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1. Program title

Program title: Water Resources and Hydropower Engineering

2. Program objectives

The program objectives are to produce graduates with:

  1. In depth advanced knowledge of core disciplines in water resources and hydropower engineering;

  2. Breadth in integrative skills to apply the knowledge gained in the survey, planning, design, construction and management of hydropower projects;

  3. Appreciation of interactions between engineering, business and technology in modern society;

  4. Drive for life-long learning and continuous self development;

  5. Understanding of their role as hydropower engineers in the development of society at the national and global level. 

3. Learning Outcomes

The student learning outcomes are:

  1. Apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering;

  2. Design and conduct experiments, analyze, interpret data and synthesize valid conclusions;

  3. Design a system, component, or process, and synthesize solutions to achieve desired needs;

  4. Identify, formulate, research through relevant literature review, and solve engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions;

  5. Use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice with appropriate considerations for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental constraints;

  6. Communicate effectively; (listening, writing and speaking skills) Recognize the need for, and have the ability to engage in life-long learning;

  7. Understand the impact of engineering solutions in a societal context and to be able to respond effectively to the needs for sustainable development;

  8. Function effectively within multidisciplinary teams and understand the fundamental precepts of effective project management;

  9. Understand professional, ethical and moral responsibility in the workplace.

4. Academic schedule and modular credit requirements

Academic schedule: 2 years 

5. Degree conferred

The Master of Engineering will be conferred.


Curriculum of Water Resources and Hydropower Engineering

Category

Course Code

Courses

Credits

Hours

Semester

Note

Degree Course

Fundamental Compulsory Course


Introduction to china

4

72

1

No less than 8 credits


Comprehensive Chinese

2

36

1


Operational Research

3

54

1

Major Compulsory Course

43011504

Engineering Economics

2

36

1

No less than 16 credits

43011505

Water Resources System Planning and Management

3

54

1

43011507

Modern Construction Techniques for Hydropower Engineering

3

54

2

43011508

Contract Management

2

36

2

43011506

Advanced Dam Engineering

3

54

2

43011511

Advanced Hydrology

3

54

2

Elective Course

20206062

Water Hydrology Calculations

2

36

1

No less than 4 credits

20206019

Integrated Watershed Planning

2

36

2

43011503

Principles and Methods of Water Saving Irrigation

2.5

45

1


Hydrologic Forecast

2

36

2


Hydrological Statistics

2

36

2

43011524

Engineering Sediment and Intake Works

2

36

2

Compulsory Practice

43011599

1. Professional Practice

2. Experts Communication

3. Information Retrieval Lecture

6

/

2



1.Report of dissertation

2.Midterm review of dissertation

/

/

2


*The above information is for reference only.

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