Disclaimer
This is an English translation of the curriculum. In case of discrepancy between the translation and the Danish version, the Danish version of the curriculum is valid.
Pursuant to Act 778 of August 7, 2019 on Universities (the University Act), the following is established.
The programme also follows the Examination Policies and Procedures incl. the Joint Programme Regulations for Aalborg University.
The Bachelor’s programme is organised in accordance with the Ministry of Higher Education and Science’s Order no. 2285 of December 1, 2021 on Full-time University Programmes (the University Programme Order) with subsequent change and Ministerial Order no. 2271 of December 1, 2021 on University Examinations (the Examination Order) with subsequent change. Further reference is made to Ministerial Order no. 69 of January 26, 2023 (the Admission Order) and Ministerial Order no. 1125 of July 4, 2022 (the Grading Scale Order).
The Bachelor's programme is offered in Aalborg.
The Bachelor’s programme falls under the The Faculty of Engineering and Science, Aalborg University.
The Bachelor’s programme falls under the Study Board of Energy.
The Bachelor’s programme is associated with the external examiners corps on Civil engineering corps of external examiners.
Admission requires an upper secondary education.
According to the Admission Order, the programme’s specific entry requirements are: Danish A, English B, Mathematics A with a minimum grade of 4.0 in average, and one of the following pair of requirements:
The Bachelor’s programme with specialisations entitles the graduate to the designation:
The Bachelor’s programme is a 3-year, research-based, full-time study programme. The programme is set to 180 ECTS credits.
The Study Board can approve that passed programme elements from other educational programmes at the same level replaces programme elements within this programme (credit transfer).
Furthermore, the Study Board can, upon application, approve that parts of this programme is completed at another university or a further education institution in Denmark or abroad (pre-approval of credit transfer).
The Study Board’s decisions regarding credit transfer are based on an academic assessment.
The Study Board’s possibilities to grant exemption, including exemption to further examination attempts and special examination conditions, are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures published at this website: https://www.studyservice.aau.dk/rules
The rules for examinations are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures published at this website: https://www.studyservice.aau.dk/rules
In the assessment of all written work, regardless of the language it is written in, weight is also given to the student's formulation and spelling ability, in addition to the academic content. Orthographic and grammatical correctness as well as stylistic proficiency are taken as a basis for the evaluation of language performance. Language performance must always be included as an independent dimension of the total evaluation. However, no examination can be assessed as ‘Pass’ on the basis of good language performance alone; similarly, an examination normally cannot be assessed as ‘Fail’ on the basis of poor language performance alone.
The Study Board can grant exemption from this in special cases (e.g., dyslexia or a native language other than Danish).
The Bachelor’s project must include an English summary. If the project is written in English, the summary can be in Danish. The summary is included in the evaluation of the project as a whole.
It is assumed that the student can read academic texts in modern Danish, Norwegian, Swedish and English and use reference works etc. in other European languages.
The following competence profile will appear on the diploma:
A graduate of the Bachelor's programme has competencies acquired through an educational programme that has taken place in a research environment.
A graduate of the Bachelor's programme has fundamental knowledge of and insight into his/her subject's methods and scientific foundation. These properties qualify the graduate of the Bachelor’s programme for further education in a relevant Master’s programme as well as for employment on the basis of the educational programme
The graduate of the Bachelor’s programme has the following qualifications:
Knowledge
In addition, the graduate specialised in
Skills
Competences
The Bachelor's programme is structured in modules and organised as a problem based study. A module is a programme element or a group of programme elements which aims to give students a set of professional skills within a fixed time frame specified in ECTS credits and concluding with one or more examinations within specific exam periods. Examinations are defined in the curriculum.
Types of Instruction
The Bachelor's programme is based on a combination of academic, problem oriented and interdisciplinary approaches and organised based on the following types of instruction that combine skills and reflection:
The Bachelor’s programme in Energy Engineering comprises academic elements in the subject areas of thermal and electrical energy, control theory and mechatronics. The Bachelor's programme is common to all students of the 1st – 4th semesters, after which the programme is divided into three specialisations comprising of: Electrical Energy, Thermal Energy and Mechatronics; each specialisation with 50 ECTS elective modules on the 5th and 6th semesters.
The project report of fifth to sixth semesters can be written in English, assuming that all group members give their consent.
Rules concerning the Progress of the Bachelor’s Programme
The student must participate in all first year examinations by the end of the first year of study in the Bachelor's programme, in order to be able to continue the programme. The first year of study must be passed by the end of the second year of study, in order that the student can continue his/her Bachelor's programme.
In special cases, however, there may be exemption from the above if the student has been on a leave of absence. Leave is granted during first year of study only in the event of maternity, adoption, military service, UN service or where there are exceptional circumstances.
AAU micro modules
During the study programme, a number of AAU micro modules are offered.
AAU micro modules are small voluntary learning modules within a defined subject. AAU micro modules can be used as supporting learning modules in connection with projects as well as other modules of the study programme.
All modules are assessed through individual grading according to the 7-point grading scale or Passed/Not passed. All modules are assessed by external assessment (an external examiner) or by internal assessment (an additional examiner or no additional examiner).
