Smart Buildings in Smart Cities - Energy Infrastructure and District Renovation
Architecture and Building Culture
| Semester | 1 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | SMCM1AUBVO |
| Type | VO |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Learning Outcomes:
After completing the course, students are able to recognize basic connections of cultural backgrounds and architectural examples. Circumstances and boundary conditions of architectural transformation can be classified and explained.
Superior module:
Building in Existing Contexts - Fundamentals
Module description:
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Basics of Urban Planning
| Semester | 1 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | SMCM1STBIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Learning Outcomes:
Students recognize urban and open space planning as an organizational basis for the optimal design of living spaces and neighborhoods. They understand the meaning of planning and can read and interpret it. They know the importance of defining and designing public spaces.
Superior module:
Neighborhood development - fundamentals
Module description:
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City in climate change
| Semester | 1 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | SMCM1SKLIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Learning Outcomes:
Students are able to understand the importance of urban ecosystems and the significance for neighborhoods and buildings. They will be able to describe the effect of climatic change and its consequences. They acquire basic knowledge of how to apply measures to improve the urban climate and adapt climate change.
Superior module:
Urban Ecology
Module description:
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Ethic and Sustainability
| Semester | 1 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | SMCM1EUNUE |
| Type | UB |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | English |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Learning Outcomes:
Through the basic skills and abilities taught, students are able to reflect on projects and content in terms of ethical and sustainable aspects.
Superior module:
Ethics and Science
Module description:
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Fundamentals of Urban Infrastructure Systems
| Semester | 1 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | SMCM1UIFIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Learning Outcomes:
In this module, students are taught the basics of urban infrastructure systems. The aim is to give the students an overview of the different types of infrastructures in an urban environment.
Superior module:
Urban Systems
Module description:
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Fundamentals of energy consumer structures
| Semester | 1 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | SMCM1EVSIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Learning Outcomes:
Students are taught the necessary skills to identify, analyze and evaluate energy-relevant consumer structures and to assess their interaction with the existing energy infrastructure.
Superior module:
Urban Systems
Module description:
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Geoinformation Systems and Urban Data Management
| Semester | 1 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | SMCM1UDMIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | English |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Learning Outcomes:
The students are able to use the elementary specific application possibilities of geoinformation systems (GIS) for their field of activity and know additional possibilities which are given by the use of GIS systems for example in planning processes. The students can use the elementary specific application possibilities of geoinformation systems (GIS) for their field of activity and can link these with spatial questions. In this way, they develop possibilities that are given by the use of GIS systems, for example in planning processes.
Superior module:
Urbane Governance
Module description:
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Open Space Planning
| Semester | 1 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | SMCM1FRPIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Learning Outcomes:
Students recognize urban and open space planning as an organizational basis for the optimal design of living spaces and neighborhoods. They understand the meaning of planning and can read and interpret it. They know the importance of defining and designing public spaces.
Superior module:
Neighborhood development - fundamentals
Module description:
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Revitalization, protection of townscape and architectural monuments
| Semester | 1 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | SMCM1SRDIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to explain and differentiate processes and legal frameworks in the protection of sites and monuments as well as to analyze and fundamentally assess simple questions under guidance.
Superior module:
Building in Existing Contexts - Fundamentals
Module description:
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Scientific Writing
| Semester | 1 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | SMCM1SWRUE |
| Type | UB |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | English |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 1 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Learning Outcomes:
Students acquire a basic knowledge and overview of the methods of scientific work and the ability to work on a self-chosen task in a theory-related manner using and combining scientific methods.
Superior module:
Ethics and Science
Module description:
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Spatial Planning
| Semester | 1 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | SMCM1RAPIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Learning Outcomes:
Students recognize spatial planning as an organizational basis for the optimal design of living spaces and regions. They understand the significance of zoning plans and development plans and can read and interpret them. They know about the meaning and effects of the plans in the built environment.
Superior module:
Urbane Governance
Module description:
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Urban Ecology
| Semester | 1 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | SMCM1SÖKIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Learning Outcomes:
Students know how green and blue infrastructure can be used in planning as necessary measures to improve the urban climate. They have knowledge of various factors influencing the city and can identify problems arising from urban environmental influences and can accordingly call in experts to develop improvement measures.
