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Annex 0 to A - Award criteria for

Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses

Endorsement letters from the full partners and agreement letters from the associated partners

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09.04.2012Letter of Agreement

I herewith confirm that Tartu Laboratory of Estonian Health Board is willing toactively participate in the Erasmus-Mundus joint programme "Excellence inAnalytical Chemistry - EACH" jointly delivered by the University of Tartu(coordinating university) - Estonia, the University of Oulu - Finland, UppsalaUniversity - Sweden and AUo Akademi University - Finland.

We agree to contribute in the following way:

l. Offer research topics for master theses and if necessary lavailable also laboratoryfacilities for their realization.

2. Offer training (practical placement) possibilities and support the programme bypaying stipend/salary to the trainees working at our company.

3. Offer support in teaching, e.g. lectures and/or seminars, in particular from the"practitioner's perspective" .

4. Participate in mentoring and quality assurance of the programme by nominating astaff member to the programme's External Advisory Board.

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Aprilll, 2012 Letter of Agreement

I herewith confirm that the Saint Petersburg State University is willing to participate as an associated partner in the Erasmus-Mundus joint programme "Excellence in Analytical CHemistry - EACH" jointly delivered by the University of Tartu (coordinating university) -Estonia, the University of Oulu - Finland, Uppsala University - Sweden and Abo Akademi University - Finland.

Our university agrees to contribute in the following way:

1. Promote the EACH programme among our students. 2. Participate in academic staff exchange (e.g. as Erasmus Mundus visiting scholars) and

teach at the EACH programme's winter school in the area of ./ methods of separation and concentration (extraction, sorption, membrane

chromatography) ./ flow analysis ./ chromatographic methods of analysis (gas and liquid chromatography, capillary

electrophoresis) ./ atomic spectroscopy (AAS, AES, X-ray) ./ surface analysis (Mossbauer spectroscopy) ./ electrochemical methods of analysis (chemical sensors, voltammetry,coulonometry)

3. Participate in joint research activities. 4. Be involved in other activities that facilitate smooth cooperation between the EACH

programme and our university.

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To: Ivo LeitoUniversity of TartuInstitute of ChemistryRavila l4a,Tartu 50411ESTONIATel: +372-5 184 176Fax: +372-7 375 264e-mail : ivo.leito @ut.ee

13.04.2012Letter of Agreement

I herewith confirm that AS Tallinna Vesi (Tallinn Water Ltd) is willing to actively participate inthe Erasmus-Mundus joint programme "Excellence in Analytical Chemistry - EACH" jointly

delivered by the University of Tartu (coordinating university) - Estonia, the University of Oulu -

Finland, Uppsala University - Sweden and Abo Akademi University - Finland.

We agree to contribute in the following way:

l. Offer research topics for master theses and if necessarylavailable also laboratory facilities fortheir realization.

2. Offer training (practical placement) possibilities and support the programme by payingstipend/salary to the trainees working at our company.

3. Offer support in teaching, e.g. lectures and/or seminars, in particular from the "practitioner'sperspective".

4. Participate in mentoring and quality assurance of the programme by nominating a staff memberto the programme's External Advisory Board.

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EACH – Excellence in Analytical Chemistry

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Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses PROGRAMME LAYOUT

1 NAME OF THE PROGRAMME

Excellence in Analytical Chemistry – EACH

2 LEVEL OF STUDIES Master 3 FIELD OF STUDY Chemistry 4 SPECIALITY(IES) Analytical Chemistry 5 HIGHER EDUCATION

INSTITUTION(S) University of Tartu (UT), University of Oulu (UO), Uppsala University (UU), Åbo Akademi University (AAU)

6 FACULTY(IES) Faculty of Science and Technology (UT), Department of Chemistry (UO), Faculty of Science and Technology (UU), Department of Chemical Engineering (AAU)

8 VALUE IN CREDITS (ECTS)

120

9 STANDARD STUDY PERIOD Two years 11 LANGUAGE OF

INSTRUCTION English

16 PROGRAMME COORDINATOR

University of Tartu

17 ADMISSION CRITERIA - Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) containing at least 75 ECTS in chemistry and 20 ECTS in mathematics and/or physics during the prior learning periods (minimum eligibility requirement for application is 60% of the maximum grade available as the average of all courses included in the transcript). - English language requirements. One of the following international tests is required: IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL cb: 230, TOEFL ib: 89, TOEFL pb: 573. This requirement does not apply if student has completed previous level of education in English (in Canada, USA, New Zealand, Australia, or in any EU/EEA member states). - CV - Motivation letter (of maximum 3000 characters) addressing the following: (1) Give a short overview of the physical and chemical basis of modern analytical chemistry. (2) In which role do you see yourself in your job after completion of the programme and what is your personal motivation to study analytical chemistry? (3) What is the role of analytical chemistry in the world's economy and society? - Recommendation letter from a member of teaching staff of the previous study level. - Applicants are required to submit an officially attested copy of original secondary school leaving certificate if an applicant has not yet completed Bachelor’s studies (or corresponding level of education) by the time of applying to the EACH programme.

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GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF PROGRAMME

To provide top quality education in analytical chemistry by integrating (1) the fundamentals and (2) practical skills of analytical chemistry with (3) metrological, (4) quality assurance and (5) socio-economic aspects.

19 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMME’S STRUCTURE

Year 1 (60 ECTS): All students study at UT where they pass the following modules: General Analytical Chemistry Module, Metrology Module, Socio-Economical Module and Elective Module.


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Year 2 (60 ECTS): Students study either at UO, UU or AAU to obtain a narrower specialization in one of the specific fields: -- Separation science and bioorganic analysis, including multimodal separation techniques and complex samples of biological importance (UU); -- Determination of trace elements using modern atomic spectroscopy techniques in complex samples of environmental, health or technological importance (UO); -- Electroanalysis and electrochemical sensors, including their design, fabrication and uses for different analytical tasks (AAU).

20 DEGREES TO BE AWARDED

Students are awarded double degrees - one of the following combinations: 1. Master of Science in Engineering (Applied Measurement Science) (UT) + Master of Science in Chemistry (UO) 2. Master of Science in Engineering (Applied Measurement Science) (UT) + Master of Science 120 Credits (UU) 3. Master of Science in Engineering (Applied Measurement Science) (UT) + Master of Science in Technology

21 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

120 ECTS credits acquired, all compulsory courses passed and master's thesis prepared and successfully defended

22 DOCUMENTS ISSUED AT GRADUATION

Double diplomas and diploma supplements of the two universities where studies were taken.

23 HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION(S) AWARDING GRADUATION DOCUMENT(S)

All partner universities are degree awarding institutions: UT, UO, UU, AAU – double degrees will be awarded.

24 LEARNING OUTCOMES (KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO BE ACQUIRED: SPECIALITY RELATED AND GENERIC)

Upon completion of the EACH programme, the student: 1. Has systematic understanding of the physical, chemical and metrological foundations of analytical chemistry; factors affecting analytical results; methods for calculating and presenting of results and evaluating their quality for the widespread chemical analysis methods. 2. Has systematic understanding of laboratory quality systems (ISO 17025 and GLP), economic and legal aspects of chemical analysis and basic understanding of managing an analytical laboratory, including maintaining a quality management system. 3. Has the basic skills to work with the widespread analysis and sample preparation techniques and to tune them according to specific analysis tasks; to optimize analysis procedures; to make data evaluation and sampling. 4. Is able to define the problem, choose the methods, test them and determine their characteristics, assess their suitability for the task and apply corrective actions in one of the subfields of analytical chemistry: 4.a. Separation science and organic analysis, including multimodal separation techniques and complex samples of biological importance; 4.b. Determination of trace elements using modern atomic spectroscopy techniques in complex samples of environmental, health or technological importance; 4.c. Electroanalysis and electrochemical sensors, including their design, miniaturization and uses for different analytical tasks. 5. Has the knowledge and skills to evaluate the adequacy of


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chemical analysis results obtained either by him/herself or by others. 6. Has basic proficiency in one of the three languages spoken in the universities involved in the EACH programme and is familiar with the main cultural characteristics of the countries where studies take place.

University of Tartu

NAME AND VOLUME OF THE MODULE:

General Analytical Chemistry Module (21)

GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF THE MODULE:

To provide the basic knowledge and skills in analytical chemistry.

LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE MODULE (speciality related skills and knowledge to be acquired; generic skills.

Student, who has passed the module:· - Has systematic understanding of analytical chemistry, its main concepts and terminology and is able to defend his/her ideas in a related discussion; - Knows the physical and chemical background of the common chemical analysis methods and is able to apply them in practice; - Knows and is able to apply mathematical methods for treatment of measurement data and is able to present measurement results correctly; - Has an overview of method development in chemical analysis and is able to evaluate the advantages and drawbacks of these methods.

COURSES OF THE MODULE, THEIR VOLUME AND PRINCIPLES OF THEIR SELECTION

Measurement Data Processing (3) (two lectures delivered by staff from UU), Practical Chemical Analysis (6), Master Seminar in Analytical Chemistry (3), Practical Works in Chemical Analysis and Metrology (6) (two practical works on atomic spectroscopy will be delivered by UO people and two practical works on electroanalysis will be delivered by AAU people), English for Analytical Chemistry (3). All courses are compulsory.


Metrology Module (9)


To provide knowledge and practical skills in metrology and is applications to analytical chemistry.

LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE MODULE (speciality related skills and knowledge to be acquired; generic skills)

Student, who has passed the module: - has the knowledge of the main metrological concepts (traceability, measurement uncertainty) and approaches (validation of analysis procedures, reference materials, interlaboratory comparisons) relevant to chemical analysis; - has the knowledge and skills for ensuring and checking the reliability of analysis results and expressing them correctly; - has the ability to analyze presented analysis results for their correctness and reliability.

COURSES OF THE MODULE AND PRINCIPLES OF THEIR SELECTION

Fundamentals of Metrology (3), Metrology in Chemistry (6) All courses are compulsory.


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Socio-economical Module (13)


To provide socio-economical knowledge of analytical chemistry and language skills.


Student, who has passed the module: - knows the main concepts of quality assurance, the most common quality assurance systems (ISO 17025 and GLP) and is able to work in compliance with them; - understands the socio-economical impact of analytical chemistry, both at micro- and macro-economy level; - is able to communicate results of chemical analysis to a non-specialist audience; - is able to communicate at the basic level in the language of one of the four countries involved in the programme


Measurements and Law (3), Economic Aspects of Measurements (3), Quality Management (3), Language Course (4) Language course: Estonian, Finnish or Swedish language can be selected. The remaining courses are compulsory.


