Edit a module
Update a module version's display name, ECTS, attendance, examinations, descriptions, and course template from the module detail page.
Editing a module happens at the version level. Open a module from the Modules table to update its current version’s academic settings, display name, and course template. The shared module identity (name and code on the module record) stays separate from version-specific configuration — so you can refine what this year requires without inventing a new catalog entry.
Use editing when you need to correct or complete a version that is still the right identity for the unit of study. If a cohort or curriculum already depends on the current configuration and requirements are changing for a future intake, consider creating a new version instead of rewriting the one already in use.
Why it matters
Module versions carry the academic facts that curricula, exams, planning, and study progress rely on: ECTS credit points, attendance expectations, examination requirements, and the course template used when the version is linked to a course. Incomplete or outdated version details propagate into program structures and delivery.
In ECTS terms, credits reflect estimated student workload for the learning outcomes of this educational component. Keeping ECTS, assessment rules, and descriptions aligned on the version is how the Database stays trustworthy as a single source of truth.
How it fits
| You are editing… | Downstream impact |
|---|---|
| Display name | How this version appears in study plans, exams, planning, and curricula tables |
| Details (ECTS, attendance, exams, descriptions) | Academic expectations for curricula and assessment tied to this version |
| Course template | Defaults applied when this version is linked to a course |
Related areas: Modules overview, Curricula, Module planning, Module groups.
Before you start
- Confirm you are editing the correct version (use the version selector in the header).
- If other cohorts already depend on this version’s settings, decide whether to edit in place or create a new version first.
- Gather the ECTS value, attendance percentage, examination requirements, and any institution-specific description fields you need.
- If the version is already linked to courses, plan whether metadata changes should be synced from the courses side afterward.
How to open a module version
Go to OrgHub → Database → Modules.
Select a module row to open its detail page. Use the version selector in the header if you need a specific version.
Edit the module display name
The name shown at the top of the page is the module display name for this version. Click the name to edit it inline.
- If you set a display name, it appears in study plans, exams, planning, and curricula tables for this version.
- If you leave it blank, Fuxam uses the shared Module Name from the module record.
Edit version details
On the Details tab, update academic configuration for the current version:
- ECTS — credit points assigned to this module version (the workload measure used in curricula and study plans).
- Attendance — required attendance percentage.
- Time plan — workload and appointment settings.
- Examination requirements — exams and assessment rules tied to this version (for example, final exam length, pass/fail vs graded modes, weighting, and related settings your institution configures).
- Additional descriptions — structured metadata fields defined by your institution’s module schemas.
Changes save from the version form. An unsaved-changes bar appears when you have pending edits.
ECTS in practice
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits express estimated student workload. Common institutional patterns:
| Pattern | Typical use |
|---|---|
| 5 ECTS | Compact lecture or seminar module |
| 6 ECTS | Standard semester module in many programs |
| 10–12 ECTS | Larger project, thesis prep, or intensive block |
| 60 ECTS / year | Full-time annual load across all modules |
When a curriculum slot shows Credit Points, that value should match the module version’s ECTS for the same academic offering. If examination regulations raise a module from 5 to 6 ECTS for a new cohort, create a new version and place that version in the new curriculum — do not silently overwrite the old cohort’s 5 ECTS snapshot.
Edit the course template
On the Course tab, configure the template used when this module version is linked to a course:
- Title and Description
- Tags, capacity, and color defaults
- Course feature defaults (learning journey, chat, drive, calendar)
These values support delivery setup; they do not replace the shared Module Name or the version display name used in academic tables.
Details vs Course at a glance
| Area | Tab | Typical fields |
|---|---|---|
| Academic configuration | Details | ECTS, attendance, time plan, examination requirements, additional descriptions |
| Delivery template | Course | Title, description, tags, capacity, color, feature defaults |
| Presentation in academic UI | Header display name | Optional override; blank falls back to module name |
Worked example — correct vs version
Scenario A — incomplete setup: Version 2025 of ECON101 was created yesterday and is not yet in any curriculum. You can safely edit ECTS from blank to 5, add the exam, and save.
Scenario B — active cohorts: Version 2025 is already in the B.A. curriculum assigned to cohort WS 2025/26. For WS 2026/27 the faculty wants 6 ECTS and a different exam weight. Prefer Create Version (2026), configure the new details, set default when ready, and place 2026 only in the new curriculum version.
Best practices
- Switch to the intended version in the header before editing — editing the wrong version is a common source of curriculum mismatches.
- Prefer a new version when requirements change for a new academic year and older cohorts must keep the previous configuration.
- Keep the display name purposeful when a version needs a clearer label in study plans than the shared module name (for example, a renamed offering that still shares the same code).
- After editing metadata used by linked courses, consider syncing from the courses side — see Link courses to a database.
- Keep curriculum credit columns and the version’s ECTS aligned whenever you edit credits.
Common pitfalls
- Confusing the version display name with the Course tab title — they serve academic vs delivery naming.
- Saving mid-edit without noticing the unsaved-changes bar — finish or discard pending edits deliberately.
- Updating ECTS on a version already locked into active cohort study plans without coordinating with the program office.
- Editing examination requirements without checking whether assessment results or exam planning already depend on the previous setup.
FAQ
Does editing one version change the others?
No. Each version has its own Details and Course configuration. Only the shared module identity (name and code on the module record) is common across versions.
Should I edit or create a new version?
Edit in place for corrections and incomplete setup on a version that is not yet relied on by active cohorts. Create a new version when a future intake needs different credits, exams, or templates while earlier intakes keep the old configuration.
Does editing ECTS automatically update curriculum credit points?
Curriculum items hold their own credit-point mapping when you add modules to a curriculum. After changing ECTS on a version, review related curriculum rows so program totals stay consistent.