Duration of the study: 6 semesters (3years)
Total ECTS: 180
Admission requirements: Completed four-year high school and passed state graduation exam for full-time students
Competencies acquired upon finishing the study program:
- use mathematical modelling
- apply statistical methods
- use computer aided engineering
- recognise main archaeological sites and determine their archaeological potential
- explain problems of research methodology and protection of archaeological sites
- date (approximately) underwater archaeological sites
- determine category of archaeological sites and estimate necessity for their conservation
- solve problems in different areas based on the understanding of main physical processes which govern hydrographic properties and ocean dynamics in the Adriatic
- choose optimal construction materials and optimal building technology of for particular underwater construction
- choose optimal structure and structural elements of for particular offshore and underwater building
- estimate effects of coastal and underwater construction on the environment
- recognize negative influence of freshwater and marine environment on the construction materials and suggest protection methods
- anticipate and categorize possible problems and threats to the environment based on their knowledge on biological processes and organisms.
- propose methods to prevent pollution of freshwater and marine environment and processes of pollution recovery
- classify diversity and various life styles of marine organisms, and describe their adaptations to different environmental conditions
- describe and explain differences of large marine living areas like: open sea, coastal areas, deep sea, coral reefs, and estuaries
- choose culture system according to biological characteristics of cultivated
- predict and resolve coastal management problems
- apply scientific methods to solve practical problems
- perform underwater activities safely, respecting legislations and regulations
- select appropriate support system for underwater operations
- collect, analyse and interpret scientific data
- present scientific results clearly and briefly in written and oral form
- plan project approach to the problems and situations in domestic and international development and economical projects, which take into consideration implementation of methods and tools characteristic for underwater science and technology
- establish and maintain relationship of mutual cooperation, communication and compromise during the project
- independently manage the part of the project assigned to him/her
Professional title acquired upon finishing the study programme: Bachelor (baccalaureus) of Bachelor of science (Bsc) in Underwater science and technologies
Module list of the undergraduate study programme by semester:
Course unit code
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1. SEMESTER
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Status
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Hours per week
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ECTS
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L
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S
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E
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PZT101
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English language I
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mandatory
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30
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0
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30
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4
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PZT102
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Numerical skills of data analysis
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mandatory
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30
|
30
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0
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6
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Pzt103
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Fundamentals of Physics
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mandatory
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30
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30
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0
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5
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PZT103
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Fundamentals of Chemistry
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mandatory
|
30
|
15
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15
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5
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PZT105
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Fundamentals of Biology
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mandatory
|
30
|
15
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15
|
5
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PZT106
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Earth Systems
|
mandatory
|
45
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0
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0
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5
|
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2. SEMESTER
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|
|
|
|
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PZT108
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English language II
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mandatory
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30
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0
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30
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4
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PZT109
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Fundamental skills for scientists & technologists
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mandatory
|
30
|
30
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0
|
5
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PZT110
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Introductory oceanography
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mandatory
|
30
|
15
|
30
|
6
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PZT111
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Engineering experience
|
mandatory
|
30
|
15
|
15
|
5
|
PZT112
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Marine geology
|
mandatory
|
30
|
15
|
15
|
5
|
PZT113
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Diving systems
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mandatory
|
30
|
30
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0
|
5
|
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3. SEMESTER
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|
|
|
|
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PZT201
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Support systems for maritime work
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mandatory
|
30
|
0
|
30
|
4
|
PZT202
|
Marine biology
|
mandatory
|
30
|
15
|
15
|
5
|
PZT203
|
Underwater engineering
|
mandatory
|
45
|
15
|
15
|
6
|
PZT210
|
Methods in underwater science and technology
|
mandatory
|
15
|
30
|
30
|
6
|
PZT205
|
Introduction to archaeology
|
mandatory
|
30
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0
|
30
|
5
|
PZT208
|
Diving medicine
|
elective
|
30
|
0
|
30
|
5
|
PZT206
|
English language III
|
elective
|
15
|
0
|
15
|
2
|
PZT207
|
Diving training I
|
elective
|
30
|
0
|
75
|
5
|
|
4. SEMESTER
|
|
|
|
|
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PZT116
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Sustainability of Coastal Systems: The Protection and Use
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mandatory
|
30
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0
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30
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5
|
PZT211
|
Marine ecology
|
mandatory
|
30
|
15
|
15
|
5
|
PZT212
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Biomimicry - solutions inspired by nature
|
mandatory
|
30
|
15
|
15
|
5
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PZT213
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Underwater archaeology
|
mandatory
|
30
|
15
|
30
|
6
|
PZT214
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Basic seamanship
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mandatory
|
30
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0
|
0
|
3
|
PZT215
|
English language IV
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elective
|
15
|
0
|
15
|
2
|
PZT216
|
Diving training II
|
elective
|
30
|
0
|
75
|
5
|
PZT209
|
Marine meteorology
|
elective
|
30
|
15
|
15
|
4
|
|
5. SEMESTER
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|
|
|
|
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PZT301
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Marine structures
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mandatory
|
30
|
15
|
15
|
5
|
PZT302
|
Threats of aquatic ecosystems
|
mandatory
|
30
|
15
|
15
|
5
|
PZT115
|
Pollution of aquatic systems
|
mandatory
|
30
|
0
|
30
|
5
|
PZT304
|
Field course Pollution of aquatic systems
|
mandatory
|
0
|
0
|
120
|
8
|
PZT306
|
English language V
|
elective
|
15
|
0
|
15
|
2
|
PZT208
|
Diving medicine
|
elective
|
30
|
0
|
30
|
5
|
PZT307
|
Advanced diving training I
|
elective
|
30
|
0
|
75
|
5
|
|
6. SEMESTER
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|
|
|
|
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PZT310
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Underwater application of engineering technologies
|
mandatory
|
30
|
0
|
45
|
6
|
PZT311
|
Aquaculture
|
mandatory
|
30
|
0
|
15
|
4
|
PZT312
|
Coastal management
|
mandatory
|
30
|
15
|
15
|
6
|
PZT313
|
Personal research
|
mandatory
|
0
|
0
|
250
|
10
|
PZT314
|
English language VI
|
elective
|
15
|
0
|
15
|
2
|
PZT315
|
Advanced diving training II
|
elective
|
30
|
0
|
75
|
5
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