IDENTIFYING DATA 2017_18
Subject (*) MASTER'S THESIS Code 20735301
Study programme
Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Energy (2016)
 Cycle 2nd
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
18 Final master project Second 1Q
Language
Anglès
Department Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Coordinator
CONTRERAS IGLESIAS, SANDRA
 E-mail francesc.medina@urv.cat
marta.schuhmacher@urv.cat
clara.saluena@urv.cat
robertmanuel.gilabert@urv.cat
joanramon.alabart@urv.cat
ildefonso.cuesta@urv.cat
manel.valles@urv.cat
magdalena.constanti@urv.cat
anton.vernet@urv.cat
christophe.bengoa@urv.cat
dieter.boer@urv.cat
mahmoud.bourouis@urv.cat
sandra.contreras@urv.cat
carles.torras@urv.cat
magdalena.olkiewicz@urv.cat
julio.rodrigo@urv.cat
juan.prieto@urv.cat
manuel.martinezd@urv.cat
salvatore.cito@urv.cat
Lecturers
MEDINA CABELLO, FRANCISCO
SCHUHMACHER ANSUATEGUI, MARTA
SALUEÑA PÉREZ, CLARA
GILABERT MALLOL, ROBERT MANUEL
ALABART CÓRDOBA, JOAN RAMON
CUESTA ROMEO, ILDEFONSO
VALLÈS RASQUERA, JOAN MANEL
CONSTANTÍ GARRIGA, MAGDALENA
VERNET PEÑA, ANTONIO
BENGOA ., CHRISTOPHE JOSÉ
BOER ., DIETER-THOMAS
BOUROUIS CHEBATA, MAHMOUD
CONTRERAS IGLESIAS, SANDRA
TORRAS FONT, CARLES
OLKIEWICZ ., MAGDALENA ANNA
RODRIGO FUENTES, JULIO
PRIETO GONZÁLEZ, JUAN
MARTÍNEZ DEL ÁLAMO, MANUEL
CITO ., SALVATORE
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General description and relevant information Development of an Innovative Project of Environmental Engineering, Energy and Sustainability, understood as a technical work of the type that an engineer can perform in the exercise of his profession. These technical works may focus on the design, calculation, assembly, operation and maintenance of technologies for the treatment of gaseous, aqueous effluents, soil remediation, wastes; environmental management; Environmental and energy audit; application of tools to improve the sustainability of processes; integration and energy saving; application of renewable energies; cleaner production, or any of the issues related to Environmental and Energy Engineering; or conducting a research project on any of these areas. The work will have the structure of a professional project and will deal with any of the subjects studied in the master's degree. The objective is to synthesize and integrate the competences acquired in the master. OBSERVATIONS: There will be only one exam session for this subject. There will be no opportunity for students to retake the exam in a subsequent exam session.

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
 A1.1 Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of the disciplines within in the ambit of environmental engineering and sustainable energy.
 A1.4 Understand and apply tools and strategies for the management and/or design of processes and products in the ambit of environmental and energy sustainability.
 A1.5 Formulate the strategies needed to collect data for the design and application of conceptual and calculation modelsz in order to better understand complex systems in engineering and environmental and energy management.
 A2.1 Understand and apply the latest and most innovative environmentally friendly technologies to solve problems in various areas.
 A2.2 Analyse the energy installations and apply the latest and most innovative strategies for energy saving and performance enhancement.
 A2.3 Manage complex technical or professional projects that may require knowledge from outside the discipline.
Type B Code Competences Transversal
 B1.1 Manage complex information
 B1.3 Communicate complex ideas from a wide range of disciplines to all kinds of audience in a manner that is effective and natural and using a foreign language
 B4.1 Be able to learn autonomously in order to maintain and improve the personal competencies relating to continuous improvement acquired during the course.
 B4.2 Define and implement a personal academic and professional project at the university
 B5.1 Develop sufficient autonomy to work in scientific, technological or cultural research projects and collaborations in the discipline
 B5.2 Solve complex problems critically, creatively and innovatively in multidisciplinary contexts
 B5.3 Apply new technologies and advances with initiative and entrpreneurial spirit.
 B6.1 Act in an ethical and socially responsible manner both as a citizen and as a professional
Type C Code Competences Nuclear

Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
 A1.1 Combine knowledge of environmental and energy engineering with direct experience whilst undertaking an original technical project.
 A1.4 Design sustainable environmental and energy processes.
 A1.5 Apply scientific methodology to a specific project.
 A2.1 Propose innovative processes and products for real situations in which environmental technologies need to be applied.
 A2.2 Propose innovative energy solutions for real applications.
 A2.3 Adequately develop a full range of specific, transversal and core competences for a comprehensive scientific project.
Develop the ability to solve probelms that are unfamiliar, ill-defined and require specific competences. Consider the best and most innovative solutions, select the most appropriate and make adjustments once it has been implemented whilst evaluating the different design solutions.
Type B Code Learning outcomes
 B1.1 Locate and analyse information effectively and efficiently.
Critically evaluate information and its sources and incorporate it into personal knowledge.
Understand the economic, legal, social and ethic implications of accessing and using information.
Reflect on, review and evaluate the information management process.
 B1.3 Intervene effectively and transmit relevant information.
Plan the communication of information: generate ideas, seek information, select and order information, make diagrams, identify the type of audience and the objectives of the communication.
Write documents with the correct format, content, structure and language, and illustrate concepts using the correct conventions such as formats, titles, footnotes, legends, etc.
Use language that is appropriate to the situation.
Give well prepared presentations using strategies for effective oral presentation (audiovisual support, body language, voice, gestures, time control, etc.).
Prepare and perform structured presentations in compliance with the required requirements.
 B4.1 Autonomously adopt strategies for learning in each situation.
Establish personal learning objectives.
 B4.2 Agree the master's thesis theme with internal and external tutors.
 B5.1 Use planning techniques to decide how to manage and organise work and time needed to complete a task.
Analyse personal limitations and possibilities when carrying out a specific task.
Reflect on personal learning process and needs.
 B5.2 Collate the information needed to solve problems on the basis of objective criteria.
Present laternative solutions to a problem and evaluate the possible risks and advantages.
Create a strategy for solving a problem.
 B5.3 Propose the application of cutting-edge technologies in the professional environment.
 B6.1 Take into account the principles of ethical and socially responsible engieering in the execution of professional duty.
Type C Code Learning outcomes

Selection technique and assignment
Procedures

The coordinator publishes a list of available final master projects for which students can apply by following an established procedure known by the master students. Students can also propose their own final master project to be developed in a company by a formal request. This request must be directed to the coordinator of the final master projects and must include a short description of the project and its scope as well as the name and contact info of the external project tutor. The adequacy of the project proposed will be evaluated by the coordinator.


Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
 Hours outside the classroom
 (**) Total hours
Introductory activities
2 2 4
Mechanisms for coordinating and monitoring the Bachelor's /Master's final project
10 20 30
Composition of the Bachelor's /Master's final project
A1.1
A1.4
A1.5
A2.1
A2.2
A2.3
B1.1
B1.3
B4.1
B4.2
B5.1
B5.2
B5.3
B6.1
 0 405 405
Selection/assignation of Bachelor's /Master's final project
B4.2
 2 2 4
Presentation and defence of the Bachelor's /Master's final project
A1.1
A1.4
A1.5
A2.1
A2.2
A2.3
B1.1
B1.3
B4.1
B4.2
B5.1
B5.2
B5.3
B6.1
 2 5 7
 
 
(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher.
(**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Specific action plan / execution
  Description
Introductory activities Get in contact with students to gather information and introduce them to the subject.
Mechanisms for coordinating and monitoring the Bachelor's /Master's final project Project tutors interview the student at different times during project development.
Composition of the Bachelor's /Master's final project Students prepare a project, which reflects the achievement of skills related to the master skills.
Selection/assignation of Bachelor's /Master's final project Selection and allocation of the topic of the final master project to develop.
Presentation and defence of the Bachelor's /Master's final project Students give a seminar of their master's thesis in front of a jury

Coordination and monitoring mechanisms
Es durà a terme una coordinació interna (per part de la universitat) i una coordinació externa (per part del centre de pràctiques).
Description

The internal (university) and external (company) tutors are in charge of following up the final master’s project of each student.

The follow up is done through regular meetings and contacts.