Educational program

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Code – Speciality

6B07207 - Materials and technologies of materials of the nuclear industry


(Double-degree EP - National Research Nuclear University MEPhI (Moscow Engineering Physics Institute))-
The aim of the educational program

Preparation graduates for professional research and technological activities in mining and metallurgical industry, nuclear manufacturing, competitive in a labor market, to solve research and technological problems using modern equipment and research methods in the field of physics of modern materials and technologies for their production and processing, providing basic humanitarian, social, mathematical and natural science knowledge, universal and subject-specialized competencies, underlying the professional activities
Graduate model
Graduate qualification Professional sphere:

Chemical, chemical-technological production, processes of obtaining metals and alloys, metal products of the required quality, as well as processing workflow that change the chemical composition and structure of metals (alloys) to achieve certain properties, cross-cutting professional activities (in the field of material production, as well as the field of scientific research). Graduates can carry out professional activities in other areas of professional activity and (or) areas of professional activity, provided that the level of their education and acquired competencies meet the requirements for the qualification of the employee
The object of professional occupation:

- technological processes and devices for processing of mineral and technogenic raw materials, production and processing of non-ferrous and rare metals, and also products from them;
- industrial enterprises of non-ferrous metallurgy, chemical, mining and machine-building industries;
- production, design and scientific divisions;
- firms of different forms of ownership;
- the main types of modern structural, functional inorganic (metallic and non-metallic), including radiation-resistant and corrosion-resistant compositions, and organic (polymer and carbon) materials; composites and hybrid materials; superhard materials; intelligent and nanomaterials, films and coatings;
- methods and means of testing and diagnostics, research and quality control of materials, films and coatings, semi-finished products, blanks, parts and products, all types of research, control and testing equipment, analytical equipment, including for irradiated materials.
Types of professional occupation:

- industrial-technological;
- organizational and managerial;
- research;
- settlement and design.
Functions of professional occupation:

- implementation of technological processes for the production and processing of materials, metals and alloys, as well as products from them;
- control over the technological process and operation of the equipment;
- ensuring compliance with the regulations of the technological process and the quality of the products;
- implementation of measures to protect the environment from man-made impacts of production;
- preparation of technical documentation on quality management of technological processes in production;
- preparation of initial data for selection and justification of scientific,technical and organizational decisions based on economic decisions;
- collection of information for feasibility studies and participation in the development of new projects and reconstruction of existing workshops, industrial units and equipment;
- calculation and design of individual stages of the process in accordance with the terms of reference using standard design automation.
Graduate competences map
Formed core competencies Program outcome
1. Evaluate different situations based on a holistic systemic scientific worldview Analyze information of philosophical and historical content, methods of discussion and controversy
Express a thought, reasonably defend one’s own opinion on issues of social significance
2. Ability to apply modern methods for the development of complex, energy-saving and environmentally friendly metallurgical technologies Use of technical means of measurement and control, necessary for standardization and certification of materials and processes for their production, testing and production equipment
To develop a feasibility study for the project, in order to introduce new technologies, rational use of materials and equipment
3. Carry out cultural and verbal communication using modern communication tools and technologies Demonstrate proficiency in written, oral, and non-verbal communication
Search and process information using ICT
4. Define a person in a social environment and focus on a healthy lifestyle Express knowledge of holistic personality in economic and legal environment
Apply methods of ensuring the safety of social systems in order to preserve, develop and effectively function of an individual, society and the state
5. Ability to apply knowledge in the field of mathematical, natural Sciences, Economics and Humanities in complex engineering activities Interpret different physical and chemical concepts, laws, conduct experiments, summarize the results
Solve problems using methods of modeling, mathematical analysis, natural science and general engineering knowledge
6. Ability to solve problems in the field of professional activity with the use of modern information technologies and computer appliance Possesses skills in measuring, observing, processing and presenting experimental data
Own the basic methods, methods and means of obtaining, storing, processing information
7. Ability to make defensible technical decisions in professional activities, choose effective and safe technical means and technologies Аbility to analyze, compile and apply technical documentation related to professional activities, in accordance with applicable standards
Use simulation procedure in forecasting, optimizing technological processes and material properties, standardizing and certifying materials and processes
8. The ability to use knowledge about research methods, analysis, diagnostics and modeling of the behaviour of substances (materials), physical and chemical processes that occur in materials during their receipt, processing and modification in research and calculations Use of modern ideas about the influence of micro and nano structures on the properties of materials, their interaction with the environment, fields, particles and radiation in a real-case scenario
Knowing, selecting and applying appropriate methods of modeling physical, chemical and technological processes
9. Тhe ability to apply knowledge of the laws of theoretical solid state physics, condensed matter physics and physical materials science to participate in the development of new structural and functional materials, semi-finished products and products with a given level of properties and structural characteristics Carry out the necessary experiments in the production of materials, metals and products from them according to the specified methods with the processing and analysis of the results
Аbility to develop, fill and maintain databases on the physical and technological properties of the functional and structural materials of the nuclear industry
10. Willingness to make professional decisions on the basis of a set of data on the properties, structure of the material, type and progress of the process (technological operation) Ability to choose modern analytical equipment for the materials science research
Knowing the main types of modern materials, principles of their choice for specified operating conditions, taking into account the complex of requirements
Modular Curriculum
Secondary disciplines Base disciplines Profiling disciplines