Problem and Project Based Learning
BASIC DATA
course listing
A - main register
course code
UTT0120
course title in Estonian
Probleem- ja projektõpe
course title in English
Problem and Project Based Learning
course volume CP
-
ECTS credits
6.00
to be declared
yes
fully online course
not
assessment form
Pass/fail assessment
teaching semester
autumn - spring
language of instruction
Estonian
English
Study programmes that contain the course
code of the study programme version
course compulsory
EAEI02/26
yes
EAKB23/25
yes
EAKI02/25
no
EAUI12/25
no
EAXM15/25
no
EDJR16/25
no
EDKR16/25
no
EDTR17/25
no
IAIM26/26
no
MAJB24/25
yes
RATM24/25
no
TVTB12/26
no
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Structural units teaching the course
EA - Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture
EK - Department of Materials and Environmental Technology
EM - Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
EV - Virumaa College
IT - Department of Software Science
MM - Department of Business Administration
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course aims in Estonian
Õppeaine eesmärk on:
- süsteemselt analüüsida ja lahendada reaalelulist probleemi, mis hõlmab erinevaid valdkondi;
- arendada läbi meeskondliku ja iseseisva töö ülekantavaid pädevusi (enesejuhtimis- ja koostööoskus, IKT ja uusmeedia kirjaoskus, loov mõtlemine jm), mis aitavad kinnistada erialateadmisi ja -oskusi ning neid eri kontekstides paindlikult ja eesmärgipäraselt rakendada.
course aims in English
The aim of this course is to:
- systematically analyse and solve a multidisciplinary real-life problem;
- develop transferable skills (self-management and cooperation skills, ICT and new media literacy skills, creative thinking, etc.) through team and independent work that help to consolidate professional knowledge and skills and to apply them flexibly and purposefully in different contexts.
learning outcomes in the course in Est.
Aine läbinud üliõpilane:
- kasutab oma õpitud teoreetilisi teadmisi ja praktilisi oskusi reaalelulise ning eri valdkondi siduva probleemi lahendamise / projekti situatsioonis;
- on võimeline töötama meeskonnas ühise eesmärgi nimel;
- juhib oma tegevust ise (nii üksi kui ka ühiselt), nii et see aitaks kaasa probleemi lahendamisele / projekti elluviimisele kokkulepitud formaadis/raamistikus;
- analüüsib probleemi lahendamise protsessi / projekti edenemist ja selle tulemuslikkust, hinnates oma tegevusi kriitiliselt ning kavandades parendusmeetmeid;
- esitleb probleemi lahendamise / projekti tulemusi;
- mõistab nii meeskondliku kui ka individuaalse töö tähtsust probleemi lahendamise / projekti kontekstis.
learning outcomes in the course in Eng.
On completion of the course, the student:
- uses the acquired theoretical knowledge and practical skills in solving a multidisciplinary real-life problem / project situation;
- is able to work in a team toward a common goal;
- manages his/her activities (both individually and in a team) so that it contributes towards solving a problem / implementation of a project in the agreed format/framework;
- analyses the problem-solving process / progress in implementing the project and effectiveness of the project, carrying out critical analysis of his/her actions and planning measures for improvement;
- presents the results of the problem-solving process / project;
- understands the importance of both team and individual work in the context of problem solving/project implementation.
brief description of the course in Estonian
Lähtuvalt konkreetse(te) õppekava(de) spetsiifikast, tööandja ja/või ühiskonna vajadustest lahendavad õppijad meeskonnatöö ja iseseisva töö tulemusena eri valdkondi siduvat reaalelulist probleemi. Õppejõu- ja/või tööandja-poolse mentori juhendamisel lepitakse kokku probleemi lahendamise / projekti elluviimise eesmärkides, ajaraamistikus ja tegevustes. Õppijaid juhendatakse oma tegevust planeerima ja juhtima nii, et see aitaks kaasa probleemi lahendamisele / projekti elluviimisele kokkulepitud formaadis. Õppijad esitlevad probleemi lahendamise / projekti tulemusi ja mõistavad meeskondliku ning individuaalse töö tähtsust probleemi lahendamise / projekti kontekstis.
