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Environmental and Recycling Technology - URT Praxis PLUS
Dual study programme with in-depth practice
Do you want to protect the environment and develop technologies that simplify recycling and reduce environmental pollution? With a degree in environmental and recycling technology, you will learn all the knowledge an engineer needs on the job market.
The Environmental and Recycling Engineering program focuses on interdisciplinary methods for protecting the environment and recycling raw materials. New technologies for secondary raw material extraction (e.g. recycling of electronic devices), energy extraction from waste (e.g. biowaste, substitute fuels), methods for reducing air pollution, wastewater treatment, technical measures for water, soil and noise protection as well as the metrological recording and monitoring of pollutants and environmental damage, future-oriented techniques for the effective use of renewable energies (e.g. biofuels), use of molecular biotechnology for sustainable environmental prevention, remediation and production show the range of environmental and recycling technology.
Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences is one of the few universities in Germany where you can receive an overarching education that includes biological, chemical, mechanical and thermal process engineering. The specialization is recycling technology.
In numerous laboratory practicals and excursions, you will learn how different processes and techniques are implemented in practice. Particularly attractive is the new in-house research center "ThIWert" (Thuringian Research Center for Recyclable Materials) where industry-sponsored, practice-relevant research projects are tinkered with together with students. Cooperation takes place with small and medium-sized companies in the region as well as with large companies beyond the region.
With this internationally recognized bachelor's degree in Environmental and Recycling Technology, which is in great demand due to its very high practical relevance, you can become active worldwide or opt for a more advanced master's degree program - Environmental and Recycling Technology.
If you are curious about how the recycling of raw materials succeeds, what state-of-the-art environmental technology means, and you are always ready to question what exists, then the Environmental and Recycling Technology degree program and Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences are the right place for you.
You can't decide whether to start a vocational training or a study? Then a course of study with in-depth practice could be interesting for you!
This study model combines the advantages of scientific studies with the benefits of in-depth practical phases in a company.
Here, students and companies benefit equally. At Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences, "URT Praxis PLUS" will therefore be offered in the Environmental and Recycling Technology degree program from the winter semester of 2023.
Graduates of this practice-intensive course of study will have a high-quality academic university degree (Bachelor) and a tailor-made practice plus. This means you are theoretically and practically fit for entry into the company.
Job exchange
Find your practice partner!
Offers for WS 2023
Schulz & Berger Luft- und Verfahrenstechnik GmbH
04600 Altenburg
Stadtwerke Nordhausen
99734 Nordhausen
Thüringen Recycling Erfurt GmbH
99947 Erfurt
Vecoplan AG, Geschäftsbereich Recycling/Waste
56470 Bad Marienberg
Wasserverband Südharz
06526 Sangerhausen
For companies
The idea behind this dual study option "Environmental and Recycling Technology Praxis PLUS" is to combine theory and practice in such a way that students and companies benefit equally. This results in the following advantages from the companies' point of view:
- They benefit from the research competencies of Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences through cooperations within the ThIWert (Thuringian Innovation Center for Recyclable Materials) .
- Students use their academic knowledge effectively for your company already parallel to their studies.
- You receive highly qualified, academically trained employees whose practical know-how is tailored to your company.
- Graduates build a strong bond with your company right from the start.
- Your future needs for successful specialists and managers are optimally met.
- You develop close contacts with universities and thus support technology and knowledge transfer.
- Your company becomes more attractive to the best and your corporate image increases.
Advantages for prospective students
No numerus clausus
With us, it's the personal interview that counts. Together with the company of your choice, we find out where your interests and strengths lie.
Classes and numerous laboratory practicals in small groups
Our instructors provide hands-on training in theory as well as in the laboratory in small groups.
Network of practice partners
We bring students and companies together in a targeted manner.
Paid study
Your practice partner will pay you a salary from the first month so that your livelihood is secured for the entire study period.
Dovetailing theory and practice
Study, work and leisure - all interlocked and thanks to regular alternation between theory and practice you apply what you have learned directly in the practical phases. Intensive practical phases (semester breaks; practical study semester in the 6th FS with scientific work and the final bachelor thesis in a company of your choice) accompany the studies.
Is an environmental and recycling technology degree right for me?
You always wanted to develop technical innovations that improve the environment?
You are interested in raw materials as well as their recycling and would like to plan corresponding plants? You want to make a contribution to sustainability?
Then the study of environmental and recycling technology at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences is just right for you! Best of all as a dual study program "URT Praxis PLUS" with one of our practice partners.
