Study programme code
MLGB.LT
Study programme administrator
Kaija Käärt
MER study programme code
1593
School / college
LT - School of Natural Sciences and Health
Study programme title in Est.
Geoökoloogia (kõrvalerialaga)
study programme title in Engl.
Geoecology (with Minor Field of Study)
Language of instruction
Estonian
Study level
Bachelor's studies
Study domain
Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics
Study programme group
life sciences
Study programme subgroup
Environmental sciences
Nominal study period (in semesters)
6
Access conditions
Secondary School Leaving Certificate, Certificate of Vocational Secondary Education or a corresponding qualification giving access to higher education.
Degrees conferred
loodusteaduse bakalaureus
Study programme aims and objectives
To create opportunities for understanding general spatial and temporal concepts of natural systems;
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To create prerequisites for independent research and proceeding studies at the master's level;
To develop skills for working in research institutions, public and private companies and municipal authorities (in the area of landscape ecology, environmental geochemistry, nature and environment protection, climatology). Learning outcomes of the study programme
- knows the basic concepts and theoretical basis of natural sciences show more...
- is able to understand the dynamics of natural processes, to analyze contemporary global problems and the impact of human activity to them
- is able to orientate in special scientific literature and to find information independently
- is able to find the most suitable method, according the knowledge gained, to resolve environmental problems and to put them into practice
- is able to express him/herself in writing and orally and is capable of doing research in natural science
- is able to use analytical and critical thinking for resolving environmental problems and making social decisions Graduation requirements
Student must pass all the courses stipulated by the curriculum, and defend a final thesis.
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In addition, the curriculum establishes the following conditions: computer literacy needed for university studies; knowledge of one foreign language on level B2; Estonian language proficiency at C1 level for students with Russian-language pre-university education.
Study programme version structure:
Module type
total ECTS credits
introductory courses
34.0
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MAIN SPECIALITY: Geoecology
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MINOR FIELD OF STUDY MODULE: Geoecology
Aims
Anda ülevaade geoteaduste süsteemist, kaasaegsetest ettekujutustest Maa tekke ja arengu kohta ning seda suunavatest protsessidest;
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Toetada keskkonna tervikliku käsitlemise kontseptsiooni ja praktiliste oskuste omandamist;
Toetada tervikliku maailmavaate kujunemist, globaalprobleemide teadusliku käsitlemise võime arendamist. Learning outcomes
Teadmised Maa süsteemsest ehitusest ja süsteemide hierarhiast;
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Suutlikkus tajuda maastike mitmekesisust ja väärtusi kooskõlas maastikukaitse ja hooldusega;
Oskus hinnata keskkonda mõjutavaid tegureid erinevas situatsioonis ja suutlikkus neid teaduslikult analüüsida. Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
approximate amount of contact lessons
Ex./P-F
Teaching semester
Total: at least 45.0 ECTS credits
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MINOR FIELD OF STUDY MODULE: Geography
Aims
To provide an overview of the system of geosciences, the contemporary idea of the genesis and evolution of the Earth and the processes affecting it;
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To support the aquisition of the concept of integrated approach to the environment and corresponding practical skills;
To support the formation of the integrated worldview and development of the ability of scientific approach to global problems;
To support the aquisition of professional basics essential for a basic school geography teacher's profession. Learning outcomes
Knowledge of the structure of the Earth System and the hierarchy of the systems;
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Ability to perceive diversity of landscapes and their values in compliance with landscape protection and maintenance;
Skills to assess the factors affecting the environment in different conditions, and ability to analyse them scientifically. Elective courses:
Course title
Course code
ECTS credits
approximate amount of contact lessons
Ex./P-F
Teaching semester
Total: at least 45.0 ECTS credits
