Engineering Sciences
Study programme title in Est.
Tehnikateadused
Study programme title in Engl.
Engineering Sciences
TalTech study programme code
EAXD22
MER study programme code
230084
Study programme version code
EAXD22/22
Faculty / college
E - School of Engineering
Head of study programme/study programme manager
Madis Ratassepp, Kristjan Tabri, Toomas Vaimann, Jüri Majak, Mai Uibu, Loreida Timberg
Language of instruction
Estonian, English
Study level
Doctoral study
ECTS credits
240
Volume (in hours)
6240
Self-paid study programme
no
Nominal study period
8 semesters
Study programme group
Engineering, Manufacturing and Technology
Broad area of study
Engineering, Manufacturing and Construction
Study field
Engineering and engineering trades
Curriculum group
Engineering and engineering trades (broad programmes)
Access conditions
Master degree or an equivalent recognised qualification.
Study programme aims and objectives
Acquire knowledge, skills and experience for independent research,
development, teaching and creative work in the field of engineering sciences.
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Learning outcomes of the study programme
- demonstrates acquired broad-based knowledge and a systematic overview of his/her research field;

- has a deep knowledge in his/her research topic;
- has skills to formulate, analyse and solve research problems, and critically assess the quality of solutions;
- chooses independently appropriate research methods and technologies to solve specific scientific and complex real world problems and critically assesses the obtained results and consequences;
- independently acts in the complex work and studying environment, which requires skills of management and teamwork, innovative thinking and the ability to make strategic decisions;
- has experience in publishing his/her research results in peer-reviewed high-quality international journals, is aware of commercialization opportunities of his/her research results;
- participates in and organizes teaching at the university;
- can communicate orally and in writing his/her research results for scientific community and general public;
- is aware of the ethical aspects and limitations of his/her actions, is able to act in an ethical manner considering the acceptable customs.
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Graduation requirements
Completion of the curriculum in the required amount, and the successful defence of the doctoral thesis in conformity with the requirements set by the TalTech Senate.
Degrees conferred
Doctor of Philosophy (Building and Civil Engineering and Architecture), Doctor of Philosophy (Chemical, Materials and Energy Technology), Doctor of Philosophy (Electrical Power Engineering and Mechatronics), Doctor of Philosophy (Environmental, Marine and Coastal Technology), Doctor of Philosophy (Production Engineering, Materials Engineering, Robotics, Transport and Logistics), Doctor of Philosophy (maritime)
Study programme version structure :
Module type
total ECTS credits
Transferable skills
12.0
Professional proficiency
18.0
Research
210.0
Total
240.0
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       SPECIALITY Electrical Power Engineering and Mechatronics
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         MODULE: Transferable Skills 12.0 ECTS credits (Transferable skills)
      Aims
      The aim of this module is to acquire transferable skills for various career models in research and development.
      Learning outcomes
      After completing this module the student:
      - has advanced knowledge about conducting research,

      is capable of reasoning and proving his/her claims with scientific evidence, has a wide insight of scientific methods and social aspects of research;
      - identifies and uses scientific approach for solving complex real-world problems, including working in teams or leading a team;
      - can identify the processes and practices in research, development, and teaching activities in a university and in research companies;
      - masters the skills to communicate effectively and concisely in written, oral and visual form to a general and scientific audience;
      - develops organizational skills and project and technology management capabilities.
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      Elective courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Didactics of Higher Education - Theoretical Bases and Application
      EME9030
      6.0
      2.0
      1.0
      0.0
      1.0
      A
      K
      Didactics of Higher Education - Theoretical Bases
      EME9040
      3.0
      2.0
      1.0
      0.0
      1.0
      A
      K
      Philosophy of Science
      MNF9010
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      A
      SK
      Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology Management
      MNI5160
      6.0
      3.0
      1.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      S
      Managing Research Projects
      MNI9060
      3.0
      2.0
      1.0
      0.0
      1.0
      A
      K
      Career Development
      UTT9012
      3.0
      2.0
      1.0
      0.0
      1.0
      A
      K
      Initiation to Scientific Writing
      UTT9101
      3.0
      1.5
      1.5
      0.0
      0.0
      A
      S
      Academic Writing Workshop
      UTT9102
      3.0
      1.5
      1.5
      0.0
      0.0
      H
      K
      Total: at least 12.0 ECTS credits
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         MODULE: Electrical Power Engineering and Mechatronics 18.0 ECTS credits (Professional proficiency)
      Aims
      The aim of this module is to enable students to obtain skills and experiences for individual research and development activities in specific field of study,
      in pedagogical work and in solving research and development problems as well as preparing presentations and presenting research findings.
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      Learning outcomes
      After completing this module, the student:
      - applies the content

