Course outline

Acquired skills

These are the main competences for which this degree will qualify you:

• Knowledge of basic subjects and technology to enable students to learn new methods and theories, instilling in them the considerable versatility required to adapt to new situations.
• Sufficient knowledge to take part in the drafting and development of projects and reports within the field of environmental engineering, taking part in the design, planning and building of the installations that will help to minimise the impact of industrial and urban activities in the different media affected: atmosphere, water and soils.
• Sufficient knowledge to undertake measurements, calculations, assessments, valuations, surveys, studies, reports, work plans and other similar tasks.
• The ability to analyse and assess the social and environmental impact of technical solutions.
• The ability to apply the principles and methods of quality.
• The ability to handle specifications, regulations and rules of mandatory compliance.
• The ability to identify, measure, express, analyse, diagnose and describe an environmental issue both scientifically and technically, as well as correct or avoid both the problem itself and its impact.
• The ability to manage the activities involved in the engineering projects described in the previous section.
• The ability to organise and plan within the corporate sphere, as well as within other institutions and organisations.
• The ability to resolve problems through initiative, decision-making, creativity, critical reasoning and convey knowledge, skills and abilities in the field of Environmental Engineering.
• The ability to work in a multilingual and multidisciplinary environment.
• The knowledge, understanding and ability to apply the necessary legislation within the performance of activities related to Environmental Engineering.
• To be capable of responsibly and ethically assuming the role of environmental engineer within a professional context.