Studying at the FH Aachen - Fachbereich Luft- und ...

ACHelorS deGree ProGrAmmeS
,Faculty:
energy technology
,degree programme:
b. eng.
, language of
instruction:
German
, Standard period
of study:
6 semesters
Physical engineering*
,Faculty:
energy technology
,degree programme:
b. eng.
, languages of
instruction:
1st-2nd semesters
english, 3rd-6th semesters
German
, Standard period
of study:
6 semesters
,Academic counsellor:
Prof. dr. rer. nat.
Arno Förster
telephone:
+ 49 241 6009 53140
e-mail:
foerster@fh-aachen.de
54 Studying at the FH Aachen
PHySiKinGenieUrweSen
(PHySiCAl enGineerinG)
wherever physical research results
flow into technological developments,
graduates of the Physical Engineering
Degree Programme provide the
bridge: They plan and design physicaltechnical
equipment, develop measuring
and manufacturing procedures, simulate
technical systems using mathematical
models, and conduct physical experiments
within the framework of reseach
and development. They also participate
in the monitoring and testing of large
physical-technical equipment. Their major
task is to implement the laws and operating
principles of physics and apply them
to marketable products. When, for example,
a high-energy laser beam is used in
a surgical application, a high-precision
manufacturing process, a CD burner or
a measurement instrument, physical
engineers are at work. After completing
a broad natural scientific and technical
education, numerous possible professional
fields are available to graduates, such
as the semiconductor and automotive
industries, mechanical engineering,
the optics industry, laser and medical
technology–wherever technical problems
must be solved using a systematic and
interdisciplinary approach based on the
natural sciences. They work in sector
planning engineering offices and in the
development of software for technical
and scientific applications. The concen-
trations are especially focussed on these
fields, because this is where extremely
challenging technical fields are developing
and where qualified physical engineers
will always find good professional
opportunities.
Within the profile of the degree
programme, you will find the most
current subject areas, which are important
for beginning your career after
graduation. These include design engineering,
laser and optics technology,
automatic control engineering, semiconductor
technology and nanotechnology,
as well as business economics. As a
result of the university’s close cooperation
with the Jülich Research Centre,
one of the largest research facilities
in Europe, joint courses are offered
in advanced laboratories. There is the
opportunity to undertake final projects
or internships through joint research
projects.