Emerging Sciences and Technologies (FSI-ZNV)

Academic year 2018/2019
Supervisor: prof. Ing. Martin Hartl, Ph.D.  
Supervising institute: ÚK all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: Czech
Aims of the course unit:
Course objective is to understand basic knowledge in the area of emerging (convergent) sciences and technologies, which are consequence of the interaction between mechanical engineering and natural sciences; especially nanotechnology, biotechnology, biomedicine, IT, and cognitive sciences. It is more unification of scientific disciplines than multidisciplinary cooperation.
Learning outcomes and competences:
General knowledge of possibilities, which are provided by new emerging sciences and technologies to mechanical engineers. Students should be able to creatively use findings and outcomes of emerging sciences and technologies when designing new machines and devices.
Prerequisites:
Knowledge in area of physics, mechanics, material sciences and machine design. Knowledge should correspond to a level of bachelor study of mechanical engineering.
Course contents:
Course provides base knowledge about emerging (convergent) sciences and technologies, which are consequence of the interaction between mechanical engineering and natural sciences. In addition to general knowledge related to this field, the main attention is paid to the following areas: nanotechnologies, nanophotonics, use of solar energy, energetic materials, biotechnology, chemical robotics, biomimetics, computer vision, cognitive sciences, neuroeconomics and neuromarketing.
Teaching methods and criteria:
The course is taught through lectures, which provide base principles and theory of the specific disciplines.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes:
Examination: exam is in format of the defence of the semester paper. Student has to choose and describe one specific product, machine or technology, which may arise from direct use of findings and outcomes of emerging sciences and technologies. Topic has to be processed from the perspective of the designer, mechanical engineer. Elaboration form: essay, lecture, bibliographic review.
Controlled participation in lessons:
Attendance at lectures is obligatory and checked by the lecturer. Teaching is according to a week schedule. Compensation of missed lessons depends on the instructions of course supervisor.
Type of course unit:
    Lecture  13 × 3 hrs. compulsory                  
Course curriculum:
    Lecture 1. Vision of technological convergence. Future technology development.
2. Nanotechnologies.
3. Nanophotonics.
4. Use of solar energy.
5. Energetic materials.
6. Biotechnology.
7. Chemical robotics.
8. Biomimetics.
9. Computer vision.
10. Cognitive science.
11. Neuroeconomics and neuromarketing.
12. Science, technology and arts.
13. Summary of the subject matter.
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
M2I-P full-time study M-KSI Mechanical Engineering Design -- Ex 3 Compulsory 2 1 S