Study programme title in Est.
Keskkonnatehnoloogiad ja -strateegiad
Study programme title in Engl.
Environmental Technologies and Strategies
TalTech study programme code
EAKM25
MER study programme code
258613
Study programme version code
EAKM25/25
Faculty / college
E - School of Engineering
Head of study programme/study programme manager
Marina Kritševskaja
Language of instruction
Estonian
Self-paid study programme
no
Nominal study period
4 semesters
Study programme group
Engineering, Manufacturing and Technology
Broad area of study
Engineering, Manufacturing and Construction
Study field
Engineering and engineering trades
Curriculum group
Environmental protection technology
Access conditions
Bachelor's degree or applied higher education in natural or technical sciences or a related field.
In accordance with admission requirements of TalTech. Show more... Study programme aims and objectives
The aim of this study programme is to provide a broad-based education along with practical skills,
knowledge, and attitudes for working in the field of environmental technology in both industry and the public sector. Another goal is to ensure the continuation of scientific research, enabling further studies in doctoral programs and contributing to the development of the environmental technology field.
The curriculum focuses on solving current environmental problems, allowing for in-depth analysis of how different technologies function. Additionally, it provides the knowledge and skills necessary to use the policies, tools, and technologies required for sustainable environmental management. Show more... Learning outcomes of the study programme
The graduate:
- relates the acquired broad knowledge of modern environmental technologies and strategies to solving business or research problems;
- demonstrates systematic and sufficiently deep knowledge in their field to work as a specialist with a master's-level qualification in a position requiring environmental technology/engineering expertise;
- analyzes, develops, and applies their professional knowledge and interdisciplinary connections in problem definition, process analysis, modeling, and project development and implementation;
- relates the necessary professional knowledge in environmental technology to process management, uses appropriate methods and technologies for problem-solving, and demonstrates a sense of responsibility for their work and its consequences;
- develops knowledge and practical experience in the use of analytical equipment and big data processing;
- analyzes the fundamentals of sustainable management and is capable of applying life cycle analysis methods;
- is able to explain, communicate, and promote their professional knowledge both orally and in writing;
- integrates knowledge of technology entrepreneurship and teamwork experience. Show more... Graduation requirements
Completion of the curriculum in the required amount, and the successful defence of the graduation paper in conformity with the requirements set by the TalTech Senate.
In order to obtain cum laude diploma the graduation paper must be defended for the grade "5" and the weighted average grade must be at least 4,60, where all grades from diploma supplement are taken into account. Show more... Degrees conferred
Master of Science in Engineering
Study programme version structure :
Module type
total ECTS credits
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MAIN SPECIALITY 1: Keskkonnatehnoloogiad ja -strateegiad
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MODULE: General Studies Module 12.0 ECTS credits (General studies)
Aims
The aim of the module is to provide:
- knowledge of sustainable technology entrepreneurship and develop the student's social skills for independent management,
research, or development work;
- knowledge of the commercialization of technology-based business ideas and skills for working in a team;
- an opportunity to improve English language skills, both in speaking and writing. Show more... Learning outcomes
Upon completing the module, the student will be able to:
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evaluate business opportunities in the technology field within the entrepreneurial environment and test the suitability of a business idea for the chosen market;
- plan a business plan for a technology-based idea and its implementation;
- depending on the choices made, analyse and apply regulations and policies related to the green transition, combine knowledge and social skills to work in both leadership and team roles, understand and use English in scientific and professional subjects. Show more... Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
MMJ5280
6.0
4.0
1.0
0.0
3.0
H
S
Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
MLI0010
6.0
4.0
0.0
4.0
0.0
E
SK
MMP5680
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
H
K
MNF5510
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
A
SK
MOA3011
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
SK
Total: at least 6.0 ECTS credits
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MODULE: Core Studies Module 30.0 ECTS credits (Core studies)
Aims
The aim of the module is to:
- provide students with a bachelor’s degree in engineering sciences with fundamental knowledge in natural sciences,
and students with a bachelor’s degree in natural sciences with knowledge in engineering sciences;
- offer an overview of key environmental strategies and methods that help achieve climate neutrality and aim toward zero pollution;
- establish connections for students in the environmental field, encompassing technology, engineering, and government regulations;
- provide knowledge of the legal foundations and organization of environmental impact assessments, as well as environmental management and auditing systems. Show more... Learning outcomes
Upon completing the module, the student:
- has acquired the necessary foundational knowledge in chemical engineering or sustainable development,
depending on their previous bachelor’s degree field;
- combines theoretical and practical skills to apply key environmental strategies aimed at assessing the environmental impact of products, services, or processes;
- distinguishes between resource-efficient and sustainable environmental management. Show more... Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
EAV8300
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
K
EKO1100
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
S
EKO1200
6.0
4.0
2.5
0.0
1.5
E
S
NSO7072
6.0
3.5
1.5
1.0
1.0
E
SK
Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
KAT0181
6.0
4.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
E
S
TME0070
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
S
Total: at least 6.0 ECTS credits
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MODULE: Special Studies Module 42.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)
Aims
The aim of the module is to:
- introduce the principles of pollutant monitoring and remote sensing,
and provide knowledge and skills in instrumental analysis of environmental pollution;
- give students an overview of environmental technologies and broad knowledge of waste management, the main processes in wastewater and drinking water treatment, and air pollution control;
- provide an understanding of product design, environmental problems related to production, and knowledge of adapting technologies to the principles of the circular economy;
- enable students to enhance their theoretical knowledge and practical skills in preparing material and energy balances for the design of technological processes, and introduce methods and calculations for economic analysis of technological processes using software. Show more... Learning outcomes
Upon completing the module, the student:
- explains the basic principles of environmental monitoring and is able to use modern analytical instruments;
- designs environmental technologies;
- analyses and applies the principles of sustainable production and design;
- models technological processes and conducts techno-economic assessment. Show more... Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
EKO1300
6.0
4.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
E
K
KAK0130
6.0
4.0
0.0
2.0
2.0
A
S
KAK0146
6.0
4.0
2.5
0.0
1.5
E
K
KAK0150
6.0
4.0
1.5
2.0
0.5
E
S
KAK8220
6.0
4.0
3.0
0.0
1.0
E
SK
Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
KAK8210
6.0
4.0
4.0
0.0
0.0
E
S
LKK0240
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
S
NSO7001
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
K
Total: at least 12.0 ECTS credits
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MODULE: Elective Studies 6.0 ECTS credits (Free choice courses)
Aims
Self-development in selected fields.
Learning outcomes
The student has acquired knowledge in areas of personal interest.
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MODULE: Master's Thesis 30.0 ECTS credits (Graduation thesis)
Aims
The aim of the Master's thesis is to deepen the student's knowledge
and practical skills through solving technological or scientific problems in the field of environmental technologies and strategies. It prepares the student for independent professional scientific and development work. Show more... Learning outcomes
Upon defending the Master's Thesis, the student:
- has acquired advanced knowledge and experience to solve specific professional technological or scientific problems;
- can select and use appropriate methods, collect and critically analyse necessary information to solve scientific and development problems;
- presents their work results both orally and in writing, and argues the content of their work;
- is prepared for independent professional scientific and development work or for continuing studies at the doctoral level. Show more...
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