Study programme Aerospace Engineering (letecké a kozmické inžinierstvo)
Basic information
Study programme in national registry: Aerospace Engineering (letecké a kozmické inžinierstvo)Guaranted by: Faculty of Aeronautics
Study field: Transport
Level of degree: 2
Form of study: present
Degree: Ing.
Length of study in years: 2
Professionally oriented: No
Joint study programme: No
Languages of delivery: english language, slovak language
Graduate profile
DescriptionThe study program is focused on the student - graduate, so that he acquires thorough knowledge of modern technical means of aerospace engineering, mastering the principles and conditions of their operation as well as maintenance for the purpose of safe use of aviation and space technology in practice. The graduate has knowledge of aerospace engine, airframe and avionics systems beyond the standards and norms of education of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The study program allows the choice of profiling the graduate either in the field of avionics systems or aircraft operation and construction in accordance with the requirements of practice and international standards and procedures in the education of aviation specialists. The study program is also aimed at acquiring students' competencies so that they can participate in investigating the causes of accidents and disasters and propose measures to prevent similar accidents. The program is oriented towards modern technologies and digital skills, so that the graduates of the study program are able to use them competently at the local and international level and can participate in their creation for the needs of a specific aviation or space operator, production-technical or repair workplace in the field of transport. The study program also develops adequate management skills of students with an orientation to management in the field of technical evaluation of aerospace services, production of aids and the quality of the use of information technologies. The program takes care to develop creativity and enable students to adopt this approach to solving problems of an interdisciplinary nature based on systems engineering procedures. The subjects in the program are oriented towards the development of the ability to independently analyze and propose theoretical and practical maintenance procedures in the application of technical and computer-supported means for specified tasks on aircraft technology, aircraft equipment, in production processes and in other aviation and space equipment. Based on the acquired knowledge of a cross-sectional interdisciplinary nature, graduates can work independently in the field of development and implementation of new hardware and software products for applications in aviation or space practice, as well as in the creation of new information systems in the field of transport and other branches of technical practice.
Learning objectives
A graduate of the engineering study program Aerospace engineering in the field of study of the same name has a thorough knowledge of modern aerospace engineering systems and technologies, he knows the principles of their operation, the conditions of their operation and maintenance for the purpose of safe use of aerospace technology in operational practice. He has knowledge of aerospace engines, airframe and avionics systems in the context of understanding the objective of the application of flying vehicles. He is also able to assess the functionality of technical and computer-supported equipment in the given conditions of aircraft equipment or other production operations, repair facilities and specialist laboratories and at the same time is able to communicate competently with specialist flight personnel. He is able to participate in the investigation of the causes of accidents and disasters and propose measures to prevent similar accidents. On the basis of the acquired knowledge of information systems, he is qualified to use them in a qualified manner at the local and international level, respectively. participate in their creation for the needs of a specific aviation or space operator, production-technical or repair workplace. After completing the engineering studies, the graduate also possesses adequate management skills oriented towards management in the field of technical assurance of aviation and space services, production of aids and quality of information technology use. He also has the ability to carry out conceptual and coordination activities even in international professional confrontation. The graduate creatively approaches the solution of problems of an interdisciplinary nature on the basis of system engineering procedures, which points to the transferability of acquired knowledge and skills. He can independently analyze and propose theoretical and practical maintenance procedures when applying technical and computer-supported means for specified tasks on aircraft technology, aircraft equipment, in production processes and in other aviation and space equipment. Based on the acquired knowledge of a cross-sectional interdisciplinary nature, they can work independently in the field of development and implementation of new hardware and software products for applications in aviation or space practice, as well as in the creation of new information systems in this area and in related technological spheres (automotive, electrotechnical industry, industrial automation and sensorics). The recommended study program is compiled in such a way that by completing it, the student fulfills the conditions for successful graduation within the standard length of study of the Aeronautical and Space Engineering study program. The structure of the study program simultaneously fulfills the requirements of acquiring theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the field of Aeronautical and Space Engineering, but also from creative application in fulfilling the requirements set by international aviation regulations, which is a very significant bonus of this program.
Main learning outcomes
A graduate during his studies: • acquires knowledge and understands the basic concepts, regularities and connections from the subjects of the theoretical mathematical basis as well as the principles of simulation and computational modeling (subjects: numerical methods in aviation, modeling and simulation of aerospace systems, computational modeling and CFD technologies), • acquires specific knowledge and is able to design systems in the field of advanced measurement systems as well as advanced aviation technologies and their control systems (subjects: Structural mechanics of aircraft structures, Life cycle and diagnostics of aerospace technology, Principles and methods of measurement systems) • according to the focus of his trajectory in the study program, he will acquire knowledge and competences for the design and operation of aircraft avionics systems with an emphasis on the use of digital technologies (subjects: Global satellite navigation systems, Aircraft information systems, Aircraft electrical systems management, Aircraft microwave and antenna technology, Integrated avionics systems, Digital aviation and space communication systems, Aircraft cyber systems) • according to the focus of his trajectory in the study program, he will acquire knowledge and competence in the field of aircraft operation and construction with a focus on design and computer-aided systems (subjects: Aerodynamics, Aircraft Design, Aircraft and Rocket Engine Technologies, Aircraft and Rocket Engine Design, Aircraft Airframe Systems and space vehicles, Progressive technologies in the construction and operation of aircraft, Organization and management of maintenance) The graduate will acquire the following practical skills during his studies: • analyze and understand in detail the principles of activities, technologies and laws of the design of aviation and space technology systems, • competently communicate with the aviation environment, work in interdisciplinary teams with flight personnel in leading positions, • independently design and implement hardware and software solutions for the analysis and processing of flight data, • have sufficient design and technical skills in working with selected aviation and space technology, • be an expert and leader of smaller teams of aviation services and technical security of aviation and space assets, A graduate can: • work as a member of an interdisciplinary team in the environment of aerospace engineering and in leading positions, • independently solve technical tasks in the application to on-board aircraft and space systems and their propulsion systems, • behave professionally in all areas of your activity with an emphasis on ethical standards in the area of your work contacts within production and maintenance facilities, • work as a leading technician (mechanic, avionics) on aviation technology, • communicate detailed information, advanced concepts, problems and creative approaches to their solution in the field of aerospace technology to professional and lay audiences.