Superior module:
Urban Ecology
Module description:
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Urban Lab
| Semester | 1 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | SMCM1SPOPT |
| Type | PT |
| Kind | Project |
| Language of instruction | English |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 4 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Learning Outcomes:
The project introduces students to the topics and problems from the fields of building in existing structures, neighborhood development or urban systems and shows the interconnectedness from each field.
Superior module:
Start project
Module description:
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Urban Sociology
| Semester | 1 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | SMCM1SOZIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 4 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Learning Outcomes:
After completing the module, they understand the basic features of demography, demographic change and social change processes, they comprehend the problem of limited natural resources and they can assess the influence of sociological aspects on urban development processes.
Superior module:
City and Society
Module description:
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Building renovation
| Semester | 2 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | SMCM2GSAIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Learning Outcomes:
After completing this course, students will be able to develop renovation concepts for the reuse of building structures.
Superior module:
Building in Existing Contexts - Fundamentals
Module description:
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Change and Transformation
| Semester | 2 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | SMCM2UTRAIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 4 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Learning Outcomes:
Students receive an overview of how they should address the various topics of transformation (e.g. from the areas of climate and energy change) in terms of content and argumentation in their studies and professional practice, and how already successful courses of action can be implemented in practice.
Superior module:
Transformation
Module description:
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Energy grids
| Semester | 2 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | SMCM2ENEIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Learning Outcomes:
The students are able to estimate the limits of use of renewable energy sources in urban areas and can develop application-oriented measures to improve their use. They know the essential components of energy planning and can evaluate the different energy sectors (heat, electricity and gas).
Superior module:
Energy supply
Module description:
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Master thesis preparation seminar
| Semester | 2 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | SMCM2MVOUE |
| Type | UB |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Learning Outcomes:
In preparation for the master's thesis, a preparatory seminar is held at the end of the second semester. In the course, students are enabled to develop independent scientific questions and to proceed systematically and methodically. Within the framework of the seminar, there is a regular exchange with other students and lecturers on the development of the research question for the master's thesis.
Superior module:
Ethics and Science
Module description:
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Methods of conflict resolution
| Semester | 2 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | SMCM2KOFUE |
| Type | UB |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Learning Outcomes:
After completing this module, students will be able to use various methods to develop conflict situations or solution strategies. They will be able to recognize how a clearly structured line of argument can be created to solve conflicts, especially in public participation procedures or in project work. You are able to argue in a solution- and benefit-oriented way and to formulate criticism in a factual and constructive way. You are able to accept criticism and to report it back accordingly.
Superior module:
Personal Skills I
Module description:
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Neighborhood development
| Semester | 2 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | SMCM2UEWIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Learning Outcomes:
Students are taught the necessary skills to identify, analyze and evaluate neighborhoods and to assess their interactions with the existing context. They will be able to assess the quality of the existing building structure and recognize potential for improvement. They are able to create qualitative renovation concepts for neighborhoods and energy supply systems and to plan action and implementation strategies.
Superior module:
Neighborhood development - fundamentals
Module description:
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Participation strategies
| Semester | 2 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | SMCM2PASUE |
| Type | UB |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Learning Outcomes:
After completing this module, students can choose between different participation methods to moderate processes. They learn methods to develop conflict situations or solution strategies. They recognize the structure and characteristics of citizen participation processes and can take an active role in them. The students are able to present complex contents in a target group-oriented way and to develop clearly structured lines of argumentation. They can argue in a solution- and benefit-oriented manner and formulate criticism in a factual and constructive manner. They are able to accept criticism and report it back accordingly.
Superior module:
Personal Skills I
Module description:
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Real estate business and project development
| Semester | 2 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | SMCM2IUPIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Learning Outcomes:
The module focuses on project development for initiation, conception and marketing. You take into account relevant economic and legal framework conditions in their implementation.
