@inproceedings{WestnerFuhrmannWaasetal., author = {Westner, Markus and Fuhrmann, Thomas and Waas, Thomas and Skelton, David}, title = {Internationalization of a Computer Science Faculty}, series = {9th Annual International Conference on Computer Science Education: Innovation and Technology (CSEIT 2018), 2018, Singapore}, booktitle = {9th Annual International Conference on Computer Science Education: Innovation and Technology (CSEIT 2018), 2018, Singapore}, doi = {10.5176/2251-2195_CSEIT18.118}, pages = {33 -- 38}, abstract = {The paper at hand describes how a regional university of applied sciences tried to internationalize its learning and teaching environment. It describes the challenges encountered, the managerial approach taken, illustrates the implemented initiatives, and how effective they turned out. The results might be relevant to faculty staff in managerial positions at regional universities all over the world that face the challenge to internationalize their teaching and learning environment for the benefit of their domestic students.}, subject = {Internationalisierung}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{CantalloubeGomezGonzalezAbsiletal., author = {Cantalloube, Faustine and Gomez-Gonzalez, Carlos and Absil, Olivier and Cantero, Carles and Bacher, Regis and Bonse, Markus and Bottom, Michael and Dahlqvist, Carl-Henrik and Desgrange, C{\´e}lia and Flasseur, Olivier and Fuhrmann, Thomas and Henning, Thomas H. and Jensen-Clem, Rebecca and Kenworthy, Matthew and Mawet, Dimitri and Mesa, Dino and Meshkat, Tiffany and Mouillet, David and M{\"u}ller, Andr{\´e} and Nasedkin, Evert and Pairet, Benoit and Pi{\´e}rard, S{\´e}bastien and Ruffio, Jean-Baptiste and Samland, Matthias and Stone, Jordan and van Droogenbroeck, Marc}, title = {Exoplanet imaging data challenge: benchmarking the various image processing methods for exoplanet detection}, series = {Adaptive Optics Systems VII : 14-22 December 2020, online only, United States}, booktitle = {Adaptive Optics Systems VII : 14-22 December 2020, online only, United States}, editor = {Schmidt, Dirk and Schreiber, Laura and Vernet, Elise}, publisher = {SPIE}, isbn = {9781510636835}, doi = {10.1117/12.2574803}, pages = {321}, abstract = {The Exoplanet Imaging Data Challenge is a community-wide effort meant to offer a platform for a fair and common comparison of image processing methods designed for exoplanet direct detection. For this purpose, it gathers on a dedicated repository (Zenodo), data from several high-contrast ground-based instruments worldwide in which we injected synthetic planetary signals. The data challenge is hosted on the CodaLab competition platform, where participants can upload their results. The specifications of the data challenge are published on our website https://exoplanet-imaging-challenge.github.io/. The first phase, launched on the 1st of September 2019 and closed on the 1st of October 2020, consisted in detecting point sources in two types of common data-set in the field of high-contrast imaging: data taken in pupil-tracking mode at one wavelength (subchallenge 1, also referred to as ADI) and multispectral data taken in pupil-tracking mode (subchallenge 2, also referred to as ADI+mSDI). In this paper, we describe the approach, organisational lessons-learnt and current limitations of the data challenge, as well as preliminary results of the participants' submissions for this first phase. In the future, we plan to provide permanent access to the standard library of data sets and metrics, in order to guide the validation and support the publications of innovative image processing algorithms dedicated to high-contrast imaging of planetary systems.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{DiehlWolffFuhrmannetal., author = {Diehl, Andreas and Wolff, Lilli and Fuhrmann, Thomas and Niemetz, Michael and M{\"o}rtlbauer, Stefanie and Dirnberger, Sandra}, title = {Compact Freshmen Welcome Seminar for Engineering Students}, series = {Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences}, booktitle = {Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences}, number = {228}, publisher = {Elsevier}, doi = {10.1016/j.sbspro.2016.07.007}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:898-opus4-31034}, pages = {45 -- 52}, abstract = {The Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology of the OTH Regensburg developed and implemented a compact freshmen seminar for the afternoon of the first day of study. The intention of this seminar is to help the freshmen during their transition between school and study without losing lecture time in the first semester. The concept was tested with one small study group at the beginning of the summer semester 2015. To rate the impact of the seminar and to find aspects for continuous improvement an evaluation method was developed and used. Due to the good student resonance during the first run, this introduction seminar was held again in the winter semester 2015/16. It is planned to integrate this seminar as a regular session for all freshmen of the faculty curriculum and monitor the long-term effects of student motivation and success.