Forest Products Technology & Timber Constructions
Applied Chemistry
| Semester | 1 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | HTBB1CHEVO |
| Type | VO |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1 |
| Examination character | final |
Lecture content:
The contents of the lecture impart the basic knowledge of anorganic and organic chemistry. The objective is to ensure that the students have the same degree of knowledge in order to understand the contents of the following modules: Classification of materials; Characteristics of materials and compounds; Diffusion, solubility and concentration; Elements and compounds; Chemical formulae; Chemical reactions and energy conversion; Basics of chemical thermodynamics; Chemical bond types; Solutions and their properties. Application of the chemical materials and bond models in the fields of Forest products technology and Timber construction.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - name the essential chemical elements, molecules and bonds and describe their properties - understand chemical correlations, ways of thinking and methods of chemistry - implement chemical issues in the formula language - perform simple applied sample problems and sample calculations.
Superior module:
Introduction to Natural Sciences
Module description:
The students acquire essential basic knowledge of higher mathematics and thus learn important abstract ways of thinking. Knowledge of these theoretical foundations and formal methods is supplemented by the practical use of mathematical software. The students also acquire basic knowledge of physics and especially mechanics. The aim of the module is to bring the knowledge of the students to a uniform level and to provide the theoretical and methodological basis for the subsequent courses. In addition, the basics of chemistry are imparted in order to understand the formal chemical writing and thinking.
Applied Mathematics & Statistics 1
| Semester | 1 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | HTBB1MASIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 3 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
The following themes of Higher Mathematics are studied, supported by the application of mathematics software: Algebraic terms, transformation of expressions and solving of equations. Elementary problems of geometry and stereometry. vectors, matrix and determinants.Operations in Rn; Applications in linear algebra and graphics and technical softwar; complex numbers; functions in a real or complex variable: elementary, hyperbel- and area-functions of a real variable: calculus for functions of a real variable: calculus processes; Calculus 1 and higher orders; calculation of calculus. Application of the studied methods and models in the fields of Cabinetry and Interior design as well as in Forest products technology and Timber construction.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - algebraically transform mathematical expressions and terms - understand mathematical notations and convert technical questions into mathematical formulations - solve mathematical problems using suitable technical aids and interpret the solutions.
Superior module:
Introduction to Natural Sciences
Module description:
The students acquire essential basic knowledge of higher mathematics and thus learn important abstract ways of thinking. Knowledge of these theoretical foundations and formal methods is supplemented by the practical use of mathematical software. The students also acquire basic knowledge of physics and especially mechanics. The aim of the module is to bring the knowledge of the students to a uniform level and to provide the theoretical and methodological basis for the subsequent courses. In addition, the basics of chemistry are imparted in order to understand the formal chemical writing and thinking.
Applied Physics
| Semester | 1 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | HTBB1PHYVO |
| Type | VO |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1 |
| Examination character | final |
Lecture content:
The aim of this lecture is to impart basic theories of physics. The objective is to ensure that students have the same degree of knowledge in order to comprehend the contents of later lectures (e.g. wood physics and construction physics) and modules: Physical values; the SI-system of units; Measuring, measurement errors, basics of calculation of errors; Reading, interpreting and drawing of diagrammes; Basic unit time: measurement, duration and point in time; Basic unit force: measurement; Basic unit path: measurement, place and distance; Order of magnitude; Basic unit inertia: measurement; Vibrations and waves; Thermodynamics: temperature measurement, energy and heat, cinetic gas theory, laws
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - understand physical correlations, ways of thinking and methods of physics - implement physical facts in the formula language - apply formulas in sample problems and sample calculations - model and interpret simple physical correlations.
Superior module:
Introduction to Natural Sciences
Module description:
The students acquire essential basic knowledge of higher mathematics and thus learn important abstract ways of thinking. Knowledge of these theoretical foundations and formal methods is supplemented by the practical use of mathematical software. The students also acquire basic knowledge of physics and especially mechanics. The aim of the module is to bring the knowledge of the students to a uniform level and to provide the theoretical and methodological basis for the subsequent courses. In addition, the basics of chemistry are imparted in order to understand the formal chemical writing and thinking.
Building & Timber Construction 1
| Semester | 1 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | HTBB1BKHVO |
| Type | VO |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1 |
| Examination character | final |
Lecture content:
Construction principles; Styles of construction; Units and functions; Fields of application of various building materials; Load-bearing capacity of components and structures; Constructive design of components; Choice of material; Prefabrication; Detailed constructions - overview; Conventional timber structures; Historical development of timber constructions; Rooftops; Truss frames; Timber joints; Loft conversions; Dormer, roof lights; Ceiling systems; Timber construction systems
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - name the main types of wooden structures and the associated components and explain their properties in general - name and explain the specific characteristics of timber construction compared to other construction methods - name and generally describe classic elements of wooden buildings and their applications in timber construction.
Superior module:
Introduction to Forest Products Industry 1
Module description:
The students acquire basic knowledge in the construction, realisation and design of high-rise buildings in general and wooden structures in particular. They can name and evaluate the most important materials, components and structures in construction as well as their areas of application. They acquire an overview of the methods and possibilities for the development and manufacturing of furniture as well as their presentation in the building industry and can also apply them.
Cabinetry and Interior Design
| Semester | 1 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | HTBB1MOBVO |
| Type | VO |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1 |
| Examination character | final |
Lecture content:
History of furniture making: types of furniture and requirements, principles of furniture making; materials in furniture making; proportion - surface - detail, space and furniture in context; basics of interior design.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - distinguish and characterize the classic construction principles of furniture and the associated joining techniques - name the essential materials in the manufacturing of furniture and to differentiate them based on their properties and fields of application - discuss the different ways of looking at furniture depending on the particular problem and to evaluate the respective construction principle - understand spaces and the spatial impact in connection with the contained objects and furniture and define initial design measures.
Superior module:
Introduction to Forest Products Industry 1
Module description:
The students acquire basic knowledge in the construction, realisation and design of high-rise buildings in general and wooden structures in particular. They can name and evaluate the most important materials, components and structures in construction as well as their areas of application. They acquire an overview of the methods and possibilities for the development and manufacturing of furniture as well as their presentation in the building industry and can also apply them.
Economics
| Semester | 1 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | HTBB1VWLVO |
| Type | VO |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1 |
| Examination character | final |
Lecture content:
Basics and methods of economics; Production - goods - needs; Production factors - division of work; Actors of economics - models (households, companies, state, banks, abroad-cycle model); Economic orders; Pricing - demand and supply - elasticity; Costs: fixed costs, variable costs, marginal costs; Types of markets: Polypol - Oligopol - Monopol - external effects; Governmental influences on the market - competition policies; National product - inflation - economic cycle; Current topics of economics
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to explain economical correlations and their effects on the areas of the wood industry.
Superior module:
Economics 1
Module description:
At the end of the first term, the students have the ability to recognize the overall economic context and its effects on companies, especially in the timber industry. They are familiar with the effects and parameters of markets and their special characteristics on the timber markets. The basics of accounting further the understanding of the financial business objectives; the implementation and application of cost accounting instruments create a connection between the technical aspects of the company and the financial economy.
Markets for Forest Products
| Semester | 1 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | HTBB1MDHIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
By basic knowledge of forest products markets, market mechanisms and market dynamics students should be enabled to put theoretic contents into economical contexts: Log markets; Processed wood materials and building materials; Construction elements and products for interior design; Furniture and Timber trade; Wood as energy source; Pulp and paper; Students should be enabled to evaluate and reflect on production and sales markets, price developments and quantity changes.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to recognize, evaluate and proactively control operational and strategic market changes and their effects on the companies in the industry.
Superior module:
Economics 1
Module description:
At the end of the first term, the students have the ability to recognize the overall economic context and its effects on companies, especially in the timber industry. They are familiar with the effects and parameters of markets and their special characteristics on the timber markets. The basics of accounting further the understanding of the financial business objectives; the implementation and application of cost accounting instruments create a connection between the technical aspects of the company and the financial economy.
Materials Science Wood
| Semester | 1 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | HTBB1WSTVO |
| Type | VO |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | final |
Lecture content:
Overview of construction and basic materials; Mode of operation of construction materials; Configuration of construction materials; Characteristics of construction materials; Production and manufacturing; Fields of application for various materials; Limits of application
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - identify and differentiate the main wood-based materials - name the key figures for the characterization of wood-based materials and indicate the approximate scales - describe the main areas of application of wood-based materials and the reasons for choosing them.
Superior module:
Introduction to Forest Products Industry 1
Module description:
The students acquire basic knowledge in the construction, realisation and design of high-rise buildings in general and wooden structures in particular. They can name and evaluate the most important materials, components and structures in construction as well as their areas of application. They acquire an overview of the methods and possibilities for the development and manufacturing of furniture as well as their presentation in the building industry and can also apply them.
Mechanical Engineering
| Semester | 1 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | HTBB1MECIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 3 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
Basic mechanics: forces and moments; Balance; Mechanics of particles; Mechanics - rigid bodies; Introduction to statics and the strength of materials; Mechanics - deformation; Oscillation, vibration and waves
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - understand correlations and notations of mechanics and convert technical problems into predictable formulations of mechanics - solve mechanical problems using suitable technical aids and interpret the solutions - interpret exemplary solutions for mechanical systems.
Superior module:
Introduction to Natural Sciences
Module description:
The students acquire essential basic knowledge of higher mathematics and thus learn important abstract ways of thinking. Knowledge of these theoretical foundations and formal methods is supplemented by the practical use of mathematical software. The students also acquire basic knowledge of physics and especially mechanics. The aim of the module is to bring the knowledge of the students to a uniform level and to provide the theoretical and methodological basis for the subsequent courses. In addition, the basics of chemistry are imparted in order to understand the formal chemical writing and thinking.
Presentation Techniques
| Semester | 1 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | HTBB1PMMUE |
| Type | UB |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
Important elements of presentations; Presentation strategies; Media: possibilities of use and correct use; General rules of visualisation; Reflection
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to design a presentation, to evaluate it by video analysis and to give feedback to peers and accept feedback from others.
Superior module:
Economics 1
Module description:
At the end of the first term, the students have the ability to recognize the overall economic context and its effects on companies, especially in the timber industry. They are familiar with the effects and parameters of markets and their special characteristics on the timber markets. The basics of accounting further the understanding of the financial business objectives; the implementation and application of cost accounting instruments create a connection between the technical aspects of the company and the financial economy.
Project 1
| Semester | 1 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | HTBB1PROPT |
| Type | PT |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 3 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
The project focuses on processing a theme from the field of forest products characterization. The following contents are parts of the project, depending on the issues: Tasks and problematic areas; Research; Test planning; The structure and methodology of measurements; The recording of results and the test documentation; Evaluation of results; Discussion; Compilation of a document for a seminar study (project completion) Presentation of results
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - conduct laboratory work under the guidance of specialists and document the results of the tests - create laboratory reports under the guidance of specialists and present the results.
Superior module:
Project 1
Module description:
The students are familiar with the basic methodology that is needed to compose a scientific paper. Working independently on a small individual project enables them to combine theory and practical realisation. The students have basic knowledge of literature research, design of experiments, documentation and evaluation and are able to present concepts and designs independently.
Scientific Work & Research Methods
| Semester | 1 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | HTBB1WAMIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1.5 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
These lectures guide the students through the methodology of scientific work and impart fundamental knowledge about searching for project themes, research and methodological approaches: basic theories of scientific work; definition of an aim; project theme search; scope of the theme; literature studies, sources, quotation rules; data acquisition, data quality, design of experiments, experimental procedure and documentation; interpretation methods for test results; representation and interpretation of results; the structure of scientific work. Students are required to complete a seminar paper on a theme of their choice taken from the field of forest products using the formal requirements for a scientific paper.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - list the main sources for scientific research - name the necessary chapters of a scientific paper and explain their content - name the principle methods for creating a scientific paper - read the results of a scientific study and make simple representations.
Superior module:
Project 1
Module description:
The students are familiar with the basic methodology that is needed to compose a scientific paper. Working independently on a small individual project enables them to combine theory and practical realisation. The students have basic knowledge of literature research, design of experiments, documentation and evaluation and are able to present concepts and designs independently.
Technical Drawing & Structural Elements 1
| Semester | 1 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | HTBB1DMGIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1.5 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
Visio-spatial dimensions: Recognizing which measurements can determine an object. Hand-sketches of spatial objects, especially relating to the area of wood construction. Solving spatial problems using construction drawings, correct technical representation of spatial situations by means of appropriate representation techniques. Interpreting construction drawings correctly
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - prepare technical plans of spatial objects according to the normative specifications - consistently present details in technical plans by creating specific design drawings - plan 3D models based on technical plans of spatial objects and implement them in simple constructions.
Superior module:
Project 1
Module description:
The students are familiar with the basic methodology that is needed to compose a scientific paper. Working independently on a small individual project enables them to combine theory and practical realisation. The students have basic knowledge of literature research, design of experiments, documentation and evaluation and are able to present concepts and designs independently.
Technical English
| Semester | 1 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | HTBB1ENGUE |
| Type | UB |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | English |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
Refresher course on basic linguistic elements, such as grammar, sentence structure and style. Introduction to the language of the forest products and construction industries. Discussing topics in the field of Wood Industry and Wood Sciences, using phrases and vocabulary practised; Formulating precise technical explanations; Vocabulary building activities relating to the forest products industry, the furniture and building industry. The use of the passive voice in formal technical and scientific descriptions.
Learning Outcomes:
After completion of the course, the alumni are able to: - discuss and present general and technical topics in English - communicate appropriately in English in various situations - use technical terminology correctly - independently expand their linguistic repertoire in the English language.
Superior module:
Communication & Professionalisation 1 - English
Module description:
After completion of the module, the students are able to: - actively follow courses, projects, events in which the working language is English - discuss and present technical topics in English - use technical terminology correctly - develop specialist knowledge independently - communicate appropriately in English in different situations - select and create a suitable instrument to document and reflect on their own learning achievement.
Wood Physics
| Semester | 1 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | HTBB1HPHIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1.5 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
The lecture imparts the basics of wood physics. The students learn about the significant physical characteristics of wood as well as about important influences. A special focus is placed on practical issues. Density of wood: Green density; Density of completely dry wood Cell-wall density Density: Determining density Water and wood: Concept of moisture, relative humidity; Wood moisture and specific humidity; Sorption und desorption; Swelling and shrinking; methods for the determination of the density of wood Thermal properties: Thermal expansion; Thermal conductivity; Thermal capacity; Burning behaviour of wood Electrical properties:Electrical conductivity Magnetic properties: Range of practical application Acoustic properties: Sound propagation; Building acoustics; Sound absorption; Wood used to make musical instruments, resonance wood
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - identify the essential physical properties of wood as well as their most important influencing factors and describe their dependence on environmental conditions - name the key indicators for the description of wood-physical properties and use them in applied problems to calculate state and process variables - compare individual types of wood in terms of selected wood-physical properties.
Superior module:
Introduction to Wood Science
Module description:
The students are able to name and describe the essential wood-physical and wood-chemical properties and to recognize ecological correlations. They can describe the process of wood formation and analyze it in the context of climatic influences. The competencies in the field of ecology, forestry or freehand drawing are expanded through a selectable compulsory option.
