University of Applied Sciences – Hochschule Offenburg

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Mechanical Engineering and Process Engineering integrate
different systems from classical Mechanical Engineering
as well as from Electrical and Process Engineering, in order
to produce competitive products. In this way, issues
in Engineering Science, apart from technical know-how,
demand economic, ecological and social competences.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
(Mechanical Engineering and Process Engineering)
In the fi rst three semesters students mainly acquire
mathematical and natural science basics, followed by the
main semester with three focal points in Development,
Construction and Production. In the subsequent study
period, the emphasis is on the three areas of Development,
Construction and Production. The Master degree program
increases the depth and reinforces the knowledge gained in
Bachelor studies, while application oriented contents in the
engineering sciences are the focal points. The university
also offers the specialized degree program Mechanical
Engineering. The study program concludes with a graduate
thesis prepared while in a company.
PROCESS ENGINEERING
After completion of stage I studies, students in the degree
program Process Engineering can decide between one of
three key areas in the fi elds of Energy, Environment or
Biotechnology. In this case, there is also the possibilty to
further the acquired knowledge in the subsequently offered
Master programs “Energy Conversion and Management“
and “Process Engineering“.
PROJECTS FROM RESEARCH AND STUDIES:
TECHNOLOGY AND FUNCTION
Systems developed in Mechanical Engineering and
Process Engineering not only have to function, but also
have to comply with standards of Process Engineering. For
instance, the fl ow form appears in different ways during
moment transmission in viscous couplings. And the turning
moment, depending upon the fl ow form, is important
for its application. In this process different disciplines cooperate:
Product development along with modern CAD-systems,
as well as calculation of “fi nite element programs”
(FEM), production of numerically controlled high capacity
milling and turning machines along with numerical fl ow
simulations and rheological fl uid qualities.