}, language = {en} } @article{FuhrmannMandlShamoninChamonine, author = {Fuhrmann, Thomas and Mandl, Roland and Shamonin (Chamonine), Mikhail}, title = {Analysis of learning improvement on changing lab course from single experiments to projects}, series = {International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education}, volume = {52}, journal = {International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education}, number = {4}, publisher = {SAGE}, doi = {10.1177/0020720915583863}, pages = {287 -- 297}, abstract = {During recent years, there has been a trend to replace traditional lab courses by project-based learning activities. However, there is currently little scientific evidence for educational improvements through such changes. Some years ago, a lab course on electrical measurements in our bachelor Electrical Engineering and Information Technology was modified from single experiments to projects. This change led to a significant increase in the necessary manpower and lab costs. To justify these higher efforts, it is important to investigate if the learning success increased. We carried out the surveys and collected the statistical data from the students who attended this course. In order to see if the students appreciated this lab course and if there was an objective increase of the students' knowledge, these results were evaluated. Evaluation of the grades in the lecture and lab courses shows that the increase of the students' theoretical and practical knowledge is statistically significant.}, language = {en} } @misc{WestnerFuhrmann, author = {Westner, Markus and Fuhrmann, Thomas}, title = {Applied Learning through Industry Collaboration}, series = {Applied Learning Conference, 2020, Singapur}, journal = {Applied Learning Conference, 2020, Singapur}, abstract = {Purpose In 1969, Germany founded a new type of tertiary education institution, the so-called "Universities of Applied Sciences" (UAS). In contrast to traditional universities, UAS are supposed to educate their students based on scientific methods but with a high degree of application orientation (Wissenschaftsrat, 2010). The goal was to generate highly employable graduates. Since then the number of UAS in Germany has risen to 216 in 2018/2019 (Statistisches Bundesamt, 2019). ~45\% of all German students start their tertiary education at a UAS (Autorengruppe Bildungsberichterstattung, 2018). UAS graduates are well perceived by domestic employers, enjoy high recruiting rates and attractive salary levels. The educational model has proven so successful that its approach and underlying philosophy has been replicated under terms such as "cooperative education" or "applied learning" in a vast number of different countries and educational systems around the globe (Altbach, Reisberg, \& Rumbley, 2011). This talk critically describes the key aspects that constitute German UAS' approaches to industry-oriented applied learning. The findings are relevant for academics, policy makers, and industry representatives to generate ideas on how to improve study curricula, policies, or collaboration between academia and industry. Method The approach taken consists of a descriptive and structured account of the key aspects that constitute the study curricula of a UAS from an applied learning perspective. By building on their own experiences as teaching professors and part of a German UAS' managerial team, the research method taken resembles an action research-oriented approach. Key Findings German UAS have numerous application-oriented learning elements in their curricula. These elements are performed inside the university like lab courses but many of these learning elements are carried out in cooperation with industry. Bachelor programs span over seven semesters. Fundamentals are taught in the first two semesters and from the third semester on, more and more application-oriented lectures and labs become part of the curricula. In the fifth semester, a mandatory internship is integrated in the study program. This internship is carried out either at companies in Germany or abroad. It is the goal of the internship that the students gain first practical experience in a real work environment. The work tasks in internship should be similar to the later professional demands and should contain a project. The students themselves are responsible for finding an appropriate job and organize the administrative aspects around the internship, thus their self-organization skills are advanced. The UAS teaching staff supervises the internships from an academic perspective. This mandatory internship has numerous advantages: students experience real industry environment and they build contacts to later employers thus forming a potential pathway to future employment. Bachelor and master courses each finish with thesis work. The majority of theses is carried out in companies under university supervision. This is a second chance for the students to accomplish a company project, to gain practical experience and to get in touch with potential employers. In addition to undergraduate and postgraduate education, German UAS do a lot of applied research together with companies. This applied research can also be the basis for the work of Ph.D students. Industry representatives are also involved when designing new study programs as consultants and give advice for accreditation and reaccreditation of programs. All these activities of German universities of applied sciences lead to a high practical relevance of education programs and to a high degree of employability of UAS graduates.