Curriculum of PPRE

The postgraduate programme consists of lectures, seminars and laboratory courses at the University and an external practical training in relevant organisations, research institutes and companies. Necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills (e.g. for lab work) are acquired during the first term from October to February.
The winter term is followed by the mandatory external training in companies or research institutes of two months duration.
The second term (summer term) is dedicated to case studies and the development of solutions to specific problems in rural regions of the Third World. In addition classes on theory and applications of Renewables as well as laboratory courses (solar/outdoor) are continued.
The subject of the final thesis evolves from the participant´s special interest, the laboratory courses and experience gained during the external training, which should be related to the participant´s future professional occupation.

Graduation

After successful completion of all modules (incl. the module exams) and the six-month thesis project students are awarded the MSc degree and receive certificates

PPRE - Semester Calendar 2011-13 

1st term:

Arrival / Orientation                                           01.-3.10.2011

Introduction to PPRE (in Energy-lab, Wechloy)    04.10.2011 at 10 am 

Introduction/Orientation weeks and

Bridging Module / RE basics lecture                   04.10. – 28.10.2011

Regular Lecture period of winter-term                 31.10.2011 - End of January 2012

Christmas break:                                              24.12.2011 - 8.1.2012

Exams (1st term)                                             End of January 2012

External Practical Training                                 06.2. – 5.4.2012

2nd term:

Official Start of Summer Semester                     01.04.2012

Biogas Compact Seminar (planned)                    10.-13.4.2012 (t.b.a.)

Lecture period                                                 16.04. – Mid July 2012

Exams (2nd term)                                             End of July / August 2012 – t.b.a.

Final Excursion (planned)                                  July / August 2012 – t.b.a.

3rd term:

Thesis Project                                                  Sept. 2012 – February 2013

Defending of Thesis                                          until Mid of March 2013

Graduation                                                      end of March 2013