Study contents
Contents in the 1st study section (1st and 2nd semester)
Lectures and exercises
- Basics of environmental and recycling technology
- Engineering mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Materials engineering
- Electrical engineering
- Mechanics
- Technical drawing / CAD
- Business studies for engineers
- Scientific Writing
- Technical English
Laboratory practicals:
- Materials Engineering
- Technical drawing / CAD
Contents in the 2nd study section (3rd to 6th semester)
Lectures and exercises:
- Microbiology
- Chemistry
- Machine elements
- Mechanics
- Thermo- and Fluid Dynamics
- Environmental analysis
- Mechanical process engineering
- Biological process engineering
- Waste water engineering
- Waste treatment
- Environmental law
- Quality management / waste management company
- Chemical process engineering
- Process and plant engineering
- Plant design
- Scientific work
- Technical language English
Laboratory practicals:
- Mechanical process engineering
- Chemical process engineering
- Environmental analysis
- Biological process engineering
- Wastewater engineering
- CAD / Inventor
Excursions
Module overview
semester | module no. | lecture | SWS | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1st FS | 111 | Engineering Mathematics I | 6 | 5 |
131 | Physics I | 5 | 5 | |
411 | Electrical Engineering I | 4 | 5 | |
321 | Technical drawing/CAD | 4 | 5 | |
511 | Fundamentals URT | 4 | 5 | |
W48 | Scientific Writing | 2 | 2.5 | |
962 | FacultyEnglish URT I (Part A) | 2 | 2.5 | |
2nd FS | 112 | Engineering Mathematics II | 6 | 5 |
132 | Physics II | 5 | 5 | |
141 | Chemistry I | 4 | 5 | |
143 | Materials Engineering(with practical course) | 5 | 5 | |
311 | Mechanics I | 4 | 5 | |
533 | Management II - Part A - Business Administration for Engineers | 2 | 2,5 | |
962 | English URT I (Part B) | 2 | 2.5 | |
3rd FS | 522 | Basics ofMicrobiology (with practical course) | 4 | 5 |
512 | 4 | 5 | ||
142 | ChemistryII (with practical course) | 4 | 5 | |
322 | Machine Elements I | 5 | 5 | |
312 | Mechanics II | 4 | 5 | |
972 | English URT II (part A) | 2 | 2,5 | |
4th FS | 514 | Biological Process Engineering | 5 | 5 |
513 | MechanicalProcess Engineering II (with lab course) | 4 | 5 | |
516 | Laboratory practical course BAT and UA | 4 | 5 | |
521 | Environmental Analysis | 4 | 5 | |
331 | Thermo/Fluid Dynamics I | 5 | 5 | |
313 | Mechanics III | 4 | 5 | |
533 | Management II - Part B - Environmental Law | 2 | 2.5 | |
5th FS | 515 | 4 | 5 | |
532 | Management I - QM | 4 | 5 | |
341 | Process and Plant Engineering | 4 | 5 | |
525 | Wastewater Technology(with internship) | 4 | 5 | |
531 | Waste treatment | 4 | 5 | |
342 | Plant design | 4 | 5 | |
6th FS | 922 | Project module URT I - Scientific work | 8 | 10 |
972 | Specialized LanguageEnglish URT II (Part B) | 2 | 2,5 | |
982 | Specialized LanguageEnglish URT III (Part A) | 2 | 2,5 | |
982 | Specialized languageEnglish URT III (Part B) | 2 | 2,5 | |
WXX | Practicum - in-depth study in the company | 10 | 12,5 | |
7th FS | 932 | Final module URT | 30 |
Practice
Semester | Internship | Module (for descriptions see module overview) |
|---|---|---|
1st FS | Electrical Engineering I | 411 Electrical Engineering I |
Fundamentals of URT | 511 Fundamentals of URT | |
2nd FS | Physics | 132 Physics II |
Materials Engineering | 143 Materials Engineering | |
3rd FS | Fundamentals of Microbiology | 522 Fundamentals of Microbiology (with practical course) |
Laboratory Practical Chemistry | 142 Chemistry II (with practical course) | |
Laboratory Course Mechanical Process Engineering I | 512 Mechanical Process Engineering I (with practical course) | |
4th FS | Biological Process Engineering | 516 Laboratory Practical Course Biological Process Engineering/Environmental Analysis |
Environmental Analysis | 516 Laboratory Practical Course Biological Process Engineering/Environmental Analysis | |
Practicum Mechanical Process Engineering II | 513 Mechanical Process Engineering II (with practical course) | |
Mechanics III - Inventor | 313 Mechanics III | |
5th FS | Chemical Process Engineering | 515 Chemical Process Engineering |
Wastewater Technology | 525 Wastewater Technology |
Orders
DATE | CONTENTS |
|---|---|
11.07.23 | Statutes amending the study regulations for the Bachelor's degree programs of the Faculty of Engineering at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences - published in the Official Announcements of HS Nordhausen, issue 09/2023 |
07.12.18 | Study regulations (amendment statutes in planning!) - published in the Official Announcements of the HS Nordhausen, issue 20/2018 |
20.11.18 | Examination regulations for the Bachelor's degree programs of the Faculty of Engineering (amendment statutes in planning!) - published in the Official Announcements of HS Nordhausen, Issue 11/2018 |
Other regulations and guidelines
All official announcements of the university can be found under Service/Ordinances and Official Announcements/Official Announcements.
Downloads
- Flyer for the dual study program "URT Praxis PLUS Here you can find a flyer with all important information about our study program with in-depth practice "Environmental and Recycling Technology Practice PLUS". (PDF)
- Certificate for studies with in-depth practice "URT Praxis PLUSStudents at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences who have successfully completed a course of study with in-depth practical experience "URT Praxis PLUS" can have this special type of study certified. (PDF)