THE IMPLEMENTATION REGULATIONS 2015-2016 3TU MASTER S DEGREE PROGRAMME Sustainable Energy Technology - Delft (SET) DELFT UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY Administrative data Nomenclature in CROHO M Sustainable Energy Technology CROHO registration number 60443 Orientation and level of the programme: Higher education, Academic Master level Number of credits 120 ec, 2 years Mode(s) of study Fulltime Period of NVAO accreditation 06-06-2018 Implementation Regulations 3TU MSc Sustainable Energy Technology Delft, 2015-2016
THIS DOCUMENT These Implementation Regulations apply to the teaching and the examinations related to the Master s degree programme in Sustainable Energy Technology. This document is part of the Teaching and Examination Regulations. LIST OF CONTENTS Article 1 The programme s final attainment levels... 3 Article 2 Admission to the programme... 3 Article 3 Completion of bridging programme prior to the degree programme... 4 Article 4 The study load and academic year... 4 Article 5 The composition of the Master s programme... 4 Article 6 Profiles & Master thesis project... 5 Article 7 Specialisations... 5 Article 8 Honours programme... 6 Article 9 Double Degree... 6 Article 10 Deviations from the programme... 6 Article 11 Date of commencement... 6 Appendix 1-3TU character of the Master s degree programme Sustainable Energy Technology...7 Implementation Regulations MSc Sustainable Energy Technology SET DELFT 2015 2016 2
Article 1 The programme s final attainment levels In addition to the general attainment levels described in article 4 of the teaching and examination regulations, MSc Sustainable Energy Technology should 1. Master Sustainable Energy Technology at an advanced academic level. This means mastery of advanced general subjects (such as Solar Energy, Wind Energy, Biomass Energy, Energy Storage, Sustainable Electrical Power Engineering, Energy and Societal topics, and other Sustainable Energy related topics) and the necessary skills in the field of experimental techniques, theoretical analysis, simulation and modelling. This knowledge and these skills should be mastered at a level that is considered at least equal to that of other comparable Master s degrees at international, top-quality, educational institutions. 2. In-depth knowledge of at least one area within Sustainable Energy Technology, so that international research literature can be understood. 3. Thorough experience of research in Sustainable Energy Technology and complete awareness of the applicability of research in technological developments. 4. Capable of understanding a wide variety of different problems and being able to formulate these at an abstract level, whilst being able to see the relation between diverse problems at this abstract level and to contribute creatively to their solution, focusing on practical applications. 5. Capable of creating innovative technical designs, taking feasibility issues into account. 6. Capable of working in a (preferably interdisciplinary) team of experts, performing the aforementioned activities and communicating easily in both written and spoken English. 7. Capable of working independently and taking initiatives where necessary. Identifying areas where expertise is lacking and resolving the situation. 8. Capable of making an English and native language presentation of personal research activities to varied audiences. Capable of adapting to the background and interest of the audience. 9. Knowledge of sustainable energy-related developments in society. Capable of developing and defending opinions in this area. Article 2 Admission to the programme 1. All students possessing a certificate proving that they have successfully completed their Bachelor of Science studies in Aerospace Engineering Advanced Technology (pre-set track) UT Applied Physics Chemical Engineering Innovation Sciences (Energy) TUE Maritime Engineering Molecular Science & Technology Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or equivalent will be admitted to the programme. 2. Students who do not possess the degree mentioned in paragraph 1 are required to obtain proof of admission to the programme from the dean, who will seek the advice of the admissions officer on this matter. 3. In order to obtain proof of admission, the student must meet or, as the case may be, possess: a. the general relevant criteria set by the executive board, laid down in Part 1.2 Entrance and admission (central part) and appendix 1 Policy on fees and enrolment of the Student Charter b. a certificate, together with the accompanying list of marks, proving that he/she possesses knowledge of a sufficiently high level and broad scope to successfully complete the master programme within the allotted period. 4. Students in possession of a. Bachelor s diploma from a foreign university can only be admitted to the programme provided that he/she has a minimum Grade Point Average of 75% of the maximum number of credits available. An extra requirement implies that the student should at least have a grade of 7.5 (translated to the grading system of the country and university the student originates from) for at least one relevant mathematics course: analysis/calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, probability/statistics, or complex function theory. Proof of English language proficiency is another admission criterion. b. Students with a Bachelor of Engineering degree (HBO) can be admitted to the a bridging programme provided he/she has a minimum Grade Point Average of 75% and no delay of study (guideline). Before starting the Bridging Programme, students should have passed the entrance exams for Mathematics and English. c. a Bachelor of Engineering degree (HBO) in one of the fields of study mentioned in paragraph 5.1, will be admitted to the programme after completion of a bridging programme to be determined by the Dean who will seek the advice of the admissions officer on this matter. 5. Students in the possession of a certificate of admission for the Master s programme Sustainable Energy Technology of TU/e and UT, are automatically accepted in the master s programme SET-Delft, since Implementation Regulations MSc Sustainable Energy Technology SET DELFT 2015 2016 3
