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Faculty of Mining and Geology

Information on degree branches

CodeDegree Branch TitleLanguage of InstructionStandard Length of Study
3904R005Environmental EngineeringCzech3.0 years
Qualification AwardedBachelor degree, Bc.
Level of QualificationFirst Cycle
Access to Further StudiesThe graduates may continue in a Second cycle
Graduation Requirements180 ECTS Credits, Final state examination, Bachelor thesis
Mode of StudyFull-time
Branch Director or EquivalentPersonal IDName
STA35doc. Ing. Barbara Stalmachová, CSc.
Course Structure Diagram with ECTS Credits1. year / Winter semester1. year / Summer semester
30 ECTS Credits30 ECTS Credits
2. year / Winter semester2. year / Summer semester
30 ECTS Credits30 ECTS Credits
3. year / Winter semester3. year / Summer semester
30 ECTS Credits30 ECTS Credits
Specific Admission Requirements
Specific admission requirements are determined by the Dean of the faculty. For more information please click here.
Specific Arrangements for the Recognition of Prior Learning
Informal learning - max. 60% of credits gained in prior lifelong learning can be recognized, as determined by the Dean of the Faculty.
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
Qualification Requirements:
Finished secondary education with secondary school-leaving exam.
Regulations:
The Czech educational system is regulated by the Higher Education Act (Act 111/1998). Studies at VSB-TUO are regulated by the Statute of VSB – Technical University of Ostrava.
Profile of the Branch
The study branch aims to prepare graduates for qualified positions in the state and public administration focusing on complex and sustainable care of the diverse environmental constituents and the landscape. The studies are grounded in the theoretical fundamentals of mathematics, physics, biology and chemistry, and related disciplines dealing with the landscape tending and environmentally friendly exploitation of natural resources. Within the course, students will gain an overview of the economic and legal relations and their environmental solutions. Students obtain high-quality basics of natural-science and engineering disciplines, and learn about important laboratory procedures.
Key Learning Outcomes
Key Lerning Outcomes are Expressed in following Structure: Knowledge, Skills, General competencies
Knowledge:
Graduates have a broad knowledge in the field of speciality in the study branch, including interactions, able to use acquired knowledge to solve problems, to be able to use computer technology for environmental assessments and its components. Scientific, technical and technological subjects and the language will enable graduates to apply for other fields focusing on the environment and also to a wide range of public and private companies and institutions. Graduates have a broad knowledge of theories, concepts, methods and practical solutions in the field of natural, biological and engineering sciences with emphasis on protection and development of environmental technologies, including caring for the environment and have extensive knowledge in the branch of CR and EU legislation. It is able to cooperate in solving environmental development projects, applying methods and tools of environmental policy. Study of this branch profiles graduate as an expert in the field of sustainable environmental development in all its aspects.
Skills:
A Graduate of a Bachelor degree in Environmental Engineering is able to independently use the relevant professional knowledge, on the basis of generally defined load to solve the practical problems of environmental protection, use basic research procedures, applying methods and techniques of obtaining and processing of environmental data and information, analyze and evaluate current issues in environmental protection, to apply the measures and solutions. It can operate effectively in interdisciplinary teams focused on solving environmental and ecological problems.
General competencies:
Study of this branch profiles graduate as an expert in the field of sustainable environmental development in all its aspects. Graduates will be able to independently acquire additional knowledge, skills and competence based on practical experience, but also by independent studies of theoretical knowledge in various areas related to solving environmental problems. A Graduate is communicative, and able to engage in teamwork for research as well as practical parts. Bachelor's degree is designed so that graduates are able to continue studying in the master's program (including relatives), and the practice.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples
- Professional specialists in the branches of protection and creation of the environment (ecology and landscape ecology, land reclamation, waste materials processing, water management, environmental monitoring, water protection, soil protection, biotechnology, prevention officer in protecting the environment), specifics are the broad professional scope of graduate - Lower and secondary skilled and management work in companies focused on the protection and creation of environment - Professionals in the testing and inspection organizations dealing with environmental issues.
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
Examination regulations, assesment and grading are described in the Study and Examination Rules.
Curriculum:
Remark:
Course block: Compulsory - all courses are compulsory.
Course block: Choice-compulsory - student has to choose at least one course from the list of courses.
Course block: Optional - student can choose any course from the list of courses.
 
IMPORTANT: Student has to select so many courses to reach 30 ECTS credits per semester. Rules in detail and convenient selection of courses can be consulted with the programmme director.
Bellow stated courses are assigned for the degree studies only. Students coming to VSB-TUO for an exchange stay must select courses from the List of courses for exchange students.
 
1. Semester1. yearWinter semester30 ECTS Credits
2. Semester1. yearSummer semester30 ECTS Credits
3. Semester2. yearWinter semester30 ECTS Credits
4. Semester2. yearSummer semester30 ECTS Credits
5. Semester3. yearWinter semester30 ECTS Credits
6. Semester3. yearSummer semester30 ECTS Credits