What will I learn - Hydropower Development (Master's Programme)
What will you learn?
With more than 100 years of experience, Norway is at the forefront of sustainable hydropower development and operation. NTNU has been instrumental throughout this history and is an internationally leading university in hydropower technologies and sustainable hydropower operation. In the Hydropower Development program, all these areas of expertise at NTNU are brought together to provide students with the best possible selection of courses and specializations in hydropower and energy management.
Hydropower Development and digital competency
Digital competency is an important part in Hydropower Development. Increasingly, the planning of plants is conducted in digital twins and Basic Building Information Modelling (BIM), and you will therefore be introduced to this.
Digital source for information relevant for the planning will be extensively used in cases and in assignments. Complex simulation models are used to optimise the hydropower schemes and test hydrological and hydraulic conditions.
Norway is in the forefront of using digital knowledge in the hydropower planning process. By bringing the “Norwegian way” to developing countries, where the hydropower potential is high, you as a student on the Hydropower Development program will increase the use of digital tools internationally.
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
Learning outcome
General competencies
Knowledge:
A Master of Science in Technology shall have:
- Broad basic knowledge in Mathematics, Science, Technology and Computer Science as a basis for understanding methods, applications, professional renewal and adaptations
- Broad engineering- and research-based knowledge in Hydropower Development, with in-depth knowledge within a more limited area connected to active research, including sufficient professional insight to make use of new research results
- Insight in selected social science, humanistic, and other non-technical disciplines of relevance to the exercise of the engineering profession, and as a basis for developing a broad perspective on the engineering discipline's role and challenges in the society
Skills:
- Define, model and break down complex engineering problems, including choosing relevant models and methods, and carrying out calculations and solutions independently and critically
- Develop comprehensive solutions to engineering problems, including the ability to develop solutions in an inter-disciplinary context, and carry out an independent, particular engineering research and development project under academic supervision
- Be able to renew and adapt professionally, including develop professional competence on his/her own initiative
General competence:
- Understand the role of engineer in a comprehensive societal perspective, have insight in ethical requirements and consideration of sustainable development, and be able to analyse ethical problems connected to engineering work, and contribute to innovation and entrepreneurship
- Ability to disseminate, communicate and cooperate inter-disciplinary on engineering problems and solutions to specialists and the general public
- Understand possibilities and limitations when using information and communication technology, including juridical and societal aspects
- Ability to lead and motivate co-workers, including having an international perspective on his/her profession, and develop ability to international orientation and collaboration