Studienführer Energy Systems Engineering 2018/2019

Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts

Engineering and Architecture

Bachelor in Energy Systems Engineering

2018/2019 www.hslu.ch/energy-systems

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Take part in shaping the future The international community stands firm behind the Paris agreement to combat climate change while in Switzerland the population has also voted in favor of the Energy Strategy 2050. To contribute to a sustainable solution yourselves, earn a bachelor’s degree in Energy Systems Engineering in the heart of Switzerland at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts.

Building on Swiss leadership in innovation, the bachelor's program in Energy Systems Engineering was created for and by energy related industry leaders to fill current and future employment needs in a global environment.

The bachelor’s program is open to students from both Switzerland and abroad, learning together in group projects and hands-on experiments via interdisciplinary studies.

The program is taught entirely in English, enabling students as well as international experts and lecturers to contribute global perspectives and experiences.

Prof Uwe W Schulz, PhD Head of Degree Program

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Students develop system skills, enabling the integration of know-how in electrical energy, mechanical and thermal energy, in business administration, as well as social and environmental science. Personal interest is accommodated by many electives and by the option to specialize in either Technology and Environment or/and in Business Application.

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Applied intelligence Education and holistic thinking applied to real-life situations – these are the building blocks of our School. We provide our students with theoretical tools that they can immediately apply to solve complex problems creatively and with a sense of individual and social responsibility.

With almost 1,900 students and 400 faculty members, our School is a part of the esteemed Universities of Applied Sciences of Switzerland.

The School offers the following bachelor’s degree programs:

– Architecture – Interior Architecture – Civil Engineering – Building Technology | Energy – Electrical Engineering and Information Technology – Mechanical Engineering – Business Engineering | Innovation – Medical Engineering – In English: Energy Systems Engineering We are the only Swiss university that offers the above disciplines on one campus. The programs engage in intensive collaboration under the umbrella topics: “Building as a System” and “Energy Solutions”. All bachelor’s degree programs are based on innovative, didactic concepts and real-life case studies from day one.

The courses of study are modular in nature, thus enabling students to put together a program that reflects both personal needs and interests. For example, students can choose between full-time and part-time studies.

As a forward-thinking university, we emphasize learning new technologies that are expected to have relevance in the near future. Students are involved in research and development projects with partner companies.

After their bachelor’s degree, graduates can continue their studies and pursue a master’s degree on the campus or at many other universities anywhere in the world. Alternatively, students can enter the workforce as a soughtafter engineer.

The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts includes the following schools: School of Engineering and Architecture, School of Business, School of Information Technology, School of Social Work, School of Art and Design, and School of Music. Each School has pledged cross-institutional cooperation in teaching and research. Therefore, students can complement their core subjects and broaden their horizons by choosing additional modules from an interdisciplinary spectrum that ranges from design to cultural management to ethical leadership.

The University provides an intimate study atmosphere while offering all the advantages of a large and diverse institution, including a comprehensive sports and recreation program.

Our School can be reached conveniently by public transportation, bike, or car. Situated near Lucerne and on Lake Lucerne, locally known as the Vierwald­stättersee, the University is nestled in one of Switzerland’s most beautiful landscapes.

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Outstanding employment opportunities The historic 2015 Paris agreement of almost 200 countries to combat climate change and – among others – the favorable vote in Switzerland to move forward with the energy strategy 2050 are creating many new employment opportunities.

To date, the energy businesses generate over 40% of the global GDP. For Switzerland, this amounts to 400 billion Swiss Francs.

New technologies, alternative business models, innovative concepts for the growing urbanization, and combinations thereof are all needed for the implementation of sustainable solutions.

Graduates from the bachelor’s degree program in Energy Systems Engineering have been granted following jobs with utility companies and consulting offices: Business Analyst, Project Engineer, Product Manager, Entrepreneur, and Sustainability Manager. Other options include: Energy Consultant, Marketing Analyst, Portfolio Manager, Sales Engineer, Supply Chain Manager.

Offerings have also been made in the academic field as Research Assistant on the topic of Heat Storage and Energy Management.

As the program is taught entirely in English, it trains the prospective engineers in the primary language of the profession. The use of English also allows international experts to share their expertise in the subject and opens the program to participants from around the world, providing an enriching multicultural study experience. With a bachelor’s degree in Energy Systems Engineering, graduates have a solid basis to face today’s challenges in industry, the service sector, in Universities or for any government.

As a function of elected modules, graduates also have the option to pursue a master’s degree in either Engineering, Environmental Science, or in Business Administration.

