Teaching Contents: BTUC, BUTE, NU, UNSA, UPC
Module 1.1 - Mathematics & Physics
The participants receive a refresher course on mathematics and physics used in water engineering and Hydro-Informatics (numerical and computer methods). The mathematics covers statistics applied in hydrology (e.g. extreme values). Physics is focused on fluid mechanics.
Module 1.2 - Hydrology & Hydraulics
The module will give to the participants the basic principles of hydrology and free-surface hydraulics. The presentation covers concepts, methods and tools used in engineering activities. Subjects are hydrological cycle, precipitations measurement and analysis, evaporation analysis, rainfall-runoff analysis, physical properties of water, hydrostatics, basic hydrodynamics, uniform flow in channels and pipes, steady-state, non-uniform and unsteady flow concept.
Module 1.3 - Introduction to water and aquatic environment management
The module presents the water issues in the world (such as floods, draughts, sanitation, water supply, irrigation). Lectures are focused on the operational management of the aquatic environments and the key role of Hydro-Informatics. The module covers ecological, physical, chemical and biological aspects of aquatic environments and the related artificial infrastructure / constructions.
Module 1.4 - Computer skills, databases and GIS - ICT
The module will provide basic skills in operating computer resources in networks, databases management and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Technology. The participants receive an introduction into modern ICT and the position of ICT in engineering activities related to the water field. In particular they will be introduced into theory and concepts of Web-based Collaborative Engineering serving as a link between the courses taught at the partner institutions, supporting generation of equivalent levels and preparing for E-Learning / Open Distance Learning and mobility within the course system. The module is technically coordinated by BTUC.
Module 1.5 - Web-based collaborative engineering
The course introduces the use and practice of Web-services and software for collaborating engineering and communicating over the Internet. Participants from all places have to collaborate over the net on a given engineering exercise within small mixed groups. The intention is to familiarise with the medium Internet and establish virtual contacts between the participants who will later meet in the 2nd semester face to face. Students are supposed to acquire skills of working in a heterogeneous multi-cultural environment.
Module 1.6 - Language skills (NU only)
The module, given by NU, is defined as an intensive language training in English as main instruction language used in a majority of modules and in a second European language (French, German, Spanish and eventually Hungarian) used by the members of the consortium (especially used by host institution for the specialisation - semester 3). The module's validation is obtained in English with a TOEFL score of 575 or greater, or by an IELTS score of 6.5 or greater. The validation for the other European language is obtained in a similar way according to each specific language certification system.

Module 2.1 - Hydro-Informatics & Integrated Water Resources Management
The module presents the context of different environments such as urban areas, catchments, coastal zones. According to these specific situations, the course gives a methodology to identify the type of Hydro-Informatics methods and tools and provides a global vision of computer based decision support systems that are widely used into offices of engineers, water authorities, national bodies and international agencies. The module underlines the major issues on sustainable water management, the water policies and strategies of management.
Module 2.2 - Numerical methods and computational hydraulics
The module provides introduction, through theory and practice, to numerical methods applied generally to the water field and especially to computational hydraulics. The course is based on introduction to differential equations in fluid mechanics for free-surface flow and transport system used for unsteady flows simulation. The module presents in details and through exercises the most widely used approaches such as method of characteristics, finite differences and finite elements.
Module 2.3 - Introduction to software packages
The module offers to the participants to use and to apply through case studies the major modelling packages for hydrological catchments modelling, drinking network design and optimisation, sewage network design and management, 1D and 2D free surface flows in continental and marine environments. The proposed tools are issued and developed by the most advanced professional and scientific producers such as Danish Hydraulic Institute (DK), Electricité de France EDF (F), WL Delft Hydraulics (NL), Wallingford software (UK), WASY (DE). The purpose for the participants is to have an extensive knowledge and practice of the modelling procedures with the different packages.
Module 2.4 - Software engineering
The module presents the main concepts of software engineering based on modern ICT. Knowledge on Java programming and Web-technologies will be complemented. Introduction will be given to computational environments such as Internet, clusters, parallel computing etc. as well as the design, implementation and set-up of water related Web services.
Module 2.5 - Advanced ICT, databases & GIS - Communication
The module presents the growing position of ICT in hydro-engineering for both design and collaboration through virtual laboratories. The strong acquisition in this field constitutes a key component of the know-how of hydro-informatics and water management professionals. The databases and GIS are mainly covered in the integration of application and data management aspects. To support coherence of the program this module is run E-Learning activity sharing between all partners of the consortium. Exercises will be done on simple projects to be run in Web-based collaboration by students from all partner-universities to acquire, besides engineering, soft skills in team-working in a heterogeneous multicultural group. The exercises realized in the communication part (oral and written activities with multimedia devices and tools) are conducted both in English and in a second European language. On completion of this module, the participant acquires essential skills which are compulsory into future professional activities and positions in multi-cultural environment.

Semester 3: Thematic Specializations
One Thematic Specialization identified and confirmed by each participant during semester 2:
The specialization on Decision Support Systems develops capacities and competencies for the conception of systems for risk analysis, flood forecasting and warning, real time control.
The specialization on Hydro-Informatics Systems provides competencies about application in ICT potential for understanding and developing innovate solutions in the profession as well as in research.
The specialization on Inland Waters Management develops specific capacities for analysis, design, modelling and management for the main aspects for river basin management and planning, hydrometry design and management, and integrated resources management.
The specialization on Urban Waters Management develops specific capacities for analysis, design, modelling and management for all the aspects of water supply, waste water treatments and flash floods in urban areas.

Semester 4: Professional Practice & Research
The choice between 2 orientations:
The Professional Practice is defined as the first professional experience within a company or a public service on a real specific on-going project.
The Research & Development Project orientation allows to the participants to obtain a capacity in a specific scientific or technical field in relationship with the most significant issues in Hydro-Informatics.


Contents:
Module 4.1 - Professional Practice - 6 months - UNSA Coordination
The professional practice is carried out into a company or public service (external partner), on a specific project defined in cooperation between the student, a mentor from the home institution, a supervisor from the host institution (UNSA) and a mentor from the external partner (public service or private structure). The project carried out by the student takes part of the regular activities of the company or public service. This professional practice is considered for the student as a first professional experience as executive engineer in Hydro-informatics.
The evaluation and the validation of the module is made mainly trough professional criteria. The work is concluded by a portfolio which presents a description of the work done in the project and an in-depth review of at least one associated topic and details of the lessons learned. The professional practice is achieved in a European company or a European public service. The operational organization of this module is made by UNSA, acting as the host institution and with the full participation of all the consortium members. The validation (30 ECTS) of the module is made by UNSA.
Module 4.1 - Research & Development Project - 6 months - BTUC Coordination
The definition of the master work in research area is made in dialogue between the student, a mentor from the host institution of semester 4, a supervisor from the coordinating institution (BTUC) and eventually with an external partner of the water field (industrial, consulting company, public services ...). The research project is carried out in the research environment of the consortium members.
For the participants hosted by NU for semester 1, the institution for the module must be different from NU. The work is concluded by a thesis with defence. The operational organization of this module is made by BTUC, acting as the coordinating institution and with the full participation of all the consortium members. The validation (30 ECTS) of the module is made by BTUC.