      and extent of existing knowledge and methods in the research area as well as external relationships between other domains;
      - independently and critically analyzes, synthesizes and evaluates new sophisticated ideas in the specialty in Electrical Power Engineering and Mechatronics research area and creatively identifies and formulates research problems within an exact scientific context;
      - argues and participates in pertinent discussions in his/her mother tongue and in a foreign language;
      - publishes original results in Electrical Power Engineering and Mechatronics research area of his/her research work in internationally pre-reviewed scientific publications;
      - initiates, compiles, implements and critically evaluates research and development work in Electrical Power Engineering and Mechatronics research area;
      - makes scientific and ethical assessments, understands the possibilities and restrictions of science, its social role and human responsibilities in the use of science achievements;
      - imparts his/her knowledge through teaching, supervising and demonstrating a broad knowledge and systematic overview in the field of electrical and mechatronics research, as well as deep and up-to-date knowledge in a narrower field of specialization.
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      Elective courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Seminar on Electrical Power Engineering and Mechatronics I
      EED9010
      6.0
      4.0
      1.0
      3.0
      0.0
      E
      SK
      Seminar on Electrical Power Engineering and Mechatronics II
      EED9020
      6.0
      4.0
      1.0
      3.0
      0.0
      E
      SK
      Doctoral Degree Course Seminar
      EED9110
      6.0
      0.0
      0.0
      0.0
      0.0
      A
      SK
      Emerging Power Conversion Technologies
      EED9130
      6.0
      2.0
      2.0
      0.0
      0.0
      A
      SK
      Advanced Power Engineering and Mechatronics
      EED9140
      6.0
      2.0
      2.0
      0.0
      0.0
      A
      K
      Data Processing and Visualization for Science and Engineering
      EXX9067
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      A
      K
      Total: at least 18.0 ECTS credits
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         MODULE: Research 210.0 ECTS credits (Research)
      Aims
      The aim of research module is to gain experience in independent
      research and development activities and in-depth knowledge in specific research topic; and to acquire skills in advanced academic writing, supervision, teaching in student's research field, and communication of research results, and management of research.
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      Learning outcomes
      After completing the research module the student:
      - applies

      profound knowledge and systematic overview of his/her research field and a profound knowledge in his/her own narrow field of specialization;
      - analyses the existing knowledge and research methods within the research field as well as external relationships between other domains;
      - initiates, plans and individually carries on his/her research, interprets and critically assesses the obtained results;
      - applies skills in solving practical and theoretical problems, working independently as well as in a team, in a research laboratory or a company;
      - applies critical reading skills and analyses scientific literature, raises research problems and evaluates the novelty, importance and impact of possible solutions;
      - presents his/her research results for academic audience and general public;
      - acquires argumentation skills and participates in discussions on the subject;
      - publishes original research results in internationally peer-reviewed scientific journals, promotes his/her research field, creates research terminology;
      - is skilled to supervise students and conduct studies;
      - is aware of and applies research and development work practices and norms;
      - is familiar with the international and local research community of his/her research field, can network, and is able to find possibilities for cooperation;
      - analyses the application possibilities of his/her research and finds such possibilities also outside the university.
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         STANDARD STUDY PLAN: Autumn daytime study
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       SPECIALITY Maritime
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         MODULE: Transferable Skills 12.0 ECTS credits (Transferable skills)
      Aims
      The aim of this module is to acquire transferable skills for various career models in research and development.
      Learning outcomes
      After completing this module the student:
      - has advanced knowledge about conducting research,