}, language = {en} } @misc{WestnerFuhrmann, author = {Westner, Markus and Fuhrmann, Thomas}, title = {Entwicklung eines Programms f{\"u}r internationale Gastdozierende als Good Practice Modell f{\"u}r die Hochschulinternationalisierung}, series = {Internationalisierung der Curricula in den MINT-F{\"a}chern (ICM 2018), Berlin}, journal = {Internationalisierung der Curricula in den MINT-F{\"a}chern (ICM 2018), Berlin}, abstract = {Der Freistaat Bayern finanziert seit einigen Jahren ein Hochschulprogramm zur F{\"o}rderung von internationalen Gastprofessorinnen und Gastprofessoren an seinen Hochschulen. Mit diesen Finanzmitteln f{\"o}rdert die OTH Regensburg unter anderem internationale Gastvorlesungen. In der Fakult{\"a}t Informatik und Mathematik wurde seit 2015 eine Zusammenstellung internationaler Gastvorlesungen entwickelt, die als Wahlpflichtf{\"a}cher systematisch in ein bestehendes Curriculum integriert sind. So werden den heimischen Studierenden internationale Erfahrungen erm{\"o}glicht ("internationalization at home"), die fachliche Breite des Curriculums wird erh{\"o}ht und es k{\"o}nnen auf Basis pers{\"o}nlicher Kontakte internationale Hochschulpartnerschaften neu gekn{\"u}pft und weiter entwickelt werden. Jede Vorlesung in diesem Programm besteht aus mehreren Teilen. Zum Vorlesungsbeginn werden die geplanten Inhalte und Anforderung den Studierenden in einer Videokonferenz erl{\"a}utert. Die Studierenden erhalten Unterlagen, um sich in Selbstlerneinheiten auf die Pr{\"a}senzvorlesungen des Gastes vorzubereiten. Im Pr{\"a}senzteil verbringt die/der Gastdozierende ca. 2 bis 3 Wochen in Regensburg und h{\"a}lt an der Hochschule Blockvorlesungen. So ist es m{\"o}glich, Veranstaltungen mit 5 ECTS Credits in einem "blended learning" Lehr-/Lernformat durchzuf{\"u}hren. Studierende sch{\"a}tzen das Programm sehr und {\"a}ußern sich in Evaluationen {\"a}ußerst positiv {\"u}ber die fachliche und didaktische Erweiterung des F{\"a}cherspektrums. Dieses Programm wird als "good practice" innerhalb der Hochschule angesehen und soll in anderen technischen Fakult{\"a}ten verbreitet werden, u.a. wurde ein "Prozesshandbuch" mit konkreten Beispielen und Handreichungen erstellt. Der Vortrag geht auf diese und weitere Umsetzungsaspekte sowie zugeh{\"o}rige Herausforderungen ein.}, subject = {Hochschule}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{FuhrmannFarmbauerNiemetz, author = {Fuhrmann, Thomas and Farmbauer, Michael and Niemetz, Michael}, title = {Integrating GNU Radio into a Virtual Course about Communication Systems}, series = {44th International Convention on Information, Communication and Electronic Technology (MIPRO): 27.09. - 01.10.2021, Opatija, Croatia}, booktitle = {44th International Convention on Information, Communication and Electronic Technology (MIPRO): 27.09. - 01.10.2021, Opatija, Croatia}, publisher = {IEEE}, isbn = {978-953-233-101-1}, doi = {10.23919/MIPRO52101.2021.9596700}, pages = {1565 -- 1570}, abstract = {Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the course Communication Systems was transferred from presence to a virtual lecture. No hands-on lab experiments were possible. Therefore, a GNU Radio practical part was integrated into the lecture. A tutorial was written to guide students through the first steps with GNU Radio to decrease initial problems and increase student motivation. Several examples were given regarding digital signal processing, analogue and digital modulation and demodulation. Software Defined Radio receivers were set up in the amateur radio lab of the university and connected to the internet so that students were able to get real radio data to be analyzed and demodulated with their own GNU Radio models. This enables a knowledge transfer from simulated signal processing to the analysis and demodulation of real live signals. Students showed medium to high interest in practical examples during the lectures and tried their own GNU Radio simulations. Overall, the integration of GNU Radio and Software Defined Radio receivers into this virtual lecture gave additional benefits for the students to deal with signal processing and demodulation experiments. It is planned to use GNU Radio in the future for complementary practical examples to the hands-on experiments in the lab.