“This international study program provides an excellent foundation for working in a global company where sustainability and energy efficiency are the driving forces.”

Peter Maritz Group Vice President ABB Switzerland

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Program roadmap and competences Science and engineering fundamentals are essential when it comes to realizing successful products and services. At the same time, engineers need to consider the economic, social, and ecologic environment – the three dimensions of sustainability. In this bachelor’s program, students will gain the know-how and competencies to respond to relevant questions like: Are products or system solutions economically viable? Are we minimizing the carbon footprint? Are we compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs? Do prices cover the true cost to society? Are the products and services healthy, comfortable, safe, and easy to use?

The program imparts knowledge, as well as methodological competence and interpersonal skills. Graduates will have the basic knowledge and know-how to assess and develop energy systems in terms of functionality, efficiency, financial and environmental constraints, and usability.

The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts offers a variety of elective modules which cover a wide spectrum of energy and business related topics. Based on individual interest, students choose among many electives and may obtain a specialization in Technology and Environment or/and in Business Applications. This is complemented with an industrial project and a bachelor’s thesis for which students choose their relevant topic.

“This profile is an ideal match for the requirements of engineering companies.

Such professionals are hired as energy consultants.”

Dr Thomas Bürki Consulting Engineer Energy Agency of the Swiss Privat Sector

As a graduate of this program you will be able to: – engineer energy systems solutions with a comprehensive perspective.

– manage energy related projects locally or globally, with the aim of being on time, on budget, and reliable.

– advise companies or institutions on their energy policies to support their long term objectives.

– counsel corporations or engineering offices on their choice of energy supply and use.

–p articipate in trading grey and renewable energy.

– pursue opportunities to purchase components for any system and take into account the entire value chain.

– understand customer needs, define unique market positions, and offer solutions which are sustainable for the customer, the company, and the environment.

– communicate on all levels of hierarchy in related industries anywhere in the world.

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Key characteristics of the study program – A holistic approach toward energy in its diverse forms, aspects, and applications, giving students a broad and innovative perspective of energy systems.

– The use of the English language opens the program to students and experts from around the world. Global perspectives and distinctive cultures increase the level of innovation to effectively address energy engineering challenges.

– Implementing a tried and proven didactic approach developed at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts students learn through lectures, group work, and lab experiments, and apply their new knowledge immediately to projects throughout their studies – starting on day one.

– Compulsory core modules concentrate on science, thermal and electrical engineering, business and sustainability. Elective modules are to deepen subjects of personal interest, such as renewable energies, building applications, business, languages and innovation, which is complemented with project work.

– A wide industry network is a steady source of market challenges for project work. On-site R&D provides additional resources for the students.

Interdisciplinary teams deal with general tasks in the first semester, while addressing more sophisticated problems during the second part of their studies. The bachelor’s thesis is the final project highlight.

Group work is coached by professional lecturers, who promote innovation through various methods, including design thinking according to the methodology of Stanford University, USA. An on-site fablab can be accessed anytime to make new ideas tangible.

Extensive engineering laboratories in the areas of materials, electricity, thermodynamics and fluid dynamics offer opportunities to conduct hands-on experiments. The use of the equipment and the analysis of results are performed in small groups and coached by on-site experts.

Non-technical courses are provided by the Lucerne Schools of Business, Social Work, and Art and Design. Project challenges for teams of students from these various schools are exceptional and inspire remarkable innovation.

One of a kind opportunity to study for a better future.

“I am impressed by the interdisciplinary and integrated study program on Energy Systems Engineering, combined with the practical orientation and participation of industry.”

Prof Dr Jack Spengler Harvard University Cambridge, MA, USA

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Entry requirements Three distinct qualifications are required for starting this program: 1) Higher secondary education certificate – Switzerland Federal Vocational Baccalaureate or confederate Matura diploma (Berufsmatura, Matura, Abschluss an Wirtschaftsmittelschule oder Höhere Fachschule für Technik) – International Baccalaureate (IB) with Higher Level in Math & Physics – GCE Advanced Level – High School certificates with at least 2 units Math grades of at least C – Polytechnics Diploma

To close any potential gap in science, on-line courses and assessments are made available in Math, Physics and Chemistry.

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English CEF level of C1 or equivalent: – IELTS at least 7.0 – TOEFL Paper at least 587 – TOEFL CBT at least 240 – TOEFL IBT at least 95 – Michigan English Test (MET) at least 76 or – Motivation letter plus Oxford Online Placement Test at the Lucerne School of Engineering and Architecture

3) At least one year work experience in a relevant field or a combination of technical training, internship, and work experience, as follows:

Prior work experience.

