Railway System Engineering – Information for Students
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Program Structure
| Module No. VW-BSI- |
Modules and Courses (You can find the corresponding OPAL courses here) |
|---|---|
| 01 |
Numerical Methods in Transportation ( 5 LP)
Exam for more than 5 students: Written exam , 90 min |
| 10 |
Transportation System Theory and Modeling ( 5 LP)
Exam for more than 5 students: Written exam, 90 min |
| 20 |
Electric Railways ( 5 LP)
Exam for more than 5 students: Written exam , 90 min |
| 40 |
Railway Systems ( 5 LP)
Exam: Portfolio (40 hours) |
| 60 |
Railway Operations Management (5 LP)
Exam: 30-hour portfolio |
| 70 |
Operational Processes and Planning in Public Transportation (5 LP)
Exam: Written exam, 120 min |
| 80 |
Vehicle Dynamics and Fundamentals of Rail Vehicle Technology (5 LP)
Exam in the 2nd semester |
| Module No. VW-BSI- | Modules and Courses (You can find the corresponding OPAL courses here) |
|---|---|
| 02 |
Applied Computer Science (5 LP)
Exam: Written exam, 90 min |
| 50 |
Railway OperationsSafety (5 LP)
Exam: Written exam, 90 min |
|
80 |
Vehicle Dynamics and Fundamentals of Rail Vehicle Engineering (5 LP)
Exam: Written exam, 150 min |
|
Elective Modules ( 15 LP) This semester: free choice of |
| Module No. VW-BSI- | Modules and Courses (You can find the corresponding OPAL courses here) |
|---|---|
| 03 |
Fundamentals of Independent Research in Railway System Engineering (5 LP)
Exam: Combined term paper (75 hours) |
|
Elective Modules ( 25 LP) This semester: free choice of |
In this semester, you must write your Master's thesis (25 CP) and complete the associated colloquium (5 CP).
You can choose the topic of your Master's thesis yourself:
- The Chairs have various topics available for you to work on. These are published on the Internet or can be viewed on request.
- In some cases, it is also possible to work on your own topic suggestions (e.g. from practical contacts). In this case, the Chairs must be asked whether they can supervise the topic in terms of content and capacity.
| Please note the information for the final thesis at the Examination Office. |
Elective modules:
| Module No. VW-BSI- |
Modules and Courses (You can find the corresponding OPAL courses here) |
Semester |
|---|---|---|
| 12a |
Optimization of Logistics Processes ( 5 LP)
Exam: Written exam, 120 min |
Summer Semester |
| 13a |
Advanced Transportation Systems Theory ( 5 LP)
Exam: Written exam, 120 min |
Summer Semester |
| 15 |
Planning and Control of Transportation and Logistics Processes (5 LP)
Exam: Written exam, 120 min |
Suspended |
| 16 |
Pricing and Revenue Management (5 LP)
Exam: 80-hour portfolio |
Winter Semester |
| 17 |
Material Flow Analysis and Optimization (5 LP)
Exam: Written exam, 90 min |
Winter Semester |
| 18a |
Cargo Handling and Intermodal Transportation (5 LP)
Exam: Portfolio (25 hours) |
Winter Semester |
| 19 |
Decision-Making Problems in Business Logistics ( 5 LP)
Exam: Portfolio (30 hours) |
Summer Semester |
| Module No. VW-BSI- |
Modules and Courses (You can find the corresponding OPAL courses here) |
Semester |
|---|---|---|
| 21 |
:Theory of Electrical Transportation Systems (5 LP)
Prerequisite: 30 hours of coursework |
Winter Semester |
| 22 |
Electric Local Transit Systems ( 5 LP)
Exam for more than 15 students: Written exam , 90 min |
Winter Semester |
| 23a |
Overhead Catenary Systems ( 5 LP)
Exam for up to 15 students: 30-minute oral exam |
Winter Semester |
| Module No. VW-BSI- |
Modules and Courses (You can find the corresponding OPAL courses here) |
Semester |
|---|---|---|
| 31 |
Project Management in Plant Engineering (5 LP)
Exam: Written exam, 90 min |
Winter Semester |
| 32 |
Quality and RAMS Management (5 LP)
Exam: Written exam, 90 min |
Summer Semester |
| 33 |
Circuit Design and Components of Rail Telematics (5 LP)
Exam: Written exam, 90 min |
Winter Semester |
| 34a |
Rail Telematics Architectures (5 LP)
Exam for more than 6 students: 90-minute written exam |
Summer Semester |
| Module No. VW-BSI- |
Modules and Courses (You can find the corresponding OPAL courses here) |
Semester |
|---|---|---|
| 41a |
Structural and Safety Design of Railway Facilities (10 LP)
Exam: Portfolio 100 h |
Summer Semester |
| 42 |
RailwayFacility Planning (5 LP)
Exam: 40-hour portfolio |
Winter Semester |
| 43a |
Railway Construction ( 5 LP)
Exam: Written exam, 90 min |
Winter Semester |
| 44 |
Computer-Aided Design Systems for the Planning, Design, and Construction of Railways (5 LP)
Exam: Term paper (60 hours) |
Winter semester+ Summer Semester |
| 45b |
Building Information Modeling for Transportation Infrastructure ( 5 LP)
Exam: 60-hour portfolio |
Summer Semester |
| 47 |
Construction in Railway Operations (5 LP)
Exam: Written exam, 120 min |
Winter Semester |
| 48 |
Railway Infrastructure Engineering (5 LP)
Exam: Written exam , 90 min |
Winter Semester |
| Module No. VW-BSI- |
Modules and Courses (You can find the corresponding OPAL courses here) |
Semester |
|---|---|---|
| 51a |
Railway Safety and Control Systems (5 LP)
Exam: Portfolio (25 hours) |
