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'''Module''', '''modular''' and '''modularity''' may refer to the concept of [[modularity]]. they may also refer to: | '''Module''', '''modular''' and '''modularity''' may refer to the concept of [[modularity]]. they may also refer to: | ||
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* [[Computer module]], an early packaging technique that combined several electronic components to produce a single logic element | * [[Computer module]], an early packaging technique that combined several electronic components to produce a single logic element | ||
* [[Memory module]], a physical "stick" of RAM, an essential piece of computer hardware | * [[Memory module]], a physical "stick" of RAM, an essential piece of computer hardware | ||
* [[Multi-chip module]], a modern technique that combines several complex computer chips into a single larger unit | * [[Multi-chip module]], a modern technique that combines several complex computer chips into a single larger unit | ||
==Science and mathematics== | ==Science and mathematics== | ||
* [[Module (mathematics)]] over a ring, a generalization of vector spaces | * [[Module (mathematics)]] over a ring, a generalization of vector spaces | ||
* [[Modular lattice]] a kind of partially ordered set | * [[Modular lattice]] a kind of partially ordered set | ||
* [[Modularity theorem]] (formerly Taniyama–Shimura conjecture), a connection between elliptic curves and modular forms | * [[Modularity theorem]] (formerly Taniyama–Shimura conjecture), a connection between elliptic curves and modular forms | ||
* In connection with [[modular decomposition]] of a graph, modules are a kind of generalisation of graph components | * In connection with [[modular decomposition]] of a graph, modules are a kind of generalisation of graph components. | ||
* [[Modularity (networks)]], a benefit function that measures the quality of a division of a [[Complex network]] into communities | * [[Modularity (networks)]], a benefit function that measures the quality of a division of a [[Complex network]] into communities | ||
* Protein module or [[protein domain]], a section of a protein with its own distinct conformation, often conserved in evolution | * Protein module or [[protein domain]], a section of a protein with its own distinct conformation, often conserved in evolution | ||
Revision as of 23:17, 22 March 2018
- For the Wikipedia programming structure containing Lua code, see Wikipedia:Module
Module, modular and modularity may refer to the concept of modularity. they may also refer to: Template:TOC right
Computing and engineering
- Modular design, the engineering discipline of designing complex devices using separately designed sub-components
- Modular function deployment, a method in systems engineering and product development
- Module, a measure of a gear's pitch
- Ontology modularization, a methodological principle in ontology engineering
Computer software
- Modular programming, a software design technique
- Loadable kernel module an object file that contains code to extend the running kernel
- Environment Modules, a software tool designed to help users manage their UNIX or Linux shell environment
- Modula-2 or Modula-3, programming languages which stress the use of modules
Computer hardware
- Computer module, an early packaging technique that combined several electronic components to produce a single logic element
- Memory module, a physical "stick" of RAM, an essential piece of computer hardware
- Multi-chip module, a modern technique that combines several complex computer chips into a single larger unit
Science and mathematics
- Module (mathematics) over a ring, a generalization of vector spaces
- Modular lattice a kind of partially ordered set
- Modularity theorem (formerly Taniyama–Shimura conjecture), a connection between elliptic curves and modular forms
- In connection with modular decomposition of a graph, modules are a kind of generalisation of graph components.
- Modularity (networks), a benefit function that measures the quality of a division of a Complex network into communities
- Protein module or protein domain, a section of a protein with its own distinct conformation, often conserved in evolution
- A cis-regulatory module, a stretch of DNA containing a number of genes that share joint regulation by the same transcription factors
Music
- Module (musician), the solo project of New Zealand-based musician/producer Jeramiah Ross
- Module file, a family of music file formats
- Modular Recordings, a record label
- Sound module, electronic musical instrument without a human-playable interface
Other uses
- NTC Module, a Russian research and development center
- ModulArt, a technique used in contemporary art where a large-structure painting is made up of multiple smaller modules.
- Ford Modular engine, Ford's line of OHC V8 and V10 motors
- Volvo Modular engine
- An Adventure (Dungeons & Dragons), formerly referred to as a "module"
- Vitruvian module, an architectural measure