Superior module:
Neighborhood development - fundamentals
Module description:
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Smart grids and decentralized energy supply
| Semester | 2 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | SMCM2SGSIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Learning Outcomes:
In this module, students acquire in-depth competencies in the areas of energy infrastructure and urban energy planning. Depending on the selected courses, students will be able to plan and model electrical transmission and distribution networks as well as thermal local and district heating networks in interaction with different energy supply systems and consumer structures (e.g. energy communities).
Superior module:
Energy supply
Module description:
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Specialisation Project
| Semester | 2 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | SMCM2OROPT |
| Type | PT |
| Kind | Project |
| Language of instruction | English |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 8 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Learning Outcomes:
The students can implement the theoretically acquired competences in a practical project. In doing so, the competences in the technical area are used as well as the economic, work methodical and social competences.
Superior module:
Specific project
Module description:
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Typologies of redevelopment
| Semester | 2 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 1 |
| Course code | SMCM2TSAIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Learning Outcomes:
After completing the course, students are able to classify and explain relationships between functional and technical aspects of existing buildings and to differentiate and assess their changes in structural transformation processes with their effects, as well as to reflect on transformation processes and design them under guidance.
Superior module:
Building in Existing Contexts - Fundamentals
Module description:
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Building construction and building physics in existing buildings
| Semester | 3 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | SMCM3BKOIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Learning Outcomes:
After completion of the course, the students are able to work out technical solutions for individual questions of renovation and revitalization and to evaluate them methodically from the point of view of building physics.
Superior module:
Building in Existing Contexts - Advanced
Module description:
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Funding, legal and normative framework
| Semester | 3 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | SMCM3FRRIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Learning Outcomes:
Students receive an overview of the basic structures of relevant funding mechanisms and learn to understand and apply legal and normative frameworks.
Superior module:
Spatial economics
Module description:
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Master thesis seminar
| Semester | 3 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | SMCM3MBEUE |
| Type | UB |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Learning Outcomes:
Parallel to the Master's thesis, the module Seminars on the Master's thesis is held, which accompanies the students in a project format during the preparation of the Master's thesis. The module enables students to prepare independent scientific work and to proceed systematically. In addition to analyzing and presenting problems, students are able to identify and formulate goals and to argue project content scientifically. In the context of a regular exchange of interim results with other students and teachers, critical, argumentative and discussion skills are further strengthened.
Superior module:
Master thesis
Module description:
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Neighborhood redevelopment
| Semester | 3 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | SMCM3QASIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 3 |
| ECTS Credits | 4 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Learning Outcomes:
Students are taught the necessary skills to identify, analyze and evaluate neighborhoods and to assess their interactions with the existing spatial context. They will be able to assess the quality of the existing building structure and recognize potential for improvement. They are able to create qualitative redevelopment concepts for neighborhoods and to plan action and implementation strategies.
Superior module:
Neighborhood development - advanced
Module description:
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Raw materials and recycling
| Semester | 3 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | SMCM3RURIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Learning Outcomes:
Students understand the difference and challenges of managing selected raw material groups renewable and mineral raw materials, primary and secondary materials. They understand the principles of different LCAs and design for recycling and can apply them exemplarily.
Superior module:
Raw materials and recycling
Module description:
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Real estate geography
| Semester | 3 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | SMCM3IMOVO |
| Type | VO |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Learning Outcomes:
Students gain an overview of the effectiveness and processes of international real estate markets. They put this knowledge into the context of local planning processes.
Superior module:
Spatial economics
Module description:
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Specialisation Project
| Semester | 3 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | SMCM3OROPT |
| Type | PT |
| Kind | Project |
| Language of instruction | English |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 8 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Learning Outcomes:
The project from the field of building in existing structures, neighborhood development or ur-ban systems builds a bridge from the theoretical content to practical implementation and introduces the students to the diversified distribution of tasks in a planning and building task.
Superior module:
Specific project
Module description:
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Urban Mining
| Semester | 3 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | SMCM3UMIIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Learning Outcomes:
Students will understand the closed loop economy approach to urban mining and be able to evaluate the impact of resource use.
Superior module:
Raw materials and recycling
Module description:
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Building services engineering in existing buildings
| Semester | 3 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | SMCM3GIBIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Learning Outcomes:
After completion of the course, students will be able to develop comprehensive building energy concepts for refurbishment and revitalization under supervision and to carry out an energy assessment and evaluate the feasibility.