At least 1 year work experience in accepted fields?

No Technical Training (TT) of up-to 10 weeks. Part 1 to start prior to first semester.

Internship – typically before or after the first year of study, proportionally to work experience to reach 12 months in total, including the Technical Training.

More information is available from: Work requirements are met.

Prof Uwe W. Schulz, PhD Head of Degree Program T direct +41 41 349 32 37 uwe.schulz@hslu.ch

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Types of modules In general, students must earn at least 180 ECTS credits in order to qualify for the bachelor’s degree. Made up of compulsory and elective modules, an individual curriculum can be constructed based on the student’s interests, strengths, and perspectives. Electives are possible throughout the types of modules, which are “Core”, “Projects”, “Related”, and “Minor”.

The modules usually span over one semester; exceptions are the “Intensive Weeks”. Module descriptions provide information about the prerequisites, content, learning objectives, exams and the recommended time students should spend on studying.

The program allows students to qualify for a specialization as part of the degree. Identified core modules are to be successfully passed and the bachelor thesis is to be written in the selected field.

Core modules: Core modules teach central disciplinary and methodological competences. At least 96 ECTS credits are to be earned with core modules; this corresponds to approximately one-half of the program requirement.

Project modules: Project modules confront students with challenging, real-life problems. Next to their disciplinary strengths, students also develop their methodological competences.

Related modules: Related modules allow students to become familiar with topics that belong to the extended scope of their future jobs. Here, students gain depth in their individual areas of interest and develop specific disciplinary competences.

Minor modules: Minor modules cover non-disciplinary competences and enable students to integrate their knowledge and skills into the larger societal, cultural, ethical and economic context.

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Core modules – Compulsory Applied Process Control Compulsory The concepts of systems and signals will be elucidated. They will be characterized by means of the Laplace-Transformation. Students will get familiar with feedback loops and will learn to design controllers that guaranty stability and performances. Laboratories will help to consolidate the acquired knowledge.

B2B Marketing Compulsory Basics of management activities that enable a firm to understand, create, and deliver value to other businesses, governments, and/or institutional customers. Inputs and case studies are used for understanding value, i.e. the examination of the three related business market processes; creating value through managing market offerings, new offering realization, and business channel management; and delivering value to customers by understanding the process of prospecting for new business relationships, assessing the mutual fit, making the initial sale, and fulfilling the initial order.

Basics of Electrical Drive Systems Compulsory Covering the functional principal, the equivalent circuit and the design fundamentals of the most common electrical machines and power electronic circuits like dc-converters, rectifiers, inverters and converters. Merging the components to efficient drive systems. Discussion of the advantage and disadvantages of the different systems.

Mathematics Fundamentals Compulsory Development of the fundamental ideas of differential- and integral calculus (continuity, differential, infinitesimal growth, limit, integral).

Derivation of the basic rules of calculus (product, quotient, chain rule, integration by substitution, integration by parts). Understanding the notions of variables and functions (dependencies, physical dimensions, growth, concavity, critical points, extremals, inflection points). Key examples from physics, geometry and applied sciences (position, velocity, acceleration, rates of change, tangent

lines). Standard applications (optimization, analysis of functions, computation of volumes and areas). Infinite sequences and series.

Controlling Compulsory Business Insights, Conceptualizing of a Management Control and Information System for Management Control along the whole value chain.

Computer Science Fundamentals Compulsory Introduction to computer science and the Internet, information systems in companies, cloudmanagement, fundamentals of programming, databases, interconnecting computers, Internet of Things.

Corporate Ethics and Social Behavior Compulsory Fundamentals of Business Ethics (BE) and Corporate Responsibility (CR) for a practical use in different management positions.

Students learn on the basis of case studies to get in contact with practitioners for exchange of experiences. Basic and well-grounded overview about BE/CR and central concepts, empirical situation, theoretical discussion and the implementation in management practice.

Students will apply gained knowledge in energyrelated simulation game allowing to experience real-world ethical challenges.

Electrical Engineering with Laboratory Work Compulsory Fundamentals of electrostatics, direct current, magnetic fields, and alternating current. Become acquainted with key components and systems through laboratory experiments.

