Target Group and Admission Requirements

Trade-school education with certificate of competence based on the foundation course electronics/electrical subjects.

Aim of the Programme

This is a new professional and pedagogically adapted programme where we build upon the student’s background from a trade-school education and letter of professional competence. Insufficient theoretical background in mathematics, physics, Norwegian and English will be compensated for without requiring additional study time, since the initial electricity and electronics subjects and some elective courses have been removed from the programme. In the electrical and electronics subjects, the Y-VEI students will be integrated with those who have previously studied general subjects.

Further Education opportunities

You may seek admission to the 2-year Master’s programme (civil-engineer programme) Systems and Control Engineering at Telemark University College or Master`s programmes at other university colleges and universities in Norway or abroad.

Curriculum and structure

Obligatory Courses Code Course title Credits O/V *) Credits pr. semester   S1(A) S2(V) S3(A) S4(V) S5(A) S6(V) FY1007 Mathematics Y1 10.00 O 10           EE1109 Digital Systems II with PLC 5.00 O 5           FY1107 Communication/Norwegian 5.00 O 5           PRG106 Project F1 10.00 O 10           FY2007 Mathematics Y2 10.00 O   10         EE2109 Computer Programming 5.00 O   5         FB4210 Economi 5.00 O   5         FY2107 Technical English 5.00 O   5         FB4110 Project Management 5.00 O   5         EE3209 Mathematics II - linear algebra 5.00 O     5       FB1006 Mathematics I 10.00 O     10       EE3308 AC Circuit Analysis 5.00 O     5       FY3007 Physics and Chemistry 10.00 O     10       FB2006 Physics 10.00 O       10     EE2209 Mathematics II - mathematical methods 5.00 O       5     EK5006 Power distribution systems 10.00 O       10     EE4007 Cybernetics – Basic Course 5.00 O       5     FB5006 Statistics 5.00 O         5   EK4110 Electric machines 10.00 O         10   EK5506 Project EK5 10.00 O         10   PRH606 Main Project 10.00 O           10 EK6006 High voltage technology 10.00 O           10 Total: 30 30 30 30 25 20 *) O - Mandatory course, V - Optional course

Electives 5th semester Code Course title Credits O/V *) Credits pr. semester   S1(A) S2(V) S3(A) S4(V) S5(A) S6(V) FB5106 Student Business Venture 20.00 V         10 10 EK5209 CAD 5.00 V         5   IA5009 Database Systems 5.00 V         5   Total: 0 0 0 0 25 10 *) O - Mandatory course, V - Optional course

Electives 6th semester Code Course title Credits O/V *) Credits pr. semester   S1(A) S2(V) S3(A) S4(V) S5(A) S6(V) VBØ6009 Production Management 10.00 V           10 IA6209 Industrial communication and computer network 10.00 V           10 FBV5006 Mathematics III 5.00 V           5 VBØ5006 Organisation and Management 5.00 V           5 EE4409 Measurement and Instrumentation 5.00 V           5 EK6106 Power electronics 5.00 V           5 Total: 0 0 0 0 0 45 *) O - Mandatory course, V - Optional course

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION EK5506 Project EK5 in the 5th semester, and PRH606 Main Project in the 6th semester, may be replaced by FB5106 Student Business Venture. FBV5006 Mathematics III is recommended for students who wish to study for a Master’s degree in technical subjects. It is possible to apply to have other courses approved as replacements for elective courses at Telemark University College and other institutions of education. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PROGRAMME MAY BE MODIFIED AT ANY TIME.

Teaching and Learning Methods

The Bachelor’s degree programmes at the Faculty of Technology are project-oriented, that is, many of the courses are conducted as projects. This pedagogical method provides students with greater responsibility for their own learning as well as experience with problem analysis, seeking information and problem solving. Work is done in groups, often in close cooperation with local businesses. The group produces a project report which is submitted, presented and defended in an oral examination. Most subjects are taken over one semester and include continuous assessment and final assessment and examinations.

Students will be offered an opportunity to study abroad during the programme. Telemark University College has exchange agreements with colleges and universities in Belgium, England, France, Italy, China, Nepal, Portugal, Sri-Lanka, Spain, Germany and the USA.

Students who have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering are qualified to apply directly for enrolment on the Master’s degree programme at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, if certain requirements are met.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean