Course syllabus

International Summer Water Resources Research School
Internationell sommarforskarskola i vattenresurslära

VVRF05, 7.5 credits, G2 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2024/25
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering LTH
Decided by: PLED W
Date of Decision: 2024-04-02
Effective: 2024-05-08

General Information

Main field: Technology Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: First cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Elective for: V4, W3
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English

Aim

The aim is that the students should gain proficiency to work in a cross-cultural group in a foreign environment, and get deepened knowledge about environmental and water related issues within the framework of a minor research project.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

demonstrate ability to analyse an issue related to water and/or the environment on the basis of relevant scientific facts and principles,
demonstrate advanced scientific and/or engineering knowledge gained within the context of a minor research project.

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

demonstrate ability to, within a project group, be able to identify, formulate and solve a problem and complete a project within a given time frame,
demonstrate ability to orally and in writing present and discuss information, problems and solutions in dialogue with multicultural groups.

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

demonstrate ability to make judgments considering scientific, social and ethical aspects in the context of a given project,
demonstrate understanding of the role of knowledge in society and the responsibility associated with its use.

The course is given within the framework of a summer research school offered at Xiamen University, China. Within the course a minor research project is carried out in a team with Chinese students. The project is related to ongoing research at Xiamen University and deals with marine ecology, marine chemistry, water resource management or related topics.

Before departure to China at least two obligatory seminars are given aiming to prepare the students for the teaching period in China. After return from China the projects and experiences are presented and discussed at seminars on LTH Campus.

Examination details

Grading scale: UG - (U, G) - (Fail, Pass)
Assessment: Participation in seminars prior and after the study period in Kina. Written and oral presentation of project at Xiamen University.

The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.

Modules
Code: 0107. Name: International Summer Water Resources Research School.
Credits: 7.5. Grading scale: UG - (U, G).

Admission

Admission requirements:

90 university credits awarded within MSc program in Environmental engineering or 90 university credits awarded within MSc program in Civil engineering

The number of participants is limited to: 8
Selection: Credits awarded or credited within the study program and interview. Priority is given to students enrolled on programmes that include the course in their curriculum.

Reading list

The teacher/supervisor decides what kind of literature is to be used with regards to the needs of each project.

Contact

Course coordinator: Linus Zhang, linus.zhang@tvrl.lth.se
Course homepage: www.tvrl.lth.se/utbildning/courses/

Further information

Most of the course is taught outside normal semester time. The course will be cancelled if the agreement with Xiamen University is not prolonged.

International Summer Water Resources Research School Internationell sommarforskarskola i vattenresurslära