Course: Chemistry Visit

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Course title Chemistry Visit
Course code KCH/EXSP
Organizational form of instruction Tutorial
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Hrdlička Jan, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Excursions to selected industrial plants with an emphasis on technology of production and use of modern materials and with a focus on environmental protection, air cleanliness, waste and secondary raw materials.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture supplemented with a discussion, Field trip
  • Attendance on a field trip (number of real hours - maximum 8h/day) - 30 hours per semester
  • Preparation for formative assessments (2-20) - 12 hours per semester
  • Presentation preparation (report) (1-10) - 10 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Describe the main technologies of preparing different types of materials and their products
describe basic principles of air protection, waste treatment and secondary raw materials
Skills
to use technology schemes
to evaluate the principles of work safety in the chemical environment
learning outcomes
Knowledge
describe different types of technological systems
explain working conditions of different technologies
explain the context of technical and economical conditions of production process
formulate the specifics of different production processes and the application of these products
Skills
process study and teaching materials from excursions
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture supplemented with a discussion
Field trip
assessment methods
Skills demonstration during practicum
Individual presentation at a seminar
Recommended literature
  • Kraitr, M., Karlíček, J., Sirotek, V. Současnost a perspektivy velkotonážních anorganických výrob. PF ZČU Plzeň, 1993.
  • Kraitr, Milan. Chemický průmysl v České republice. Plzeň : Pedagogická fakulta Západočeské univerzity, 1999. ISBN 80-7082-535-9.
  • Neiser, J.; a kol. Obecná chemická technologie. Praha: SPN, 1981.
  • Neiser, J.; a kol. Základy chemických výrob. Praha: SPN, 1987.


Study plans that include the course
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