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Lecturer(s)
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Kopárová Jitka, Ph.D.
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Hujer Petr
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Course 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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Learning activities and teaching methods
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E-learning, Collaborative instruction, Cooperative instruction, Discussion, Multimedia supported teaching, Students' self-study, Practicum
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- 65 hours per semester
- Undergraduate study programme term essay (20-40)
- 20 hours per semester
- Contact hours
- 52 hours per semester
- Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40)
- 32 hours per semester
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| prerequisite |
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| Knowledge |
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| - 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 |
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| - 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 |
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| N/A |
| N/A |
| learning outcomes |
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| Knowledge |
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| - distinguish grammatical structures at the B1 level according to SERR |
| - distinguish mathematical expressions and specifications |
| - list material properties |
| Skills |
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| - 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 |
| - describe an experiment |
| - give detailed instructions, including notification of problems |
| - have a discussion on a work-related topic |
| - compare the advantages and disadvantages of technical solutions |
| Competences |
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| N/A |
| N/A |
| teaching methods |
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| Knowledge |
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| Practicum |
| E-learning |
| Multimedia supported teaching |
| Collaborative instruction |
| Cooperative instruction |
| Discussion |
| Self-study of literature |
| Skills |
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| Practicum |
| E-learning |
| Multimedia supported teaching |
| Collaborative instruction |
| Cooperative instruction |
| Discussion |
| Self-study of literature |
| Competences |
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| Practicum |
| E-learning |
| Multimedia supported teaching |
| Collaborative instruction |
| Cooperative instruction |
| Discussion |
| Self-study of literature |
| assessment methods |
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| Knowledge |
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| Test |
| Seminar work |
| Continuous assessment |
| Skills |
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| Test |
| Seminar work |
| Continuous assessment |
| Competences |
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| Test |
| Seminar work |
| Continuous assessment |
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Recommended literature
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Čepičková, J. English for Mechanical Engineers 5.
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Glendinning, E. H., Glendining, N. Oxford English for Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. Oxford, 1994.
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Ibbotson, Mark. Cambridge English for engineering. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2008. ISBN 978-0-521-71518-8.
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Murphy, Raymond. English grammar in use : with answers : a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate students of English. 3rd ed. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2004. ISBN 0-521-53289-2.
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