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Course Structure
SuRE Course Structure
Sustainable Renewable Energy Technologies consists of lectures, seminars and laboratory courses at the University and an external practical training in relevant organisations, research institutes and companies.
The 24-month programme consists of four semesters.
- In the first semester (October to January), the core courses (including lectures, seminars, labs, and an excursion) provide a solid foundation in the scientific principles of all renewable energy technologies as well as the basics in energy economics and energy meteorology.
- In the second semester (April to July), you will deepen your knowledge in your chosen specialisation, sustainability of RE systems and RE systems labs. Students must choose one of the following three specializations and participate in modules with a total of 12 CP:
- Solar Energy with the modules: Photovoltaik Physics (6 CP), Photovoltaik Systems (6 CP) and Solar Energy Meterology (6 CP)
- Wind Energy with the modules: Computational Fluid Dynamics (6 CP), Design of Wind Energy Systems (6 CP), Wind Resources and its Application (6 CP) and Control of Wind Turbines and Wind Farms (6 CP)
- System Integration of Renewable Energy with the modules: Future Power Supply Systems (6 CP) and Smart Grid Management (6 CP)
- In the third semester (October to January), you will conduct an elaborate case study. A two-month external internship (in Germany or abroad) and an excursion through Germany will help you gain knowledge of real-life examples.
- The last semester (April to July) is dedicated to the final thesis project. The subject of the final thesis evolves from the participants' individual interest, the laboratory courses and experience gained during the external training, which should be related to the participants' future professional occupation.
Graduation
After successful completion of all modules (incl. the module exams) and the six-month thesis project, students are awarded the MSc degree and receive certificates.
INFORMATION FOR ACCEPTED SuRE STUDENTS
In specific cases it may be possible to formally recognize the professional competences achieved in your previous RE professional career. Contact us for further information.
Programme Learning Objectives
After finishing the programme, SuRE students should be able to
- critically analyse and discuss the role of Renewable Energy technologies in a climate and resource constrained energy sector
- explain different renewable energy technologies and its performance, covering the evaluation of Renewable Energy resources, principles of different conversion processes, characteristics of various materials, design of systems, performance of systems in operation as well as the use of models and tools for simulation and sizing
- explain and evaluate in depth the implementation of Renewable Energy for specific areas
- apply analytical research methodologies, including a reflective and critical approach to hands-on
- critically assess the principles of the socio-economic evaluation and sustainability of Renewable Energy technologies and the role of regulatory policy frameworks in the context of Renewable Energy, covering in particular developing countries
- apply scientific knowledge to a professional situation, as a reflective practitioner
- work in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary team
- communicate in a clear and structured way in both oral and written format
Curriculum and Module Handbook
Prerequisites the student should bring along for the Master Programme SuRE
Besides technical knowledge of their degree, the participants of our program are expected to:
- Have established a good work organization through their practical experiences, preferably in the field of renewable energies, sustainable development or energy technique,
- Be able to familiarize themselves with a new topic autonomously (on a basic study level),
- Structure newly given material and judge the importance of details,
- Compare and judge facts out of different sources as well as compile information,
- Estimate their skills and knowledge of an object and further their understanding through concrete questions,
- Be dedicated to work with uncommon subjects,
- Communicate clearly and fluently in English,
- Work on interdisciplinary topics in a multicultural context
- Willingness to share knowledge and work as a team
- Be prepared to transcend common approaches of their previous subject.
We expect factual competences on a basic college level especially in the following subjects
Mathematics
- Complex numbers
- Differentiation and Integration
- Taylor and Fourier Series
- Coordinate Systems
- Matrices
- Systems of equations
- Basic Statistics and Probabilities
- Error Propagation
- Vectors/ Vector calculating
- Basic statistic knowledge
- Integral and differential calculus
- Differential equation/Differential operators
- Fluently work with prefactors and (physical) units
- Correctly build graphs out of value tables
Thermodynamics
- First and second law of thermodynamics
- Thermodynamic balance
- Heat Transfer Mechanics
- Thermodynamic Cycles
- Heat engines and its operation
- Work and heat
- Thermodynamic machines
- Mechanisms of heat transfer
Mechanics of fluids and gas
- Movement conditions (laminar, turbulent)
- Types of flow
- Drag and lift forces
- Buoyancy and friction
- Pressure, kinetic energy
- Viscosity, flowline
- Flow at boundary layers
Solid State Physics
- Atom models
- Crystal structures and lattice characteristics
- Physical characteristics of all-solids (electrical and heat conductivity, shear forces)
- Basic ideas of a semiconductor
- Generation and Recombination
- Junctions
Electricity
- Ohm’s law
- Kirchhoff’s laws
- Electrical and magnetical fields
- Inductance and mutual inductance
- Complex resistance
Radiation
- Radiation laws (Planck, Wien, Stefan-Boltzmann)
- Black body
Atom models
- Types of chemical bonds
- Chemical reactions, Stoichiometry
- Law of mass action
- Displacement series of metals
Biology
- Principals of photosynthesis
- Basic structure of important organic substances: sugar, proteins, fat
- Basic principals of the aerobic and anaerobic decomposition of organic material
Chemistry
- Basic knowledge of stoichiometry
Measurement technique
- SI units
- Measurement processes and methods
- Confidence level of measuring, measurement faults
- Linear regression, error propagation
Mechanics
- Newton´s Law
- Work and Energy
- Moment of Intertia and Angular Momentum
- Single Harmonic Oscillator
- Damped Oscillations
- Simple Wave Motion
- Materials in Renewable Energy
- Deterioration and Failure of Materials