Internship placement (8)


Student acquires understanding of the analytical chemistry issues in a professional environment at industry, research institution or a professional laboratory as well as the knowledge and skills for performing certain tasks in that professional environment. This course is important for (1) preparation of the student for future employment and (2) possible selection of the master's thesis topic.


Student, who has passed the module: - has understanding of the analytical chemistry issues in a professional environment at industry, research institution or a professional laboratory; - has the knowledge and skills for performing certain tasks in professional environment.


Internship placement (8) Compulsory. The minimum duration of the placement is four weeks.


Elective Module (9)


Student acquires additional knowledge according to his/her interests. Also the levelling course in chemistry is included in this module.


Student, who has passed the module: - has introductory knowledge in some specific field of chemical analysis or physical measurements;


Measuring and Instrumentation (3), Practical Works on Physical Measurement and Calibration (3), Introduction to Environmental Analysis (3), Introduction to Biochemical Analysis (3), Analytical chemistry of food products (3), Levelling course in chemistry (6)


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9 ECTS credits are required. 6 ECTS must be earned from the courses listed above. The remaining 3 ECTS can be from any courses offered by UT, e.g. related to local culture or society. For students showing insufficient level in the introductory test the Levelling course in chemistry is compulsory.

UNIVERSITY OF OULU

NAME OF THE MODULE: Inorganic and Physical Chemistry Module (15) GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF THE MODULE:

To provide knowledge of the background chemistry areas that are needed to understand chemical and physical properties of elements, their compounds and reactivity. This is needed to get profound understanding of analytical systems, e.g. sample preparation and spectroscopy.


Student, who has passed the module: - knows structure and bonding of complexes of transition metals and their chemical and spectroscopic properties; - knows organometallic chemistry and catalysis; - knows the basics of quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics and quantum mechanics of atoms and simple molecules.


Inorganic Chemistry II (4), Physical Chemistry (II) (4), Inorganic Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry (7). These courses are compulsory.

NAME OF THE MODULE: Trace Elements Analysis Module (10) GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF THE MODULE:

To provide theoretical background and practical skills in trace element analysis using various instrumental techniques. The module will also focus on students’ skills in common statistical methods and statistical experimental design.


Student, who has passed the module: - has acquired in-depth theoretical background and basic practical skills of FAAS, ETAAS, ICP-OES and ICP-MS; - is aware of interference effects, optimization of analytical methods and instrument diagnostics; - has acquired in-depth theoretical background and basic practical skills in sampling, is able to understand sources of different types of sampling errors and how to take representative samples; - knows and can apply various sample preparation techniques used in trace and ultra trace elemental analysis depending on the scope of the analysis and is aware of systematic error sources in sample preparation; - is familiar with statistical techniques that are applied in validation of analytical methods of element analysis and in quality control in analytical laboratories; - knows and is able to apply experimental designs in the field of analytical chemistry.


Sampling and Sample Preparation (4) Atomic Spectrometric Methods (4). ICP-MS Workshop (3). Determination of Trace Elements (3) Statistical Methods in Analytical Chemistry (4) (two lectures will


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be given by UU people) Experimental Design (4) Courses in the amount of 10 ECTS are compulsory.. The exact courses depend on the topic of the master's thesis.

NAME OF THE MODULE: Finnish Language (5) GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF THE MODULE:

Student acquires basic skills of the Finnish language.


Student is able to communicate in the Finnish language either at the level A1 or A2 (depending whether he/she has taken the language course at UT during the year 1). Language levels are determined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.


Finnish Language (5) Compulsory course.

UPPSALA UNIVERSITY

NAME OF THE MODULE: Open Advanced Course in Chemistry with Focus on Separation and Mass Spectrometry (10)


The module will give practical and theoretical knowledge and skills of modern analytical separation and detection methods with emphasis on mass spectrometry.


Student, who has passed the module is able to:

• describe theoretical models for separation, optimization and detection for chromatographic (liquid - and gas chromatography) and capillary electrophoretic methods and predict how changes in experimental conditions influence a separation with these methods;

• describe the principle and the design of the components that are included in separation and mass spectrometric instrumentation;

• account for which type of information that can be received from a chromatogram, electropherogram and mass spectrum (as well as from the hyphenated techniques) and have the ability to carry out general evaluation of spectra;

• choose appropriate technique regarding both separation and detection and be able to choose and justify the choice of instrumentation based on performance and requirements that the applications demand;

• plan and carry out validation of the performance of analytical methods;

• plan and carry out both qualitative and quantitative analysis of for example bioanalytical nature by means of the above mentioned methods, evaluate the data and assess the reliability of the results.


The module is divided into two parts. Part 1: Introduction and theory (5) (one lecture on ESI-MS theory will be given by UT people), part 2: Practical applications (5).


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Both parts are compulsory. NAME OF THE MODULE: Applied Chemical Analysis of Complex Samples (15) GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF THE MODULE:

To obtain practical skills of analysis of different complex objects, related to the master's thesis topic.


Student, who has passed the module: - has obtained deep knowledge about advanced methods for

sampling, sample preparation, separation and detection and how they can be combined into complete analytical procedures;

- has skills in usage of methods for analysis of variance and multivariate data handling;

- has developed skills to critically select proper methods to solve complex analytical problems from human medicine, industry, and environment.


Applied Analysis (15) (one full application example on pesticide analysis will be delivered by UT people) Compulsory course.

NAME OF THE MODULE: Swedish Language (5) GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF THE MODULE:

Student acquires basic skills of the Swedish language.


Student is able to communicate in the Swedish language either at the level A1 or A2 (depending whether he/she has taken the language course at UT during the year 1). Language levels are determined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.


Swedish Language (5) Compulsory Course

ÅBO AKADEMI UNIVERSITY

NAME OF THE MODULE: Electroanalysis Module (25) GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF THE MODULE:

To obtain theoretical background and practical knowledge in electrochemistry and chemical sensors. Modern design and fabrication of electrochemical sensors are emphasized in laboratory exercises and seminars where student also becomes familiar with analytical chemistry research.


Student, who has passed the module: • understands the fundamental principles of

electrochemistry: electron transfer and double-layer charging at the electrode/solution interface

• knows the theoretical background and working principles of potentiometry, voltammetry, conductometry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy

• explains the main concepts of chemical sensors based on electrochemical-, optical-, mass- and thermal transduction of the signal

• constructs an ion selective electrode and evaluates its analytical performance

• is able to select, set up, test (validate) and apply an electroanalytical method to solve an analytical problem


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and write a technical report • is familiar with the electrochemical principles of batteries,

supercapacitors, fuel cells and solar cells • is familiar with current trends in analytical chemistry,

including miniaturized total analysis systems COURSES OF THE MODULE AND PRINCIPLES OF THEIR SELECTION

Applied electrochemistry (5), Chemical sensors (5) (one lecture and one seminar on dissolved oxygen sensors will be delivered by UT people), Special project in analytical chemistry (10), Seminars in analytical chemistry (5) All courses are compulsory.

NAME OF THE MODULE: Swedish Language (5) GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF THE MODULE:

Student acquires basic skills of the Swedish language.1


Student is able to communicate in the Swedish language either at the level A1 or A2 (depending whether he/she has taken the language course at UT during the year 1). Language levels are determined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.


Swedish Language (5) Compulsory

ALL UNIVERSITIES

NAME OF THE MODULE: Master's Thesis (30) GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF THE MODULE:

Student develops practical skills in planning, executing and reporting of scientific research in the field of analytical chemistry. An important preparatory element of the master's thesis is the EACH Winter School consisting of short courses, discussions with professors, lectures by visiting scholars and presentations by students about the progress of their master's theses. Besides the lectures and seminars on the advanced topics of analytical chemistry there is a special lecture on the ethical code of conduct and plagiarism for the first-year students.


Student, who has passed the module:· - is intimately familiar with one specific field of analytical chemistry both in terms of knowledge and skills; - is able to compose and present public presentations and to present one's viewpoints, conclusions and generalizations and be able to discuss them with experts in the field; - knows the principles and requirements for scientific work and scientific ethics and is able to work according to these requirements.


Master's thesis, Winter School (30) Compulsory.

1 AAU is located in a (mainly) Swedish-speaking region of Finland and the main operation language of the university is Swedish.


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Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses Model consortium agreement The Contractors:

The University of Tartu (UT), Faculty Science and Technology, Estonia referred to as the Consortium Coordinator, and University of Oulu (UO),Department of Chemistry, Finland Uppsala University (UU), Faculty of Science and Technology, Sweden Åbo Akademi University(AAU), Department of Chemical Engineering, Finland referred to as the Contractors, form together the Consortium of the EACH (Excellence in Analytical Chemistry) programme and are Contractors to this agreement. 1. Purpose of the Agreement: The purpose of the agreement is to agree on the implementation and management of the Erasmus Mundus joint master’s programme EACH (below "programme") approved and funded by the Education, Audiovisual & Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) of the Commission of the European Communities (CEC) under the Erasmus Mundus Framework programme. This agreement shall specify the respective rights and obligations of the Contractors with regard to the running of the joint programme EACH. 2. Validity and Amendments The present Consortium Agreement shall enter into force after its signature by all partners but shall have a retroactive effect from __. It shall be valid until _____, or as long as the Framework Partnership Agreement is active. This agreement shall be reviewed and updated regularly. Amendments to this agreement shall be made only by supplementary agreement signed on behalf of each of the contractors by authorized representatives. 3. Obligations of Consortium Coordinator The Consortium Coordinator manages the administrative, legal and financial matters of the programme towards the European Commission. The Consortium Coordinator is responsible for all contacts with the European Commission. Consortium Coordinator shall report to the Contractors in such a way that these have full understanding of the administrative, legal and financial matters. The Consortium Coordinator shall undertake:


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- to take all the steps necessary to prepare for, perform and correctly manage the programme;

- to nominate the Academic Coordinator for the programme; - in addition to the Academic Coordinator, nominate two UT representatives to the

Consortium Committee: Administrative Coordinator who is directly in charge of the programme coordination working at the central administration of UT, and an assistant working at the faculty level. These staff members will act as Programme Secretariat;

- to coordinate the work of the Consortium Committee and its two Boards and be responsible for implementation of changes to the programme;

- to promote and market the programme and prepare marketing materials for the consortium;

- to organize appropriate health, accident and illness insurance for all Erasmus Mundus scholarship students according to the minimum insurance requirements set by the European Commission;

- to initiate formation of the External Advisory Board of the programme. 4. Obligations of the Contractors The Contractors are subject to the rules and regulations set up in this agreement and in the Erasmus Mundus Masters Course Application to be submitted in 2012. The Contractors shall undertake: - to take all the steps necessary to prepare for, perform and correctly manage the

programme set out in this agreement; - to communicate to the Academic Coordinator any information or document

required by the latter that is necessary for the management of the programme; - to nominate at least one academic and one administrative representative to the

Consortium Committee; - to search for professional sectors willing and qualified to offer training

placements for the students of the EACH programme. The Contractors also undertake - to promptly notify the Academic Coordinator of any delay in performance or any

event that may impact the joint master’s programme; - to notify the Consortium Committee of any planned changes in the

modules/courses taught at the respective Contractor and not to make any changes without informing the Consortium Committee. The Consortium Committee reviews the proposed changes and decides, whether the changes are adequate and can be implemented;

- to inform the Consortium Committee of relevant information received from third parties as regards the joint programme;

- to participate in a cooperative manner at the meetings of the Consortium Committee and other bodies under this Consortium Agreement.

In addition to the listed, the Contractors have the following tasks to perform: - AAU collects comprehensive feedback from EACH students at the end of their

studies: distribute the e-forms, collect responses, summarize feedback and present the results to the Consortium Committee;

- OU coordinates calls of visiting scholars (announcing the call, screening the applications and selecting the scholars);


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- UU coordinates the EACH Winter School (WS) held annually in January: compiles the WS programme, assists the local organizer of the WS, collects feedback, summarizes and makes proposals for the next WS.

5. Structure of the Consortium 5.1. Consortium Committee The EACH programme is governed by the Consortium Committee. The Consortium Committee is chaired by the Academic Coordinator. The Consortium Committee, which consists of two boards - Academic Board (AB) and Management Board (MB), shall support the Academic Coordinator in managing the programme. Members of the AB and MB are the members of the Consortium Committee. AB includes the Academic Coordinator, key scholars of all four universities, plus one EACH programme student of each intake to represent students’ interests and arguments. MB includes key administrators of all three partner universities (UU; OU; AAU) plus the members of Secretariat. Total 5 members. The Consortium Committee shall undertake (the responsible board is indicated in brackets):

- to define standards for admission, application procedure and student selection process (MB);

- to evaluate applicants' academic performance both at admission and at later stages (AB)

- to select the students and establish the proposed list of scholarships holders to be sent to the European Commission (AB; MB);

- to select students for additional stipends or financial support (AB; MB); - to collect and agree upon the master thesis topics and assign those to students

(AB); - to agree upon the programme fee considering the legal regulations of each

country and regulations of each partner (MB); - to agree upon the distribution of the programme funds: tuition fee and flat rate

(MB, AB); - to modify the evaluation system of the programme described in the application

(AB); - to discuss and implement changes to the programme, including but not limited

to the changes proposed by the contractors (AB); - to invite new associate members to join the Consortium (MB); - to ensure quality assurance and adopt the necessary changes of the programme

(MB); - to discuss any problematic issue related to the programme and react

adequately to all the issues (AB, MB); - to work with industry and other potential partners to have additional

scholarships for EACH students (AB). 5.2. External Advisory Board The task of the External Advisory Board is to participate in external evaluation of the EACH programme. The Board includes representatives of the EACH programme


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associated members; in 2012 the following associated members have agreed to cooperate with EACH: Industries and Laboratories:

- SP Technical Research Institute of Sweden (SP) - Suomen Ympäristöpalvelu Oy (SYP) - Rautaruuki OY (Ruukki) - Tartu Laboratory of the Health Board (TLHB) - Finland’s environment administration (SYKE) - Estonian Environmental Research Centre (EERC) - Stora Enso Veitsiluoto Mill (Stora) - Tallinna Vesi AS (TV)

European and non – European universities:

- University of Urbino “Carlo Bo” (Italy) - Vienna University of Technology (Austria) - University of Zagreb (Croatia) - Universitat de les Illes Balears (Spain) - University of Regensburg (Germany) - Tongji University (China) - University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (China) - Saint-Petersburg State University (Russia) - Jawaharlal Nehru University (India) - Dublin City University (Ireland)

5.3. Secretariat Routine management (administrative and financial) of EACH is performed by the Secretariat which includes two administrative staff representatives of UT (a faculty level assistant and the Administrative Coordinator) and is headed by the Administrative Coordinator. Its tasks include but are not limited to: - management of finances, scholarship payments; - maintenance of the EACH website; - preparation of information and marketing material; - information exchange on matters requiring immediate attention. 6. Degree Awarding EACH is a joint master’s programme offered by the Consortium of the EACH programme. All Contractors to this agreement are degree awarding institutions. This two-year programme leads to two legally recognized M. Sc. degrees (120 ECTS) issued by a home university (first year university) and a host university (second year university). Institution Role Title of Degree Awarded

University of Tartu Home university

Master of Science in Engineering (Applied Measurement Science)

University of Oulu Host university Master of Science in Chemistry

Uppsala University Host university

Master of Science 120 Credits


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Åbo Akademi University

Host university Master of Science in Technology

The student graduating from the EACH programme will receive degrees from two institutions: the University of Tartu and the host university. The possible combinations of the degrees awarded are the following:

1. Master of Science in Engineering (Applied Measurement Science) + Master of Science in Chemistry (OU)

2. Master of Science in Engineering (Applied Measurement Science) + Master of Science 120 Credits (UU)

3. Master of Science in Engineering (Applied Measurement Science) + Master of Science in Technology (AAU)

The degrees are recognised by all 4 universities and all institutions award Diploma Supplements. The courses taken at a partner university, as outlined in the Annex 1, are fully recognised and count toward degree requirements at all four universities. In addition to the degree certificates issued by the partner universities, the University of Tartu will issue a Joint European Diploma Supplement. The Diploma Supplement will follow the model developed by the European Commission, Council of Europe and UNESCO/CEPES. The Diploma Supplement is designed to provide a description of studies successfully completed by the individual named on the original qualification to which this Supplement is appended. The Diploma Supplement will be issued in English and awarded to the graduates of the three pathways of the EACH programme.

7. Grading System The following scaling table shall be used when transferring the grades: Status Grade UT UO UU AAU Percentage of acquired knowledgePass Excellent A 5 5 91-100 5 86-90 Pass Very good B 4 4 81-85 Pass Good C 3 4 3 71-80 Pass Satisfactory D 2 3 2 61-70 Pass Sufficient E 1 3 1 51-60 Fail Insufficient F F F F 50 or below The percentages of acquired knowledge are recorded for all exams, so that the grades can be recalculated at each university for issuing the Diploma Supplement. Examination methods used at all consortium universities include: written examination, oral examination, practicals. Students must meet the requirements set for regular examinations in each university. 8. Supervision of Master's Thesis A master's thesis topic is agreed upon by both home and host university professors. As a rule, an academic staff member of the host university is the main supervisor, but upon agreement, a professor of the home university may become the main supervisor.


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Presentations of the master theses will be organized at host universities by joint committees having members of the participating universities. The committee has to contain at least four members and the two universities, where the student has studied, must be represented in the committee. Research topics for students are offered by all 4 universities by the end of the first semester. The Consortium Committee, Academic Board, approves the topics and these are allocated to students on competitive basis: students with the highest weighted average grade have the advantage to be the first ones to select the topic they favour and for which they have academic capacity to perform research in the field. 9. Participation Cost and Other Financial Matters For the two-year programme, the participation cost for non-EU/EEA/EFTA students (category A students) is 8000 euro/academic year. The equivalent for the EU/EEA/EFTA students (category B students) is 4000 euro/academic year. The participation cost covers the following: 1. Institutional tuition throughout the programme and essential study materials. 2. Pick-up service from the airport. 3. Orientation course and reception upon arrival. 4. Ongoing support service and counselling by the International Student Services. 5. Tutors/student assistants who help with everyday issues like settling in the dorm, registering for classes, getting medical help, etc.); 6. Insurance scheme fulfilling the minimum criteria set by the European Commission The participation cost is deducted from the scholarship granted by the European Commission. The funds of the Consortium include state-funded study places available at the partner universities, participation fees of Erasmus Mundus scholarship holders (8000 EUR and 4000 EUR per student per annum, see A.2.5), the lump sum of 30 000 EUR per annum granted from the EC and possibly the participation fees of the self-paying non-EU students. The participation fees will be pooled and the pool of money will be distributed on an annual basis between the partners proportionally to the number of students studying at each university during the particular year, not taking into account whether they are category A or B students. The lump sum is distributed proportionally to the administrative costs of the partner universities. 10. Quality Assurance The consortium’s jointly developed internal evaluation includes the following components: (1) Comprehensive students’ feedback collected at the end of the first academic year. In addition to academic content, this feedback also focuses on central and faculty level support services, transition from home university to host university and learning environment in general. (2) Comprehensive students’ feedback at the end of the second year before a master’s thesis presentation (coordinated by AAU). The feedback questionnaires are almost identical. However, in the feedback collected at the end of the second year students are requested to report on their transition from UT to their host university (second year university) and workload differences (if there are any).


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(3) Graduates feedback: from six to twelve months after graduation. 11. Student Agreement and Academic Code of Conduct Every student admitted to the EACH programme needs to sign the Student Agreement. The Agreement regulates number of aspects and lists students’ rights and responsibilities. Additionally it includes two annexes: Academic Code of Conduct and Safety in Laboratories. By signing the Agreement, students take the responsibility to abide with the established rules both in the Agreement and its annexes. Stipulations applying to students when registering to subjects and taking exams are those in force at the university where the subject is lectured. The teaching language of the program is English. 12. Admission and Registration of Students The Consortium has agreed that students’ application process will be technically administered by UT: announcing the application period, updating the programme’s website at http://www.analyticalchemistry.eu/, collecting application documents, uploading materials for administrative screening and academic evaluation, informing candidates of their admission. Admission requirements are:

- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) encompassing at least 75 ECTS1 in chemistry and 20 ECTS in mathematics and/or physics during the prior learning periods (minimum eligibility requirement for application is 60% of the maximum grade available, GPA. All the courses listed in the transcript count for GPA unless not already stated in the transcript).

