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Overview
About the course
- The CanSat - Hands-On Satellite Design course at TU Berlin starts with introductory lectures about the most important topics related to space technologies.
- In parallel, a practical training will be given to develop specific engineering skills in mechanics, electronics and programming that are necessary to conduct the hands-on project.
- During project work units, parts of a CanSat will be designed with supervision in smaller groups. During a launch campaign, the CanSat will be tested under real conditions.
Programme Structure
What you will learn:
- Apply basic skills in mechanical design, electrical design and microcontroller programming in a hands-on project
- Describe the main elements of astronautics
- Describte the subsystems of a satellite
- Reason and solve problems analytically
- Manage working in an interdisciplinary team
- Apply defined steps in managing a group project
- Justify design choices from a technical and programmatic point of view
- Build and operate a system which behaves similar to a satellite
- Prepare for an experimental campaign
- Present project results properly in a review
Audience
This course is designed for students with a general understanding of engineering who want to gain insight into the exciting topic of space technologies.
Lecturers
Manuel Ortega Varela de Seijas
Cem Avsar
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 1 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT OR
87
OR 4.5
PTE Academic 65
IELTS 6.5
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Credits
6 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Berlin, Germany
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT OR
87
OR 4.5
PTE Academic 65
IELTS 6.5
IELTS & PTE Test Preparation
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Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.
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- Accurate score assesment, always
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Participants of the TU Berlin Summer University must meet the following requirements: (i) B2 level English, or equivalent and (ii) at least one year of university experience.
- Participants should have a general understanding of engineering.
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Tuition Fees
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Applies to youNon-residents2530 EUR / full≈ 2530 EUR / full -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals2530 EUR / full≈ 2530 EUR / full
Additional Details
Working professional/Non-student: 3040 Euro
Living costs
Berlin
Germany
836 - 1340 EUR / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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