Marine Engineering
Study programme title in Est.
Meretehnika ja laevaehitus
Study programme title in Engl.
Marine Engineering
TalTech study programme code
SDSR10
MER study programme code
102224
Study programme version code
SDSR10/25
Faculty / college
E - School of Engineering
Head of study programme/study programme manager
Kalju Saar
Language of instruction
Estonian
Study level
Applied higher education study
ECTS credits
240
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
Motor vehicles, ships and aircraft
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
Secondary school leaving certificate or an equivalent recognised foreign qualification.
According to the general requirements of TalTech. Show more...
According to the general requirements of TalTech. Show more...
Study programme aims and objectives
- to train specialists with broad engineering skills and expert know-how of specific technological solutions applicable in marine environment,
of small craft engineering technologies, materials, equipment, as well as of production control, management and business;
- to create prerequisites for obtaining an EQF Level 6 qualification of an engineer with specialisation in Small Craft Building, Electronic Systems, or Materials Technology, and for continuation of studies at Master’s level in the study field of engineering, technology and/or production (e.g., Nordic Master in Maritime Engineering);
- to support and motivate independent learning, experimenting and self-development of students; to facilitate that they use their knowledge of science, technology and social sciences towards creation and or/ application and launch of environmentally sustainable technological solutions and/or products in small craft engineering/manufacturing plants;
- to provide students with knowledge and skills enabling them, upon graduation, to work as process or production managers, at plants manufacturing watercraft or their components, and/or as designers, construction technologists or specialists at organisations of technical surveys. Show more...
of small craft engineering technologies, materials, equipment, as well as of production control, management and business;
- to create prerequisites for obtaining an EQF Level 6 qualification of an engineer with specialisation in Small Craft Building, Electronic Systems, or Materials Technology, and for continuation of studies at Master’s level in the study field of engineering, technology and/or production (e.g., Nordic Master in Maritime Engineering);
- to support and motivate independent learning, experimenting and self-development of students; to facilitate that they use their knowledge of science, technology and social sciences towards creation and or/ application and launch of environmentally sustainable technological solutions and/or products in small craft engineering/manufacturing plants;
- to provide students with knowledge and skills enabling them, upon graduation, to work as process or production managers, at plants manufacturing watercraft or their components, and/or as designers, construction technologists or specialists at organisations of technical surveys. Show more...
Learning outcomes of the study programme
On completion of the study programme, the student
- is familiar with the fundamentals of Materials Science and is able to apply their knowledge/skills of engineering design,
production organisation, economics and business towards creation and management of environmentally sustainable technological solutions in small craft engineering, manufacturing or maintenance plants;
- has thorough knowledge in basic subjects required for obtaining the qualification of engineer, and is equipping with the ability to respond fast to the technological changes and to the needs of the production sector and of the society;
- is able, relying on theory, to describe and analyse constructional, technological, and organisational problems and to provide solutions and assess their alternative versions taking into consideration risks, cost effectiveness, safety, performance/reliability, as well as aesthetic environmental protection aspects;
- has a thorough overview of the ICT applications used in engineering, methods of analysis and synthesis, problem-solving techniques, as well as of the relevance and applicability of ICT applications in marine engineering;
- is familiar with the quality standards and requirements and understands their role in engineering design, testing and production processes;
- has good written and oral communication skills, enabling him/her to use professional terminology and graphic presentation techniques for effective communication with professionals in their mother tongue and in English;
- is able to take decisions and to work in a team; is aware of engineer’s role and responsibility in society. Show more...
- is familiar with the fundamentals of Materials Science and is able to apply their knowledge/skills of engineering design,
production organisation, economics and business towards creation and management of environmentally sustainable technological solutions in small craft engineering, manufacturing or maintenance plants;
- has thorough knowledge in basic subjects required for obtaining the qualification of engineer, and is equipping with the ability to respond fast to the technological changes and to the needs of the production sector and of the society;
- is able, relying on theory, to describe and analyse constructional, technological, and organisational problems and to provide solutions and assess their alternative versions taking into consideration risks, cost effectiveness, safety, performance/reliability, as well as aesthetic environmental protection aspects;
- has a thorough overview of the ICT applications used in engineering, methods of analysis and synthesis, problem-solving techniques, as well as of the relevance and applicability of ICT applications in marine engineering;
- is familiar with the quality standards and requirements and understands their role in engineering design, testing and production processes;
- has good written and oral communication skills, enabling him/her to use professional terminology and graphic presentation techniques for effective communication with professionals in their mother tongue and in English;
- is able to take decisions and to work in a team; is aware of engineer’s role and responsibility in society. Show more...