- English language test score. One of the following international tests is required: IELTS: 6.5; TOEFL cb: 230, TOEFL ib: 89, TOEFL pb: 573. This requirement does not apply if student has obtained a university degree taught in English in one of the following countries: Canada, USA, New Zealand, Australia, or in any EU/EEA member states.

- CV. - Motivation letter (of maximum 3000 characters) addressing the following

questions: (1) Please give a short overview of the physical and chemical basis of modern analytical chemistry. (2) In which role do you see yourself in your job after completion of the programme and what is your personal motivation to study analytical chemistry? (3) What is the role of analytical chemistry in the world's economy and society?

- Recommendation letter from a teaching staff member of the previous study level.

Admission to the EACH programme is granted on a competitive basis. At the assessment, the applicants are ranked based on the following criteria:

- average grade of the previous study level (yields 70% of the final score); - knowledge of the field, motivation and argumentation skills presented in a

motivation letter (30%).

1 This volume corresponds to approximately 2000 hours of chemistry studies (including all learning methods, such as lectures, seminars, practical classes and independent work).


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In addition to the mentioned aspects, selection criteria include: - recognition and quality of the applicant’s home university; - persuasiveness of the recommendation letter; - relevant work experience or other relevant activities (publications etc.).

13. Liability Each Contractor shall be independently responsible for the performance of any part of its tasks under this Agreement.No Contractor shall be responsible to any other Contractor for punitive damages, indirect or consequential loss or similar damage such as, but not limited to, loss of profit, loss of revenue or loss of contracts. 14. Amendments Amendments and modifications to this Consortium Agreement require a separate written agreement duly signed between all Parties. 15. Applicable Law Any matter relating to the interpretation or application of this Consortium Agreement affecting the rights and obligations between the Contractors, which are not covered by their respective terms, shall be resolved by reference to the laws of Estonia at Tartu County Court´s Tartu courthouse. 16. Settlement of Disputes All disputes arising out of or in connection with this Consortium Agreement, which cannot be solved amicably, nor through mediation of the Coordinator, shall be finally settled by arbitrators appointed by the Contractors. The place of arbitration shall be Estonia if not otherwise agreed by the conflicting Contractors. The language to be used in the arbitral proceedings shall be English. The award of the arbitration will be final and binding upon the Contractors concerned. The Consortium Agreement will be signed by a legal representative of each university involved. University of Tartu University of Oulu Uppsala University Åbo Akademi University


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MODEL STUDENT AGREEMENT1 ERASMUS MUNDUS MASTER’S PROGRAMME Excellence in Analytical Chemistry - EACH The following agreement is between the Coordinator, the University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology, on behalf of the EACH Consortium formed by the following universities:

1. University of Tartu (UT), Estonia 2. University of Oulu (UO), Finland 3. Uppsala University (UU), Sweden 4. Åbo Akademi University (AAU), Finland

Represented by the Coordinator, Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology, and the Student (the student’s first name(s) and surname) _______________________________________________________________________ Date of birth or ID number _________________________ Both parties agree with the following terms and conditions: THE EACH PROGRAMMEAND ORGANISATION OF STUDIES 1. Structure of the EACH programme 1.1.The Student engages to pursue the Erasmus Mundus Master’s programme EACH which is approved and funded by the Education, Audiovisual & Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) of the Commission of the European Communities (CEC) under the Erasmus Mundus Framework programme 1.2. The modules (with ECTS credits in parentheses) of the programme are:

1.2.1. At UT: General Analytical Chemistry (27); Metrology (9); Socio-economical module (15); Elective module (9) 1.2.2. At UU: Open advanced course in chemistry with focus on separation and mass spectrometry (10); Applied analysis of complex samples (15); Swedish language (5) 1.2.3. At UO: Inorganic and physical chemistry module (15); Trace elements analysis module (10); Finnish language (5) 1.2.4. At AAU: Electroanalysis module (25); Swedish language (5) 1.2.5. Master's thesis (30) is a jointly delivered module. It includes the Winter School as one of its mandatory components.

1 This example of model agreement is relevant to A category students, unless specifically noted otherwise.


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1.3.Detailed information regarding the structure and organization of the programme is published on the programme’s website www.analyticalchemistry.eu 2. Study track 2.1. The standard study period of the programme is two years, and it runs from September 2013 until September 2015. 2.2. The first year university (home university) is UT, Estonia. The academic year starts on 02.09.2013.The examination periods of the first academic year are: January 2014 and the third week of May/first week of June 2014.The academic calendar of UT is available at http://www.ut.ee/en/studies/practical/calendar 2.3. The second year university (host university) will be one of the following: UO, UU, AAU. 2.4. The Student will be nominated to one of the three partner institutions, indicated above, on the competitive basis considering the following criteria:

2.4.1. academic merit – study results of the first semester at UT; 2.4.2. student’s choice.

2.5.The decision as to which host university the student will be assigned is made during the Winter School, in the second half of January 2014. 3.The academic calendars of the three institutions are available on the following websites: 3.1. UO http://www.oulu.fi/intl/exchange_students/acacalendar.htm 3.2. UU http://www.uu.se/en/education/exchange/incoming/nominated/calendar/ 3.3. AAU http://www.abo.fi/student/

GRADING AND CREDITS 4.1. All institutions involved allocate ECTS credits to courses completed successfully. 15 ECTS credits requires on an average 10 weeks of student's work (including independent work). 4.2. Examination methods used in all universities involved include: written and oral examination, practical tasks. Performance is evaluated according to the regular procedures and methods applied to all students in the universities involved. The student must meet the requirements set for regular examinations in each university. 4.3.The following scaling table shall be used when transferring the grades:

Status Grade UT UO UU AAU Percentage of acquired knowledge Pass Excellent A 5 5 91-100

5 86-90

Pass Very good B 4 4 81-85

Pass Good C 3 4 3 71-80

Pass Satisfactory D 2 3 2 61-70

Pass Sufficient E 1 3 1 51-60


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Fail Insufficient F F F F 50 or below

The percentages of acquired knowledge are recorded for all exams, so that the grades can be recalculated at each university for issuing the Diploma Supplement. 4.4.If the Student fails an examination, the regular procedure established in a particular university for retaking the exam applies. STUDENT’S RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS 5.The Student is obliged to comply with the following rules:

5.1.to inform the Consortium Administrative Coordinator about accepting or declining the study place by the deadline indicated on the EACH programme website; 5.2. to familiarize himself/herself with all the information regarding the structure and organization of the programme published on the programme’s website; 5.3. to commence studies at the beginning of the programme. In 2013, the academic year at UT begins on 02.09.2013; 5.4.to study full time and abide by the universities’ study regulations; 5.5. to follow the rules and regulations established for using laboratories and other related facilities at the universities. In particular, to undergo safety instruction for the use of laboratory facilities; 5.6. to inform the Consortium Administrative Coordinator if either academic or administrative difficulties arise; 5.7. to immediately inform the Consortium Administrative Coordinator of the Student’s intention to quit the programme; 5.8. to follow the consortium's Academic Code of Conduct.

6. The Student is obliged to follow the courses of the EACH programme for the value of at least 54ECTS in the first year. If the Student fails to achieve 54 ECTS in the first year, he/she is asked to submit to the Consortium Committee a clear individual study plan for the successful completion of the programme. It is in the capacity of the Consortium Committee to decide how the Student can continue studies if the two-year study period is over, if necessary.

If the Student is forced to interrupt the programme for a certain period of time on valid grounds (health, pregnancy, military duty, etc.) the Student must notify the Consortium.The Consortium Committee will decide upon the monthly payments on individual basis.

7. The Student has the right: 7.1. to follow the courses and any other type of teaching activity integrated into the programme (such as Winter School). 7.2. to have an access to laboratories and information technology infrastructure at all universities of the Consortium; 7.3. to receive administrative support at all universities of the Consortium; 7.4. to have adequate educational support throughout the programme and supervision of the master's thesis; 7.5. to contact UT Administrative Coordinator for issues that require immediate attention via e-mail: [email protected]


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COORDINATOR'S RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS 8. The Coordinator has the right:

8.1. to establish rules and regulations necessary for efficient functioning of the programme; 8.2. to charge the established participation fee from the Student; 8.2. to expulse the student from the programme in the case of academic misconduct.

9. The Coordinator is obliged to: 9.1. to be committed to teaching and supervision of the Student according to the designed study programme; 9.2 to inform the Student well in advance of any significant changes in the programme; 9.3. to establish participation fee in accordance with real costs and charge no more than foreseen in the agreement; 9.4 make available all necessary facilities and guarantee that all measures are taken to provide safe and well equipped learning environment.

SCHOLARSHIPAND TUITION FEE 10. Total amount of the scholarship is 47 000€,2 allocated by the European Commission. This is the category A scholarship and applies to third-country master students selected as scholarship holders by the Consortium. In order to participate in the EACH programme, the Student receives a scholarship that includes:

- contribution to travel and installation costs: 8000€3 - maximum contribution to the EMMC participation costs (programme fee including insurance

coverage): 8000€/year, a total of 16000€ for the two year programme4 - monthly allowance: 1000€/month (up to a maximum of 23 months)5

11. The participation cost for the Student will be 8000€ per academic year, 16000€ per programme.4 This covers the national enrolment fees in force in each university of the programme, insurance cost, Winter School costs and other services provided in all universities (see the clause 10). Accommodation costs are not included in the participation costs. The participation cost will be deducted from the scholarship at the beginning of each academic year. The Student will receive the scholarship for a maximum of 23 months for the two academic years. The category A scholarships will include 23 monthly instalments of 1000€ each.5 The scholarship will be paid by bank transfer to the Student’s bank account after the Student has signed this Agreement. In addition to monthly instalments, two annual instalments (aimed to cover mobility cost and installation in the new country) of 4000 € paid at the beginning of each academic year.3 12. The participation cost covers the following:

2 For category B students this amount is 19 500 €. 3 For category B students this amount is 0 €. 4For category B students this amount is 8000 €. 5 For category B students this amount is 500 €/month.


