A3ES Decision
Accredited
Decision date
05/01/2016
Confered Degree | Duration | ECTS
Bachelor | 6 Semesters | 180 ECTS
Programme Director
Secretariat
Entrance Conditions
National access competition/tender:
Having completed the 12th grade;
A grade higher than 95 points (range 0-200), one of the following group of entrance exams:
02- Biology and Geology
16- Mathematics
or
07- Physics and Chemistry
16- Mathematics
Entry competition/tender:
Course changes;
Transfers;
Returns.
In accordance with Decree 401/2007, of April 5.
Special competition/tender for those over the age of 23:
On completing 23 years of age by the 31st of December of the preceding year
Those not entitled access to higher education (if they have undertaken and been approved in the entrance test for the college they want to enter, they are entitled to the referred access).
Special competition/tender for higher education graduates and Diplomas in Specialized Technology:
(In accordance with Decree-Law No. 393-B/99, of 2 October;
In accordance with Ordinance No. 854-A/99, of 4 October;
In accordance with Decree-Law No. 88/2006, of May 23).
Programme requirements
Have completed a total of 180 ECTS
Objectives
The growth and development of urban communities, the creation and expansion of road and railway structures, the intensification of agricultural and industrial production boosted by advances in technology, in addition to spatial development plans on a national, regional and local level involve the availability of staff that are capable of anticipating and resolving complex environmental issues, that possess an adequate, interdisciplinary and updated knowledge that enables them to manage the various resources and exercise their profession in a society that is undergoing rapid technological changes. This training complies with the basic objectives of the course in Environment, taught at ULHT. In addition to theoretical preparation, laboratory training is provided with an equivalent rigor and for this reason, UHLT has duly equipped laboratories in the fields of fundamental training and complementary applied training. The agreements and protocols established with other public and private institutions, and other institutions of higher education, municipalities and businesses are also key tools for the development of research, development and innovation.
Knowledge, abilities and skills to be acquired
General Objectives
General training in the scientific areas of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Computer sciences, which allow for the updating of know-how and the furtherance of erudition in the various areas of Engineering and Natural sciences.
Transmission of know-how and development of the students¿ ability to understand, on such a level that:
Based on the knowledge of secondary education, the same is developed and broadened; their knowledge corresponds and is supported by advanced text books; In some fields of the scientific area of Environmental Engineering, they are situated at the cutting edge knowledge in their scientific area. Training of the ability to apply knowledge and understanding to support a professional approach to the work developed in the student¿s vocational area. Development of the students¿ ability to assess situations and decisions, in order to provide: ability to solve problems in the scientific area of Environmental Engineering, outlining and substantiating of individual ways of thinking; ability to collect, select and interpret relevant information, particularly form the perspective of the field of study, that will enable the students to substantiate the prescribed solutions and the conclusions presented, including the analysis of relevant scientific, social and ethical aspects. Development of communications kills that will enable the students to transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions to audiences comprising of specialists and non-specialists. Development of learning abilities that will enable the students to undergo life-long learning, with a high level of autonomy.
Specific objectives:
Broad-ranging training in the fundamental scientific areas that support the Professional activity of Environmental Engineering. Development of the ability to assess and characterize natural systems. Development of the ability to conduct research and development studies and projects. Development of the ability to carry out the practical implementation of know-how in troubleshooting. Development of knowledge and the ability to use programming languages and computing tools to solve problems and support modelling, simulation and decision making.
Further Studies
The Licentiate degree in Engineering Sciences - Environmental Engineering enables the students to apply for the Masters degree (2nd Cycle Diploma) in the fields of Engineering and Natural Sciences, that are not necessarily related to the basic training of the Licentiate degree.
Occupacional Profiles
Activities related to:
Research and development; Planning, management and coordination; Auditing and consultancy. In:
Public and private teaching institutions and research institutes; Public and private companies; Impact Offices and Environmental Audits; Local Government; Public administration; Industry; In the following areas:
Project Companies (WWTP¿s, ETA´s and USW¿s), Quality control; Environmental Monitoring and Management; Commerce and Industry.
Scientific Areas
Biologia e bioquímica | Matemática | Ciências, matemática e informática