COURSES FOR
EXCHANGE STUDENTS
2016-2017
PXL-BUSINESS
Campus Elfde Linie – Hasselt•
Bachelor of Business Management•
Accountancy and Taxation•
Finance and Insurance•
Logistics Management•
Marketing•
Legal Practice•
Bachelor of Office Management•
Management Assistant•
Medical Management Assistant•
Business Translation and InterpretingPXL-EDUCATION
Campus Vildersstraat – Hasselt
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Bachelor of Preschool Education – Nursery Education•
Bachelor of Primary Education•
Bachelor of Secondary Education:•
General Subjects•
Physical EducationPXL-HEALTHCARE
Campus Guffenslaan – Hasselt•
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy•
Bachelor of Midwifery•
Bachelor of NursingPXL-IT
Campus Elfde Linie – Hasselt
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Bachelor of Applied Computer Sciences•
Application Development•
System and Network Management•
Software ManagementPXL-MAD
Campus Elfde Linie – Hasselt
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Bachelor and Master of Arts in Visual Arts•
Graphic Design•
Fine Arts•
Object and JewelleryPXL-MEDIA & TOURISM
Campus Vildersstraat – Hasselt•
Bachelor of Communication Management•
Commercial Communication•
Public Relations•
Bachelor of Journalism•
Bachelor of Tourism and Leisure ManagementPXL-MUSIC
Campus Bootstraat – Hasselt
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Bachelor of Pop and Rock Music•
Music Performance•
Music Management•
Music TechnologyPXL-SOCIAL WORK
Campus Vildersstraat – Hasselt•
Bachelor of Social Work•
Social Work•
Personnel ManagementPXL-TECH
Campus Diepenbeek – Diepenbeek
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Bachelor of Agro- and Biotechnology•
Biotechnology•
Green management•
Bachelor of Electronics-ICT•
Bachelor of Electromechanics•
Climate•
Maintenance Technology•
Bachelor of Construction www.pxl.be/international [email protected]PROFESSIONALS
& EXCELLENCE IN LIMBURG
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A young dynamic and vibrant organisation•
A centre of expertise for innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship•
A long and strong international tradition•
8200 students•
9 departments / faculties•
5 campus sites in Hasselt and Diepenbeek•
In the heart of Europe, the Euregion Meuse-Rhine•
Close to Brussels, the decision centre of EuropeCAMPUSES
The 9 departments of PXL are located in Hasselt
and Diepenbeek.
• Campus Vildersstraat, Hasselt - PXL-Media & Tourism - PXL-Education - PXL-Social Work
• Campus Elfde Linie, Hasselt - PXL-Business
- PXL-IT - PXL-MAD
• Campus Diepenbeek, Diepenbeek - PXL-Tech
• Campus Bootstraat, Hasselt - PXL-Music
• Campus Guffenslaan, Hasselt - PXL-Healthcare Eindhoven Sint-Truiden HASSELT DIEPENBEEK Maastricht E314 BRUSSEL - AK EN E313 AN TWERPEN CAMPUS QUARTIER CANAL CAMPUS ELFDE LINIE CAMPUS DIEPENBEEK CAMPUS GUFFENSLAAN Vildersstraat CAMPUS VILDERSSTR AAT
EXCELLENCE IN LIMBURG
Studying at PXL equals•
Practice-oriented study programmes: you acquire knowledge and develop skills that are crucial in your future job•
A competency based education system•
A strong focus on IT in education•
Student centred and interactive teaching methods, case studies, projects, ...•
Good and respectful contact between students and teaching staff•
International modules and courses taught in English•
Language courses and welcome activities for international students•
Excellent student services: housing service, free bicycle rent, sports facilities, job service for students, student catering service, …STUDENTS @ PXL
Ruben, an IT student from Spain:
After six months I can say that this is a good place to study! The international module offers the possibility to put into practice all the knowledge that I learned at my university in Spain. The subjects are very practical, and therefore interesting to study. It was also very clear that the teachers are responsible people who look after their students very well.
Gabriela, an art student from Romenia:
As from the first meeting on, at the introduction day, I felt welcome and prepared for my stay in Hasselt. The academic and administrative staff at PXL is professional and friendly.
