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Faculty Faculty of Mechanical Engineering (FST)
Study programme Mechanical Engineering (B0715A270013)
Branch of study / Specialization Technology of Metal Cutting (B0715A270013S02/2 - 2020)
Level of acquired qualification Bachelor
Form of study Full-time
Standard length of study 3 years
Number of ECTS credits 180
Qualification awarded Bachelor (0)
Access to further studies Master study programme  
Type of completion State Final Exam
Study and Examination Code URL
Faculty coordinator for international students
Pealling Tomáš, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
Email: mech@fst.zcu.cz
Phone: +420 377 638 534
Fax:
Key learning outcomes Graduates from this study programme will have the theoretical knowledge necessary for studying technical disciplines. The graduate will be able to interpret and draw technical diagrams, carry out basic technical calculations, be familiar with specialist technical terminology, and have an overview of material, technological and economic disciplines. The study programme is aimed particularly at preparing students for the following master's degree.
Specific admission requirements Grade average at secondary school with special regard to Maths; specialized activities at secondary school and successful completion of the National Comparative Exams (NSZ) will be taken into consideration
Specific provisions for recognition of prior learning General Rules for the Recognition of Previous Studies
Qualification requirements and regulations 180 ECTS credits, Bachelor Thesis, Final State Examination
Profile of the programme The program is conceived as an academic, is made up of blocks of theoretical subjects of mathematics, physics and mechanics. At the same time, it comprises of block/blocks of courses focused on theoretical background usage in practice and on acquiring skills that the graduate can apply in various professions, for example, Manufacturing Processes - Technology of Metal Cutting. The graduate is especially prepared for study in a follow-up Master's study program in a related field of study Manufacturing Processes - Technology of Metal Cutting. In addition, after successful completion of this study program, the graduate can apply for positions in various fields, such as manufacturing technology.
Persistence requirements Absolvent může po ukončení studia bez problému studovat v navazujícím magisterském studijním programu na FST ZČU v Plzni a jiných VŠ technického zaměření.
Occupational profiles of graduates with examples The graduate will find employment in all engineering companies in production preparation, workshop metrology and assembly.
Branch of study / Specialization guarantor Kučera Jan, prof. Ing. Ph.D.
Simple list of courses for the given plan Course list by year of study and semester Structured list of courses in the plan
Status Recommended year of study Recommended semester Course code Course title (* Final State Examination) Language of instruction Number of ECTS credits Course availability
A Compulsory 1 Winter KPV/PMA Management of Industrial Enterprises Czech English 4 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 1 Winter KMM/UMCH Introduction to Materials Chemistry Czech English 4 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 1 Winter KKS/SI Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Czech 4  
A Compulsory 1 Winter KMA/M1S Mathematics 1 Czech 4  
A Compulsory 1 Winter KKE/CE Man and Energy Czech 4  
A Compulsory 1 Winter KTO/KER Quality, ergonomy and work rationalization in engineering industry Czech 4  
C Optional 1 Winter KPV/PVT Computer Skills 1 Czech English 3 The course is available to visiting students
C Optional 1 Winter KMA/SDP Seminar on Differential Calculus Czech 2  
C Optional 1 Winter KKS/CT Man and Technology Czech 2  
C Optional 1 Winter KMA/ZDG Fundamentals of Descriptive Geometry Czech 2  
A Compulsory 1 Summer KMM/NM Materials Science Czech English 6 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 1 Summer KMA/GS1 Geometry for mechanical engineering 1 Czech 4  
A Compulsory 1 Summer KPV/TI Introduction to Comp. Sc. in Mech. Eng. Czech English 4  
A Compulsory 1 Summer KKS/ZK Fundamentals of Engineering Design Czech 4  
A Compulsory 1 Summer KME/STA Statics Czech English 3  
A Compulsory 1 Summer KMA/M2S Mathematics 2 Czech 4  
A Compulsory 1 Summer KFY/TFYS1 Physics for Mechanical Engineers 1 Czech 3  
C Optional 1 Summer KME/SSTA Statics - Seminar Czech English 2  
C Optional 1 Summer KTO/ZTO Fundamentals of Machining Technology Czech 2  
C Optional 1 Summer KKE/ESV Solar and Wind Energy Czech English 4 The course is available to visiting students
C Optional 1 Summer KMA/SIP Seminar on Integral Calculus Czech 2  
C Optional 2 - KOP/PD1 Entrepreneurial Skills 1 Czech 3  
C Optional 2 - KOP/PD2 Entrepreneurial Skills 2 Czech 3  
A Compulsory 2 Winter KMM/TTSS Metalforming, casting and welding Czech English 5 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 2 Winter KMA/GS2 Geometry for mechanical engineering 2 Czech 3  
A Compulsory 2 Winter KME/PP1 Mechanics of Materials 1 Czech English 5  
A Compulsory 2 Winter KPV/PPVS Comp. Support in Mech. Engineering Czech English 4  
A Compulsory 2 Winter KMM/SMA Engineering Materials Czech 4  
A Compulsory 2 Winter KMA/M3S Mathematics 3 Czech 4  
