Energy and Environmental Technology: Environmental Engineering (Water and Waste Management Technology)
Code: TXO25S2
- Degree title
- Bachelor of Engineering, BEng
- Credits
- 240 ects
- Duration
- 4 years (240 cr)
- Start semester
- Autumn 2025
- Teaching language
- Finnish
Descriptions
The degree programme in Energy and Environmental Technology is designed to provide students with a strong preparation for working in the field of energy and environmental engineering, taking into account today's challenges such as climate change, sustainable development and the circular economy. The engineer graduating from the degree programme will be placed in a wide range of jobs, including design, commissioning and management positions in a variety of companies in the field.
In addition to strong technical skills, energy and environmental engineers are expected to have excellent interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills. Teaching emphasises the application of theory to practice, learning by doing and problem solving through projects. Teaching projects are carried out in Metropolia's Innovation Hubs and in companies in the field.
The degree programme has two main majors: energy production technology and environmental technology. Both majors offer the option of a green transition track.
The Energy Production Technology major focuses on the complexities of energy production, storage and use, in particular the principles of operation of energy systems and power plants and their environmental impact. Studies will cover energy production technologies, energy storage solutions and systems management. Engineers graduating from the major will be able to design and maintain safe, efficient and environmentally compliant energy production systems that meet today's energy needs in a sustainable manner.
The Environmental Engineering major provides a broad range of skills in environmental protection, water treatment and waste management. Studies emphasise the principles of sustainable development and the design and analysis of solutions to reduce environmental impacts. The engineers in the major have a strong understanding of environmental impacts and their management, and are familiar with the legal and regulatory framework. Engineers graduating from the major will be able to develop environmentally friendly solutions and promote the circular economy in companies and communities.
Engineers working in a project environment can be part of multidisciplinary teams combining technical expertise, environmental considerations and sustainable development principles. They can participate in research and development projects aimed at new innovations and better climate and environmental protection.
Development
The curriculum will be developed together with businesses and industry. The necessary changes have been collected from industry and students. the curriculum was approved by the Advisory Board at the meeting on 8 November 2024.
Further information
The curriculum is copied from the previous curriculum (TXO24S1). The needs for changes to the curriculum have been collected during 2024 from students, industry and the advisory board. The curriculum has been amended in line with the Metropolia OPS25 degree structure. The curriculum work has revised all curriculum course titles and contents.
U!REKA (1 credit) is a part of the Sustainable development in the field of engineering and laboratory science (5 credits) course. Artificial Intelligence and Information Security (0.5 credits) is part of the Orientation to the profession and studies (5 credits) and this is included in the course description.
For more information on the curriculum:
Tomi Hämäläinen, Head of Degree Programme
Tomi.Hamalainen@Metropolia.fi
Noora Utriainen, Programme Coordinator
Noora.Utriainen2@Metropolia.fi
Objective
A graduate in Energy and Environmental Engineering is a versatile and responsible professional who is able to meet the many demands and challenges of the field. They have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team and on projects. They are motivated for continuous personal development and have the ability to learn independently, which supports their professional growth. The engineer understands the demands of the workplace and takes full responsibility for his/her contribution. In addition, he is a reliable and positive colleague who enriches the work community with his contribution.
The competence objectives for the main subjects of the degree, energy production methods and environmental engineering, are described in the descriptions of the main subjects.
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| Code | Name | Credits (cr) | 2025-2026 | 2026-2027 | 2027-2028 | 2028-2029 | Autumn 2025 | Spring 2026 | Autumn 2026 | Spring 2027 | Autumn 2027 | Spring 2028 | Autumn 2028 | Spring 2029 | 1. / 2025 | 2. / 2025 | 3. / 2026 | 4. / 2026 | 1. / 2026 | 2. / 2026 | 3. / 2027 | 4. / 2027 | 1. / 2027 | 2. / 2027 | 3. / 2028 | 4. / 2028 | 1. / 2028 | 2. / 2028 | 3. / 2029 | 4. / 2029 |
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| TXO25S2-1001 |
Common studies
(Choose all ) |
125 - 128 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXO25S2-1002 |
Introduction to Studies and Profession
(Choose 38) |
35 - 38 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00GE34 | Orientation to Field and Studies | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FW20 | Sustainable Development in the Field of Engineering and Laboratory Science | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FX87 | Basic Studies in Engineering Mathematics | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FX88 | Basic Studies in Engineering Physics | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EW40 | Fundamentals of Chemistry | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FX02 | Programming and AI as a tool | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FX08 | Engineering Swedish | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FX05 | Engineering English and Communication Skills | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXO25S2-1003 |
Introduction to Energy and Environmental Technology
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30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FN65 | Functions and differentials | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FX06 | Electromagnetism and Wave Physics | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FN48 | Basics of Energy and Environmental Engineering | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EW43 | Thermodynamics | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EW44 | Fluid Mechanics and Basics of Heat Transfer | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FN49 | Environmental Management | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXO25S2-1004 |
Common professional studies for Energy and Environmental Engineering
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30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00DF40 | Computer Aided Design | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FN51 | Air Pollution Engineering | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FZ61 | Life Cycle Analysis and Circular Economy | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FN44 | Distributed and Renewable Energy | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FN57 | Energy Economics | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FX07 | Basics of Automation and Measurement Technology | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXO25S2-1005 |
Projects on Energy and Environmental Technology
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30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EW39 | Introductory Project and Professional Communication | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FX04 | Engineering Finnish and Communication Skills | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00FV31 | Metropolia Minno 1 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00FV32 | Metropolia Minno 2 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00FV33 | Metropolia Minno 3 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00DF60 | Special assignment in Energy and Environmental Engineering | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FX01 | Green Transition Project | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXO25S2-1009 |
Environmental Engineering
(Choose 55) |
55 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXO25S2-1010 |
Environmental Protection
(Choose all ) |
35 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FZ85 | Material and Energy Efficiency | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FN56 | Basics of Environmental Protection | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00DV76 | Environmental Chemistry | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FW19 | Analysis of Environmental Chemistry | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FZ60 | Water Treatment Technology | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FN52 | Waste Treatment Technology | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00DV77 | Equipment and Processes in Environmental Engineering | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXO25S2-1011 |
Resource Effective Society
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20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00DV71 | Fresh Water and Sewage Piping Design and Maintenance | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00DV80 | Water in Municipal Services | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00DV78 | Water Management Systems | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00GA78 | Computer Aided Environmental Engineering | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXO25S2-1012 |
Elective study
(Choose ects: 10) |
10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXO25S2-1013 |
Work placement
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30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00BQ40 | Work Placement 1 | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00BQ41 | Work Placement 2 | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXO25S2-1014 |
Thesis
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15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00EL75 | Planning of the Thesis Work | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00EL76 | Implementation of the Thesis Work | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00EL77 | Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 240 | 61.7 | 71.7 | 76.7 | 15 | 30.8 | 30.8 | 35.8 | 35.8 | 40.8 | 35.8 | 15 | 0 | 15.4 | 15.4 | 15.4 | 15.4 | 17.9 | 17.9 | 17.9 | 17.9 | 20.4 | 20.4 | 17.9 | 17.9 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 |
Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.
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