admission criteria are the same for the 3TU Master s programmes (see also appendix 1 of the Implementation Regulations of the Masters degree programme SET Delft) Article 3 Completion of bridging programme prior to the degree programme 1. A student who is enrolled on a Bachelor s degree programme with the aim of following a bridging programme prior to the degree programme must complete this bridging programme within one academic year, or within the period of study that has been agreed with the student by the Bachelor s degree programme, extended by twelve months. 2. In the case that the student fails to complete the bridging programme within the specified period, his enrolment will be cancelled as of the first day of the month following the month in which the student would have had to complete the bridging programme. The exclusion from the bridging programme and from the Bachelor s programme applies to the four academic years subsequent to the academic year in which the enrolment is cancelled. Article 4 The study load and academic year 1. The study load for the Master s degree programme is 120 credits. None of the components of the programme may have formed part of the Bachelor's degree programme. 2. The Master s degree programme consists of 2 academic years. 3. One academic year is divided into two semesters, each containing 2 teaching periods. Article 5 The composition of Master s programme 1. The Master s degree programme in Sustainable Energy Technology is a 3TU MSc programme. The program is offered at TU/e, TUD (Delft University of Technology) and UT (University of Twente). The programmes have a similar structure and comparable core program. See appendix 1 of this Implementation Regulations. 2. The study programme is compiled in the following way: a. In the first year: homologation courses, compulsory courses, electives & projects b. In the second year: a master thesis project & graduation courses Schematic overview of the MSc-programme SET of TU Delft: First year 60 EC 1 st semester Homologation courses (4 out of 5*) 16 EC [exams period] SET3021 Transport Phenomena 4 EC [1, 2, 3] SET3012 Renewable Energy 4 EC [1,2] ET4366SET Electrical Power Engineering 4 EC [1, 2, 3] SET3667 General Chemistry and Process Techn. 4 EC [1, 2, 3] SET3676 Thermo. of Renewable Energy Systems 4 EC [1, 2] Other elective 4 EC SET3051 Lecture series Problem Solving in Engineering (voluntary part of the programme) *Depending on the knowledge acquired in the BSc programme, a fixed programme of homologation courses (16 EC) will be selected for the student. Compulsary courses 29 EC AE3WO2TU Introduction to Wind Energy 4 EC [1, 2, 3] ET4376 Photovoltaic Basics 4 EC [1, 2] WM0930SET System Innovation & Strategic Niche Management - 3 EC [assessment through reports & presentations period 2] 2 nd semester Compulsary courses [exam period]: AE4W22 Practical Wind Energy 1 EC [report period 3 or 4] SET4149 PV Practical 1 EC [report period 3 or 4] SET3041 Energy from Biomass 4 EC [3, 4] WB4425-09TU Fuel Cell Systems 3 EC [4, 5] SET3031 Sustainable Energy Economics - 3 EC [3, 4] AES1305SET Geothermal Energy & Applications 2 EC [assessment through reports & presentations period 4] SET3031 Sust. Hydrogen & Electrical Energy Storage 4 EC [4, 5] Electives & Projects Combination of Projects & Electives 15 EC** Implementation Regulations MSc Sustainable Energy Technology SET DELFT 2015 2016 4
** Projects accepted are: ET4380SET System Integration Project I (group) 6 EC SET3811 System Integration Project II (individual) 9 EC SET3822 Internship (individual) 15 EC Approved combinations of Projects & Electives: SIP1 (6) SIP1 (6) Courses (6) Internship (15) SIP2 (9) Courses (9) SIP2 (9) 15 EC 15 EC 15 EC 15 EC Second year 60 EC Graduation courses - 15 EC Master thesis project - 45 EC Detailed information on the programme, the courses and procedures is given in the study guide (www.studyguide.tudelft.nl) and the blackboard organisation 3TU Master SET. Article 6 Profiles & Master thesis project 1. The following profiles are offered at the 3TU Master s degree programme SET Delft: - Energy from Biomass - Wind energy - Solar energy - Electricity and Hydrogen storage - Electrical Sustainable Energy - Energy and Society - Miscellaneous 2. Students can choose one of these profiles in good consultation with the profile coordinator. The profile coordinator approves the application for the corresponding Master thesis project. The thesis supervisor, determines the associated graduation courses. 3. Students may start the Master thesis project after completion of 45 EC of theoretical courses. This means that the industrial internship and the SIP1 and SIP2 project are excluded. Article 7 Specialisations For the Master s degree programme SET, specialisations consist of a package on specialized courses, with a maximum of 30 EC. 15 EC of the chosen specialisation can be performed in the elective & project part of the 1 st year. The remaining credits are extracurricular. In case a student meets the requirements of the Honours programme, students can opt to do part of their specialisation as an Honours programme, under the conditions specified in article 5. 1. Study Abroad This programme is developed for Dutch students aiming for international experiences. It consists of one semester: a project and/or courses at a foreign university. The programme has to be approved in advance by the board of examiners. 