Course of studies and module plan
Course of studies Wood Technology
Students on the Wood Technology degree programme learn all the processes involved in the industrial wood processing industry, from product development through to planning production processes, selecting the right machines and organising production and operational processes. The basics of engineering such as physics, mathematics, chemistry, statics and technical mechanics are supplemented by educational content in four core areas:
- Materials, construction, product development
- Production technology, production optimisation
- Production organisation and business administration
- Mechanical engineering and automation
The theoretical teaching is complemented by work experience, several projects (usually in cooperation with industrial partners), a practical semester, excursions and company visits. The seventh semester is largely reserved for the completion of another project, individual consolidation of the degree programme through required elective modules, as well as the final Bachelor's thesis.
The standard period of study for the Bachelor’s degree programme is seven semesters, and it includes a practical semester.
The basics of engineering and general content relating to wood technology are taught in compulsory modules. There is also a set catalogue of required elective modules from which students can choose particular specialist fields to complete their degree programme.
The practical semester comprises practical training at a company (in the 5th semester) and lectures run in parallel to this training. The aim of this semester is to familiarise students with their future work.
The degree programme culminates in the Bachelor's thesis. Here and in project work, the students provide evidence of their ability to conduct scientific work and to translate course contents into work-based practice.