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Subjects of doctoral study
Study branch: Mechanical engineering
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Podmienky ochrany súkromia
Guarantor: prof. Ing. Alena Pribulová, CSc.
| 1st grade – term 1 (winter term) | |||||
Subject type | Subject name | Credits | Scope of teaching | Completion | Teacher |
P | Foreign language – specialized foreign language for doctoral students I. | 10 | 1/2 | Z | ÚJSVa AŠ |
PV | Specialized subject * | 20 | 4 | S | Teachers of the subject |
The total number of credits for the term is 30. During the term, it is necessary to enroll in 1P (P = compulsory subjects), 1PV (PV = compulsory elective). Completition: S = Examination, Z = Credit | |||||
| Name of compulsory elective subject | Credits |
| Alternative methods of raw iron production | 20 |
| Carbonization, hydrogenation, and gasification of fuels | 20 |
| Non-furnace processing of iron and steel and steel casting | 20 |
| Modern steel production processes | 20 |
| Theoretical foundations of steelmaking | 20 |
| Theory of ferroalloys | 20 |
| Theory of pig iron production | 20 |
| Use of secondary raw materials in iron and steel production | 20 |
| Metallurgy and technology of cast iron casting production | 20 |
| Metallurgy and technology of steel casting production | 20 |
| Materials used for the production of molding and core mixtures | 20 |
| Special foundry techniques | 20 |
| The impact of foundry work on the environment | 20 |
| Progressive methods of light metal waste processing | 20 |
| Progressive methods of heavy metal waste processing | 20 |
| Progressive methods of precious and rare metal waste processing | 20 |
| Progressive methods in hydrometallurgy | 20 |
| Refining and preparation of alloys from waste | 20 |
| Biomaterials | 20 |
| Biomimetics | 20 |
| Nanomaterials and nanotechnologies | 20 |
| Theory of dispersion systems | 20 |
| Thermodynamics of ceramic systems | 20 |
| Reaction kinetics and transport phenomena | 20 |
| Refractory materials technology | 20 |
| Wear of refractory materials | 20 |
| 1st grade – term 2 (summer term) | |||||
Subject type | Subject name | Credits | Scope of teaching | Completion | Teacher |
PV | Specialized subject* | 20 | 4 | S | Teachers of the subject |
P | Foreign language – specialized foreign language for doctoral students II. | 10 | 1/2 | S | ÚJSVaAŠ |
The total number of credits for the term is 30. During the term, it is necessary to enroll in 1P (P = compulsory subjects), 1PV (PV = compulsory elective). Completition: S = Examination, Z = Credit | |||||
| 2nd grade – term 3 (winter term) | |||||
Subject type | Subject name | Credits | Scope of teaching | Completion | Teacher |
PV | Specialized subject* | 20 | 4 | S | Teacher of the subject |
P | Dissertation practicum | 10 | 4 | Z | Tutor |
The total number of credits for the term is 30. During the term, it is necessary to enroll in 1P (P = compulsory subjects), 1PV (PV = compulsory elective). Completition: S = Examination, Z = Credit | |||||
| 2nd grade – term 4 (summer term) | |||||
Subject type | Subject name | Credits | Scope of teaching | Completion | Teacher |
P | Dissertation project | 30 | 5/5 | ŠS Written work for the dissertation | Tutor |
The total number of credits for the term is 30. Completition: ŠS = State Exam | |||||
| 3rd grade – term 5 (winter term) | |||||
Subject type | Subject name | Credits | Scope of teaching | Completion | Teacher |
P | Scientific project I | 30 | 5/5 | Z | Tutor |
The total number of credits for the term is 30. Completition: S = Examination, Z = Credit | |||||
| 3rd grade – term 6 (summer term) | |||||
Subject type | Subject name | Credits | Scope of teaching | Completion | Teacher |
P | Scientific project II | 30 | 5/5 | Z | Tutor |
The total number of credits for the term is 30. Completition: S = Examination, Z = Credit | |||||
| 4th grade – term 7 (winter term) | |||||
Subject type | Subject name | Credits | Scope of teaching | Completion | Teacher |
P | Scientific project III | 30 | 5/5 | Z | Tutor |
The total number of credits for the term is 30. Completition: S = Examination, Z = Credit | |||||
4th grade – term 8 (summer term) | |||||
Subject type | Subject name | Credits | Scope of teaching | Completion | Teacher |
P | Doctoral thesis | 30 | 5/5 | ŠS Defense of doctoral thesis | Tutor |
The total number of credits for the term is 30. Completition: ŠS = State Exam In order for a student to apply for the defense of their dissertation, they must successfully complete courses worth 210 credits in the required structure of the study plan between the first year of the winter semester and the fourth year of the winter semester included. | |||||
Guarantor: prof. Ing. Andrea Miškufová, PhD.