Electrical Engineering Consolidation Compulsory Consolidation of basic applications: due to enhanced mathematic skills it is possible to formulate and understand more realistic models. Analysis of meshed linear circuits for direct current and sinusoidal alternative current. Investigation of non-linear behaviour by analysing ferromagnetic circuits.

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Energies, Fluids and Processes Lab 1 Compulsory Introduction to the fundamentals of energy technology, balancing of systems (mass, material and energy), state variables and fluid properties (gases and liquids), forms of energy and energy transformations, basics of heat transfer, energy conservation for fluid mechanics (Bernoulli equation) and thermodynamics (1st LT) for closed and open systems). Practical relevance through lab tests with heat exchangers, pumps, compressors.

Energies, Fluids and Processes Lab 2 Compulsory Consolidation of the fundamentals of energy technology. Handling of complex energy conversion processes and machines based on laboratory tests (pelton turbine, heat pump, combustion process).

Marketing Management and Accounting Compulsory Understanding the fundamentals of marketing, knowing and applying the methods of marketing research, conception, implementation and controlling, using financial information for decision making, applying basic financial and management accounting methods, basic understanding and ability to analyze financial reporting.

Mathematics and Physics Technology 1 Compulsory Basic concepts of mechanics and required mathematical tools. The latter include complex numbers, polynomials and differential equations. Based on these mathematical tools the following subjects in physics are covered: dynamics of point masses and rigid bodies using Newtons laws, the concepts of energy, work and momentum, and conservation laws in translational and rotating systems.

Mathematics and Physics Technology 2 Compulsory Math: partial differentiation, total differentiation, multivariable integration, path integration. Physics: oscillatory motion: simple harmonic, damped and driven oscillations.

Wave motion. Microscopic description of heat, temperature and gas pressure.

Materials Lab Compulsory Overview, structure and types of engineering materials like metals, plastics and ceramics including production and/ or manufacturing processes. Experimental work in the laboratory on elasticity and plasticity of materials, tension tests on metals, impact test on metals at different temperatures and metallography. Case studies on lightweight structures.

Sustainable Energy Systems Compulsory Addressing the question of “When do solutions deserve to be called ‘sustainable’?” Investigate methods and innovations that address conditions of new systems, including the provisioning of energy, its processing, distribution, application and conversion as well as environmental footprint and responsibility for everyone on our planet; focus on questions of economic feasibility.

Strategic Management and Product Management Compulsory Fundamentals of strategic management, importance of corporate objectives, execution of strategic analysis, approach to strategic options, implementation, and controlling; fundamentals of product and innovation management, execution of a product lifecycle and a portfolio analysis, creation of a business model canvas, fundamentals of requirements engineering, approaches to market launch, concepts for service management and product controlling.

Technical Mechanics Compulsory Introduction to design methods and materials selection in design process. Overview of machine elements and their applications. Introduction to engineering mechanics: plain statics and strength of materials.

12 / 24 Modules Energy Systems Engineering Core modules At least 96 ECTS credits are to be earned Technology and Environment

Business Application

Energy Storage Systems

Advanced

Operations Management

Sustainable Energy Systems

Energy Trading, Economics and Policies

Corporate Ethics and Social Behavior

Electric Power Grids

Environmental Engineering and Ecology

Energies, Fluids and Processes Engineering

Service Innovation

Applied Process Control

Intermediate

Thermodynamics and Fluid Dynamics

Strategic Management and Product Management

Basics of Electrical Drive Systems

Materials Lab

Mathematics and Physics Technology 2 Electrical Engineering Consolidation

Basic

Mathematics and Physics Technology 1

Controlling

Technical Mechanics

Electrical Engineering with Laboratory Work Mathematics Fundamentals

Energies, Fluids and Processes Lab 2

Computer Science Fundamentals

Energies, Fluids and Processes Lab 1

B2B Marketing

Marketing Management and Accounting

Compulsory modules 12 ECTS credits are compulsory; i.e. 18 ECTS out of the 30 ECTS credits are elective.

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Related modules At least 15 ECTS credits are to be earned

Bachelor Thesis Energy Systems Engineering

Systemic Emobility

Renewable Energies – Solar Energy Industrial Project Energy Systems Engineering

Renewable Energies – Bioenergy Practical Studies

Energy Optimization with Pinch Analysis

Alliance Advantage

Innovation Financing

Engineering Product Development Project 2 HVAC-Systems

Sales Management (intensive week)

Engineering Product Development Project 1

Leadership (intensive week)

Usability

International Marketing

Linear Algebra

Context 2

Windpower and Ecotechnology

Industrial Design 1

(intensive week)

Context 1

Building Envelope

Compulsory modules Elective modules

Minor modules A selection is shown on pages 18 and 19.

