Module database - development of study programs / documents for committee path / preparation of technical mapping / module descriptions for websites

The module database supports the structured development and maintenance of degree programs and modules. It serves as a central tool for recording, coordinating and publishing module descriptions, examination regulations and study structures. In addition, it maps the entire process from design to technical mapping in the examination administration system.

The module database is used by various groups:

• Program directors, module coordinators and lecturers
• Employees in the departments and administration (e.g. study and examination secretariats)
• Department II - Quality Assurance Degree Programs
• IT Service Center (for technical mapping in eCampus)
• Students (read access to published module descriptions)

The module database is supervised by Prof. Dr. R. Matzdorf and is operated and maintained in cooperation with the Department of Studies and Teaching and the IT Service Center.

The module database is a web-based system that provides digital support for collaborative work on degree program data. Lecturers, those responsible and the administration work on a central database that is up-to-date and consistent at all times.
Module descriptions, examination regulations and degree program structures can be entered and edited using structured input masks. The data is used both for internal university decision-making by committees and for automated publication on the website.
A rights management system ensures that content is edited and released in accordance with responsibilities. An interface to EXA/eCampus is also used to generate the technical mapping of examination regulations for examination administration.

There are no alternatives to the module database.

• Central data management: All module descriptions and study program data are maintained in a shared database.
• Collaborative editing: Lecturers and administration can edit, comment on and check content together.
• Automatic publication: Module descriptions and examination regulations are displayed directly on the websites - always up-to-date and usable on mobile devices.
• Structured output: Export module handbooks, examination regulations and curricula as Word files.
• Import and networking: Modules can be shared between degree programs, making polyvalence visible.
• Status management: Progress in the committee process is systematically recorded and editing rights are automatically adjusted.
• Multilingual presentation: Module descriptions can also be published in English.
• Interface to eCampus: Automated export of approved study structures to the examination administration system.

• Development of a new degree program: Departments record all modules and examination regulations digitally and prepare them for the committee process.
• Revision of existing modules: Lecturers update content, literature references or examination forms - changes are automatically displayed on the websites.
• Maintaining degree program data: those responsible for degree programs create resolution templates and generate up-to-date module handbooks.

A current web browser (e.g. Firefox, Chrome, Edge or Safari) is required for use. The application is platform-independent and can be used without local installation.

The public pages (published module descriptions) can be viewed worldwide without registration. Relevant employees in the departments and program developers receive editing rights via their teaching unit. Module supervisors can edit their own modules without additional activation.

Login with account name and password via central authentication. Students can view the published module descriptions without logging in via the websites.

User:inside manual available at<https://moduldatenbank.uni-kassel.de/listManual.php>(login to the tool required)

No regular training courses are currently offered. There are information events/workshops on new functions in the module tool on an ad hoc basis. If required, events for training new players can be requested by the departments. Please contact Prof. Dr. R. Matzdorf<matzdorf[at]uni-kassel[dot]de>.

The module database is used via a secure connection. Access is restricted to persons with a UniAccount. Data is processed exclusively for official purposes in the context of degree program administration.

The module database is a system developed within the university. It is not intended for use outside the university context. The general regulations on IT use and the provisions on data protection and copyright apply.