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12.1. Tuition throughout the programme and essential study materials (including the language courses); 12.2. Pick-up service from the Tallinn airport; 12.3. Orientation course and reception upon arrival; 12.4. On-going support service and counselling by the International Student Services; 12.5. Tutors/student assistant who help with everyday issues like settling in the dorm, registering for classes, getting medical help, etc.; 12.6. Health insurance valid during studies in the EACH programme. 13. The Student is obliged not to receive any other scholarship or subvention financed by the European Commission under other Community programmes. 14. The Student who holds Erasmus Mundus scholarship and who decides to withdraw his/her application before or during study period, or who is excluded from the EACH programme due to lack of (or insufficient) performance, has – after adequate information/warning from the consortium –scholarship stopped. DEGREES TO BE AWARDED 15. Upon completion of the EACH programme, the Student is awarded with two master's degrees and Diploma Supplements from the universities in which he/she has studied. The degrees are legally recognized by relevant national authorities. The degrees to be awarded depend on a chosen study track, combinations are the following:

• Master of Science in Engineering (Applied Measurement Science) - UT + Master of Science in Chemistry 120 Credits – UU

• Master of Science in Engineering (Applied Measurement Science) - UT + Master of Science in Technology – AAU

• Master of Science in Engineering (Applied Measurement Science) - UT + Master of Science in Chemistry – UO

In addition to the degree certificates/diplomas issued by the partner universities, the University of Tartu will issue a Joint European Diploma Supplement. The Diploma Supplement will follow the model developed by the European Commission, Council of Europe and UNESCO/CEPES. The Diploma Supplement is designed to provide a description of studies successfully completed by the individual named on the original qualification to which this Supplement is appended. The Diploma Supplement will be issued in English and awarded to the graduates of all the three study tracks at the EACH programme.

ANNEXES 16. The current agreement has two annexes, and by signing the agreement the Student confirms that she/he understands the rules and abides by them. The annexes are: 16.1. Academic Code of Conduct 16.2. Safety in Laboratories


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CHANGES AND DISPUTES 17. Any changes to the present agreement must be communicated in writing. All alterations to the initial agreement must be immediately communicated by the Student to the Academic Coordinator. Upon mutual agreement of contractual modifications, the EACH Consortium will issue annex no 3 to the present agreement. 18. Any disputes that have arisen in the performance of this agreement shall be resolved by negotiations. If the parties fail to resolve their disputes by negotiations, they shall be referred to Tartu County Court (Estonia) for resolution. Any matter relating to the interpretation or application of this agreement which is not covered by its respective terms, shall be resolved by reference to the laws of Estonia. The signatories declare that they have read and accept the conditions laid down in the present agreement. Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology Date: ………………………………………………………….. Place: Signature:

The Student Date: ………………………………………………………….. Place: Signature:


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ANNEX 1

EACH Academic Code of Conduct

The academic code of conduct addresses the students enrolled in all universities involved in the programme. It is an integrated component of the EACH Student Agreement, thus when signing the EACH Student Agreement, a student also ensures that he/she is familiar with the EACH Academic Ethical Code of Conduct and obliges to follow it. The aim of this document is to promote honesty among our diverse student population and remind of some activities that may disrupt academic life in our universities. It is to assure that students conduct themselves with integrity and treat others with respect.

The students of the EACH programme must abide by all rules and regulations established in the universities involved and use scholarships and universities’ facilities with care and responsibility.

Academic dishonesty In the EACH programme academic dishonesty means, but is not limited to:

• engaging in plagiarism, which includes representing the work of another person as one’s own, including information downloaded from the Internet. Citing the information source is obligatory.

• alteration or fabrication of data such collected as part of a research or any other project;

• use of the materials, in an assessment of learning outcomes, that a lecturer has explicitly not permitted to use;

• sharing of knowledge or collaborating on any work when it is not allowed; • taking an assessment of learning outcomes for another student; • submission work or assignment, if a credit has already been awarded for it.

There are cases when a student cannot be sure whether his/her behaviour constitute a violation of the Academic Code of Conduct. Students always have a right to consult with any teaching staff member to clarify uncertainties.

Penalties for academic dishonesty The Academic Coordinator of the EACH programme must be informed of the actions of dishonesty. A note needs to be submitted by a teaching staff member responsible for a course during which the action of dishonesty took place. In case of serious act of dishonesty, the incident is discussed in the Academic Board and based on the decision, the university, where the academic dishonesty took place, has the power and is required to

• reprimand the student or • put forward the student to be deleted from the matriculation register.

The student may be considered to be expelled from the universities of the EACH programme in the following cases:

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• for a criminal offence committed with intent provided that the corresponding criminal conviction has become final;

• for forgery of documents; • for gross violation of generally recognized norms of behaviour and academic

traditions; • insufficient academic progress (not completing the required amount of credits); • unpaid participation fee on due dates.

Safety rules Special attention needs to be paid to laboratory facilities. Science laboratories, that are easily accessible to our students, usually require strict regulation of safety protocol in addition to normal rules of behaviour. Each university has a set of laboratory rules that are introduced to students at the beginning of studies in each institution. A set of safety rules all EACH students must abide with are outlined in the Annex no2 of the current Agreement and also available at http://www.analyticalchemistry.eu/.

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ANNEX 2 EACH Safety in Laboratories General • Think before performing any actions in the laboratory! If you are unsure about something

ask the supervisor for explanation. • It is prohibited to work alone in the laboratory. • Each experiment must be planned and, if needed, discussed with the supervisor. • Observe also other students activities and draw their attention to necessary precautions. If

violation of safety rules is intentional, inform your supervisor or lab-technician. • Be prepared for accidents! Only student who has passed special training may work with

instruments, which use electrical current, natural gas or are other way potentially dangerous.

• Keep your working place clean! Spills or pieces of substances can damage instruments, clothes or skin.

Working with glassware

• Work calmly, do not hurry! • If some glassware breaks, inform other people so they wouldn’t hurt themselves.

Thereafter clean up all pieces of glass and substances. Ask other students or supervisor to help you. For picking up small pieces of glass use wet paper.

• If you need to put hosepipe on glass tube, wet the glass tube with water or vacuum grease and protect your hands with gloves or towel.

Electricity

• Prior to using electrical appliance make sure that electrical outlet, socket and cable are intact and the voltage is suitable for the instrument.

• While switching on an electrical instrument, keep the other hand in your pocket. • If some part of electrical instrument heats up unexpectedly, electrical sparks are produced

or it smells like burnt, immediately stop working with the instrument and pull the cable out of the electrical outlet.

• If instrument is burning, pull its cable out of electrical outlet or cut the electricity using main braker of the laboratory.

• Never use water to extinguish a burning electrical instrument! Only powder- or CO2-extinguishers may be used.

• Inform your supervisor if an appliance acts unexpectedly, e.g. produces strange sounds.

Chemicals

General

• Wear safety goggles and rubber gloves when working with toxic or corrosive substances. Wear special apron if needed.

• Toxic volatile chemicals must be handled in the fume hood. • Wear lab coat while working in laboratory. • Always use rubber bulb for pipetting. Do not use mouth to provide suction even when the

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Safety using chemicals

E: Explosive • Avoid shocks, flames, sparks and heating. • Work with minimal amounts and work cautiously. • Do not work alone! • Extremely explosive peroxides are formed while storing

ethers (diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, diisopropyl ether, …). Before using such chemicals consult your supervisor. The same applies when using old bottles with “unknown” substances.

• Explosive are also azides (organic and salts of metals) and peroxides.

O: Oxidizing • Avoid contacts with flammable materials. • Never mix with organic substances.

F: Highly flammable F+: Extremely flammable • Avoid flames, sparks and heating. Do not work near

open flames. • This category includes almost all organic solvents

(except chlor-organic). • Burning chemicals must not be extinguished with

water, use CO2-extinguisher, fire blanket or sand.

T: Toxic T+: Very toxic (incl. carcinogenic, teratogenic, mutagenic) • Avoid all contacts with body, avoid inhaling vapors or

dust. • Examples of some toxic substances: benzene, methanol,

chloroform, carbon tetrachloride, tetrahydrofuran, acetonitrile.

• Work under the fume hood, wear safety goggles and rubber gloves.

C: Corrosive • Protect skin (rubber gloves), eyes (safety goggles) and

clothes (lab coat), if needed also respiratory system (work under fume hood and/or wear mask).

• Examples: mineral acids (sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, …), alkalis (sodium and potassium hydroxide), bromine, ammonia.

Xn: Harmful Xi: Irritating • Avoid all contacts with body. • This (above) applies to most chemicals.

N: Dangerous for the environment • Waste (residues) needs special management. • Examples: chloroform, carbon tetrachloride … • Use as small amounts as possible.


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Chemical waste

• As a rule, chemical waste is not disposed to sink. • Residues of acids and alkali must be neutralized. • Residues of solvents are collected to special bottles. Caution! Chemical waste must not

be mixed without control – some substances can cause explosions! When in doubt ask supervisor!

Using fume hoods

• Check proper functioning of fume hood prior starting your experiment. • Switch on the ventilator and lamp of the hood. Shield of the hood must be positioned as

low as possible (between your eyes and experimental apparatus). • Fume hood is not the place for long-term storing of chemicals or chemical waste. • Chemicals which are not needed for the experiment should be removed. • If you spill chemicals under the hood clean it up as soon as possible. • Consider using additional safety equipment while working in fume hood (goggles, gloves,

safety apron, mask …), especially when using dangerous substances. • In case of failure of the fume hood, inform your supervisor or lab technician (lab no. 324).

Natural gas

• Before opening the main valve, check if all local (on the tables) valves are closed. • Before starting to work, check the gas pipes (rubber or plastic part). If needed replace

piping. • Be careful with long hair when working with open flames. • If the flame of burner has gone out, immediately switch off the gas. • Do not bend down over burning burner. • Flames must not be left unattended. • Before leaving the laboratory, close the main gas valve.

Working with bottled gas (cylinders)

• Before starting to work, you will be given special instructions.

What to do if …

• Save yourself first, and then help others. Saving instruments or materials comes last. • Inform your supervisor or lab technician. • Call emergency service, 112– the same number throughout Europe.




Schedule of the orientation course for newly arrived international students, autumn 2012

University of Tartu, International Student Service

Time Event or Activity Presenter Location Wednesday, August 29 10.00 Registration Vanemuise 46-225 10.10–10.20 Welcome to the University of Tartu!