Graduation requirements
Completion of the curriculum/programme in demanded amount and
successful defence of the graduation thesis or passing of the final examination meeting the requirements settled by the Senate of TalTech. The Cum Laude diploma is issued if the balanced average grade is 4,60 and the graduation thesis defended on "5". Show more...
successful defence of the graduation thesis or passing of the final examination meeting the requirements settled by the Senate of TalTech. The Cum Laude diploma is issued if the balanced average grade is 4,60 and the graduation thesis defended on "5". Show more...
Degrees conferred
Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Study programme version structure :
Module type
total ECTS credits
General studies
39.0
Core studies
66.0
Special studies
117.0
Free choice courses
6.0
Graduation thesis
12.0
Total
240.0
- +MAIN SPECIALITY 3: Marine Engineering
- +MODULE: Y1 Society and the Environment 39.0 ECTS credits (General studies)AimsThe module aims to facilitate formation of a systemic understanding of the processes in the physical,
socio-economic and cultural environments, which forms a basis for further studies and equips learners with broad knowledge and skills required in a contemporary society. Show more...Learning outcomesOn completion of the module, the student:
- is able to analyse the socio-economic processes in society and to treat an individual as a part of society and the environment;
- is able to analyse interaction between human activity and the environment and to participate in creation of safe physical and social environment as well as work environment;
- is familiar with the rationale of purposeful decision making in economy; is able to pay attention to and analyse basic patterns, links and connections in national economy and organisations;
- is familiar with the main values and rules of academic and professional life;
- uses professional terminology in English for professional communication and reading of field-related literature; is able to use a second foreign language in elementary everyday communication;
- is able to search for and use relevant sources of information; is able to compile orthographically correct academic and professional texts. Show more...Compulsory courses:Course titleCourse codeECTS creditsHours per weekLecturesPracticesExercisesE/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.Teaching semesterTotal: 33.0 ECTS creditsElective courses:Course titleCourse codeECTS creditsHours per weekLecturesPracticesExercisesE/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.Teaching semesterTotal: at least 6.0 ECTS credits - +MODULE: P1 Fundamentals of Engineering 36.0 ECTS credits (Core studies)AimsThe aim of this module is to:
- develop abstract and special thinking/planning and mathematical modelling and problem-solving skills;
- provide a theoretical basis for developing a systemic and scientific conception of the world and to provide the knowledge of maths and science as required for acquisition of the fundamental and more specialised engineering knowledge;
- teach/train students solving engineering problems by means of standard general purpose and special software; to develop spatial planning and graphic modelling skills. Show more...Learning outcomesA student having passed the module:
- is able to recognize and understand problems, choose mathematical methods for problem solving and to present results precisely and clearly;
- knows the fundamentals of physics, is able to carry out simple experiments, assess the results and define their measurement uncertainty;
- is familiar with and understands the fundamentals of engineering design and solution models used in drawings; has an overview of application of ICT in studies and professional work. Show more...Compulsory courses:Course titleCourse codeECTS creditsHours per weekLecturesPracticesExercisesE/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.Teaching semesterTotal: 36.0 ECTS credits - +MODULE: P2 Structures and Materials 30.0 ECTS credits (Core studies)AimsThe aim of this module is to:
- provide elementary knowledge
and skills for analysis of the structural mechanics of solids and structural members as well as for their strength and stability calculations;
- provide basic knowledge of the structure, properties and processing technologies of engineering and construction materials as well as to train skills for selection of basic components and/or construction technology, considering also the economic aspects of production;
- develop practical skills in processing materials. Show more...Learning outcomesA student having passed the module:
- is able to calculate the performance, quality and strength of components; is able to apply measurement techniques and can analyse readings;
- is familiar with major materials processing methods, has basic knowledge of ship construction technologies, is familiar with behaviour of materials under different conditions;
- is able to apply theoretical knowledge in production planning, can define main technological parameters;
- is able to use tools and measuring instruments, has practical experience in metalworking (incl. aluminium) and working with fibre glass; is familiar with occupational safety requirements. Show more...Compulsory courses:Course titleCourse codeECTS creditsHours per weekLecturesPracticesExercisesE/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.Teaching semesterTotal: 18.0 ECTS creditsElective courses:Course titleCourse codeECTS creditsHours per weekLecturesPracticesExercisesE/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.Teaching semesterTotal: at least 12.0 ECTS credits - +MODULE: E1 Marine Equipment Production 81.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)AimsThe aim of this module is to:
- introduce the types, purposes, operation principles and application of ship and ship equipment;
- give an overview of the product development and production processes, planning and documentation of the product and its technological processes;
- develop the skills for analysis of alternative technological solutions, ans to direct students towards application of the best available techniques and sustainable technologies;
- instruct and guide students to design and build an object or product as a group work assignment.