| 1st grade – term 1 (winter term) | |||||
Subject type | Subject name | Credits | Scope of teaching | Completion | Teacher |
PV | Specialized subject* | 20 | 4 | Z | Teacher of the subject |
P | Foreign language – specialized foreign language for doctoral students I. | 10 | 1/2 | Z | ÚJSVaAŠ |
The total number of credits for the term is 30. During the term, it is necessary to enroll in 1P (P = compulsory subjects), 1PV (PV = compulsory elective). Completition: S = Examination, Z = Credit | |||||
| Name of compulsory elective subject | Credits | |||
| Analysis of environmental samples | 20 | |||
| Electrochemistry | 20 | |||
| Innovative methods of energy storage | 20 | |||
| Mechanochemistry | 20 | |||
| Progressive methods of hazardous waste treatment | 20 | |||
| Progressive methods of municipal waste treatment | 20 | |||
| Progressive methods of light metals waste treatment | 20 | |||
| Progressive methods of heavy metals waste treatment | 20 | |||
| Progressive methods of processing precious and rare metals waste | 20 | |||
| Progressive methods in hydrometallurgy | 20 | |||
| Refining and preparation of alloys from waste | 20 | |||
| Reaction kinetics and transport phenomena | 20 | |||
| Remediation technologies | 20 | |||
| Environmental management systems | 20 | |||
| Theory of dispersion systems | 20 | |||
| Use of X-rays in environmental analysis | 20 | |||
| Development and practice in legislative instruments of the circular economy | 20 | |||
| Recovery of usable components in the treatment of wastewater and solutions | 20 | |||
| 1st grade – term 2 (summer term) | ||||
Subject type | Subject name | Credits | Scope of teaching | |
PV | Specialized subject* | 20 | 4 | |
P | Foreign language – specialized foreign language for doctoral students II. | 10 | 1/2 | |
The total number of credits for the term is 30. During the term, it is necessary to enroll in 1P (P = compulsory subjects), 1PV (PV = compulsory elective). Completition: S = Examination, Z = Credit | ||||
| 2nd grade – term 3 (winter term) | |||||
Subject type | Subject name | Credits | Scope of teaching | Completion | Teacher |
PV | Specialized subject* | 20 | 4 | Z | Teacher of the subject |
P | Dissertation practicum | 10 | 4 | Z | Tutor |
The total number of credits for the term is 30. During the term, it is necessary to enroll in 1P (P = compulsory subjects), 1PV (PV = compulsory elective). Completition: S = Examination, Z = Credit | |||||
| 2nd grade – term 4 (summer term) | |||||
Subject type | Subject name | Credits | Scope of teaching | Completion | Teacher |
P | Dissetation project | 30 | 5/5 | ŠS Written work for the dissertation | Tutor |
The total number of credits for the term is 30. Completition: ŠS = State Exam | |||||
| 3rd grade – term 5 (winter term) | |||||
Subject type | Subject name | Credits | Scope of teaching | Completion | Teacher |
P | Scientific project I | 30 | 5/5 | Z | Tutor |
The total number of credits for the term is 30. Completition: S = Examination, Z = Credit | |||||
| 3rd grade – term 6 (summer term) | |||||
Subject type | Subject name | Credits | Scope of teaching | Completion | Teacher |
P | Scientific project II | 30 | 5/5 | Z | Tutor |
The total number of credits for the term is 30. Completition: S = Examination, Z = Credit | |||||
| 4th grade – term 7 (winter term) | |||||
Subject type | Subject name | Credits | Scope of teaching | Completion | Teacher |
P | Scientific project III | 30 | 5/5 | Z | Tutor |
The total number of credits for the term is 30. Completition: S = Examination, Z = Credit | |||||
4th grade – term 8 (summer term) | |||||
Subject type | Subject name | Credits | Scope of teaching | Completion | Teacher |
P | Dissertation thesis | 30 | 5/5 | ŠS Defense of dissertation thesis | Tutor |
The total number of credits for the term is 30. Completition: ŠS = State Exam In order for a student to apply for the defense of their dissertation, they must successfully complete courses worth 210 credits in the required structure of the study plan between the first year of the winter semester and the fourth year of the winter semester included. | |||||
Guarantor: prof. Ing. Alena Pribulová, CSc.
