Study programme title in Est.
Teedeehitus ja geodeesia
Study programme title in Engl.
Road Engineering and Geodesy
TalTech study programme code
EATI02
MER study programme code
1930
Study programme version code
EATI02/25
Faculty / college
E - School of Engineering
Head of study programme/study programme manager
Mihkel Kask
Language of instruction
Estonian
Study level
Engineering study
Self-paid study programme
no
Nominal study period
10 semesters
Study programme group
Architecture and Building
Broad area of study
Engineering, Manufacturing and Construction
Study field
Architecture and building
Curriculum group
Building and civil engineering works
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
191
Access conditions
Secondary education or corresponding qualification in accordance with admission requirements of TalTech.
Study programme aims and objectives
Aim of the study program is to prepare specialists with a Master of Science (MSc.
) degree working in the road and bridge construction field of the construction domain and in the geodesy field of the geomatics domain who would correspond to level 7 requirements of the European Qualifications Framework for their knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for work.
Graduates of the main speciality „road and bridge engineering“ and „construction geodesy“ will be given the inital qualification of road engineer and geodesist respectively. Show more...
Learning outcomes of the study programme
A student who has completed the study program:
1.Has acquired
the general knowledge of road and bridge construction or geodesy theory and the most important aspects of ensuring sustainability and safety of constructions;
2.Can phrase the current issues of the selected main speciality (road and bridge engineering or construction geodesy) and knows the current developments both in the chosen field and the society;
3.Knowing the professional terminology, is able to analyse connections between different phenomena of the main speciality and the risks related to the work of a road engineer or a geodesist;
4.Has acquired the skill of basic argumentation on topics of the main speciality and is able to express oneself professionally in the study language and at least one foreign language;
5.Can evaluate his/her knowledge both of the construction field generally and the chosen main speciality specifically, estimates his/her own and others’ need for further training, professional growth and masters necessary skills for individual learning. 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 Civil Engineering
Study programme version structure :
Module type
total ECTS credits
+
MAIN SPECIALITY 2: engineering survey
+
MODULE: IT and Expression Study 18.0 ECTS credits (General studies)
Aims
The aim of this module is to provide students with the knowledge to create,
present, and understand information and solutions using ICT tools, enabling them to tackle tasks encountered in their studies, personal lives, and professional careers in a creative, efficient, and effective manner. To enable students to understand the principles of information technology and take into account the interactive use of IT, information security, legal, and ethical principles. It is essential to develop critical analytical skills alongside fostering responsible attitudes toward the safe and ethical use of information technology.
Professional studies must provide sufficient foundational knowledge to deeply understand ICT solutions used in the respective field.
In addition the aim is to:
- reinforce knowledge of Estonian language correctness and ensure accurate self-expression both in speech and writing;
- develop spatial visualization skills and graphical modeling abilities, providing theoretical and practical foundational knowledge for preparing and interpreting drawings;
- enhance thinking skills through the study of the geometric forms of objects;
- foster professional creativity. Show more...
Learning outcomes
After completing this module, the student:
1. effectively utilizes information retrieval tools, including internet-based resources and databases;
2. understands the principles of cybersecurity and ethics;
3. creates original content and can critically evaluate and analyze the results using office software as well as audio, image, and video editing tools;
4. differentiates between general, technical, and colloquial language (including professional slang);
5. can clearly and structurally present ideas both orally and in writing and deliver informative presentations related to their field of study;
6. analyzes and models spatial and volumetric forms found in both the artificial and natural worlds. Show more...
Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
HLE0060
3.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
0.0
A
SK
IDK0043
3.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
0.0
A
SK
IDK0044
3.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
0.0
H
SK
Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
EAV0013
6.0
4.0
1.0
1.5
1.5
H
SK
HLE0080
3.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
0.0
A
SK
HLI0062
3.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
0.0
A
SK
HLI0070
3.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
0.0
E
SK
HLI0091
3.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
0.0
A
SK
Total: at least 9.0 ECTS credits
+
MODULE: Mathematics 18.0 ECTS credits (General studies)
Aims
The aim of this module is to:
- provide basic knowledge of the mathematical disciplines applicable to the specific area of specialisation;
- demonstrate possible applications of these disciplines in solving engineering problems;
- accustom students to a model-based approach to the problem areas of their specialist field and to solving specific problems. Show more...
