Materials Technology
Study programme title in Est.
Materjalitehnoloogia
Study programme title in Engl.
Materials Technology
TalTech study programme code
EANB16
MER study programme code
165677
Study programme version code
EANB16/25
Faculty / college
E - School of Engineering
Head of study programme/study programme manager
Tiia Plamus
Language of instruction
Estonian
Study level
Bachelor study
ECTS credits
180
Self-paid study programme
no
Nominal study period
6 semesters
Study programme group
Engineering, Manufacturing and Technology
Broad area of study
Engineering, Manufacturing and Construction
Study field
Manufacturing and processing
Granting the right to conduct studies in the study programme group
õppe läbiviimise õigus
Validity date of the right to conduct studies in the study programme group
tähtajatu
No. of the decision granting the right to teach in the study programme group
112
Access conditions
Secondary education or corresponding qualification in accordance with admission requirements of TalTech.
Study programme aims and objectives
- to provide strong fundamental education in natural and exact
sciences and basic knowledge in social and economical sciences for managing in the field of materials science and technology;
- to provide broad fundamental education in the field of properties, applications and processing of the most relevant modern materials, establishing prerequisites for continuing the studies on master level or/and working as specialist (engineer, technologist, project manager) in a relevant company. Show more...
Learning outcomes of the study programme
- is acquainted with the most relevant modern materials, and knows their properties. Can apply the most important characterisation and testing methods of the materials;

- on a basic level, can select wood, plastics, textiles, metals, ceramics, electromaterials, inorganic materials or/and functional materials, use them and combine to products in appropriate way. Can find appropriate processing technologies for the materials;
- can conduct materials technology related industrial projects and has basic knowledge in arrangement and management of production;
- have fundamental knowledge in field specific ICT and can apply it in arrangement of production and design of products;
- understands the most relevant environmental and health risks related to production and utilisation of materials and can avoid them. 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
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Study programme version structure :
Module type
total ECTS credits
General studies
24.0
Core studies
93.0
Special studies
51.0
Free choice courses
6.0
Graduation thesis
6.0
Total
180.0
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       MAIN SPECIALITY 1: Materials Technology
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         MODULE: General studies 24.0 ECTS credits (General studies)
      Aims
      - to develop science based discussion and analysis skills related to processes, developments and risks in society and in the specific field;

      - to give skills for presenting field specific problems orally, in written or by utilising graphical tools;
      - to give skills for efficient management and presentation of information by ICT tools. To explain operation principles and security risks of the information technology.       Show more...
      Learning outcomes
      The student who is successfully passed the module:
      - understands and applies the most important field specific rules and values related to polity,
      including legal regulations, occupational safety and etiquette;
      - describes and identifies the differences and impacts of linear and circular business models, values sustainable use of materials and its importance in the context of sustainable economic development;
      - understands fundamental principles of operation of ICT and algorithmic thinking. Can therefore apply tools for searching and processing field specific information, thereat evaluating aspects of cyber safety and -ethics;
      - thinks systematically and logically and can utilize systematic approach for solving spatial geometrical tasks.       Show more...
      Compulsory courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Engineering Graphics
      EAI0050
      6.0
      4.0
      1.0
      3.0
      0.0
      E
      SK
      Introduction to the Circular Economy
      EKX0020
      3.0
      2.0
      1.9
      0.0
      0.1
      E
      S
      IT Foundations II
      IDK0044
      3.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      0.0
      H
      SK
      Introduction to Specialty
      KMX0050
      3.0
      2.0
      2.0
      0.0
      0.0
      A
      S
      Workplace Health and Safety in Manufacturing
      TMT0230
      3.0
      2.0
      1.0
      1.0
      0.0
      E
      S
      Total: 18.0 ECTS credits
      Elective courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Academic Communication in English
      HLI0070
      3.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      0.0
      E
      SK
      Foundations of Law
      HOX6061
      3.0
      2.0
      1.5
      0.0
      0.5
      A
      SK
      Engineering Ethics
      HPP0300
      3.0
      2.0
      1.0
      0.0
      1.0
      A
      S
      IT Foundations I
      IDK0043
      3.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      0.0
      A
      SK
      Introduction to Entrepreneurship
      TMJ0130
      3.0
      2.0
      0.5
      0.0
      1.5
      H
      SK
      Total: at least 6.0 ECTS credits
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         MODULE: Module of Natural Sciences 30.0 ECTS credits (Core studies)
      Aims
      The aim of this module is to:
      - teach finding, evaluation and application of natural science related information which is relevant to materials science and technology;

