Location
Breda
Environmental Science for Sustainability, Ecosystems and Technology bachelor full-time hbo-course
You want to solve problems like climate change and plastic soup. Environmental Science for Sustainability, Ecosystems and Technology turns you into an environmental professional.
What is the course Environmental Science for Sustainability, Ecosystems and Technology?
Stopping climate change is a major challenge for now and the future. Just like protecting valuable ecosystems or tackling bad air quality in cities. We teach you how to develop solutions for this. You use a combination of biology and chemistry, also management and technology.
Research the habitat of dolphins in Greece. Manage a company's CO2 emissions. Produce bioplastic from wastewater. These are examples of assignments that you can carry out with the competencies, skills and knowledge gained through our programme.
Starting from year 1 you choose between project assignments focusing on biology and nature-based solutions, or chemistry and innovative technology. 25% of your study programme is free of choice, so you can further design your study path, suited to your interests and strengths.
You study in an international environment. This is reflected in the content of projects and the internships abroad. But also in collaboration with students and teachers of different nationalities.
You will gain valuable career-oriented experience through projects for real clients, international field trips and 2 work placements.
You will graduate with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree.
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Study programme of the bachelor Environmental Science for Sustainability, Ecosystems and Technology
ESSET is a versatile and practical study programme. Starting from year 1 you choose between projects focussing on biology and nature-based solutions, or chemistry and innovative technology. In class activities you focus on developing your skills. We offer options to make choices in year 2 (choice modules) and year 4 (minor programme) to develop your personal profile. In year 3 you choose between 2 semester programmes: Sustainable Energy & Resource Recovery or Water Management, Ecosystems & Climate Change.
In the first year, you will be challenged with relevant themes such as climate change and plastic soup. In 4 quarters, you will work on these themes and various practical assignments, combining theory and practice. You will also conduct experiments in the lab, do field research in nature and process environmental data with mathematical models. You will also work on your communication and intercultural skills, and discover your strengths under the guidance of a personal coach.
Important courses:
- Environmental chemistry
- Laboratory skills
- Microbiology
- Sustainable energy
- Ecology
In the second year of ESSET, you will deepen and broaden your knowledge and skills. You will work on sustainable products, circular economy and nature-based solutions. You will have the opportunity to specialise further with modules in sustainable technology or ecosystem management, or you can follow modules taught together with other programmes within Avans. This freedom of choice allows you to connect to what motivates you and what you want to become good at.
Important courses:
- Climate change
- Lifecycle analysis
- Water management
- Environmental technology
- Geographic Information Systems
In the third year you do an internship and you can choose between 2 semester programmes: Sustainable Energy and Resource Recovery or Water management, Ecosystems and Climate Change.
Internships vary from working for an environmental consultancy to doing research at an institute. You are in the lead when finding and selecting an appropriate internship opportunity.
Important activities:
- Internship
- Project Sustainable Energy and Resource Recovery (option specialisation 1)
- Project Water management, Ecosystems and Climate Change (option specialisation 2)
In your fourth year, you can take the minor Biobased Technology & Business Development, Disruptive Events or a minor in another programme at Avans. Or at our partner universities. This allows you to pursue new or interdisciplinary topics and further enrich your professional competencies. During the second half of the year you will complete a graduation assignment within a company, agency or organisation. You can choose between the graduation projects we have available or find one yourself.
Important activities:
- Exchange programme Avans or partner university (interdisciplinary)
- Graduation assignment
Location of your programme
Breda
Lovensdijkstraat 61-63
4818 AJ Breda
Tel: +31 88 - 525 75 00
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