Sensor Systems Technology (SSTM)

In many machines and in daily life, sensors play an increasingly important role. Sensorics is therefore seen as one of the fastest-developing branches of technology with a bright future. Traditionally, sensors and actuators are applied in process and production technology, but there is also an increasing demand in automotive as well as in medicine and environment technology applications. Since current and future sensor systems have to be smart, the programme has to cover a wide range of topics such as physical, optical and chemical sensors and their applications as well as control, bus systems, programming, micro controllers, pattern recognition and signal processing. Emphasis is placed on a theoretical natural sciences background as well as on technologies. German students are expected to complete their final thesis project in a foreign country, whereas foreign students do this in Karlsruhe. Therefore, students acquire skills in working in mixed international teams and are very well prepared for employment with a "global player". Students may choose two focal subjects from the following: environmental sensorics, medical sensorics, microsystems and hybrid technology, and numerics/advanced programming. This broad education enables companies to employ degree-holders in various fields and therefore enhances job opportunities. Statistics reveal that students are quick to find excellent jobs after completing this study programme. The small intake size of 25 students a year facilitates close contact between lecturers and students. A close relation and cooperation with local and global industry is also ensured. Course content includes the complete range of sensor systems topics: advanced natural sciences for sensor development, electronics, signal processing, control systems, pattern recognition, communication and bus systems. In semesters two and three, modules are offered in which the students can focus on subjects such as medical sensorics, environmental sensorics, hybrid technology or advanced programming. Furthermore, projects must also be completed in semesters two and three. The non-technical modules are: German language and management.