A Compulsory 2 Winter KME/KIN Kinematics Czech English 3  
C Optional 2 Winter UJP/AST3 English for Mechanical Engineering 3 English 2  
C Optional 2 Winter KME/SPP1 Mechanics of Material - Seminar Czech 2  
C Optional 2 Winter UJP/NST3 German for Mechanical Engineering 3 German German 2 The course is available to visiting students
C Optional 2 Winter KME/MATL Matlab Modelling Czech English 2  
C Optional 2 Winter KKE/TT Fluid and heat Czech 2  
C Optional 2 Winter KMA/PSB Probability and Statistics B Czech 3  
C Optional 2 Winter KME/SKIN Kinematics - Seminar Czech English 2  
A Compulsory 2 Summer KME/D Dynamics Czech English 4  
A Compulsory 2 Summer KTO/STO Manufacturing Processes - Machining Czech 5  
A Compulsory 2 Summer KEP/E Electrical Engineering Czech 4  
A Compulsory 2 Summer KPV/PI Industrial Engineering Czech English 4  
A Compulsory 2 Summer KKS/CAE Computer-Aided Design Czech 3  
A Compulsory 2 Summer KKE/TM Thermodynamics Czech 5  
A Compulsory 2 Summer KKS/CMS1 Machine Components and Mechanisms 1 Czech 7  
C Optional 2 Summer KKE/STM Thermodynamics - Seminar Czech 2  
C Optional 2 Summer UJP/NST4 German for Mechanical Engineering 4 German German 2 The course is available to visiting students
C Optional 2 Summer KME/SD Dynamics - Seminar Czech English 2  
C Optional 2 Summer UJP/AST4 English for Mechanical Engineering 4 English 2  
A Compulsory 3 Winter KFY/TFYS2 Physics for Mechanical Engineers 2 Czech 3  
A Compulsory 3 Winter KKE/MT Fluid Mechanics Czech 5  
A Compulsory 3 Winter KKS/CMS2 Machine Components and Mechanisms 2 Czech 4  
A Compulsory 3 Winter KTO/PNO Fixtures and Metal Cutting Tools Czech English 4 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 3 Winter KTO/PVP Production Process Planning Czech English 4 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 3 Winter KTO/SPB Semester Project B Czech 4  
A Compulsory 3 Winter KPV/TCP Management of technical activities of an industrial enterprise Czech 4  
B Compulsory option 3 Winter KKE/ZSES Fundamentals of Power Machine Design Czech 4  
B Compulsory option 3 Winter KTO/USM Introduction to Engineering Metrology Czech English 3 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option 3 Winter KKS/ZSVS Fund. of Manufacturing Machine Design Czech English 4 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option 3 Winter KTO/LFM Quality Control and the Human Factor Czech 5  
B Compulsory option 3 Winter KKS/ZDMT Transport Vehicles & Handling Machinery Czech English 4 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option 3 Winter KPV/PRT Planning and Decision-Making Techniques Czech 4  
C Optional 3 Winter UJP/NST5 German for Mechanical Engineering 5 German German 4 The course is available to visiting students
C Optional 3 Winter UJP/AST5 English for Mechanical Engineering 5 English 4  
C Optional 3 Winter KKE/SMT Fluid Mechanics - Seminar Czech 2  
A Compulsory 3 Summer KTO/AVP Automation of Manufacturing Processes Czech English 4 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 3 Summer KTO/PBP Thesis Related Project Czech 4  
A Compulsory 3 Summer KTO/BP Thesis Tutorial Czech 4  
A Compulsory 3 Summer KTO/ZBSZ Final bachelor's state exam (Qualified Debate)  (*) Czech 0  
A Compulsory 3 Summer KTO/NRJ Tools for Quality Control Czech English 5 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option 3 Summer UJP/AST6 English for Mechanical Engineering 6 English 2  
B Compulsory option 3 Summer KTO/ANC1 Automation of NC Programming 1 Czech 4  
B Compulsory option 3 Summer KTO/RP Work Rationalization Czech 5  
B Compulsory option 3 Summer KTO/KCN Cutting Tool and Fixture Design Czech 5  
B Compulsory option 3 Summer KTO/PRNC1 NC Programming Laboratory Czech English 5 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option 3 Summer UJP/NST6 German for Mechanical Engineering 6 German German 2 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option - - UTS/JU-SE Judo - self defence Czech 1  
B Compulsory option - - UTS/SE-Ž Self-Defence for Women Czech 1  
B Compulsory option - - UTS/DH Board Games Czech 1  
B Compulsory option - - UTS/BA Basketball Czech 1  
B Compulsory option - - UTS/BD Badminton Czech 1  
B Compulsory option - - UTS/FL Floorball Czech 1  
B Compulsory option - - UTS/FRI Frisbee Czech 1  
B Compulsory option - - UTS/PL Swimming Czech 1  
B Compulsory option - - UTS/JOG Jogging and Recreation Running Czech English 1  
B Compulsory option - - UTS/TE Tennis Czech 1  
B Compulsory option - - UTS/SO Softball Czech 1  
B Compulsory option - - UTS/TV Physical Education Czech 1  
B Compulsory option - - UTS/ZDRTV Remedial Physical Education Czech 1  
B Compulsory option - - UTS/BF Bodyforming Czech 1  
B Compulsory option - - UTS/SL Climbing Czech 1  
B Compulsory option - - UTS/HA Handball Czech 1  
B Compulsory option - - UTS/FO Football Czech 1  
B Compulsory option - - UTS/SK Sport Courses Czech 2  
B Compulsory option - - UTS/VO Volleyball Czech 1  
B Compulsory option - - UTS/KO-PO Fitness Training Czech 1  
B Compulsory option - - UTS/SQ Squash Czech 1  
B Compulsory option - Winter UTS/ZZK Winter Training Camp Czech 2  
B Compulsory option - Summer UTS/ZLK Summer Training Camp Czech 2  
University of West Bohemia in Pilsen, date of update: 23.04.2025 23:52. Data created for academic year 2025/2026