1. Program title
Program title: Water Resources and Hydropower Engineering
2. Program objectives
The program objectives are to produce graduates with:
In depth advanced knowledge of core disciplines in water resources and hydropower engineering;
Breadth in integrative skills to apply the knowledge gained in the survey, planning, design, construction and management of hydropower projects;
Appreciation of interactions between engineering, business and technology in modern society;
Drive for life-long learning and continuous self development;
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:
Apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering;
Design and conduct experiments, analyze, interpret data and synthesize valid conclusions;
Design a system, component, or process, and synthesize solutions to achieve desired needs;
Identify, formulate, research through relevant literature review, and solve engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions;
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;
Communicate effectively; (listening, writing and speaking skills) Recognize the need for, and have the ability to engage in life-long learning;
Understand the impact of engineering solutions in a societal context and to be able to respond effectively to the needs for sustainable development;
Function effectively within multidisciplinary teams and understand the fundamental precepts of effective project management;
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.
Telephone : | 0086-27-6875 3912 |
Fax : | 0086-27-8786 3154 |
Email : | admissions@whu.edu.cn |