Bachelor in Environmental Technology and Management

Course Objectives

To provide a strong cientific, technical, theoretical and applied training, while producing professionals with practical and operational skills able to improve organisations’ environmental performance, controlling pollution and promoting the sustainable management of natural resources, environmental awareness and safety in organisations, and tackling environmental problems’ complexity through integrated approaches towards sustainable development.

Access Conditions

General access: one of the following exams 02 Biology and geology; 07 Physics and Chemistry; 16 Mathematics.
Special access: switching degree, transference, exam to those older than 23 years old having a vocational diploma (CTEsP or CET).

Professional Outlets

Service companies in the environmental area; Industry; Central and regional administration; NGOs linked to the environment; Integration in R&D teams working in the following areas:
Industrial and environmental licensing; Hygiene, safety and health at work; Environmental and quality management and certification; Energy management and energy efficiency; Environmental diagnostics and audits; Monitoring and management of water supply systems and treatment systems for liquid and gas emissions and solid wastes; Natural resource management; Evaluation of environmental impacts; Regional and urban planning; Environmental education and training.

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Learning Language

Portuguese

Learning Objectives

Professionals with practical and operational skills able to improve organisations’ environmental performance, controlling pollution and promoting the sustainable management of natural resources, environmental awareness and safety in organisations, and tackling environmental problems’ complexity through integrated approaches towards sustainable development.

Access to Superior Studies

The bachelor’s degree allows the access to graduate degrees, namely to the 2nd cycle of studies leading to the Master’s degree.

Course Coordinators

Main Branch

Curricular Year: 1
Curricular Unit Code ECTS Period
Biology I 11002819 6 1st S
Chemistry and Biochemistry I 10016977 6 1st S
Climatology and Climate Change 11002754 3 1st S
Introduction to the Protection of Environment 11002836 3 1st S
Mathematical Analysis 11001916 6 1st S
Physics I 11002825 6 1st S
Biology II 11002808 6 2nd S
Chemistry and Biochemistry II 10017006 6 2nd S
Inglês Técnico e Comunicação 11003058 3 2nd S
Introduction to Environmental Economics 11002870 3 2nd S
Numerical Methods and Programming 11002847 6 2nd S
Physics II 11002853 6 2nd S

Curricular Year: 2
Curricular Unit Code ECTS Period
Ecology 10003404 6 1st S
Geology and Pedology 11002782 6 1st S
GIS and Remote Sensing 10017061 6 1st S
Hydraulic and Hydrology 10017072 6 1st S
Statistical Methods 11002864 6 1st S
Energy Management 11002793 6 2nd S
Environmental Microbiology 11002881 3 2nd S
Environmental Pollution 11002892 6 2nd S
Environmental Systems Analysis 11002729 6 2nd S
Spatial Planning, Urbanism and Environment 11002926 3 2nd S
Water Analysis and Treatment 11002718 6 2nd S

Curricular Year: 3
Curricular Unit Code ECTS Period
Certificação Ambiental e da Qualidade 11002746 6 1st S
Gaseous Effluents and Treatment Processes 11002771 6 1st S
Solid Waste and Treatment Processes 11002915 6 1st S
Wastewater Analysis and Treatment 11002707 6 1st S
Environmental Education 11002760 3 2nd S
Environmental Impact Assessment 11002735 6 2nd S
Estágio Profissionalizante 11002937 18 2nd S
Hygiene and Safety at Work 11002909 3 2nd S
Optativa LTGA - 5ºS
Curricular Unit Code ECTS Period
Aquatic Ecology 11002952 3 1st S
Biodiversity and Conservation I 11002963 3 1st S
Biodiversity and Conservation II 11002974 3 1st S
Clean Technologies and BAT 11002948 3 1st S
Enterprise Management and Entrepreneurship 10000726 6 1st S
Forest Defence Against Fire 10000715 6 1st S