      is capable of reasoning and proving his/her claims with scientific evidence, has a wide insight of scientific methods and social aspects of research;
      - identifies and uses scientific approach for solving complex real-world problems, including working in teams or leading a team;
      - can identify the processes and practices in research, development, and teaching activities in a university and in research companies;
      - masters the skills to communicate effectively and concisely in written, oral and visual form to a general and scientific audience;
      - develops organizational skills and project and technology management capabilities.
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      Elective courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Didactics of Higher Education - Theoretical Bases and Application
      EME9030
      6.0
      2.0
      1.0
      0.0
      1.0
      A
      K
      Didactics of Higher Education - Theoretical Bases
      EME9040
      3.0
      2.0
      1.0
      0.0
      1.0
      A
      K
      Philosophy of Science
      MNF9010
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      A
      SK
      Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology Management
      MNI5160
      6.0
      3.0
      1.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      S
      Managing Research Projects
      MNI9060
      3.0
      2.0
      1.0
      0.0
      1.0
      A
      K
      Career Development
      UTT9012
      3.0
      2.0
      1.0
      0.0
      1.0
      A
      K
      Initiation to Scientific Writing
      UTT9101
      3.0
      1.5
      1.5
      0.0
      0.0
      A
      S
      Academic Writing Workshop
      UTT9102
      3.0
      1.5
      1.5
      0.0
      0.0
      H
      K
      Total: at least 12.0 ECTS credits
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         MODULE: Maritime 18.0 ECTS credits (Professional proficiency)
      Aims
      The aim of this module is to provide a sound knowledge of research area of maritime,
      to educate high class scientists with profound understanding of maritime contemporary issues, and to give the skills and experience to solve the problems related to the specific research area.
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      Learning outcomes
      After completing this module the student:
      - formulates a systematic overview of the dynamics of the maritime field,

      and hypothesizes about consequences of actions and critical points of operations;
      - has enhanced in depth overview and knowledge of scientific maritime research fields and integrates different fields;
      - has systematic knowledge and the skills of his/her own maritime research area, and develops new methods;
      - formulates specific field related research problems, solves them by using combination of appropriate methods and critically analyzes the results;
      - constructs perspective about social, ethical, and sustainable aspects of maritime sector, and constructively assesses the possibilities of commercial applications of his/her scientific work.
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      Elective courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Advanced Marine Hydrodynamics
      VLD9010
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      2.0
      0.0
      A
      SK
      Nautical Operations
      VLD9020
      6.0
      4.0
      1.0
      2.0
      1.0
      A
      SK
      Design, development and maintenance of ports, waterways and coastal areas
      VMD9010
      6.0
      4.0
      1.0
      2.0
      1.0
      A
      SK
      Transportation Systems: Quantitative Perspective
      VMD9020
      6.0
      4.0
      1.0
      0.0
      3.0
      A
      SK
      Maritime Industry's Digital Transformation
      VMD9030
      6.0
      4.0
      1.0
      1.0
      2.0
      A
      SK
      Smart Maritime Economics
      VMD9040
      6.0
      4.0
      1.0
      1.0
      2.0
      A
      SK
      Total: at least 18.0 ECTS credits
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         MODULE: Research 210.0 ECTS credits (Research)
      Aims
      The aim of research module is to gain experience in independent
      research and development activities and in-depth knowledge in specific research topic; and to acquire skills in advanced academic writing, supervision, teaching in student's research field, and communication of research results, and management of research.
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      Learning outcomes
      After completing the research module the student:
      - applies

