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UJP / AST5
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Course description
Department/Unit / Abbreviation
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UJP
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AST5
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Academic Year
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2023/2024
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Academic Year
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2023/2024
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Title
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English for Mechanical Engineering 5
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Form of course completion
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Pre-Exam Credit
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Form of course completion
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Pre-Exam Credit
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Accredited / Credits
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Yes,
4
Cred.
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Type of completion
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-
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Type of completion
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-
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Time requirements
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Tutorial
4
[Hours/Week]
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Course credit prior to examination
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No
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Course credit prior to examination
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No
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Automatic acceptance of credit before examination
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Yes in the case of a previous evaluation 4 nebo nic.
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Included in study average
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NO
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Language of instruction
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English
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Occ/max
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Automatic acceptance of credit before examination
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Yes in the case of a previous evaluation 4 nebo nic.
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Summer semester
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0 / -
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0 / -
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0 / -
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Included in study average
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NO
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Winter semester
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0 / -
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0 / -
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36 / -
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Repeated registration
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NO
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Repeated registration
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NO
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Timetable
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Yes
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Semester taught
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Winter semester
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Semester taught
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Winter semester
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Minimum (B + C) students
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15
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Optional course |
Yes
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Optional course
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Yes
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Language of instruction
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English
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Internship duration
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0
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No. of hours of on-premise lessons |
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Evaluation scale |
S|N |
Periodicity |
každý rok
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Periodicita upřesnění |
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Fundamental theoretical course |
No
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Fundamental course |
No
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Fundamental theoretical course |
No
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Evaluation scale |
S|N |
Substituted course
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CJP/AST5
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Preclusive courses
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N/A
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Prerequisite courses
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N/A
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Informally recommended courses
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N/A
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Courses depending on this Course
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N/A
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Histogram of students' grades over the years:
Graphic PNG
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XLS
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Course objectives:
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The course is designed for students of technical universities focusing mainly on Mechanical Engineering with pre-intermediate or intermediate knowledge of English. Students will learn to communicate in technically oriented working environments. The course should equip students with language competencies at the level B1 according to the Common European Framework for Languages.
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Requirements on student
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Course credit requirement: a student must obtain minimum 75 points for the whole course to pass the subject and receive ECTS credits.
Course requirements consist of
the obligatory part which includes 1) 50% course attendance (12 classes); 2) 4 homework assignments with specified DEADLINES (*Submission takes place online via Google Classroom, access via your Orion account under @gapps.zcu.cz).
and the voluntary part which includes 3) Moodle course - 5 points for each completed block; 4) Final test. Test contains 50 questions and is worth 25 points (1 point for every 2 questions answered correctly)
Attendance requirements: 50% course attendance is obligatory to qualify for course credits Every class attended is worth 1 point, therefore, at least 12 points must be obtained.
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Content
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Block 1: Classes 1-6
Course introduction. Formal presentation and course requirements.
Scope of Mechanical Engineering, Job Roles, Field of work
The choice of ME, Steps to becoming a Mechanical Engineer, Required Skills
LinkedIn strategy, Tips for Mechanical Engineering Interview
What (Not) to say in Job Interview
Job Application Emails, Resume Design
Future Trends of Mechanical Engineering
Grammar and Vocab revision. Comparing and contrasting engine types and their future: Hydrogen, Electric, Internal combustion engines
Block 2: Describing visuals, forces and processes
4-6, Classes 7-12
Describing visuals
Grammar and Vocab revision, Picture dictations, group presentations
Describing forces, simple mechanisms
Grammar and Vocab revision, Describing the way things work
Describing processes: Milling and Grinding
Grammar and Vocab revision, Describing processes: Welding and Casting
Block 3: Materials, energy sources, forces and machines
7-8, Classes 13-16
Properties of Material, Ferrous Materials, Non-Ferrous Materials, Alloys
Energy sources: Renewable/non-renewable. Current state of each, + and -, problems and potential solutions
Describing Lathe Machines and how they work
Describing Drilling Machines and how they work
Block 4: Units of Measurement
9-10, Classes 17-20
Types of Metrology, Measurement Terminologies
Limit & Fit, Linear Measurement
Comparative gauges, Angular Measurement
Force and Torque, Temperature Measurement
Giving presentations
AST5 students can use an e-learning online course, available from moodle.zcu.cz. https://phix.zcu.cz/moodle/course/view.php?id=8951
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Activities
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Fields of study
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Guarantors and lecturers
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Literature
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Time requirements
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All forms of study
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Activities
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Time requirements for activity [h]
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E-learning [dáno e-learningovým kurzem]
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65
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Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40)
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32
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Contact hours
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52
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Undergraduate study programme term essay (20-40)
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20
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Total
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169
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Prerequisites
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Knowledge - students are expected to possess the following knowledge before the course commences to finish it successfully: |
- distinguish grammatical structures at the A2/B1 level according to SERR |
- name materials |
- name machine components |
- list simple safety rules |
- choose appropriate vocabulary for communication in formal and informal situations |
Skills - students are expected to possess the following skills before the course commences to finish it successfully: |
- describe a problem and suggest a simple solution |
- write a simple ad and announcement |
- lead a basic conversation in a restaurant: ordering food, paying |
- have a basic conversation in the hotel: booking a room, solving simple problems |
- describe basic material properties |
- compare devices |
- describe attachments and locations of machine parts |
Competences - students are expected to possess the following competences before the course commences to finish it successfully: |
N/A |
N/A |
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Learning outcomes
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Knowledge - knowledge resulting from the course: |
- distinguish grammatical structures at the B1 level according to SERR |
- distinguish mathematical expressions and specifications |
- list material properties |
Skills - skills resulting from the course: |
- introduce one's profession and workplace |
- write a structured resume and job application |
- attend an interview |
- make a phone call, leave and take a message |
- write a request |
- describe a production process |
- explain functions
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- describe an experiment
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- give detailed instructions, including notification of problems |
- have a discussion on a work-related topic |
- compare the advantages and disadvantages of technical solutions
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Competences - competences resulting from the course: |
N/A |
N/A |
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Assessment methods
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Knowledge - knowledge achieved by taking this course are verified by the following means: |
Test |
Seminar work |
Continuous assessment |
Skills - skills achieved by taking this course are verified by the following means: |
Test |
Seminar work |
Continuous assessment |
Competences - competence achieved by taking this course are verified by the following means: |
Test |
Seminar work |
Continuous assessment |
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Teaching methods
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Knowledge - the following training methods are used to achieve the required knowledge: |
Practicum |
E-learning |
Multimedia supported teaching |
Collaborative instruction |
Cooperative instruction |
Discussion |
Self-study of literature |
Skills - the following training methods are used to achieve the required skills: |
Practicum |
E-learning |
Multimedia supported teaching |
Collaborative instruction |
Cooperative instruction |
Discussion |
Self-study of literature |
Competences - the following training methods are used to achieve the required competences: |
Practicum |
E-learning |
Multimedia supported teaching |
Collaborative instruction |
Cooperative instruction |
Discussion |
Self-study of literature |
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