Module Handbook - Civil Engineering (Master of Science (M.Sc.), ER/SPO 2017)

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Module Handbook for the Civil Engineering master’s degree program (Master of Science, M.Sc.), ER/SPO 2017, including winter-semester scheduling and institutional context. The handbook presents preliminary remarks and a detailed curriculum: program objectives, study structure, five study focus areas, mentoring and module selection, interdisciplinary qualifications, module start/completion rules, examination registration and deregistration, special circumstances, crediting and recognition, and thesis preparation. It also covers further information such as examinations and services, then lists current changes and the available modules with course identifiers.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages476

Reading Time20 h 0 min

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Preliminary remarks

Curriculum

Objectives of the master degree program

Structure of the master degree program

Study Focus 'Construction Engineering' (SF 1)

Study Focus 'Water and Environment' (SF 2)

Study Focus 'Mobility and Infrastructure' (SF 3)

Study Focus 'Technology and Management in Construction' (SF 4)

Study Focus 'Geotechnical Engineering' (SF 5)

Further information

Current changes

Modules

Design and Construction of Components in Reinforced Concrete

Steel and Composite Structures

Surface Structures and Dynamics of Structures

Bracing and Stability in Reinforced Concrete

Basics of Prestressed Concrete

Solid Construction Bridges

Material Science, Welding and Fatigue

Construction of Steel and Composite Bridges

Module Handbook Civil Engineering (Master of Science (M.Sc.), ER/SPO 2017) Winter semester 2026/27 Date: 29/09/2026 KIT DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING, GEO-AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES KIT – The University in the Helmholtz Association [www.kit.edu](www.kit.edu) Table Of Contents Table Of Contents 1. Preliminary remarks.................................................................................................................................................................. 9 2. Curriculum ............................................................................................................................................................................... 10 2.1. Objectives of the master degree program ..................................................................................................................... 10 2.2. Structure of the master degree program ........................................................................................................................ 11 2.2.1. Study Focus ’Construction Engineering’(SF 1) .................................................................................................... 12 2.2.2. Study Focus ’Water and Environment’(SF 2) ....................................................................................................... 16 2.2.3. Study Focus ’Mobility and Infrastructure’(SF 3) ................................................................................................... 19 2.2.4. Study Focus ’Technology and Management in Construction’(SF 4) .................................................................... 22 2.2.5. Study Focus ’Geotechnical Engineering’(SF 5) ................................................................................................... 25 2.3. Mentoring, module selection, individual curriculum ....................................................................................................... 28 2.4. Interdisciplinary Qualifications ....................................................................................................................................... 28 2.5. Begin and complete a module ....................................................................................................................................... 28 2.6. Registration, deregistration, repetition of examinations .................................................................................................29 2.7. Students in special circumstances .................................................................................................................................29 2.8. Crediting and recognition of already obtained accomplishments .................................................................................. 29 2.9. Admission, preparation and completion of the master's thesis ......................................................................................30 2.10. Semester abroad ......................................................................................................................................................... 30 2.11. Additional accomplishments ........................................................................................................................................ 30 3. Further information ................................................................................................................................................................. 31 3.1. About the module handbook ....................................................................................................................................... 31 3.2. About module examinations, examination committee ................................................................................................ 31 3.3. About changes in module offered ...............................................................................................................

FAQs

What does the Civil Engineering module handbook include for the M.Sc. program?

It includes preliminary remarks, a structured curriculum with study focus areas, mentoring and module selection guidance, examination registration rules, crediting/recognition procedures, thesis preparation, and semester-abroad information. It also provides further information about module examinations, advisory services, abbreviations, and lists modules and current changes.

How are the study focuses organized within the master curriculum?

The curriculum is divided into five study focus areas: Construction Engineering (SF 1), Water and Environment (SF 2), Mobility and Infrastructure (SF 3), Technology and Management in Construction (SF 4), and Geotechnical Engineering (SF 5). The handbook explains their placement within the program structure.

Where can students find rules for starting and completing a module and for examination registration?

The handbook’s curriculum section contains subsections on beginning and completing a module, as well as registration, deregistration, and repetition of examinations. It also addresses students in special circumstances.

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