Module Catalog
Browse curriculum modules and elect the ones you want to take — choose terms during election periods, unelect within rules, and use early or alternative exam options when your institution enables them.
The Module Catalog tab is where you choose optional modules for your programme — for example electives within credit or course-count rules defined in your curriculum and elective groups. Electing a module records that you intend to take it in a given term; your institution then enrolls you in the related courses or may open them for self-booking.
Why it matters
Most programmes mix mandatory modules with Wahlpflicht (compulsory electives) or free electives. Without a controlled catalog:
- Students cannot see which options count toward which group.
- Credit and course-count rules are hard to obey.
- Term placement and exam alternatives stay informal.
The Module Catalog makes elections explicit: you choose within published groups, ECTS, and election windows, and your Curriculum tab updates to reflect what you have elected.
How it fits
| Related area | Relationship |
|---|---|
| View your curriculum | Shows how elections contribute to group and ECTS progress |
| Elective groups | Source of cluster rules, unlock conditions, re-election, and overflow behavior |
| Modules | Academic definitions (credits, versions) behind each catalog row |
| Book and unbook courses | Self-book into specific course instances once offerings are open |
| Chronology / terms | Terms that election windows and term choices refer to |
Elect vs book
| Action | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Elect (this page) | Choose a module (curriculum unit) for a term under elective rules |
| Book (My Courses) | Join a course instance with a timetable and capacity |
You typically elect first (when the window is open), then attend via automatic enrollment or booking, depending on institutional practice.
Key concepts
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Module | A unit of study, usually with ECTS credit points |
| Elective group / module group | Catalog organization such as free electives or mandatory electives |
| Election | Your registered intent to take a module in a term |
| Election period | The window set by your institution during which elections are allowed |
| Re-election | Electing the same module in more than one term when allowed |
| Early / alternative exam options | Additional election choices on a module when your institution enables them |
Open the Module Catalog
Click Home in the sidebar.
Select the Module Catalog tab.
Browse modules
The Module Catalog shows all modules available for election, organised by module group (such as free electives or mandatory electives). Each module row shows:
- The module name and description.
- The ECTS credits attached to the module.
- The number of available courses and terms.
- Your current election status for that module.
Elect a module
Find the module you want to elect.
Click Elect (or the election button) on the module row.
Choose the term in which you want to take the module. You can elect a module for multiple terms if re-election is allowed.
Confirm your election. The module status updates to show the terms you have elected.
Unelect a module
To remove an election, click the module’s election button and select Unelect for the relevant term. Confirm the action.
Early and alternative exam options
Where your institution enables it, the Module Catalog may show early exam options or alternative exam options within a module. These appear as additional election choices on the module row when the relevant election period is open.
Use these options only when they match your examination regulations and personal readiness — they are academic choices with the same seriousness as a standard election.
Re-election
If your institution allows re-election, you can elect the same module in more than one term. The module row shows all currently elected terms, and you can add or remove individual terms within the constraints of the election rules.
Re-election is useful when a module is designed to repeat across terms, or when rules explicitly allow retaking placement. It is not a workaround for missing a withdrawal deadline on a graded attempt — see the unelect warning above.
Best practices
- Elect within group rules. Prefer modules that close a credit or course-count gap on your Curriculum tab rather than collecting unrelated options.
- Respect the election period. Plan choices before the window closes; outside it, the elect control is disabled or hidden.
- Coordinate with booking. After election, check My Courses for bookable instances if your institution does not auto-enroll.
- Unelect early. Remove mistaken elections before graded attempts or withdrawal deadlines lock them.
Common pitfalls
| Situation | What it usually means |
|---|---|
| No elect button | Outside the election period, or the module is not electable for you |
| Cannot unelect | Graded exam attempt exists, or withdrawal deadline has passed — contact your institution |
| Curriculum still shows Not elected | Election not confirmed, wrong term, or catalog not reflecting yet — revisit the module row and Curriculum tab |
| Too many elections / Overflow | You exceeded the group requirement; surplus may feed another group if configured — verify with your programme office |
FAQ
Does electing a module automatically put me in a course?
Your institution then enrolls you in the associated courses according to its process. Some offerings still require you to book a specific section. Election alone always registers academic intent on your study plan.
Can I elect modules that are not in my curriculum?
The Module Catalog shows modules available for election in your context, organised by module group from your study programme. If something is missing, ask whether it belongs to your curriculum version or elective group.
What are early or alternative exam options?
When your institution offers these options, they appear as additional election choices on the module row during the relevant election period. They let you select an early or alternative examination path within that module, subject to institutional rules.
Related pages
View your curriculum
See your full study programme and how modules contribute to your progress.
Book and unbook courses
Self-book into specific course instances once your module elections are confirmed.
Elective groups
How elective clusters and election modes are configured in FuxamCMS.
Modules
How modules and ECTS are defined in your institution’s academic structure.