Wood Science - Wood Anatomy
| Semester | 1 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | HTBB1HKHVO |
| Type | VO |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1 |
| Examination character | final |
Lecture content:
The lecture gives a short and brief overview on the biology and morphology of trees as well as wood formation. Furthermore it imparts basic knowledge necessary for the determination of wood species. The following contents are covered: Morphology of groves; Seeds, fruits, seedlings; Anatomy of the stems and shoots; Anatomy and histology - types of tissues; Elements of xylem and phloem; Function of the single elements; Wood formation; Growth rings - formation of annual rings; Sapwood and heartwood; Macroscopic characteristics of wood The focus of the lecture is placed on gaining knowledge about domestic wood species.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - explain the process of wood formation related to photosynthesis - name the different types of tissue that build up the trees and characterize them according to their respective functions - explain the importance of climatic influences on wood formation in trees and describe the resulting macroscopic wood characteristics - recognize the different wood tissues and describe them in terms of their biological significance.
Superior module:
Introduction to Wood Science
Module description:
The students are able to name and describe the essential wood-physical and wood-chemical properties and to recognize ecological correlations. They can describe the process of wood formation and analyze it in the context of climatic influences. The competencies in the field of ecology, forestry or freehand drawing are expanded through a selectable compulsory option.
Professionalisation Portfolio (part 1)
| Semester | 1 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | HTBB1PRPUE |
| Type | UB |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
In cooperation with their supervisor and their course coordinator students decide on their professional path. They choose suitable elective and compulsory courses according to their area of interest. The professionalisation portfolio also contains documentation and reflection on the attended courses.
Learning Outcomes:
After completion of the course, the alumni are able to: - identify interests, knowledge gaps and deficits and select suitable courses - create an individual learning path for their professionalisation - outline and document their own learning path in a portfolio - accept and incorporate feedback from coaches and peers.
Superior module:
Communication & Professionalisation 1 - Portfolio
Module description:
After completion of the module, the students are able to - identify interests, knowledge gaps and deficits and to select suitable courses - create an individual learning path for their professionalisation - outline and document their own learning path in a portfolio - accept and incorporate feedback from coaches and peers.
Ecology & Environmental Science
| Semester | 1 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | HTBB1WOUIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1.5 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
The contents of the lectures focus on transferring information concerning the natural life cycle. The fundamentals of Ecology are taught, in which the following themes are treated: the basic theories and methods of Ecology; eco-systems and food chains; environmental factors (biotic and abiotic); interdependency (predator-prey, competition, parasitism, symbiosis..); control mechanisms, food chains. Current topics relating to environmental developments are integrated in the lecture. Functional chains and interactive structures are explained: energy balance of the Earth; Greenhouse Effect and climate change; energy consumption and emissions; ozone depletion of stratospheric ozone and formation of ozone in lower zones; eutrophication; acidification - destruction of forests, human toxicity, eco-toxicity etc.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - understand and describe the basiccorrelations between selected ecosystems and their parameters - recognize and generally describe the impact of people and their actions on ecological systems - give examples of human-induced problems for ecosystems.
Superior module:
Introduction to Wood Science
Module description:
The students are able to name and describe the essential wood-physical and wood-chemical properties and to recognize ecological correlations. They can describe the process of wood formation and analyze it in the context of climatic influences. The competencies in the field of ecology, forestry or freehand drawing are expanded through a selectable compulsory option.
Forestry Studies
| Semester | 1 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | HTBB1WFWIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1.5 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
The forest and its distribution. The function of the forest and its uses; forest rejuvenation, forest cultures, wood harvesting, key data for Austrian and international forests.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - recognize the forest as an ecosystem and explain the importance of forest management measures - name the main wood species in the Austrian forest and to explain the differences with regard to their significance for the forest - name and explain the key data for Austrian and international forests.
Superior module:
Introduction to Wood Science
Module description:
The students are able to name and describe the essential wood-physical and wood-chemical properties and to recognize ecological correlations. They can describe the process of wood formation and analyze it in the context of climatic influences. The competencies in the field of ecology, forestry or freehand drawing are expanded through a selectable compulsory option.
Free-style drawing
| Semester | 1 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | HTBB1WFZIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1.5 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
Representation of reality by means of drawings; Drawing materials; Pencil strokes when drawing; Representation of 3-dimensional situations in drawings; Straight-edged objects; Objects with curved surfaces; Surface structures; Shadow display; Holistic representation of spatial situations and objects in space
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - select the appropriate drawing materials for a drawing to be made - display a drawing of objects including the surface properties and the shadowing - represent a spatial situation with different objects.
Superior module:
Introduction to Wood Science and Construction
Module description:
The students are able to name and describe the essential wood-physical and wood-chemical properties and to recognize ecological correlations. They can describe the process of wood formation and analyze it in the context of climatic influences. The competencies in the field of ecology, forestry or freehand drawing are expanded through a selectable compulsory option.
Accounting
| Semester | 2 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | HTBB2REWVO |
| Type | VO |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | final |
Lecture content:
Basics of accounting; Legal framework; Basics of double entry accounting; Balance, profit and loss statement; Opening until annual balance sheet; Balance positions; Expenses and profits; Balance sheet analysis; Ratios; Accounting - cost calculation; Cost accounting - creation of cost units; Cost unit accounting; Marginal costing; Statical investment; Dynamic investment; Financing
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to recognize and explain the correlations between financial accounting, cost accounting and financing.
Superior module:
Economics 2
Module description:
At the end of the second term, the students have the ability to combine the company's functional areas with the influencing factors of the economic environment and to determine the relevant fields of action and decision in the company. Knowledge of the basic terms of business administration and the functional areas forms the structured basis for the subsequent courses. The basics of accounting further the understanding of the financial business objectives; the implementation and application of cost accounting instruments create a connection between the technical aspects of the company and the financial economy.
Applied Mathematics & Statistics 2
| Semester | 2 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | HTBB2MASIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
Multi-dimensional functions and partial derivatives, multiple integrals. User-oriented exercises for multi-dimensional analysis. Descriptive statistics and regression (graphic procedures, location and scattering parameters, correlation analysis and regression). Theories of the calculus of probability and stochastic modelling and process (combinatorial basics, result, probability, random variable, scattering and its properties). Experimental exercises on standard procedures in statistics using software and subsequent feedback.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - use computer algebra systems to solve mathematical problems - solve multidimensional problems of analysis (differential calculus and integral calculus in several variables) - analyze simple statistical correlations using location and scatter parameters as well as statistical models - apply the methods and models discussed, in the timber industry and in timber construction.
Superior module:
Introduction to Natural Sciences and Engineering
Module description:
The students learn complex concepts of mathematics and statistics in order to describe technological issues. The students understand the basics of computer-aided image processing. They learn the concepts of CAD in the fields of architecture and mechanical engineering and can apply practise-oriented CAD programmes.
Building & Timber Construction 2
| Semester | 2 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | HTBB2BKHVO |
| Type | VO |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1 |
| Examination character | final |
Lecture content:
Constructive design of components; Choice of materials; Prefabrication; Detailed constructions - overview; Materials in modern timber construction; Glued-laminated wood; Load bearing systems - overview; Halls in industrial building; Timber light weight construction and solid structures; Timber passive buildings
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - name timber construction systems and present the main construction and functional principles - describe and evaluate the principle characteristic details of timber construction methods on the basis of their properties with regard to statics and building physics - state and describe the advantages and disadvantages of timber construction methods with regard to installation properties.
Superior module:
Introduction to Forest Products Industry 2
Module description:
The students expand their knowledge acquired in the module "Introduction to Forest Products Industry 1" and transfer that knowledge to different situations and building materials. They acquire in-depth knowledge of the construction and engineering materials and the interaction of the various materials. They obtain an overview of the essential basics of building physics and problems. They can describe the furniture typologies including the necessary functions, characteristic parameters and technical specifications and are able to present technical details correctly.
Business English
| Semester | 2 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | HTBB2FENUE |
| Type | UB |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | English |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
Describing and presenting a company; Differentiating between various styles using authentic material e.g. company literature, advertising material, technical instructions; Vocabulary building activities relating to advanced business English; The use of the passive voice in formal technical and scientific descriptions.
Learning Outcomes:
After completion of the course, the alumni are able to: - use appropriate language to describe companies and business processes - communicate appropriately in English in business situations - elaborate technical terminology independently and use it correctly according to the situation - use the correct formal language for technical and scientific descriptions in English.
Superior module:
Communication & Professionalisation 2 - English
Module description:
After completion of the module, the students are able to: - actively follow courses, projects and events in which the working language is English - develop specialist knowledge independently, even if the working language is English - act appropriately in business situations where English is spoken - document and reflect on their knowledge and qualification gain - accept feedback and give feedback to peers in an appropriate language.
Business Studies
| Semester | 2 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | HTBB2BWLVO |
| Type | VO |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | final |
Lecture content:
The lecture is based on the basic functional structure of organisational problems. The following topics are discussed: Parts of value-added chains: Acquisition - production - logistics; Marketing; Human resources and management; Organisation In exercises business plans and business model calculations are put into practical use.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - develop and prepare a business model - validate and critically reflect the results.
Superior module:
Economics 2
Module description:
At the end of the second term, the students have the ability to combine the company's functional areas with the influencing factors of the economic environment and to determine the relevant fields of action and decision in the company. Knowledge of the basic terms of business administration and the functional areas forms the structured basis for the subsequent courses. The basics of accounting further the understanding of the financial business objectives; the implementation and application of cost accounting instruments create a connection between the technical aspects of the company and the financial economy.
CAD Basics
| Semester | 2 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | HTBB2CADIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 3 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
Technical basics of image processing; Structures of CAD projects; CAD elements and commands; Designing with CAD; 2-D construction and plan output; Interfaces to other CAD and image processing programmes
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - create plans for buildings and furniture using CAD systems - create plans using CAD systems at the appropriate scale and the appropriate output parameters (pen and hatching assignments) - create documents using image processing programmes including the integration of CAD plans.
Superior module:
Introduction to Natural Sciences and Engineering
Module description:
The students learn complex concepts of mathematics and statistics in order to describe technological issues. The students understand the basics of computer-aided image processing. They learn the concepts of CAD in the fields of architecture and mechanical engineering and can apply practise-oriented CAD programmes.
Conception of furniture and space
| Semester | 2 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | HTBB2MOBIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1.5 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
Functional and creative properties of space; Functions of furniture, norms and characteristics; Properties of furniture viewed in relation to their area of use (public buildings, areas with strict hygiene requirements, private use etc); an analysis of the surfaces in furniture materials; textile furniture materials - uses, properties; Furniture and space; Designing spaces - drawing techniques, choice of materials and products, sampling
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - describe and evaluate the required characteristics of furniture depending on the area of use - name the specific properties of furniture materials and surfaces and to determine them depending on their area of application - apply basic design methods for interior design and make comparisons between different rooms - design first rooms and describe them using models and sketches.
Superior module:
Introduction to Forest Products Industry 2
Module description:
The students expand their knowledge acquired in the module "Introduction to Forest Products Industry 1" and transfer that knowledge to different situations and building materials. They acquire in-depth knowledge of the construction and engineering materials and the interaction of the various materials. They obtain an overview of the essential basics of building physics and problems. They can describe the furniture typologies including the necessary functions, characteristic parameters and technical specifications and are able to present technical details correctly.
Introduction to Construction Physics
| Semester | 2 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | HTBB2BPHIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1.5 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
Thermal protection (overview); Sound insulation (overview); Moisture-proofing (overview); Airtight sealing (overview); Variables; Legal regulations; Room climate and comfort
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - evaluate construction methods and components with regard to thermal insulation properties, sound insulation properties, moisture protection properties and airtightness - check construction methods and components with regard to the requirements of building physics regulations on the basis of characteristic values.
Superior module:
Introduction to Wood Science and Construction
Module description:
Based on the contents of the module "Introduction to Natural Sciences", the students acquire knowledge of wood as a raw material, building material, engineering material and energy source. Knowledge of the anatomical structure and of the physical-technological properties are combined with the ability to reliably recognize the domestic tree or wood species. The module provides the basic knowledge of wood that is necessary to attend the subsequent modules of wood technology. In the course of the exercise, the students apply the knowledge in practice and the theoretical content is deepened.
Materials Science
| Semester | 2 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | HTBB2WSTIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1.5 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
Wood as a composite material; principles of composites, composite materials - examples, properties. The principles of lightframe construction, lightframe materials - examples, properties. Wood as a light building material - examples.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - describe modern wooden materials and their production processes - characterize wood-based materials as lightweight materials and evaluate possible constructions - name areas of application for lightweight wood materials and to describe their special properties.
Superior module:
Introduction to Forest Products Industry 2
Module description:
The students expand their knowledge acquired in the module "Introduction to Forest Products Industry 1" and transfer that knowledge to different situations and building materials. They acquire in-depth knowledge of the construction and engineering materials and the interaction of the various materials. They obtain an overview of the essential basics of building physics and problems. They can describe the furniture typologies including the necessary functions, characteristic parameters and technical specifications and are able to present technical details correctly.
Model Making
| Semester | 2 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | HTBB2MODUE |
| Type | UB |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
Introduction to occupational health and safety legislation; Introduction to the workshop, processing of various materials.; Working with wood; Working with wood-based materials, processing panels and boards; Working with metal, synthetic materials, etc.; Bonding and joining various materials; Surface treatment; Creating models for presentations
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - select the appropriate scale and materials for the respective model building project - use the machines of the model construction workshop in such a way that the qualtity of the created model is adequate and workplace safety is guaranteed - create their own model using the machines in the model construction workshop.
Superior module:
Project 2
Module description:
In addition to the methodological and scientific elements, the students acquire design and planning skills and also have the basic ability to present and demonstrate the results by means of a model. In addition, the students are able to create the necessary technical plans for the presentation. The aim of the project is to apply the skills acquired in module PR 1 to a specific example and to link the contents of the courses in module HIG 1 with the project work. The students learn to implement the knowledge they have acquired in a real project.
Organic Chemistry and Process Technology
| Semester | 2 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | HTBB2OCPVO |
| Type | VO |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1 |
| Examination character | final |
Lecture content:
Molecules from carbon atoms; Molecules with C-H links; Alkane, alkenes and alkynes; Isoprenes and terpenes; Polymers; Alcohol, ether, aldehyde, ketone and carbonic acid; Aromatic hydrocarbons; Lignin and tannin; Chemical and biological process technology for organic raw materials; Application of process technology in Timber industry.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - identify the essential organic functional groups and the importance of associated molecules and reaction types in the timber industry - describe the composition of wood depending on the type of organic tissue - describe the application of process technologies in the timber industry and explain them on the basis of simple facilities.
Superior module:
Introduction to Natural Sciences and Engineering
Module description:
The students learn complex concepts of mathematics and statistics in order to describe technological issues. The students understand the basics of computer-aided image processing. They learn the concepts of CAD in the fields of architecture and mechanical engineering and can apply practise-oriented CAD programmes.
