J. J. Strossmayer University of Osijek MECHANICAL ENGINEERING FACULTY IN SLAVONSKI BROD

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UNIVERSITY OF OSIJEK – MECHANICAL ENGINEERING FACULTY IN SLAVONSKI BROD

J. J. Strossmayer University of OsijekMECHANICAL ENGINEERING FACULTY IN SLAVONSKI BROD

Zagreb, 9. XI 2007.

EXPERIENCE AND CHALLENGES AFTER 3 YEARS EXPERIENCE AND CHALLENGES AFTER 3 YEARS

EDUCATION ACCORDING TO „BOLOGNA EDUCATION ACCORDING TO „BOLOGNA

PROCESS“ ON MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PROCESS“ ON MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

FACULTY (MEF) IN SLAVONSKI BRODFACULTY (MEF) IN SLAVONSKI BROD

J. J. Strossmayer University of Osijek J. J. Strossmayer University of Osijek Mechanical Engineering Faculty in Slavonski BrodMechanical Engineering Faculty in Slavonski Brod

Zagreb, 9.XI 2007.Zagreb, 9.XI 2007.

Prof.dr.sc. Ivan Samardžić, DeanProf.dr.sc. Dražan Kozak, Vice-dean for science

Doc.dr.sc. Ivica Kladarić, Vice-dean for educationDoc.dr.sc. Tomislav Šarić, Vice-dean for development and co-operation with economy

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Content of presentationContent of presentation• Introduction – general data about the academic

institution and its achievements so far. • The concept of study programs at the

Mechanical Engineering Faculty in Slavonski Brod.

• Activities over the past three years of the „Bologna process“ implementation.

• Difficulties throughout the past three years of implementation of the „Bologna process“.

• Conclusions.

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IntroductionIntroduction• Study of mechanical engineering started at the MEF in

Slavonski Brod before 45 years (since 1962). At its beginnings, the classes had been held within the Centre for study of the High Technical College in Zagreb.

• Following its integration with the Mechanical and Maritime Engineering Faculty into the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture in Zagreb (FSB) in 1967, the Centre for study continued its activities as a FSB Centre for mechanical engineering study in Slavonski Brod. In 1975 “Centre” is jointed to J.J. Strossmayer University of Osijek.

• In 1979, the MEF is founded and operates as a part of the „Institute for Mechanical Engineering“ of the „Đuro Đaković“ company until 1991. From then, it exists as a Faculty inside the J. J. Strossmayer University of Osijek.

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The concept of The concept of university university study study programs at the programs at the MEMEFF

• Undergraduate study - 3,5 years• Graduate study – 1,5 years• Postgraduate studies (post-graduate

doctoral study /PhD/ - 3 years and a three-semester specialist-post graduate study)

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UnderUndergraduate studygraduate study(first 6 semesters are common for all (first 6 semesters are common for all

students and in 7th semester there are 4 students and in 7th semester there are 4 possible directions:possible directions:

• Design and Product Development

• Production Logistics

• Engineering Materials

• Production Technologies

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University graduate study – follow 4 University graduate study – follow 4 directions started at pregraduate studydirections started at pregraduate study

(1,5 years oriented study)(1,5 years oriented study)

• Design and Product Development

• Production Logistics


• Production Technologies

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Post-graduate doctoral study /PhD/ - 3 yPost-graduate doctoral study /PhD/ - 3 yearsearsThe first semester is common - basic collegiumsThe first semester is common - basic collegiums

Other semesters are oriented in 3 directions:Other semesters are oriented in 3 directions:

• Modern Production Technologies

• Modern Production Management

• Design and Numerical Analysis of Product

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Specialist-post graduate study - 3 semesters Specialist-post graduate study - 3 semesters The first semester is co The first semester is commonmmon - basic collegiums - basic collegiums

Other semesters are oriented in 4 directions:Other semesters are oriented in 4 directions:


• Structural Modelling and Numerical Analysis of Constructions

• Production Technologies Application

• Production Management

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Today, the Faculty has 52 employees in 4 Today, the Faculty has 52 employees in 4 Departments and 2 independent Chairs, out Departments and 2 independent Chairs, out

of which:of which:• 12 full professors• 5 associate professors• 9 assistant professors• 4 senior lecturers• 3 lecturers• 2 senior assistants• 3 assistants• 3 staff associates• 9 science novices• 1 system engineer and• 1 laboratory technician

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Activities over the past three years of Activities over the past three years of the „Bologna process“ implementationthe „Bologna process“ implementation• Preparatory seminars for students of the undergraduate

study (mathematics, physics, basics of mechanical engineering, computer science, …)

• “mentor work“ with student groups • The possibility of passing exams throughout the current

semester by periodic knowledge tests (i.e. colloquia, seminar papers etc.)

