Competencies GIER
Competencies acquired with the Degree in Renewable Energy Engineering
Summary of competencies to be acquired by graduates:
- Ability to draft and develop projects in the field of renewable energies.
- Ability to direct activities related to renewable energy engineering projects.
- Knowledge in basic and technological subjects for learning new methods and theories.
- Ability to solve problems with initiative, creativity, and critical reasoning.
- Knowledge for performing measurements, calculations, valuations, and appraisals.
- Ability to handle specifications, regulations, and mandatory standards.
- Ability to analyze and assess the social and environmental impact of technical solutions.
- Capacity for organization and planning within company environments and multidisciplinary teams.
Knowledge and Content (C)
| CODE | KNOWLEDGE OR CONTENT |
|---|---|
| C01 | Ability to identify concepts and techniques from basic and specific subjects that enable the learning of new methods, theories, and modern engineering tools, providing sufficient versatility to adapt to new situations in professional practice. |
| C02 | Ability to describe the fundamentals of electrical circuits, electrical machines, low and medium voltage electrical installations, as well as energy generation and storage technologies. |
| C03 | Ability to describe the fundamentals of electronics and electronic systems for energy conditioning and conversion. |
| C04 | Ability to describe the fundamentals of system modeling, simulation, and control, instrumentation, monitoring, and communication technologies, as well as equipment and systems for the automation of renewable energy facilities. |
| C05 | Ability to identify mathematical concepts and methods applicable within the engineering field. |
| C06 | Ability to identify the fundamental laws of physics and chemistry applicable within the engineering field. |
| C07 | Ability to identify the laws of applied thermodynamics and heat transfer, as well as the basic principles of fluid mechanics applicable within the engineering field. |
| C08 | Ability to identify basic mechanical principles and mechanisms, as well as the resistance of materials. |
| C09 | Ability to describe renewable energy sources (wind, photovoltaic, hydraulic, geothermal, solar thermal, biomass, and marine energy), their basic operating principles, and associated technologies. |
| C10 | Ability to identify fundamental aspects of energy efficiency and sustainability in renewable energy systems (facilities and buildings). |
| C11 | Ability to describe basic concepts of hardware, software, operating systems, programming, and computer programs applicable to engineering. |
| C12 | Ability to describe graphic representation techniques, using both traditional metric and descriptive geometry methods and computer-aided design applications. |
| C13 | Basic knowledge of production and manufacturing systems. |
| C14 | Adequate knowledge of the business concept, and the institutional and legal framework of the company. Business organization and management. |
| C15 | Applied knowledge of logistics systems and production management. |
| C16 | Applied knowledge of occupational health and safety and labor risk prevention, and the execution and management of plans and projects. |
| C17 | Knowledge and utilization of the principles of circuit theory and electrical machines. |
| C18 | Original exercise, professional or research-oriented and focused on specific technologies of Renewable Energy Engineering, designed for the student to synthesize and integrate the competencies acquired during their studies, to be presented and defended before a university board. |
Professional Competencies (CO)
| CODE | COMPETENCY |
|---|---|
| CO01 | Ability to prepare, draft, and develop technical and business projects in the field of renewable energy engineering. |
| CO02 | Ability to organize and plan activities within companies, institutions, and organizations in the renewable energy sector, applying quality principles and methods. |
| CO03 | Ability to apply scientific-technical knowledge for the practice of the Renewable Energy Engineer profession, performing functions in advisory, auditing, analysis, calculation, design, construction, maintenance, and facility operation. |
| CO04 | Ability to apply strategies specific to scientific methodology: qualitative and quantitative situational analysis, proposing hypotheses and solutions using models specific to renewable energy engineering. |
| CO05 | Ability to organize and direct activities related to projects in the field of renewable energy engineering. |
| CO06 | Ability to calculate and design electrical machines. |
| CO07 | Knowledge of electrical machine control, electrical drives, and their applications. |
| CO08 | Ability to calculate and design low and medium voltage electrical installations. |
| CO09 | Ability to calculate and design high voltage electrical installations. |
| CO10 | Ability to calculate and design power lines and electrical energy transport systems. |
| CO11 | Knowledge of electrical power systems and their applications. |
| CO12 | Applied knowledge of power electronics. |
| CO13 | Knowledge of automatic regulation principles and their application to industrial automation. |
| CO14 | Ability to design power plants. |
| CO15 | Applied knowledge of renewable energies. |
| CO16 | Applied knowledge of electrical engineering. |
| CO17 | Knowledge of the fundamentals and applications of analog electronics. |
| CO18 | Knowledge of the fundamentals and applications of digital electronics and microprocessors. |
| CO19 | Applied knowledge of electronic instrumentation. |
| CO20 | Ability to design analog, digital, and power electronic circuits. |
| CO21 | Knowledge and ability for modeling and simulating electronic circuits using specific electronics tools. |
| CO22 | Knowledge of automatic regulation and control techniques and their application to industrial automation. |
| CO23 | Knowledge of principles and applications of robotic systems. |
| CO24 | Applied knowledge of industrial informatics and communications. |
| CO25 | Ability to design industrial control and automation systems. |
Skills and Abilities (HD)
| CODE | SKILL OR ABILITY |
|---|---|
| HD01 | Ability to solve problems with initiative, decision-making, creativity, and critical reasoning. |
| HD02 | Ability to assess the social, economic, and environmental impact of technical solutions, considering their sustainability. |
| HD03 | Ability to interpret relevant data to issue judgments that include reflection on social, scientific, or ethical topics, for performing measurements, calculations, valuations, appraisals, studies, reports, work plans, and other similar tasks. |
| HD04 | Ability to maintain ethical and professional behavior, respecting human and fundamental rights, as well as democratic values and principles of equality for all people. |
| HD05 | Ability to work effectively in a team in a constructive manner, integrating capabilities and knowledge to make decisions. |
| HD06 | Ability to acquire new knowledge and skills for lifelong learning, as well as to undertake further studies with a high degree of autonomy. |
| HD07 | Ability to interpret specifications, regulations, and mandatory standards involved in the practice of the renewable energy engineer profession. |
Sustainability Competencies (ODS)
| CODE | SOS COMPETENCY |
|---|---|
| SOS1 | Competency in critical contextualization of knowledge by establishing interrelationships with social, economic, and environmental issues at local and/or global levels. |
| SOS2 | Competency in the sustainable use of resources and the prevention of negative impacts on the natural and social environment. |
The linguistic proficiency for this degree will be evaluated in a foreign language: English