Project 2
| Semester | 2 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | HTBB2PROPT |
| Type | PT |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 3 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
The students are guided in this project, which concentrates on improving their competence in more complex spatial, contextual, programming, constructive and creative aspects of drafting and building for a specific aim. They have to fulfil the following criteria: to solve a construction task at a specific location according to the intended use of the building, to integrate the construction requirements and constraints into the planning, to generate the necessary plans and calculations in order to ensure the successful structural conversion of the construction task. The development and representation is carried out using various scales and with appropriate methods of presentation, in compliance with standards and norms. Presentation of results in front of an expert panel.
Learning Outcomes:
Using the skills they have already acquired and by the help of a professional supervisor, the alumni are able to solve problems in the course of a project.
Superior module:
Project 2
Module description:
In addition to the methodological and scientific elements, the students acquire design and planning skills and also have the basic ability to present and demonstrate the results by means of a model. In addition, the students are able to create the necessary technical plans for the presentation. The aim of the project is to apply the skills acquired in module PR 1 to a specific example and to link the contents of the courses in module HIG 1 with the project work. The students learn to implement the knowledge they have acquired in a real project.
Statics & Strength Studies
| Semester | 2 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | HTBB2SFLIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 2.5 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
Basics of static systems; Determinacy / Instability; Statically determined plain systems; Bearing pressure; Internal force variables; Deformations of static systems; Simple beam; Cantilever beam; Simple trusses; Principles of virtual work; Strength of materials: stress; Strength of materials: strain; Basics of stability problems; Stability problems acc. to Euler
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - outline a static system and determine it on the basis of a depiction - calculate static systems based on the loads with regard to the bearing pressure and internal force variables - describe simple composite static systems and use calculation methods to solve static problems - solve stability problems and deformations of static systems.
Superior module:
Introduction to Wood Science and Construction
Module description:
Based on the contents of the module "Introduction to Natural Sciences", the students acquire knowledge of wood as a raw material, building material, engineering material and energy source. Knowledge of the anatomical structure and of the physical-technological properties are combined with the ability to reliably recognize the domestic tree or wood species. The module provides the basic knowledge of wood that is necessary to attend the subsequent modules of wood technology. In the course of the exercise, the students apply the knowledge in practice and the theoretical content is deepened.
Technical Drawing & Structural Elements 2
| Semester | 2 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | HTBB2DTZIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
Basic theories and methodolgy of technical drawing; CAD with AutoCad; Construction- and detailed plans; Plans for home automation fixtures incl. HVACR = heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration; Libraries for support with CAT technical drawing
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - implement plans in compliance with the standards (in particular suitable line types, hatching and dimensions are used) - implement construction plans using CAD in accordance with relevant standards - implement technical building plans using CAD in accordance with relevant standards.
Superior module:
Introduction to Natural Sciences and Engineering
Module description:
The students learn complex concepts of mathematics and statistics in order to describe technological issues. The students understand the basics of computer-aided image processing. They learn the concepts of CAD in the fields of architecture and mechanical engineering and can apply practise-oriented CAD programmes.
Wood Classification
| Semester | 2 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | HTBB2HBEUE |
| Type | UB |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
The laboratory course imparts knowledge that is necessary for the identification of domestic wood species. In the course the domestic tree and wood species are presented and their features and characteristics are determined. Identification of domestic wood species using macroscopical features: ring-porous hardwood; diffuse-porous hardwood; semi-ring-porous hardwood (fruit trees); Coniferous wood
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - distinguish hardwood from coniferous wood - differentiate the Central European conifers based on their anatomical characteristics and to name applications for these wood species - differentiate the Central European hardwood species based on their anatomical features and name applications for these wood species.
Superior module:
Introduction to Wood Science and Construction
Module description:
Based on the contents of the module "Introduction to Natural Sciences", the students acquire knowledge of wood as a raw material, building material, engineering material and energy source. Knowledge of the anatomical structure and of the physical-technological properties are combined with the ability to reliably recognize the domestic tree or wood species. The module provides the basic knowledge of wood that is necessary to attend the subsequent modules of wood technology. In the course of the exercise, the students apply the knowledge in practice and the theoretical content is deepened.
Wood Science, Wood Quality and Wood Protection
| Semester | 2 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | HTBB2HHHVO |
| Type | VO |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | final |
Lecture content:
The lecture provides an overview of all features of wood relating to grading and application as well giving students information about the so called wood defects. The course also includes an introduction to animal and plant pests which can infest wood. In addition to the presentation of wood characteristics, their influences on sorting and their limitating effect on application, also possible causes for their emergence are discussed. The following characteristics are important elements in the course: Dimensions and rules of wood scales (Holzvermessung); Knots; Tapering; Annual ring width; Stem form (crookedness, excentricity, ovality, ...); Reaction wood (tension wood, compression wood); Checks, tension; Resin pockets, discolouration, ...; Official grading documents (ÖHU, EN, ...) The conditions and preconditions for pest infestation are described in addition to the typology of the most frequent pests and their habitat. With this lecture the students should gain an overview of the possibilities of wood grading and application. With their knowledge of harmful organisms, they are capable of determining necessary measures e.g. relating to wood protection for timber used in construction. The following aspects are emphasised: Abiotic damage (UV-rays, weathering, ...) Biotic damage; Fungi (rot fungus, soft-rot fungus, leaf fungus, ...); Insects (longicorn, spider beetles, wood wasps, termites, ...), Mussels; Potentially dangerous areas and their avoidance
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - name the quality characteristics of sawn timber and round timber and evaluate them using suitable measurement parameters - evaluate log quality depending on the type of wood - evaluate sawn timber quality depending on the type of wood - describe the hazard potential of wood quality when using wood.
Superior module:
Introduction to Wood Science and Construction
Module description:
Based on the contents of the module "Introduction to Natural Sciences", the students acquire knowledge of wood as a raw material, building material, engineering material and energy source. Knowledge of the anatomical structure and of the physical-technological properties are combined with the ability to reliably recognize the domestic tree or wood species. The module provides the basic knowledge of wood that is necessary to attend the subsequent modules of wood technology. In the course of the exercise, the students apply the knowledge in practice and the theoretical content is deepened.
Professionalisation Portfolio (part 2)
| Semester | 2 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | HTBB2PRPUE |
| Type | UB |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
In cooperation with their supervisor and their course coordinator students continue their professional path. They choose suitable elective and compulsory courses according to their area of interest and document, reflect and present the acquired knowledge in a suitable way. They acquire methods and techniques how to give appropriate feedback in academic contexts.
Learning Outcomes:
After completion of the course, the alumni are able to: - identify interests, knowledge gaps and deficits and select suitable courses - create an individual learning path for their professionalisation - document and reflect on their knowledge and qualification gain - develop and apply methods of self-monitoring - accept and incorporate feedback from coaches and peers - develop specialist knowledge independently, even if the working language is English.
Superior module:
Communication & Professionalisation 2 - Portfolio
Module description:
After completion of the module, the students are able to: - actively follow courses, projects and events in which the working language is English - develop specialist knowledge independently, even if the working language is English - act appropriately in business situations where English is spoken - document and reflect on their knowledge and qualification gain - accept feedback and give feedback to peers in an appropriate language.
Construction - CAD
| Semester | 3 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | HTBB3KOCUE |
| Type | UB |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
Drawing construction plans using CAD and applying them to specific examples: drawing architect's plans and applying them to specific examples; creating 3D CAD models and integrating them into specific examples; transferring CAD data to other programmes; Plotting and printing of plans; Application of CAD-CAM-solutions
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - independently design initial plans and implement them in a CAD environment - transfer the data from the independently generated construction plans to further software for presentation (rendering) or calculation (statics) - prepare the created plans for further processing in a CNC-controlled system.
Superior module:
Project 3
Module description:
In this project module, the students acquire the ability to work in a team on a shared task. The students are able to present their respective project results through specific technical and creative presentations in combination with textual elements in order to convey contents even without a verbal presentation.This is the preparation for the combination of construction and design in the first bachelor thesis in the following module PR 4.
Construction - Design
| Semester | 3 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | HTBB3KODUE |
| Type | UB |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
Layout principles; Introduction to and application of professional image processing software; Creating 3D models and integrating them into BIM data; Virtual reality - augmented reality.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - create 3D models for constructions - convert 3D models into virtually experienceable structures - create BIM-enabled files from 3D CAD models.
Superior module:
Project 3
Module description:
In this project module, the students acquire the ability to work in a team on a shared task. The students are able to present their respective project results through specific technical and creative presentations in combination with textual elements in order to convey contents even without a verbal presentation.This is the preparation for the combination of construction and design in the first bachelor thesis in the following module PR 4.
Entrepreneurship
| Semester | 3 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | HTBB3EPSIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
Ideation and innovation: business model development: creating and compiling a business plan, current developments, e.g.: social innovation.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - create a business model canvas - create a plausible business model calculation as the basis for further steps in cooperation with Startup-Salzburg.
Superior module:
Economics & Management
Module description:
The students can analyze markets and conceptualize and implement marketing concepts from a target group-oriented perspective. Entrepreneurial ideas - especially in the wood industry - can be analyzed for plausibility and profitability and then be implemented in business plans. Equipped with the basics of project management, the students can handle tasks in all functional areas of companies and solve interdisciplinary problems in a structured manner. The knowledge of the theory and the subject-specific and cross-departmental practical application create the prerequisites for the successful organisation and processing of projects.
Introduction to Engineered Wood Products
| Semester | 3 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | HTBB3HWGVO |
| Type | VO |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | final |
Lecture content:
Students become familiar with the most frequently used materials made from wood, their identification, their composition as well as the basic production principles and application methods. Engineered wood products made of solid wood; Engineered wood products made of veneer; Engineered wood panels containing chips and fibres.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - record and describe the production processes in the wood-based panel production, to name the essential process and plant parameters and to describe the interrelationships with the respective product quality - describe the products of woodworking and wood processing and to describe the essential fields of application, as well as their advantages and disadvantages in use and to select them for the respective application.
Superior module:
Introduction to Technology
Module description:
By attending this module, the students acquire the basic knowledge of wood as an engineering material. They gain a sound basic knowledge of the most important processes of woodworking and wood processing, know the essential wood materials and their production and have skills in the processing and application of wood in the construction sector and in furniture construction.
Introduction to Structural Engineering
| Semester | 3 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | HTBB3TWGIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1.5 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
Load-bearing behaviour of various static systems The basic theories and practical application of the most frequently used stave statics in structural engineering and agricultural and industrial indoor facilities. Calculation of load-bearing structural elements using stave construction programmes. Introduction to the fundamentals of strength of materials, in order to ensure that students are capable of measuring common load-bearing structural elements with modern calculation methods for materials.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - represent different structures based on their static properties and characterize them based on their essential properties - make simple load statements and assess the impact of the respective loads on the structures.
Superior module:
Introduction to Technology
Module description:
By attending this module, the students acquire the basic knowledge of wood as an engineering material. They gain a sound basic knowledge of the most important processes of woodworking and wood processing, know the essential wood materials and their production and have skills in the processing and application of wood in the construction sector and in furniture construction.
Marketing
| Semester | 3 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | HTBB3MARVO |
| Type | VO |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | final |
Lecture content:
Introduction to Marketing; Marketing-Mix; practical analysis at relevant exhibitions e.g. for furniture, IMM Cologne or the Bau München for the construction industry.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to analyse the basics of marketing in the practical environment of one of the world's leading trade fairs relevant to the sector: bau, imm cologne or ligna.
Superior module:
Economics & Management
Module description:
The students can analyze markets and conceptualize and implement marketing concepts from a target group-oriented perspective. Entrepreneurial ideas - especially in the wood industry - can be analyzed for plausibility and profitability and then be implemented in business plans. Equipped with the basics of project management, the students can handle tasks in all functional areas of companies and solve interdisciplinary problems in a structured manner. The knowledge of the theory and the subject-specific and cross-departmental practical application create the prerequisites for the successful organisation and processing of projects.
Project 3
| Semester | 3 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | HTBB3PROPT |
| Type | PT |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 3 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
The project encompasses a complex task relating to a theme of the field of specialisation, which can only be carried out and completed in group project work. Main Option/Specialisation - Timber Constructions: Draft of a building considering the requirements of the specific location and including basic mechanical services. The project work encompasses a detailed analysis of the various factors necessary to the task and demands that students focus on a highly complex construction project, which includes solving spatial, strategic, contextual and design problems and applying the correct structural physical methods. Main Option/Specialisation - Forest Products Technology: The task is to plan and evaluate various processing and material options in the forest products industry by analysing and integrating technological, economic and social aspects. The project is carried out in close cooperation with companies and therefore promotes professional growth. The contents of scientific and technical lectures, as well as those of project management are essential in fulfilling the aims of the project. Main Option/Specialisation - Furniture Design and Interior Architecture: Draft of an interior or a piece of furniture for a specific building area or room, including basic functional demands. The main tasks relate to the various aspects of the draft, the planning and the model making. Spatial, strategic and contextual factors are determined and evaluated regarding the production and application of the object or design.
Learning Outcomes:
Depending on the respective specialisation, the alumni are able to: - create the necessary presentations and plans for a real project - perform the relevant calculations for the evaluation of a real project - present and discuss the results of a real project in front of a jury.
Superior module:
Project 3
Module description:
In this project module, the students acquire the ability to work in a team on a shared task. The students are able to present their respective project results through specific technical and creative presentations in combination with textual elements in order to convey contents even without a verbal presentation.This is the preparation for the combination of construction and design in the first bachelor thesis in the following module PR 4.
Project Management
| Semester | 3 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | HTBB3PRMVO |
| Type | VO |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1 |
| Examination character | final |
Lecture content:
Basics of project management; Types of projects; Project delimitation; Project organization; Definition of objectives; Project phases; Scheduling; Reporting/documentation; Agile project management
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni acquire the ability to design and implement project management tools in the business environment.
Superior module:
Economics & Management
Module description:
The students can analyze markets and conceptualize and implement marketing concepts from a target group-oriented perspective. Entrepreneurial ideas - especially in the wood industry - can be analyzed for plausibility and profitability and then be implemented in business plans. Equipped with the basics of project management, the students can handle tasks in all functional areas of companies and solve interdisciplinary problems in a structured manner. The knowledge of the theory and the subject-specific and cross-departmental practical application create the prerequisites for the successful organisation and processing of projects.
Wood Processing & Woodworking 1
| Semester | 3 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | HTBB3BVGVO |
| Type | VO |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1 |
| Examination character | final |
Lecture content:
This course provides information and introduction to wood processing and woodworking, including a description of tools and their uses: Introduction to tools; Principles of sawing technology; The most important machines in wood processing
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - record and describe the production processes in woodworking and wood processing, to name the essential process and plant parameters and to describe the correlations with the respective product quality. - describe the products of woodworking and wood processing and to describe the essential fields of application, as well as their advantages and disadvantages in use and to select them for the respective application.
Superior module:
Introduction to Technology
Module description:
By attending this module, the students acquire the basic knowledge of wood as an engineering material. They gain a sound basic knowledge of the most important processes of woodworking and wood processing, know the essential wood materials and their production and have skills in the processing and application of wood in the construction sector and in furniture construction.