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Fuhrmann, author = {Fuhrmann, Thomas}, title = {Let the students publish}, series = {IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering (TALE), 26-29 August 2013, Bali Dynasty Resort, Kuta, Indonesia}, booktitle = {IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering (TALE), 26-29 August 2013, Bali Dynasty Resort, Kuta, Indonesia}, publisher = {IEEE}, isbn = {978-1-4673-6355-6}, doi = {10.1109/TALE.2013.6654515}, abstract = {In technical study programs on the bachelor level the focus is mainly directed on the scientific education in theory and practice. Publication is usually started during the PhD phase when students write their first scientific papers. During the last years some very successful projects were made at the university of applied sciences Regensburg to motivate bachelor students doing their first own small publications. The results of these projects are presented in this paper and ideas how students can publish are given.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{AltmannBirknerHaeckletal., author = {Altmann, Andreas and Birkner, Wolfgang and H{\"a}ckl, Franz-Xaver and Hanner, Christopher and Liebhart, Peter and Metschl, Samuel and Weck, Florian and Farmbauer, Michael and Heiß, Manfred and Cuno, H.-H. and Fuhrmann, Thomas and Mandl, Roland and Mottok, J{\"u}rgen and Niemetz, Michael}, title = {Payload development and launch of a stratosphere balloon mission}, series = {IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON 2014), 3-5 April 2014, Istanbul, Turkey}, booktitle = {IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON 2014), 3-5 April 2014, Istanbul, Turkey}, doi = {10.1109/EDUCON.2014.6826065}, abstract = {During a student project a stratosphere balloon was developed and launched. This project included the definition of the balloon parameters and the scientific instruments for performing atmospheric measurements, the development of all mechanical and electronic parts, the administration of the project as well as the management tasks related to the balloon launch. The main challenge for the students was the high complexity of the project due to tasks involving many different knowledge domains and the long project duration from the initial definition to the launch.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Fuhrmann, author = {Fuhrmann, Thomas}, title = {Realizing a complex student project over several semesters}, series = {Proceedings of the 2012 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON), 17-20 April 2012, Marrakech, Morocco}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 2012 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON), 17-20 April 2012, Marrakech, Morocco}, publisher = {IEEE}, isbn = {978-1-4673-1456-5}, issn = {2165-9567}, doi = {10.1109/EDUCON.2012.6201067}, abstract = {Project Based Learning (PBL) has become a popular method for lab courses to teach practical topics. Most of the student projects are tailored in their complexity and need a defined time for a student team within one semester. With this defined and often reduced complexity of the projects the practical relevance is doubtful. In this here shown approach for a PBL lab an industry project with the original complexity is used and structured into several parts. These are sequentially dependent and have to be solved in a defined order by student groups. Each group has to develop one component and has the responsibility for a working result at the end of their subproject. Each group interacts with other groups during the same semester to develop a working system. Student groups in the following semesters take the results from previous semesters and develop the entire project further on. With this type of PBL an own dynamic of the student work is evolving which is not possible with small complexity tailored projects.}, language = {en} } @article{Fuhrmann, author = {Fuhrmann, Thomas}, title = {Spherical lens aberration minimization method for short-range free-space light transmission}, series = {Optical Engineering}, volume = {61}, journal = {Optical Engineering}, number = {8}, publisher = {SPIE}, address = {Bellingham, Wash.}, issn = {1560-2303}, doi = {10.1117/1.OE.61.8.085101}, abstract = {Spherical aberrations of lenses lead to increased spot radii on the focal plane. Several methods, such as optimizing thickness and radii or building lens groups, are known to minimize these spherical aberrations. Here, an innovative method for spherical aberration minimization is introduced; it can be used for short-range free-space optical communication systems, such as unit power afocal relay trains, lens waveguides, and periodic lens systems. This spherical aberration compensation principle is based on the combination of two identical spherical convex lenses at an optimal distance. Due to the higher refractive power for rays with an larger axis distance, rays from the outer area of the first lens intersect the inner area of the second lens, and vice versa. With this setup, the radial refractive power deviation of the two lenses compensate each other. Analytic calculations and numerical simulations are done to confirm this behavior, and measurements using two symmetric spherical lenses with polymer optical fibers as light feed confirm the calculations. Simulations and measurements show a very good matching behavior except for an unknown systematic error. At a lens distance of 300 mm, the optical attenuation decreased by ∼2 dB compared with a very small lens distance. This leads to the conclusion that this proposed spherical aberration minimization method works as theoretically predicted.