Study programme

Basic information

Study programme in national registry:
Guaranted by: Faculty of Mining, Ecology, Process Control and Geotechnologies
Study field: Extraction and Processing of Earth Resources
Level of degree: 3
Form of study: present
Degree: PhD.
Length of study in years: 3
Professionally oriented: No
Joint study programme: No
Languages of delivery: english language, slovak language

Graduate profile

Description
A graduate of the study program Environmental Protection and Ecotechnologies of Raw Materials possesses knowledge of scientific research and development methods in the field of extraction and processing of Earth resources (modeling of environmental and mineral processing operations, design of environmental technologies, spectral analysis methods). They understand the physical and chemical nature of the processes utilized within their specialization and their impact on technological complexity and demands. The graduate is capable of formulating and creating new hypotheses, judgments, and strategies for further research and development of the field of study and study program. They apply the findings of their theoretical analysis and comprehensive scientific research to address challenges in this domain. Based on the established outputs, they can design, verify, and implement new research and operational procedures. They apply chosen methods in the pursuit of innovative technologies (bio- and nanotechnologies). Graduates of the study program are qualified for roles in organizations focused on monitoring and evaluating environmental conditions, waste management issues, and environmental impact assessment. Career opportunities exist in both the public and private sectors—including public administration, local government environmental offices, industrial enterprises dealing with raw material processing, various environmental organizations, and scientific institutions.
Learning objectives
The graduate builds upon their previous Master's studies in the same program or in a program accredited in a related field of study. By studying selected theoretical and technological subjects as well as scientific literature (typically in a major world language), they acquire and analyze the latest findings in environmental technologies and related scientific disciplines. Through synthesis, they evaluate the current state of the art in the given subject area (defined by the doctoral thesis topic) and propose solution approaches. The graduate masters modern scientific methods of theoretical and experimental research and can apply them so that the results and conclusions achieved during their research provide an original contribution to the development of the scientific discipline and/or practical applications. FBERG TUKE respects student diversity by allowing students to select assignment and project topics as well as the topic of their final thesis, offering elective courses, enabling the choice of internship placements, and encouraging the creation of project teams where students themselves define their roles within the team. FBERG TUKE establishes a closer connection between the study program and labor market requirements by defining learning outcomes, thereby allowing students to make informed choices. Elective courses are equivalent subjects that shape the graduate's profile and competencies in the doctoral study program Environmental Protection and Ecotechnologies of Raw Materials. The course structure of the study program is designed so that the doctoral graduate acquires extensive knowledge and skills enabling them to analyze, model, assess, and evaluate processes related to the treatment and processing of primary and secondary raw materials. The knowledge gained in technical and natural science disciplines allows graduates to develop and utilize more advanced and efficient raw material processing technologies. This primarily involves innovations in currently widely used physical processing technologies, as well as non-traditional technologies based on physicochemical, chemical, and biological principles (chemical technologies, biotechnologies, etc.). Graduates will be able to apply their knowledge of raw material technologies (developed and applied in primary raw material processing) to environmental technologies—such as water and air treatment and purification, and waste/secondary raw material recycling and processing (recycling of end-of-life vehicles, electronic equipment, municipal waste in advanced societies using traditional mineral processing techniques). Graduates of the study program Environmental Protection and Ecotechnologies of Raw Materials find career opportunities within the specified field (particularly in raw material processing, water treatment and purification, air protection, waste management, waste recycling, and environmental impact assessment) across both the public and private sectors.
Main learning outcomes
A graduate of the doctoral study program Environmental Protection and Ecotechnologies of Raw Materials is able to: 1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding in the study program Environmental Protection and Ecotechnologies of Raw Materials, building upon their knowledge from Master's studies, typically at the level of advanced textbooks supplemented by selected aspects of the latest findings in the field of extraction and processing of Earth resources. 2. Apply their insights and knowledge from technical and natural science disciplines, as well as the application of environmental, economic, legislative, and social aspects in planning and decision-making, in managing environmental processes with regard to environmental components, demonstrating a professional approach to their work and profession. Possess competencies typically demonstrated through constructing and defending arguments and solving specific problems and tasks within the study program Environmental Protection and Ecotechnologies of Raw Materials. The graduate masters and is able to select specific scientific methods of basic and applied research, focusing on technological, informational, economic, and environmental aspects depending on their professional specialization. 3. Gather and interpret relevant data and facts within the field of study in the study program Environmental Protection and Ecotechnologies of Raw Materials and make ethically and socially responsible decisions based on them. 4. Communicate and present information, concepts, principles, problems, and solutions to both specialist and lay audiences. 5. Possess advanced learning skills necessary to continue further study with a high degree of autonomy. 6. Support technical, societal, or cultural progress in a knowledge-based society within academic and professional contexts. Apply the findings of their theoretical analysis and comprehensive scientific research to address challenges in this domain. Based on their outputs and findings, design, verify, and implement new research and operational procedures. Possess practical mastery of chosen research methods and use them in the pursuit of new technologies (bio- and nanotechnologies), technical details, and critical interactive system relationships
Professions
Professions for which the graduate is prepared at the time of completion.

