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
EATI02/24
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: Information and communication technology 6.0 ECTS credits (General studies)
Aims
To provide students with the knowledge of how to use ICT-tools for creating,
presenting and understanding information and solutions to deal with tasks encountered in their academic, personal and professional life in a creative, efficient and effective manner. To enable students to understand the operational principles of information technology and to take into account the interactive use, security, legal and ethical principles of IT. To develop critical analysis capacity together with a responsible attitude towards the secure and ethical use of information technology. To provide sufficient basic knowledge for continuing in-depth study of the ICT-tools applicable to the chosen specialised field of study. Show more...
Learning outcomes
The student who has covered courses will:
1. Know the principles of ICT, including hardware and computer networks.
2). Be able to efficiently and effectively use information (including internet and database) search tools.
3. Be able to create content and critically evaluate and analyse the result using:
3.1 office software and collaboration environments, including word processing-, spreadsheet- and presentation software and cloud-based tools.
3.2 sound-, image- and video-production tools.
4. Have acquired the principles of algorithmic thinking.
5. Understand cyber security and ethics principles. Show more...
Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
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
+
MODULE: Language Training and Expression Skills 9.0 ECTS credits (General studies)
Aims
To acquire foreign language skills at Level B2/C1 for the purpose of using specific foreign language study materials,
participating in studies (listening to lectures, taking part in seminars) conducted in this foreign language and with the purpose of enhancing professional communication (participating in discussions, meetings and negotiations), recording one’s work results and giving presentations.
Revision of written skills of self expression in the Estonian language.
develop the skill of looking through visual studies and give information about the rules of spatial composition. Show more...
Learning outcomes
1. Can understand popular-scientific texts related to one’s
field of studies and summaries them both orally and in writing and guess the meaning of unfamiliar words from the context;
2. Can understand whether statements about a text are true or false and justify one’s decision by providing reference to the relevant part of the text;
3. Can express ideas in a clear and well-structured way both orally and in writing, can compose and give informative presentations related to one’s field of studies. 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
Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
EAV0030
3.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
0.0
A
S
EAV0032
6.0
4.0
1.0
1.5
1.5
A
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 6.0 ECTS credits
+
MODULE: Mathematics 18.0 ECTS credits (General studies)
Aims
To provide basic knowledge of the mathematical disciplines applicable to the specific area of specialisation.
To demonstrate possible applications of these disciplines in solving engineering problems. To accustom students to a model-based approach to the problem areas of their specialist field and to solving specific problems. Show more...
Learning outcomes
The student who has covered courses will:
1. Understand the mathematical concepts in their field and how they are represented.
2. Understand the probabilistic nature of events and the simple applications of statistics; understand and be able to use diagrams.
3. Be able to solve extremum problems.
4. Knowbasic matrix and vector algebra terminology, linear equations and will be able to solve typical problems relating to their field;
5. Know the principle terminology, features and applications of differential and integral calculus of functions with respect to one or, if required, more variables;
6. Know the concepts and methods related to their field and will be able to apply them.
7. Know the terminology of probability theory and mathematical statistics; be able to find point and interval estimates;
8. Be 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
YMX0230
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
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
Total: at least 6.0 ECTS credits
+
MODULE: Social Sciences and Entrepreneurship 18.0 ECTS credits (General studies)
Aims
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. To explain good scientific practice and teach research methodologies appropriate to students' specific fields of study.
To 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. To form understanding of responsibility of the construction contractor and development of construction entrepreneurship in EU and Estonia.
To form understanding, how to develop and test ideas, and actual business models. Show more...
Learning outcomes
1. Understand 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. Be 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
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
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
HPP2030
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
H
SK
Total: at least 12.0 ECTS credits
+
MODULE: EG Complementary Construction Studies 30.0 ECTS credits (Core studies)
Aims
To give basic knowledge and an overview of the relationships between taught courses.