      profound knowledge and systematic overview of his/her research field and a profound knowledge in his/her own narrow field of specialization;
      - analyses the existing knowledge and research methods within the research field as well as external relationships between other domains;
      - initiates, plans and individually carries on his/her research, interprets and critically assesses the obtained results;
      - applies skills in solving practical and theoretical problems, working independently as well as in a team, in a research laboratory or a company;
      - applies critical reading skills and analyses scientific literature, raises research problems and evaluates the novelty, importance and impact of possible solutions;
      - presents his/her research results for academic audience and general public;
      - acquires argumentation skills and participates in discussions on the subject;
      - publishes original research results in internationally peer-reviewed scientific journals, promotes his/her research field, creates research terminology;
      - is skilled to supervise students and conduct studies;
      - is aware of and applies research and development work practices and norms;
      - is familiar with the international and local research community of his/her research field, can network, and is able to find possibilities for cooperation;
      - analyses the application possibilities of his/her research and finds such possibilities also outside the university.
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         STANDARD STUDY PLAN: Autumn daytime study
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       SPECIALITY Environmental, Coastal and Marine Technology
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         MODULE: Transferable Skills 12.0 ECTS credits (Transferable skills)
      Aims
      The aim of this module is to acquire transferable skills for various career models in research and development.
      Learning outcomes
      After completing this module the student:
      - has advanced knowledge about conducting research,

      is capable of reasoning and proving his/her claims with scientific evidence, has a wide insight of scientific methods and social aspects of research;
      - identifies and uses scientific approach for solving complex real-world problems, including working in teams or leading a team;
      - can identify the processes and practices in research, development, and teaching activities in a university and in research companies;
      - masters the skills to communicate effectively and concisely in written, oral and visual form to a general and scientific audience;
      - develops organizational skills and project and technology management capabilities.
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      Elective courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Didactics of Higher Education - Theoretical Bases and Application
      EME9030
      6.0
      2.0
      1.0
      0.0
      1.0
      A
      K
      Didactics of Higher Education - Theoretical Bases
      EME9040
      3.0
      2.0
      1.0
      0.0
      1.0
      A
      K
      Philosophy of Science
      MNF9010
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      A
      SK
      Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology Management
      MNI5160
      6.0
      3.0
      1.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      S
      Managing Research Projects
      MNI9060
      3.0
      2.0
      1.0
      0.0
      1.0
      A
      K
      Career Development
      UTT9012
      3.0
      2.0
      1.0
      0.0
      1.0
      A
      K
      Initiation to Scientific Writing
      UTT9101
      3.0
      1.5
      1.5
      0.0
      0.0
      A
      S
      Academic Writing Workshop
      UTT9102
      3.0
      1.5
      1.5
      0.0
      0.0
      H
      K
      Total: at least 12.0 ECTS credits
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         MODULE: Environmental, Coastal and Marine Technology 18.0 ECTS credits (Professional proficiency)
      Aims
      The module encompasses methods and techniques for the understanding, simulation and engineering of environmental, coastal and marine systems and structures.

      The aim of the module is to provide the specific knowledge and skills for independent professional scientific and academic activity in the field of environmental, marine and coastal technology.
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      Learning outcomes
      After completing this module the student:
      - develops, analyzes

      and assesses the technological concepts and simulation tools for existing and future technology-based industry and resource management;
      - makes well-reasoned choices of methods for solving the relevant problems;
      - applies and further develops relevant knowledge and tools in mathematics, physics, statistics, engineering and ICT;
      - defines, synthesizes, models, develops and analyses complex theoretical, technical, cross-disciplinary, and practical problems within the research field and other closely related fields, both independently and in a team;
      - interprets and critically evaluates the results and conclusions of the research work;
      - identifies and analyses the trends and innovation directions within the research field.
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      Elective courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Individual Studies Centered on Research Topic
      EAX9040
      6.0
      4.0
      1.0
      3.0
      0.0
      E
      SK
      Environmental Impact Assessment and Audit
      EKE5090
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      1.0
      1.0
      E
      K
      Finite Element Method
      EMD5120
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      S
      Environmental Fluid Mechanics
      EMH5090
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      A
      K
      Data Processing and Visualization for Science and Engineering
      EXX9067
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      A
      K
      Matlab and numerical modelling
      YMX0261
      6.0
      4.0
      1.0
      0.0
      3.0
      A
      SK
      Mathematics for PhD Students
      YMX9303
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      K
      Total: at least 18.0 ECTS credits
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         MODULE: Research 210.0 ECTS credits (Research)
      Aims
      The aim of research module is to gain experience in independent
      research and development activities and in-depth knowledge in specific research topic; and to acquire skills in advanced academic writing, supervision, teaching in student's research field, and communication of research results, and management of research.
      Show more...
      Learning outcomes
      After completing the research module the student:
      - applies

