leadership skills, and management skills are particular topics of focus in this regard.

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1 Study regulations for the master s degree program in Water Engineering at Technische Universität Berlin in El Gouna, Egypt Date: March 27, 2009 The Gemeinsame Kommission mit Entscheidungsbefugnis (Joint Decision-Making Commission, abbreviated GKmE) of El Gouna of Technische Universität Berlin adopted the following study regulations for the international master s degree program in Water Engineering on March 27, 2009 in accordance with Sec. 74 of the Gesetz über die Hochschulen im Land Berlin (Act on Higher Education Institutions in the State of Berlin, abbreviated Berliner Hochschulgesetz or BerlHG) in the version thereof promulgated on February 13, 2003 (GVBl. (Law and Regulatory Gazette), p. 82), last amended by the Act of March 19, 2009 (GVBl. p. 70): Table of contents: 1 Scope of application 2 Academic objectives 3 Program structure 4 Academic content, credit for courses taken 5 Program plan 6 Course types 7 Admission requirements 8 Start of program 9 Entry into force Appendix to the study regulations: program overview 1 Scope of application These study regulations, in conjunction with the ination regulations in the then-applicable version thereof, govern the objective, content, and structure of the master s degree program in Water Engineering at Technische Universität Berlin in El Gouna, Egypt. 2 Academic objectives The objective of the program is to provide students with shared theoretical and practiceoriented knowledge in the field of water engineering, taking into account the students varying previous knowledge. The program aims to teach students how to take a holistic, interdisciplinary approach, in line with the principles of sustainability, to dealing with water as a resource, and to provide students with interdisciplinary and cross-cultural competence. Students in the program should, first, acquire the ability to design and structure ambitious water engineering projects and efficiently implement those projects in line with the principles of sustainability. Ability to interface with others, first-rate leadership skills, and management skills are particular topics of focus in this regard. Furthermore, the program aims to enable students to develop academic and scientific problemsolving strategies and processes and implement them in accordance with demand and based on specific projects, with the inclusion of state-of-theart technologies. Students should in turn also be able to reflect abstractly on phenomena observed in practice and practical insights in order to contribute these factors to the academic and scientific discourse in the specific field for the purpose of further developing problem-solving strategies and processes. 3 Program structure (1) The master s degree program in Water Engineering is four semesters long. The academic portion of the program covers the fields of water treatment, water science, hydro-engineering infrastructure, interdisciplinary studies and crosscultural competence, an internship in industry, and the master s thesis. Courses primarily take place during the first three semesters. During the fourth semester, students focus in particular on writing the master s thesis. In the fields of interdisciplinary studies and cross-cultural competence, students participate in integrated projects in interdisciplinary courses on complex topics in water engineering. Students also participate in field trip regarding water management in Germany and acquire cross-cultural competence. (2) During the first semester, students are introduced to the principles of water treatment techniques, water science, and water-related infrastructure, taking into account the conditions that apply in arid regions. Students also apply the basic knowledge they have acquired as part of an integrated water management project. In the second semester, students acquire further knowledge by taking advanced course modules. Their knowledge is also enhanced by an internship in the field of water engineering outside of the university setting and by integrated courses on intercultural communications. In the third semester, the practical portion of the master s degree program is intensified by another integrated water management project and a field trip regarding water management in Germany. The academic program takes increasing note of the economic aspect and interdisciplinary context of water as a resource. During the fourth semester, students independently start working with areas that present particular challenges and issues in water engineering as part of the master s thesis, developing potential

