Module Handbooks and Exam Regulations
A module handbook is always related to the subject-specific examination regulations of a degree program and describes in detail the modules belonging to the respective degree program, their interdependencies, their learning objectives as well as the type of assessments. The scope of each module is characterized by credit points credited upon successful completion of the module.
The module handbook does not replace the course catalog, which provides up-to-date information on variable course dates (e.g., time and location of the course) for each semester.
The module handbooks for all degree programs are offered as a comprehensive PDF document with an introductory prologue explaining the course of studies; they are also available online in the HISinOne campus system in the menu "Studies offered - View module handbooks" or for students logged in via "My studies - my module handbook".
Overview of the semester in the course catalog
For your planning you might want to get a rough overview of all the courses offered in the current semester. You can access a faculty-internal, user-friendly version of the course catalog: http://vvz.tf.uni-freiburg.de/
Bachelor programs
Bachelor of Science Informatik / Computer Science
Current documents of exam regulations PO 2018 with start of study in or after winter semester 2018/19
You will find this information under the description of the current degree program for the Bachelor of Science Informatik / Computer Science.
Archive of previous PDF versions of the module handbook:
- Detailed PDF version of the module handbook (as of April 2021) (German only)
- Detailed PDF version of the module handbook (as of March 2023) (German only)
Documents of exam regulations PO 2012 with start of study before winter semester 2018/19
(Discontinued study program! Listed documents have only archive function!)
Please note:
In the course of a reform of the examination regulations from WS 2018/19, the some courses have shifted from the winter to the summer semester and vice versa.
The following courses changed their semester:
| Course | old semester | new semester |
| Technische Informatik | winter semester | summer semester |
| Theoretische Informatik | winter semester | summer semester |
| Graphentheorie | winter semester | summer semester |
| Rechnernetze | summer semester | winter semester |
| Optimierung | summer semester | winter semester |
| Softwarepraktikum | summer semester | winter semester |
- exam regulations PO 2012 B.Sc. Informatik
- module handbook PO 2012 B.Sc. Informatik (Please note, loading might take some time)
- example for study plan B.Sc. Informatik PO 2012 by semester (PDF) (German only)
- list of application areas B.Sc. Informatik PO 2012 (PDF) (German only)
polyvalent double major Bachelor in Computer Science (Teaching Education or combined with second subject)
Current documents of exam regulations PO 2018 with start of study in or after winter semester 2018/19
You will find this information under the description of the current degree program for the polyvalent Bachelor Informatik (Computer Science).
Archive of previous PDF versions of the module handbook:
- Detailed PDF version of the module handbook (as of April 2021) (German only)
- Detailed PDF version of the module handbook (as of March 2023) (German only)
Documents of exam regulations PO 2015 with start of study before winter semester 2018/19
(Discontinued study program! Listed documents have only archive function!)
Please note:
In the course of a reform of the examination regulations from WS 2018/19, the some courses have shifted from the winter to the summer semester and vice versa.
The following courses changed their semester:
| Course | old semester | new semester |
| Technische Informatik | winter semester | summer semester |
| Theoretische Informatik | winter semester | summer semester |
| Graphentheorie | winter semester | summer semester |
| Rechnernetze | summer semester | winter semester |
| Optimierung | summer semester | winter semester |
| Softwarepraktikum | summer semester | winter semester |
- exam regulations PO 2015 polyvalent Bachelor Computer Science
- module handbook PO 2015 polyvalent Bachelor Computer Science (Please note, loading might take some time)
- example for study plan polyvalent Bachelor Computer Science PO 2015 by semester (PDF) (German only)
Bachelor of Science Mikrosystemtechnik / Microsystems Engineering
Current documents of exam regulations PO 2018 with start of study in or after winter semester 2018/19
You will find this information under the description of the current degree program for the Bachelor of Science Microsystems Engineering.
Archive of previous PDF versions of the module handbook:
- Detailed PDF version of the module handbook (as of April 2021) (German only)
- Detailed PDF version of the module handbook (as of March 2023) (German only)
Documents of exam regulations PO 2017 with start of study between winter semester 2017/18 and winter semester 2018/19
(Discontinued study program! Listed documents have only archive function!)