      profound knowledge and systematic overview of his/her research field and a profound knowledge in his/her own narrow field of specialization;
      - analyses the existing knowledge and research methods within the research field as well as external relationships between other domains;
      - initiates, plans and individually carries on his/her research, interprets and critically assesses the obtained results;
      - applies skills in solving practical and theoretical problems, working independently as well as in a team, in a research laboratory or a company;
      - applies critical reading skills and analyses scientific literature, raises research problems and evaluates the novelty, importance and impact of possible solutions;
      - presents his/her research results for academic audience and general public;
      - acquires argumentation skills and participates in discussions on the subject;
      - publishes original research results in internationally peer-reviewed scientific journals, promotes his/her research field, creates research terminology;
      - is skilled to supervise students and conduct studies;
      - is aware of and applies research and development work practices and norms;
      - is familiar with the international and local research community of his/her research field, can network, and is able to find possibilities for cooperation;
      - analyses the application possibilities of his/her research and finds such possibilities also outside the university.
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         STANDARD STUDY PLAN: Autumn daytime study
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       SPECIALITY Chemical, Materials and Energy Technology
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         MODULE: Transferable Skills 12.0 ECTS credits (Transferable skills)
      Aims
      The aim of this module is to acquire transferable skills for various career models in research and development.
      Learning outcomes
      After completing this module the student:
      - has advanced knowledge about conducting research,

      is capable of reasoning and proving his/her claims with scientific evidence, has a wide insight of scientific methods and social aspects of research;
      - identifies and uses scientific approach for solving complex real-world problems, including working in teams or leading a team;
      - can identify the processes and practices in research, development, and teaching activities in a university and in research companies;
      - masters the skills to communicate effectively and concisely in written, oral and visual form to a general and scientific audience;
      - develops organizational skills and project and technology management capabilities.
      Show more...
      Elective courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Didactics of Higher Education - Theoretical Bases and Application
      EME9030
      6.0
      2.0
      1.0
      0.0
      1.0
      A
      K
      Didactics of Higher Education - Theoretical Bases
      EME9040
      3.0
      2.0
      1.0
      0.0
      1.0
      A
      K
      Philosophy of Science
      MNF9010
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      A
      SK
      Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology Management
      MNI5160
      6.0
      3.0
      1.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      S
      Managing Research Projects
      MNI9060
      3.0
      2.0
      1.0
      0.0
      1.0
      A
      K
      Career Development
      UTT9012
      3.0
      2.0
      1.0
      0.0
      1.0
      A
      K
      Initiation to Scientific Writing
      UTT9101
      3.0
      1.5
      1.5
      0.0
      0.0
      A
      S
      Academic Writing Workshop
      UTT9102
      3.0
      1.5
      1.5
      0.0
      0.0
      H
      K
      Total: at least 12.0 ECTS credits
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         MODULE: Chemical, Materials and Energy Technology 18.0 ECTS credits (Professional proficiency)
      Aims
      The aim of this module is to acquire theoretical knowledge and practical skills in professional scientific and academic activity in the field of chemical,
      materials and environmental technology.
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      Learning outcomes
      The student:
      - implements core knowledge in the field of chemical, materials and energy technology;