| 1st grade – term 1 (winter term) | |||||
Subject type | Subject name | Credits | Scope of teaching | Completion | Teacher |
PV | Specialized subject* | 20 | 4 | Z | Teacher of the subject |
P | Foreign language – specialized foreign language for doctoral students I. | 10 | 1/2 | Z | ÚJSVaAŠ |
The total number of credits for the term is 30. During the term, it is necessary to enroll in 1P (P = compulsory subjects), 1PV (PV = compulsory elective). Completition: S = Examination, Z = Credit | |||||
| Name of compulsory elective subject | Credits | |||
| Alternative methods of raw iron production | 20 | |||
| Automated process control | 20 | |||
| Impact of foundry operations on the environment | 20 | |||
| Information and knowledge systems | 20 | |||
| Innovations in metallurgy | 20 | |||
| Innovative engineering and open innovation | 20 | |||
| Ceramic materials | 20 | |||
| Comprehensive metrology | 20 | |||
| Metallurgy of steels, cast irons, and non-ferrous metal alloys | 20 | |||
| Methods of material identification and analysis | 20 | |||
| Modeling and optimization of organizational processes | 20 | |||
| Modeling of thermal processes | 20 | |||
| Wear of ceramic materials | 20 | |||
| Molds used for the production of molding and core mixtures | 20 | |||
| Fuels and their combustion | 20 | |||
| Advanced data analysis | 20 | |||
| Advanced CFD process simulations | 20 | |||
| Refining of metals and alloys - theory and practice | 20 | |||
| Reaction kinetics and transport phenomena | 20 | |||
| Binding systems of mixtures in foundry | 20 | |||
| Occupational health and safety systems | 20 | |||
| Environmental management systems | 20 | |||
| Special technologies and techniques in foundry | 20 | |||
| Theory of dispersion systems | 20 | |||
| Theory of ferroalloys | 20 | |||
| Theory of management and production engineering | 20 | |||
| Theory of pig iron production | 20 | |||
| Theory of foundry processes in casting production | 20 | |||
| Thermal aggregates in industry | 20 | |||
| Thermodynamics of ceramic systems | 20 | |||
| Pressure casting | 20 | |||
| Transformation and decarbonization of industry | 20 | |||
| Artificial intelligence in enterprises | 20 | |||
| Impact of metallurgical processes on the environment | 20 | |||
| Use of secondary raw materials in metal production | 20 | |||
| Use of hydrogen in metal production | 20 | |||
| Energy sources, heat and mass transfer | 20 | |||
| 1st grade – term 2 (summer term) | ||||
Subject type | Subject name | Credits | Scope of teaching | |
PV | Specialized pubject* | 20 | 4 | |
P | Foreign language – specialized foreign language for doctoral students II. | 10 | 1/2 | |
The total number of credits for the term is 30. During the term, it is necessary to enroll in 1P (P = compulsory subjects), 1PV (PV = compulsory elective). Completition: S = Examination, Z = Credit | ||||
| 2nd grade – term 3 (winter term) | |||||
Subject type | Subject name | Credits | Scope of teaching | Completion | Teacher |
PV | Specialized subject* | 20 | 4 | Z | Teacher of the subject |
P | Dissertation practicum | 10 | 4 | Z | Tutor |
The total number of credits for the term is 30. During the term, it is necessary to enroll in 1P (P = compulsory subjects), 1PV (PV = compulsory elective). Completition: S = Examination, Z = Credit | |||||
| 2nd grade – term 4 (summer term) | |||||
Subject type | Subject name | Credits | Scope of teaching | Completion | Teacher |
P | Dissertation project | 30 | 5/5 | ŠS Written work for the dissertation | Tutor |
The total number of credits for the term is 30. Completition: ŠS = State Exam | |||||
| 3rd grade – term 5 (winter term) | |||||
Subject type | Subject name | Credits | Scope of teaching | Completion | Teacher |
P | Scientific project I | 30 | 5/5 | Z | Tutor |
The total number of credits for the term is 30. Completition: S = Examination, Z = Credit | |||||
| 3rd grade – term 6 (summer term) | |||||
Subject type | Subject name | Credits | Scope of teaching | Completion | Teacher |
P | Scientific project II | 30 | 5/5 | Z | Tutor |
The total number of credits for the term is 30. Completition: S = Examination, Z = Credit | |||||
| 4th grade – term 7 (winter term) | |||||
Subject type | Subject name | Credits | Scope of teaching | Completion | Teacher |
P | Scientific project III | 30 | 5/5 | Z | Tutor |
The total number of credits for the term is 30. Completition: S = Examination, Z = Credit | |||||
4th grade – term 8 (summer term) | |||||
Subject type | Subject name | Credits | Scope of teaching | Completion | Teacher |
P | Doctoral thesis | 30 | 5/5 | ŠS Defense of doctoral thesis |
Tutor |
The total number of credits for the term is 30. Completition: ŠS = State Exam In order for a student to apply for the defense of their dissertation, they must successfully complete courses worth 210 credits in the required structure of the study plan between the first year of the winter semester and the fourth year of the winter semester included. | |||||
Guarantor: prof. Ing. Jozef Janovec, DrSc.