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{NiemetzFuhrmannFarmbauer, author = {Niemetz, Michael and Fuhrmann, Thomas and Farmbauer, Michael}, title = {Comprehensive Amateur Radio Education including Public Outreach}, series = {IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference (ISEC), 16-16 March 2019, Princeton, NJ, USA}, booktitle = {IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference (ISEC), 16-16 March 2019, Princeton, NJ, USA}, publisher = {IEEE}, doi = {10.1109/ISECon.2019.8882078}, pages = {98 -- 103}, abstract = {An amateur radio lecture was developed and is conducted within the general education program of the Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Regensburg. This course enables the students to participate in a variety of activities within the university. Different learning formats for communication engineering are carried out in combination with an amateur radio station of the university. Additionally, some of the projects serve as anchor points for increased visibility of the university in local society, e.g. by carrying out public events in connection with the local amateur radio community. It is seen that this course together with the amateur radio station have several positive effects for technical education and university visibility.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{Fuhrmann, author = {Fuhrmann, Thomas}, title = {Experiences from Transforming a Lecture "Communication Systems" from Presence to Virtual Format during the COVID-19 Pandemic}, series = {7th International Conference on Higher Education Advances (HEAd'21): 22.06.2021 - 23.06.2021, Valencia}, booktitle = {7th International Conference on Higher Education Advances (HEAd'21): 22.06.2021 - 23.06.2021, Valencia}, publisher = {Universitat Polit{\`e}cnica de Val{\`e}ncia}, address = {Valencia}, doi = {10.4995/head21.2021.12430}, pages = {297 -- 305}, abstract = {This article describes the transitions of an existing lecture "Communication Systems" from a conventional presence format to a virtual format due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The process of transformation, the evolution of the lecture during the virtual semester and the lessons learned are characterized. The changed exam format from presence to virtual format with the experiences are described. Results of a student evaluation at the end of the semester are shown.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{FuhrmannNiemetz, author = {Fuhrmann, Thomas and Niemetz, Michael}, title = {Planned Chaos in Electrical Engineering Education}, series = {6th International Conference on Higher Education Advances (HEAd'20): 02.06.2020 - 05.06.2020, Valencia}, booktitle = {6th International Conference on Higher Education Advances (HEAd'20): 02.06.2020 - 05.06.2020, Valencia}, publisher = {Universitat Polit{\`e}cnica de Val{\`e}ncia}, isbn = {9788490488119}, doi = {10.4995/head20.2020.10989}, abstract = {This paper presents the idea to intentionally introduce planned chaos into electrical engineering lectures and lab courses to improve students' learning success. The reason to present this idea are several personal experiences in daily teaching. If students experience some uncertainty in their study program, it is seen that they have higher challenges and therefore higher learning success in managing uncertain situations. In these ways, students acquire methodical and social competences to deal with uncertainty and achieve productive results in an unstable working environment. If, however, the chaos is too large, students are over-strained with the situation, distracted from the actual learning targets and consequently learning results will be worse, drop-out rates will increase and they will be frustrated. The beneficial level of uncertainty depends on the student culture, academic progress and personality characteristics. The competence to deal with complex situations is essential for later professional life where unexpected circumstances occur regularly. Introducing planned chaos into lectures and lab courses has not to be confused with a missing didactic concept and is no justification for a bad preparation. Planned chaos is a demanding concept for professors to find the right implementation for an optimized learning outcome. These described findings are experienced from practical work and student evaluations.