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A standardized, often interchangeable building unit that functions as part of a larger system. The term is used in technology, construction, software development, and furniture design.
Das Bücherregal besteht aus drei einzelnen Modulen, die man beliebig anordnen kann.
The bookshelf consists of three individual modules that can be arranged however you like.
module
A self-contained teaching unit or course within a degree program at a college or university.
Für meinen Bachelor-Abschluss muss ich noch das Modul „Einführung in die Statistik“ erfolgreich abschließen.
For my bachelor's degree, I still have to successfully complete the module 'Introduction to Statistics'.
module
An independent, functional part of a spacecraft, such as the lunar module or the service module.
Nach der Mondlandung kehrten die Astronauten mit dem Aufstiegsmodul in die Umlaufbahn zurück.
After the moon landing, the astronauts returned to orbit in the ascent module.
No matter the context, a 'Modul' (module) is always a standardized, self-contained unit that is part of a larger system. This basic idea connects all meanings, from a piece of furniture to a university course to a spacecraft component.
Unser Softwaresystem ist aus verschiedenen Modulen aufgebaut.
Our software system is built from various modules.
In a university context, 'Modul' (module) is used with certain verbs. You 'belegt' ein Modul (take/enroll in a module) in order to participate in it, and you 'schließt' it 'ab' (complete it) with an exam in order to pass it.
Im nächsten Semester muss ich drei neue Module belegen.
Next semester I have to take three new modules.
You can recognize the right context from the accompanying words. Terms like 'Studium' (degree program/studies), 'Kurs' (course), or 'belegen' (to take/enroll in) point to the university. Words like 'Regal' (shelf), 'Software', or 'System' point to the technical building unit.
Für dieses Modul gibt es 10 Leistungspunkte.
This module is worth 10 credit points.
course / rate
Kurs refers to an individual class or series of lessons. In higher education, a Modul is a self-contained unit of study that counts as a formal part of a degree program and can also include several classes. Use Kurs for the specific class and Modul for the larger unit of study.
Das Statistikmodul umfasst zwei Kurse und eine gemeinsame Prüfung.
The statistics module includes two courses and one joint exam.
In diesem Kurs lernen die Studierenden die Grundlagen der Statistik.
In this course, the students learn the basics of statistics.