Sirje Üprus, International Relations Office

Vanemuise 46-225

Welcome from the International Student Service

Ülle Tensing Vanemuise 46-225

Erasmus Programme and visiting students

Annika Kalda Vanemuise 46-225

Stipends: bilateral and state agreements Piret Must Vanemuise 46-225

10.20–10.40

Rights of residence (EU citizens) Piret Pumm Vanemuise 46-225 10.40–10.55 Student Council

Freshmen week Anna Bõstrova Vanemuise 46-225

10.55–11.10 ESN Erasmus Student Network in Tartu Marge Taivere Vanemuise 46-225 11.10–11.25 Student Village Janika Hango Vanemuise 46-225

11.25–11.40 Facebook and Twitter Marika Lähdeaho and Inga Külmoja

Vanemuise 46-225

11.40–11.50 University’s psychologist, Career Service Kristel Lään Vanemuise 46-225 11.50–11.55 Tutoring system Aile-Rahel Ausna Vanemuise 46-225

11.55 Meeting the tutors and lunch Town tour with tutors – university buildings, important places in town

Vanemuise 46-225

15.00–16.30 In English: university library instruction Kärt Miil, Heli Luik Foyer of the University library, Struve St. 1

15.00–16.30

In Russian: university library instruction Kärt Miil, Heli Luik Foyer of the University library, Struve St. 1

Thursday, August 30 10.00 – 10.20 Language Center Ljudmilla Vedina Vanemuise 46-225 10.20–10.35 Sport Center Alar Rikberg Vanemuise 46-225

10.35-10.50 Computer Center Peeter Russak Vanemuise 46-225 10.50-11.35 Study system at the university,

registration to courses Ülle Tensing Vanemuise 46-225

11.35–11.55 Coffee break Vanemuise 46-225

11.55–12.15 Estonian medical system Dr Liina Pilv Vanemuise 46-225

12.15–12.30 Country visits and sightseeing Annika Kalda Vanemuise 46-225


Lunch 14.00–15.00 In English: university main building,

excursion (registration needed) Gathering in the lobby

of the main building, Ülikooli St. 18

14.00–15.00 In Russian: university main building excursion (registration needed)

Gathering in the lobby of the main building, Ülikooli St. 18

Please note! If you are interested in the main building excursion, please to register at the Orientation course or send an email to: [email protected]. Friday, August 31 10.00–10.15 AEGEE-Tartu Maike Niiduviir

Katre-Helena Käppa Vanemuise 46-225

10.15–10.35 Public Safety Maarja Punak

Vanemuise 46-225

10.35 –11.05 Intercultural communication Anu Realo Vanemuise 46-225

11.05–11.20 Introduction to English taught master’s programmes at UT

Svetlana Vogel Vanemuise 46-225

11.20–11.50 Session about residence permits and health insurance contracts - For non EU students only!

ISS Vanemuise 46-225

Lunch 15.00 – 16.00 How to survive in Tartu Erasmus programme

exchange student Ali Kaš

Main building of UT, room nr 139

Monday, September 3, at 10.00 am is an opening ceremony of the academic year 2012/2013 (in Estonian), in the festive hall of the main building Opening ceremonies of the faculties, in Estonian N/A Faculty of Social Sciences Festive hall (Aula) N/A Faculty of Education Salme St. 1 a N/A Faculty of Theology Festive Hall (Aula) N/A Faculty of Philosophy: in different

institutes, check www.fl.ut.ee

N/A Faculty of Economics and Business Administration

Festive Hall (Aula)

N/A Faculty of Science and Technology Vanemuise St. 46-225

N/A Faculty of Medicine Festive Hall (Aula) N/A Faculty of Law Festive Hall (Aula) N/A Faculty of Mathematics and Computer

Science Festive Hall (Aula)

N/A Faculty of Exercise and Sport Sciences Festive Hall (Aula)

September 3rd, the Rector’s welcome reception to new international students at 7. pm Location: University History Museum, Lossi str 25, Tartu. Friday, September 7 15.30 Guided town tour Helina Aro Gathering in the town hall

square, by the fountain Please note! If you are interested in the guided town tour, please to register at the Orientation course or send an email to: [email protected].



List of potential invited scholars and other external lecturers for the EACH programme Name Institution Background, competence Expected input X.F. Wang Tongji University Worldwide expert in

nonlinear spectroscopy, nanoparticle imaging and probing the nanoscale local environment

Seminars and lectures on nanoanalytics

Y.Q. Miao Shanghai University for Science and Technology

Worldwide expert in nanoanalysis using electrochemistry and fluorescence

Seminars and lectures on nanoanalysis using hybrid techniques (electrochemistry, fluorescence)

O. Wolfbeis

Regensburg University

One of the most cited analytical chemists in the world, worldwide expert in optical sensors

Seminar and lecture on chemical and biochemical optical sensors

D. Diamond

Dublin City University

A worldwide leader in the area of Wireless sensing networks

Seminars and lectures on the newest sensor technology, including Wireless sensing networks

G.V. Iyengar

Tufts University (USA)

Worldwide expert in food analysis and nutrition, QA in food analysis

Seminar and lecture for students on modern directions of food analysis.

T. Bolanca University of Zagreb

Expert in separation methods, applied to environmental analysis

Seminars and lectures on advanced environmental analytics

A. Cappiello

University of Urbino

Design of novel instrumentation for mass spectrometry and liquid chromatography.

Seminars and lectures on the principles of analytical instrument design and miniaturization

N. Fackler Nebraska Wesleyan University

Catalytic materials and analytical techniques for their characterization

Seminar and lecture on analysis and characterization of advanced catalytic materials.

E. Prichard LGC Teddington (UK)

Worldwide known educator in analytical chemistry and metrology in chemistry

1. Seminars for lecturers on approaches as how to teach metrology in chemistry; 2. Lecture for students on traceability in chemistry

B. Magnusson

SP (Sweden) Author/coauthor of numerous guideline materials on QA in analytical chemistry,

1. Seminars for students on uncertainty estimation in chemical analysis; 2. Seminars for EACH lecturers on approaches as how to teach metrology in chemistry

P. De Bièvre

Journal Accreditation and Quality Assurance (Belgium)

Worldwide known expert in metrological and quality aspects of analytical chemistry

Seminars for students and lecturers on conceptual questions in metrology in chemistry (VIM definitions, the concept of "true value", etc).

E. Vassileva IAEA (Monaco) Environmental analysis with atomic mass spectrometry, isotope methods

Lecture and seminar for students on advanced topics and new directions of atomic mass spectrometry.



Assessment scale with the corresponding achievement level of learning outcomes The EACH consortium will implement both differentiated and non-differentiated assessment. In the case of differentiated assessment, the students’ achievement level of learning outcomes shall be differentiated in accordance with the following scale: grade 'A' or "excellent" – an outstanding and particularly broad-based level of achievement of the learning outcomes characterised by exceptional, free and creative use of the knowledge and skills; grade 'B' or "very good" – a very high level of achievement of the learning outcomes characterised by proper and creative use of the knowledge and skills. More specific and detailed elements of knowledge and skills may reveal certain errors that are neither substantive nor serious; grade 'C or "good" – a high level of achievement of the learning outcomes characterised by proper use of the knowledge and skills. More specific and detailed elements of knowledge and skills may manifest certain uncertainty and imprecision; grade 'D' or "satisfactory" – a sufficient level of achievement of the learning outcomes characterised by the ability to use the knowledge and skills in typical situations; non-typical situations reveal gaps and uncertainty; grade 'E' or "sufficient" – a minimally acceptable level of achievement of the learning outcomes characterised by a limited ability to use the knowledge and skills in typical situations; non-typical situations reveal considerable gaps and uncertainty; grade 'F' or "insufficient" –the knowledge and skills acquired by the student are below the minimum required level.

In the case of non-differentiated assessment, the students are considered to have passed the course if all the requirements set forth in the syllabus have been fulfilled. Students may be given the following grades:

grade "pass" - given where the student shows that he/she has acquired the knowledge, skills and competences required in the subject syllabus; grade "fail" - given where the student fails to show that he/she has acquired the knowledge, skills and competences required in the subject syllabus.



Sample diplomas (degree certificates) awarded by the partner universities on graduation

Åbo Akademi

University www.abo.fi


This is to certify that

Name Name

has completed the degree

MASTER OF SCIENCE (TECHNOLOGY)

at the

Department of Chemical Engineering Kaisa Sere Vice-Rector Ulla Bäckström Head of Academic Affairs

Åbo date

The details of the candidate’s studies can be seen in the Transcript o f records appended to this certificate. The Master of Science (technology) degree is a higher University qualification which is completed and awarded according to the regulations governing the university degree procedure (794/2005) and comprises 120 credits (cr(sp)). One year of studies is equivalent to 1600 hours of student work on the average and is defined as 60 credits. The credit system corresponds to the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). The Master’s thesis, as well as the Transcript of Record, is assessed according to a system of five grades A(5) excellent B(4) very good C(3) good D(2) satisfactory E (1) sufficient A(5) is the highest grade. Certain courses of study do not receive a grade but are assessed using either a pass or fail.


NN (day of birth-XXXF)

has within the field of technical science and as part of the Master´s Degree Programme in Chemical Engineering completed a Master’s of Science (techology) degree and attained the following grades Major subject : Process Chemistry cr(sp) C (3) Master’s thesis 30 cr(sp) B (4) Other studies cr(sp) Language studies cr(sp)

Total number of credits 122 cr(sp) The Master’s degree has been approved with an overall grade average of 2.31 The Master’s thesis Name of the thesis Name of the thesis Name of the thesis was completed in the special subject area of analytical chemistry under the supervision of Professor i. The department assessed the final grade as very good

The graduating candidate has obtained an education outside Finland and has completed an examination to assess his academic capability in English. He has demonstrated a basic command of Swedish The degree is a double degree betveen.......... Åbo Akademi University has given one degree certificate in Swedish and one degree certificate in English for this degree. Certificate number ..........

