Inventions that changed the world KZ-JO-06-08-000042

Extraordinary inventions that influenced the development of civilization. Industry development as an effect (and at the same time the main driver) of technical progress. Steam engine. Internal combustion engines. Jet engine. Electric engine. Rocket engines. The energy of the atom. Development of transport techniques. Automotive development. Computer development. 3D printing technology. Military technique (planes, tanks, etc.). The future of the technics. The conquest of the space. Spacefaring civilization. Analysis of the impact of individual discoveries and inventions on the development of civilization. The future of technology.

(in Polish) Dyscyplina

(in Polish) inżynieria środowiska, górnictwo i energetyka

Supplementary literature

- Industry magazines - Milburn G., Inżynieria kwantowa, Prószyński i S-ka, Warszawa 1999. - Regis E., Nanotechnologia, Prószyński i S-ka, Warszawa 2001 - Wiślicki Alfred, Z dziejów maszyn. Polska Oficyna Wydawnicza BGW, Warszawa 1996. - Bodanis D., E=mc2. Historia nasłynniejszego równania w dziejach świata, Wydawnictwo Fakty, Wydawnictwo CiS, Warszawa 2001.

Student workload

- number of hours of own work of the student - 30 (10 - literature studying, 10 – preparation for classes, 10 – preparation for final test)

Mode

(in Polish) Realizowany w sali
Self-reading

Requirements

Course coordinators

Paweł Włodarczyk

Learning outcomes

Knowledge
The student has basic knowledge of inventions that influenced the development of civilization.
The student has a general knowledge of the current state and the latest trends in the development of technology.
Abilities
The student can obtain information from literature, databases, and other sources, he can use it to solve engineering tasks.
The student can explain the influence of inventions on the development of civilization.
The student can indicate currently known directions of civilization development.
Social competences (basics)
The student is ready for continuous training and improvement of professional, personal, and social competences.
The student has the basic knowledge necessary to understand the non-technical aspects and effects of engineering activities.
The student understands the necessity of cooperation to achieve success.

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