Communication and Intercultural Competences - Portfolio (part 1)
| Semester | 3 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | HTBB3WKOUE |
| Type | UB |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
The students choose suitable courses from a wide range of options: Courses of variable initiatives, departments and institutions, as: Studium Generale, Kamingespräche, variable lecture series, Initiative Karrieregestaltung, International Office (Tandem Learning, Buddy System), International Wood University etc. In cooperation with their coaches and mentors students put together and document their "Communication and Intercultural Competences - Portfolio" over the course of the following three terms. Students become familiar with methods and techniques of an appropriate culture of giving and receiving feedback.
Learning Outcomes:
After completion of the course, the alumni are able to: - actively follow courses, projects, events where the working language is English - work in interdisciplinary and multilingual teams - communicate about or with representatives of other cultures without falling into prejudices and clichés - communicate appropriately in different public and interpersonal situations - select and acquire specialist content for their own professionalisation path, even if the working language is English - accept and give feedback as part of an academic feedback culture.
Superior module:
Communication & Professionalisation 3 - Communication and Intercultural Competences
Module description:
After completion of the module, the students are able to: - actively follow courses, projects and events in which the working language is English - act in interdisciplinary and multilingual teams - communicate with representatives of other cultures without falling into prejudices and clichés - communicate appropriately in different public and interpersonal situations - develop specialist knowledge independently and document and reflect this knowledge appropriately in the professionalisation portfolio.
Professionalisation Portfolio (part 3)
| Semester | 3 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | HTBB3PRPUE |
| Type | UB |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
In cooperation with their supervisor and their course coordinator students continue their professional path. They choose suitable elective and compulsory courses according to their area of interest and document, reflect and present the acquired knowledge in a suitable way (Professionalisation Portfolio).
Learning Outcomes:
After completion of the course, the alumni are able to: - independently select and complete suitable courses for their professionalisation path - acquire specialist knowledge independently, even if the working language is English - document and reflect on their gain in knowledge and qualifications - develop and apply methods of self-monitoring - accept feedback from coaches and peers and to incorporate the feedback into their learning process.
Superior module:
Communication & Professionalisation 3 - Portfolio
Module description:
After completion of the module, the students are able to: - actively follow courses, projects and events in which the working language is English - act in interdisciplinary and multilingual teams - communicate with representatives of other cultures without falling into prejudices and clichés - communicate appropriately in different public and interpersonal situations - develop specialist knowledge independently and document and reflect this knowledge appropriately in the professionalisation portfolio.
Data analysis for the Wood Industry
| Semester | 3 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | HTBB3TDAVO |
| Type | VO |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | English |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | final |
Lecture content:
Statistic variables in the Timber industry and Forest products technology; Location and scattering parameters; Range of data and normative regulations; Statistic test methods in order to compare statistic variables; Principles of statistic process controlling; Principles of the calculus of probability for quality management purposes
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - create and evaluate statistic variables for the evaluation of production processes and for quality control - develop simple statistic test methods to control the production processes in ongoing productions and to derive procedures for carrying out quality checks.
Superior module:
Main option: Forest Products Technology 1
Module description:
The students acquire advanced and in-depth skills in the field of chemical and mechanical woodworking. This provides a sound practical and technical overview of the most important processes in the wood industry. In addition, in-depth knowledge in the field of wood chemistry is being built up. The students work independently directly in the research laboratories and thus acquired the ability to work according to the standards (EN). They are able to conduct material tests carefully and to clearly document and statistically evaluate results and experiments.
Forest Products Technology
| Semester | 3 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | HTBB3THTIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 3 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
Historical development of the sawmilling industry; processes, machines and materials in the sawmilling industry: economic and technological framework: sawmilling products and markets.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - describe the developments in the sawmill industry with regard to the technologies applied and the products manufactured and to evaluate the current situation - explain technological and economic interrelationships and evaluate current developments for the future.
Superior module:
Main option: Forest Products Technology 1
Module description:
The students acquire advanced and in-depth skills in the field of chemical and mechanical woodworking. This provides a sound practical and technical overview of the most important processes in the wood industry. In addition, in-depth knowledge in the field of wood chemistry is being built up. The students work independently directly in the research laboratories and thus acquired the ability to work according to the standards (EN). They are able to conduct material tests carefully and to clearly document and statistically evaluate results and experiments.
Research Methods: Forest Products Technology and Chemistry
| Semester | 3 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | HTBB3TLMUE |
| Type | UB |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
Important laboratory methods in forest products technology and wood chemistry are the subjects of this course, which also entails practical, hands-on lab work. The practice work is intended to prepare students for work in research laboratories and also for tasks in quality assurance labs. Maceration and determination of fibre length, ash determination, grinding and fractionation of wood, wood pulping with the acetosolv pulping method, derivatisation of cellulose (pyroxylin), optional bleaching, lignin determination according to Runkel, determination of the amount of residue lignin (Kappa-number).
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - apply laboratory methods of wood and natural fibre chemistry and use qualitative and quantitative investigation methods - present chemical laboratory results quantitatively correct and to describe the findings of the analysis.
Superior module:
Main option: Forest Products Technology 1
Module description:
The students acquire advanced and in-depth skills in the field of chemical and mechanical woodworking. This provides a sound practical and technical overview of the most important processes in the wood industry. In addition, in-depth knowledge in the field of wood chemistry is being built up. The students work independently directly in the research laboratories and thus acquired the ability to work according to the standards (EN). They are able to conduct material tests carefully and to clearly document and statistically evaluate results and experiments.
Wood Chemistry
| Semester | 3 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | HTBB3THCIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1.5 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
The aim of this course is to impart knowledge of wood-specific chemistry because this is a determining factor in selecting processing methods for wood and composite wood products.: Structure and ultrastructure of wood; chemical composition of wood; photosynthesis and the incineration of wood; fundamental principles of the chemistry of carbohydrates; structure and meaning of hemicellulose: structure, meaning and chemistry of lignin: chemical analysis methods for wood; chemical composition of extractives; viscose and adhesives derived from wood.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - describe the chemical structure of wood and to differentiate according to the species - explain the essential chemical behaviour of wood based on its chemical composition and to chemically evaluate possible wood modifications - explain and discuss the adhesive behaviour of wood due to chemical characteristics.
Superior module:
Main option: Forest Products Technology 1
Module description:
The students acquire advanced and in-depth skills in the field of chemical and mechanical woodworking. This provides a sound practical and technical overview of the most important processes in the wood industry. In addition, in-depth knowledge in the field of wood chemistry is being built up. The students work independently directly in the research laboratories and thus acquired the ability to work according to the standards (EN). They are able to conduct material tests carefully and to clearly document and statistically evaluate results and experiments.
Wood Processing & Woodworking 2
| Semester | 3 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | HTBB3TBVIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 3 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
Based on the "Wood Processing & Woodworking 1" further detailed knowledge about those topics are presented. The course includes field trips and visits to companies of wood industry (partners). flooring, windows and doors production; furniture (parts) manufacturing including machines and tools; massive boards production and construction wood, GLT, CLT manufacturing.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - evaluate current plants in the wood industry with regard to productivity and compare the products based on suitable quality indicators - explain the development of the markets for wood industry products and plants and derive new opportunities for further development for companies.
Superior module:
Main option: Forest Products Technology 1
Module description:
The students acquire advanced and in-depth skills in the field of chemical and mechanical woodworking. This provides a sound practical and technical overview of the most important processes in the wood industry. In addition, in-depth knowledge in the field of wood chemistry is being built up. The students work independently directly in the research laboratories and thus acquired the ability to work according to the standards (EN). They are able to conduct material tests carefully and to clearly document and statistically evaluate results and experiments.
Comparative Material Theory
| Semester | 3 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | HTBB3MVWVO |
| Type | VO |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1 |
| Examination character | final |
Lecture content:
In this course students obtain a basic knowledge of the properties of materials. Properties of silicates, synthetics, metals, wood and wooden materials are covered. Basic information on processing of different materials is provided (metal, synthetics, wood and wooden materials, glass and ceramics, textile fabrics, composite materials). Based on that information alternative possibilities regarding material- and process selection are worked out. The aspects of sustainability are considered and the requirements on products with regard to product life cycles are imparted.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni can name the machining and processing processes of different materials. They can develop, describe and conceptually apply alternative options in the selection of materials and processes for the manufacturing of products.
Superior module:
Main option: Furniture Design and Interior Architecture 1
Module description:
After completion of the courses in the module, students are able to: - carry out the planning and construction with particular attention to the possibilities of material technology - discuss management issues for product developments and draft designs in the planning process - put their perception of practical furniture construction into practice by the planning and manufacturing of a real piece of furniture in the workshop - classify their personal development achievement by reference to the basic knowledge of design history.
Ergonomics - Proportion, Patterns and Grids, Module
| Semester | 3 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | HTBB3MERVO |
| Type | VO |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | final |
Lecture content:
In this lecture students analyse the influences of working areas and surroundings on design and construction. Ergonomic parameters for furniture making and interior work are discussed and integrated into the planning process. Software-based ergonomics and their adaption to human cognitive and physic abilities as well as ergonomics for production and assembly work are taken into special consideration. The development and construction of complex systems and the optimization of their production process also raise questions regarding proportion, patterns, grids and modules in order to optimize material flow and manufacturing methods. A special focus also lies on usability of products to meet with customer's wishes and demands.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni can name the ergonomic requirements in the field of furniture and interior design and are able to consider and apply the specifications in their projects.
Superior module:
Main option: Furniture Design and Interior Architecture 1
Module description:
After completion of the courses in the module, students are able to: - carry out the planning and construction with particular attention to the possibilities of material technology - discuss management issues for product developments and draft designs in the planning process - put their perception of practical furniture construction into practice by the planning and manufacturing of a real piece of furniture in the workshop - classify their personal development achievement by reference to the basic knowledge of design history.
Furniture making - Workshop
| Semester | 3 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | HTBB3MMBIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 3 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
Based on a definite chair, a desk or a piece of storage furniture, students work out and create sketches, drawings, plans and 1:1 scale models. All the necessary steps, starting with the technical work preparation (parts list, workplan, calculation), followed by the actual making of the chosen piece of furniture in the workshop, are carried out.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to plan furniture, to carry out work preparation and to manufacture the furniture.
Superior module:
Main option: Furniture Design and Interior Architecture 1
Module description:
After completion of the courses in the module, students are able to: - carry out the planning and construction with particular attention to the possibilities of material technology - discuss management issues for product developments and draft designs in the planning process - put their perception of practical furniture construction into practice by the planning and manufacturing of a real piece of furniture in the workshop - classify their personal development achievement by reference to the basic knowledge of design history.
History of Design - Creative basics of Interior Fittings
| Semester | 3 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | HTBB3MDGIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 3 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
In this lecture three historic narrative strands are combined and result in an overall picture. As opposed to the well-known esthetically characterized picture of art history, this lecture is based on the principles of the history of technology. Social progress and the development of the different architectural styles and product designs will be explained based on technical innovations and technical progress. Students are not only asked to analyse the topics theoretically but also to reflect and discuss the technology-based approach. Therefore discussions, exercises and study trips are also part of the lecture. Didactic elements enable students to question the contents critically and change their way of looking at history. While the correlation of technical and social development is discussed in class, historic working and production techniques become tangible by means of research and experimental exercises.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni can explain the theoretical basics of design history with a focus on architecture and furniture construction. They are able to apply different perspectives of historic views and assess their impact on historic facts. Through the experimental exercises on historic production techniques, the alumni gain their first experience in researching and preparing information and knowledge that is rather hard getting access to.
Superior module:
Main option: Furniture Design and Interior Architecture 1
Module description:
After completion of the courses in the module, students are able to: - carry out the planning and construction with particular attention to the possibilities of material technology - discuss management issues for product developments and draft designs in the planning process - put their perception of practical furniture construction into practice by the planning and manufacturing of a real piece of furniture in the workshop - classify their personal development achievement by reference to the basic knowledge of design history.
Planning and Design
| Semester | 3 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | HTBB3MPGIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
This lecture makes students familiar with structuring and designing furniture- and interior concepts focussing on function, ergonomics, proportion, volume and space. The emphasis is on the development of design concepts using the contrast between function and emotion. Based on current trend- and market analyses creative forms in furniture and interior work are analysed, sketched, graphed, presented and discussed.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to explain the basic elements of the design processes in interior and furniture development. The focus is on a structured and arguable approach to a formal design. The alumni are able to differentiate between formal-aesthetic and semantic design aspects and to develop and communicate these independently in a task-related manner.
Superior module:
Main option: Furniture Design and Interior Architecture 1
Module description:
After completion of the courses in the module, students are able to: - carry out the planning and construction with particular attention to the possibilities of material technology - discuss management issues for product developments and draft designs in the planning process - put their perception of practical furniture construction into practice by the planning and manufacturing of a real piece of furniture in the workshop - classify their personal development achievement by reference to the basic knowledge of design history.
Product Management
| Semester | 3 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | HTBB3MPMIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1.5 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
In this series of lectures, the holistic reflection on the product idea up to its realisation in the manufacturing process and subsequent implementation on the market is treated. All aspects which the product manager influences are described. The consequences of decisions are analysed and assessed. This course seeks to impart knowledge on the potential of the developed brand concepts and the necessity of analysing in-house and external factors to the company. Students are enabled to deduce logical and relevant aspects in order to develop a funded business and product strategy.
Learning Outcomes:
After completion of the course, the alumni are able to: - evaluate the importance of product management as a strategic issue in the company - carry out a consistently planned management in the longer term - describe and work on complex interrelationships in business management with regard to the coordination of design, economic and technical requirements.
Superior module:
Main option: Furniture Design and Interior Architecture 1
Module description:
After completion of the courses in the module, students are able to: - carry out the planning and construction with particular attention to the possibilities of material technology - discuss management issues for product developments and draft designs in the planning process - put their perception of practical furniture construction into practice by the planning and manufacturing of a real piece of furniture in the workshop - classify their personal development achievement by reference to the basic knowledge of design history.
Building & Timber Construction 3
| Semester | 3 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | HTBB3BBKVO |
| Type | VO |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | final |
Lecture content:
Materials in modern wood constructions; light-frame and solid wood structural methods; wood construction systems and prefabrication: detailed plan and cable and wiring system; roofs (structural systems, roof covering/cladding,...); floor slabs and ceiling systems (floor structures, ceiling cladding,....); external walls made of wood and wood composites (facade cladding, wall openings, passive wooden constructions, halls and industrial buildings.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - develop a wooden building from the foundation to the roof - recognize the relevant influencing parameters - consider relevant areas of expansion and development.
Superior module:
Main option: Timber Constructions 1
Module description:
The students are able to: - evaluate the development and planning, as well as the construction and dimensioning of wooden structures - name the building physics requirements for wooden buildings - name and evaluate relevant materials and joining techniques for components and pre-fabricated building units - demonstrate complex detailed problems and suggest solutions.
Construction Physics 2
| Semester | 3 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | HTBB3BBPVO |
| Type | VO |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1 |
| Examination character | final |
Lecture content:
More detailed theoretical knowledge of thermal protection, moisture-proofing and sound insulation. Parameters for superstructures. Paths of transmission. Legal regulations. Energy performance certificate.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - name, evaluate and take into account the guidelines for thermal protection, moisture-proofing and sound insulation when developing and planning detailed solutions in timber construction - create an energy performance certificate.