brief description of the course in English
The students carry out team work and individual work to solve a multidisciplinary real-life problem depending on the specifics of (a) concrete study programme(s), the needs of the employer and/or society. Under the supervision of a lecturer and/or mentor, the objectives, time frame and activities to be carried out for solving a problem/implementation of a project are agreed. Students are supervised how to plan and manage their activities in a way that contributes to problem solving / project implementation in an agreed format. Students present the results of the problem-solving process / project and understand the importance of both team and individual work in the context of problem solving/project implementation.
type of assessment in Estonian
Lähtuvad konkreetsete probleemi lahendamise / projekti hindamisviisi(de)st ja nende kombineerimisest (nt projektitöö, prototüüp, presentatsioon, eneseanalüüs, õpimapp jm) ning nendele seatud miinimumlävendist.
type of assessment in English
Based on the assessment methods of the concrete problem-solving task /project and their combination (e.g. a project work, prototype, presentation, self-analysis, portfolio, etc.) and the minimum threshold set for them.
independent study in Estonian
-
independent study in English
-
study literature
Õppematerjale tutvustab õppejõud esimesel kohtumisel.
Study literature will be introduced during the first meeting.
study forms and load
daytime study: weekly hours
4.0
session-based study work load (in a semester):
lectures
0.0
lectures
-
practices
4.0
practices
-
exercises
0.0
exercises
-
lecturer in charge
-
LECTURER SYLLABUS INFO
semester of studies
teaching lecturer / unit
language of instruction
Extended syllabus
2025/2026 spring
Katrin Arvola, MM - Department of Business Administration
Estonian
    Helena Kuivjõgi, EA - Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture
    Estonian
      Simo Ilomets, EA - Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture
      Estonian
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        2025/2026 autumn
        René Arvola, MM - Department of Business Administration
        English
          Katrin Arvola, MM - Department of Business Administration
          Estonian
            2024/2025 spring
            Simo Ilomets, EA - Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture
            Estonian
              Oleg Shvets, EV - Virumaa College
              Estonian
                Marianne Kallaste, MM - Department of Business Administration
                English
                  Katrin Arvola, MM - Department of Business Administration
                  Estonian
                    Maarja Grossberg-Kuusk, EK - Department of Materials and Environmental Technology
                    Estonian
                      2024/2025 autumn
                      Maarja Grossberg-Kuusk, EK - Department of Materials and Environmental Technology
                      Estonian
                        Artu Ellmann, EA - Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture
                        English
                          2023/2024 spring
                          Merle Küttim, MM - Department of Business Administration
                          English
                            Tarvo Niine, MM - Department of Business Administration
                            Estonian
                              Katrin Arvola, MM - Department of Business Administration
                              Estonian
                                Oleg Shvets, EV - Virumaa College
                                Estonian
                                  Simo Ilomets, EA - Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture
                                  Estonian
                                    Ulrika Hurt, MM - Department of Business Administration
                                    English, Estonian
                                      2023/2024 autumn
                                      Tarvo Niine, MM - Department of Business Administration
                                      Estonian
                                        Katrin Arvola, MM - Department of Business Administration
                                        Estonian
                                          Maarja Grossberg-Kuusk, EK - Department of Materials and Environmental Technology
                                          Estonian
                                            2022/2023 spring
                                            Simo Ilomets, EA - Department of Civil Engineering and Architecture
                                            Estonian
                                              Arvo Mere, EK - Department of Materials and Environmental Technology
                                              Estonian
                                                Merle Küttim, MM - Department of Business Administration
                                                English
                                                  2022/2023 autumn
                                                  Veroonika Shirokova, EV - Virumaa College
                                                  Estonian
                                                    Katrin Arvola, MM - Department of Business Administration
                                                    Estonian
                                                      Arvo Mere, EK - Department of Materials and Environmental Technology
                                                      English
                                                        Arvo Mere, EK - Department of Materials and Environmental Technology
                                                        English, Estonian
                                                          2021/2022 spring
                                                          Raivo Sell, EM - Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
                                                          Estonian
                                                            UTT0120_Problem_and_Project_Based_Learning_Eng.pdf 
                                                            Ago Luberg, IT - Department of Software Science
                                                            Estonian
                                                              UTT0120_Problem_and_Project_Based_Learning_Eng.pdf 
                                                              Course description in Estonian
                                                              Course description in English