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Thermodynamics and Fluid Dynamics Compulsory In-depth analysis of conservation variables in fluid mechanics and thermodynamics, analysis of state changes and compressibility, meaning of friction (dissipation) and entropy (irreversibility), 2nd law of thermodynamics, analysis of the boundary layer and impact on practical applications. Extended introduction to heat exchange, dimensional analysis, similarities, key figures, clockwise and counterclockwise thermodynamic cycles.

Core modules – Electives Energies, Fluids and Processes Engineering Compulsory/Elective Fundamentals of mass transfer (including analogy of heat transfer and mass transfer). Numeric analysis in heat transfer and fluid mechanics. Operating principles of turbo-machinery and construction (pumps and turbines). Introduction in selected subjects of renewable energy technology and process engineering by laboratory experiments.

Minor in Technology and Environment Electrical Power Grids Compulsory/Elective The following topics are covered: Transformation of primary into electrical energy. Fundamentals of the main grid components of a power system (generators, transformers, substation and transmission lines/cables). Grid analysis technics such as load-flow and short-circuit calculation.

Methods of power system control. Analysis of blackouts and concepts of protection systems.

Energy Storage Systems Compulsory/Elective Principles of energy supply, with a focus on the renewable energies. Importance, application and overview of energy storage. Planning and use of modern energy storage. Storage of thermal energy: fundamentals of thermodynamics, exergy analysis and interpretation, modeling and application, thermal energy networks. Storage

of electrical energy: fundamentals of electrical storage, analysis and interpretation. Modeling and applications and electrical networks. Combined use of thermal and electrical energy storage in networks and interplay of forms of energy (Power to Gas, Power to Heat, electro-thermal energy storage). Accompanying laboratory exercises on current topics in energy storage technology.

Environmental Engineering & Ecology Compulsory/Elective Introduction to fundamental concepts of environmental engineering and ecology, including sustainability, ecosystems, biodiversity and climate system; environmental impact assessment of conventional and renewable energy sources; implications of CO2 emissions and other pollutants on natural systems and human mankind; application of analytical and economic tools for evaluating environmental impacts and causes of environmental problems.

Minor in Business Application Energy Trading, Economics and Policies Compulsory/Elective Examine structures and trends of trading renewable energies as opposed to trading grey energies, trading CO2 certificates and related products, innovations in this area, political guidelines and their international ramifications.

Operations Management Compulsory/Elective Introduction to the operations of industrial companies, through examples from various businesses, analysis and discussion of business cases, and a production simulation game.

Starting with the differentiation of strategic vs. operational purchasing, extending perspective to supply chain management, incoming logistics, production management, quality management, as well as outgoing logistics. Finally, linking the entire process through Kaizen and Lean, to embrace Business Excellence and to have a clear view on how to obtain full customer satisfaction while maximizing results for a business.

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Service Innovation Compulsory/Elective The focus is on service innovations that aim to make the most of high value capital equipment. The creation of high impact innovation by crossfunctional project teams will be discussed. The stage gate innovation process will be described and limitations will be discussed within the context of service products and service industries.

Project modules Bachelor Thesis Compulsory Independent execution of very challenging task as an individual project within a company. Application and deepening of problem solving, project management and professional competencies learned during the course of study and under consideration of the systemic context. Creation of convincing scientific documentation and a presentation of the results.

Context 1 Compulsory Step-by-step execution of a project by an interdisciplinary team of students, in product or process innovation coached by subject experts. Gain competences in the fields of project management, research, report writing and convincing presentations.

Context 2 Compulsory Develop English for academic and professional purposes, i.e. English communication skills, furthering presentation techniques and clear concise writing of documents considering their target audience appropriately.

Engineering Product Development Project 1 Compulsory Engineering project: experiencing the development of a product in an interdisciplinary team. Elaboration of market and product requirements; develop, evaluate and verify engineering solution concepts taking into account established ideas- and solution-finding methods. Set-up of suitable basic tests and prototypes for proof of concept.

Engineering Product Development Project 2 Compulsory Engineering project: experiencing the development of a product in an interdisciplinary team. Integrate the solutionparts to realize, test and demonstrate the overall system concept. Presentation and visualization of solutions, design concepts and the final result to the public.

Industrial Project Energy Systems Engineering Compulsory Independent execution of an individual project within a company. Application and deepening of problem solving, project management and professional competencies under consideration of the systemic context.