Learning outcomes
1. Ability to determine the main soil properties and use the relationships between index properties of soils;
2. Able to select canal parameters (hydraulic radius etc) for free-surface flow;
3. Knows basic principles for culvert calculations;
4. Knows calculations of surface- and groundwater flow for road and bridge construction and head-water systems and
5. Able to use frequency analysis for hydrometric measurements.
6. Ability to choose and use various building materials in the design and construction process;
7. Knows building mechanisms;
8. Knows building structures elements and constructions. Show more...
Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
EEK5031
6.0
4.0
3.0
1.0
0.0
E
S
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
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
EPM5100
6.0
4.0
2.0
2.0
0.0
E
S
Total: at least 12.0 ECTS credits
+
MODULE: EG Natural Sciences and Mechanics 30.0 ECTS credits (Core studies)
Aims
To educate students in finding, assessing and applying essential knowledge from the natural sciences to their own field of study.
To 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.
To 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.
To 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
The student:
1. Knows the basic principles of conducting physics experiaents and can assess the results and the uncertainties of the results;
2. Is able to apply physics values, units, vector algebra, differential and integral calculations in analysing and solving mechanical, thermodynamic, electromagnetic and optical problems relating to their specific field of study;
3. Is able to relate mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetics and optics to problems in their own specialised area of the engineering sciences and apply them in describing and analysing environmental phenomena.
4. Be able to link the theoretical knowledge obtained in the strength of materials to calculations of load bearing structures. Show more...
Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
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
UTT0080
6.0
4.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
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
EKE5080
6.0
4.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
A
SK
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 6.0 ECTS credits
+
MODULE: Geodesy 9.0 ECTS credits (Core studies)
Aims
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
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. 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: Engineering Graphics 15.0 ECTS credits (Core studies)
Aims
to develop the ability of conception of space and graphic modelling skills;
to give theoretical and practical knowledge of making and reading drawings;
to develop the ability of thinking by geometrical forms of objects. Show more...
Learning outcomes
1. knows, how to use the concepts ofengineering graphics in various fields of their applications;
2. is able to think logically, analytically and systematically to solve space geometrical tasks by means of drawings and images;
3. ability to use knowledge and skills of descriptive geometry to solve problems in other subjects as well as to describe and analyse the environment ;
4. is able to to use rational methods fo sovling graphical problems;
5. is able to use analysing and modelling space/volume the geometrical forms existing in nature and the artificial world;
6. is able to estimate adequaly by his own abilities and skills in descriptive geometry and attain confidence in their application. 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
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
EAV0031
6.0
4.0
0.5
2.0
1.5
A
SK
Total: at least 6.0 ECTS credits
+
MODULE: EG Construction Geodesy 18.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)
Aims
• 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
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
• 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
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
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.
Course paper implementation has to fix the theoretical knowledge obtained from the lectures and exercises and to obtain first practical skills for road design. Show more...
Learning outcomes
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
Giving knowledge about the structure of the company and work and management organisation.
To give basic knowledge possibilities for practice on site of further profession. Show more...
Learning outcomes
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...
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MODULE: Diploma Work 30.0 ECTS credits (Graduation thesis)
Aims
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
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. ablility to apply theoretical knowledge for engineering problem analysis and solution synthesis. Show more...
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STANDARD STUDY PLAN: Autumn daytime study
+
MAIN SPECIALITY 4: road and bridge engineering
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MODULE: Information and communication technology 6.0 ECTS credits (General studies)
Aims
To provide students with the knowledge of how to use ICT-tools for creating,
presenting and understanding information and solutions to deal with tasks encountered in their academic, personal and professional life in a creative, efficient and effective manner. To enable students to understand the operational principles of information technology and to take into account the interactive use, security, legal and ethical principles of IT. To develop critical analysis capacity together with a responsible attitude towards the secure and ethical use of information technology. To provide sufficient basic knowledge for continuing in-depth study of the ICT-tools applicable to the chosen specialised field of study. Show more...