ÅBO AKADEMI DIPLOMINGENJÖR UNIVERSITY

DIPLOMA SUPPLEMENT

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This Diploma Supplement follows the model developed by the European Commission, Council of Europe and UNESCO/CEPES. The purpose of this supplement is to provide sufficient independent data to improve the international 'transparency' and fair academic and professional recognition of qualifications (diplomas, degrees, certificates, etc.) It is designed to provide a description of the nature, level, context, content and status of the studies that were pursued and successfully completed by the individual named on the original qualification to which this supplement is appended. It should be free of any value-judgements, equivalence statements or suggestions about recognition. Information should be provided in all eight sections. Where information is not provided, a reason should be given. 1 INFORMATION IDENTIFYING THE HOLDER OF THE QUALIFICATION 1.1 Family name(s): (efternamn) 1.2 Given name(s): (förnamn) 1.3 Social security number: 2 INFORMATION IDENTIFYING THE QUALIFICATION 2.1 Name of qualification and title conferred: Dilpomingenjör 2.2 Degree Programme: Chemical engineering 2.3 Name and status of awarding institution: Åbo Akademi; state recognised university, Decree on Higher Education Degree

Structure 464/1998 (including amendments) 2.4 Name (in original language) and status of

institution (if different from 2.3) administering studies

Not applicable

2.5 Language(s) of instruction/examination Swedish 3 INFORMATION ON THE LEVEL OF THE QUALIFICATION 3.1 Level of qualification: Second-cycle university degree, Master’s degree, see section 8 3.2 Official length of programme: The degree consists of at least 120 credits, 2 years of full-time study. 3.3 Access requirement(s): The Finnish Matriculation Examination gives general eligibility for higher

education. General eligibility is also given by Finnish upper secondary vocational qualification. These qualifications require at least 12 years of schooling. Equivalent foreign qualifications also give general eligibility for higher education. The admission requirement for the second-cycle university degree is a first-cycle degree. There is numerus clausus, i.e. restricted entry, to all fields of study.

4 INFORMATION ON THE CONTENTS AND RESULTS GAINED 4.1 Mode of study: Full-time 4.2 Programme requirements: See section 8 4.3 Programme details and the individual

grades/marks/credits obtained: See enclosed Transcript of Records

4.4 Grading scheme and, if available, grade distribution guidance:

Courses and thesis graded according to the following: ÅA grade ECTS 5 berömliga A excellent 4 synnerligen goda B very good 3 goda C good 2 synnerligen tillfredsställande D satisfactory 1 tillfredsställande E sufficient Some courses are assessed on a pass or fail basis, with no further grading. Average grades are calculated by weighting the course grades according to their credits units. If a course is assessed as pass, it is not included in the average. The overall grade for the degree is awarded with distinction if 4.00 or more is achieved in the weighted credit point average of course grades and the grade of the Master’s thesis is 4 or 5.

4.5 Overall classification of the qualification 5 INFORMATION ON THE FUNCTION OF THE QUALIFICATION 5.1 Access to further study: Eligible for doctoral studies 5.2 Professional status: Under the Finnish legislation, a person who has taken the degree of

Diplomingenjör is qualified for posts or positions in the public sector for which the qualification requirement is a higher academic degree. In some cases, the qualification requirement also includes the completion of minor or major studies in certain specified fields of study. The degree falls under the Council Directive 89/48/EEC of 21 December 1988 on a general system for the recognition of higher education diplomas awarded on completion of professional education and training of at least three years' duration.


DIPLOMA SUPPLEMENT

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6 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 6.1 Additional information: The degree is a double degree with..... 6.2 Further information sources: Åbo Akademi University www.abo.fi

Ministry of Education, Finland, www.minedu.fi 7 CERTIFICATION OF THE SUPPLEMENT 7.1 Date Åbo, dd.mm.år 7.2 Signature

Ulla Bäckström

7.3 Capacity Head of Academic Affairs 7.4 Official stamp or seal: 8 INFORMATION ON THE NATIONAL HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM The Finnish education system consists of basic education, general and vocational upper secondary education, higher education and adult education. The basic education consists of a 9-year compulsory school for all children from 7 to 16 years of age. Post-compulsory education is given by general upper secondary schools and vocational institutions. The general upper secondary school provides a 3-year general education curriculum, at the end of which the pupil takes the national Matriculation examination (ylioppilastutkinto/studentexamen). Vocational institutions provide 3-year programmes, which lead to upper secondary vocational qualifications (ammatillinen perustutkinto/yrkesinriktad grundexamen). General eligibility for higher education is given by the Matriculation examination and the upper secondary vocational qualification. These qualifications require at least 12 years of schooling. Equivalent foreign qualifications also give general eligibility for higher education. The Finnish higher education system comprises 20 universities (yliopisto/universitet) and 29 polytechnics (ammattikorkeakoulu, AMK/yrkeshögskola, YH). Ten of the universities are multi-faculty universities and ten are specialised institutions. All universities engage in both education and research and have the right to award doctorates. The polytechnics are multi-field institutions of professional higher education. Polytechnics engage in applied research and development. Higher education studies are measured in credits (opintopiste/studiepoäng). Study courses are quantified according to the work load required. One year of studies is equivalent to 1600 hours of student work on the average and is defined as 60 credits. The credit system complies with the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS). 8.1. University degrees The Government Decree on University Degrees (794/2004) defines the objectives, extent and overall structure of degrees. The universities decide on the detailed contents and structure of the degrees they award. They also decide on their curricula and forms of instruction.

8.1.1. First-cycle university degree The first-cycle university degree consists of at least 180 credits (3 years of full-time study). The degree is called kandidaatti/kandidat in all fields of study except Law (oikeusnotaari/rättsnotarie) and Pharmacy (farmaseutti/farmaceut). The determined English translation for all these degrees is Bachelor’s degree, the most common degrees being the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science. Studies leading to the degree provide the student with: (1) knowledge of the fundamentals of the major and minor subjects or corresponding study entities or studies included in the degree programme and the prerequisites for following developments in the field; (2) knowledge and skills needed for scientific thinking and the use of scientific methods or knowledge and skills needed for artistic work; (3) knowledge and skills needed for studies leading to a higher university degree and for continuous learning; (4) a capacity for applying the acquired knowledge and skills to work; and (5) adequate language and communication skills. Studies leading to the degree may include: basic and intermediate studies; language and communication studies; interdisciplinary programmes; other studies and work practice for professional development. The degree includes a Bachelor’s thesis (6 – 10 credits). 8.1.2. The second-cycle university degree The second-cycle university degree consists of at least 120 credits (2 years of full-time study). The extent of studies required for a programme leading to the second cycle university degree which is geared towards foreign students is a minimum of 90 credits. The degree is usually called maisteri/magister. Other second-cycle degree titles are diplomi-insinööri/diplomingenjör (Technology), proviisori/provisor (Pharmacy) and arkkitehti/arkitekt (Architecture). The determined English translation for all these degrees is Master’s degree, the most common degrees being the Master of Arts or Master of Science. The second-cycle university degree title in the fields of Medicine, Veterinary Medicine and Dentistry is lisensiaatti/licentiat, the English title being Licentiate. The admission requirement for the second-cycle university degree is a first-cycle degree.

http://www.abo.fi/�

http://www.minedu.fi/�


DIPLOMA SUPPLEMENT

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In the fields of Medicine and Dentistry the university may arrange the education leading to the second-cycle university degree without including a first-cycle university degree in the education. In Medicine the degree consists of 360 credits (6 years of full-time study) and in Dentistry the degree consists of 300 credits (5 years of full-time study). Studies leading to the second-cycle university degree provide the student with: (1) good overall knowledge of the major subject or a corresponding entity and conversance with the fundamentals of the minor subject or good knowledge of the advanced studies included in the degree programme; (2) knowledge and skills needed to apply scientific knowledge and scientific methods or knowledge and skills needed for independent and demanding artistic work; (3) knowledge and skills needed for independently operating as an expert and developer of the field; (4) knowledge and skills needed for scientific or artistic postgraduate education; and (5) good language and communication skills. The studies leading to the second-cycle university degree may include: basic and intermediate studies and advanced studies; language and communication studies; interdisciplinary study programmes; other studies; and internship improving expertise. The degree includes a Master’s thesis (20 – 40 credits). 8.2. Doctoral degrees Students can apply for doctoral studies after the completion of a relevant second-cycle degree. The aim of doctoral studies is to provide student with an in-depth knowledge of their field of research and capabilities to produce novel scientific knowledge independently. A pre-doctoral degree of lisensiaatti/licentiat (Licentiate) may be taken before the Doctor's degree and in general it takes 2 years of full-time study to complete. The Doctor’s degree takes approximately 4 years to complete after the second-cycle degree or 2 further years following the pre-doctoral degree. A student who has been admitted to complete the Doctor’s degree must complete a given amount of studies, show independent and critical thinking in the field of research and write a Doctor’s dissertation and defend it in public. 8.3. Polytechnic degrees The government decree on polytechnics (352/2003 including amendments) defines the objectives, extent and overall structure of polytechnic degrees. The Ministry of Education confirms the degree programmes of polytechnics, and within the framework of these regulations, the polytechnics decide on the content and structure of their degrees in more detail. The polytechnics also decide on their annual curricula and forms of instruction.

8.3.1. First-cycle polytechnic degrees The first-cycle polytechnic degree consists of 180, 210 or 240 credits (3 to 4 years of full-time study) depending on the study field. For specific reasons, the Ministry of Education may confirm the scope of the degree to exceed 240 credits. The first-cycle polytechnic degree is called ammattikorkeakoulututkinto/yrkeshögskoleexamen. The determined English translation for the degree is Bachelor’s degree. The degree titles indicate the field of study, e.g. Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Health Care. Studies leading to the degree provide the student with (1) broad overall knowledge and skills with relevant theoretical background for working as expert of the field; (2) knowledge and skills needed for following and advancing developments in the field; (3) knowledge and skills needed for continuous learning; (4) adequate language and communication skills; and (5) knowledge and skills required in the field internationally. The first-cycle polytechnic degree comprises basic and professional studies, elective studies, a practical training period and a Bachelor’s thesis or a final project. 8.3.2. The second-cycle polytechnic degrees The second-cycle polytechnic degree consists of 60 or 90 credits (1 or 1.5 years of full-time study). The degree is called ylempi ammattikorkeakoulututkinto/högre yrkeshögskoleexamen. The determined English translation for the second-cycle polytechnic degree is Master’s degree. The degree titles indicate the field of study, e.g. Master of Culture and Art or Master of Business Administration. Eligibility for second-cycle polytechnic degrees is given by a relevant first-cycle degree with at least 3 years of relevant work or artistic experience. Studies leading to the degree provide the student with (1) broad and advanced knowledge and skills for developing the professional field as well as the theoretical skills for working in demanding expert and leadership positions in the field; (2) profound understanding of the field, its relation to work life and society at large as well as the knowledge and skills needed for following and analysing both theoretical and professional developments in the field; (3) capacity for life-long learning and continuous development of one’s own expertise (4) good language and communication skills required in work life; and (5) knowledge and skills needed to function and communicate in the field internationally. The second-cycle polytechnic degree comprises advanced professional studies, elective studies and a final thesis or a final project.


