Table 2

Table 2. The new educational structure of the branch of Metallurgical Engineering

Table 3. The educational schedule of the branch of Metallurgical Engineering

The Basic course (BA) is delivered in a gradually decreasing amounts, in total 182 hours (61 %)

The Specialty course (SP) is delivered from the 5^th semester to the 9^th semester, one day per week, in total 30 hours (10 %).

The Sub-branch (SB) is delivered from the 7^th semester to the 9^th semester, two days per week, in total 36 hours (12 %)

Alternative subjects (AL) are delivered from the 5^th to the 9^th semester.

Diploma-work (DI) is prepared one day per week in the 9^th semester, and during the whole 10^th semester.