Abbreviations from the examination regulations – what do they mean?

A key to the abbreviations is usually included in the module schedule.

PO / FAPO: Degree program and examination regulations

ECTS = European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System. The workload measured in credits during your studies. A Bachelor’s degree program comprises 180 ECTS credits. At FAU, 1 ECTS credit corresponds to 30 hours of work. You should complete around 30 ECTS credits per semester.

LP = “Leistungspunkte”, or credits, see ECTS

L = lecture

T = tutorial

P = Practical course

S = seminar

SWS = “Semesterwochenstunden”, or semester hours (1 SWS = 45 min)

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