Please note: Due to the introduction of new exam regulations in 2018, some of the courses of the old exam regulations (PO 2005 and 2017) will not be offered anymore or replaced by new ones. The following modules are affected:
| Old module | New Module | Remarks |
| MST Technologien und Prozesse | Mikrosystemtechnik - Prozesse und Bauelemente | |
| Reinraumlaborkurs I | Reinraumlaborkurs | |
| Reinraumlaborkurs II | will be eliminated | Will be offered in the winter semester 20/21 |
| Elektronik | Elektronik – Bauelemente und analoge Schaltungen UND Elektronik – Digitale Schaltungen |
|
| Organische Chemie | Chemie für Mikrosystemtechniker | |
| Halbleiter | Halbleiterphysik | |
| Technische Mechanik | Technische Mechanik – Statik | |
| Werkstofftechnologien | Werkstoffwissenschaft | |
| Keramiken, Metalle, Polymere | will be eliminated | Will be offered in the winter semester 20/21 as script + Q&A sessions |
| Simulation (PO 2017) MST Simulation (PO 2005) |
Simulationstechniken | Now offered in the winter instead of the summer semester! |
| MST Bauelemente | Sensoren und Aktoren | |
| Angewandte Mikrosystemtechnik | Seminar Mikrosystemtechnik |
- exam regulations PO 2017 B.Sc. Mikrosystems Engineering
- module handbook PO 2017 B.Sc. Mikrosystems Engineering (Please note, loading might take some time)
- example for study plan B.Sc. Microsystems Engineering PO 2017 by semester (PDF) (German only)
Documents of exam regulations PO 2005 with start of study before winter semester 2017/18
(Discontinued study program! Listed documents have only archive function!)
Please note: Due to the introduction of new exam regulations in 2018, some of the courses of the old exam regulations (PO 2005 and 2017) will not be offered anymore or replaced by new ones. Please check the table above to see which modules are affected.
- exam regulations PO 2005 B.Sc. Microsystems Engineering
- module handbook PO 2005 B.Sc. Microsystems Engineering (Please note, loading might take some time)
- example for study plan B.Sc. Microsystems Engineering PO 2005 by semester (PDF) (German only)
Bachelor of Science Embedded System Engineering
Current documents of exam regulations PO 2018 with start of study in or after winter semester 2018/19
You will find this information under the description of the current degree program for the Bachelor of Science Embedded Systems Engineering.
Archive of previous PDF versions of the module handbook:
- Detailed PDF version of the module handbook (as of April 2021) (German only)
- Detailed PDF version of the module handbook (as of March 2023) (German only)
Documents of exam regulations PO 2011 with start of study before winter semester 2018/19
(Discontinued study program! Listed documents have only archive function!)
Please note:
In the course of a reform of the examination regulations from WS 2018/19, the some courses have shifted from the winter to the summer semester and vice versa.
The following courses changed their semester:
| Course | old semester | new semester |
| Technische Informatik | winter semester | summer semester |
| Theoretische Informatik | winter semester | summer semester |
| Graphentheorie | winter semester | summer semester |
| Algorithmen und Datenstrukturen (merged with Informatik program) |
winter semester | summer semester |
| Rechnernetze | summer semester | winter semester |
| Optimierung | summer semester | winter semester |
| Softwarepraktikum | summer semester | winter semester |
The following courses are no longer offered in their previous form, but replaced by new ones:
| Old course | New course |
| Mikrosystemtechnik-Bauelemente | Sensoren und Aktoren |
| MST: Technologien und Prozesse | Mikrosystemtechnik - Prozesse und Bauelemente |
| Werkstoffe und Mechanik | Materials for electronic systems (with registration for the former exam (PL)!) |
| Entwurf, Konstruktionsmechanik, Simulation | Konstruktionsmethodik |
| Integrierte Schaltungen | wird nur noch als Online-Vorlesung und Online-Übung gehalten |
- exam regulations PO 2011 B.Sc. Embedded Systems Engineering
- module handbook PO 2011 B.Sc. Embedded Systems Engineering (Please note, loading might take some time)
- example for study plan B.Sc. Embedded Systems Engineering PO 2011 by semester (PDF) (German only)
Bachelor of Science Sustainable Systems Engineering
Current documents of exam regulations PO 2018 with start of study in or after winter semester 2018/19
You will find this information under the description of the current degree program for the Bachelor of Science Sustainable Systems Engineering.
Master programs
Master of Science Informatik / Computer Science
Current documents of exam regulations PO 2020 with start of study in or after summer semester 2020
You will find this information under the description of the current degree program for the Master of Science Informatik / Computer Science.
Archive of previous PDF versions of the module handbook:
- Detailed PDF version of the module handbook (as of April 2021)
- Detailed PDF version of the module handbook (as of March 2023)
Documents of exam regulations PO 2011 with start of study before summer semester 2020
(Discontinued study program! Listed documents have only archive function!)