      - applies appropriate methods in setting and solving problems in his / her field of research and is able to interpret and critically evaluate the obtained results;
      - identifies the trends and innovation directions within the specific research field.
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      Compulsory courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Advanced Characterization Techniques
      EKX9030
      6.0
      4.0
      3.0
      0.0
      1.0
      E
      K
      Advanced Characterization Techniques II
      EKX9032
      6.0
      4.0
      3.0
      1.0
      0.0
      E
      S
      Total: 12.0 ECTS credits
      Elective courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Environmental Impact Assessment and Audit
      EKE5090
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      1.0
      1.0
      E
      K
      Data Processing and Visualization for Science and Engineering
      EXX9067
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      A
      K
      Green Chemistry
      LKK9020
      3.0
      2.0
      1.5
      0.0
      0.5
      E
      K
      Matlab and numerical modelling
      YMX0261
      6.0
      4.0
      1.0
      0.0
      3.0
      A
      SK
      Mathematics for PhD Students
      YMX9303
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      K
      Total: at least 6.0 ECTS credits
    • +
         MODULE: Research 210.0 ECTS credits (Research)
      Aims
      The aim of research module is to gain experience in independent
      research and development activities and in-depth knowledge in specific research topic; and to acquire skills in advanced academic writing, supervision, teaching in student's research field, and communication of research results, and management of research.
      Show more...
      Learning outcomes
      After completing the research module the student:
      - applies

      profound knowledge and systematic overview of his/her research field and a profound knowledge in his/her own narrow field of specialization;
      - analyses the existing knowledge and research methods within the research field as well as external relationships between other domains;
      - initiates, plans and individually carries on his/her research, interprets and critically assesses the obtained results;
      - applies skills in solving practical and theoretical problems, working independently as well as in a team, in a research laboratory or a company;
      - applies critical reading skills and analyses scientific literature, raises research problems and evaluates the novelty, importance and impact of possible solutions;
      - presents his/her research results for academic audience and general public;
      - acquires argumentation skills and participates in discussions on the subject;
      - publishes original research results in internationally peer-reviewed scientific journals, promotes his/her research field, creates research terminology;
      - is skilled to supervise students and conduct studies;
      - is aware of and applies research and development work practices and norms;
      - is familiar with the international and local research community of his/her research field, can network, and is able to find possibilities for cooperation;
      - analyses the application possibilities of his/her research and finds such possibilities also outside the university.
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         STANDARD STUDY PLAN: Autumn daytime study
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       SPECIALITY Building and Civil Engineering and Architecture
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         MODULE: Transferable Skills 12.0 ECTS credits (Transferable skills)
      Aims
      The aim of this module is to acquire transferable skills for various career models in research and development.
      Learning outcomes
      After completing this module the student:
      - has advanced knowledge about conducting research,

      is capable of reasoning and proving his/her claims with scientific evidence, has a wide insight of scientific methods and social aspects of research;
      - identifies and uses scientific approach for solving complex real-world problems, including working in teams or leading a team;
      - can identify the processes and practices in research, development, and teaching activities in a university and in research companies;
      - masters the skills to communicate effectively and concisely in written, oral and visual form to a general and scientific audience;
      - develops organizational skills and project and technology management capabilities.
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      Elective courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Didactics of Higher Education - Theoretical Bases and Application
      EME9030
      6.0
      2.0
      1.0
      0.0
      1.0
      A
      K
      Didactics of Higher Education - Theoretical Bases
      EME9040
      3.0
      2.0
      1.0
      0.0
      1.0
      A
      K
      Philosophy of Science
      MNF9010
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      A
      SK
      Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology Management
      MNI5160
      6.0
      3.0
      1.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      S
      Managing Research Projects
      MNI9060
      3.0
      2.0
      1.0
      0.0
      1.0
      A
      K
      Career Development
      UTT9012
      3.0
      2.0
      1.0
      0.0
      1.0
      A
      K
      Initiation to Scientific Writing
      UTT9101
      3.0
      1.5
      1.5
      0.0
      0.0
      A
      S
      Academic Writing Workshop
      UTT9102
      3.0
      1.5
      1.5
      0.0
      0.0
      H
      K
      Total: at least 12.0 ECTS credits
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         MODULE: Building and Civil Engineering and Architecture 18.0 ECTS credits (Professional proficiency)
      Aims
      The aim of this module is to deepen the skills in specific topics
      in the scientific field of his/her doctoral dissertation; to bring the doctoral student's knowledge and skills to the level of a highly recognized professional at the international level.
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      Learning outcomes
      After completing his module the student:
      - analyzes, interprets,