Superior module:
Main option: Timber Constructions 1
Module description:
The students are able to: - evaluate the development and planning, as well as the construction and dimensioning of wooden structures - name the building physics requirements for wooden buildings - name and evaluate relevant materials and joining techniques for components and pre-fabricated building units - demonstrate complex detailed problems and suggest solutions.
Statics
| Semester | 3 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | HTBB3BSTIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 3 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
Statically determinate systems; Statically indeterminate systems; Force method, Displacement method, Influence line; Correlations between loads, internal forces, deformation and material; Equilibrium conditions; kinematic correlations; Bernoulli hypothesis; Material law.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - describe the mathematical correlations between the load on a bar and its deformation with the help of static and geometric compatibilities and a material law - determine the deformations of statically determinate systems - name and apply the methods for the calculation of internal forces in statically indeterminate systems and for the assessment of stability problems.
Superior module:
Main option: Timber Constructions 1
Module description:
The students are able to: - evaluate the development and planning, as well as the construction and dimensioning of wooden structures - name the building physics requirements for wooden buildings - name and evaluate relevant materials and joining techniques for components and pre-fabricated building units - demonstrate complex detailed problems and suggest solutions.
Structural Engineering 2
| Semester | 3 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | HTBB3BTWIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1.5 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
Impact on load bearing elements. Bracing structures. Framework level, load-bearing area. Load-bearing elements for rooms, load-bearing elements for membranes.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to describe the load-bearing behaviour of the most important load-bearing systems. The focus is on load transfer, the "recognition of the state of force" within a system and its effects on the construction.
Superior module:
Main option: Timber Constructions 1
Module description:
The students are able to: - evaluate the development and planning, as well as the construction and dimensioning of wooden structures - name the building physics requirements for wooden buildings - name and evaluate relevant materials and joining techniques for components and pre-fabricated building units - demonstrate complex detailed problems and suggest solutions.
Timber Constructions 1
| Semester | 3 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | HTBB3BHBIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 3 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
Overview of load-bearing systems. Measurement of structural elements. General information on glued laminated beams. Gable roof and arched girders, columns and diagonal struts, composite beams, wood frame construction types and systems. Wood-concrete composites.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - construct load-bearing systems for timber structures - design and dimension on the basis of the action/load combinations and under consideration of safety concepts (EC) - check the usability of the selected structures. They can name the relevant materials for timber engineering and evaluate their possible applications.
Superior module:
Main option: Timber Constructions 1
Module description:
The students are able to: - evaluate the development and planning, as well as the construction and dimensioning of wooden structures - name the building physics requirements for wooden buildings - name and evaluate relevant materials and joining techniques for components and pre-fabricated building units - demonstrate complex detailed problems and suggest solutions.
Planning and Design
| Semester | 3 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | HTBB3WPGIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
This lecture makes students familiar with structuring and designing furniture- and interior concepts focussing on function, ergonomics, proportion, volume and space. The emphasis is on the development of design concepts using the contrast between function and emotion. Based on current trend- and market analyses creative forms in furniture and interior work are analysed, sketched, graphed, presented and discussed.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to explain the basic elements of the design processes in interior and furniture development. The focus is on a structured and arguable approach to a formal design. The alumni are able to differentiate between formal-aesthetic and semantic design aspects and to develop and communicate these independently in a task-related manner.
Superior module:
Main option: Timber Constructions 1_a
Module description:
The students are able to: - evaluate the development and planning, as well as the construction and dimensioning of wooden structures - name the building physics requirements for wooden buildings - name and evaluate relevant materials and joining techniques for components and pre-fabricated building units - demonstrate complex detailed problems and suggest solutions.
Surveying
| Semester | 3 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | HTBB3BVKIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
Introduction to theory. Basic site survey and height measurement. Conversion of knowledge gained.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni have knowledge of the common methods of surveying and measurement of structures. They know the current equipment for carrying out surveying tasks and can present the results in the form of standard-compliant plans.
Superior module:
Main option: Timber Constructions 1_b
Module description:
The students are able to: - evaluate the development and planning, as well as the construction and dimensioning of wooden structures - name the building physics requirements for wooden buildings - name and evaluate relevant materials and joining techniques for components and pre-fabricated building units - demonstrate complex detailed problems and suggest solutions.
Bonding Technology and Joints
| Semester | 4 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | HTBB4KVTIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 3 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
This course strengthens students' knowledge of the principles of bonding technology for numerous wood species: - Overview of bonding agents - Carpentry wooden joint - Mechanical joints: pen-shaped and non-pen-shaped bonding agents; Adhesive connections - New processes
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni can name tried and tested joining techniques for wood and timber construction and can use them depending on load, installation situation and service class in production as well as in constructions in new buildings and renovations.
Superior module:
Technology 2
Module description:
The students can name and analyze different ways of bonding and gluing wood and can explain the requirements and the different methods. Wood as a combustible material requires special handling both in construction and in the processing industries. After completion of the module, the students are able to plan and implement fire protection.They can name and evaluate different surface treatments for different areas of application. They know the relevant application processes and can explain their advantages and disadvantages.
Construction - Modelling and Simulation
| Semester | 4 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | HTBB4KMSUE |
| Type | UB |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
The course teaches the students how to apply various CAD programmes for: Construction and Drafts; Integration of 3D scanned objects; Calculation and simulation of structures and rooms; Virtual simulation of rooms and constructions; Implementation of plans in CNC manufacturing; Creation of a CNC-made building model or a CNC-made furniture model.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - create and simulate a 3D model of a building, a room or a piece of furniture - convert a 3D scanned object into a 3D model - prepare a 3D model for CNC manufacturing and to carry out the production.
Superior module:
Project 4
Module description:
The students acquire the interdisciplinary competence to work on a shared task in cooperation with students from other disciplines. By composing the first bachelor thesis, the students show that they are able to solve a subtask within a project team independently and individually as a specialist, whereby the problem solution has to be found in the context of the joint project.
Fire Protection
| Semester | 4 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | HTBB4BSGVO |
| Type | VO |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1 |
| Examination character | final |
Lecture content:
The principles of fire protection; Fire properties of building products; Combustion behaviour of wood; Duration of fire resistance; Norms, test methods and building authority approval; Classification of building materials; Classification of structural elements; Protection target and basic investigations for timber frame constructions; Constructive or technical solutions; The minimum requirements in construction; The fulfilment of defined performance criteria by means of solutions developed with norms and standards.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to - describe and evaluate the performance of building products made of wood with regard to combustion behaviour and possible exposure time - evaluate their possible applications depending on legal fire protection requirements or with regard to the achievement of the required protection goals - explain and apply the basic rules of fire protection.
Superior module:
Technology 2
Module description:
The students can name and analyze different ways of bonding and gluing wood and can explain the requirements and the different methods. Wood as a combustible material requires special handling both in construction and in the processing industries. After completion of the module, the students are able to plan and implement fire protection.They can name and evaluate different surface treatments for different areas of application. They know the relevant application processes and can explain their advantages and disadvantages.
Industrial Placement - Part 1
| Semester | 4 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | HTBB4PPRPT |
| Type | PT |
| Kind | Internship (N) |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 0 |
| ECTS Credits | 3.5 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
Students develop a project which has been previously defined by a company. They work together on the organisation, work flow and operational procedures and must submit reports regularly.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to independently deal with questions in the form of an internship depending on the respective specialisation and the respective internship company.
Superior module:
Project 4
Module description:
The students acquire the interdisciplinary competence to work on a shared task in cooperation with students from other disciplines. By composing the first bachelor thesis, the students show that they are able to solve a subtask within a project team independently and individually as a specialist, whereby the problem solution has to be found in the context of the joint project.
Law
| Semester | 4 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | HTBB4RELVO |
| Type | VO |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1 |
| Examination character | final |
Lecture content:
Business law; Constitutional and administrative law; Industrial plant and environmental regulations; Labour legislation.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni can name important legal requirements in the area of corporate management and assess their relevance for corporate management.
Superior module:
Economics: Marketing & Legislation
Module description:
Based on their marketing concepts the students are able to position product innovations on the markets and provide the necessary financial and economic decision bases in the areas of investment calculations and financing. They can explain the legal framework conditions of their economic activity and are able to work out a direct, target-oriented implementation of sales potentials in the companies due to their marketing knowledge in the sales process paired with social competences.
Marketing and Merchandising
| Semester | 4 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | HTBB4MAVIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 3 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
Strategic Marketing; Marketing-Mix; Customer Relationship Management; Conception and realisation
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to design and implement resonant marketing concepts.
Superior module:
Economics: Marketing & Legislation
Module description:
Based on their marketing concepts the students are able to position product innovations on the markets and provide the necessary financial and economic decision bases in the areas of investment calculations and financing. They can explain the legal framework conditions of their economic activity and are able to work out a direct, target-oriented implementation of sales potentials in the companies due to their marketing knowledge in the sales process paired with social competences.
Seminar for Preparation of First Bachelor Thesis
| Semester | 4 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | HTBB4BUBSE |
| Type | SE |
| Kind | Bachelor thesis |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 6 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
The aim of this course is to guide the students to develop the concept, organisation and compilation of a complex, interdisciplinary project with clearly defined individual tasks, which should be finalised in their first bachelor thesis. Typical tasks or projects are: Production planning and development; Product development and branding; The further development of technological procedures and their holistic evaluation; Planning tasks in a specific location. Planning tasks for interior design. It is permitted to develop a project which can be processed and completed with other degree courses.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to independently deal with practical questions in the form of a project depending on the respective specialisation.
Superior module:
Project 4
Module description:
The students acquire the interdisciplinary competence to work on a shared task in cooperation with students from other disciplines. By composing the first bachelor thesis, the students show that they are able to solve a subtask within a project team independently and individually as a specialist, whereby the problem solution has to be found in the context of the joint project.
Surfaces & Finishing Technology 1
| Semester | 4 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | HTBB4OTGVO |
| Type | VO |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | final |
Lecture content:
The students learn about the fundamentals of surface technology for wood and wood-based materials. The following topics are treated in this course: Surface coating systems for wood; Hazard classes; Surface coatings; Varnish; Binding agents; Preservative agents against weathering (thin- and high viscosity preservative agents ); Furniture varnish (NC-, SH-, PUR-, UP-, UV- and water varnish); Nano varnish; Oil (fat oils, ethereal oils ); Wax; Application processes
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni can name and evaluate common surface treatments for different areas of application. They can explain the most important application processes and their advantages and disadvantages.
Superior module:
Technology 2
Module description:
The students can name and analyze different ways of bonding and gluing wood and can explain the requirements and the different methods. Wood as a combustible material requires special handling both in construction and in the processing industries. After completion of the module, the students are able to plan and implement fire protection.They can name and evaluate different surface treatments for different areas of application. They know the relevant application processes and can explain their advantages and disadvantages.
Communication and Intercultural Competences - Portfolio (part 2)
| Semester | 4 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | HTBB4WKOUE |
| Type | UB |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
The students choose suitable courses from a wide range of options: Courses of variable initiatives, departments and institutions, as: Studium Generale, Kamingespräche, variable lecture series, Initiative Karrieregestaltung, International Office (Tandem Learning, Buddy System), International Wood University etc. In cooperation with their coaches and mentors students put together and document their "Communication and Intercultural Competences - Portfolio" over the course of the following three terms. Students become familiar with methods and techniques of an appropriate culture of giving and receiving feedback.
Learning Outcomes:
After completion of the course, the alumni are able to - actively follow courses, projects, events where the working language is English - work in interdisciplinary and multilingual teams - communicate about or with representatives of other cultures without falling into prejudices and clichés - communicate appropriately in different public and interpersonal situations - select and acquire specialist content for their own professionalisation path, even if the working language is English - accept and give feedback as part of an academic feedback culture.
Superior module:
Communication & Professionalisation 4 - Communication and Intercultural Competences
Module description:
After completion of the module, the students are able to: - actively follow courses, projects and events in which the working language is English - develop specialist knowledge independently, even if the working language is English - act in interdisciplinary and multilingual teams - communicate with representatives of other cultures without falling into prejudices and clichés - communicate appropriately in different public and interpersonal situations.
Professionalisation Portfolio (part 4)
| Semester | 4 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | HTBB4PRPUE |
| Type | UB |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
In cooperation with their supervisor and their course coordinator the students continue their professional path. They choose suitable elective and compulsory courses according to their area of interest and document, reflect and present the acquired knowledge in a suitable way (Professional Portfolio).
Learning Outcomes:
After completion of the course, the alumni are able to: - independently select and complete suitable courses for their professionalisation path - acquire specialist knowledge independently, even if the working language is English - document and reflect on their gain in knowledge and qualifications - develop and apply methods of self-monitoring - accept feedback from coaches and peers and to incorporate the feedback into their learning process.
Superior module:
Communication & Professionalisation 4 - Portfolio
Module description:
After completion of the module, the students are able to: - actively follow courses, projects and events in which the working language is English - develop specialist knowledge independently, even if the working language is English - act in interdisciplinary and multilingual teams - communicate with representatives of other cultures without falling into prejudices and clichés - communicate appropriately in different public and interpersonal situations.
Engineered Wood Products 2
| Semester | 4 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | HTBB4THWIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 3 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
These lectures provide insight into the processing technology behind the manufacture of composite wood products and the specific subdivisions for each material covered. The most significant connections between the properties of raw materials, the production process and the product properties acquired in such manufacturing steps are described for various composites. Industrial plants for the production of selected boards are described and factory and plant tours are also an important factor in this course. Students produce various boards in the laboratory which they test according to EN regulations and then compare their specific properties.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - differentiate the process engineering in the production of wood-based materials and are able to clarify the essential differences between the raw materials and their treatment on a technical basis - describe the necessary systems for the production of a wood-based material manufactured in compliance with the law and to precisely define the process parameters - evaluate the impact of process parameters on the economic efficiency of the process.
Superior module:
Main option: Forest Products Technology 2
Module description:
The students acquire comprehensive skills in modern wood-based materials and have in-depth knowledge of the "state of the art". They also have in-depth knowledge of the process engineering of modern wood-based materials production and are familiar with the essential criteria that determine the quality and possible uses of wood-based materials. The students acquire the basic skills to carry out targeted timber drying and are familiar with the essential interrelationships with regard to the trends in the wood market.
Trends in the Wood Market
| Semester | 4 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | HTBB4THMVO |
| Type | VO |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1 |
| Examination character | final |
Lecture content:
The aim of this course is to impart knowledge of the key features of national and international forestry and forest products as well as to make students familiar with non-European wood species and their most important characteristics. Students gain insight into the rules of the international wood trade and wood markets, beginning with raw material supply, demand structures and the export trade for the specific wood markets. In addition, students are informed about the most frequently imported wood species including their specific properties and the meaning of sustainability certificates and the international rules for imported wood.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - understand and apply the legal framework for concluding contracts and the acquisition of raw materials in the timber industry - understand the specifics of the timber industry and comply with the essential legal requirements for the marketing of wood-based products - determine important imported wood species and their properties.
Superior module:
Main option: Forest Products Technology 2
Module description:
The students acquire comprehensive skills in modern wood-based materials and have in-depth knowledge of the "state of the art". They also have in-depth knowledge of the process engineering of modern wood-based materials production and are familiar with the essential criteria that determine the quality and possible uses of wood-based materials. The students acquire the basic skills to carry out targeted timber drying and are familiar with the essential interrelationships with regard to the trends in the wood market.