• The possibility of choosing a professor for lecture and exam• Optional repetitions of segments or whole lectures on

students request• Optional selection of additional program (foreign languages,

Internet work, …)• Institutional monitoring of education quality with particular

emphasis on courses identified as „narrow gap“ for students.

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MMonitoring of onitoring of educationeducation quality quality (Commission for Quality Monitoring and Improvement)(Commission for Quality Monitoring and Improvement)

• vice-dean for education

• secretary

• a representative of professors

• an assistants representative

• a students representative.

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The position of the Commission for Quality Monitoring The position of the Commission for Quality Monitoring

and Improvement at MEF in Slavonski Brodand Improvement at MEF in Slavonski Brod

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The position of the Commission for Quality Monitoring The position of the Commission for Quality Monitoring and Improvement at the Universityand Improvement at the University

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Student Survey Student Survey in in 20020055/200/2006 6 academic yearacademic year(… (… as analytic tool of constant quality improvement as analytic tool of constant quality improvement ))

• General questions about a college

• Questions about the lecturer

• Questions about the assistant

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General questions about a collegeGeneral questions about a college

• Frequency of attendance to lectures

• Frequency of attendance to practice classes

• Frequency of lectures held

• Frequency of practice classes held

• Colloquia option

• Exams passed

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Frequency of attendance to lecturesFrequency of attendance of lectures 91,9 %

Possible answerFrequen

cyRelative frequency

(%)

a) On majority of lectures

545 91,91

b) On about 50% 22 3,71

c) Rarely attended to lecture

24 4,05

No answer 2 0,33

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Frequency of attendance to practice classesFrequency of attendance of practices 92,6%

Possible answer

Frequency

Relative frequency (%)

a) Regularly 549 92,58

b) Occasionally 19 3,20

c) Rarely 19 3,20

No answer 6 1,02

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Exam preparation is the key motive for attendanceExam preparation is the key motive for attendance Exam preparation is the key motive for attendance 57%

(out of interest 14,5%; max 22%, min 9%)

Possible answerFrequen

cyRelative frequency

(%)

a) it is mandatory 163 27,49

b) due to prepare for the exam

33857,00

c) due to interest 86 14,50

No answer 6 1,01

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Questions about the lecturerQuestions about the lecturer

• Lecturer use appropriate approach according to students' pre-knowledge

• Lectures are comprehensible• Lecturer able to raise interest in lecture• Lecturer considers students' ability to

follow• Transparent evaluation grades• Lecturer is open for approach and

discussion

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Questions about the assistantQuestions about the assistant

• Assistant raises interest for education

• Assistant considers students' ability to follow

• Assistant is open for approach and discussion

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Answers on questionsAnswers on questionsStudents pre-knowledge is sufficient for the complexity of the subject

Valid N Mean Median Mode Minimum Maximum Std.Dev.

592 3,49 4,0 3,0 1 5 1,22

Lectures were easy to follow


592 3,41 4,0 4,0 1 5 1,19

Lecturer manages to raise interest for the subject


592 3,41 4,0 4,0 1 5 1,27

Lecturer considers students' understanding


592 3,56 4,0 Multiple 1 5 1,23

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Exams procedure is transparent


590 3,76 4,0 4,0 1 5 1,06

Lecturer is open for approach and discussion


593 3,83 4,0 5,0 1 5 1,19

Assistant raises interest in subject


406 3,65 4,0 4,0 1 5 1,17

Assistant considers students' understanding of presented subject


406 3,73 4,0 5,0 1 5 1,20

Assistant is open for approach and discussion


406 3,90 4,0 5,0 1 5 1,19

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Efficiency Efficiency – pass exams rate– pass exams rate

Academic year Pass year rate

2005/06 37 %

2006/07 56 %

2007/08 ☺

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Difficulties throughout the past three years of Difficulties throughout the past three years of implementation of the „Bologna process“implementation of the „Bologna process“

• Insufficient of students pre-knowledge in Physics and Mathematics

• Low motivation of some students for study• Some students did not recognise possibilities of “mentor

work” • 2 additional lecture amphitheatre are needed as well as one

bigger fully equipped laboratory • Several lab technician for practical education• A need for changes and supplement of study programs • Low motivation of young graduates to apply for positions of

Scientific Novices who could contribute to implementation of “Bologna process”

• Mobilty of students and professors, “learning outcomes” , …

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ConclusionsConclusions

• Based upon survey response, we conclude that students rate their professors as very good on average.

• Efforts on “Bologna process” implementation in our education system gave evident progress!

• We shall continue to implement all positive experience in education process from other faculties to obtain prescribed goals of “Bologna process”.

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Thank You for attention!Thank You for attention!

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