Heiko Thoemen - Society of Wood Science and Technology

SWST, 53rd International Convention Geneva, Switzerland
October 11 - 15, 2010
European Master Programs in
Wood Science and Technology
Heiko Thoemen
Marc-André Gonin
Bern University of Applied Sciences
Architecture, Wood and Civil Engineering
Architektur, Holz und Bau
Content
• General trends: 11 years after Bologna
• Master programs in wood science and
technology
• MHT: A Swiss-German co-operation
• Summary and conclusions
SWST Convention
Geneva
Oct. 11 - 15, 2010
European Master
Programs in
Wood Science
and Technology
Heiko Thoemen
Marc-André Gonin
Architektur, Holz und Bau
The Bologna process
• Standardization of higher education
• Improved flexibility of individual qualification
• Deficiencies within the concept and problems
during implementation
• Development is irreversible
SWST Convention
Geneva
Oct. 11 - 15, 2010
European Master
Programs in
Wood Science
and Technology
Content
1. General trends
2. Master
programs
3. MHT
4. Conclusions
Heiko Thoemen
Marc-André Gonin
SWST Convention
Architektur, Holz und Bau
Students enrolled in Swiss
universities *)
*) Incl. Univ. of Appl. Sci. (FH) and
teacher training colleges (PH)
Students x 1000
Students
x 1000
250
today
Geneva
Oct. 11 - 15, 2010
European Master
Programs in
Wood Science
and Technology
200
Content
150
others
Professional Training
Ph.D.
Master
Bachelor
Diplom
100
50
1. General trends
2. Master
programs
3. MHT
4. Conclusions
0
Prognosis
Prognosis
Source of data: Federal Statistical Office, 2010
Heiko Thoemen
Marc-André Gonin
SWST Convention
Architektur, Holz und Bau
Consequences of new system
Geneva
Oct. 11 - 15, 2010
... in the D-A-CH countries *)
Before Bologna
Univ. of Applied Classical
Sciences (FH) University
„Diplom (FH)“
After Bologna
„Diplom“
Univ. of Applied Classical
Sciences (FH) University
Content
5th year
1-2
years
4th year
„Vordiplom“
3rd year
European Master
Programs in
Wood Science
and Technology
„Vordiplom“
2nd year
3-4
years
1. General trends
2. Master
programs
3. MHT
4. Conclusions
1st year
Higher Education
Entrance Qualification
Higher Education
Entrance Qualification
Heiko Thoemen
Marc-André Gonin
*) D = Germany, A = Austria, CH = Switzerland
Source: DAAD (modified)
SWST Convention
Architektur, Holz und Bau
Differences to Anglo-American
system
• Typical duration of bachelor + master
− North America: 6 years
− UK: 4 years
− Central Europe: 5 years (300 credit points)
Anglo-American system
undergraduate
Bachelor
European Master
Programs in
Wood Science
and Technology
Content
1. General trends
2. Master
programs
3. MHT
4. Conclusions
• Consecutive programs *)
•
Geneva
Oct. 11 - 15, 2010
graduate
Master
PhD
traditional link
European system *)
Heiko Thoemen
Marc-André Gonin
*) not relevant to all countries
Architektur, Holz und Bau
Content
• General trends: 11 years after Bologna
• Master programs in wood science and
technology *)
• MHT: A Swiss-German co-operation
• Summary and conclusions
SWST Convention
Geneva
Oct. 11 - 15, 2010
European Master
Programs in
Wood Science
and Technology
*) Name of the programs may vary
Heiko Thoemen
Marc-André Gonin
SWST Convention
Architektur, Holz und Bau
European Master Programs in
Wood Technology *)
Geneva
Oct. 11 - 15, 2010
European Master
Programs in
Wood Science
and Technology
*) Without civil engineering,
teacher training courses,
and paper making programs.
Other names of the programs
are possible.
