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Engineering Basics

Module name (EN):
Name of module in study programme. It should be precise and clear.
Engineering Basics
Degree programme:
Study Programme with validity of corresponding study regulations containing this module.
Mechanical and Process Engineering, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2019
Module code: MAB_19_A_1.07.ENB
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.
P241-0244, P241-0245
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.
1V+3U (4 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.
5
Semester: 1
Mandatory course: yes
Language of instruction:
German
Assessment:
Note on SIM registration:
P241-0245: Practical exam (pass/fail)
P241-0244: Written exam 60 min. (graded)
 


[updated 21.04.2026]
Applicability / Curricular relevance:
All study programs (with year of the version of study regulations) containing the course.

MAB_19_A_1.07.ENB (P241-0244, P241-0245) Mechanical and Process Engineering, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2019 , semester 1, mandatory course
MAB_24_A_1.07.ENB Mechanical and Process Engineering, Bachelor, SO 01.10.2024 , semester 1, mandatory course
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).
60 class hours (= 45 clock hours) over a 15-week period.
The total student study time is 150 hours (equivalent to 5 ECTS credits).
There are therefore 105 hours available for class preparation and follow-up work and exam preparation.
Recommended prerequisites (modules):
None.
Recommended as prerequisite for:
MAB_19_A_3.04.SKS Engineering Fluid Mechanics, Piston Engines, Compressors and Turbines
MAB_19_A_4.02.WFL Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics
MAB_19_V_3.08.GBT Fundamentals of Biotechnology
MAB_19_V_4.08.BUV Environmental and Bioprocess Engineering with Lab


[updated 04.10.2024]
Module coordinator:
Studienleitung
Lecturer:
Prof. Dr. Matthias Faust (project)
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jochen Gessat (project)
Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Abbas Farshi (project)
M.Eng. Julian Guckert (project)
M.Eng. Mirco Hißler (project)


[updated 18.03.2026]
Learning outcomes:
 
After successfully completing this course, students will be familiar with the curriculum and be able to explain relevance to the mechanical/process engineering education.
Students will be aware of the interdisciplinary connections between the individual courses in the study program (modules).
 
They will have initial insight into practical engineering activities.
They will be able to integrate themselves into a group, organize projects and develop independent working methods.
Students will be familiar with the standard work methodology and be able to apply it.
Students will be able to approach simple technical problems, solve them, and reach a conclusion.
 
Students will be able to give a short presentation in front of an audience.
 
 
 
 


[updated 21.04.2026]
Module content:
 
Informative, introductory lectures:
“Einführung in den Maschinenbau” (Introduction to mechanical engineering) lecture (ca. 60-90 minutes)
“Einführung in die Verfahrenstechnik” (Introduction to process engineering) lecture (ca. 60-90 minutes)
"Ingenieurstätigkeiten in der Berufspraxis im Maschinenbau” (Engineering activities in professional mechanical engineering practice) company lecture (90 - 120 minutes)
"Ingenieurstätigkeiten in der Berufspraxis in der Verfahrenstechnik” (Engineering activities in professional process engineering practice) company lecture (90 - 120 minutes)
If possible, further presentations from professional engineering practice.
 
One project per team as described above.
 
 


[updated 21.04.2026]
Teaching methods/Media:
 
 
In small groups, students will work on projects described in a "guideline" by means of simple tasks that demonstrate  the range of mechanical engineering / process engineering content and typical activities carried out in the fields.
The projects promote creativity and analytical skills. They are designed to allow students to experience how much fun these activities are and the how rewarding it is to achieve results.
 
With simple structures, built/developed by themselves, they will analyze engineering-relevant topics and thus, create connections to the curriculum’s content. Students will be encouraged to actively seek any other knowledge they require from other teaching staff members at the htw saar.
 
The projects will be accompanied and supervised by teachers who, as a point of reference, can also provide mentoring.
 
 
 


[updated 30.10.2023]
Recommended or required reading:
Project-specific literature
Overall objectives: Johannes Müller: Arbeitsmethoden der Technikwissenschaften
Ausführungen zur "Allgemeinen Arbeitsmethodik" z.B. im Pahl/Beitz "Konstruktionslehre"


[updated 21.04.2026]
 
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