Creation of convincing scientific documentation and a presentation of the results.

Practical Studies Elective Acquisition of practical experiences as part of skills gained during the degree program; cooperation normally made at an external partner (departmental competence centers only take part as providers in exceptional circumstances); submission of project applications to the degree program head (only intended for full-time and part-time students with outstanding grades).

Related modules Alliance Advantage Elective Understanding the key aspects of successful collaborations, determination of the strategic, structural and cultural fit of alliances, approaches to analyze risks and build up trust, concepts to foster or avoid knowledge transfer, practical analysis of corporate partnerships in small teams together with companies.

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Building Envelope Elective Introduction to building physics and building construction, outdoor climate, thermal comfort, steady and non-steady state thermal transmission, transparent elements, air exchange, transient behavior of buildings, energy and sustainability in the built environment, daylight.

Energy Optimization with Pinch Analysis Elective Refresher energy and process technology, fundamentals of Pinch Analysis and application of the engineering tool PinCH, representation of processes in composite curves, investment and operating costs, energy and cost targets, supertargeting, design of heat exchanger networks, optimization of utility systems, integration of heat pumps, combined heat and power systems, etc., introduction to batch and multiple base case process analysis, case studies from industry.

HVAC-Systems Elective Components of the HVAC technology and their function together with the building electrical engineering and building automation, facility systems, system parts and components.

Industrial Design 1 Elective Fundamentals about the design process and theory of aesthetics, design history, theory of colors, perception, creativity and ecology in design.

Application of knowledge regarding drawing and visualization techniques.

Innovation Financing Elective Introduction to corporate finance, approaches to innovation financing, determining risk and return of investments, understanding capital structure decisions, performing project and company valuation.

International Marketing Elective Importance of international marketing for companies being active in today’s business environment, assessment of international environment, importance of cultural diversity, development of international marketing strategies and marketing instruments, management and organization of international marketing activities, application in case studies and in a business simulation in teams.

Leadership (intensive week) Elective Students shall understand the concept of leadership and its different aspects and success factors by looking at themselves, their teams and organizations. The training will be based on basic theoretical concepts but to make it more applicable in real life one of the key elements of the training is practicing with tools that leaders apply to be successful. One of the aims of the training is to prepare the students for their future roles as leaders: project leaders or product managers.

Linear Algebra Elective Basics of linear algebra including matrix algebra and its applications, in particular on differential equations; modelling and discussion of applied problems; solution of mathematical problems with analytical and numerical methods, their graphical representation, in particular, using numerical software as e.g.

MATLAB. Renewable Energies – Bioenergy Elective The technologies for energy from biomass are presented with focus on combustion in residential and industrial applications for heat, combined heat and power (CHP), and dedicated power. Further, biofuels production by anaerobic digestion (biogas), fermentation (bioethanol) and synthesis are discussed. For relevant applications, investment costs are described and economic assessments of bioenergy production are discussed.

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Renewable Energies – Solar Energy Elective Imparting of physical fundamentals and technologies regarding the usage of solar energy. Along with solar heat in buildings also photovoltaics and concentrated solar thermal processes to generate electricity are discussed.

Furthermore, planning fundamentals and commercial planning software as well as costs and profitability are part of the module.

Sales Management (intensive week) Elective Inputs and business cases to understand, analyze, and optimize both distribution channels and sales organizations. Learn to lead, motivate and measure sales teams by setting appropriate objectives; to develop suitable sales strategies and tools; to understand and deploy key characteristics of sales psychology; to apply essential practices for sales control.

Windpower and Ecotechnology (intensive week) Elective Basics of wind energy engineering, starting with determination of wind power potentials, applied to different kinds of turbines and systems including selection of materials and components up-to the estimation of electrical power production. Based on actual installations, establishing life cycle assessment, stakeholder analysis and environmental impact analyses for assessing the impact of emissions on humans and ecosystems.

Usability Elective Physiology and Psychology of human being, recognition and interpretation, GUI Design, Usability and Quality, Usability methods (e.eg. User Questioning, Personas, Scenarios, Styleguides, Prototyping, UsabilityTesting) and Project integration, Accessibility and User Centred Design, Accessibility and User Experience.

Systemic Emobility Elective Today’s typical transportation systems for private and public use; providers, platforms, intermodality and users of mobility and eMobility; intelligent transportation systems (ITS); system analysis, specification, concepts and devices of electrical vehicles (motors, power electronics, storages, auxiliaries and control systems); driving cycles, profiles and simulation; charging infrastructure in the electrical grid; individual and fleet use applications; laboratory measurements; test rides (eBike and eCar); outlook on the overall “grid-living and mobility” (GLM) system and its challenges.