According to students' personal interest to:
- provide future naval engineer with competences and skills required for planning of small craft, conducting of model tests and recording/documentation of test results; introduce structural and engineering/technological solutions; give an overview of the factors affecting small craft buoyancy and stability, of its hydrostatic and hydrodynamic characteristics;
- explain the functioning, operation and programming principles of microprocessor-based electronic devices; provide future engineers with competences required in an electronic equipment development and prototype project; give an overview of standard sensors and their application; of different sources of energy used to power autonomous low-energy systems. Show more...Learning outcomesOn completion of the module, the student:
- knows the main terms of production process and is familiar with modern production technologies; is familiar with the structure,
components and parameters of automatic control systems, is able to select the best available technologies;
- knows product development methods and is able to apply them in product design and production planning; understands the importance of documentation of processes and is able to use, draft and amend technical documents;
- is able to work in a project team, can use project management techniques for carrying out development project and to assess the project and his/her contribution as a team member.
According to students personal interest:
- has expertise for reading and drafting engineering drawings and computation by means of special software; is familiar with the structural characteristics of small craft hulls (hull strength, optimisation of hull shape, ensuring of watertight integrity, etc.); knows the principles of small craft design and construction; knows how to handle technical documentation; knows the factors affecting small craft buoyancy, stability, and watertight integrity and knows to test/check them;
- is able to design a printed circuit board according to the product concept, can choose the electronic components and draft/prepare relevant production documents; knows the methods of obtaining and storage of energy, is able to use these competences in designing of autonomous control and monitoring systems and supplying them with energy. Show more...Compulsory courses:Course titleCourse codeECTS creditsHours per weekLecturesPracticesExercisesE/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.Teaching semesterTotal: 30.0 ECTS creditsElective courses:Course titleCourse codeECTS creditsHours per weekLecturesPracticesExercisesE/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.Teaching semesterSUBMODULES: Mandatory number of fully passed submodules: 1Submodule: Small Craft BuildingSubmodule: Marine ElectronicsTotal: at least 51.0 ECTS credits - +MODULE: E2 Practical Training 36.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)AimsPractical training enables students to consolidate and apply their academic/theoretical knowledge in industry; as well as to develop their technical and technological competence.
To enable students to participate in practical product design and development process. Under professional supervision, to gain professional skills and experience for working independently and in team. Show more...Learning outcomesOn completion of the module, the student
- is familiar with the company/organization of the training placement, with its structure and functioning, its products and services;
- is able to apply academic knowledge in practical work and in independent research and development in industry;
- has experience of working in team and is ready to work in the field he/she has studied and specialized in. Show more...Compulsory courses:Course titleCourse codeECTS creditsHours per weekLecturesPracticesExercisesE/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.Teaching semesterTotal: 36.0 ECTS credits - +MODULE: Free Choice Studies 6.0 ECTS credits (Free choice courses)AimsThe aim of free choice studies is to enable students to develop their knowledge and skills,
broaden their horizons and satisfy their personal cultural needs. Students may choose optional courses from among all subject courses offered at Tallinn University of Technology, or at other universities. Show more...Learning outcomesA student gains knowledge and skills in the area of his/her interests,
which develops his essential skills and create prerequisites for profound speciality study. Show more... - +MODULE: Graduation Thesis 12.0 ECTS credits (Graduation thesis)AimsThe aim of graduation thesis is to:
- develop skills and competences towards application of academic knowledge in solving practical problems;
- develop through independent and supervised learning the competence of raising, analytical discussion and presentation of solutions to domain-specific technological problems;
- explain ways of application of offered solutions in real work environment. Show more...Learning outcomesOn completion of the graduation thesis the student:
- applies competences and skills for solving a concrete practical or theoretical problem;
- finds and uses appropriate information sources;
- chooses relevant research methods and conducts a research or carries out a project;
- compiles a written report on the problem and its solution, compliant with the formal requirements set;
- uses professional terminology in English and orthographically correct Estonian in written and oral communication, and analyses and presents his/her research results. Show more... - +STANDARD STUDY PLAN: Autumn daytime study
- +STANDARD STUDY PLAN: Autumn session-based study