Learning outcomes
After completing this module, the student:
1. understands the mathematical concepts in their field and how they are represented;
2. understands the probabilistic nature of events and the simple applications of statistics; understands and is able to use diagrams;
3. is able to solve extremum problems;
4. knows basic matrix and vector algebra terminology, linear equations and will be able to solve typical problems relating to their field;
5. knows the principle terminology, features and applications of differential and integral calculus of functions with respect to one or, if required, more variables;
6. knows the concepts and methods related to their field and will be able to apply them.
7. knows the terminology of probability theory and mathematical statistics; be able to find point and interval estimates;
8. is acquainted with mathematics-related modelling software and be able to use it in solving field-specific problems. Show more...
Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
YMX0235
6.0
6.0
2.0
0.0
4.0
E
SK
YMX0243
6.0
6.0
2.0
0.0
4.0
E
K
Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
YMX0050
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
K
YMX0252
3.0
2.0
0.5
0.0
1.5
E
K
YMX0261
6.0
4.0
1.0
0.0
3.0
A
SK
YMX0262
3.0
2.0
0.5
0.0
1.5
A
SK
Total: at least 6.0 ECTS credits
+
MODULE: Social Sciences and Entrepreneurship 18.0 ECTS credits (General studies)
Aims
The aim of this module is to:
- expand students' ability to understand what is taking place in society from various points of view,
which is necessary to successfully manage within the context of contemporary society;
- explain good scientific practice and teach research methodologies appropriate to students' specific fields of study;
- teach creativity and give an overview of the essence of entrepreneurship and its specific features in construction (contractor on the market as supplier of construction services and demander of capital and labour) in homeland and abroad;
- form understanding of responsibility of the construction contractor and development of construction entrepreneurship in EU and Estonia;
- form understanding, how to develop and test ideas, and actual business models. Show more...
Learning outcomes
After completing this module, the student:
1. understands the
functioning of society and the primary conceptions of societal processes and is able to discuss and present arguments in relation to simple societal issues based on Social and Human Science-related disciplines;
2. is able to link societal developments and significant social processes, their importance and impacts with their own field of study;
3. knows basic concepts and processes of entrepreneurship and can evaluate their application in construction sector;
4. can analyse entrepreneurial environment in political concept, forms of entrepreneurship and construction market;
5. is able to draw up budget and profit plan for construction enterprise and evaluate the actual results. Knows possibilities of long and short term planning and principles of development of the firm;
6. can analyse economic state of the enterprise, structure of the cost price, productivity and financial efficiency of the construction firm. Show more...
Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
EAK0070
6.0
4.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
E
SK
HPP2030
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
H
SK
Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
EPX5010
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
K
EPX5020
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
SK
EPX5300
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
S
HOX6062
6.0
4.0
3.0
0.0
1.0
E
SK
Total: at least 6.0 ECTS credits
+
MODULE: EG Complementary Construction Studies 72.0 ECTS credits (Core studies)
Aims
The sim of this module is to:
- give basic knowledge and an overview of the relationships between taught courses;
- educate students in finding, assessing and applying essential knowledge from the natural sciences to their own field of study;
- give students an overview of the relevant subject areas of the natural sciences in the context of their own discipline and to provide a basis for applying that knowledge to the analysis of problems in their own field;
- give knowledge about basics of Statics and Strength of Materials, determination of reaction and internal forces in a simple frame structure and stress distributions in a cross section of a beam;
- give knowledge needed to perform stress analysis of a rod, to calculate bar deflections and perform stability analysis. To give knowledge about material testing. Show more...
Learning outcomes
After completing this module, the student:
1. determines the main soil properties and uses the relationships between index properties of soils;
2. calculates the water drainage structures and hydraulic machinery main parameters;
3. analyzes building materials characteristics and chooses appropriate materials for construction;
4. understands the fundamentals of conducting physical experiments and evaluates experimental results as well as measurement uncertainty;
5. is able to relate the theoretical knowledge acquired in the courses of strength of materials and structural mechanics to strength calculations of load-bearing structures and later apply this knowledge in the design of structures;
6. understands concepts related to engineering graphics and their applications. Show more...
Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
EAI0010
9.0
6.0
1.0
5.0
0.0
E
S
EEK5031
6.0
4.0
3.0
1.0
0.0
E
S
EMD5011
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
S
EMD5012
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.5
1.5
E
K
EMH5070
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
K
ETT0210
6.0
4.0
4.0
0.0
0.0
A
S
UTT0090
9.0
6.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
E
K
YFX0012
6.0
4.0
2.0
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
EEA0240
6.0
4.0
3.0
1.0
0.0
E
S
EEA5011
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
S
EKE5080
6.0
4.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
A
SK
EPM5100
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
S
KCM0014
6.0
4.0
4.0
0.0
0.0
E
S
YFX0060
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
SK
Total: at least 18.0 ECTS credits
+
MODULE: EG Geodesy 9.0 ECTS credits (Core studies)
Aims
The aim of this module is to:
- review the principles of depicting artificial objects and landscape elements on topographical maps;
- develop skills for determining locations of various objects and describing relations between them;
- review the usage of geodetic instruments and methods for acquiring spatial information;
- review the types and required accuracy of geodetic works, which are related to the establishment and maintenance of constructions. Show more...
Learning outcomes
After completing this module, the student:
1. uses topographical maps for solving engineering tasks;
2. employs theodolites and leveling instruments for determining positions and heights of surveying objects;
3. carries out the initial data processing and accuracy assessment of geodetic Works;
4. selects methods and appropriate geodetic instruments for ensuring requested accuracy of surveying Works;
5. is able to perform main geodetic works for establishment of constructions and technical utilities: control network, surveying of objects and landscape elements, setting out the requested positions and heights;
6. knows Estonian geodetic coordinate system and national registers of spatial data. Show more...
Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
ETG5101
3.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
0.0
A
S
ETG5102
6.0
4.0
1.0
3.0
0.0
H
K
+
MODULE: EG Construction Geodesy 18.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)
Aims
The aim of this module is to:
- review basics on the usage, checks and adjustment of modern geodetic instruments;
- review methods of ensuring the requested accuracy and corresponding data-processing criteria;
- provide cognitive and practical skills on executing the main works of construction geodesy. Show more...
Learning outcomes
After completing this module, the student:
1. knows and understands the main professional standards of construction geodesy;
2. uses, checks and adjusts modern geodetic instruments - total station, digital leveling instrument, laser level, pipeline laser, zenith lot;
3. plans and practices main geodetic works for the establishment of constructions and technical utilities: setting out of axis, curves and predefined heights; computing volumes of vertical grading; as built surveys;
4. processes and analyses results of geodetic measurements and assesses their accuracy. Show more...
Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
ETG5111
6.0
4.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
E
S
ETG5112
6.0
4.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
E
K
ETG5120
6.0
4.0
1.0
2.0
1.0
A
S
+
MODULE: EG Acquisition and Visualization of Spatial Data 72.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)
Aims
The aim of this module is to:
- review the importance of topographic data for designing and establishment of constructions,
explain requirements and methods for executing topographic surveys;
- introduce the usage of geodetic instruments in conjunction with computer based programs for the automatic acquisition, processing and visualization of spatial data;- review the remote sensing tools for acquisition of spatial data;
- review the role of geographical and building information systems (GIS and BIM) for analyzing of spatial data and developing of various useful models;
- review the usage of contemporary global navigational satellite systems for geodetic positioning;
- review the components of the national geodetic reference system studies, determination of Earth’s geopotential field, constraints for the definitions of the geodetic reference frames and rigorous height determination. Show more...
Learning outcomes
After completing this module, the student:
1. knows requirements and professional standards for topographic surveys in Estonian;
2. carries out all the stages of the topographic surveys, including assembling the digital topographic maps;
3. uses modern geodetic instruments and computer software for acquiring, processing and visualizing of spatial data;
4. knows modern remote sensing methods for acquiring spatial data and performs relevant data-processing;
5. knows principles, structure and technology used for geographical and building information systems (GIS and BIM);
6. uses GIS and BIM software, web-based geoinformatics related resources and national registers of spatial data;
7. knows components and structure of the national geodetic reference system;
8. practices usage of global navigational satellite systems for geodetic positioning and heighting;
9. knows geodetic applications of gravity measurements and modern geoid modeling methods. Show more...
Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
ETG5130
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
K
ETG5140
6.0
4.0
1.0
2.0
1.0
E
K
ETG5150
6.0
4.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
E
K
ETG5160
6.0
4.0
1.0
2.0
1.0
E
S
ETG5170
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
S
ETG5180
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
H
SK
ETG5190
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
S
ETG5210
9.0
6.0
2.0
0.0
4.0
E
K
ETG5220
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.0
1.0
E
S
ETT0320
6.0
4.0
1.0
0.0
3.0
H
K
Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
EPX5532
6.0
4.0
1.0
0.0
3.0
H
SK
ETG5400
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
H
S
ETG5410
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
K
NSO0170
3.0
2.0
1.5
0.0
0.5
E
S
VMV0530
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
S
Total: at least 12.0 ECTS credits
+
MODULE: EG Road and Bridge Construction 21.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)
Aims
The aim of this module is to:
- give basic knowledge about road network functions,
road, bridge and traffic management design and overview of normative documents, regulating road design and reasons, why the normative documentation system was developed as it currently is;
- through course paper implementation fix the theoretical knowledge obtained from the lectures and exercises and to obtain first practical skills for road design. Show more...
Learning outcomes
After completing this module, the student:
1. has the systematic
overview of road and traffic management design basics and can connect them with the functionality of the transportation system in general;
2. knows the principles of road safety and environmental protection and having knowledge to apply these at road design process. Show more...
Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
ETT0220
9.0
6.0
4.0
0.0
2.0
E
S
Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
ETS0110
9.0
6.0
3.0
0.0
3.0
E
K
ETT0260
6.0
4.0
0.0
0.0
4.0
A
S
ETT0310
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
H
K
Total: at least 12.0 ECTS credits
+
MODULE: EG Practics 12.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)
Aims
The aim of this module is to give:
- knowledge about the structure of the company and work and management organisation;
- basic knowledge possibilities for practice on site of further profession. Show more...
Learning outcomes
After completing internship, the student:
1. knows the structure and management of the company;
2. has experiences of method tricks of geodetic works;
3. has practical experience for work at site of further profession. Show more...
Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
ETG5301
6.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
A
S
ETG5302
6.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
A
S
+
MODULE: Free Courses 12.0 ECTS credits (Free choice courses)
Aims
Knowledge and abilities connected to student special interests.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge and abilities connected to student special interes
ts Show more...
+
MODULE: Diploma Work 30.0 ECTS credits (Graduation thesis)
Aims
The aim of Master's thesis is to give experiences for compiling
an engineering project and skills to apply different theoretical knowledge for solving practical problems and to present the results as a completed set of technical documentation. The topic of the work should be chosen according further specialization. Show more...
Learning outcomes
The student has:
1. experience and skills for formulating engineering problems and for compiling a work plan;
2. ability to compile a set of technical documentation for engineering problem solution;
3. the ability to apply theoretical knowledge for engineering problem analysis and solution synthesis. Show more...
+
STANDARD STUDY PLAN: Autumn daytime study
+
MAIN SPECIALITY 4: road and bridge engineering
+
MODULE: IT and Expression Study 18.0 ECTS credits (General studies)
Aims
The aim of this module is to provide students with the knowledge to create,
present, and understand information and solutions using ICT tools, enabling them to tackle tasks encountered in their studies, personal lives, and professional careers in a creative, efficient, and effective manner. To enable students to understand the principles of information technology and take into account the interactive use of IT, information security, legal, and ethical principles. It is essential to develop critical analytical skills alongside fostering responsible attitudes toward the safe and ethical use of information technology.
Professional studies must provide sufficient foundational knowledge to deeply understand ICT solutions used in the respective field.
In addition the aim is to:
- reinforce knowledge of Estonian language correctness and ensure accurate self-expression both in speech and writing;
- develop spatial visualization skills and graphical modeling abilities, providing theoretical and practical foundational knowledge for preparing and interpreting drawings;
- enhance thinking skills through the study of the geometric forms of objects;
- foster professional creativity. Show more...