}, language = {en} } @article{FuhrmannMottok, author = {Fuhrmann, Thomas and Mottok, J{\"u}rgen}, title = {Ethical, intercultural and professional impulses integrated into a transmission systems lecture}, series = {2017 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON), 25-28 April 2017, Athens, Greece}, journal = {2017 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON), 25-28 April 2017, Athens, Greece}, publisher = {IEEE}, doi = {10.1109/EDUCON.2017.7942829}, pages = {92 -- 95}, abstract = {In the sixth semester of the bachelor study course "Electrical Engineering and Information Technology", a lecture "Transmission Systems" is given. It explains basic principles, circuits and systems of electrical and optical transmission systems. Short intellectual impulses, which address professional, intercultural and ethical issues of engineers' working life are integrated into this regular lecture. In each lecture unit, an impulse with one specific topic is given approximately in the middle of the lecture hour. An evaluation was done at the end of the semester, which shows that most of the students remember the discussed topics and state high interest due to high importance for their professional life. Due to these encouraging results, this concept will be developed further.}, language = {en} } @article{SteinkirchnerFuhrmannNiemetz, author = {Steinkirchner, Alfons and Fuhrmann, Thomas and Niemetz, Michael}, title = {Channel Coded Processor for Enhanced Safety}, series = {International Journal of Future Computer and Communication (IJFCC)}, volume = {6}, journal = {International Journal of Future Computer and Communication (IJFCC)}, number = {2}, publisher = {International Association of Computer Science and Information}, address = {Singapore}, issn = {2010-3751}, doi = {10.18178/ijfcc.2017.6.2.489}, pages = {58 -- 62}, abstract = {Several concepts are known for improving processor safety, all of them having their pros and cons. Some are very resource intensive, others have limited capabilities regarding the provided error safety. In this paper we use research on channel coding of noisy communication channels known from communication theory as an analogy to random bit errors in processors. We incorporate this knowledge into processor design to suggest a new error correction concept by using channel coding in processors. The new concept of a Channel Coded Processor could provide effective implementation of redundancy by the channel coding that enables error correction. The concept could also create a complete chain of redundancy in all areas and components of the processor ranging from the code compiler through the processing hardware to the output of the information.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{FuhrmannNiemetz, author = {Fuhrmann, Thomas and Niemetz, Michael}, title = {Transdisciplinary Bachelor Course Connecting Business and Electrical Engineering}, series = {4th International Conference on Higher Education Advances (HEAd'18), 2018, Universitat Polit{\`e}cnica de Val{\`e}ncia, Val{\`e}ncia}, booktitle = {4th International Conference on Higher Education Advances (HEAd'18), 2018, Universitat Polit{\`e}cnica de Val{\`e}ncia, Val{\`e}ncia}, doi = {10.4995/HEAd18.2018.8056}, abstract = {The OTH Regensburg has a broad variety of study programs in technical, business, social and health sciences. Up to now there is no integral connection in the bachelor curricula between business and technical faculties except for some small subjects. The scope of this project is to develop a new course specialization which connects engineering and business thinking. Electrical engineering students should learn basics of business science and how managers think. Business students should vice versa learn fundamentals of engineering and how engineers solve problems. Students from both faculties work together in projects where they act like start-up companies developing a new product and bringing it into the market. It is seen a transdisciplinary effect: These projects gain innovative results between the disciplines compared to student projects of one isolated discipline. Evaluation results from the first two cohorts indicate high student satisfaction, high learning success as well as directions for further improvement.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{ZhengFuhrmannXuetal., author = {Zheng, Jihong and Fuhrmann, Thomas and Xu, Boqing and Schreiner, Rupert and Jia, Hongzhi and Zhang, Wei and Wang, Ning and Seebauer, Gudrun and Zhu, Jiyan}, title = {Curriculum design and German student exchange for Sino-German Bachelor program majored in optoelectronics engineering}, series = {14th Conference on Education and Training in Optics and Photonics (ETOP 2017), 29-31.05.2017, Hangzhou, China, 29-31.05.2017}, booktitle = {14th Conference on Education and Training in Optics and Photonics (ETOP 2017), 29-31.05.2017, Hangzhou, China, 29-31.05.2017}, publisher = {SPIE}, doi = {10.1117/12.2269574}, pages = {134}, abstract = {Different higher education backgrounds in China and Germany led to challenges in the curriculum design at the beginning of our cooperative bachelor program in Optoelectronics Engineering. We see challenges in different subject requirements from both sides and in the German language requirements for Chinese students. The curriculum was optimized according to the AS IIN criteria, which makes it acceptable and und erstandable by both countries. German students are integrated into the Chinese class and get the sa me lectures like their Chinese colleagues. Intercultural and curriculum challenges are successfully solved. The results are summarized to provide an example for other similar international programs.