Program Overview

Introduction to the University Program

The university program in question appears to be related to Hydrodynamics and Time Series Analysis of Environmental Flows. This program is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge in hydrodynamics, numerical modeling of turbulent flows, and time series analysis.

Program Details

Recommended Prerequisite for Participation

The module adds to the knowledge obtained in Fundamental Hydraulics, Fundamental Statistics, and Differential Equations.

Content, Progress, and Pedagogy of the Module

Learning Objectives

• Knowledge:
  • Advanced hydrodynamics
  • Numerical modeling of turbulent flows
  • Modeling of transport and mixing
  • Environmental flow in coastal zones and estuaries
  • Basic time series analysis
• Skills:
  • Perform a systematic analysis of the physics in the coastal zone and estuaries
  • Perform non-stationary time simulations with advanced hydrodynamic models
  • Analyze time series for persistence and harmonic elements
  • Analyze geophysical flows in the ocean and coastal zone
• Competences:
  • Evaluate and handle data that forms the basis of hydrodynamic and water quality modeling
  • Structure and produce technical documentation of complex problems, methods, and results
  • Communicate problems, findings, and results graphically as well as orally to the relevant target audience

Type of Instruction

The program includes lectures supplemented with project work, workshops, presentation seminars, and lab tests.

Extent and Expected Workload

Since it is a 5 ECTS project module, the workload is expected to be 150 hours for the student.

Exam

Exams

• Name of exam: Hydrodynamics and Time Series Analysis of Environmental Flows
• Type of exam: Written or oral exam, Individual oral or written exam
• ECTS: 5
• Permitted aids: Refer to the semester description/course description in Moodle
• Assessment: 7-point grading scale
• Type of grading: Internal examination
• Criteria of assessment: The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures

Facts About the Module

• Danish title: Hydrodynamik og tidsserieanalyse for milj½hydrauliske forhold
• Module code: B-VM-K2-7
• Module type: Course
• Duration: 1 semester
• Semester: Spring
• ECTS: 5
• Language of instruction: English
• Empty-place Scheme: Yes
• Location of the lecture: Campus Aalborg
• Responsible for the module: Asbj½rn Haaning Nielsen

Organisation

• Study Board: Study Board of Built Environment
• Department: Department of the Built Environment
• Faculty: The Faculty of Engineering and Science

Used in

• Master of Science (MSc) in Technology (Environmental Science), 2019
• Curriculum for the Master's Programme in Water and Environmental Engineering, 2020
• Master of Science (MSc) in Technology (Environmental Science), 2020
• Curriculum for the Master's Programme in Water and Environmental Engineering, 2022