Target Group and Admission Requirements

Trade-school education with certificate of competence based on general and process chemistry or laboratory subjects.

Aim of the Programme

A degree in gas and energy technology will provide a basic introduction to the fields of general chemistry and process chemistry, before the students proceed to gas and energy technology. Laboratory exercises and computer simulations will constitute part of this specialisation. The programme will provide insight into the subject area with regard to the use of gas for heating and energy production (including gas-driven power plants and C02 treatment) and as a raw material for the chemical industry. The programme will provide familiarity and practical experience with safety analyses in process and offshore industry (HAZOP). It will also provide students with a practical understanding of applied process-simulation.

As an engineer in gas and energy technology, you will be able to work with process development, data control and product development in process industries. Other potential employment opportunities may be found in health institutions and various control organs, and within areas such as working conditions, environmental conservation and the offshore industry.

Curriculum and structure

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           KJY1112 General and Organic Chemistry 10.00 O 10           FY1012 Technical Science Subjects I 10.00 O 10           KJ2416 Communication and Chemistry Laboratory 10.00 O   10         KJ2612 Energy and Material Balances 10.00 O   10         FY2012 Technical Science Subjects II 10.00 O   10         KJ3112 Physical Chemistry 10.00 O     10       FB3112 Statistics and Physics 10.00 O     10       FB1012 Mathematics I 10.00 O     10       KJ4115 Separation Technology 10.00 O       10     FB2412 Mathematics II 10.00 O       10     KJ2512 Physics and Chemistry 10.00 O       10     KJ3012 Fluid Mechanics 10.00 O         10   KJ5012 Process Design 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) KJ5312 Gas Heat and Power 10.00 V         10   FBV5012 Mathematics III 10.00 V         10   FBV5312 Entrepreneurship 10.00 V         10   FB5112 Student Enterprise 20.00 V           20 Total: 0 0 0 0 40 20 *) O - Mandatory course, V - Optional course

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION KJ5506 Project KJ5 and PRH606 Main Project KJ6 in the 6th semester may be replaced by FB5206 Student Business Venture. FBV5006 Mathematics III and FBV6006 mathematics IV are 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. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PROGRAMME MAY BE MODIFIED AT ANY TIME.

This is a new professional and pedagogical plan adapted to the student’s vocational background and training. The programme compensates for inadequate skills in mathematics, physics, Norwegian and English by bypassing some of the basic technical courses and elective courses in the programme. In the chemistry subjects the Y-VEI students will be integrated with those who have met entrance requirements through their general upper-secondary education.

Many of the courses include software such as Hysys for process simulation, Fluent (fluid dynamics) and Maple (mathematics); courses will also include laboratory exercises.

Teaching and Learning Methods

The Bachelor 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.

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