Study programme title in Est.
Puidu-, plasti- ja tekstiilitehnoloogia
Study programme title in Engl.
Technology of Wood, Plastic and Textiles
TalTech study programme code
KVEM12
MER study programme code
118837
Study programme version code
KVEM12/24
Faculty / college
E - School of Engineering
Head of study programme/study programme manager
Jaan Kers
Language of instruction
English
Self-paid study programme
yes
Nominal study period
4 semesters
Study programme group
Engineering, Manufacturing and Technology
Broad area of study
Engineering, Manufacturing and Construction
Study field
Manufacturing and processing
Granting the right to conduct studies in the study programme group
õppe läbiviimise õigus
Validity date of the right to conduct studies in the study programme group
tähtajatu
No. of the decision granting the right to teach in the study programme group
112
Access conditions
Bachelor's degree or education of corresponding qualification in natural sciences or engineering in accordance with admission requirements of TalTech.
Study programme aims and objectives
The programme aims to ensure competence in wood, plastics, textile and garment production technologies, Show more...
relevant scientific research and development activities ,and solving industrial problems in the company.
The two main specializations (wood technology, technology of plastics and textiles) of the study programme is based on combining the profound theoretical courses with practically relevant problem based learning in technology courses and research projects that provide smooth transition from university studies to professional career.
The programme has been composed to prepare MSc level specialists who are able to take up high-level manager, chief engineer, technologist positions in many areas of international wood, plastics, textiles and other materials processing company or start their career in furniture, upholstery furniture or apparel industry or continue their studies at the PhD level.
Learning outcomes of the study programme
A graduate:
- knows the materials used in wood, furniture, plastics, textiles, apparel industry, and their usage in production processes
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- analyses, correlates and is able to use acquired broad-based knowledge (terms, study methods, test standards, technologies, processes and management) in the field of wood, plastics and textile technology
- has a systematic overview of broad-based knowledge on chosen specialty in general and specifically on chosen specialization (concepts, technologies, materials, research methods);
- knows current trends and actual problems of his/her specialty and has a general idea of the state of the art, as of the industry related to his/her specialty, both in Estonia and other countries;
- is able to work in a team and organise production;
- is able of choose and apply appropriate methods and technologies for solving specialty-specific problems, as well as estimating the possible consequences of solutions;
- knows basics of innovation, production, design, technology and project management knowledge in research work and in the company;
- knows the main technological processes related to his/her specialty and possibilities of sustainable development of these.
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. Show more...
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.
Degrees conferred
Master of Science in Engineering
Study programme version structure :
Module type
total ECTS credits
+
MAIN SPECIALITY 1: wood technology
+
MAIN SPECIALITY 3: technology of plastics and textiles
+
MINOR SPECIALITY MODULE: Bioproducts, sustainable chemistry and technology
Aims
To give opportunities for the student to obtain knowledge:
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- of the main principles of sustainable chemistry and technology and main environmental problems in industry in Estonia and abroad;
- of the fractionation of cellulose, chemical modification, environmental impact of different dissolution processes, synthesis methods, processes and products and options for recycling cellulose;
- of sustainable chemistry and bioconversion technologies used in biorefineries to for processing different type of feedstock’s and bio wastes to obtain biomaterials, -chemicals and –fuels and their biochemical characteristics. Deficiencies and cost effectiveness
- of biopolymers, their chemical structures, properties and functions and their highly diverged applications in bio-based materials and bioproducts based on their chemistry:
- of product lifecycle analysis, materials processing-, recycling- recovery- and energy recovery technologies
- of the modelling and optimization of life cycle analysis (LCA) of greener technologies.
Learning outcomes
- knows ands understands actual sustainable development problems and of current trends in his/her specialty and has a general idea of the state of the art, Show more...
as of the industry related to his/her specialty, both in Estonia and other countries;
- analyses, correlates and is able to use acquired broad-based knowledge in bioproducts, sustainable chemistry and technologies for solving the actual problems of the companies and in research work
- has a systematic overview of broad-based knowledge on processes of various bioconversion technologies and biochemical characteristics of a wide range of feedstocks and bio wastes used in biorefinery applications for development and productiom of bioproducts
- is able of choose and apply appropriate sustainable technologies for bioproducts production as well as estimating the possible consequences of solutions based on life cycle analysis to ensure that it is the best possible solution for the environment through the development and best practices of greener technologies.
Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
Hours per week
Lectures
Practices
Exercises
E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
Teaching semester
EKP0360
6.0
4.0
2.0
1.0
1.0
E
S
EKW0400
6.0
4.0
3.0
1.0
0.0
E
S
EKW0470
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
2.0
E
S
KAK8220
6.0
4.0
3.0
0.0
1.0
E
SK
KMP0340
6.0
4.0
1.0
1.0
2.0
E
SK
LKK0130
6.0
4.0
2.0
1.5
0.5
E
K
LKK0180
6.0
4.0
3.0
0.5
0.5
E
K
LKK0190
6.0
4.0
3.0
0.0
1.0
E
K
Total: at least 48.0 ECTS credits