Mobility and Transportation Systems – Information for Students

Course of Study

Overview

Information on Starting Your Studies
Set of slides for the freshman orientation

1st Semester

Module No. VW-MOVE-	Modules and Courses
101	Fundamentals of Mathematics ( 5 LP) Fundamentals of Mathematics 4 SWS Lecture 2 SWS lab Mathematics Learning Room 1 SWS tutorial Exam: Written exam, 90 min
104	Fundamentals of Computer Science in Transportation (5 LP) 2 SWS Lecture 2 SWS lab Exam: Written exam, 90 min
108	Fundamentals of Transportation Sciences (5 LP) 2 SWS Lecture 2 SWS Seminar Exam: Portfolio (50 hours)
113	Fundamentals of Transportation SystemsTheory (5 LP) 2.5 SWS Lecture 2.5 SWS Seminar Exam: Written exam, 120 min
116	Fundamentals of Economics (5 LP) 2 SWS Lecture 1 SWS Seminar Exam: Written exam, 90 min
151 or 152	151: English C1 for Transportation Sciences (5 LP) 152: English B2 (5 LP) 4 SWS language course You must choose one of the two modules. English C1 for Transportation Sciences is recommended for all students who took English through high school. Registration required! Registration begins on October 1 in the OPAL course. Exam 151: Language Exam, 80 min Exam 152: Language exam, 150 min

2nd Semester

Module No. VW-MOVE-	Modules and Courses
102	Engineering Mathematics ( 5 LP) Engineering Mathematics 4 SWS lecture 2 SWS lab Mathematics Learning Room 1 SWS tutorial Exam: 120-minute written exam with bonus points
105	Data Analysis and Processing in Transportation ( 5 LP) Data Analysis and Processing 2 SWS Lecture 2 SWS lab Exam: 60-hour portfolio
106	Structural Analysis and Strength of Materials (5 LP) Structural Mechanics and Strength of Materials (TM1) 2 SWS Lecture 2 SWS lab Exam: 120-minute written exam with bonus points
109	Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering in Transportation (5 LP) Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering in Transportation 3 SWS Lecture 1 SWS lab 1 hour per week lab Exam: Written exam, 120 min
111	Mobility System Planning and Traffic Psychology (5 LP) Mobility System Planning 2 SWS Lecture 1 SWS Seminar Traffic Psychology 2 SWS lecture Exam: Written exam, 150 min.
112	Environmental Impacts of Transportation (5 LP) Environmental Impacts of Transportation 2 SWS Lecture 2 SWS Seminar Exam: Written exam, 90 min

3rd semester

Module No. VW-MOVE-	Modules and Courses
103	Stochastics in Transportation ( 5 LP) Stochastics in Transportation 2 SWS lecture 2 SWS lab Exam: Written exam, 120 min
107	Kinematics and Kinetics ( 5 LP) Kinematics and Kinetics (TM2) 2 SWS Lecture 2 SWS lab Exam: 120-minute written exam with bonus points
110	Fundamentals of Electrical Transportation Systems and Vehicle Dynamics (5 LP) Fundamentals of Electrical Transportation Systems and Vehicle Dynamics 3 SWS Lecture 1 SWS lab 1 SWS tutorial Exam: 120-minute written exam with bonus points
118	Operation of Rail Systems (5 LP) Railway Systems Operations 2.5 SWS lecture 0.5 SWS lab 0.5 SWS Seminar (Railway Operations Lab) 1.0 SWS Lab (Railway Operations Lab) Exam: Portfolio (25 hours)
119	Fundamentals of Flight Operations (5 LP) Fundamentals of Flight Operations 3 SWS Lecture 1 SWS lab Exam: Portfolio (15 hours)
120	Traffic Telematics Systems (5 LP) Traffic Telematics Systems 3 SWS Lecture 1 SWS lab Exam: Written exam, 90 min

Class Schedules, Regulations, and Guidelines

Winter Semester

Class Schedules

Timetable Key

Times of Day

Courses are held in 90-minute double periods (DS):
1. DS: 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
2. DS: 9:20 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.
3. DS: 11:10 a.m. – 12:40 p.m.
4. DS: 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
5. DS: 2:50 p.m. – 4:20 p.m.
6. DS: 4:40 p.m. – 6:10 p.m.
7. DS: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Weekly Schedule

Some courses are held only every other week. 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 Practice, S Seminar, P Practicum, SP Language Course, T Tutorial

O required (mandatory module),
W elective (one of several courses must be selected).

Module Descriptions, Curricula and Study Regulations

All regulations governing the degree program are set forth in the officially published academic documents:
Study Regulations (Official Announcement dated July 8, 2025)
Examination Regulations (Official Announcement dated July 8, 2025)

Modules and the course of study 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:
– Internship Guidelines | Visit the Internship Office
– Current AQUA Catalog
– Current Faculty AI Guidelines | English version
– Multple-Choice Exam Regulations
– Regulations for the Bachelor’s Thesis: on the Examination Office’s 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 right for me? Information for prospective students interested in the Mobility and Transportation Systems program.

Offers for Students

Contact Persons

Wissenschaftlicher Studiengangkoordinator MOVE

Dr. Jens Opitz

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Contact Information

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Student Program Coordinator MOVE

Leander Heydenreich