Courses given at the Chair of Structural Analysis
The Technical University of Munich has formulated its didactic guidelines in its teaching mission statement. In accordance with this mission statement and the TUM teaching constitution, the Chair of Structural Analysis offers a wide range of courses. Both in face-to-face teaching and in interdisciplinary formats and online courses, the technical fundamentals of structural analysis are taught in an active learning environment.
In this age of digitalization, digital tools are available for both face-to-face teaching and self-study. Simulations and remote labs give students the opportunity to gain practical experience in complex environments even outside of defined attendance times. Conventional, electronic, and interactive teaching and learning materials - including instructional videos - support self-study.
Mentoring / Major Subject
In order to provide students with the best possible support during their studies, one of the fields of specialization is chosen as their major subject. The supervisor for this field takes on a mentor role, supporting and advising the students in particular when it comes to choosing the right fields of specialization. However, this mentor not only makes sure that the course contents match the occupational profile but also, for example, that the selected courses and modules are suitable for a stay abroad and that they match the students' professional visions. This is particularly important when choosing an interdisciplinary specialization as in this case compulsory and elective modules have to be approved by the mentor. If you have any questions about the mentoring at the Chair of Structural Analysis, please contact Luzius Moll (luzius.moll(at)tum.de).
YouTube Channel of the Chair of Structural Analysis
The Chair of Stuctural Analysis has its own YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/StatikTUM
Exams at the Chair of Structural Analysis
Exams are designed to document the students' skills acquisition. The exam questions follow the principles of constructive alignment.
The exams in the Bachelor studies as well as the exams in Theory of Plates, Theory of Shells and Finite Element Methods take place during the examination period of the Faculty.
Non-compulsory courses in the Master usually have their exams directly after the end of the lectures' period.
For all exams the dates published by the examination office are mandatory without exceptions.
It is only possible to write the exams at the Technical University of Munich. This means, exams are not sent to other universities. Please be aware of this prerequisite when planing studies abroad or an internship.
Information for exchange and guest students:
Special arrangements concerning examination dates and procedures at TUM cannot be made for exchange or guest students! You must comply with officially scheduled exam dates and times. Examination dates are set by each TUM school or department and are usually scheduled to take place between February and March (winter-term) and between July and September (summer-term). The Chair of Structural Analysis offers retake exams for compulsory courses exclusively in the official exam period for the next semester. There is no demand on retake exams for elective courses. More information of the TUM International Center can be found here.