      synthesizes and disseminates specialty specific knowledge in the disciplines connected to his/her doctoral dissertation;
      - has a systematic overview of the development trends in civil engineering or architectural sciences and can assess the impact of critical key factors on the civil engineering discipline;
      - knows thoroughly the technical, economic, sustainable and social aspects related to the civil engineering research field and can make decisions on the choice of proper scientific solutions.
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      Elective courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Hygrothermal Modelling
      EEA5013
      6.0
      3.0
      1.0
      1.0
      1.0
      E
      K
      Energy Simulation of Buildings
      EEA5042
      6.0
      4.0
      0.0
      2.0
      2.0
      H
      S
      Environmental Impact Assessment and Audit
      EKE5090
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      1.0
      1.0
      E
      K
      Finite Element Method
      EMD5120
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      S
      Environmental Fluid Mechanics
      EMH5090
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      A
      K
      Startup Entrepreneurship for Built Environment
      EPX5020
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      2.0
      0.0
      E
      SK
      Building Information Management and Modelling (BIM II)
      EPX5532
      6.0
      4.0
      1.0
      0.0
      3.0
      H
      SK
      Data Processing and Visualization for Science and Engineering
      EXX9067
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      A
      K
      Research Methods in Social Sciences
      HHL9100
      6.0
      4.0
      2.5
      0.0
      1.5
      H
      SK
      Biodeterioration of Materials
      KCM0350
      6.0
      4.0
      3.0
      0.0
      1.0
      E
      SK
      Advanced Mathematics for PhD Students
      YMX9301
      9.0
      6.0
      2.0
      0.0
      4.0
      E
      K
      Total: at least 18.0 ECTS credits
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         MODULE: Research 210.0 ECTS credits (Research)
      Aims
      The aim of research module is to gain experience in independent
      research and development activities and in-depth knowledge in specific research topic; and to acquire skills in advanced academic writing, supervision, teaching in student's research field, and communication of research results, and management of research.
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      Learning outcomes
      After completing the research module the student:
      - applies

      profound knowledge and systematic overview of his/her research field and a profound knowledge in his/her own narrow field of specialization;
      - analyses the existing knowledge and research methods within the research field as well as external relationships between other domains;
      - initiates, plans and individually carries on his/her research, interprets and critically assesses the obtained results;
      - applies skills in solving practical and theoretical problems, working independently as well as in a team, in a research laboratory or a company;
      - applies critical reading skills and analyses scientific literature, raises research problems and evaluates the novelty, importance and impact of possible solutions;
      - presents his/her research results for academic audience and general public;
      - acquires argumentation skills and participates in discussions on the subject;
      - publishes original research results in internationally peer-reviewed scientific journals, promotes his/her research field, creates research terminology;
      - is skilled to supervise students and conduct studies;
      - is aware of and applies research and development work practices and norms;
      - is familiar with the international and local research community of his/her research field, can network, and is able to find possibilities for cooperation;
      - analyses the application possibilities of his/her research and finds such possibilities also outside the university.
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         STANDARD STUDY PLAN: Autumn daytime study
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       SPECIALITY Production and Materials Engineering, Robotics, Transport and Logistics
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         MODULE: Transferable Skills 12.0 ECTS credits (Transferable skills)
      Aims
      The aim of this module is to acquire transferable skills for various career models in research and development.
      Learning outcomes
      After completing this module the student:
      - has advanced knowledge about conducting research,