Employability

Evaluation of the study programme graduates employability
New study program; for this reason, these data are not available
Evaluation of the study programme quality by employers
Communication between education at FBERG TUKE and employers is continuous, consisting of joint project execution involving students and commercial research tasks. By engaging company professionals in the graduation process through membership in state examination boards at the respective university degree level, the faculty reflects employer requirements for graduates of the study program and critically evaluates them against international trends. Employer representatives issue a statement of approval regarding the compliance of the qualifications acquired by graduates of the Faculty of Mining, Ecology, Process Control and Geotechnologies of the Technical University of Košice (FBERG TUKE) with sector-specific requirements for practicing the profession: Ing. Igor Šimko, PhD., MBA, as an industry expert who also serves as a court expert in the field of environmental protection for the industrial and municipal waste sector and for environmental damage assessment. Ing. Ladislav Pašek, PhD., from the state enterprise DIAMO, who serves as Deputy Director for Raw Materials and Distribution, DIAMO.

Structure and content of the study programme

Suggested study plan in the MIAS portal

Current academic year plan and current schedule

Current academic year plan
Current schedule: MAIS portal

Persons responsible for the study programme

Person responsible for thequality of the study programme: prof. Ing. Martin Sisol, PhD.
List of persons responsible for the profile courses: Study advisor: Ing. Michaela Lengyel, PhD.
Student representatives: Ing. Ema Gánovská
Study department