Erasmus Mundus Masters Courses Country-specific requirements for submitting education certificates

Applicants from Africa All applicants applying for Master's or PhD programmes must ask their previous education institution to send their Transcript of Records and verified copy of diploma directly to the University of Tartu.

Applicants from Western Africa: Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone All applicants to Bachelor's programmes who have West African Senior School Certificate must ask the examination certificate to be sent directly to the University of Tartu or send us an unused scratch card for verification. Used scratch cards or copies are not acceptable. More information is available on http://www.waecdirect.org or http://www.ghanawaec.org/.

Applicants from Nigeria All applicants to Bachelor's programmes who have a certificate of Nigeria National Examinations Council (NECO) must ask the examination certificate to be sent directly to the University of Tartu or send us an unused scratch card for verification. Used scratch cards or copies are not acceptable.

Applicants from Cameroon All applicants to Bachelor's programmes who have a certificate of Cameroon General Certificate of Education Board must ask the examination certificate to be sent directly to the University of Tartu or send us a scratch card for verification.

Applicants from Canada All applicants from Canada must ask Transcript of Records from their previous education institution and have it sent directly to the University of Tartu in a sealed envelope.

Applicants from China All applicants from China must order a verification report of their last degree and have it sent to the University of Tartu from the China Higher-education Student Information and Career Center.

Applicants from India All applicants from India must certify their last degree certificates with apostille. More information as how to get an apostille certificate can be found: http://meaindia.nic.in/mystart.php?id=8801

Applicants from Iran Applicants must ask their previous educational institution to send the official copy of their diploma and Transcript of Records directly to the University of Tartu. Applicants who need to submit their secondary school certificate (i.e. candidates applying to BA studies) must also send a certified copy of their pre-university certificate.

Applicants from Pakistan Applicants must ask their previous educational institution to send the official copy of their diploma and Transcript of Records/grade list directly to the University of Tartu.

Applicants from Turkey Applicants who need to submit their secondary school certificates must additionally send a certified copy of their National Entrance Examination (ÖSS) exam result.

Applicants from the USA All applicants from the USA must ask Transcript of Records from their previous education institution and have it sent directly to the University of Tartu in a sealed envelope.

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Presentation and assessment of master's theses

I. Objective

1. By completing and presenting a final thesis, the student shows that he/she:

a. knows how to apply the acquired knowledge to formulate scientific problems, to plan and carry out respective research, to draw conclusions based on collected data and to present it either orally or in written form;

b. knows how to find and analyze scientific information and is able to synthesise new knowledge of the specialty with the help of this information and the scientific data he/she has collected by himself/herself;

c. knows how to prepare and give a public presentation, how to express himself/herself in his/her specialty orally and in written form and how to defend his/her viewpoints;

d. knows the general principles of ethics in science and is able to estimate the scientific level and the practical value of the research done in his/her field.

II. Topic and Supervisor

2. The supervisor is a lecturer, a researcher or a doctoral candidate of the respective field, who has at least a Master’s degree or a level of education equal to this degree. In order to guarantee high-level supervision of the master's thesis at least two supervisors are appointed to every thesis by the consortium committee. One supervisor is always from the second-year host university. As a rule, a professor of the host university is the main supervisor. Occasionally a professor at the home university can be the main supervisor. The second supervisor is usually a junior staff member who will follow the progress of the thesis on a daily basis.

3. The content of the thesis can be the following:

a. a scientific research; b. an applied research project; c. educational equipment or material; d. the content of a BA thesis can also be a research review paper that includes suggestions about how to apply the results of the thesis.

4. It is the responsibility of the supervisor to guarantee that the scope and the difficulty level of the topic picked for the final thesis are suitable.

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III. Layout

5. The thesis is submitted to the respective unit of the university where the second year studies take place. The thesis is written in English only. All students are informed when is the submission deadline and to which unit it need to be sent to.

6. A final thesis typically consists of the following sections:

a. title page; b. table of contents; c. introduction (introduction of the problem and the purpose of the thesis and an overview); d. core section which is divided according to the type of the thesis; for example:

i. an overview of the problem based on literature; ii. description of data, methods, equipment, objects, material, etc. iii. results iv. discussion of results and an analysis/conclusion v. summary; vi. references; vii. appendices, if necessary (charts, drawings, photographs, academic articles, etc.).

IV. Presentation of Thesis

7. Presentations of the theses will be organized by a joint committee. The committee includes at least four members and both universities where the student has studied are represented in the committee. All committee members have at least Master's degree.

8. Master theses are submitted for presentation not later than on May 31 and presentations will be carried out during June-July (not later than Jul 31). The thesis is submitted both electronically and in printed version. The presentation of the thesis will take place at the second year university

9. A student who has passed all other courses in the EACH programme by the time of the presentation is allowed to defend their final thesis.

10. The presentation of the thesis takes place in the form of an academic discussion that consists of the following parts:

a. a presentation made by the author where he/she introduces his/her work for 10-15 minutes; b. an academic discussion between the reviewer and the author; c. general discussion (questions to the author from the auditorium and author’s answers);

d. conclusion by the author, up to 1 minute.

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VI. Assessment

11. The presentation panel shall assess the defended thesis during a closed part of the session.

12. When assessing the thesis, the following points are taken into account:

a. execution of the task set; b. layout, including logicality and readability; linguistic correctness; c. presenting the thesis, including the structure and the quality of the presentation; presenting skills and the ability to answer questions; the amount of knowledge of the specialty demonstrated in the presentation and during the discussion; d. reviewer’s assessment of the thesis.

13. A successfully presented final thesis shall receive a positive grade and its author shall be recognized as having graduated from the EACH programme university with double degrees.

14. If the presentation committee comes to a conclusion that the final thesis does not meet the required standards or if the author is unable to present it, the thesis shall be graded as a fail. In this case one more chance to present the thesis is granted which requires supplementing the existing work or choosing a new topic. The presentation committee can give their suggestions on this matter.

15. If the student does not agree with the grade received at the presentation, he/she has the right to submit a written appeal to the Academic Coordinator of EACH within the two workdays following the announcement of the final grade.



Course evaluation forms

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1. I have attended … lectures/seminars/practice learning classes/Web-based activities �� all most around 50% few I have not attended any lecture/seminar/practice learning class/Web-based activities

2. The course was highly interesting � I absolutely agree � I generally agree hard to say � I do not agree

I absolutely disagree 3. The course evaluated was a difficult one

� I absolutely agree � I generally agree hard to say � I do not agree I absolutely disagree

4. The teacher provided sufficient explanations regarding the objective of the course, the conditions for passing it and the evaluation criteria


5. The teacher explained the applications of the course and related it to other courses and subjects


6. The teacher presented the subject in a clear and systematic way � I absolutely agree � I generally agree hard to say � I do not agree

I absolutely disagree 7. The teacher presented the subject in a creative and engaging way


8. The teacher's treatment of participating students remained objective and equal � I absolutely agree � I generally agree hard to say � I do not agree

I absolutely disagree 9. Lecturer took into account students’ interests and needs, if possible

I absolutely agree � I generally agree hard to say � I do not agree I absolutely disagree

10. The teacher encouraged active student participation in the course (questions, discussions) I absolutely agree � I generally agree hard to say � I do not agree I absolutely disagree

11. Lecturer gave appropriate and sufficient feedback on independent work and other parts of the course that were evaluated


12. The teaching aids used in the course were helpful for learning the material presented �� I absolutely agree � I generally agree hard to say � I do not agree

I absolutely disagree 13. The study materials required for the course were readily Accessile


14. The credits earned for passing the course properly reflect the amount of work required to pass (based on the estimated relation 1 ECTS = 26 hours of work on the part of the student)

I disagree (too many credits earned) I agree I disagree (too few credits earned) hard to say

15. Lectures/seminars/practical trainings started/ended in the times determined I absolutely agree � I generally agree hard to say � I do not agree I absolutely disagree

16. All lectures/seminars/practical trainings in the timetable did take place I absolutely agree � I generally agree hard to say � I do not agree I absolutely disagree

17. In my mind, I achieved most of the learning outcomes set in the course syllabus I absolutely agree � I generally agree hard to say � I do not agree I absolutely disagree

18. All in all, my evaluation of the course is a(n) A (excellent) (5) B (very good) (4) C (good) (3) D (satisfactory) (2) E (poor) (1) F (fail) (0) hard to say ()

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1. I have attended … lectures/seminars/practice learning classes/Web-based activities �� all most around 50% few I have not attended any lecture/seminar/practice learning class/Web-based activities

2. In the context of my doctoral studies, the course is important and relevant� I absolutely agree � I generally agree hard to say � I do not agree

I absolutely disagree 3. The teacher provided sufficient explanations regarding the objective of the course, the conditions for passing it and the evaluation criteria


4. The teacher explained the applications of the course and related it to other courses and subjects


5. The teacher presented the subject in a clear and systematic way � I absolutely agree � I generally agree hard to say � I do not agree

I absolutely disagree 6. The teacher encouraged active student participation in the course (questions, discussions)


7. Lecturer provided students with sufficient guidance for independent work � I absolutely agree � I generally agree hard to say � I do not agree

I absolutely disagree 8. I could contact a lecturer, whenever necessary


9. Lecturer provided sufficient help and guidance for solving research problems I absolutely agree � I generally agree hard to say � I do not agree I absolutely disagree

10. All lectures/seminars/practical trainings/Web-based activities in the timetable did take place


�� of the EACH programme��

��Answering the following questions is optional.

Your answers will be accessible to course teachers and their immediate supervisors, after the results of the final examination or pass/fail evaluation have been released.

1. What did you like/dislike about the course?

2. What could/should have been done differently?

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��Answering the following questions is optional.

Your answers will be accessible to course teachers and their immediate supervisors, after the results of the final examination or pass/fail evaluation have been released.

1. What did you like/dislike about the course? 2.3. 2. What could/should have been done differently?

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