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Elective Module GVW 1-1: Selected Chapters - Geotechnical Engineering (5 ECTS-Credits)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students have an in-depth understanding of modelling in soil mechanics and its use in foundation engineering. They are able to reflect critically on models and to evaluate them. They can study, work and use specialist literature independently. Students are characterized by their competence in writing, presentation, discussion and teamwork.
Elective Module GVW 1-2: Surveying in Civil Engineering 1 (5 ECTS-Credits)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students can analyze and evaluate the characteristics and origins of topographic geodata as well as their application and combined use with other data in geographic information systems. They are able to combine different types of data in various coordinate systems, with consideration of legal aspects.
Elective Module GVW 1-3: Modelling of complex Hydraulic Processes (5 ECTS-Credits)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students have in-depth knowledge of the fundamentals of transient and numerical hydraulics in pipes and gravity flow gutters. They are able to use software for numerical Simulation - in 1D, 2D and 3D - of practical problems in hydraulic engineering.
Elective Module GVW 1-4: Dams, Rock and Tunnel Mechanics (5 ECTS-Credits)
Prerequisites for registration: none
Learning Outcome: Students possess fundamental knowledge of the mechanical behavior of rock and its effects on structures in and on rock. They are able to perform design calculations for dams and tunnels and have in-depth knowledge of dam operation. They are to apply relevant theories ¿ not as a block box but based on their understanding of the underlying assumptions.
Notes:
- There may still be changes in the courses offered as well as room allocation and course dates.
- The course descriptions found in the English version of the course catalogue are for informational purposes only. Authoritative information can be found in the "Vorlesungsverzeichnis" (German version of the course catalogue).