- exam regulations PO 2011 M.Sc. Computer Science (in German)
- exam regulations PO 2011 M.Sc. Computer Science (unofficial version in English - not legally binding)
- module handbook PO 2011 M.Sc. Computer Science (Please note, loading might take some time)
- example for study plan M.Sc. Computer Science PO 2011 by module (PDF)
- list of application areas M.Sc. Computer Science PO 2011 (PDF)
Master of Education Informatik (major or Erweiterungsfach)
Current documents of exam regulations PO 2018 with start of study in or after winter semester 2018/19 (as major) resp. winter semester 2021/22 (as third subject, "Erweiterungsfach")
You will find this information under the description of the current degree program for the Master of Education Informatik. (Please note: As this is a specific, German based program, there is no English version of the website ).
Archive of previous PDF versions of the module handbook:
Master of Education major Informatik
- Detailed PDF version of the module handbook (as of April 2021) (German only)
- Detailed PDF version of the module handbook (as of March 2023) (German only)
Master of Education Erweiterungsfach (supplementary 3rd subject) Informatik
Master of Science Microsystems Engineering
Current documents of exam regulations PO 2021 with start of study in or after winter semester 2021/22
You will find this information under the description of the current degree program for the Master of Science Microsystems Engineering.
Archive of previous PDF versions of the module handbook:
- Detailed PDF version of the module handbook (as of April 2021)
- Detailed PDF version of the module handbook (as of March 2023)
Documents of exam regulations PO 2009 with start of study before winter semester 2021/22
(Completion of studies by September 30, 2024 at the latest)
- exam regulations PO 2009 M.Sc. Microsystems Engineering (in German)
- exam regulations PO 2009 M.Sc. Microsystems Engineering (unofficial version in English - not legally binding)
- syllabus PO 2009 M.Sc. Microsystems Engineering (Please note, loading might take some time)
- example for study plan M.Sc. Microsystems Engineering PO 2009 by semester (PDF)
Master of Science Embedded System Engineering
Current documents of exam regulations PO 2021 with start of study in or after winter semester 2021/22
You will find this information under the description of the current degree program for the Master of Science Embedded Systems Engineering.
Archive of previous PDF versions of the module handbook:
- Detailed PDF version of the module handbook (as of April 2021)
- Detailed PDF version of the module handbook (as of March 2023)
Documents of exam regulations PO 2012 with start of study before winter semester 2021/22
(Completion of studies by September 30, 2024 at the latest)
- exam regulations PO 2012 M.Sc. Embedded Systems Engineering (in German)
- exam regulations PO 2012 M.Sc. Embedded Systems Engineering (unofficial version in English - not legally binding)
- module handbook PO 2012 M.Sc. Embedded Systems Engineering (Please note, loading might take some time)
- example for study plan M.Sc. Embedded Systems Engineering PO 2012 by module (PDF)
Master of Science Sustainable System Engineering
Current documents of exam regulations PO 2021 with start of study in or after winter semester 2021/22
You will find this information under the description of the current degree program for the Master of Science Sustainable Systems Engineering.
Archive of previous PDF versions of the module handbook:
Detailed PDF version of the module handbook (as of March 2023)
Documents of exam regulations PO 2016 with start of study before winter semester 2021/22
(Completion of studies by September 30, 2024 at the latest)
- exam regulations P 2016 M.Sc. Sustainable Systems Engineering (in German)
- module handbook PO 2016 M.Sc. Sustainable Systems Engineering (Please note, loading might take some time)
- example for study plan M.Sc. Sustainable Systems Engineering PO 2016 by module (PDF)
- example for study plan M.Sc. Sustainable Systems Engineering PO 2016 by semester (PDF)
State Examination degree program
State Examination for Teachers' Education in Computer Science (can not be started anymore)
The state examination programs for teachers' education have expired and are replaced by the two-level system of a polyvalent two-subject Bachelor followed by a Master of Education.
The previous state examination programs must be completed by July 31, 2024 at the latest (for subject combinations with fine arts and music until July 31, 2025).
The last examination date according to GymPO is therefore spring 2024 (spring 2025 for subject combinations with fine arts or music). Accordingly, the last opportunity to register is in October 2023 (or October 2024 for subject combinations with Fine Arts or Music).
- exam regulations State Examination
- module handbook State Examination (Please note, loading might take some time)
The examples for study plans are available in German only; please change your language settings if you would like to access them.