Supply and Recycling Technologies

Supplying water and energy, the use of residues as a source of energy and raw materials in cycle systems, as well as the protection of water, soil and air from pollutants, are fundamental tasks of every society. How can such different objectives as the guaranteed supply with clean drinking water, the sustained handling of energy and raw materials, the use of residues or biomass as raw materials and energy sources, the protection of the environment from hazardous substances, or supply, be achieved? What is necessary here – apart from an acceptance of these goals – are above all engineering science know-how and, derived from this, modern and state-of-the-art technical solutions. Supply and recycling technologies form the necessary basis for this broad and conservation of the resources on which life depends. Engineers must face the challenges of climate change, shrinking fossil energy sources, growth or decline of the population and changing demands on environmental protection. Water, environmental and recycling technologies as well as technologies for the use of biomass are - as components of supply and recycling technologies - essential basics.

• Objectives and special features 
• Empolyment opportunities for graduates 
• Structure of the course 
• Module 
• Practical focus of the course 
• Subsequents Master Degree Courses 
• Admission Conditions 
• Application 
• Student advisory service and contact 
• Professors of the course 

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Objectives and special features

The Supply and Recycling Technologies course is a sound and highly respected engineering course. It is characterised by the acquisition of solid basic technical knowledge, by relevant and application-oriented technical specialisation, by a strong practical emphasis as well as by the teaching of key interdisciplinary competencies. An increasing degree of independence and scientific approaches are taught in practical and project work. The teaching of methodologies and the training of independent thinking play an important role in the course. The course is complemented by lectures and excursions.

• Seven-term course with high level of practical content
• Qualification: Bachelor of Science
• A full practical term as important preparation for the employment market
• 15 places per year
• Thorough training and work in small groups
• Excellent contact of academic staff, open laboratories
• Special induction and orientation seminars at the beginning of the course
• Teaching languages are German (90%) and Englisch (10%)
• Bachelor thesis in co-operation with industry
• Subsequent Master coures

Empolyment opportunities for graduates

Graduates in Supply and Recycling Technologies are traditionally employed in engineering offices, industrial enterprises, authorities, institutions, energy utilities as well as in firms of contractors, e.g. plant engineering. Since nowadays scarcely any enterprise operates only at national level, at least temporary deployment abroad or working on projects abroad is the norm rather than the exception. Work in international teams, for example with English as working language, is more and more common. Responsibilities range from technical project planning, research and development, as well as calculation of economic feasibility, sales and management. The demand for graduates of this course currently far exceeds the number of students. This trend can be expected for a long time to come, as a result of the shortage of engineers and the growing demand from the economy. Potential employers present their demand and their requirements to the University and the students at regular intervals. In general, there is an exceptionally broad range of employment opportunities both in terms of type of employer as well as of job content. After the Bachelor qualification, various Master courses are available to graduates both at Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences as well as other universities.

Structure of the course

The first three terms predominantly contain subjects covering basic technical knowledge in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Design Construction and Thermodynamics. Three terms follow, in which students are put in a position where they are able to design, put into operation and run facilities in the areas of water technologies, use of regenerative energies, use of waste as raw materials, use of biomass, as well as of environmental protection, on the basis of more specialised course content. This includes for example balancing of material and energy flows, but also plant-related technologies such as membrane technology or plants which operate biologically for energy recovery or waste treatment. This is complemented by the steering and automation of plants and the use of modern specialist software. A core element is project planning examples from various fields of practice. The sixth term is devoted completely to practical work where the knowledge acquired so far is applied in industry and consolidated. Skills in methodologies, presentation techniques and technical management are also taught, as well as interdisciplinary expertise.

Module

• Abfalltechnik und Emissionsschutz
• Abwasserreinigung Grundlagen
• Analysis
• Betriebswirtschaftslehre
• Elektrische Maschinen und Anlagen
• Elektrotechnik Grundlagen
• Gas- und Abgastechnik
• Ingenieur Software
• Konstruktionslehre
• Lineare Algebra
• Management
• Physik
• Programmiersprachen
• Projekarbeit
• Pumpen und Kompressoren
• Recht
• Rohrleitungsplanung
• Strömungslehre
• Technische Mechanik
• Technisches Englisch
• Technisches Zeichnen / CAD
• Thermodynamik
• Vorprojekt
• Wärme- und Stoffübertragung
• Wahlpflichtächer
• Wasser- und Abwassertechnologie
• Wechselströme und Schaltungstechnik
• Werkstofftechnik

Practical focus of the course

In order to prepare students for their later profession in a targeted manner, extensive practical work and exercises are foreseen in the course which are taught in small groups. Students are thus given a direct insight into practical tasks and problem-solving approaches which they can consolidate at the University through their own experiments and project work. Students then get further to grips with interrelationships in the working environment through the integration of the practical term, which is completed in co-operation with industrial enterprise, and through the Bachelor thesis, which in turn is also frequently compiled in an industrial enterprise. Activities running parallel to the course, such as lectures with external experts, presentations, excursions, study trips and external seminars, for example on facility planning and operation, CAD applications and other topics, round off the curriculum. Each student has the opportunity to complete further practice-oriented or specialised courses via a free choice of lectures etc. selected as compulsory course options.

Subsequents Master Degree Courses

The Bachelor qualification entitles the graduates to undertake a subsequent Master degree. Thus the course is designed to ensure the thorough teaching of engineering science principles and the training of scientific methods. For students with technical bias, Master courses are available at Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences in the fields of Process Engineering, Automation Engineering or Maritime Technologies. A Master degree course at another university or other higher education institution at home or abroad naturally also possible. The Master degree courses at Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences qualify graduates not only for corresponding tasks in industry or in engineering firms, but also facilitate admission to the higher ranks in public sector organisations.

Admission Conditions

Students wishing to be admitted to the course must generally hold an entrance qualification which permits admission to a university degree course. Information about the possibility of special admission conditions can be obtained from the Admissions Office of Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences. The course primarily addresses: Secondary school pupils with a qualification equal to the German Abitur, applicants with a subject-specific school-leaving certificate permitting admission to a university degree course with an education in an area of supply and disposal systems, gas and water installation, chemistry, electrical engineering, electronics, amongst others European and US American school-leaving certificates are generally recognised. School-leaving certificates from other countries must be submitted for prior checking. In addition, very good knowledge of German and good knowledge of English are expected. No English language certificate is required for admission. After admission to the course, introduction and orientation seminars are held at the beginning of the first term to facilitate a smooth start and to get to know each other.

Application

To apply for the Supply and Recycling Technologies course, applicants must complete in full the relevant application form and either submit it in person or send it by post together with all the necessary documents before the closing date to the Admissions Office of the University. Closing dates for applications, forms and other deadlines are published on the University's homepage or can be obtained from the Student Counselling Centre. 15 course places are available per year. No admission restrictions are currently foreseen. In addition to their application to the University, interested applicants from abroad should pay attention in good time to immigration regulations. Further information can be obtained from the German Embassy in the respective countries (www.auswaertiges-amt.de).

Student advisory service and contact

Student advisory service:

Admissions and registar´s office

Course-related information and advice:

Professors of the course