Modulare and On-Demand Systems

Overview

Modular systems, which consist of independent components, and on-demand systems, which can be used on demand via the Internet, open up new possibilities for the selection, adaptation and scaling of industrial information systems. The module provides in-depth knowledge of modular and on-demand concepts for the design of industrial information systems. Both theoretical principles and practical applications are covered. The module is divided into a lecture and an exercise in which the lecture material is systematically deepened.

The objective of the course is to equip participants with the following knowledge and skills:

  • Knowledge of component-oriented industrial information systems: modular concepts, architectures and applications
  • Knowledge and ability to apply the software-as-a-service paradigm: on-demand concepts and architectures for industrial information systems
  • Knowledge of modular and cloud-based industrial information systems
  • Knowledge and ability to use platforms, software marketplaces and software ecosystems

No prior knowledge is required for the module. All necessary knowledge is taught in the course.

The course has a workload of 180 hours and is assessed with 6 ECTS points, which can be earned in a written, 90-minute exam.

Lecture

The lecture offers knowledge about modular and on-demand concepts in the design of industrial information systems. The course focuses on the following contents:

  • Modular on-demand systems: Definitions and differentiation of terms
  • Differentiation from other approaches
  • Economic consideration
  • Marketplaces for modular on-demand systems
  • Methods and process models

Lecturer: Dr. Sebastian Schlauderer

Frequency: WS, annually

Hours per Week: 2

Excercise

The exercise systematically deepens the knowledge taught in the lecture through exercises, which are worked on by the students in small groups and then discussed in the plenum. The exercise focuses on the following tasks:

  • Reproduction tasks to recapitulate the lecture content
  • Transfer tasks to apply the knowledge taught
  • Complex use cases and case studies

Lecturer: Maximilian Raab

Frequency: WS

Hours per Week: 2

Literature

  • Szyperski, C.; Gruntz, D. & Murer, S.: Component Software - Beyond Object-Oriented Programming, Addison-Wesley, 2002.