Learning outcomes
After completing this module, the student:
1. effectively utilizes information retrieval tools, including internet-based resources and databases;
2. understands the principles of cybersecurity and ethics;
3. creates original content and can critically evaluate and analyze the results using office software as well as audio, image, and video editing tools;
4. differentiates between general, technical, and colloquial language (including professional slang);
5. can clearly and structurally present ideas both orally and in writing and deliver informative presentations related to their field of study;
6. analyzes and models spatial and volumetric forms found in both the artificial and natural worlds. Show more...
Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
HLE0060
3.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
0.0
A
SK
IDK0043
3.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
0.0
A
SK
IDK0044
3.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
0.0
H
SK
Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
EAV0013
6.0
4.0
1.0
1.5
1.5
H
SK
HLE0080
3.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
0.0
A
SK
HLI0062
3.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
0.0
A
SK
HLI0070
3.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
0.0
E
SK
HLI0091
3.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
0.0
A
SK
Total: at least 9.0 ECTS credits
+
MODULE: Mathematics 18.0 ECTS credits (General studies)
Aims
The aim of this module is to:
- provide basic knowledge of the mathematical disciplines applicable to the specific area of specialisation;
- demonstrate possible applications of these disciplines in solving engineering problems;
- accustom students to a model-based approach to the problem areas of their specialist field and to solving specific problems. Show more...
Learning outcomes
After completing this module, the student:
1. understands the mathematical concepts in their field and how they are represented;
2. understands the probabilistic nature of events and the simple applications of statistics; understands and is able to use diagrams;
3. is able to solve extremum problems;
4. knows basic matrix and vector algebra terminology, linear equations and will be able to solve typical problems relating to their field;
5. knows the principle terminology, features and applications of differential and integral calculus of functions with respect to one or, if required, more variables;
6. knows the concepts and methods related to their field and will be able to apply them.
7. knows the terminology of probability theory and mathematical statistics; be able to find point and interval estimates;
8. is acquainted with mathematics-related modelling software and be able to use it in solving field-specific problems. Show more...
Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
YMX0235
6.0
6.0
2.0
0.0
4.0
E
SK
YMX0243
6.0
6.0
2.0
0.0
4.0
E
K
Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
YMX0050
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
K
YMX0252
3.0
2.0
0.5
0.0
1.5
E
K
YMX0261
6.0
4.0
1.0
0.0
3.0
A
SK
YMX0262
3.0
2.0
0.5
0.0
1.5
A
SK
Total: at least 6.0 ECTS credits
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MODULE: Social Sciences and Entrepreneurship 18.0 ECTS credits (General studies)
Aims
The aim of this module is to:
- expand students' ability to understand what is taking place in society from various points of view,
which is necessary to successfully manage within the context of contemporary society;
- explain good scientific practice and teach research methodologies appropriate to students' specific fields of study;
- teach creativity and give an overview of the essence of entrepreneurship and its specific features in construction (contractor on the market as supplier of construction services and demander of capital and labour) in homeland and abroad;
- form understanding of responsibility of the construction contractor and development of construction entrepreneurship in EU and Estonia;
- form understanding, how to develop and test ideas, and actual business models. Show more...
Learning outcomes
After completing this module, the student:
1. understands the
functioning of society and the primary conceptions of societal processes and is able to discuss and present arguments in relation to simple societal issues based on Social and Human Science-related disciplines;
2. is able to link societal developments and significant social processes, their importance and impacts with their own field of study;
3. knows basic concepts and processes of entrepreneurship and can evaluate their application in construction sector;
4. can analyse entrepreneurial environment in political concept, forms of entrepreneurship and construction market;
5. is able to draw up budget and profit plan for construction enterprise and evaluate the actual results. Knows possibilities of long and short term planning and principles of development of the firm;
6. can analyse economic state of the enterprise, structure of the cost price, productivity and financial efficiency of the construction firm. Show more...
Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
EAK0070
6.0
4.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
E
SK
HPP2030
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
H
SK
Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
EPX5010
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
K
EPX5020
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
SK
EPX5300
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
S
HOX6062
6.0
4.0
3.0
0.0
1.0
E
SK
Total: at least 6.0 ECTS credits
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MODULE: ET Complementary Construction Studies 96.0 ECTS credits (Core studies)
Aims
The aim of this module is to:
- give basic knowledge and an overview of the relationships between taught courses;
- educate students in finding, assessing and applying essential knowledge from the natural sciences to their own field of study;
- give students an overview of the relevant subject areas of the natural sciences in the context of their own discipline and to provide a basis for applying that knowledge to the analysis of problems in their own field;
- give knowledge about basics of Statics and Strength of Materials, determination of reaction and internal forces in a simple frame structure and stress distributions in a cross section of a beam;
- give knowledge needed to perform stress analysis of a rod, to calculate bar deflections and perform stability analysis. To give knowledge about material testing. Show more...
Learning outcomes
After completing this module, the student:
1. determines the main soil properties and use the relationships between index properties of soils;
2. calculates the water drainage structures and hydraulic machinery main parameters;
3. analyzes building materials characteristics and chooses appropriate materials for construction;
4. understands the fundamentals of conducting physical experiments and evaluates experimental results as well as measurement uncertainty;
5. is able to relate the theoretical knowledge acquired in the courses of strength of materials and structural mechanics to strength calculations of load-bearing structures and later apply this knowledge in the design of structures;
6. understands concepts related to engineering graphics and their applications. Show more...
Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
EAI0010
9.0
6.0
1.0
5.0
0.0
E
S
EEK5031
6.0
4.0
3.0
1.0
0.0
E
S
EMD5011
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
S
EMD5012
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.5
1.5
E
K
EMD5021
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
S
EMH5070
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
K
EPM5100
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
S
ETG5450
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
K
ETT0210
6.0
4.0
4.0
0.0
0.0
A
S
KCM0014
6.0
4.0
4.0
0.0
0.0
E
S
UTT0090
9.0
6.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
E
K
Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
ATV0240
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
K
EEA0240
6.0
4.0
3.0
1.0
0.0
E
S
EEA5011
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
S
EKE5080
6.0
4.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
A
SK
EKV5080
6.0
4.0
3.0
0.0
1.0
E
S
EKV5090
6.0
4.0
3.0
0.0
1.0
E
K
EMD5022
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
K
EMD5030
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
K
EPM5120
6.0
3.0
1.5
1.5
0.0
E
K
EPM5130
6.0
4.0
3.0
0.0
1.0
E
S
Total: at least 24.0 ECTS credits
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MODULE: ET Geodesy 15.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)
Aims
The aim of this module is to:
- review the principles of depicting artificial objects and landscape elements on topographical maps;
- develop skills for determining locations of various objects and describing relations between them;
- review the usage of geodetic instruments and methods for acquiring spatial information;
- review the types and required accuracy of geodetic works, which are related to the establishment and maintenance of constructions. Show more...
Learning outcomes
After completing this module, the student:
1. uses topographical maps for solving engineering tasks;
2. employs theodolites and leveling instruments for determining positions and heights of surveying objects;
3. carries out the initial data processing and accuracy assessment of geodetic Works;
4. selects methods and appropriate geodetic instruments for ensuring requested accuracy of surveying Works;
5. is able to perform main geodetic works for establishment of constructions and technical utilities: control network, surveying of objects and landscape elements, setting out the requested positions and heights;
6. knows Estonian geodetic coordinate system and national registers of spatial data. Show more...
Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
ETG5101
3.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
0.0
A
S
ETG5102
6.0
4.0
1.0
3.0
0.0
H
K
Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
ETG5111
6.0
4.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
E
S
ETG5120
6.0
4.0
1.0
2.0
1.0
A
S
ETG5410
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
K
Total: at least 6.0 ECTS credits
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MODULE: ET Road and Bridge Construction and Maintenance 81.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)
Aims
The aim of this module is to:
- give basic knowledge about road network functions,
road, bridge and traffic management design, technological processes in road and bridge construction, materials used in road and bridge construction, testing methods and standards of these materials;
- give overview of normative documents, regulating road and bridge design and construction and reasons, why the normative documentation system was developed as it currently is;
- give main knowledge about performing economic calculations in the area of road management, planning of road constructional work, basics and methods for organization and management of these works;
- give knowledge about factors affecting the road condition, basics and methods for determining maintenance and repair needs, implementation principles and technologies;
- give basic knowledge and elementary skills about road construction economic calculations and the influence of management skills to economic results of the company are shared throughout the course;
- through course papers implementation fix the theoretical knowledge obtained from the lectures and exercises and to obtain first practical skills. Show more...
