Study programme title in Est.

Rakenduskeemia ja geenitehnoloogia

Study programme title in Engl.

Applied Chemistry and Gene Technology

TalTech study programme code

LAAB17

MER study programme code

167337

Study programme version code

LAAB17/24

Faculty / college

L - School of Science

Head of study programme/study programme manager

Ott Scheler

Language of instruction

Estonian

Study level

Bachelor study

ECTS credits

180

Self-paid study programme

no

Nominal study period

6 semesters

Study programme group

Physical Sciences

Broad area of study

Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics

Study field

Physical science

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

Study programme aims and objectives

The aim of the study plan is to prepare a professional who has Show more...
basic education in sciences; who is able to solve problems using science-based methodologies and who is able independently to apply her/his knowledge for solving of practical problems in different fields of chemistry, food and gene technology in enterprises, laboratories and government organizations. Student is able to continue studies in various master programs requiring broad knowledge in natural sciences.

Learning outcomes of the study programme

Upon completion of the curriculum, the student:
- has comprehensive knowledge in mathematics, Show more...
physics, computer science and different fields of chemistry, experimental biology and biotechnology to work as a professional and continue studies on the master level and obtaining higher degrees and continue studies in master level;
- is able to use contemporary instrumentation and methods in chemistry, food and gene technology for solving problems in R&D;
- has a systematic understanding of principles, problems, development and position of the specialty in the field of science and technology;
- understands the nature of the scientific method;
- knows the scientific literature and databases and is able to obtain and critically evaluate the information for studies and professional work and is ready for lifelong learning.

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

Bachelor of Science