      - give a physical world-view necessary for managing in the field of materials science and technology;
      - give knowledge about structure of the matter, functional groups, chemical bonds and reactions, physical chemistry, kinetics of chemical reactions; to affirm the skills by solving practical exercises.       Show more...
      Learning outcomes
      The student who is successfully passed the module:
      - knows physical units can implement knowledge about mechanics,
      thermodynamics, electromagnetism, optics, and atomic structure for analysing and solving field specific problems. Knows fundamentals of conducting of physical experiments and can evaluate the results;
      - knows the most important terms and principles of the strength of materials, conducts simpler calculations and provides solutions for increasing strength;
      - implements general terms and laws of chemistry in the field of specialisation;
      - conducts calculations which are related to amount of required matter, preparation of solutions, equilibrium and rate of chemical reactions;
      - knows functional groups of organic compounds, their structure and nomenclature, structure of chemical bond and chemical reactions between the most relevant organic compounds;
      - knows structure of inorganic and organic matter and can implicate it to properties and production of materials.       Show more...
      Compulsory courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Physical Chemistry
      KYF0280
      6.0
      4.0
      1.0
      2.0
      1.0
      E
      S
      Organic Chemistry I
      LKK0200
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      1.5
      0.5
      E
      S
      Strength of Materials
      MES0240
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      S
      Physics for Material Sciences
      YFX0023
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      1.0
      1.0
      E
      K
      General Chemistry
      YKI0150
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      1.0
      1.0
      E
      S
      Total: 30.0 ECTS credits
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         MODULE: Module of Mathematics 12.0 ECTS credits (Core studies)
      Aims
      The aim of this module is to:
      - give basic knowledge about linear algebra, mathematical analysis, theory of probability and mathematical statistics;

      - give mathematical perquisites for managing in the field specific chemistry and physics and solving calculation tasks in materials science and technology.       Show more...
      Learning outcomes
      After completing this module, the student:
      - knows linear equation systems and solves typical, field specific calculation tasks, applies field specific conceptions and methods;

      - describes fundamentals of derivative and integral related calculations and their basic applications;
      - defines the basic terms of theory of probability and mathematical statistics, describes several distribution functions;
      - uses the software for mathematical modelling for solving field specific tasks.       Show more...
      Compulsory courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Higher Mathematics II
      YMX0222
      6.0
      6.0
      1.0
      0.0
      5.0
      E
      SK
      Higher Mathematics I
      YMX0224
      6.0
      6.0
      2.0
      0.0
      4.0
      E
      SK
      Total: 12.0 ECTS credits
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         MODULE: Module of Materials Science 36.0 ECTS credits (Core studies)
      Aims
      The aim of this module is to:
      - give an overview of importance of the materials in modern technology, sustainable development and knowledge based production;

      - explain methods of production, structure and classification of different materials;
      - explain relations between structure, properties and physical-mechanical behaviour of the materials;
      - to give an overview of the main principles of sustainable development in materials technology and to describe reuse and recycling methods of different materials;
      - give knowledge and skills for selecting different materials regarding their utilisation areas and functionality.       Show more...
      Learning outcomes
      The student who is successfully passed the module:
      - explains the importance of the materials in development of sustainable society;

      - describes the most relevant materials, their classification, production methods and properties;
      - relates structure and properties of the most relevant materials with their physical and mechanical behavior;
      - makes suggestions how to sustainably reorganize the field of materials technology and describes possibilities for materials reuse and recycling;
      - selects the most relevant materials regarding their utilization areas and predicted functionality.       Show more...
      Compulsory courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Functional Materials
      EKF0010
      6.0
      4.0
      3.0
      0.0
      1.0
      E
      K
      Sustainable Materials Technology
      EKX0030
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      K
      Wood Science and Wood Based Materials
      KMM0410
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      1.0
      1.0
      E
      K
      Polymeric Materials
      KMP0055
      6.0
      4.0
      1.0
      1.0
      2.0
      E
      K
      Textile and Clothing Materials
      KMT0320
      6.0
      4.0
      3.0
      1.0
      0.0
      E
      K
      Metals and Engineering Ceramics
      MTX0020
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      1.0
      1.0
      E
      K
      Total: 36.0 ECTS credits
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         MODULE: Module of Product Development and Production Management 15.0 ECTS credits (Core studies)
      Aims
      The aim of this module is to:
      - prepare for self-reliant management in materials technology based industrial environment;

      - assure capability for conducting industry related projects, to organize and lead production in basic level;
      - give basic skills (by selection of suitable courses) for development and design of products; to give overview of possibilities of automation of production.       Show more...
      Learning outcomes
      After completing this module, the student:
      - professionally uses product development related terms,
      devise product development process; knows prerequisites for design and manufacturing of products, is able to plan investments for this and conduct market and consumer analysis;
      - selects suitable methods of project management, composes project plan, leads the project team and evaluates necessary resources, feasibility and profitability of the project;
      - applies skills and knowledge obtained by passing elective courses and relates them to one's speciality.       Show more...
      Compulsory courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Integrated Product Development
      MES0015
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      SK
      Project Management
      TMK0200
      3.0
      2.0
      1.0
      0.0
      1.0
      E
      S
      Total: 9.0 ECTS credits
      Elective courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Industrial Design Basics
      MED0130
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      SK
      Manufacturing Planning and Control
      MET0065
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      K
      Basics of Mechatronics
      MHK0140
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      K
      Total: at least 6.0 ECTS credits
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         MODULE: Special Studies 51.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)
      Aims
      The aim of this module is to:
      - explain research and testing methods which are important for materials technology;