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{NiemetzFuhrmann, author = {Niemetz, Michael and Fuhrmann, Thomas}, title = {Wie k{\"o}nnen wir Professorinnen und Professoren ein {\"u}berfachliches Studium vermitteln?}, series = {Tagungsband zum 3. Symposium zur Hochschullehre in den MINT-F{\"a}chern (MINT-Symposium), N{\"u}rnberg 25. und 26.09.2017}, booktitle = {Tagungsband zum 3. Symposium zur Hochschullehre in den MINT-F{\"a}chern (MINT-Symposium), N{\"u}rnberg 25. und 26.09.2017}, abstract = {Die Transdisziplinarit{\"a}t ist als wichtiger Innovationsmotor in aller Munde, entstehen doch an den Schnittstellen und in den Zwischenr{\"a}umen der etablierten Wissenschaften neue Ideen und damit die zuk{\"u}nftige Wertsch{\"o}pfung unserer Industrie. Wir alle wurden in der Welt von gestern sozialisiert, f{\"u}r die meisten T{\"a}tigkeiten in der Industrie war tiefes und spezialisiertes Fachwissen essentiell und auch ausreichend. Wir wurden zu Spezialisten ausgebildet und aufgrund dieser Kompetenz in der Arbeitswelt gesch{\"a}tzt und auch auf unsere Professuren berufen. Doch ist dies eine ausreichende Basis, um unsere Absolventinnen und Absolventen auf die neue komplexe Welt ubiquit{\"a}r verf{\"u}gbaren und durchsuchbaren Wissens ad{\"a}quat vorzubereiten? K{\"o}nnen wir mit unserem Mindset aus der Vergangenheit die ben{\"o}tigten {\"u}berfachlichen Kompetenzen f{\"u}r die Zukunft vermitteln? Diese selbstkritische Auseinandersetzung ist schmerzhaft, doch nur durch diese Analyse k{\"o}nnen wir unsere alten Denkmuster in engen Fachdisziplinen ablegen und zu einem neuen vernetzten Denken f{\"u}r eine zukunftsgerichtete Lehre kommen.}, language = {de} } @article{WestnerFuhrmann, author = {Westner, Markus and Fuhrmann, Thomas}, title = {Internationale Gastdozierende virtuell und vor Ort}, series = {Die Neue Hochschule}, journal = {Die Neue Hochschule}, publisher = {hlb Hochschullehrerbund e.V.}, pages = {6}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{BlankBrunnerFuhrmannetal., author = {Blank, M. and Brunner, Stefan and Fuhrmann, Thomas and Meier, Hans and Niemetz, Michael}, title = {Embedded Linux in engineering education}, series = {2015 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON), 18-20 March 2015, Tallinn, Estonia}, booktitle = {2015 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON), 18-20 March 2015, Tallinn, Estonia}, publisher = {IEEE}, doi = {10.1109/EDUCON.2015.7095964}, pages = {145 -- 150}, abstract = {With the availability of cost effective embedded Linux solutions and the increasing complexity of embedded devices because of growing calculation power and communication demand, Linux is getting increasingly interesting as an operating system for the design of embedded control solutions. This is the case for almost all technical applications in electrical engineering like energy distribution systems, high level communication, signal processing or industrial automation. In the engineering master courses at the OTH Regensburg, a lecture is offered introducing students to Linux with a strong focus on embedded applications. This paper describes the concept of the lecture including the laboratory set up and gives some examples of embedded Linux projects performed by students.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{WickLindnerZimmeretal., author = {Wick, Michael and Lindner, Gerhard and Zimmer, Katja and Schreiner, Rupert and Fuhrmann, Thomas and Seebauer, Gudrun and Xu, Boqing and Zheng, Jihong and Wang, Ning}, title = {German-Chinese cooperative Bachelor in engineering physics/optoelectronics}, series = {14th Conference on Education and Training in Optics and Photonics: ETOP 2017; Hangzhou, China 29.05.2017 - 31.05.2017}, booktitle = {14th Conference on Education and Training in Optics and Photonics: ETOP 2017; Hangzhou, China 29.05.2017 - 31.05.2017}, editor = {Liu, Xu and Zhang, Xi-Cheng}, publisher = {SPIE}, isbn = {9781510613812}, doi = {10.1117/12.2269943}, abstract = {The University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (USST), the Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts (CUASA) and the OTH Regensburg, University of Applied Sciences (OTHR) established an English taught international cooperative bachelor program in the area of Engineering Physics/Optoelectronics. Students from China study their first four semesters at USST. They continue their studies in Germany for the last three semesters, including an internship and a bachelor thesis, graduating with a Chinese and a German bachelor degree. Students from Germany study their third and fourth semester at USST to gain international experience. While the first cohort of Chinese students is currently in Germany, the second cohort of German students is in Shanghai. Up to now the feedback regarding this study program is completely positive, thus it is planned to develop it further.}, language = {en} }