“The global impact of energy policies requires an international perspective. This study program provides such a background.”

Arturo Egli CEO Arturo Egli Energieloft GmbH BKW Group, Switzerland

18 / 24 Minor modules At least 15 ECTS credits are to be earned

Example of a selection of minor modules* Semester modules

Intensive weeks

English Proficiency Development

German as a Foreign Language A1 – C2

Humanitarian Development Engineering

Open Innovation

Social Project

Swissness – Swiss Language and Culture

Technical Writing

Tutoring

Asia

Intellectual Property Management

International Winter School Lucerne

Recycling and its Impact on Sustainability

Summer School at Partner Universities

Technology and Society

Semester modules English Proficiency Development Elective Strategies for comprehending academic lectures as well as academic and literary texts; expansion of personal general and academic vocabulary; development of speaking and writing competencies for academic and professional applications; preliminary preparation for the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English.

German as a Foreign Language Elective There are six levels of German offered; beginner (A1 and A2), intermediate (B1 and B2), and advanced (C1 and C2).

Humanitarian Development Engineering Elective Within the context of international relations and international organizations, oriented toward cultures and social structures. Understand how foreign aid is used for international development.

Learn about the role of engineers during humanitarian interventions caused by natural disaster, civil unrest or war.

Open Innovation Elective Learning the basic concepts of systematic ideation and the purposive use of technology. Practicing the methods of collaborative creativity. Discussing complex questions of partnership and intellectual property.

Eventually, participating in a true innovation project.

Social Project Elective This project deals with service learning, learning how to become active, how to become a part of society and how to participate in a social and responsible manner.

This independent action is made in project form within the degree program (e.g. support of foreign students, academic advice, student acquisition, establishing a website or social media). The project concept must be submitted to the degree program head in advance and approved accordingly.

Swissness – Swiss Language and Culture Compulsory for international students Introduction to the culture of Switzerland: politics, the economy, languages, the arts, leisure and other aspects of Swiss culture are examined; foster an understanding of the host culture; includes 1–2 excursions and discussions with invited experts; competencies in methodological, social and academic aspects.

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Technical Writing Elective Individual coaching of students writing their academic technical report for the industrial project at English level C1–C2; inputs and exercises for the expansion and consolidation of academic writing skills such as structure and organization of reports, discussion of one’s own and cited research findings, integration of graphics and data; academic and disciplinespecific technical vocabulary and conventions.

International Winter School Lucerne Elective Students from international partner universities are provided with insights into various aspects of international management. Experts from inter­ national companies as well as lecturers from different universities will present real cases, which will be the basis for group works. Additionally, some Swiss based, international companies will be visited.

Tutoring Elective Coaching of students in core modules by experienced tutors; professional support for tasks and projects; explanation of effective learning strategies; consultation in the event of learning difficulties, expansion of own specialist knowledge and specialist/didactic skills.

Recycling and its Impact on Sustainability Elective Resource needs and energy use associated with products that are recycled worldwide. Answering questions such as: How sustainable are the technologies and practices employed in recycling? Can renewable energies and different business models make recycling more sustainable? How does recycling affect local and global carbon footprints? Based on case studies a framework is developed for a systems modeling approach to product cycles and recycles.

Intensive weeks Asia Elective Asian countries, in particular India and China, continue to be growth markets – they are important partners for the Swiss economy.

Their local culture and etiquette differ significantly from the western world. Introduction to the cultures and manners of China, India, Japan and Korea.

Intellectual Property Management Elective Introduction to patents, trademarks, trade secrets and other formal and informal form of intellectual property, as well as licensing, patent pools and patent thickets, performing patentability searches, IP value and competition analysis, enforcing rights, understanding of anti-counterfeit and product piracy strategy, and intellectual property rights in open innovation and the growth cycle.

Summer School at Partner Universities Elective Offers from partner universities vary from year to year. For current offerings, students contact the international office.

Technology and Society Elective Reflection of ethical and legal questions of the topic “Technology and Society”; knowledge-acquisition of this reciprocal relation; understanding of the idea, the origin, the significance and the justification of human rights as ethical frame of reference; recognizing human rights challenges and development of options of individual contribution to the reali­zation of human rights. * For speakers of German C1 or higher, a wide range of courses are offered by the various universities in Lucerne.

