Inorganic Technology and Non-metallic Materials

study programme Inorganic Technologies and Nonmetallic Materials, included in the study field Chemical Engineering and Technology

1. Systematic understanding and acquisition of skills and methods

Absolvent:
- has a deep theoretical knowledge and systematic understanding of thermodynamics and kinetics and is capable of solving challenging engineering problems in engineering practice,
- is proficient in methods for studying the structure and properties of materials,
- has special and in-depth knowledge in the research and development of glass, advanced ceramic materials with specific functional properties, and functional coatings, with a comprehensive understanding of the broader context of the subject area,
- has hands-on research experience in the field of high-temperature processes,
- knows scientific research methods in the preparation of new non-metallic inorganic materials,
- has a systematic understanding of the field of study of non-metallic inorganic materials and is proficient in relevant research methodologies,
- can work effectively with scientific literature and excerpt information relevant to his/her scientific research activities,
- knows the ethical principles of scientific work and actively uses them in his/her research and publication activities.

2. Application of knowledge and understanding

Absolver:
- independently designs and implements research activities while maintaining the integrity of the research plan,
- critically evaluates and proposes new research concepts and procedures,
- independently solves problems of inorganic technology development, including waste reduction and recovery solutions, as well as the reduction of the environmental impact of these technologies,
- promotes technical and social progress within the concept of the knowledge society,
- his theoretical and practical knowledge enables him to be applied in research and development departments in academic workplaces, in industrial development and in interdisciplinary fields.

3. Formation of judgement:

Absolvent:
- independently plans research activities, performs necessary practical experiments using modern experimental and analytical techniques, analyzes and statistically evaluates the results obtained, and draws sound conclusions based on them,
- predicts the choice of a suitable material in terms of its complex production and utility properties for the selected application or applications, while evaluating its impact on the environment in terms of the requirements of the circular economy,
- solves research problems by integrating complex knowledge and synthesizing valid conclusions and recommendations.

4. Communication

Absolvent:
- has the ability to communicate constructively with his/her collaborators and the wider scientific community,
- is able to present the basic ideas of the research activity to the professional and lay public,
- is proficient in a foreign (especially English) language and can use it actively in communication within an international team, as well as in the dissemination of the results of his/her scientific research work in both oral (in the form of a presentation) and written (in the form of a scientific or professional publication) form,
- contributes his/her results to the expansion of the current state of knowledge:
- actively knows computer technology and is able to use it in an appropriate way in communication within an international team, as well as in analysing, evaluating and presenting the results of his/her scientific research activities,
- is able to work actively in a team, to forecast developments in his/her field and to manage a small research team.

5. Ability to further education

The graduate:
- is prepared for a career as a scientific researcher and for further career and personal growth in academia or industrial research and development,
- demonstrates a high degree of autonomy while maintaining the ability to work as a team, as well as the ability to learn quickly and effectively and to master new issues using the theoretical and practical experience and skills acquired during the studies.

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