Study structure - Hydropower Development (Master's Programme)
Programme structure
Hydropower Development
| Sem. | 7,5 stp | 7,5 stp | 7,5 stp | 7,5 stp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Høst * | Planning hydropower | Hydrology for hydropower | Hydraulic design | Dam engineering |
| 2 Vår | Geology and tunnelling | Environment and economics | Hydropower project (Project work in team) | |
| 3 Høst | Rock engineering | River system analysis | Headworks and sedimentation engineering | Social impact assessment, AC |
| 4 Vår ** | Master's thesis | |||
Other major activities
- Introduction lectures (Hydropower in Norway) *
- Excursion to hydropower plants*
- Excursion to hydropower institutions and industries**
Undervisning på engelsk.
Hydropower development is a typical interdisciplinary task. The person responsible for organising the activities and co-ordinating the work of all specialists involved is often a civil engineer who must have knowledge of a wide range of fields rather than being a specialist.
The main objective of the programme is to offer continuing education for future project managers in hydropower development and planners in the hydropower sector.
A wide range of engineering, economic and environmental subjects is covered. Both fundamental and applied subjects are included, with emphasis on the latter.
The program is designed for young professional engineers engaged in planning and implementation of hydropower and/or water resources projects. The lecturers are university staff and professional engineers with significant international experience.
The programme is consistent in referring to international practice and experience, not only the Norwegian experience in hydropower planning and development.
First year with basic courses:
- TVM 5135 Planning hydropower
- TVM 5105 Hydrology for hydropower
- TVM 5125 Hydraulic design
- TVM 5115 Dam engineering
- TVM 5145 Geology and tunnelling
- TVM 5140Environment and economics
- TVM5130Hydropower project (Project work in team)
Second year with advanced courses
- TGB 5100 Rock engineering
- TVM 5150River system analysis
- TVM 5160 Headworks and sedimentation engineering
- TVM 5170 Social impact assessment, AC
- Master's thesis
Other major activities
- Introduction lectures (Hydropower in Norway)
- Excursion to hydropower plants
- Excursion to hydropower institutions and industries
Master Thesis in Hydropower Development.
All theses are linked to projects or problems relevant to the student’s home country. The thesis is carried out on an individual basis. The topic is chosen at the end of first year study in agreement with the professor in charge. Most students go to their home country during the summer months between first and second year to collect data. The evaluation of the candidate’s performance on thesis level is based on a public presentation of the thesis and the thesis itself.
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