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Faculty of Mining and Geology

Information on degree branches

CodeDegree Branch TitleLanguage of InstructionStandard Length of Study
3914T026European School for Brownfields Technical Redevelopment2.0 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
Branch Director or EquivalentPersonal IDName
STA35doc. Ing. Barbara Stalmachová, CSc.
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 Branch
The Master’s program of the European school for technical brownfields redevelopment is interdisciplinary 2 years study branch. It is based on a combination of natural, economic and construction engineering sciences, including professional disciplines. The main aim of the study is to prepare graduates to manage project and work activities in the restoration and development of abandoned industrial areas = brownfields. Teaching and education has base in scientific disciplines such as mathematics, physics and chemistry. It is expected that a bachelor study graduate has such knowledge. The study plan is composed of the compulsory subjects and compulsorily chosen subjects that enable to tailor their studies according to their own interests and professional intentions. Individual courses are designed to give students theoretical and practical knowledge to the extent of master study. Theoretical knowledge from lectures is developed further in field work, seminars, colloquia and exercises. The case study solutions that are discussed and dealt with in the professional colloquium and practical field works have a significant role in the educational process. The case studies are created in order to help students develop professional, systematic and independent work.
Key Learning Outcomes
Key Lerning Outcomes are Expressed in following Structure: Knowledge, Skills, General competencies
Knowledge:
Graduates are equipped with complex knowledge in the fields: Landscape and nature conservation, their components and functions, Technical restoration of functions of landscape segments, Environmental assessment of brownfields, Civil engineering and technical assessment, Economical and socio-economical assessment, Remediation and regeneration of areas, Consultancy and expert activities and Environmental protection and design. Graduates are able to use their knowledge and attainments from particular sphere for solving the problems of the brownfields in the urban area and open countryside.
Skills:
On the basis of the acquired theoretical knowledge a graduate is capable of identifying, sorting and interpreting information related to brownfield redevelopment. During their studies the students deepen their skills in laboratory, experimental and field tasks and consequently can work with maps and local plans, legislation, they can propose solutions for decontamination and remediation of brownfields or analyse and produce data in a GIS.
General competencies:
Graduates are independent experts who can make responsible decisions and understand the wide range of issues related to the problems of brownfields. They are able to build up and lead a professional team and work in it. According to evolving context and available resources they are able to define the terms of reference for professional activities, coordinate them and to bear ultimate responsibility for the results. Graduates are able to clearly and persuasively communicate their own expert opinion with professionals and the general public, they are able to express themselves verbally and also in specialized press. Of course there is a continuous professional development, acquisition and use of new knowledge in the field. Master's degree graduates will be also able to independently and responsibly solve the ethical problems.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples
Graduates will have the right to use the title Engineer (Ing., Dipl. Ing.), they find their application as managers and technologists in a companies focused on regeneration of derelict industrial buildings, landscapes and areas, as professionals and executive directors in municipalities, first of all in the field of environmental protection and creation, in building authorities, urban enters, as experts in the field of renovation and reuse of abandoned areas, in industrial or agriculture companies, projection offices, business companies, in a research and other social activities in Czech Republic and all member states of the European union. Graduates are fully eligible for PhD. studies.
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