mpocalc

The script mpocalc.py checks a selection of modules if it conforms to the regulations for "Master of Science, Informatik" at RWTE²H. Because this course of studies consists mainly of electable courses, it can be difficult to maintain an overview and keep track which modules you are still allowed to take for extra credits. This script takes care of doing the calculations on the basis of a listing of (to be) elected courses.

Please note, that I cannot guarantee the full conformance with any regulations that are currently in effect. I do not have the time to update this software beyond my own studies. Also, no software can ever cover all the details that are possible within the natural language formulation of the rules. This script is merly a simple check that a certain list of modules may add up to a M.Sc.

Usage

This script requires Python 3 to run. Otherwise, no external libraries needed. It shall be run in a terminal; no GUI at all.

Copy modules.example.py to modules.py and edit it to your needs. It starts off with some commentary on the required information and includes a runnable example. Sorry for not implementing a real config file, but it should be a simple enough format.

Run mpocalc.py. It emits information, warnings and possibly errors depending on your configuration (all to stdout, i.e. the terminal). Only errors are circumstances which prevents your selection from being a valid selection.