2 approaches to resolving these issues under the supervision of faculty members and instructors. In the interdisciplinary seminar, which is held jointly with the programs in Urban Development and Energy Engineering, students take a closer look at holistic approaches and interdisciplinary aspects. 4 Academic content, credit for courses taken (1) A total of 120 credits under the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) are awarded for the entire academic program. For an overview of the recommended way to complete the program, please see the appendix. (2) The 120 credits are allocated as follows to the specific areas of study: Water treatment Water science Hydro-engineering infrastructure Interdisciplinary studies and crosscultural competence Industry internship Master s thesis TOTAL ECTS 22 credits 22 credits 15 credits 28 credits 27 credits 120 credits The credits serve as a quantitative indication of the workload and comprise not only actual classroom instruction, but also the time needed to prepare and study academic materials (classroom attendance and self-study) and the time and effort involved in inations and preparations for inations, including the master s thesis and internships. One credit is based on a workload of about 30 hours. 5 Program plan (1) The content of the specific modules is as shown in the program schedule and the module descriptions. (2) Courses are held in English. (3) The person responsible for each module writes a module description that includes the following points: Content and qualification objectives Types of instruction Courses and course types Participation prerequisites Module applicability Workload Credits and grades Prerequisites for awarding of credits Module duration and how often it is offered. The program schedule, module descriptions, and lists of modules must be provided to students in the form of a module handbook. 6 Course types The academic content of the modules is provided in the following course types: Lectures (LEC): In a lecture course, teaching staff teach students the material in regular lecture sessions. Integrated courses (IC): Integrated courses deal with topics in various methodological forms. Seminars (SEM): Seminars encourage independent academic and scientific exploration and deepening of students knowledge on specific topics and issues. Field trips (FT): Field trips allow students to attend instruction and gain knowledge in the field, outside of the university setting. They also aim to provide students with insight into potential later fields of employment. Internships (INT): Internships are experimental exercises in which students implement the theoretical knowledge they have acquired in other courses via specific real-world ples and have the opportunity to gain insight through independent work. Industry internship (I INT): This internship may be completed at any facility or institution that works in the field of water engineering anywhere in the world. The Board of Examiners (Prüfungsausschuss) advises students on the suitability of particular facilities or institutions. The Board of Examiners is also responsible for acknowledging industry internships. Industry internships are not graded. 7 Admissions Admissions are governed by the admission regulations. 8 Start of program The program begins as of each winter semester. 9 Entry into force These study regulations shall enter into force as of the 2011/2012 winter semester, and in no event after the day following the date of publication he-

3 reof in the Amtliches Mitteilungsblatt (Official Bulletin) of Technische Universität Berlin.

4 Appendix to the study regulations: program overview Cred / Sem Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 1 Water Sanitation II 2 Water supply and 3 Sanitation 4 Water Supply II 5 (treatment) 6 7 Water Chemistry Engineering Water Biology Applied Hydrogeology Hydrology Water and Wastewater 15 Basic Hydrogeology Transportation Hydraulic 21 Engineering Internship Integrated Project I 28 Intercultural 29 Communications 30 Industrial Wastewater Treatment 4 credits Water Reuse Technologies Field Hydrogeology 4 credits Water Economics 4 credits Environmental Hydraulics Excursions in Germany Master s Thesis 27 credits Integrated Water Management Project II 9 credits Water treatment 22 credits Water science 22 credits Hydro-engineering infrastructure 15 credits Interdisciplinary studies and cross-cultural competence 28 credits Industry internship Master s thesis 27 credits

5 Examination regulations for the master s degree program in Water Engineering at Technische Universität Berlin in El Gouna, Egypt Date: March 27, 2009 The Gemeinsame Kommission mit Entscheidungsbefugnis (Joint Decision-Making Commission, abbreviated GKmE) of El Gouna of Technische Universität Berlin adopted the following ination regulations for the international master s degree program in Water Engineering on March 27, 2009 in accordance with Sec. 74 of the Gesetz über die Hochschulen im Land Berlin (Act on Higher Education Institutions in the State of Berlin, abbreviated Berliner Hochschulgesetz or BerlHG) in the version thereof promulgated on February 13, 2003 (GVBl. (Law and Regulatory Gazette), p. 82), last amended by the Act of March 19, 2009 (GVBl. p. 70): Table of contents: 1 Scope of application 2 Objective of master s degree ination 3 Academic degree 4 Program structure, normal program duration 5 Examinations, ination registration, ination types 6 Master s thesis 7 Entry into force Appendix to the ination regulations: list of modules 1 Scope of application These regulations, in conjunction with the Ordnung zur Regelung des allgemeinen Prüfungsverfahrens in Bachelor- und Masterstudiengängen (Regulations on the General Examination Process in Bachelor s and Master s Degree Programs, abbreviated AllgPO) in the then-applicable version thereof, govern the ination process for the master s degree program in Water Engineering at Technische Universität Berlin. 2 Objective of master s degree ination The aim of the master s degree ination is to demonstrate that the student has met the academic objectives specified in the pertinent study regulations. 3 Academic degree When a student passes the master s degree ination, the Gemeinsame Kommission mit Entscheidungsbefugnis (Joint Decision-Making Commission, abbreviated GKmE) of El Gouna of Technische Universität Berlin shall grant that student the academic degree of Master of Water Engineering. 4 Program structure, normal program duration (1) The program is made up of 19 required modules, an industry internship, and a master s thesis. The industry internship and master s thesis constitute special modules (Sondermodule) and are not subject to the module ination (Modulprüfung) requirements pursuant to 5 (1) AllgPO. All other modules completed within the scope of the program are completed with one module ination each. A module ination consists of an ination taken in the form specified in the AllgPO. (2) The normal duration of the academic program is four semesters, including the time required to write the master s thesis. Semesters spent on leave (Urlaubssemester) in accordance with the Ordnung der Technischen Universität Berlin über Rechte und Pflichten der Studentinnen und Studenten (Regulations of Technische Universität Berlin on the Rights and Obligations of Students) are not counted toward this period. Eligibility to sit for inations shall lapse after a period of a further six semesters. (3) The study regulations include recommendations on the sequence of the academic program. (4) The number and type of inations required, including the master s thesis, are shown in the appendix. In addition to individual inations, group inations of up to four candidates are permitted. 5 Examinations, ination registration, ination types (1) The module ination (Modulprüfung) requirement can be met during the program in the following forms: oral ination, written ination, and academic work deemed equivalent to an ination. (2) The Gemeinsame Kommission mit Entscheidungsbefugnis (Joint Decision-Making Commission, abbreviated GKmE) of El Gouna is permitted to determine the allocation of new courses to specific modules and to replace courses, provided that such action does not change the overall scope and/or qualification objective of the module in question. 6 Master s thesis

6 (1) The following prerequisites apply to admission to write the master s thesis: 1. Proof that the student has passed module inations totaling 70 credits during the first three semesters, and 2. Proof that the student has completed the industry internship. The Board of Examiners is permitted to grant exceptions to these prerequisites upon presentation of a request for an exception for good cause. (2) The master s thesis is part of the student s inations and academic education. In it, the candidate should show that he or she is able to discuss a problem from the field of water engineering independently, using academic and scientific methods, within a predetermined time limit. The provisions of 3 (2) AllgPO apply accordingly. (3) The candidate is required to submit his or her application for admission to the master s thesis, including the name of a proposed supervisor and, where applicable, his or her proposed topic to the appropriate body within the Central University Administration (Zentrale Universitätsverwaltung), which will review whether the candidate meets the prerequisites and forward the application to the proposed supervisor via the Board of Examiners. (4) University instructors who are involved in the scientific and academic education provided in the master s degree program in Water Engineering and are authorized to administer inations are eligible to serve as master s thesis supervisors. The approval of the Board of Examiners is required if the candidate plans to complete the master s thesis at an institution outside of TU Berlin. When assigning the master s thesis, the supervisor shall take care to ensure the equivalency of topics and to ensure that the master s thesis can be completed within the time limit provided therefor. (5) The assignment of the master s thesis shall be organized according to the nature and scope of the desired results of work. The supervisor is responsible for ensuring that the master s thesis can be completed by the candidate him- or herself independently, using academic and scientific methods, within the time limit set for completion thereof pursuant to Para. 6 below. (6) The workload involved in completing the master s thesis is equivalent to 27 credits. The candidate is required to give a presentation of 20 to 30 minutes duration to present the master s thesis; this presentation shall count for one-third of the candidate s grade on the thesis. A candidate is not permitted to hold the presentation unless and until his or her master s thesis has been rated passed (bestanden) by the reviewers. The lecture hall is provided for the use of the party issuing the assignment. The master s thesis must be submitted, and the presentation held, by no later than six months after assignment of the topic. The Board of Examiners is permitted to grant extensions to the submission deadline upon presentation of a request therefor for good cause and after consulting the candidate s supervisor. (7) The candidate is permitted to reject a master s thesis topic one time, but may do so only within the first six weeks of the period set for completion of the thesis. If the master s thesis is repeated, the candidate is not permitted to reject a topic unless he or she has not made use of this right during the completion of the master s thesis in his or her first attempt at the ination. (8) The candidate is required to inform his or her supervisor of the progress of work on the thesis at regular intervals by consulting with the supervisor and, where applicable, submitting written progress reports. (9) The master s thesis must include a statement by the candidate that he or she has prepared the master s thesis independently. The candidate is also required to list all sources used for the thesis. Borrowings and citations from other works must be noted as such. (10) The master s thesis must be prepared as a written report in English or German. (11) Candidates are permitted to write a joint or group master s thesis upon a request to the Board of Examiners to that effect. (12) After the master s thesis has been completed, it must be submitted in duplicate to the appropriate body within the Central University Administration, which will record the time of submission and forward the thesis for evaluation and grading. Any master s thesis not submitted on time will earn the grade of 5.0 and an overall comment that it is insufficient (nicht ausreichend). If the student cites good reason for his or her failure to submit the thesis on time, the provisions of Sec. 6, sixth sentence, above apply accordingly. (13) The master s thesis is generally required to be reviewed and graded by the supervisor and one other reviewer who is authorized to administer inations. The second reviewer may be a member of the faculty of a different program at Technische Universität Berlin or another higher education institution or a qualified person from the practice of water engineering (e.g., companies in