Superior module:
Building in Existing Contexts - Advanced
Module description:
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Energy technologies
| Semester | 3 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | SMCM3ENEIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Learning Outcomes:
In this module, students acquire in-depth competencies in the areas of generation, provision and storage of energy from renewable resources. They are able to evaluate the possible applications of various energy resources, as well as their economy and efficiency.
Superior module:
Urban Systems - Advanced
Module description:
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Municipal technology
| Semester | 3 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | SMCM3KOMIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Elective |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Learning Outcomes:
The students have knowledge of the possible applications of municipal systems and are able to estimate the scale of these systems in urban areas and can work out necessary measures for their improved use in an application-oriented manner. They know the essential components of municipal systems and are able to independently develop energy utilization plans.
Superior module:
Urban Systems - Advanced
Module description:
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Circular Economy
| Semester | 4 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | SMCM4CREIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 2 |
| ECTS Credits | 4 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Learning Outcomes:
The students know the basic principles of the circular economy understanding and can define them in comparison to the linear economy. They can understand used materials as a resource and know about the role of product design for the circular economy. The review of the subject project makes the students realize that systemic thinking, the ability to cooperate and the competence to involve diverse actors along the value chain in the process of product design is the key to go into the circular economy.
Superior module:
Personal Skills II
Module description:
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Commission final examination
| Semester | 4 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | SMCM4KAIT |
| Type | DP |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 0 |
| ECTS Credits | 3 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Learning Outcomes:
The master's thesis demonstrates the students' ability to work on a problem from the field of building in the existing stock, neighborhood development and urban systems using scientific methods. They are able to develop, present and document projects independently and to present and critically evaluate the results in an appropriate manner. They are able to argue and justify the approach scientifically.
Superior module:
Master thesis
Module description:
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Free elective
| Semester | 4 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | SMCM4FRWIL |
| Type | IL |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | English |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 4 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Learning Outcomes:
The students are familiar with specific topics in the field of building in the existing fabric, neighborhood development or urban systems, but also with specialized topics in related fields and can successfully apply this knowledge to specific questions in the course of study and the final thesis.
Superior module:
International projects
Module description:
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International Excursion
| Semester | 4 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | SMCM4IEXEX |
| Type | EX |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | English |
| SWS | 1 |
| ECTS Credits | 2 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Learning Outcomes:
Through the intensive study of examples of existing buildings, neighborhood development or urban systems, the students deepen their knowledge and skills from the previously held relevant modules. Due to the international character of the excursion, the language skills of the students are additionally trained.
Superior module:
International projects
Module description:
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Master thesis
| Semester | 4 |
|---|---|
| Academic year | 2 |
| Course code | SMCM4MASIT |
| Type | IT |
| Kind | Compulsory |
| Language of instruction | German |
| SWS | 0 |
| ECTS Credits | 17 |
| Examination character | immanent |
Learning Outcomes:
The master's thesis demonstrates the student's ability to work on a problem from the field of building in the existing fabric, neighborhood development and urban systems using scientific methods. They are able to develop, present and document projects independently and to present and critically evaluate the results in an appropriate manner. They are able to argue and justify their approach scientifically.
Superior module:
Master thesis
Module description:
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| Legend | |
| Semester | Semesters 1, 3, 5: courses held only in winter semester (mid-September to end of January), Semesters 2, 4, 6: courses held only in summer semester (mid-February to end of June) |
| SWS | weekly contact hours over 14 weeks in semester (example SWS 2 equals 28 contact hours for the whole course |
| ECTS Credits | Work load in ECTS credits, 1 ECTS credit equals an estimated 25 hours of work for the student |
| Type | BP = Bachelor final exam DP/MP = Master final exam IL = Lecture with integrated project work IT = Individual training/phases LB = Lab (session) PS = Pro-seminar PT = Project RC = Course with integrated reflective practice RE = Revision course SE = Seminar TU = Tutorial UB = Practice session/Subject practical sessions VO = Lecture |