Summer Semester |
| 52 |
Signal Box Technology and Railroad Crossing Safety (5 LP)
Exam: Written exam, 90 min |
Winter Semester |
| 53a |
Digital Control and Protection Technology (5 LP)
Exam: Written exam, 90 min |
Winter Semester |
| 54 |
Digital Rail Summer School (5 LP)
Exam: Combined term paper (20 hours) |
Summer Semester |
| Module No. VW-BSI- |
Modules and Courses (You can find the corresponding OPAL courses here) |
Semester |
|---|---|---|
| 61 |
Railway Operations Management ( 10 LP)
Prerequisite: Case study collection (45 hours) |
Summer Semester+ Winter Semester |
| 62 |
Railway Operations and Planning (5 LP)
Exam: 50-hour portfolio |
Summer Semester |
| 63c |
Market-Oriented Design of Rail Freight and Passenger Transportation (5 LP)
Exam: 40-hour portfolio |
Winter semester |
| 65 |
Stakeholders, Processes, and Regulations in the Rail System ( 5 LP)
Exam: 120-minute written exam |
Summer Semester |
| 67 |
Advanced Modeling in Railway Transport Science (5 LP)
Exam: Comprehensive assignment (60 hours) |
Winter Semester |
| Module No. VW-BSI- |
Modules and Courses (You can find the corresponding OPAL courses here) |
Semester |
|---|---|---|
| 71 |
Operations Planning and Management in Public Transportation (5 LP)
Exam: Written exam, 120 min |
Summer Semester |
| 72 |
Operations Management in Public Urban and Regional Transportation (5 LP)
Exam for more than 20 students: Written exam , 90 min |
Winter Semester |
| 74 |
Objectives, Tasks, Responsibilities, and Instruments of Public Transport Authorities (5 LP)
Exam: Term paper (40 hours) |
Summer Semester |
| Module No. VW-BSI- |
Modules and Courses (You can find the corresponding OPAL courses here) |
Semester |
|---|---|---|
| 81a |
Rail Vehicle Undercarriages (5 LP)
Exam for more than 10 students: Written exam , 90 min |
Summer Semester |
| 82a |
Braking of Rail Vehicles (5 LP)
Exam for more than 10 students: Written exam , 90 min |
Winter Semester |
| 83 |
Structural Systems of Rail Vehicles (5 LP)
Exam for more than 10 students: Written exam , 90 min |
Summer Semester |
| Module No. (VW-BSI) |
Modules and Courses (You can find the corresponding OPAL courses here) |
Semester |
|---|---|---|
| 91a |
Mobility System Planning and Research (5 LP)
Exam: 60-hourportfolio |
Winter Semester |
| 92a |
Fundamentals of Traffic Modeling (5 LP)
Exam: 60-minute written exam |
Summer Semester |
| 93a |
Environmental Effects in Transportation ( 5 LP)
Exam: Written exam, 90 min |
Summer Semester |
Schedules, Regulations, and Guidelines
1st Semester | 2nd Semester | 3rd Semester
Timetable Key
Times of Day
Classes are held in 90-minute double periods (DS):
1st DS: 7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
2nd DS: 9:20 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
3rd DS: 11:10 a.m. – 12:40 p.m.
4th DS: 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
5th DS: 2:50 p.m. – 4:20 p.m.
6th period: 4:40 p.m. – 6:10 p.m.
7. DS: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Weekly Schedule
Some courses are held only every two weeks. The schedule distinguishes between odd calendar weeks and even calendar weeks :
1. Week: odd week, e.g., calendar week 41.
2. Week: even week, e.g., calendar week 42.
This website lists the current calendar week.
Abbreviations
The letters preceding the course title indicate the type of course and its classification in the academic calendar:
V Lecture, Ü Seminar, S Seminar, P Practicum, SP Language Course, T Tutorial
O mandatory (required module),
W Elective (one of several courses must be chosen).
All regulations governing the degree program are set forth in the academic documents that have been officially published:
Study Regulations ( Official Announcement dated April 26, 2023)
Examination Regulations (Official Announcement dated April 26, 2023)
Modules and the study plan may be adjusted to meet current needs. These adjustments include the following, non-legally binding versions:
Module Descriptions (current version)
Study Plan (current version)
Study Plan for Part-Time Study (current version)
Additional Guidelines and Regulations:
– Faculty’s Current AI Policy | English version
– Multiple-Choice Exam Regulations
– Regulations for the Master’s Thesis: on the Examination Office website
Helpful Links
General Information About Your Studies
How does a class schedule work? Where are courses held, and how does the exam registration process work? Students can find helpful information on organizing their studies, as well as counseling and support services, under “Studying.”
Program-Specific Information for Prospective Students
Is this degree program the right fit for me? Information for those interested in the Railway System Engineering degree program.
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Contact Persons
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Studies Coordinator BSI
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Academic Advisor
NameDr. Ulrich Maschek
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Student Program Coordinator BSI
NameClemens Fäsche
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