2.Education track of the MSc-programme Science Education & Communication (only Dutch-speaking students). The educational programme is aimed at Dutch-speaking students with a BSc-background in (applied) physics, chemistry, life science & Technology, applied mathematics and computer science only, because they are oriented towards the Dutch school system and because it includes internships (Schoolpracticum) at Dutch secondary schools. Consequently the educational specialisation modules are taught in Dutch. The programme consists of Basisdeel/Ed1 (30 EC) and Verdiepingsdeel/Ed2 (30 EC). The minor Education (Basisdeel/Ed1) can be done during the bachelor programme and leads to certification as a tweedegraads secondary school teacher with limited qualification (beperkte bevoegdheid). If a student has done the minor Education, only the Verdiepingsdeel/Ed2 of 30 EC remains for the master programme specialisation. The combination of the minor Education and Ed2 specialisation leads to certification as a fully-qualified eerstegraads (grade-one) secondary school teacher. The qualification will be mentioned on the master diploma. Implementation Regulations MSc Sustainable Energy Technology SET DELFT 2015 2016 5
Students that did not take the minor Education can follow the Basisdeel/Ed1 specialisation as part of their master programme and then do the Verdiepingsdeel/Ed2 as a post-master course in order to become fully qualified. The programme should be approved by the coordinator, M.A.F.M. Jacobs. 3. Annotation Entrepreneurship This programme is especially tailored for students who want to start a company work after completing their master education. It consists of: a. Obligatory Entrepreneurship Modules (10 credits), b. Entrepreneurship electives (20 credits) The programme should be approved by the coordinator, Dr Linda Kamp. Article 8 - Honours programme Regulations on the Honours programme are described in article 11 of the Teaching & Examination Regulations of the Master s degree programme Sustainable Energy Technology 2015 2016. The honours programme is a challenging additional programme for students with higher than average performance ( 7.5 weighted average). The honours programme consists of at least 20 EC on top of the regular master programme of 120 EC. The full Master s programme SET, including the additional honours programme should be finished according to schedule, with again a weighted average of 7.5 (see also: Rules & Regulations of the Board of Examiners, article 32A Pass/fail rules governing the Honours Programme Master) Schematic overview of the honours programme Collective Part (5 EC) UD2010, Critical Reflection on Technology, 5EC, obligatory Individual Part (15 EC): Students have the choice - to join the Company Oriented Honours Programme of Applied Sciences, AS1000HPM, 15 EC - to compose a challenging, coherent package of courses or projects of at least 15 EC The programme should be submitted to the faculty contact person for the honours program, mrs Helen Emmerink, after approval by the SET programme director Prof.Dr.Ir. J.L.Kloosterman. Article 9 Double degree Students who opt for a double degree should obtain permission of the programme director Prof.Dr.Ir. J.L.Kloosterman and the sub-board of Examiners MSc-SET. Double degree programmes combining MSc-SET with other MSc programmes, are always subject to the restrictions imposed by the university and comprises at least 180 EC. A double degree programme has at least two identifiable final project reports for both degree programmes. Formal permission from the Boards of Examiners of both faculties is required. The approved application has to be sent to the Executive Board for final decision on the Double Degree.. Article 10 Deviations from the programme Only in exceptional cases a deviation from the programme is possible. Such deviations need prior approval by the sub-board of Examiners; for this reason a student should send a legitimate request to the sub-board of Examiners after consultation of the profile coordinator. Article 11 Date of commencement These regulations will come into effect on 1 September 2015. Implementation Regulations MSc Sustainable Energy Technology SET DELFT 2015 2016 6
Appendix 1 3TU character of the Master s degree programme Sustainable Energy Technology 1. The Master s degree programme in Sustainable Energy Technology is a 3TU MSc programme. The programme is offered at TU/e, TUD (Delft University of Technology) and UT (University of Twente). The programmes have a similar structure and comparable core program. The programmes are not the same, in the sense that the courses and specializations at each university are different. Each programme has a different Croho number (programme registration according to the WHW). 2. If a student is admitted to the Sustainable Energy Technology programme at one of the 3 universities, he/she is also admitted to the programme at the other universities. 3. After a student is formally enrolled in the Master s degree programme in Sustainable Energy Technology at one of the 3 universities he/she will also obtain a secondary enrollment (neveninschrijving) at the 2 other universities. 4. The pre-master s programmes (bridging programmes) of the 3 universities are interchangeable. 5. The core programmes of the 3 universities are interchangeable. The core programmes are described in the separate Implementation Regulations of the 3 SET programmes (TUD, TU/e, UT) 6. Students are allowed to choose elective subjects from the lists of electives from each of the 3 SET programmes, after consultation with the graduation supervisor and approval by the Board of Examiners. 7. After choosing a profile or specialization, a student compiles a study programme in consultation with the graduation supervisor. The study programme has to be approved by the Board of Examiners. Implementation Regulations MSc Sustainable Energy Technology SET DELFT 2015 2016 7