Introduction

ADMISSION TO THE INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMMES ARE DEPENDENT ON A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICANTS.

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. The first year of the study programme is identical for all who have been admitted to the Y-VEI programme. In the second year, students will select their area of specialisation in Electronics, Electric Power Engineering or Computer Science and Industrial Automation. In the electrical and electronics subjects, the Y-VEI students will be integrated with those who have previously studied general subjects. Pertinent topics include programming; databases; computer networks; measurement-, regulating- and controlling-technology; industrial computer technology; web-based systems; PLC etc.

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           EE1212 Object-Oriented Programming and Databases ─ Basic Course 10.00 O 10           IA2416 Communication and Instrumentation 10.00 O   10         FY2012 Technical Science Subjects II 10.00 O   10         IA2112 Advanced Object-Oriented Programming 10.00 O   10         IA3112 Automation Technology 10.00 O     10       FB1012 Mathematics I 10.00 O     10       EE3512 Statistics and Physics for Electricity and Electronics 10.00 O     10       EE4312 Electrical Circuits (AC) and Digital Technology II 10.00 O       10     FB2412 Mathematics II 10.00 O       10     FB2112 Physics and Chemistry 10.00 O       10     IA5312 Industrial Control Systems 10.00 O         10   IA5212 Industrial Computer Communications and Networks 10.00 O         10   FB6115 Interdisciplinary Project Work 10.00 O           10 PRH612 Bachelor’s Thesis 20.00 O           20 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) KJ3012 Fluid Mechanics 10.00 V         10   FBV5312 Entrepreneurship 10.00 V         10   FBV5415 Engineering Internship 10.00 V         10   FBV5012 Mathematics III 10.00 V         10   IA5617 Dynamic Simulation and Control Design 10.00 V         10   FB5112 Student Enterprise 20.00 V           20 Total: 0 0 0 0 50 20 *) O - Mandatory course, V - Optional course

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IA5506 Project IA5 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 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.

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.

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 dependent on certain conditions.

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