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3 THE COURSE SYLLABI OF THE STUDY CURRICULUM FOR THE DEGREE OF
MASTER OF SCIENCE (GGS) IN WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING
The total load of the study curriculum for the degree of Master of Science in Water Resources Engineering is 60
units * , spread over 2 semesters, or 30 units per semester (13 effective weeks). The first semester lasts from
September to January, the second semester from February to May. There are 2-week holidays at Christmas/New
Year and at Easter. One lecture hour per week per semester represents approximately 1.75 units. Exercises,
practicals and workshops have a value of approximately 0.75 units per hour per week. The figure below gives a
list of the subjects taught, the volume of each subject expressed in number of contact hours for theory and
practicals, and the equivalent load of the course in credit units. The seminars have a value of 3 units, the
integrated project design of 5 units, and the thesis research project is equivalent to 17 units.
Programme structure of the GGS ‘MSc programme in Water Resources Engineering’
2 nd year
G.G.S. Total of ECTS
Advanced Studies Credits: 60
Common core
GIS & remote sensing in WRE 5
Engineering hydraulics 5
Water quality modelling 5
Systems approach to water management 5
Management of water use and re-use 5
Seminar 3
Integrated project design 5
Thesis research 17
OPTIONAL COURSES (choose 2 courses):
Surface water modelling 5
Groundwater modelling 5
Irrigation engineering and technology 5
Planning, operation and management 5
of irrigation systems
Hydraulic modelling 5
Water and waste-water treatment 5
Monitoring of water quality 5
Advanced aquatic ecology 5
* ECTS : European Community Course Credit Transfer System
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