modulplaner-openapi-spec

Modulplaner OpenAPI

OpenAPI documentation of the modulplaner API

Definitions

• Module: A specific unit or component of a broader course of study. It focuses on a particular topic or subject area within a course. Modules are usually part of a larger framework, and a course will consist of multiple modules.
• Course: Refers to the entire program of study leading to a degree. It encompasses multiple modules that are structured over the duration of the (bachelors) program.
• Term: Refers to any academic period, but it is often associated with systems that divide the academic year into two or more periods.
• Lecture: A single session, where the lecture of a Module is held.
• Lecture Series: An entire series over a term of lectures (of a single class)
• Class: A subset of students, that attend a Lecture.
• Lecturer: The person teaching the students.
• Student: The person, who should be learning about new stuff.

Do not use these terms

• Semester: This term is too limiting compared to Term, as it always refers to 6 months. Some schools will use different lengths for their terms.
• Degree: We should use the term Course, as the degree is what you receive when completing a Course.
• Teacher: Use Lecturer instead, as this is the common term used by universities.