Content, progress and pedagogy of the
module
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- Have knowledge and comprehension within the problem based
learning methods, as it is applied at Aalborg University
- Have knowledge and comprehension within the basis for both the
analytical and especially the numerical analysis methodology for
fluid flow and heat transmission, around or within simplified
components or thermal process systems. These components or systems
can be considered as integral parts of energy machinery or energy
conversion systems
Skills
- Be able to verify, where relevant, the analytical and numerical
approaches by means of simple laboratory experiments
- Be able to structure and plan PBL based project work and report
writing
- Be able to communicate scientific results by means of a project
report and an oral presentation in English
Competences
- Be able to control the working and development process within
the project theme, and be able to develop new solutions within
fluid‐mechanical analysis methods
- Be able to define and analyse, in an independent manner,
scientific problems within the area of fluid-mechanical methods,
and based on that make and state the reasons for decisions
made
- Be able to continue, in an independent manner, their own
development in competence and specialisation
Type of instruction
Problem based project oriented project work in groups. During the
project period you should be able to plan and structure the project
work, work in groups and solve conflicts, use consensus versus
fight/voting and see differences among group members as a strength.
You should also work with the structure of a project report and
prepare a problem formulation, set up project limitation and time
schedule. During the project period you should be able to plan and
structure the project work, work in groups and solve conflicts, use
consensus versus fight/voting and see differences among group
members as a strength. You should also work with the structure of a
project report and prepare a problem formulation, set up project
limitation and time schedule. The project should contain a detailed
analysis of a simple flow situation or combustion process. The
analysis should include a numerical analysis which can be compared
to relevant flow or combustion theory. The calculations should be
verified by laboratory experiments. The validity of any assumptions
made should be checked. The project should be based upon a problem
which has its origins in thermal energy engineering. The problem
should typically include a thermal energy conversion process and/or
a fluid flow component.
Extent and expected workload
Since it is a 10 ECTS project module, the work load is expected
to be 300 hours for the student
Exam
Prerequisite for enrollment for the exam
- It is a precondition for students who have not studied the
Aalborg PBL Model at Aalborg University that they have passed the
course in “Project Based Learning and Project Management” prior to
the project examination.
Exams
Name of exam | Problem Based Project Organised Learning in Thermo-Mechanical
Analysis Methods |
Type of exam | Combined written and oral examination, Project
Exam |
ECTS | 10 |
Permitted aids | All written and all electronic aids |
Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
Type of grading | Internal examination |
Criteria of assessment | As stated in the Joint Programme Regulations.
http://www.engineering.aau.dk/uddannelse/studieadministration/ |
Additional information
Common for students with a Bachelor’s degree from another
university than Aalborg University heading for the specialisations
in Thermal Energy and Process Engineering (TEPE) and Fuel Cells and
Hydrogen Technology (HYTEC).