Content
1. General trends
2. Master
programs
3. MHT
4. Conclusions
No guaranty for
completeness
Turkey:
8 master programs
Heiko Thoemen
Marc-André Gonin
Architektur, Holz und Bau
Need for master programs
• Situation of European wood sector *):
− 5 % of the global forest area, but 25-30% of world
production of forest-based products
− Strong supplier industries (machinery, chemicals,
instrumentation)
− European forest-based industries: 8 % of the total
value added in the manufacturing industry
− 3 – 4 mill. jobs in industry
SWST Convention
Geneva
Oct. 11 - 15, 2010
European Master
Programs in
Wood Science
and Technology
Content
1. General trends
2. Master
programs
3. MHT
4. Conclusions
Considerable demand on skilled employees
*) According to CEI-Bois (2005): Vision 2030
Heiko Thoemen
Marc-André Gonin
SWST Convention
Architektur, Holz und Bau
Need for master programs (cont.)
• Situation in the D-A-CH countries *)
General
Geneva
Oct. 11 - 15, 2010
European Master
Programs in
Wood Science
and Technology
Wood Technology
Content
Univ. of Applied Classical
Sciences (FH) University
1-2
years
3-4
years
Higher Education
Entrance Qualification
Univ. of Applied Classical
Sciences (FH) University
1-2
years
1. General trends
2. Master
programs
3. MHT
4. Conclusions
3-4
years
Higher Education
Entrance Qualification
*) D = Germany, A = Austria, CH = Switzerland
Heiko Thoemen
Marc-André Gonin
Architektur, Holz und Bau
Need for master programs (cont.)
• Increasing demand on postgraduate programs
for students from overseas
Programs in English are needed
SWST Convention
Geneva
Oct. 11 - 15, 2010
European Master
Programs in
Wood Science
and Technology
Content
1. General trends
2. Master
programs
3. MHT
4. Conclusions
Heiko Thoemen
Marc-André Gonin
Architektur, Holz und Bau
Content
• General trends: 11 years after Bologna
• Master programs in wood science and
technology
• MHT: A Swiss-German co-operation
• Summary and conclusions
SWST Convention
Geneva
Oct. 11 - 15, 2010
European Master
Programs in
Wood Science
and Technology
Heiko Thoemen
Marc-André Gonin
Architektur, Holz und Bau
Master of Engineering
in Wood Technology (MHT)
SWST Convention
Geneva
Oct. 11 - 15, 2010
European Master
Programs in
Wood Science
and Technology
Heiko Thoemen
Marc-André Gonin
Architektur, Holz und Bau
Features of the MHT
•
•
•
•
International, involving two universities
Research and project oriented
Full time or part time
Employment as research assistant
is possible
SWST Convention
Geneva
Oct. 11 - 15, 2010
European Master
Programs in
Wood Science
and Technology
Content
1. General trends
2. Master
programs
3. MHT
4. Conclusions
Heiko Thoemen
Marc-André Gonin
SWST Convention
Architektur, Holz und Bau
Geneva
Oct. 11 - 15, 2010
Structure of the MHT
European Master
Programs in
Wood Science
and Technology
Master of Engineering
Wood Technology
3. Semester
Project work + master thesis
2. Semester
Specialization
1. Semester
(Rosenheim)
Mathematics and
natural sciences
Research
& development
Foreign
language
Elective
modul
Management
Heiko Thoemen
Marc-André Gonin
Master Research Units (MRUs)
Architektur, Holz und Bau
MRU
Produktion und
Logistik
MRU
Fenster, Fassade,
Wintergärten,
Türen und Tore
SWST Convention
Geneva
Oct. 11 - 15, 2010
European Master
Programs in
Wood Science
and Technology
MRU
Bauphysik und
Gebäudetechnik
MRU
Holz- und
Verbundbau
Master of Engineering
BFH / HRO
MRU
Werkstoffe und
Holztechnologie
