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Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Information on degree programmes

CodeDegree Programme TitleStandard Length of Study
N0788A270009Additive technology2.0 years
Qualification AwardedMaster degree, Ing.
Level of QualificationSecond Cycle
Access to Further StudiesThe graduates may continue in a Third cycle
Graduation Requirements120 ECTS Credits, Final state examination, Diploma thesis
Mode of StudyFull-time
Programme Director or EquivalentPersonal IDName
PAG016doc. Ing. Marek Pagáč, Ph.D.
Course Structure Diagram with ECTS Credits1. year / Winter semester1. year / Summer semester
30 ECTS Credits30 ECTS Credits
2. year / Winter semester2. year / Summer semester
30 ECTS Credits30 ECTS Credits
Specific Admission Requirements
Specific admission requirements are determined by the Dean of the faculty. For more information please click here.
Specific Arrangements for the Recognition of Prior Learning
Informal learning - max. 60% of credits gained in prior lifelong learning can be recognized, as determined by the Dean of the Faculty.
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
Qualification Requirements:
Finished higher education in Bachelor's degree programme.
Regulations:
The Czech educational system is regulated by the Higher Education Act (Act 111/1998). Studies at VSB-TUO are regulated by the Statute of VSB – Technical University of Ostrava.
Profile of the Programme
Students are introduced to individual additive manufacturing technologies and their issues, as well as modern software to support design work. Students are able to further develop and apply the acquired experience, skills and knowledge in practice. Emphasis is also placed on the ability to use modern technology and computational methods and to effectively evaluate the outputs of engineering measurements. Graduates of this field of study can easily find their way in related engineering fields.
Key Learning Outcomes
Key Lerning Outcomes are Expressed in following Structure: Knowledge, Skills, General competencies
Knowledge:
Within the Additive Technology study program, the student will gain knowledge about the production of models by 3D printing. Within the special subjects students will learn to construct models with modern and attractive design, program and operate professional 3D printers for prototype and mass production of models made of metal alloys, polymers and composite materials. Students will also learn about 3D scanning and reverse engineering and practical examples and studies where 3D printing has found practical applications.
Skills:
Within the Additive Technology study programme, the graduate is able to select the appropriate printing material and the appropriate 3D printing technology. The graduate will be able to choose the optimal position and orientation of the model for 3D printing, design technological and design modifications with regard to the production technology. The graduate will be able to program and optimize printing parameters, operate 3D printers, digitize models using a 3D scanner and perform reverse engineering. In addition, the graduate will be able to work with professional software for the construction and modification of models (CAD) and programming of print jobs.
General competencies:
Within the Additive Technologies study programme, graduates are prepared to choose the appropriate 3D printing technology and apply the acquired experience, skills and knowledge for practical application. Given the advantages and disadvantages of additive technologies, graduates will be able to assess whether additive technology makes sense for a given application. The graduate will be prepared to select the appropriate printing material, printing parameters and will be ready to design the production process including post-process treatments (machining, welding, heat treatment, surface treatment, inspection and measurement, etc.). On the basis of practical experience, graduates are able to independently acquire further professional knowledge and skills. Graduates will find employment in engineering companies, the automotive and aerospace industries, the healthcare sector and industrial design.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples
Engineer Developer Technical and Operations Engineer Technologist, engineer in production preparation and organisation units Researcher Business and technical manager Designer Instrument operator Designer in Rapid Prototyping Technologist Developer Rapid prototyping technology engineer Technical production preparation worker Computer engineer, designer of technological equipment, tools and jigs Operating engineer Technical manager Chief Technologist Technologist Production manager
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
Examination regulations, assesment and grading are described in the Study and Examination Rules.
Curriculum:
Remark:
Course block: Compulsory - all courses are compulsory.
Course block: Choice-compulsory - student has to choose at least one course from the list of courses.
Course block: Optional - student can choose any course from the list of courses.
 
IMPORTANT: Student has to select so many courses to reach 30 ECTS credits per semester. Rules in detail and convenient selection of courses can be consulted with the programmme director.
Bellow stated courses are assigned for the degree studies only. Students coming to VSB-TUO for an exchange stay must select courses from the List of courses for exchange students.
 
1. Semester1. yearWinter semester30 ECTS Credits
2. Semester1. yearSummer semester30 ECTS Credits
3. Semester2. yearWinter semester30 ECTS Credits
4. Semester2. yearSummer semester30 ECTS Credits