Centre of Arctic Technology (ARTEK) Technical University of Denmark

Arctic Technology Centre, Artek, was formally established in late summer 2000 to teach and provide in-service training for Greenlandic and Danish students and businessmen in Arctic technology. Artek also runs courses and seminars about Arctic conditions and contributes to research into Arctic technology
Member profile:
Name of InstitutionARTEK (The Arctic Technology Centre at Technical University of Denmark)
CountryDenmark
Type of institutionHigher Institution
Focus areas/strategic themesCarl Egede Bøggild: Snow- and ice physics, Arctic Hydrology, Hydropower, Environment, Project leader

Morten Holtegaard Nielsen: Physical and biological oceanography, hydraulics, hydraulic engineering, hydropower.

Gunvor Marie Kirkelund: Mineralogy of environmental samples such as soil, sediment and fly ashes by X-ray diffraction. Chemical and physical characterization of environmental samples and heavy metal bonding. Environmental electrochemistry with the application of removing heavy metals from porous waste material such as soil, harbor sediment and fly ashes.

Thomas Ingeman-Nielsen: Applied geophysics, Engineering geology, Permafrost mapping and modelling, geotechnical site investigations.

Pernille Erland Jensen: Environmental issues, including electrodialytic removal of heavy metals from soil and fly ashes; wastewater treatment in the Arctic, composting and anaerobic digestion of organic wastes.

Anders Stuhr Jørgensen: Road and airfield construction, Mitigation techniques for permafrost protection,Ground-Penetrating Radar investigations, Properties of construction materials
Fields of study
    Engineering, manufacturing and construction
    • Engineering and engineering trades
    Web sitehttp://www.artek.byg.dtu.dk

    UArctic Catalogue

    Programs:
    Arctic Technology
    Program NameArctic Technology
    Description Arctic Technology is a 4-year civil engineering programme at the Technical University of
    Denmark with special focus on working in the Arctic.
    There are three study lines: Building & Construction, Environment & Planning and Geology & Natural Resources.
    All Arctic Technology students are given a common foundation to create sustainable living conditions in the arctic region. e.g. an Arctic Engineer learns how to design the necessary buildings and installations and to plan an infrastructure to assure supplies, exchange
    of people, goods and information, and proper disposal of waste.
    Students who wish to obtain an engineering degree in Arctic technology spend the first 1½ years of the engineering course at the centre in Sisimiut, followed by 2 semesters at the Technical University of Denmark in Lyngby near Copenhagen in Denmark. Then follows one semester traineeship in the arctic region. The final year of the education is taken af the Technical University of Denmark. An extra superstructure course lasting another two years leads to a Master's degree in civil engineering.
    LevelBachelor
    Learning Objectives An Arctic Engineer has a deep understanding of conditions in the arctic region with respect to nature and society, exemplified by the situation in Greenland.
    An Arctic Engineer has high competence with respect to the use of technological knowledge and engineering skills, and has a professional attitude to identify, analyse and solve complex engineering problems in relation to developing and maintaining a sustainable
    economic foundation, an adapted infrastructure and up-to-date living conditions in the Arctic.
    An Arctic Engineer will typically work as a specialist in the Arctic, but will also be able to work outside the Arctic region using her/his general engineering competence.
    Language English
    Field Of Study Other
    Web Link Program link
    Registration deadline 
    Last Updated1/9/2013 7:57 AM
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    Courses:
    Arctic Technology
    Course NameArctic Technology
    Course Code 
    Description Arctic Technology, BSc/MSc- Advanced Course:
    This course combines lectures, project work, 3 weeks fieldwork (in Greenland) and lab work. It covers all technologically relevant subjects. The emphasis is put on the areas of construction, energy and environment. Students will obtain sufficient skills and experience to be able to plan, conduct and report an engineering relevant fieldwork abroad.
    Admission Description For further information, contact:
    Pernille Erland Jensen, pej@byg.dtu.dk
    Niels Hoedeman, nih@byg.dtu.dk
    http://www.artek.byg.dtu.dk/
    LevelOther
    Learning Objectives Obtain sufficient skills and experience to be able to plan, conduct and report an engineering relevant fieldwork aborad.
    ECTS Credits15.00
    Recommended Prerequisits
    Formal Prerequisites
    Form Of TeachingLectures, project work, fieldwork (in Greenland), lab work
    Language English
    Form Of TeachingLectures, project work, fieldwork (in Greenland), lab work
    Form Of Assessment Other (specified in Description)
    Field Of Study Other
    Web Link Course link
    Start date 
    End date 
    Registration deadline 
    Last Updated3/1/2010 12:45 PM
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    Arctic Technology Field Course
    Course NameArctic Technology Field Course
    Course Code 
    Description Through practical work on a real life problem the students will learn about issues pertinent to the arctic region within one or more of the areas of civil engineering, energy and environmental engineering. Both students on BSc and MSc level may apply.
    Admission Description Seats: 10
    Period: 2nd to 20th august 2010 (departure for Greenland on 3 August, return on 19 August)
    Price: EUR 700. This includes travel to and from Greenland as well as accommodation and food in Sisimiut, Greenland.
    LevelOther
    Learning Objectives
    ECTS Credits5.00
    Recommended Prerequisits One or more courses in the field the student wants to study in an Arctic context.
    Formal Prerequisites
    Form Of TeachingField work.
    Language English
    Form Of TeachingField work.
    Form Of Assessment Other (specified in Description)
    Field Of Study Other
    Web Link Course link
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    End date 
    Registration deadline 
    Last Updated3/2/2010 3:12 PM
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    Fate of the Arctic spring bloom
    Course NameFate of the Arctic spring bloom
    Course Code 
    Description For PhD students in Nordic Countries: Greenland, Denmark, Iceland, Faroe Islands, Norway, Sweden & Finland The aim of the course is to demonstrate the loss processes associated with the intense spring bloom in the arctic. Through lectures, in situ sampling and laboratory experiments, the students will be given a hands-on opportunity to investigate the diverse routes of organic matter related to the termination of the spring bloom. Teachers:
    •Torkel Gissel Nielsen, Denmark
    •Thomas Juul-Pedersen, Greenland
    •Kristine Arendt, Greenland
    •Enric Saiz, Spain
    •Albert Calbet, Spain
    •Ástþór Gíslason, Iceland
    •Øistein Varpe, Norway
    •Kam W. Tang, USA
    •Russ R. Hopcroft, USA
    Admission Description Registration deadline: 2011-11-01
    LevelPhD
    Learning Objectives
    ECTS Credits0.00
    Recommended Prerequisits
    Formal Prerequisites
    Form Of TeachingField course
    Language English
    Form Of TeachingField course
    Form Of Assessment Other (specified in Description)
    Field Of Study Other
    Web Link Course link
    Start date4/25/2012 12:00 AM
    End date5/7/2012 12:00 AM
    Registration deadline 
    Last Updated8/24/2012 11:11 AM
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