Wood Drying Basics
| Semester | 4 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | HTBB4THTIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1.5 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
The aim of the lecture is to acquire basic knowledge of wood drying, writing and implementing drying schedules, operating drying kilns and steaming wood. Objectives of wood drying; Wood physics - basics for wood drying; Parameters of air state; Parameters of wood drying; Drying processes; Drying kilns; Drying schedules (especially for softwoods); Drying capacity and drying costs; Drying quality - basics; Operating of a drying kiln
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - develop a drying program for an ideal-typical species of coniferous wood and an ideal-typical species of hardwood - analyze the quality of the wood drying process during and after the process and to intervene in the drying process in a targeted manner.
Superior module:
Main option: Forest Products Technology 2
Module description:
The students acquire comprehensive skills in modern wood-based materials and have in-depth knowledge of the "state of the art". They also have in-depth knowledge of the process engineering of modern wood-based materials production and are familiar with the essential criteria that determine the quality and possible uses of wood-based materials. The students acquire the basic skills to carry out targeted timber drying and are familiar with the essential interrelationships with regard to the trends in the wood market.
Engineered Materials for Interior Fittings
| Semester | 4 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | HTBB4MWIIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1.5 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
In this course, the knowledge of the in-depth processes is treated and characterized based on the technological basics and materials science. The interfaces to the questions of architecture, building economics and building physics are guaranteed. By imparting impressions from everyday production, the students are familiar with current trends in technological discourse. Particular attention is paid to the consistency of decisions based on market requirements and the impact on technological and production-specific solutions.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - compare and evaluate the functional properties of individual materials in interior design with regard to their possible applications - characterize, argue and describe the choice of materials in the context of the task in the project.
Superior module:
Main option: Furniture Design and Interior Architecture 2
Module description:
The students are able to: - design and dimension joints in furniture construction with regard to load-bearing capacity, usability and durability - estimate the manufacturing/unit costs of furniture components and interior fittings - integrate the required functionality in the area of interior design, such as house technology and lighting, into the planning - estimate the cost of the planned installations.
Fixtures and Fittings for Furniture and Joining Technology
| Semester | 4 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | HTBB4MMVVO |
| Type | VO |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1 |
| Examination character | final |
Lecture content:
Building on the knowledge of the materials, the course deals with the question of technical standards and innovative approaches in industrial furniture construction. Connections for furniture corpus and means of connection, front fittings, functional fittings as well as special fittings form a high percentage of the added value of the furniture industry and thus justified relevance for the focus in the course. The integration of technical components, sensors and storage systems guarantee the current status in the development of furniture systems.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to define and apply their knowledge of state-of-the-art furniture fittings and joining techniques according to requirements.
Superior module:
Main option: Furniture Design and Interior Architecture 2
Module description:
The students are able to: - design and dimension joints in furniture construction with regard to load-bearing capacity, usability and durability - estimate the manufacturing/unit costs of furniture components and interior fittings - integrate the required functionality in the area of interior design, such as house technology and lighting, into the planning - estimate the cost of the planned installations.
Industrial Production of Furniture
| Semester | 4 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | HTBB4MIMIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1.5 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
This course imparts knowledge of specific material requirements, surface qualities, available dimensions and measures and mainly focuses on material-dependent types of production (such as dimensioning and cutting boards, surface coating of the face, manufacture of parts and components, finishing and coating) as well as assembly and packaging. The consideration of production processes based on the division of labor also leads to the treatment of the supply chain management in the furniture industry and its impacts on technical, economical, ecological and social aspects.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to include the aspects of industrial furniture production in their conceptual considerations and implementation-relevant projects, to discuss them and to prepare arguments.
Superior module:
Main option: Furniture Design and Interior Architecture 2
Module description:
The students are able to: - design and dimension joints in furniture construction with regard to load-bearing capacity, usability and durability - estimate the manufacturing/unit costs of furniture components and interior fittings - integrate the required functionality in the area of interior design, such as house technology and lighting, into the planning - estimate the cost of the planned installations.
Lighting Technology and Sensor Technology
| Semester | 4 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | HTBB4MLSIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1.5 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
In this lecture the basics of lighting technology and sensor technology are imparted. Human spectral range, spectral emission distribution of luminacy, efficiency of a source, luminacy efficiency calculation, relative spectral luminosity are debated. Units of measurement in lighting technology such as dihedral angle, lighting current, intensity of light, light density and brightness, intensity of illumination, radiant efficiency, light output and efficiency form the basis for the conceptual processing of planning tasks. A special focus is on the methods for calculation of intensity of illumination and calculation of lighting fittings in interiors illuminated by natural daylight and artificial light. Also the effectiveness, in-service behaviour and spectral emission distribution of bulbs and lamps as well as light-emitting diodes are part of the lecture. The use of sensors in lighting technology to optimize energy and lighting quality bring the sustainability aspect into the field of natural and artificial lighting.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to create lighting concepts in the area of daylight and artificial light and to calculate them using software-supported methods of lighting planning.
Superior module:
Main option: Furniture Design and Interior Architecture 2
Module description:
The students are able to: - design and dimension joints in furniture construction with regard to load-bearing capacity, usability and durability - estimate the manufacturing/unit costs of furniture components and interior fittings - integrate the required functionality in the area of interior design, such as house technology and lighting, into the planning - estimate the cost of the planned installations.
Construction Implementation - Tenders and Building Procedures
| Semester | 4 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | HTBB4BDAVO |
| Type | VO |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1 |
| Examination character | final |
Lecture content:
This lecture explains the theoretical background to tenders for building work; the organization and representation of building procedures including the calculations required.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni can explain the most important terms used in public procurement law and the relevant procedures. They can explain the basics of price determination for construction work and construction equipment costs.
Superior module:
Main option: Timber Constructions 2
Module description:
The students acquire advanced knowledge of the load-bearing behavior of structures and can design and dimension components and connections in timber construction with regard to load-bearing capacity, usability and durability. They integrate their knowledge of building physics into the planning process and estimate the building costs for planned constructions.
Materials Science: Strength Theory and Testing
| Semester | 4 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | HTBB4BFLIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1.5 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
Stress-strain relationships, Mohr's circle of stress, principles relating to the theory of stability, isotropy and anisotropy of materials.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni can explain and mathematically describe the principles of linear elasticity theory and apply them to questions regarding the dimensioning of components.
Superior module:
Main option: Timber Constructions 2
Module description:
The students acquire advanced knowledge of the load-bearing behavior of structures and can design and dimension components and connections in timber construction with regard to load-bearing capacity, usability and durability. They integrate their knowledge of building physics into the planning process and estimate the building costs for planned constructions.
Timber Constructions 2
| Semester | 4 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | HTBB4BHBIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 3 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
Model making in timber construction; Pre-dimensioning and calculation, Measuring connections and fasteners; Connections in timber construction; Strain calculations; Performance capability; Stability problems: beam buckling and toppling; LTB carriers, Trusses, Frame constructions, Static and constructive design of multi-part components, Cross-laminated timber
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni can dimension connections, constructions and bonding agents used in timber construction on the basis of the valid norms (EC) and prove their usability.
Superior module:
Main option: Timber Constructions 2
Module description:
The students acquire advanced knowledge of the load-bearing behavior of structures and can design and dimension components and connections in timber construction with regard to load-bearing capacity, usability and durability. They integrate their knowledge of building physics into the planning process and estimate the building costs for planned constructions.
Circular Economy
| Semester | 5 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 3 |
| Course code | HTBB5CECVO |
| Type | VO |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | final |
Lecture content:
The content of the current linear principle of "throw-away management" as the predominant principle of industrial production is under scrutiny of alternative circular economy. The course "Circular Economy" deals with a regenerative system in which resource use and waste production, emissions and energy waste are minimized by slowing down, reducing and closing energy and material cycles. Circular design and circular added value include content such as problem analysis, the basis of material cycles, the cradle to cradle principle and the introduction to design principles for circular products, furniture and interior concepts. These strategies can be implemented through long-lasting construction, maintenance, repair, reuse, remanufacturing, refurbishing and recycling.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni can name the principles of the Circular Economy and the Circular Design construction principles. They are able to discuss the alternative development approaches and compare them argumentatively with conventional production methods.
Superior module:
Ecology and Materials
Module description:
The students deepen their basic knowledge in the field of energy technology and the ecological assessment of material and material decisions.
Ecology of Building Materials - Certificates
| Semester | 5 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 3 |
| Course code | HTBB5OWSVO |
| Type | VO |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | final |
Lecture content:
The focus of the discussion is on the ecological footprint of materials and products during the entire product life cycle. As part of the course, the ecological assessment methods for product-related life cycle assessment are taught and their application is analyzed in specific case studies and discussed in comparative balance sheets. The creation of life cycle assessments based on DIN EN ISO 14040 and 14044 is taught by use of software. Comparison of building materials based on already existing studies, processing of key ecological data and the argumentation of the advantages of wood and composite wood products compared to other building materials are dealt with.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to critically assess ecological studies and to introduce comprehensible assessment criteria into the discourse on ecological materials.
Superior module:
Ecology and Materials
Module description:
The students deepen their basic knowledge in the field of energy technology and the ecological assessment of material and material decisions.
Industrial Placement - Part 2
| Semester | 5 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 3 |
| Course code | HTBB5PPRPT |
| Type | PT |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 0 |
| ECTS Credits | 7.5 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
The supervision includes the content-related support of the "industrial placement project", the support in organizational and infrastructural matters and specific mentoring. - Acceptance of internship reports - Final workshop with presentation
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to independently and successfully carry out and document a practical activity in the respective field of specialisation in a company. They are able to present and critically reflect the knowledge gained from the internship.
Superior module:
Project 5
Module description:
The students apply the knowledge they have acquired during their studies and to deepen it on site by means of concrete tasks. Through their integration into the company they gain insight into practical, technical and economic processes and acquire problem-solving strategies. In many cases, the topic for the final Specialisation Project and the second Bachelor Thesis arise from this work.
Industrial Placement Seminar
| Semester | 5 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 3 |
| Course code | HTBB5PBSSE |
| Type | SE |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
Working on a project that was defined together with a company in advance. Organization and implementation of work processes. Writing of regular work reports, reflection.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - define a company-relevant question - organize the workflows for processing the project task - handle the project order in coordination with the company - create a meaningful project report.
Superior module:
Project 5
Module description:
The students apply the knowledge they have acquired during their studies and to deepen it on site by means of concrete tasks. Through their integration into the company they gain insight into practical, technical and economic processes and acquire problem-solving strategies. In many cases, the topic for the final Specialisation Project and the second Bachelor Thesis arise from this work.
Manufacturing Industries
| Semester | 5 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 3 |
| Course code | HTBB5PWIVO |
| Type | VO |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1 |
| Examination character | final |
Lecture content:
Strategic decisions in production management: make or buy decision: structure of production lines; layout planning; machine equipment; maintenance policy: acquisition and procurement policy. Industry 4.0 and infonomics. Operative decisions in production management: PPS systems: primary demand planning - target quantity planning - schedule and capacity planning-award of contract/supervision of contract; modern concepts of production control - push and pull principle: interface PPS-CIM.
Learning Outcomes:
After completion of the course, alumni have knowledge about the decision fields in strategic production management and their implications in operative production planning and control.
Superior module:
Economics: Production Management
Module description:
The students are able to: - take the relevant settings in production management decisions into account and evaluate their importance - evaluate conflicting objectives and solution strategies in production companies - name the manufacturing processes of wood products and components, including their surface treatment - describe the application, benefit and use of the tools used in modern design processes - name and describe the methods of production planning and control - assess the production processes and the products in an ecological context.
Manufacturing Technology
| Semester | 5 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 3 |
| Course code | HTBB5FETIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 3 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
The development of production processes and the layout of production plants; CE conformity of production plants and machines; Specifications and performance regulations for machines in specific production steps on the basis of information from machinery manufacturers; Automatic handling and robots, structural elements and application
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to design and calculate production plants for wood products.
Superior module:
Economics: Production Management
Module description:
The students are able to: - take the relevant settings in production management decisions into account and evaluate their importance - evaluate conflicting objectives and solution strategies in production companies - name the manufacturing processes of wood products and components, including their surface treatment - describe the application, benefit and use of the tools used in modern design processes - name and describe the methods of production planning and control - assess the production processes and the products in an ecological context.
Professionalisation Portfolio (part 5)
| Semester | 5 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 3 |
| Course code | HTBB5PRPUE |
| Type | UB |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
The students complete their path of professionalisation in cooperation with their subject supervisor and with the course management (mentor). They assign themselves to a peer group to which they present the professionalisation portfolio. They actively receive feedback from peers and give feedback using appropriate feedback language and tools.
Learning Outcomes:
After completion of the course, the alumni are able to: - acquire specialist knowledge independently, even if the working language is English - evaluate and comment on the contents of their professionalisation path in the context of their studies - present and argue their independently compiled professionalisation portfolio in front of a commission of peers and coaches - develop and apply methods of self-monitoring - accept feedback from coaches and peers and to incorporate the feedback into their learning process - give feedback to peers.
Superior module:
Communication & Professionalisation 5 - Portfolio
Module description:
After completion of the module, the students are able to: - actively follow courses, projects and events in which the working language is English - develop specialist knowledge independently, even if the working language is English - act in interdisciplinary and multilingual teams - communicate with representatives of other cultures without falling into prejudices and clichés - communicate appropriately in different public and interpersonal situations - maintain an appropriate academic feedback culture.
Communication and Intercultural Competences - Portfolio (part 3)
| Semester | 5 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 3 |
| Course code | HTBB5WKOUE |
| Type | UB |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
The students choose suitable courses from a wide range of options: Courses of variable initiatives, departments and institutions, as: Studium Generale, Kamingespräche, variable lecture series, Initiative Karrieregestaltung, International Office (Tandem Learning, Buddy System), International Wood University etc. In cooperation with their coaches and mentors students put together and document their "Communication and Intercultural Competences - Portfolio" over the course of the following three terms. Students become familiar with methods and techniques of an appropriate culture of giving and receiving feedback.
Learning Outcomes:
After completion of the course, the alumni are able to - actively follow courses, projects, events where the working language is English - work in interdisciplinary and multilingual teams - communicate about or with representatives of other cultures without falling into prejudices and clichés - communicate appropriately in different public and interpersonal situations - select and acquire specialist content for their own professionalisation path, even if the working language is English - accept and give feedback as part of an academic feedback culture.
Superior module:
Communication & Professionalisation 5.2 - Communication and Intercultural Competences
Module description:
After completion of the module, the students are able to: - actively follow courses, projects and events in which the working language is English - develop specialist knowledge independently, even if the working language is English - act in interdisciplinary and multilingual teams - communicate with representatives of other cultures without falling into prejudices and clichés - communicate appropriately in different public and interpersonal situations - maintain an appropriate academic feedback culture.