| 1st grade – term 1 (winter term) | |||||
Subject type | Subject name | Credits | Scope of teaching | Completion | Teacher |
P | Solid state physics | 20 | 4 | S | Teachers of the subject |
P | Foreign language – specialized foreign language for doctoral students I. | 10 | 1/2 | Z | ÚJSVaAŠ |
The total number of credits for the term is 30. During the term, it is necessary to enroll in 2P (P = compulsory subjects), 0PV (PV = compulsory elective). Completition: S = Examination, Z = Credit | |||||
| 1st grade – term 2 (summer term) | |||||
Subject type | Subject name | Credits | Scope of teaching | Completion | Teacher |
P | Foreign language – specialized foreign language for doctoral students II. | 10 | 1/2 | S | ÚJSVaAŠ |
PV | Specialized subject1 | 20 | 4 | S | Teacher of the subject |
The total number of credits for the term is 30. During the term, it is necessary to enroll in 1P (P = compulsory subjects), 1PV (PV = compulsory elective). Students cannot register for the same PV subject more than once. Completition: S = Examination, Z = Credit | |||||
| 2nd grade – term 3 (winter term) | |||||
Subject type | Subject name | Credits | Scope of teaching | Completion | Teacher |
P | Specialized subject | 10 | 4 | Z | Tutor |
PV | Specialized subject1 | 20 | 4 | S | Teacher of the subject |
The total number of credits for the term is 30. During the term, it is necessary to enroll in 1P (P = compulsory subjects), 1PV (PV = compulsory elective). Students cannot register for the same PV subject more than once. Completition: S = Examination, Z = Credit | |||||
| 2nd grade – term 4 (summer term) | |||||
Subject type | Subject name | Credits | Scope of teaching | Completion | Teacher |
P | Dissertation project | 30 | 5/5 | ŠS Written work for the dissertation | školiteľ |
The total number of credits for the term is 30. Completition: ŠS = State Exam | |||||
| 1 Specialized subject - Compulsory elective subject | Credits |
| Phase and structural analysis of materials | 20 |
| Phase transformations in solids | 20 |
| Physics of surfaces and their degradation | 20 |
| Limit states of materials and prediction of service life | 20 |
| Modern material technologies | 20 |
| Natural materials and biomaterials | 20 |
| Advanced materials | 20 |
| Properties and structure of non-metallic materials and composites | 20 |
| 3rd grade – term 5 (winter term) | |||||
Subject type | Subject name | Credits | Scope of teaching | Completion | Teacher |
P | Scientific project I | 30 | 5/5 | Z | Tutor |
The total number of credits for the term is 30. Completition: S = Examination, Z = Credit | |||||
| 3rd grade – term 6 (summer term) | |||||
Subject type | Subject name | Credits | Scope of teaching | Completion | Teacher |
P | Scientific project II | 30 | 5/5 | Z | Tutor |
The total number of credits for the term is 30. Completition: S = Examination, Z = Credit | |||||
| 4th grade – term 7 (winter term) | |||||
Subject type | Subject name | Credits | Scope of teaching | Completion | Teacher |
P | Scientific project III | 30 | 5/5 | Z | Tutor |
The total number of credits for the term is 30. Completition: S = Examination, Z = Credit | |||||
4th grade – term 8 (summer term) | |||||
Subject type | Subject name | Credits | Scope of teaching | Completion | Teacher |
P | Doctoral thesis | 30 | 5/5 | ŠS Defense of doctoral thesis | Tutor |
The total number of credits for the term is 30. Completition: ŠS = State Exam In order for a student to apply for the defense of their dissertation, they must successfully complete courses worth 210 credits in the required structure of the study plan between the first year of the winter semester and the fourth year of the winter semester included. | |||||