Hydrotechnical Construction, Water Engineering and Water Technologies

8.194.00.01 Hydrotechnical Construction, Water Engineering and Water Technologies
Qualification awarded: Master in Hydraulic Engineering, Water Engineering and Water Technologies
Entry year: 2022
Mode of study: full
Program duration: 1,5 years
Institute: Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Systems
Number of credits: 90 ECTS credits
Level of qualification according to the National Qualification Framework and the European Qualifications Framework: NQF Level 7 (Second cycle of QF-EHEA / EQF Level 7)
Field(s) of study: Architecture and construction
Characteristics of the educational program: The educational and professional program is based on modern engineering and technical developments and the results of scientific research in the field of hydraulic engineering and water resources and focuses on current specializations, within which a further professional and scientific career is possible: water management and environmental construction; hydrotechnical construction. The main focus is on systems of the water management complex, including industrial facilities. The program provides practical training of specialists to solve complex tasks and problems in the field of hydraulic construction, water engineering and water technologies in the course of professional activity or in the learning process, which involves conducting research and/or implementing innovations, and is characterized by the complexity and uncertainty of conditions and requirements.
Програмні результати навчання: - Formulate and solve innovative/scientific tasks and problems in hydraulic engineering, requiring knowledge renewal and integration, including under conditions of incomplete/insufficient information and conflicting requirements. - Plan and conduct research, analyze its results, and justify conclusions. - Develop and explore physical, mathematical, and computer models of objects and processes in hydraulic construction, water engineering, and water technologies using appropriate methods and specialized software. - Develop schemes for the comprehensive use and protection of water, organize basin management plans, and facilitate the rational use of water resources. - Identify causes and consequences of water-related damage, apply relevant methods for flood protection in urban areas, agricultural land, and other territories, and develop and implement programs for flood and ecosystem risk management. - Apply hydro- and geoinformation technologies, modern modeling methods, and calculation techniques in the design and construction of objects in the professional field of hydraulic engineering, water engineering, and water technologies. - Organize collective work in planning and implementing projects in the field, considering available resources and time constraints, as well as technical, economic, legal, and environmental aspects. - Determine technologies and develop comprehensive measures for the rational use, protection, and reproduction of water resources, improving the hydrological and ecological conditions of water bodies. - Make effective decisions in conditions of incomplete/insufficient information and conflicting requirements, analyze alternatives, make forecasts, and assess risks. - Communicate fluently in state and foreign languages on scientific, engineering, and production issues in the field of hydraulic engineering, water engineering, and water technologies, present research and project results, argue one's position, and engage in discussions on professional matters. - Organize the assessment of the technical condition of objects in the professional field and draw appropriate conclusions based on its analysis. - Clearly and unambiguously convey personal conclusions on hydraulic engineering problems, as well as knowledge and explanations supporting them, to both specialists and non-specialists, including learners. - Apply methods, rules, and modern design technologies for water management systems and complexes. - Apply theory and modeling methods for processes, phenomena, and operational regimes in water management systems and their elements. - Think systematically and apply creative abilities to the design, construction, and operation of environmental protection structures. - Ability to monitor, analyze, and optimize technological processes and equipment operation in water management systems. - Specialized conceptual knowledge that includes contemporary scientific achievements in the professional field or knowledge area and serves as a foundation for original thinking and research. - Critical analysis of issues within the field and at the intersection of knowledge domains. - Specialized problem-solving skills necessary for conducting research and/or engaging in innovative activities to develop new knowledge and procedures. - Ability to integrate knowledge and solve complex problems in broad or multidisciplinary contexts. - Problem-solving ability in new or unfamiliar environments with incomplete or limited information, considering social and ethical responsibilities. - Effective collaboration within a team during professional activities, demonstrating leadership qualities and making responsible managerial decisions. - Ability to use various methods, foreign languages, including modern information technologies, for effective communication at professional and social levels. - Management of work or educational processes that are complex, unpredictable, and require new strategic approaches. - Responsibility for contributing to professional knowledge and practice, and/or evaluating the results of team and collective activities. - Ability to pursue further education with a high degree of autonomy.
Programme director: D.Sc., Prof., Head of the Department of Hydraulic Engineering and Water Engineering Chernyuk V.V.
Access to further studies: Obtaining third (educational and scientific / educational and creative) level