CIM - Industry 4.0 Basics
| Semester | 5 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 3 |
| Course code | HTBB5TCIVO |
| Type | VO |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1 |
| Examination character | final |
Lecture content:
The basic principles and main components of computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) form the basis of this course and therefore it is focussed on the electronically supported construction method and approaches to production planning and control. The following elements are covered: CAD - Computer Aided Design; CAP - Computer Aided Planning; CAM - Computer Aided Manufacturing; CAQ - Computer Aided Quality Assurance; ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning. The lectures highlight the importance and necessity of constant data flow through the complete production run in order to gain the most benefit from CIM. Based on this database, the new possibilities of the Internet of Things (IoT) and networked communication in the sense of Industry 4.0 are described and exemplified in applications. ...
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - describe the concept of Computer Integrated Manufacturing, and present and apply the essential elements - trace the creation and collection of data from planning to production and to represent it in production processes in accordance with the Internet of Things and the principles of Industry 4.0.
Superior module:
Main option: Forest Products Technology 3
Module description:
The students acquire in-depth knowledge of the surface treatment of wood and engineered wood. The requirements of the control and improvement of industrial processes in companies are dealt with in the lectures of Industrial Information Technology, Control Engineering as well as Logistics and CIM.
Control Engineering
| Semester | 5 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 3 |
| Course code | HTBB5TSRVO |
| Type | VO |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | final |
Lecture content:
These lectures focus on the basics of Electrotechnology and Electronics: direct-current circuit, alternating current and three-phase alternating current circuits, safety technology, circuit technology, circuit plan, electric control technology, the basics of SPS technology, electrical measurement technology, measurement errors and determination, sensor technology and signal transmission.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - read a circuit plan and identify the main consumers based on the performance data - describe the function of electronic sensors, determine their measurement errors and perform calibration - represent a switching logic using function blocks and truth table and to characterize a sensor signal.
Superior module:
Main option: Forest Products Technology 3
Module description:
The students acquire in-depth knowledge of the surface treatment of wood and engineered wood. The requirements of the control and improvement of industrial processes in companies are dealt with in the lectures of Industrial Information Technology, Control Engineering as well as Logistics and CIM.
Industrial Information Technology
| Semester | 5 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 3 |
| Course code | HTBB5SIIIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 3 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
This course is intended to provide students with information on user-oriented basic theories of IT in the field of forest products technology. The contents are: industrial measurement and test engineering and data processing; databases; computer interfaces, the human-machine interaction; scanning wood and wood-based materials: basics of industrial image processing and optimisation.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - name the essential components of industrial information technologies and compare their characteristics - select the basics of information technologies in the timber industry based on the specific requirements and to describe the requirements for the interfaces.
Superior module:
Main option: Forest Products Technology 3
Module description:
The students acquire in-depth knowledge of the surface treatment of wood and engineered wood. The requirements of the control and improvement of industrial processes in companies are dealt with in the lectures of Industrial Information Technology, Control Engineering as well as Logistics and CIM.
Logistics
| Semester | 5 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 3 |
| Course code | HTBB5TLOIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1.5 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
Basic definitions: The company in supply chain management. Material flow analysis methods, methods of process analysis, modelling and simulation of production plants.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - describe the tasks of logistics in a company and optimise individual processes using examples - understand the different types of warehouses in the company and to analyse warehouse planning using suitable methods - characterize companies on the basis of sales forecast and production process models and carry out simulation calculations for production planning.
Superior module:
Main option: Forest Products Technology 3
Module description:
The students acquire in-depth knowledge of the surface treatment of wood and engineered wood. The requirements of the control and improvement of industrial processes in companies are dealt with in the lectures of Industrial Information Technology, Control Engineering as well as Logistics and CIM.
Furniture and Component Testing
| Semester | 5 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 3 |
| Course code | HTBB5SMTVO |
| Type | VO |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1 |
| Examination character | final |
Lecture content:
In this course, the basic principles of furniture requirements are defined based on current standards and guidelines. Knowledge transfer focuses on the requirements and testing for storage furniture, tables, seating, upholstered furniture, beds, mattresses and furniture components. Test setups and machinery, safety requirements, usability checks and the question of labeling and declaration are dealt with. Well-known test institutes and their competencies are presented briefly.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to recognise the importance of furniture and parts testing as a fixed component of R&D or as a task of technical product management and to anchor it in product development in a targeted manner.
Superior module:
Main option: Forest Products Technology 3 / Furniture Design and Interior Architecture 3
Module description:
The students acquire in-depth knowledge of the surface treatment of wood and engineered wood. The requirements of the control and improvement of industrial processes in companies are dealt with in the lectures of Industrial Information Technology, Control Engineering as well as Logistics and CIM. The students grasp the interaction of various subject areas in the overall complex of furniture and interior design by expanding their knowledge of the design and construction principles. The focus of "Main option: Furniture Design and Interior Architecture 3" is on the imparting of economic principles and the quality of realisation in the context of the task (in terms of construction, surface quality and staging).
Surfaces Technology 2
| Semester | 5 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 3 |
| Course code | HTBB5SOAVO |
| Type | VO |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1 |
| Examination character | final |
Lecture content:
Based on the principles of wood-based materials the following topics are part of this course: Application technology and tests (dipping, coating, spraying, immersing, soaking, ...) with various coating systems (varnish, paper etc): the industrial norms applied in coating wood samples and composite wood boards for various applications and/or categories of utilisation: Testing the coating material (viscosity, spreading and drain-off behaviour, density, pH value, drying time, visual inspection criteria, coverage, solid-state, colour measurement, lamination strength, adhesion strength, resistance to caking); modern systems: direct coating (including post forming and ABS edging), PVC and finishing foils, direct and digital printing.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to assess the wide range of possible applications in surface technology in a differentiated way and to represent them conceptually in projects and application scenarios using examples.
Superior module:
Main option: Forest Products Technology 3 / Furniture Design and Interior Architecture 3
Module description:
The students acquire in-depth knowledge of the surface treatment of wood and engineered wood. The requirements of the control and improvement of industrial processes in companies are dealt with in the lectures of Industrial Information Technology, Control Engineering as well as Logistics and CIM. The students grasp the interaction of various subject areas in the overall complex of furniture and interior design by expanding their knowledge of the design and construction principles. The focus of "Main option: Furniture Design and Interior Architecture 3" is on the imparting of economic principles and the quality of realisation in the context of the task (in terms of construction, surface quality and staging).
Experimental Furniture Construction/Workshop
| Semester | 5 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 3 |
| Course code | HTBB5MEXIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | English |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1.5 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
In interdisciplinary teams which are interculturally composed by students and teachers from the network of partner universities, the students work out contents based on comprehensive topics. Particular attention is paid to cultural influences on communication and design processes within these teams.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - stimulate creative interventions from different perspectives and to illuminate them from different perspectives - discuss specific design decisions in intercultural teams and to develop common solutions.
Superior module:
Main option: Furniture Design and Interior Architecture 3
Module description:
The students grasp the interaction of various subject areas in the overall complex of furniture and interior design by expanding their knowledge of the design and construction principles. The focus of "Main option: Furniture Design and Interior Architecture 3" is on the imparting of economic principles and the quality of realisation in the context of the task (in terms of construction, surface quality and staging).
FEM-Simulation and Rapid Prototyping
| Semester | 5 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 3 |
| Course code | HTBB5MFEIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 3 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
The course shows the process of modern technical product development through the use of tools for digital simulation and production. The current planning of new products with 3D software opens up new possibilities in the further process of product development in the furniture industry. As part of the course, the steps from a virtually constructed piece of furniture to the simulation of the properties and the production of prototypes are presented. For this purpose, the details of the construction are virtually optimized based on the analysis in a finite element software before a real model can then be created using rapid prototyping methods. As a basis for using the FEM analysis, the theoretical requirements for the statics of furniture are conveyed in depth.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni can describe the principles of furniture statics and use FEM software for simulation. They can name the different possibilities of rapid prototyping and evaluate their advantages and disadvantages in connection with the development of furniture. They are able to apply selected methods of rapid prototyping in practice.
Superior module:
Main option: Furniture Design and Interior Architecture 3
Module description:
The students grasp the interaction of various subject areas in the overall complex of furniture and interior design by expanding their knowledge of the design and construction principles. The focus of "Main option: Furniture Design and Interior Architecture 3" is on the imparting of economic principles and the quality of realisation in the context of the task (in terms of construction, surface quality and staging).
Staging in Space
| Semester | 5 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 3 |
| Course code | HTBB5MIRIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
- The real and the virtual space - Sequence of activity and interactivity in the room - The viewer - sensory impressions - expectations - orientation - Staging in space - lighting effect - movement - Analysis and discussion of selected examples from film, stage, shop dramaturgy, showroom, ... - Creation of a real and/or virtual model
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - describe the correlations between real and virtual represented spaces with regard to design, effect and functionality and use them in a targeted manner. - describe the application of the principles of staging using tangible examples and reinterpret them for similar questions.
Superior module:
Main option: Furniture Design and Interior Architecture 3
Module description:
The students grasp the interaction of various subject areas in the overall complex of furniture and interior design by expanding their knowledge of the design and construction principles. The focus of "Main option: Furniture Design and Interior Architecture 3" is on the imparting of economic principles and the quality of realisation in the context of the task (in terms of construction, surface quality and staging).
Technical Interior Work
| Semester | 5 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 3 |
| Course code | HTBB5STIIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
Materials, properties and construction criteria; construction analysis; building physics and green building; energy and utilities management technology; sound insulation, thermal insulation and fire protection and safety; Specifications and tenders in technical interior design; Presentation and discussion of selected examples.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - describe the essential building physics criteria for a standard-compliant implementation of technical interior fittings and explain selected examples - prepare the procedure for creating a tender based on a bill of quantities and technical specifications.
Superior module:
Main option: Timber Constructions / Furniture Design and Interior Architecture 3
Module description:
The students grasp the interaction of various subject areas in the overall complex of building by expanding their knowledge of constructive and building physics basics, legal principles and basics of realisation. The students grasp the interaction of various subject areas in the overall complex of furniture and interior design by expanding their knowledge of the design and construction principles. The focus of "Main option: Furniture Design and Interior Architecture 3" is on the imparting of economic principles and the quality of realisation in the context of the task (in terms of construction, surface quality and staging).
Construction - Wood Protection
| Semester | 5 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 3 |
| Course code | HTBB5BKHVO |
| Type | VO |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1 |
| Examination character | final |
Lecture content:
The principles of wood protection in construction; Effects on wooden structures; Regulations and standards; Pre-requisites for use; Detailed instructions
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni can explain the requirements for structural wood preservation and the distinction to chemical wood preservation. They have the ability to evaluate building elements, components and detailed solutions with regard to the potential hazards and to find appropriate design variants or adaptations of existing solutions to improve wood preservation.
Superior module:
Main option: Timber Constructions 3
Module description:
The students grasp the interaction of different subject areas in the overall complex of building by expanding their knowledge of constructive and building physics basics, legal principles and basics of realisation.
Construction Implementation - Costs
| Semester | 5 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 3 |
| Course code | HTBB5BBKVO |
| Type | VO |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1 |
| Examination character | final |
Lecture content:
Introduction to the running of a construction company; overview of the structure and contents of contracts between building owner and building contractor; introduction to tenders, awarding a tender and costs; calculation of building work, coordination of construction work; introduction to project management.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni can explain Önorm B2016 "Pricing of construction services" and a standard structure of costing (calculation), which includes the following areas: Direct service costs (wages, material, equipment); Construction site overheads; Business overheads; Other overheads; Building interest rates; Risk; Profit. They can create, maintain and extend a project plan, as well as identify and document deviations.
Superior module:
Main option: Timber Constructions 3
Module description:
The students grasp the interaction of different subject areas in the overall complex of building by expanding their knowledge of constructive and building physics basics, legal principles and basics of realisation.
Construction Physics 3
| Semester | 5 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 3 |
| Course code | HTBB5BBPIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1.5 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
Thermal insulation calculations; Moisture proofing calculations; Sound insulation calculations.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to simulate and calculate the areas of thermal insulation, moisture proofing and sound insulation more specifically, partly by using software packages.
Superior module:
Main option: Timber Constructions 3
Module description:
The students grasp the interaction of different subject areas in the overall complex of building by expanding their knowledge of constructive and building physics basics, legal principles and basics of realisation.
Fire Prevention 2
| Semester | 5 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 3 |
| Course code | HTBB5BBSVO |
| Type | VO |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1 |
| Examination character | final |
Lecture content:
Assessing fire protection and safety; Verification of structural elements, means of connection, adhesives and joints; Structural fire protection; Technical fire protection; Defensive fire protection; Company fire protection; Fire protection on construction sites.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni can explain the OIB Guideline 2, the guidelines and the OIB Guidelines 2.1, 2.1 and 2.3 and apply them to the planning and construction of buildings and construction projects.
Superior module:
Main option: Timber Constructions 3
Module description:
The students grasp the interaction of different subject areas in the overall complex of building by expanding their knowledge of constructive and building physics basics, legal principles and basics of realisation.
Heating - Ventilation - Air Conditioning - Sanitary
| Semester | 5 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 3 |
| Course code | HTBB5BHKIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1.5 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
The calculation base for heating technology: explanation of energy source; examples of heat plants, sanitary technology plants, ventilation technology plants; representation of technical facilities in residential and commercial buildings.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni can explain the basics of building service technology and technical facilities and can estimate and evaluate their use for projects.
Superior module:
Main option: Timber Constructions 3
Module description:
The students grasp the interaction of different subject areas in the overall complex of building by expanding their knowledge of constructive and building physics basics, legal principles and basics of realisation.
Planning and Building Regulations
| Semester | 5 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 3 |
| Course code | HTBB5BREVO |
| Type | VO |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1 |
| Examination character | final |
Lecture content:
Basic principles of building law; Legal issues - building contract law; Rules and regulations - OIB-regulations.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni can apply the building law and the relevant guidelines for the planning and realisation of buildings. They can name the relevant basics of construction contract law, such as evidence, obligation to check and warn, warranty.
Superior module:
Main option: Timber Constructions 3
Module description:
The students grasp the interaction of different subject areas in the overall complex of building by expanding their knowledge of constructive and building physics basics, legal principles and basics of realisation.
Wood Construction - Detailed Plans
| Semester | 5 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 3 |
| Course code | HTBB5BHDIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1.5 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
Detailed plans for various wood constructions: modelling and calculation of connections; down spout plans, beam connections; column bases, frame corners, rigid girder joints, connecting joints, structural-physical basic conditions, industrial prefabrication.
Learning Outcomes:
Using the example of a real project, alumni can plan and represent the critical structures and details, taking into account fire protection in timber construction, including connections and building service technology installations.
Superior module:
Main option: Timber Constructions 3
Module description:
The students grasp the interaction of different subject areas in the overall complex of building by expanding their knowledge of constructive and building physics basics, legal principles and basics of realisation.
Bachelor Examination
| Semester | 6 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 3 |
| Course code | HTBB6APGIT |
| Type | BP |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 0 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | final |
Lecture content:
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Learning Outcomes:
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Superior module:
Bachelor Thesis 2
Module description:
In the course of the bachelor's thesis, the general professional skills, the in-depth professional skills and the scientific skills acquired during the course of study are combined and used to solve a practical, applied scientific problem. The students gain the competence to combine their knowledge in the form of a scientific thesis and to document it in a technically and structurally correct way. In the course of the final examination, the specific technical competencies as well as the competencies adjacent to the respective specialist area are presented and discussed in the form of a committee-based examination.