Professions
Professions for which the graduate is prepared at the time of completion.
- Špecialista elektromechanik 7
- Špecialista elektrotechnik technológ 7
- Strojársky špecialista konštruktér, projektant 7
- Strojársky špecialista v oblasti údržby 7
- Technický špecialista prevádzky riadiacej techniky disp... 7
- Materiálový technológ v elektrotechnike 7
- Letecký ižinier 7
Employability
Evaluation of the study programme graduates employabilityGiven that this is a new study program, it is not possible to evaluate the applicability of graduates in a fully relevant manner. Graduates are prospectively employable in companies dealing with operation and development in the fields of air transport and space technologies according to related occupations defined in the national qualification framework. In addition, students can apply in the air forces of the armed forces of the Slovak Republic as long as they study as cadets of the armed forces of the Slovak Republic.
Evaluation of the study programme quality by employers
We have positive evaluations of the study program from leading manufacturers and operators of aviation technology. Specifically, it is a company: Honeywell Aerospace, which is a manufacturer of aircraft engines, aircraft systems, avionics complexes, space systems, military systems and others. Furthermore, the program is positively evaluated by the leading manufacturer of aviation technology Aero Vodochody as well as the leading national manufacturer and developer of aviation technology from the field of small aircraft Tomark Aero. We also have a positive evaluation of the study program from the company performing service and maintenance of aircraft technology Röder Component Service Center s.r.o., which covers the spectrum of profiles of the study program. We also have a positive response from the Association of the Security and Defense Industry of the Slovak Republic, which brings together a spectrum of technological companies involved in the production and development of military technology, where graduates of the Aerospace Engineering study program can apply. In addition, the study program was positively evaluated by the Ministry of Defense of the Slovak Republic, as students of this study program can also be cadets of the Slovak Armed Forces and successful graduates become specialists in the field of avionics as well as aircraft operation and construction in the air forces of the Slovak Armed Forces. The study program evaluations are listed in the attached files.
Structure and content of the study programme
Suggested study plan in the MIAS portalCurrent academic year plan and current schedule
Current academic year planCurrent schedule: MAIS portal
Persons responsible for the study programme
Person responsible for thequality of the study programme: prof. Ing. Rudolf Andoga, PhD.List of persons responsible for the profile courses:
- prof. Ing. Rudolf Andoga, PhD.
- prof. Ing. Ladislav Főző, PhD.
- doc. Ing. Michal Hovanec, PhD., ING.PAED.IGIP
- doc. Ing. Pavol Kurdel, PhD.
- doc. Ing. Marek Češkovič, PhD., ING.PAED.IGIP
Student representatives: Bc. Matej Hadvab
Study department
Spatial, material, and technical provision of the study programme and support
List and characteristics of the study programme classroomsThe Faculty of Aeronautics has 6 lecture halls with a capacity of 1 x 150 seats and 5 x approx. 120 seats. In addition, 30 classrooms and 23 laboratories are available for the educational process at the TUKE Faculty of Aeronautics. For the Aerospace Technology study program, it has available and disposes of one large-capacity classroom with 120 places for students, 7 classrooms with a capacity of 20 to 40 students. By default, all general classrooms are equipped with teacher computers with projection (used for student education). Classrooms for teaching are furnished with two and three-dimensional teaching aids. Hands-on classrooms allow students to acquire practical skills and habits in the field of avionics, maintenance and repair of aircraft systems. Several laboratories are available for students to carry out laboratory exercises, the list of which can be found at the following link: https://lf.tuke.sk/wps/portal/lf/veda-a-vyskum/vedecko-vyskumne-pracoviska
Characteristics of the information provision
The information security of the program is based on a set of information systems that are available to students on the following lines: Modular academic information system for recording results and course of study: http://mais.tuke.sk The library system, including an electronic library with study literature: hhtp://lib.tuke.sk System for electronic education and courses of individual subjects in the study program: http://moodle.tuke.sk
E-learning
System for electronic education and courses of individual subjects in the study program: http://moodle.tuke.sk
Institution partners
https://lf.tuke.sk/wps/portal/lf/fakulta/partneri-fakulty
Admission procedures
Required abilities and necessary admission requirementAdmission procedures
Results of the admission process over the last period