Offerings are available online.

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Gain international experience – Abroad and in Horw During the course of studies in Lucerne, international students and lecturers from around the world bring their perspectives into the various modules.

Students can take this experience one step further by studying abroad. A semester at a university abroad provides an excellent opportunity to understand how people work and act in different countries and cultures. Future jobs, whether in an international or a local setting, will likely require working with partners and colleagues with a variety of cultural backgrounds.

The Lucerne School of Engineering and Architecture has established bilateral student exchange agreements with reputable institutions from all over the world. Students can choose a preferred destination, based on cultural interest and complementing study programs and in agreement with the head of the study program. The duration of the study abroad may be as long as two weeks, one semester, or even one year.

Modules that were successfully completed at the foreign host institution are accredited by the Lucerne School of Engineering and Architecture, based on the international credit transfer system.

For further information send e-mail to: ea-international@hslu.ch

Selected partner institutions abroad – California Polytechnic State University (CalPoly), United States of America – Coventry University, United Kingdom – Fachhochschule Oberösterreich, Austria – Hanyang University, South Korea – Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong – Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, India – Mid-Sweden University, Sweden – Murdoch University, Australia – Musashino University, Japan – Silpakorn University International College, Thailand – Stellenbosch University, South Africa – Universidad de Ingeniería & Technología UTEC, Peru – Universidad de Monterrey, Mexico – University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia

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The academic year 2018/2019 The freshman year starts on Monday, September 10, 2018 with a compulsory one-week introduction followed by the regular fall semester, which begins on September 17, 2018 and ends on February 16, 2019. Freshmen who are required to take the technical training start on July 2, 2018. The spring semester begins on February 18, 2019 and ends on September 14, 2019. Our summer break is from July 15 until August 31.

Application: Please apply in writing before March 31, 2018. Late applications may, however, be accepted. Please find the forms on the website www.hslu.ch/energy-systems

Documents for obtaining a mandatory residence permit typically include: – Copy of valid passport or identity card – Two passport photos – Address of your residence in Switzerland – Written proof that you are able to finance your studies in Switzerland (e.g. bank statements, grants) – Health insurance certificate covering your stay in Switzerland. Foreign students may look at the following option: www.bag.admin.ch/ themen/krankenversicherung/

Visa and immigration: Visa applications are to be submitted in the home country. Some assistance with immigration formalities can be provided by the School. For any questions, please send e-mail to energy-systems@hslu.ch.

Schedule 2018/2019

Start of academic year for freshmen, Mo. September 10, 2018

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Christmas break, Sa. Dec 22, 201 *Part 3 is typically completed prior or after the first year of study.

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Infrastructure and services Wireless LAN: Students may log into the net from anywhere on campus.

Library: Students can use the extensive on-campus library that provides subject-specific resources.

Cafeteria: Central on-campus location and open daily during study hours.

Leisure: Switzerland offers spectacular, pristine landscapes and has long served as a hub for an international clientele. Down-to-earth people, personal safety, summer and winter sports in the Alps make this country one of the world’s most attractive destinations. Enjoy cultural attractions and natural wonders in your free time.

Embedded within an impressive mountainous panorama, Horw is less than one hour away from some of the leading Swiss ski resorts.

For more information, please visit the official site of Swiss Tourism: www.myswitzerland.com Sports: The University’s comprehensive sports and recreation program is open to all students in Lucerne. Meet others through activities such as badminton, soccer, biking, and more. www.unilu.ch/en/life-at-university/sports/ Housing: Reasonable priced rooms and flats are available through: “Verein Studentisches Wohnen Luzern”: www.stuwoluzern.ch or by e-mail to ea-international@hslu.ch

The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts is near the historic city of Lucerne. The campus of the Lucerne School of Engineering and Architecture is located in Horw, situated on Lake Lucerne.

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Fall semester Part 2: August 26 – September 6, 2019

Easter break Thu. April 18 – Wed. April 24, 2019

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Hochschule Luzern Technik & Architektur Sekretariat Bachelor & Master Technikumstrasse 21 CH-6048 Horw/Luzern T +41 41 349 32 07 bachelor.technik-architektur@hslu.ch www.hslu.ch/technik-architektur

Contact Lucerne School of Engineering and Architecture Bachelor’s and Master’s Secretariat Technikumstrasse 21 CH-6048 Horw/Luzern, Switzerland T +41 41 349 34 27 energy-systems@hslu.ch www.hslu.ch/energy-systems 10-2017, print run: 3000

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