Program Overview

Advanced Water Cycle Management

The course will initially provide the student with a review of the three main themes at the course, ground water resource management, water distribution, and wastewater handling. This leaves the student with a general overview of the entire water cycle. After the initial week of general introduction to the entire water cycle the participants will be divided in three groups representing the three main topics so that they can be taught and obtain in-depth knowledge about the chosen topic. In connection with the extensive representation of leading industry experts there will be on-site visits to Grundfos, Kamstrup A/S, AVK International, SkyTEM Aps, Skanderborg Forsyningsvirksomhed – Aquaglobe and Aarhus Water. The on-site training will complement classroom teaching. Here water technologies in actual use are showcased to the students providing a unique learning environment and vehicle for further discussion, idea generation and critical reflection. The group assignment during the second half of the course is conducted in groups of four students. When signing up for the course, the student will be asked to indicate subject of interest (ground water resource mapping and management, water distribution, and wastewater handling) by priority. With the assistance from the teachers of the course, a specific topic within the three main subjects will be analyzed and alternative solutions to the mainstream approaches will be discussed in detail. The topics analyzed will be actual case stories/challenges from the water sector.

Accommodation

The course will be held at Låsby Kro, which is located in the heart of the Lake District in Central Region Denmark, close to some of the most important industrial players within the Danish Water Sector. Accommodation at Låsby Kro is mandatory for all course participants. Accommodation fee includes a shared room. A few single rooms may be available on request and at an additional cost.

Exam Information and Full Course Description

Exam information and full course description can be found in the course catalogue.

Admission Requirements

• To apply for the course, you must have passed a Bachelor's degree in Natural or Technical science.
• Exchange students: nomination from your home university
• Freemovers: documentation for English Language proficiency
• All applicants must upload a one-page motivated application and C.V.

Lecturer

Thomas William Seviour

Associate Professor

Fees

• The course fee is mandatory for all participants and includes food and accommodation at Låsby Kro.
• The fee includes accommodation in a shared room. A few single rooms might be available on request and at additional cost.
• Course fee:
  • Diploma engineering students (4.-7. semester) from Aarhus University or other Danish institutions with a pre-approval: 330 EUR
  • Master students from AU and other Danish institutions with a pre-approval: 330 EUR
  • Exchange students with a nomination: 330 EUR
  • Diploma engineering students and Master students from Denmark without a pre-approval or students from EU/EEA coming without an exchange agreement: 560 EUR
  • Diploma engineering students and Master students from non-EU/EEA countries without an exchange agreement: 560 EUR
  • PhD students from AU and other Danish universities with a pre-approval: 1000 EUR
  • PhD students EU/EEA countries: 2150 EUR
  • PhD students non EU/EEA countries: 2880 EUR
  • Working professionals from EU/EEA countries: 2150 EUR
  • Working professionals from non EU/EEA countries: 2880 EUR

Dates

• Outside Term Dates: August 10 - August 23
• Level: Master's level - 5 ECTS
• Exam Date: August 22
• Exam Form: Written examination
• Venue: Off-campus in Låsby
• Please note: This course is taking place off-campus in Låsby. It means that for this course:
  • Social activities will be arranged during the course (but not by AU Summer University).
  • There will not be a Summer University Information Desk on campus.
  • Accommodation and meals for the duration of the course are included in the course fee.