Environmental Management
| Semester | 6 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 3 |
| Course code | HTBB6UMAVO |
| Type | VO |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 3 |
| Examination character | final |
Lecture content:
These lectures underline the methodology of environmental management based on ISO EN 14001 ff with the aim of preparing students for the examination for environmental auditors. The following contents are covered: what is environmental management?; overview of the development of corporate environmental management; EMAS; ISO EN 14001; basic framework and requirements; aims and methods; introduction of a company environmental management system; process implementation and execution. The students acquire all the basics to be able to take the exam to become a certified company environmental manager.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to describe the implementation of corporate environmental management.
Superior module:
Economics: Special Management Techniques
Module description:
The students are able to carry out a holistic assessment of the environmental relevance of production processes and products of the timber industry and construction. They can explain and evaluate principles of sustainability and central aspects of quality and environmental management in the wood industry. Optionally the students can take exams in order to become certified environmental officers or / and quality management representatives.
Quality Management
| Semester | 6 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 3 |
| Course code | HTBB6QMAIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 3 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
Introduction to quality management, the revision of ISO 9000. QM concepts: Quality-related concepts; Management-related concepts; Product concept in QM; Product categories; Services. Norm ISO 9000:2000: The 8 QM principles of ISO 9000:2000; The main processes; The responsibility of management personnel; Management of resources; Process for realization of product; Measurement, analysis and improvements; Minimum requirements according to ISO 9001:2000. Documentation. Presentation methods: Rules for team members; Brainstorming rules; Procedure for using cards. Problem-solving methods; Ishikawa diagramme (cause and effect diagramme); Failure mode and effect analysis. Reliability. The three phases of failures. Correlations.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni can name the methods and processes of QM and can apply them practically in the operational environment.
Superior module:
Economics: Special Management Techniques
Module description:
The students are able to carry out a holistic assessment of the environmental relevance of production processes and products of the timber industry and construction. They can explain and evaluate principles of sustainability and central aspects of quality and environmental management in the wood industry. Optionally the students can take exams in order to become certified environmental officers or / and quality management representatives.
Seminar for Preparation of Second Bachelor Thesis
| Semester | 6 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 3 |
| Course code | HTBB6BUBSE |
| Type | SE |
| Kind | Bachelor thesis |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 7 |
| Examination character | final |
Lecture content:
The topics and tasks of the second bachelor thesis are derived from the student's main option/specialisation and are therefore dealt with individually. The topics can be taken from the industrial placement, from the specialisation project, from a current research project at the FH Salzburg or from another main field or module.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to write a scientific paper in the respective specialisation on a specific question. All essential contents of a scientific paper are worked out independently and the question is answered in a professional manner.
Superior module:
Bachelor Thesis 2
Module description:
In the course of the bachelor's thesis, the general professional skills, the in-depth professional skills and the scientific skills acquired during the course of study are combined and used to solve a practical, applied scientific problem. The students gain the competence to combine their knowledge in the form of a scientific thesis and to document it in a technically and structurally correct way. In the course of the final examination, the specific technical competencies as well as the competencies adjacent to the respective specialist area are presented and discussed in the form of a committee-based examination.
Study Trip
| Semester | 6 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 3 |
| Course code | HTBB6FEXEX |
| Type | EX |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
Depending on the respective specialisation, the study trip contains the visit, inspection and discussion of interesting companies, buildings, production facilities, research centers and research facilities.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - classify and expand their existing expertise in the context of current developments in the respective industry - discuss current topics of production, design, construction and research with experts in companies and research institutions and to acquire new knowledge independently in discourse.
Superior module:
Professionalisation - Study Trip
Module description:
In the course of "Individual professionalisation", specific, current content from the respective areas of specialisation is imparted.
CIM - Industry 4.0 (part 2)
| Semester | 6 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 3 |
| Course code | HTBB6TCIVO |
| Type | VO |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1 |
| Examination character | final |
Lecture content:
This course aims to further students' knowledge of CIM elements within the meaning of Industry 4.0 by means of specific examples and exercises. It includes an excursion to provide a practical example of the contents.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to apply the methods and ways of thinking of Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) in the sense of Industry 4.0 on the basis of specific tasks.
Superior module:
Main option: Forest Products Technology 4
Module description:
The students have developed a thorough understanding of the application and use of the most important tools that are used in modern design processes. They recognize the importance of data flow through the entire production process in order to be able to take advantage of the CIM technologies. In a specialisation project, the students work on a specific task, e.g. in the form of a production planning including socio-economic, ecological and qualitative aspects.
Specialisation Project
| Semester | 6 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 3 |
| Course code | HTBB6TSPPT |
| Type | PT |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 8 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
The themes and tasks of the specialisation project are complex and therefore can only be completed in cooperation with others. This project covers technological, economic, ecological and social aspects. It can be directly linked to the second bachelor thesis, depending on the theme, type of project and scope.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to independently handle a business or research project in wood technology and/or the wood industry and to document it in such a way that a scientific paper can be created.
Superior module:
Main option: Forest Products Technology 4
Module description:
The students have developed a thorough understanding of the application and use of the most important tools that are used in modern design processes. They recognize the importance of data flow through the entire production process in order to be able to take advantage of the CIM technologies. In a specialisation project, the students work on a specific task, e.g. in the form of a production planning including socio-economic, ecological and qualitative aspects.
Costs and Calculations for Furniture
| Semester | 6 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 3 |
| Course code | HTBB6MAMVO |
| Type | VO |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1 |
| Examination character | final |
Lecture content:
Construction and calculation criteria: databases and decisive factors: materials, properties and their costs: Development and production methods, cost analysis, distribution routes, transport costs and mounting; Discussion of calculations based on specific tenders and price lists.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - carry out interior design planning based on given framework conditions such as interior and furniture and technical specifications and, in particular, to calculate economically - prepare offers for specific tenders based on the assessment of material costs, workload and other operating costs - determine prices for furniture depending on quantity and sales strategy and to calculate variations.
Superior module:
Main option: Furniture Design and Interior Architecture 4
Module description:
The students work on specific project tasks including socio-economic, ecological and qualitative aspects. Backed by the Seminar for Preparation of Second Bachelor Thesis and by composing their final Bachelor Thesis, the students prove their ability to work independently on a scientific topic.
Specialisation Project
| Semester | 6 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 3 |
| Course code | HTBB6MSPPT |
| Type | PT |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 8 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
In this project, the students show that they can apply achieved knowledge to a practical question and that they can work on a larger project correctly, on time and in a comprehensive manner. The topics range from new buildings, renovations and repair measures to experimentally motivated design projects in furniture construction and interior design. The project can be directly linked to the second bachelor thesis, depending on the theme, type of project and scope.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to: - select and apply the methods and strategies used to find solutions according to scientific criteria on the basis of a concrete planning task in furniture construction or interior design - document project results completely and logically conclusive and to prepare them for scientific evaluation and presentation.
Superior module:
Main option: Furniture Design and Interior Architecture 4
Module description:
The students work on specific project tasks including socio-economic, ecological and qualitative aspects. Backed by the Seminar for Preparation of Second Bachelor Thesis and by composing their final Bachelor Thesis, the students prove their ability to work independently on a scientific topic.
Passivhaus Seminar
| Semester | 6 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 3 |
| Course code | HTBB6BPHVO |
| Type | VO |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1 |
| Examination character | final |
Lecture content:
Definition of passivhouse; criteria; planning principles (thermal insulation, airtightnes, transparent external structural elements); passivhouse ventilation, heating, summer temperatures, electrical energy; principles of energy balance using PHPP. The students acquire all the basics to be able to take the exam to become a certified passive house planner.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni can name the requirements for a passive house and can plan and realise such a house. They are able to work with the Passive House project planning package of the Passive House Institute of Dr. Feist.
Superior module:
Main option: Timber Constructions 4
Module description:
The specialisation project serves to implement the knowledge gained in the lectures. In this project, the students show that they are able to apply the acquired knowledge to a practical question and that they can work on a larger project in an accurate, timely and comprehensive manner. They recognize planning errors and can plan refurbishments and repair measures. The students work on the specific task taking into account socio-economic, ecological and qualitative aspects. In the Passive House seminar, the students acquire sound basic training in the constructive realisation of Passive House projects. They know the correlations between the passive house components and are able to create an energy balance. Backed by the Seminar for Preparation of Second Bachelor Thesis and by composing their final Bachelor Thesis, the students demonstrate their ability to work independently on a scientific topic.
Specialisation Project
| Semester | 6 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 3 |
| Course code | HTBB6BSPPT |
| Type | PT |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 8 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
The themes and tasks of the specialisation project are complex and therefore can only be completed in cooperation with others. This project covers technological, economic, ecological and social aspects. It can be directly linked to the second bachelor thesis, depending on the theme, type of project and scope.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are able to independently handle a business or research project in wood technology and/or the wood industry and to document it in such a way that a scientific paper can be created.
Superior module:
Main option: Timber Constructions 4
Module description:
The specialisation project serves to implement the knowledge gained in the lectures. In this project, the students show that they are able to apply the acquired knowledge to a practical question and that they can work on a larger project in an accurate, timely and comprehensive manner. They recognize planning errors and can plan refurbishments and repair measures. The students work on the specific task taking into account socio-economic, ecological and qualitative aspects. In the Passive House seminar, the students acquire sound basic training in the constructive realisation of Passive House projects. They know the correlations between the passive house components and are able to create an energy balance. Backed by the Seminar for Preparation of Second Bachelor Thesis and by composing their final Bachelor Thesis, the students demonstrate their ability to work independently on a scientific topic.
Elective Subject
| Semester | 6 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 3 |
| Course code | HTBB6WPFIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 4 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
At the suggestion of the students and according to the thematic and industry-specific requirements of the interdisciplinary project, various free electives are offered. Alternatively, in-depth courses with a corresponding level can be taken at other FHS degree programmes or at approved domestic and foreign universities.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are encouraged by the elective subjects to study very specific or related subjects. They are thus able to formulate questions from different fields of knowledge outside the core area of "forest products technology", "timber construction" and "furniture design and interior architecture" and to integrate them into their existing competences.
Superior module:
Professionalisation - Options
Module description:
In the course of "Individual professionalisation", specific, current content from the respective areas of specialisation is imparted.
Elective Subject 1.1
| Semester | 6 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 3 |
| Course code | HTBB6WP1IL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
At the suggestion of the students and according to the thematic and industry-specific requirements of the interdisciplinary project, various free electives are offered. Alternatively, in-depth courses with a corresponding level can be taken at other FHS degree programmes or at approved domestic and foreign universities.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are encouraged by the elective subjects to study very specific or related subjects. They are thus able to formulate questions from different fields of knowledge outside the core area of "forest products technology", "timber construction" and "furniture design and interior architecture" and to integrate them into their existing competences.
Superior module:
Professionalisation - Options 1
Module description:
In the course of "Individual professionalisation", specific, current content from the respective areas of specialisation is imparted.
Elective Subject 2
| Semester | 6 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 3 |
| Course code | HTBB6WP2IL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
At the suggestion of the students and according to the thematic and industry-specific requirements of the interdisciplinary project, various free electives are offered. Alternatively, in-depth courses with a corresponding level can be taken at other FHS degree programmes or at approved domestic and foreign universities.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are encouraged by the elective subjects to study very specific or related subjects. They are thus able to formulate questions from different fields of knowledge outside the core area of "forest products technology", "timber construction" and "furniture design and interior architecture" and to integrate them into their existing competences.
Superior module:
Professionalisation - Options 1
Module description:
In the course of "Individual professionalisation", specific, current content from the respective areas of specialisation is imparted.
Elective Subject 2.1
| Semester | 6 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 3 |
| Course code | HTBB6WP2IL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
At the suggestion of the students and according to the thematic and industry-specific requirements of the interdisciplinary project, various free electives are offered. Alternatively, in-depth courses with a corresponding level can be taken at other FHS degree programmes or at approved domestic and foreign universities.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are encouraged by the elective subjects to study very specific or related subjects. They are thus able to formulate questions from different fields of knowledge outside the core area of "forest products technology", "timber construction" and "furniture design and interior architecture" and to integrate them into their existing competences.
Superior module:
Professionalisation - Options 1
Module description:
In the course of "Individual professionalisation", specific, current content from the respective areas of specialisation is imparted.
Elective Subject 2.2
| Semester | 6 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 3 |
| Course code | HTBB6WP2IL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
At the suggestion of the students and according to the thematic and industry-specific requirements of the interdisciplinary project, various free electives are offered. Alternatively, in-depth courses with a corresponding level can be taken at other FHS degree programmes or at approved domestic and foreign universities.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are encouraged by the elective subjects to study very specific or related subjects. They are thus able to formulate questions from different fields of knowledge outside the core area of "forest products technology", "timber construction" and "furniture design and interior architecture" and to integrate them into their existing competences.
Superior module:
Professionalisation - Options 1
Module description:
In the course of "Individual professionalisation", specific, current content from the respective areas of specialisation is imparted.
Elective Subject 2.3
| Semester | 6 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 3 |
| Course code | HTBB6WP2IL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
At the suggestion of the students and according to the thematic and industry-specific requirements of the interdisciplinary project, various free electives are offered. Alternatively, in-depth courses with a corresponding level can be taken at other FHS degree programmes or at approved domestic and foreign universities.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are encouraged by the elective subjects to study very specific or related subjects. They are thus able to formulate questions from different fields of knowledge outside the core area of "forest products technology", "timber construction" and "furniture design and interior architecture" and to integrate them into their existing competences.
Superior module:
Professionalisation - Options 1
Module description:
In the course of "Individual professionalisation", specific, current content from the respective areas of specialisation is imparted.
Elective Subject 2.4
| Semester | 6 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 3 |
| Course code | HTBB6WP2IL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Lecture content:
At the suggestion of the students and according to the thematic and industry-specific requirements of the interdisciplinary project, various free electives are offered. Alternatively, in-depth courses with a corresponding level can be taken at other FHS degree programmes or at approved domestic and foreign universities.
Learning Outcomes:
The alumni are encouraged by the elective subjects to study very specific or related subjects. They are thus able to formulate questions from different fields of knowledge outside the core area of "forest products technology", "timber construction" and "furniture design and interior architecture" and to integrate them into their existing competences.
Superior module:
Professionalisation - Options 1
Module description:
In the course of "Individual professionalisation", specific, current content from the respective areas of specialisation is imparted.
| Legend | |
| Semester | Semesters 1, 3, 5: courses held only in winter semester (mid-September to end of January), Semesters 2, 4, 6: courses held only in summer semester (mid-February to end of June) |
| SWS | weekly contact hours over 14 weeks in semester (example SWS 2 equals 28 contact hours for the whole course |
| ECTS Credits | Work load in ECTS credits, 1 ECTS credit equals an estimated 25 hours of work for the student |
| Type | BP = Bachelor final exam DP/MP = Master final exam IL = Lecture with integrated project work IT = Individual training/phases LB = Lab (session) PS = Pro-seminar PT = Project RC = Course with integrated reflective practice RE = Revision course SE = Seminar TU = Tutorial UB = Practice session/Subject practical sessions VO = Lecture |