7 the field of water engineering, engineering firms, government agencies, research institutions). After the master s thesis is submitted, a grade and overall comment (Urteil) must be communicated in accordance with the table set out in 11 (1) AllgPO. If the reviewers do not agree in their assessment, the arithmetic mean will be calculated. If one of the reviewers issues the overall comment of insufficient (nicht ausreichend) for the thesis, the paper is deemed not to have passed. Upon the request of the candidate, the Board of Examiners will appoint a third reviewer. If this third reviewer also evaluates the thesis as insufficient (nicht ausreichend), the paper is deemed not to have passed. Otherwise, the arithmetic mean of the two passing grades will be calculated. (14) The thesis grade will be communicated without delay, and if at all possible within one month after submission of the master s thesis. Upon request, a notice regarding whether or not the master s thesis has passed must be issued to students within three weeks. (15) Candidates who receive a failing grade on the master s thesis are permitted to repeat the master s thesis one time only. 7 Entry into force These ination regulations shall enter into force as of the 20119/2012 winter semester, and in no event after the day following the date of publication hereof in the Amtliches Mitteilungsblatt (Official Bulletin) of Technische Universität Berlin.

8 Appendix to the ination regulations: list of modules Examination type / other studies to be completed Modules Modules Modules Water treatment 22 credits ECTS credits Course type Water Supply and Sanitation 6 IC Written Water Sanitation II 3 LEC Written Water Supply II 3 LEC Written Industrial Wastewater Treatment 4 IC Written Water Reuse Technology 6 LEC / IC Water science 22 credits Water Chemistry 3 LEC Written Engineering Hydrology 3 IC Written Basic Hydrogeology 6 IC Written Water Biology 3 LEC Written Applied Hydrogeology 3 IC Written Field Hydrogeology 4 INT / SEM Hydro-engineering infrastructure 15 credits Hydraulic Engineering 6 IC Written Water and Wastewater Transport 6 LEC / IC Environmental Hydraulics 3 IC / INT Oral Interdisciplinary studies and crosscultural competence 28 credits Modules Intercultural Communications 3 SEM Integrated Project I 6 IC Water Economics 4 LEC Written Excursions in Germany 6 FT Integrated Water Management 9 IC Project II Special module Industry internship 6 _ Recognition by Board of Examiners Special module Master s thesis 27 _ Master s thesis and presentation TOTAL 120 Abbreviations: IC = integrated course; LEC = lecture; INT = internship; SEM = seminar; FT = field trip (see 6 StuO)