Learning outcomes
The student who has covered courses will:
1. Know the principles of ICT, including hardware and computer networks.
2). Be able to efficiently and effectively use information (including internet and database) search tools.
3. Be able to create content and critically evaluate and analyse the result using:
3.1 office software and collaboration environments, including word processing-, spreadsheet- and presentation software and cloud-based tools.
3.2 sound-, image- and video-production tools.
4. Have acquired the principles of algorithmic thinking.
5. Understand cyber security and ethics principles. Show more...
Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
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
+
MODULE: Language Training and Expression Skills 9.0 ECTS credits (General studies)
Aims
To acquire foreign language skills at Level B2/C1 for the purpose of using specific foreign language study materials,
participating in studies (listening to lectures, taking part in seminars) conducted in this foreign language and with the purpose of enhancing professional communication (participating in discussions, meetings and negotiations), recording one’s work results and giving presentations.
Revision of written skills of self expression in the Estonian language.
develop the skill of looking through visual studies and give information about the rules of spatial composition. Show more...
Learning outcomes
1. Can understand popular-scientific texts related to one’s
field of studies and summaries them both orally and in writing and guess the meaning of unfamiliar words from the context;
2. Can understand whether statements about a text are true or false and justify one’s decision by providing reference to the relevant part of the text;
3. Can express ideas in a clear and well-structured way both orally and in writing, can compose and give informative presentations related to one’s field of studies. 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
Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
EAV0030
3.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
0.0
A
S
EAV0032
6.0
4.0
1.0
1.5
1.5
A
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 6.0 ECTS credits
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MODULE: Mathematics 18.0 ECTS credits (General studies)
Aims
To provide basic knowledge of the mathematical disciplines applicable to the specific area of specialisation.
To demonstrate possible applications of these disciplines in solving engineering problems. To accustom students to a model-based approach to the problem areas of their specialist field and to solving specific problems. Show more...
Learning outcomes
The student who has covered courses will:
1. Understand the mathematical concepts in their field and how they are represented.
2. Understand the probabilistic nature of events and the simple applications of statistics; understand and be able to use diagrams.
3. Be able to solve extremum problems.
4. Knowbasic matrix and vector algebra terminology, linear equations and will be able to solve typical problems relating to their field;
5. Know the principle terminology, features and applications of differential and integral calculus of functions with respect to one or, if required, more variables;
6. Know the concepts and methods related to their field and will be able to apply them.
7. Know the terminology of probability theory and mathematical statistics; be able to find point and interval estimates;
8. Be 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
YMX0230
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
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
Total: at least 6.0 ECTS credits
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MODULE: Social Sciences and Entrepreneurship 18.0 ECTS credits (General studies)
Aims
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. To explain good scientific practice and teach research methodologies appropriate to students' specific fields of study.
To 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. To form understanding of responsibility of the construction contractor and development of construction entrepreneurship in EU and Estonia.
To form understanding, how to develop and test ideas, and actual business models. Show more...
Learning outcomes
1. Understand 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. Be 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
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
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
HPP2030
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
H
SK
Total: at least 12.0 ECTS credits
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MODULE: ET Complimentary Construction Studies 42.0 ECTS credits (Core studies)
Aims
To give basic knowledges and an overview of the relationships between taught courses.
Learning outcomes
1. Ability to determine the main soil properties and use the relationships between index properties of soils;
2. Able to select canal parameters (hydraulic radius etc) for free-surface flow;
3. Knows basic principles for culvert calculations;
4. Knows calculations of surface- and groundwater flow for road and bridge construction and head-water systems and
5. Able to use frequency analysis for hydrometric measurements.
6. Ability to choose and use various building materials in the design and construction process;
7. Knows building mechanisms;
8. Knows building structures elements and constructions. Show more...
Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
EEK5031
6.0
4.0
3.0
1.0
0.0
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
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
EPM5130
6.0
4.0
3.0
0.0
1.0
E
S
Total: at least 12.0 ECTS credits
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MODULE: ET Natural Sciences and Mechanics 45.0 ECTS credits (Core studies)
Aims
To educate students in finding, assessing and applying essential knowledge from the natural sciences to their own field of study.