Programme modules of the first four semesters
Joint study programme for all Energy students of 1st - 4th semesters. From 5th semester the student chooses one of three specialisations: Thermal Energy, Mechatronics or Electrical Energy.
Offered as:
1-professional | ||||||
Specialisation:
MechatronicsThermal EnergyElectrical Energy | ||||||
Module name | Course type | ECTS | Applied grading scale | Evaluation method | Assessment method | Language |
1 Semester
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Energy Systems of the Future
(N-EN-B1-2C) | Project | 15 | 7-point grading scale | Internal examination | Oral exam based on a project | Danish |
Calculus
(MAT1CALC1345) | Course | 5 | 7-point grading scale | Internal examination | Written or oral exam | Danish and English |
Energy Systems and Electro Physics
(N-EN-B1-4C) | Course | 5 | Passed/Not Passed | Internal examination | Oral exam | Danish |
Problem Based Learning
(TECHENGPBL20) | Course | 5 | Passed/Not Passed | Internal examination | Written or oral exam | Danish |
2 Semester
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Energy Technologies
(N-EN-B2-1C) | Project | 15 | 7-point grading scale | External examination | Oral exam based on a project | Danish |
Introduction to Electrical Engineering
(N-EN-B2-2B) | Course | 5 | 7-point grading scale | Internal examination | Written exam | Danish and English |
Introduction to Mechanics and Thermodynamics
(F-FYS-B2-3B) | Course | 5 | 7-point grading scale | Internal examination | Written or oral exam | Danish and English |
Linear Algebra
(MAT2LIAL1234) | Course | 5 | 7-point grading scale | Internal examination | Written or oral exam | Danish and English |
3 Semester
| ||||||
Modelling and Analysis of Simple Energy Conversion Systems
(N-EN-B3-1B) | Project | 15 | 7-point grading scale | External examination | Oral exam based on a project | Danish |
AC Circuit Theory
(N-EN-B3-2B) | Course | 5 | 7-point grading scale | Internal examination | Written or oral exam | Danish |
Applied Engineering Mathematics
(24ETMATDELE1) | Course | 5 | 7-point grading scale | Internal examination | Written exam | Danish |
Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer and Fluid Dynamics
(N-EN-B3-4C) | Course | 5 | 7-point grading scale | Internal examination | Written or oral exam | Danish |
4 Semester
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Control of Energy Conversion Systems
(N-EN-B4-1B) | Project | 15 | 7-point grading scale | Internal examination | Oral exam based on a project | Danish |
Fundamental Control Theory
(N-EN-B4-2A) | Course | 5 | 7-point grading scale | Internal examination | Written or oral exam | Danish |
Mechanics
(M-N-EN-B4-3A) | Course | 5 | 7-point grading scale | Internal examination | Written or oral exam | Danish |
Real-Time Systems and Graphical Programming Languages
(N-EN-B4-4D) | Course | 5 | Passed/Not Passed | Internal examination | Active participation/continuous evaluation | Danish and English |
Final two semesters of BSc in Energy Engineering with specialisation in Thermal Energy (elective elements).
Offered as:
1-professional | ||||||
Specialisation:
Thermal Energy | ||||||
Module name | Course type | ECTS | Applied grading scale | Evaluation method | Assessment method | Language |
5 Semester
| ||||||
Design of Thermal Systems
(N-EN-B5-3D) | Project | 15 | 7-point grading scale | External examination | Oral exam based on a project | Danish and English |
Modelling of Thermal Systems
(N-EN-B5-6B) | Course | 5 | 7-point grading scale | Internal examination | Oral exam | Danish and English |
Numerical Methods
(M-MP-B5-3B) | Course | 5 | 7-point grading scale | Internal examination | Written or oral exam | English |
Heat Transfer
(N-EN-B5-8B) | Course | 5 | 7-point grading scale | Internal examination | Written or oral exam | Danish and English |
6 Semester
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BSc Project: Thermo Mechanical Energy Systems
(N-EN-B6-3B) | Project | 15 | 7-point grading scale | External examination | Master's thesis/final project | Danish and English |
Sustainable Energy System Integration
(N-EN-B6-4A) | Course | 5 | Passed/Not Passed | Internal examination | Written or oral exam | Danish and English |
Chemical Thermodynamics and Process Optimisation
(N-EN-B6-7C) | Course | 5 | 7-point grading scale | Internal examination | Oral exam | Danish and English |
Flow Machines
(N-EN-B6-8C) | Course | 5 | 7-point grading scale | Internal examination | Written or oral exam | Danish and English |
Final two semesters of BSc in Energy Engineering with specialisation in Mechatronics (elective elements)
Offered as:
1-professional | ||||||
Specialisation:
Mechatronics | ||||||
Module name | Course type | ECTS | Applied grading scale | Evaluation method | Assessment method | Language |
5 Semester
| ||||||
Analysis of a Mechatronic System
(N-EN-B5-2D) | Project | 15 | 7-point grading scale | External examination | Oral exam based on a project | Danish and English |
Power Electronics
(N-EN-B5-4C) | Course | 5 | 7-point grading scale | Internal examination | Written or oral exam | Danish and English |
Electrical Machines
(N-EN-B5-5B) | Course | 5 | 7-point grading scale | Internal examination | Written or oral exam | Danish and English |
Numerical Methods
(M-MP-B5-3B) | Course | 5 | 7-point grading scale | Internal examination | Written or oral exam | English |
6 Semester
| ||||||
BSc Project: Design of a Mechatronic System