      - give knowledge in field-specific computer aided design and computer aided manufacturing;
      - give skills for managing in the area of processing methods and technologies of the most important materials;
      - give an overview of environmental problems of industry and to introduce nature and tasks of modern environmental technology. To teach understanding of local and global environmental processes form viewpoint of chemistry;
      - to give an overview of applying circular economy principles in production process of materials and products;
      - give possibility for fixation and implementation of the obtained skills in materials technology by solving problem originating tasks and practicing in environmental or laboratory environment.       Show more...
      Learning outcomes
      After completing this module the student:
      - implements the main methods of materials research and testing for explaining properties and quality of products;

      - solves on basic level computer aided design and computer aided manufacturing tasks of products made from the most important materials;
      - implements on basic level suitable technologies for processing at least two groups of the materials, finds, if possible, synergy between the materials and technologies for preparing products of novel functionality;
      - understands the most important environmental problems and risks accompanying processing and usage of materials, predicts them by analysing and evaluating different solutions for treatment of wastewater, gaseous effluents and solid wastes;
      - applies obtained skills in materials technology in laboratory and industrial environment, presents field specific concepts and participates in corresponding discussions;
      - applies circular economy principles in product development and production processes;
      - independently implements a development project related to the materials, starting from design of a product and selection of materials and ending with selection of production technology, arrangement of production and evaluating environmental risks.       Show more...
      Compulsory courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Materials and Environment
      KAK0081
      6.0
      3.5
      2.0
      0.0
      1.5
      E
      K
      Practice (Internship)
      KMX0045
      6.0
      0.0
      0.0
      0.0
      0.0
      A
      SK
      Project of Materials Technology
      KMX0060
      6.0
      4.0
      0.0
      4.0
      0.0
      H
      S
      CAD/CAM Technologies in Materials Processing
      KMX0570
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      1.0
      1.0
      E
      K
      Material Research Methods and Testing
      MXX0070
      9.0
      6.0
      5.0
      0.5
      0.5
      E
      S
      Total: 33.0 ECTS credits
      Elective courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Technology of Textile and Clothing Production
      EKT0070
      6.0
      4.0
      1.0
      2.0
      1.0
      E
      S
      Environmental Chemistry
      KAK0054
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      1.5
      0.5
      E
      S
      Environmental Technology
      KAK8210
      6.0
      4.0
      4.0
      0.0
      0.0
      E
      S
      Technology of Woodworking Industry
      KMM0430
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      1.0
      1.0
      E
      S
      Technology of Plastics
      KMP0065
      6.0
      4.0
      1.0
      1.0
      2.0
      E
      S
      Pattern Making in Clothing and Textile Industry
      KMT0045
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      S
      Chemistry and Technology of Inorganic Materials
      KYF0290
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      1.0
      1.0
      H
      S
      Photovoltaic Technologies and Applications
      KYP0120
      6.0
      4.0
      3.0
      1.0
      0.0
      E
      S
      Technologies for Metals and Engineering Ceramics
      MTX0030
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      1.0
      1.0
      E
      S
      Total: at least 18.0 ECTS credits
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         MODULE: Free Choice Studies 6.0 ECTS credits (Free choice courses)
      Aims
      The aim of this module is to deepen the knowledge in materials technology or accompanying fields by student choice,
      hence strengthening readiness for self-reliant managing in industrial environment and/or for continuation of studies on master level.       Show more...
      Learning outcomes
      After completing this module, the student has obtained deepened
      and systematic overview in complementary field of materials technology or in other fields which support readiness for industrial career and/or for continuing studies on master level.       Show more...
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         MODULE: Graduation Thesis 6.0 ECTS credits (Graduation thesis)
      Aims
      The aim of the Graduation Thesis is to:
      - deepen knowledge
      and skills in the field of materials technology; to enable fixation of the obtained knowledge and skills by their implementation for self-reliant solving of field-specific tasks;
      - fixate skills of data collections and analysis, composing and presenting of written reports or projects.       Show more...
      Learning outcomes
      After completing this module, the student:
      - phrases a problem originating task which is related to the materials,
      provides analysis and solutions using the knowledge and skills obtained during the studies;
      - finds and analyses field-specific information in Estonian and in English necessary for solving the problem originating task;
      - expresses himself/herself both orally and in writing, presents and defends ideas and solutions;
      - recognises continuous development of technology and accompanying need for continuous field-specific self-perfection.       Show more...
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         STANDARD STUDY PLAN: Autumn daytime study
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           5th Semester
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           6th Semester