MRU
Möbelkonstruktion und
Möbelprüfung
MRU
Management
MRU
Trockenbau,
Leichtbau und
Innenausbau
Heiko Thoemen
Marc-André Gonin
Master Research Units (MRUs)
Architektur, Holz und Bau
SWST Convention
Geneva
Oct. 11 - 15, 2010
MRU
Production and
Logistics
MRU
Fenster, Fassade,
Wintergärten,
Türen und Tore
European Master
Programs in
Wood Science
and Technology
MRU
Bauphysik und
Gebäudetechnik
MRU
Holz- und
Verbundbau
Master of Engineering
BFH / HRO
MRU
Werkstoffe und
Holztechnologie
MRU
Möbelkonstruktion und
Möbelprüfung
MRU
Management
MRU
Trockenbau,
Leichtbau und
Innenausbau
Heiko Thoemen
Marc-André Gonin
Master Research Units (MRUs)
Architektur, Holz und Bau
SWST Convention
Geneva
Oct. 11 - 15, 2010
MRU
Produktion und
Logistik
MRU
Fenster, Fassade,
Wintergärten,
Türen und Tore
European Master
Programs in
Wood Science
and Technology
MRU
Bauphysik und
Gebäudetechnik
MRU
Timber and
Composite Structures
Master of Engineering
BFH / HRO
MRU
Werkstoffe und
Holztechnologie
MRU
Möbelkonstruktion und
Möbelprüfung
MRU
Management
MRU
Trockenbau,
Leichtbau und
Innenausbau
Heiko Thoemen
Marc-André Gonin
Master Research Units (MRUs)
Architektur, Holz und Bau
SWST Convention
Geneva
Oct. 11 - 15, 2010
MRU
Produktion und
Logistik
MRU
Fenster, Fassade,
Wintergärten,
Türen und Tore
European Master
Programs in
Wood Science
and Technology
MRU
Bauphysik und
Gebäudetechnik
MRU
Holz- und
Verbundbau
Master of Engineering
BFH / HRO
MRU
Materials and
Wood Technology
MRU
Möbelkonstruktion und
Möbelprüfung
MRU
Management
MRU
Trockenbau,
Leichtbau und
Innenausbau
Heiko Thoemen
Marc-André Gonin
Master Research Units (MRUs)
Architektur, Holz und Bau
SWST Convention
Geneva
Oct. 11 - 15, 2010
MRU
Produktion und
Logistik
European Master
Programs in
Wood Science
and Technology
MRU
Fenster, Fassade,
Wintergärten,
Türen und Tore
MRU
Bauphysik und
Gebäudetechnik
MRU
Holz- und
Verbundbau
Master of Engineering
BFH / HRO
MRU
Werkstoffe und
Holztechnologie
MRU
Möbelkonstruktion und
Möbelprüfung
Abbildung: Ducta
MRU
Management
MRU
Trockenbau,
Leichtbau und
Innenausbau
Heiko Thoemen
Marc-André Gonin
Architektur, Holz und Bau
Research and development
at BFH-AHB
R & D Services:
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•
•
•
SWST Convention
Geneva
Oct. 11 - 15, 2010
European Master
Programs in
Wood Science
and Technology
Applied research and development
Contract services
Accredited testing
Knowledge and technology transfer
About 100 full-time equivalent emplyees
Heiko Thoemen
Marc-André Gonin
Architektur, Holz und Bau
Content
• General trends: 11 years after Bologna
• Master programs in wood science and
technology
• MHT: A Swiss-German co-operation
• Summary and conclusions
SWST Convention
Geneva
Oct. 11 - 15, 2010
European Master
Programs in
Wood Science
and Technology
Heiko Thoemen
Marc-André Gonin
Architektur, Holz und Bau
Summary and conclusions
• Bologna Process: Most profound restructuring
of the European system of tertiary education
within the last 200 years
• Improved flexibility of individual qualification
• Need for graduate programs in wood science
and technology
• Great diversity of programs
SWST Convention
Geneva
Oct. 11 - 15, 2010
European Master
Programs in
Wood Science
and Technology
Heiko Thoemen
Marc-André Gonin
Architektur, Holz und Bau
SWST Convention
Geneva
Oct. 11 - 15, 2010
European Master
Programs in
Wood Science
and Technology
Thank you
Heiko Thoemen
Marc-André Gonin