(N-EN-B6-2B) | Project | 15 | 7-point grading scale | External examination | Master's thesis/final project | Danish and English |
Sustainable Energy System Integration
(N-EN-B6-4A) | Course | 5 | Passed/Not Passed | Internal examination | Written or oral exam | Danish and English |
Design and Control of Hydraulic Systems
(N-EN-B6-5B) | Course | 5 | 7-point grading scale | Internal examination | Written or oral exam | Danish and English |
State Space and Digital Control
(N-EN-B6-9C) | Course | 5 | 7-point grading scale | Internal examination | Written or oral exam | Danish and English |
Final two semesters of BSc in Energy Engineering with specialisation in Electrical Energy (elective elements)
Offered as:
1-professional | ||||||
Specialisation:
Electrical Energy | ||||||
Module name | Course type | ECTS | Applied grading scale | Evaluation method | Assessment method | Language |
5 Semester
| ||||||
Design of Power Electronic Systems
(N-EN-B5-1D) | Project | 15 | 7-point grading scale | External examination | Oral exam based on a project | Danish and English |
Power Electronics
(N-EN-B5-4C) | Course | 5 | 7-point grading scale | Internal examination | Written or oral exam | Danish and English |
Electrical Machines
(N-EN-B5-5B) | Course | 5 | 7-point grading scale | Internal examination | Written or oral exam | Danish and English |
Numerical Methods
(M-MP-B5-3B) | Course | 5 | 7-point grading scale | Internal examination | Written or oral exam | English |
6 Semester
| ||||||
BSc Project: Transmission and Conversion of Energy in Electrical Machines and Power Systems
(N-EN-B6-1B) | Project | 15 | 7-point grading scale | External examination | Master's thesis/final project | Danish and English |
Sustainable Energy System Integration
(N-EN-B6-4A) | Course | 5 | Passed/Not Passed | Internal examination | Written or oral exam | Danish and English |
Electrical Power Systems
(N-EN-B6-6A) | Course | 5 | 7-point grading scale | Internal examination | Written or oral exam | Danish and English |
State Space and Digital Control
(N-EN-B6-9C) | Course | 5 | 7-point grading scale | Internal examination | Written or oral exam | Danish and English |
Theory of science and scientific methods are included in the project modules (15 ECTS credits) as the project work is based on Problem Based Learning as a scientific method. Besides Problem Based Learning other scientific tools are taught in the course Problem Based Learning.
Commencement of Studies Exam (Studiestartsprøve)
Size:
The commencement of studies exam does not yield ECTS credits and will not appear on the diploma
The purpose of the commencement of studies exam is to ascertain whether students have actually commenced their studies. The students must participate in and pass the commencement of studies exam in order to continue on their studies. If the students do not participate in or pass the commencement of studies exam or re-exam, the students’ enrollment at their studies will be terminated immediately after the re-exam.
The commencement of studies exam will be held within the first weeks of the semester.
Contents:
The commencement of studies exam is based on the instruction course and contains for instance general questions about the students’ expectations and motivation for their choice of studies.
Re-exam:
There will be only one commencement of studies re-exam. If the students do not participate in or do not pass the commencement of studies exam or re-exam, the students’ studies will be terminated before 1 October. The Study Board can grant exemption from the rules regarding the commencement of studies exam if there are unusual circumstances.
Examination format:
Written exam
Assessment:
Internal assessment. The students receive the assessment “Approved” or “Not approved” based on their answers to the written exam. The students receive the assessment “Approved” when the written exam is answered and handed in.
Appeal:
The students can complain about the commencement of studies exam to the University. The complaint must be submitted to the University at sl-klager@adm.aau.dk within two weeks from the result of the commencement of studies exam is announced. If the University rejects the complaint, the decision may be appealed to the Danish Agency of Science and Higher Education, if the appeal concerns legal issues.
All students, who have not participated in Aalborg University’s PBL introductory course during their Bachelor’s degree, must attend the introductory course “Problem-based Learning and Project Management”. The introductory course must be approved before the student can participate in the project exam. For further information, please see the module description.
The current version of the study curriculum is published on the Aalborg University website for study curricula.
Additional information about semester descriptions is available in Moodle. Moodle provides study-related information, i.e. course descriptions, course literature, timetables and information about activities and events.
The curriculum is approved by the dean and enters into force as of September 1, 2024.
The Study Board does not offer teaching after the previous curriculum from 2023 after the summer examination examination 2026.
The Study Board will offer examinations after the previous curriculum, if there are students who have used examination attempts in a module without passing. The number of examination attempts follows the rules in the Examination Order.