Spatial, material, and technical provision of the study programme and support

List and characteristics of the study programme classrooms
The following laboratories and a pilot plant hall serve to support the educational process: https://fberg.tuke.sk/wps/wcm/connect/fberg.tuke.sk3719/3b7e03ec-0e5e-4073-99ec-4f61452e2d86/priloha_1_zoznam_laboratorii_fberg.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CVID=pdEac7s In addition to the lecture halls and classrooms of FBERG, the following laboratories are available to support the study program: LZZZ (Earth Resources Exploitation Laboratory) https://fberg.tuke.sk/wps/wcm/connect/fberg.tuke.sk3719/41a30eb8-8482-4bf7-984f-552411b9a895/Vedecky_Park_FBERG_29_The_raw_materials_exploitation_laboratory.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CVID=p6nyIhl LSPaSS (Primary and Secondary Raw Materials Processing Laboratory) https://fberg.tuke.sk/wps/wcm/connect/fberg.tuke.sk3719/d5806cb8-e623-42bd-9569-69c584ea7a2c/Vedecky_Park_FBERG_23_Primary_and_secondary_raw_materials_processing_laboratory.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CVID=p6nxFsF EDC FBERG EDC Laboratory (FBERG Excellent Digital Center) More information is available on the website and under the faculty legislation: https://fberg.tuke.sk/wps/portal/fberg/fakulta/legislativa https://fberg.tuke.sk/wps/portal/fberg/veda-a-vyskum/vedecky-park LPCH (Surface Characterization Laboratory): https://fberg.tuke.sk/wps/wcm/connect/fberg.tuke.sk3719/35276b29-e953-44de-ad6d-6283311847b4/Vedecky_Park_FBERG_22_Laboratory_of_surface_characterization.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CVID=p6nxuTY CHL (Chemical Laboratory): https://fberg.tuke.sk/wps/wcm/connect/fberg.tuke.sk3719/ee014c0d-7d11-49a0-a175-5aa43ced06c3/Vedecky_Park_FBERG_21_Chemical_laboratory.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CVID=p6nxdRT AL (Analytical Laboratory): https://fberg.tuke.sk/wps/wcm/connect/fberg.tuke.sk3719/857f3bea-683a-457b-93a0-79b957118972/Vedecky_par
Characteristics of the information provision
The workplaces of the Technical University of Košice (TUKE) utilize the rich collection of the University Library (UK) for the development of the study program. Its mission is to provide information support for scientific research and the educational process at TUKE. The digital library of the UK (http://www.lib.tuke.sk) is also available to TUKE students and staff, providing: lending services; consultation services; reference services; digital services; interlibrary and international interlibrary loan services; as well as education and training on writing final theses. Library services are centralized at the UK TUKE, encompassing all activities from searching the library collection to looking up information in the online catalog and available databases (Springer Link, Science Direct, IEEE Xplore, etc.), to making specific documents available in print or electronic form within the UK collection (the total number of documents is 186,966, including 64,228 books, 40,046 textbooks, 7,779 proceedings, 6,341 bound periodicals, 7,718 electronic documents, and 31,846 final and qualification theses). Students have internet access on campus and in the dormitories via Wi-Fi, allowing them unlimited access to library services. The MAIS Academic Information System http://mais.tuke.sk/ ensures the entry, processing, and provision of information regarding the admission procedure (application submission, results, overviews) and studies (course information sheets, timetables, exam registration, continuous and final evaluation results, thesis assignments, thesis reviews, etc.). Overview of available study literature: http://people.fberg.tuke.sk/es/index.php/monografie-vysokoskolske-ucebnic
E-learning
In addition to the traditional library collection available through the University Library (UK), modern electronic resources featuring flexibly updatable study materials of various types are accessible to support TUKE study programs. Both standard educational materials and e-learning resources (textbooks or course scripts) have been created. All of these are available on CD or within LMS platforms, such as http://moodle.tuke.sk/. Additional instructional materials are also available in faculty LMS platforms, on course web pages, or through various educational project websites. For distance learning in the event of an emergency situation or other extraordinary circumstances, the CISCO Webex videoconferencing system is available at https://tuke.webex.com/.
Institution partners
List of partners participating in selected lectures and seminars during block teaching, professional internships, and final thesis consultations for students of the study program: Ing. Grohol Milan, PhD. - Európska komisia, DG Grow, email: Milan.GROHOL@ec.europa.eu MVDr. Daniel Kupka,PhD. - vedúci Oddelenia minerálnych biotechnológií, - Ústav geotechniky SAV, v. v. i. ; Watsonova 45, 040 01 Košice, Slovenská republika, dankup@saske.sk Mgr. Marcela Achimovičová, PhD. - Ústav geotechniky SAV, v. v. i. ; vedúca Oddelenia mechanochémie, Watsonova 45, 040 01 Košice, Slovenská republika, achimovic@saske.sk Ing. Ladislav Pašek, Ph.D. – spoločnosť: Diamo státní podnik, námestnik riaditeľa š.p. pre suroviny a rozvoj, Máchova 201, 471 27 Stráž pod Ralskem pasek@diamo.cz Mgr. František Bakoš, PhD. – geológ, spoločnosť Green View fbakoss@yahoo.com, Prof. RNDr. Adriána Eštoková, PhD.- profesorka na Stavebnej fakulte TUKE, Letná 1/9, Košice adriana.estokova@tuke.sk Doc. Ing. Karel Dvořák, PhD. docent, Stavebná fakulta, VUT Veveří 331/95, Veveří, 60200, Česká republika Brno, Karel.Dvorak@vut.cz prof. Ing. Vojtech Václavik, PhD. - profesor, VŠB TU Ostrava, Katedra environmentálního inženýrství, 17. listopadu 2172/15, 708 00 Ostrava-Poruba vojtech.vaclavik@vsb.cz Ing. Igor Šimko, PhD., MBA – súdny znalec v odbore ochrana životného prostredia pre odvetvie priemyselného a komunálneho odpadu a pre odhad škôd v životnom prostredí, Ľudovíta Fullu 2284105 Bratislava, SR, simko147@gmail.com RNDr. Ján Chovanec, MBA riaditeľ pre životné prostredie v rámci skupiny KOSIT a. s., Rastislavova 98, 043 46 Košice chovanec.jano@gmail.com Ing. Ivan Brezani, PhD., Mineral processing expert at

Admission procedures

Required abilities and necessary admission requirement
Admission procedures
Results of the admission process over the last period

Additional informtation

Additional informtation on department's web