Target Group and Admission Requirements

Trade-school education with certificate of competence based on mechanical engineering subjects.

Aim of the Programme

The study programme in mechanical engineering provides a rounded education with options for specialisation in construction technology or process technology. Central subjects are mechanics, machine parts, mechanical drafting with 3-D modelling, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. For calculations and construction, we will use modern methods using computer-technology.

The mechanical engineer is characterised by an ability to work in many fields. Among possible fields of employment, one might mention design and construction in mechanical enterprises and process industries, operations, maintenance, safety- and product-quality work and sales, purchasing and marketing.

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) PRG112 Project Methodology, IT Tools and Finance 10.00 O 10           FY1012 Technical Science Subjects I 10.00 O 10           MA1012 Mechanical Drawing with 3D CAD 10.00 O 5 5         MA1112 Mechanics 10.00 O 5 5         FY1212 Business Communication 10.00 O   10         FY2012 Technical Science Subjects II 10.00 O   10         FB1012 Mathematics I 10.00 O     10       MA3012 Machine Parts 10.00 O     10       FB3112 Statistics and Physics 10.00 O     10       FB2412 Mathematics II 10.00 O       10     FB2112 Physics and Chemistry 10.00 O       10     MA4312 Thermodynamics 10.00 O       10     MA5514 Construction of Offshore Structures with Project 10.00 O         10   KJ3012 Fluid Mechanics 10.00 O         10   PRH612 Bachelor’s Thesis 20.00 O           20 FB6115 Interdisciplinary Project Work 10.00 O           10 Total: 30 30 30 30 20 30 *) 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) EK3112 Automation Technology for Electrical Power Engineering 10.00 V         10   FBV5312 Entrepreneurship 10.00 V         10   FBV5212 Railway Engineering 10.00 V         10   MA5012 Element Method (FEM / FEA) 10.00 V         10   IA3112 Automation Technology 10.00 V         10   FBV5012 Mathematics III 10.00 V         10   FB5112 Student Enterprise 20.00 V           20 Total: 0 0 0 0 70 20 *) O - Mandatory course, V - Optional course

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MA5506 Project MA5 in the 5th semester and PRH606 Main Project MA6 in the 6th semester may be replaced by FB5206 Student Business Venture. FBV5006 Mathematics III is recommended for students who wish to study for a Master’s degree in technological subjects. Students may apply to have other courses approved as replacements for elective courses at Telemark University College and other institutions of education. THE COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY THE EXISTING PLAN.

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, because some elective courses have been removed from the programme. In the mechanical engineering subjects the Y-VEI students will be integrated with those who have previously studied general subjects.

Teaching and Learning Methods

The Bachelor’s study programmes at the Department of Technology are project-oriented, which means that a large proportion of the topics are taught through projects. This pedagogical method gives the students a greater degree of responsibility for their own learning, and experience in problem analysis, information research and problem solving. Each project is carried out by a group of students, often in cooperation with a local business. The group produces a project report which is submitted, presented and defended in an oral examination. Most of the courses last one semester, with periodic tests and a final evaluation/examination.

Students have the 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.

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