To 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.
To 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.
To give knowledge needed to perform stress analysis of a rod, to calculate bar deflections and perform stability analysis. To give knowledge about material testing, fatigue and dynamic loading influence.
To give knowledge about the fundamental concepts of statically determinate structural analysis, such as determination of the reactions and internal forces in the statically determinate structures (Gerber beam, frame, truss); determination of the influence lines for the beams and trusses; determination of the deflections in the structures.
To give knowledge about the fundamental concepts of statically indeterminate structural analysis, such as the energy methods, flexibility method. Show more...
Learning outcomes
The student:
1. Knows the basic principles of conducting physics experiaents and can assess the results and the uncertainties of the results;
2. Is able to apply physics values, units, vector algebra, differential and integral calculations in analysing and solving mechanical, thermodynamic, electromagnetic and optical problems relating to their specific field of study;
3. Is able to relate mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetics and optics to problems in their own specialised area of the engineering sciences and apply them in describing and analysing environmental phenomena.
4. Be able to link the theoretical knowledge obtained in the strength of materials and structural mechanics to calculations of load bearing structures and, ultimately, to apply knowledges in structural engineering practice. Show more...
Compulsory courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
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
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
EKE5080
6.0
4.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
A
SK
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
YFX0060
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
SK
Total: at least 12.0 ECTS credits
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MODULE: Geodesy 9.0 ECTS credits (Core studies)
Aims
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
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. 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: Engineering Graphics 15.0 ECTS credits (Core studies)
Aims
to develop the ability of conception of space and graphic modelling skills;
to give theoretical and practical knowledge of making and reading drawings;
to develop the ability of thinking by geometrical forms of objects. Show more...
Learning outcomes
1. knows, how to use the concepts ofengineering graphics in various fields of their applications;
2. is able to think logically, analytically and systematically to solve space geometrical tasks by means of drawings and images;
3. ability to use knowledge and skills of descriptive geometry to solve problems in other subjects as well as to describe and analyse the environment ;
4. is able to to use rational methods fo sovling graphical problems;
5. is able to use analysing and modelling space/volume the geometrical forms existing in nature and the artificial world;
6. is able to estimate adequaly by his own abilities and skills in descriptive geometry and attain confidence in their application. 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
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
EAV0031
6.0
4.0
0.5
2.0
1.5
A
SK
Total: at least 6.0 ECTS credits
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MODULE: ET Construction Geodesy 6.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)
Aims
To give the practical skills of using modern geodetic instruments
and processing of surveying data on geodetic technologies applied for the establishment of roads and utility lines. Show more...
Learning outcomes
Is able to use modern geodetic instruments for the establishment of roads.
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 78.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)
Aims
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.
To 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.
To 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.
To give knowledge about factors affecting the road condition, basics and methods for determining maintenance and repair needs, implementation principles and technologies.
To 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.
Course papers implementation has to fix the theoretical knowledge obtained from the lectures and exercises and to obtain first practical skills. Show more...
Learning outcomes
Depends of 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
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
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
ETT0320
6.0
4.0
1.0
0.0
3.0
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
ETT0371
6.0
4.0
3.0
0.0
1.0
E
S
ETT0372
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
K
Total: at least 33.0 ECTS credits
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MODULE: ET Practics 12.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)
Aims
Learning the work principles of road construction companies.
Acquisition of experience in the field of road construction through working in a company/organisation. Show more...
Learning outcomes
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
+
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...
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MODULE: Diploma Work 30.0 ECTS credits (Graduation thesis)
Aims
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
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. ablility to apply theoretical knowledge for engineering problem analysis and solution synthesis. Show more...
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STANDARD STUDY PLAN: Autumn daytime study

