Curriculum

Curriculum of COMMAS

The Master of Science Programme has a duration of three semesters. During the first semester, all students take the same modules and courses and concentrate on the basics of mechanics, statics and dynamics, numerical methods, discretization methods and software engineering.

All courses not only provide an extensive introduction but also a deep knowledge of the most important areas in the field of Computational Mechanics of Materials and Structures.

During the second semester, topics can be chosen from a large variety of courses. In order to establish an international interaction further advanced topics are given in the summer school by internationally recognized experts.

The third semester is dedicated to the thesis. It is embedded into current scientific activities of the participating research groups.

After successful completion of the programme (90 ECTS credits), students are awarded a Master of Science and will be entitled to continue to study towards a doctoral degree without having to meet additional academic requirements. Special Ph.D. programmes in this field are offered at the Universität Stuttgart.

Core Modules, 1st Semester (Winter Term)

Four modules. 20 hours per week or 30 credits.

Continuum Mechanics and Theory of Materials I
Structures and Dynamical Systems I
Discretization Methods and Numerical Programming I
Engineering Materials and Smart Sytems I

Elective Modules, 2nd Semester (Summer Term)

Three out of four modules. 18 hours per week or 27 credits.

Continuum Mechanics and Theory of Materials II
Structures and Dynamical Systems II
Discretization Methods and Numerical Programming II
Engineering Materials and Smart Sytems II

3rd Semester (Winter Term)

Master Thesis - 30 credits.

The Master's Thesis should demonstrate the student's ability to work independently and within a given time-limit on a problem in his field of study according to scientific principles. The candidate must be given the opportunity to suggest a topic. He is advised during the preparation of his Master's Thesis by a professor and/or a researcher of one of the institutes. The time-limit for completion of the Master's Thesis is six months.

Summer School

With 3 credits.
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Advanced Topics on

Continuum Mechanics
Numerical Methods
Engineering Materials