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The Joint courses program is designed in the sense of vertical and horizontal connectivity. The theoretical natural science
courses are followed by the basic theoretical engineering courses, and later by the specialised textile engineering and other
courses. The second part of the study – module courses, also allows horizontal connections between different study programme
modules, since the student may form the curriculum by choosing the defined number of optional courses within the programme
module or by choosing courses from other modules or programmes.
The Joint courses are compulsory for all Textile Engineering study programme students. Their aim is to build on student’s existing
knowledge of engineering science and to provide a solid base of textile engineering. Join courses start with the basic theoretical
natural sciences courses and are followed by detailed studies of the core textile engineering courses. Acquired fundamental
knowledge of basic natural sciences contain all the components of the uniform theoretical education for technical branches of the
profession, and present the basis for detailed study of particular modules.
The second part of the study offers the students the opportunity to specialise in different textile engineering modules of their
choice. Module courses deliver a specialised knowledge through a compulsory module course and a smaller number of optional
courses, which can be chosen from a range of courses offered.
The following study modules are available:
− Textile technology,
− Eco-textile engineering,
− Clothing engineering and
− Engineering management.
Each module has the structure of a compulsory module courses which provide the students with a comprehensive background of
the chosen field. The students are free to choose a defined number of optional courses from any other study programmes or
modules in a particular study year. The students usually choose the optional courses after consulting their study mentor. The
number of optional courses offers a wide spectrum of additional knowledge to complement the compulsory courses.
The last part of study, the Diploma work, is an individual project which is usually done within the subject areas that form a part of
the curricular requirements. The Diploma work can be devised by the student or chosen from a list provided by the lecturers. After
completion of diploma work, the students are required to submit a diploma thesis and publicly present and defend its contents
before an examination board. The Diploma work contributes significantly to the final student classification.
The last three study modules, Eco-textile engineering, Clothing engineering and Engineering management have been introduced
into the curriculum only recently. The new modules are intended to deliver a new breed of textile engineers with multi-disciplinary
knowledge, which will fulfil the demands of modern industry in the 3rd millennium and assure new jobs to our graduates in the
development, production, control and management of small, medium and large-size companies.
The students also receive 2 months of professional practical training, which is compulsory for advancement to the higher study
year, 1 month after the 1st or the 2nd year of study, and 1 month of practical research training, which the student have to
complete after the 4th year of study or at the latest before starting with Diploma work. The purpose of the professional practical
training is to enable the students to become aware of the environment in which they will work and the related problems. Research
training is intended above all for developing an awareness of how to organise research and innovative work and organise the
transfer of theoretical accomplishments into engineering practice.
3.4 STUDY MODULES DESCRIPTION
Eco-textile engineering
This study module provides students with environmentally-minded knowledge of textile engineering. With broad awareness of
ecological problems in the world some applications in textile engineering are emphasised. The main emphasis of the study
programme is on use of eco-friendly textile technology processes to reduce industrial waste and pollution. The students gain
knowledge in the field of eco-finishing, dyeing, printing technologies and principles of wasterwater treatments. This study module
introduces students into ecological and economic importance of textile material recycling. Erasmus students can choose courses
from 5th semester upwards.
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