Course code TraZ6009
Credit points 3
Total Hours in Course81
Number of hours for lectures16
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes8
Number of hours for laboratory classes8
Independent study hours49
Date of course confirmation17.02.2015
Responsible UnitInstitute of Engineering and Energetics
Dr. sc. ing.
In this study course Master degree students get more deeply acquired with process of diagnosis of vehicles and aggregates as well as with methods of diagnosis utilizing up-to-day diagnostically tools. In laboratory assignments students have possibility to perform practically all parts of diagnostics process – diagnosis, determination of diagnosis, forcast of remaining resource as well as acquaint with up-to-date diagnostically tools.
• Knowledge - Masters degree students get more deeply theoretical and practical knowledge, understanding of vehicles technical diagnostics, methods and equipment of diagnostic. The acquired knowledge can be served as a basis for further creative and professional development.
• Skills - Master degree student can creatively avail their knowledge of vehicles diagnostics, can independently use the theory, methods and problem-develop skills to realize research or highly qualified professional functions. Ability to evaluate and to make a decision in difficult situations.
• Competence - Master degree students can without assistance analyse difficult scientific and professional problems, justify decisions, and, if it is necessary, perform a thorough analysis of problems. They can integrate different fields of knowledge to improve professional skills and development af new diagnostics methods.
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