
Degree: Undergraduate School: ESA - Agrarian School |
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Presentation The degree in Environmental and Geoinformatics Engineering (takes place over three years, divided in six semesters. Each semester comprises twenty workweeks, with sixteen academic weeks, and accomplishing a total of 180 ECTS) aims technical and scientific training:
In the third year, Integrated Environmental Project (5 ECTS) (first semester) and Training and Individual project (10 ECTS) (second semester) will allow, in group or individually, to develop research, professional and soft skills as well as entrepreneurship in the context of real challenges and projects. Transversely to the study programme, a close supervision in alignment to students needs (individually or in groups), during teachers attendance hours and through the interaction using e-learning tools, approaching relevant social, technical and scientific topics as well as vocational, professional and scientific guidance. The individual work hours are important in the pursuit and construction of personal interests, autonomy, time management and other personal and lifelong learning skills training. Objectives and skills The Environmental Science and Technology degree aims to provide students with multidisciplinary expertise in environmental sciences to meet the challenges regarding models of sustainable development and environmental constraints. The course enables students to analyse complex relationships between natural and human components using spatial data models, modelling, data sharing and communication in decision, action, inclusion and governance of the socio-ecological systems and provides technical and professional skills for land use planning, natural resource management, environmental technologies development and operation for pollution control, to ensure environmental protection and life quality. The learning outcomes include developing diagnostic capabilities and to have critical and creative attitude in project proposal presentation and management, and skills to develop governance systems and to work in multidisciplinary teams. Furthermore, the course promotes the ability for research, technical and scientific communication, knowledge management and innovation, and social and business entrepreneurship Career opportunities Graduates have skills to assume positions as technical and environmental managers in public or private organizations and industries, in governmental agencies and non-governmental organizations. There is a wide range of career opportunities, namely for:
Teaching methodologies The study programme gives particular emphasis to practical and professional teaching methodologies, including lectures, workshops, seminars, practical exercises, laboratory and project work, fieldwork classes, study visits, internship and e-learning tools. Students are involved in research and project activities through practical and laboratorial work, individual and team project development dealing with real situations with a close articulation with industrial companies and organizations. Teaching methodologies promote individual and teamwork, bibliographic search, technical and scientific oral communication and reporting, and digital knowledge managing. Course Coordinator Joaquim Mamede Alonso
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Published06.08.2018 |