The main objective of this course is to teach students how to integrate fundamental knowledge about materials, mechanics, numerical analyses and computer sciences in the design of complex forming technologies based on plastic deformation of materials. For efficient solutions of future technological challenges in the area of material forming, we will teach students how to apply ... Read more
Knowledge about physical, experimental and material bases of non-destructive testing; experimental techniques and methods; instrument handling, procedures and ways of analysis of the results; writing reports and notes, standards and cooperation during investigations of real problems; quality control.
Steel as a mass material with extraordinary mechanical and other valuable properties enables a wide range of use. The primary objective of this course is first to demonstrate the importance of steel as a unique material in the development of mankind in relation to all environmental problems. In this course, students will learn the processes of ... Read more
Main competences of students are to learn the basics of casting as concerns the shaping of inner and outer surfaces of casting, casting processes, solidification and understanding properties of basic foundry alloys and mould materials. They learn to use computer simulation of foundry processes, use of casting modelling and determination of properties of moulding and ... Read more
Industrial ecology and energetics presents interdisciplinary and systematic study of interactions between industrial and ecological systems. During the course, Industrial ecology and energetics students recognise ecological points of different technological processes and procedures, with waste management, influence of waste on the environment and obligatory regulations on the protection of the environment. They learn about fundamental ... Read more
Learn key concepts and major topics in computer modelling through which materials scientists and metallurgists study and apply these methods on atomistic, microscopic and mesoscopic spatial scales to understand and predict phenomena and properties of materials. Students will get familiar with computational methods and will learn of their strengths and limitations. They will gain the ... Read more
Objectives and competences: The goal is to deliver the necessary theoretical knowledge (supported with practical examples) to to a student in order to enable him/her to understand the relationship between the physico-chemical properties of elements and their interactions in the alloying systems. Students learn and acquire skills in the field of physical metallurgy, which deals ... Read more
The basis of the course is to teach students basics of thermodynamics in liquid and solid solutions, chemistry and phase equilibrium in materials and thermodynamics and kinetics of processes in solutions in order to enable better understanding of the processes in the materials. Students will learn about the thermodynamic basics of phase diagrams, kinetics and ... Read more
Goals: students are able to differentiate key factors in manufacturing a metallurgical product. This involves: market needs, combining knowledge with new information to propose possible solutions, promotion and development of new ideas, elaborating ideas based on theoretical and practical professional knowledge; considering aspects of: technological, environmental and economic risks; development of a process for manufacturing ... Read more
The course is designed with a project-based approach, therefore the fundamentals of project engineering are given in the introduction. The student or a group of students assisted by their mentor create an entrepreneurial environment in looking for innovative solutions from metallurgical practice. By studying known solutions, they look for improvements in terms of quality and ... Read more