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Introduction to Bionics

Module name (EN):
Name of module in study programme. It should be precise and clear.
Introduction to Bionics
Degree programme:
Study Programme with validity of corresponding study regulations containing this module.
Energy system technology / Renewable energies, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2012
Module code: EE-K2-529
SAP-Submodule-No.:
The exam administration creates a SAP-Submodule-No for every exam type in every module. The SAP-Submodule-No is equal for the same module in different study programs.
P200-0009
Hours per semester week / Teaching method:
The count of hours per week is a combination of lecture (V for German Vorlesung), exercise (U for Übung), practice (P) oder project (PA). For example a course of the form 2V+2U has 2 hours of lecture and 2 hours of exercise per week.
2V (2 hours per week)
ECTS credits:
European Credit Transfer System. Points for successful completion of a course. Each ECTS point represents a workload of 30 hours.
2
Semester: 4
Mandatory course: no
Language of instruction:
German
Assessment:
Term paper

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Applicability / Curricular relevance:
All study programs (with year of the version of study regulations) containing the course.

EE-K2-529 (P200-0009) Energy system technology / Renewable energies, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2012 , semester 4, optional course
EE-K2-529 (P200-0009) Energy system technology / Renewable energies, Bachelor, ASPO 01.04.2015 , semester 4, optional course, course inactive since 27.10.2016
MAB.4.2.3.15 (P200-0009) Mechanical and Process Engineering, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2013 , semester 4, optional course, course inactive since 01.03.2022
MST.EBI (P200-0009) Mechatronics and Sensor Technology, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2012 , optional course, technical, course inactive since 13.10.2015
MST.EBI (P200-0009) Mechatronics and Sensor Technology, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2019 , optional course, technical, course inactive since 13.10.2015
MST.EBI (P200-0009) Mechatronics and Sensor Technology, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2020 , optional course, technical, course inactive since 13.10.2015
MST.EBI (P200-0009) Mechatronics and Sensor Technology, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2011 , optional course, technical, course inactive since 18.04.2016
Workload:
Workload of student for successfully completing the course. Each ECTS credit represents 30 working hours. These are the combined effort of face-to-face time, post-processing the subject of the lecture, exercises and preparation for the exam.

The total workload is distributed on the semester (01.04.-30.09. during the summer term, 01.10.-31.03. during the winter term).
30 class hours (= 22.5 clock hours) over a 15-week period.
The total student study time is 60 hours (equivalent to 2 ECTS credits).
There are therefore 37.5 hours available for class preparation and follow-up work and exam preparation.
Recommended prerequisites (modules):
None.
Recommended as prerequisite for:
Module coordinator:
N.N.
Lecturer: N.N.

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Learning outcomes:
After successfully completing this module, students will have an overview of what bionics can do.
They will be able to recognize analogies between nature and technology.
They will be able to apply methods to find solutions.

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Module content:
1. Introduction to bionics
2. History of bionics
3. Construction bionics 1
       Design, Mattheck, lightweight construction
4. Construction bionics 2
       Materials, composite materials, bonding
           Targeted adhesion and release
5. Construction bionics 3
       Locomotion, walking, robotics
6. Construction bionics 4
       Locomotion, water, air
7. Construction bionics 5
       Nanobionics
8. Process bionics
9. Information bionics
       Bionic organization, evolutionary bionics
10. Pseudobionics versus scientific bionics
11. The future of bionics

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Teaching methods/Media:
DVD accompanying the lecture

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Recommended or required reading:
Das große Buch der Bionik, W. Nachtigall

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