Learning outcomes
Depending on the specialisatson, the student:
1. has the systematic overview of road,
bridge and traffic management design basics and can connect them with the functionality of the transportation system in general;
2. knows the principles of road safety and environmental protection and having knowledge to apply these at road or bridge design process;
3. knows different technological processes of road works execution and knows, how to choose the most appropriate according to existing conditions;
4. has knowledge about the materials used in Estonian road or bridge construction, their test methods and can orientate in the normative documentation concerning road construction materials;
5. knows quality requirements of road or bridge construction works, systems of quality assurance and control and environment requirements;
6. knows primary basics of road or bridge construction project management and economic calculations. Can analyse economic consequences of different process management types implementation;
7. is able to analyse road or bridge design projects and based on that to do construction planning;
8. knows the system of Estonian roads, streets and bridges maintenance management and requirements to the road condition;
9. knows technologies of repair and maintenance of different pavement types and road winter maintenance technologies and knows, when they have to be implemented;
10. has systematic overview of traffic management and safety and its terminology and can associate it with the transport system effectiveness;
11. knows requirements to the road or bridge design project and can draw it up according to those requirements;
12. knows economic and management problems and connection between them. Show more...
Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
ETS0110
9.0
6.0
3.0
0.0
3.0
E
K
ETT0220
9.0
6.0
4.0
0.0
2.0
E
S
ETT0230
9.0
6.0
4.0
0.0
2.0
E
K
ETT0240
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
S
ETT0250
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
S
ETT0260
6.0
4.0
0.0
0.0
4.0
A
S
ETT0320
6.0
4.0
1.0
0.0
3.0
H
K
Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
EAL0080
6.0
4.0
1.0
0.0
3.0
H
K
EPX5532
6.0
4.0
1.0
0.0
3.0
H
SK
ETS0111
3.0
2.0
0.0
0.0
2.0
H
K
ETS0120
6.0
4.0
1.0
0.0
3.0
E
S
ETS0130
9.0
6.0
3.0
0.0
3.0
E
K
ETS0140
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
S
ETS0150
6.0
4.0
1.0
2.0
1.0
E
K
ETS0160
9.0
6.0
3.0
0.0
3.0
E
S
ETT0270
6.0
4.0
3.0
0.0
1.0
E
K
ETT0280
6.0
4.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
E
S
ETT0290
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
K
ETT0310
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
H
K
ETT0330
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
S
ETT0340
6.0
4.0
2.5
0.0
1.5
E
K
ETT0350
6.0
4.0
2.5
0.0
1.5
E
S
ETT0360
6.0
4.0
3.0
0.0
1.0
E
K
Total: at least 30.0 ECTS credits
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MODULE: ET Practics 12.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)
Aims
The aim of internship si to:
- learn the work principles of road construction companies;
- acquire experience in the field of road construction through working in a company/organisation. Show more...
Learning outcomes
After completing internship, the student:
1. knows the structure of the company and its working process;
2. knows the principal processes of the company and can propose ideas for improving such processes in the area of road construction;
3. knows how to use the knowledge acquired in study. Show more...
Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
ETT0301
6.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
A
S
Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
ETT0302
6.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
A
S
ETT0303
6.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
A
S
Total: at least 6.0 ECTS credits
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MODULE: Free Courses 12.0 ECTS credits (Free choice courses)
Aims
Knowledge and abilities connected to student special interests.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge and abilities connected to student special interes
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MODULE: Diploma Work 30.0 ECTS credits (Graduation thesis)
Aims
The aim of Master's thesis is to give experiences for compiling
an engineering project and skills to apply different theoretical knowledge for solving practical problems and to present the results as a completed set of technical documentation. The topic of the work should be chosen according further specialization. Show more...
Learning outcomes
The student has:
1. experience and skills for formulating engineering problems and for compiling a work plan;
2. ability to compile a set of technical documentation for engineering problem solution;
3. the ability to apply theoretical knowledge for engineering problem analysis and solution synthesis. Show more...
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STANDARD STUDY PLAN: Autumn daytime study