      is capable of reasoning and proving his/her claims with scientific evidence, has a wide insight of scientific methods and social aspects of research;
      - identifies and uses scientific approach for solving complex real-world problems, including working in teams or leading a team;
      - can identify the processes and practices in research, development, and teaching activities in a university and in research companies;
      - masters the skills to communicate effectively and concisely in written, oral and visual form to a general and scientific audience;
      - develops organizational skills and project and technology management capabilities.
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      Elective courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Didactics of Higher Education - Theoretical Bases and Application
      EME9030
      6.0
      2.0
      1.0
      0.0
      1.0
      A
      K
      Didactics of Higher Education - Theoretical Bases
      EME9040
      3.0
      2.0
      1.0
      0.0
      1.0
      A
      K
      Philosophy of Science
      MNF9010
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      A
      SK
      Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology Management
      MNI5160
      6.0
      3.0
      1.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      S
      Managing Research Projects
      MNI9060
      3.0
      2.0
      1.0
      0.0
      1.0
      A
      K
      Career Development
      UTT9012
      3.0
      2.0
      1.0
      0.0
      1.0
      A
      K
      Initiation to Scientific Writing
      UTT9101
      3.0
      1.5
      1.5
      0.0
      0.0
      A
      S
      Academic Writing Workshop
      UTT9102
      3.0
      1.5
      1.5
      0.0
      0.0
      H
      K
      Total: at least 12.0 ECTS credits
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         MODULE: Production and Materials Engineering, Robotics, Transport and Logistics 18.0 ECTS credits (Professional proficiency)
      Aims
      The aim of this module is to train the students to get scientific and technological expertise in the field of specialization whether in product development,
      materials and manufacturing engineering, robotics, transport and logistics management; and to prepare the students for careers as scientists and engineers in which their scientific and innovative insight and analytical thinking are at the forefront in their field.
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      Learning outcomes
      After completing this module the student:
      - has acquired advanced

      scientific and technical knowledge of state-of-the-art in their field of specialization such as product development, materials and manufacturing engineering, robotics, transport and logistic management;
      - conducts basic or/and applied research and development with expertise in a specialized field independently;
      - identifies problems and requirements in the field of study, designing innovative experimental and theoretical methods to address and solve them;
      - has the skills to think critically and creatively in defining research and technological questions and to outline strategies of inquiry.
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      Compulsory courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Mathematical Techniques for Optimal Design
      EMT9020
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      S
      Total: 6.0 ECTS credits
      Elective courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Research Methods and Experimental Techniques
      EMX9050
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      A
      S
      Advanced Engineering Materials
      EMX9060
      6.0
      3.0
      2.0
      0.0
      1.0
      A
      S
      Transport and Logistics Management
      EMX9070
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      1.0
      1.0
      E
      SK
      Advances in Product Development, Production Engineering and Robotics
      EMX9080
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      A
      S
      Total: at least 12.0 ECTS credits
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         MODULE: Research 210.0 ECTS credits (Research)
      Aims
      The aim of research module is to gain experience in independent
      research and development activities and in-depth knowledge in specific research topic; and to acquire skills in advanced academic writing, supervision, teaching in student's research field, and communication of research results, and management of research.
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      Learning outcomes
      After completing the research module the student:
      - applies

      profound knowledge and systematic overview of his/her research field and a profound knowledge in his/her own narrow field of specialization;
      - analyses the existing knowledge and research methods within the research field as well as external relationships between other domains;
      - initiates, plans and individually carries on his/her research, interprets and critically assesses the obtained results;
      - applies skills in solving practical and theoretical problems, working independently as well as in a team, in a research laboratory or a company;
      - applies critical reading skills and analyses scientific literature, raises research problems and evaluates the novelty, importance and impact of possible solutions;
      - presents his/her research results for academic audience and general public;
      - acquires argumentation skills and participates in discussions on the subject;
      - publishes original research results in internationally peer-reviewed scientific journals, promotes his/her research field, creates research terminology;
      - is skilled to supervise students and conduct studies;
      - is aware of and applies research and development work practices and norms;
      - is familiar with the international and local research community of his/her research field, can network, and is able to find possibilities for cooperation;
      - analyses the application possibilities of his/her research and finds such possibilities also outside the university.
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         STANDARD STUDY PLAN: Autumn daytime study