The courses are very well elaborated. I learned many important things in a short time. I loved the interaction with other international and local students. I was never bored, meeting new people, travelling and discovering.
LANGUAGE COURSES@PXL
Several language courses can be added to the learning agreement of every international student.SURVIVAL DUTCH
Learn the basics of our Dutch language. In no time you will be able to take the bus, to find your way in Hasselt or order a pint in a pub. The course has a strong focus on
communication skills.
SUMMER SCHOOL ENGLISH
Students will work on a variety of language competences with the focus on speaking and writing skills within the context of everyday student life.
ENGLISH FOR EXCHANGE
Learn how to communicate in an international context by practicing the four communicative skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking.
COURSE UNIT PERIOD ECTS CREDITS
Survival Dutch Autumn semester 3
Summer School English 12 Sept. - 16 Sept. 3
English for eXchange Autumn Autumn semester 3
AND CREATIVITY FOR LIFE
WHAT?
The international summer school Innovation and Creativity for Life (IC4Life) is an intensive programme that aims to develop multi-professional and intercultural competences. Students are able to create idea’s, products, prototypes or assistive technology in order to improve the quality of life in living, learning, working and playing for individuals,
communities and the intercultural society.
FOR WHOM?
International students in the study field of occupational therapy, engineering, technology, IT, (multi)media & product design can apply for this summer school. Applicants should have obtained at least 120 ECTS in their study field, on bachelor level.
Erasmus students can add the summer school to their study period at PXL. There will be a participation fee for non-Erasmus students. Places are limited.
More information about the summer school and the application procedure: www.ic4life.weebly.com.
EXCHANGE COURSES
IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
FOR WHOM?
Exchange students in the study field of business management, on bachelor level.
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
All courses are taught in English. Individual coaching and study material is in English.
PROGRAMME
COURSE UNIT TRIM 1 SEPT - DEC ECTS CREDITS
European Studies 3
Understanding Global Cultures 3
Investments 5
International Law: Special Topics 3
Applied Marketing Research SME’s 3
Doing Business with New Markets 6
Digital Marketing 3
EXTRA COURSES
The course units in the above list can be combined with the following course units from the programme of communication management (PXL-Media & Tourism).
Campus Elfde Linie - Hasselt
COURSE UNIT AUTUMN SEPT - JAN ECTS CREDITS
Direct Marketing Communication 4
Marketing 4
Public Relations 5
LEARNING AGREEMENT
Students in business management can choose courses from the above lists. They cannot add courses from other study programmes. In addition language courses can be added to the learning agreement (see Language Courses@PXL).
EXCHANGE COURSES IN
PRESCHOOL AND PRIMARY
EDUCATION
FOR WHOM?
International exchange students in the study field of preschool and primary education, on bachelor level.
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
All classes are taught in Dutch, tutoring is in English.
PROGRAMME
PRESCHOOL EDUCATION
COURSE UNIT AUTUMN
SEPT-FEB ECTS CREDITS SPRING FEB-JUL ECTS CREDITS Artistic education 3 Creative education 2 5 Cultural concepts 1 3 Cultural concepts 2 3 Cultural education 5
Exploration of preschool education 4
Focus on human movement 5
Module of choice Spring – choice between 2 options:
Foreign languages in preschool education* 3
Schools with a different educational project 3
Mathematics 3
North-South Crossing Borders 3
Picture books in the picture 3
Science & technology 1 3
* Notion of the French language is required. Classes are taught in Dutch, English and French.
PRIMARY EDUCATION
COURSE UNIT AUTUMN
SEPT-FEB ECTS CREDITS
SPRING FEB-JUL ECTS CREDITS
Basic pedagogical skills 3
Creative education 1 5
French* 4
French for young children 1* 3
Mathematics 1 7
Mathematics 2.1 4
Mathematics 2.2 3
Media literacy 3
Module of choice Spring – choice between 3 options:
Cultural concepts 1 3
Non-confessional moral education 1 3
Perspectives on religion and meaning 1 3
Module of choice Autumn – choice between 4 options:
Cultural concepts 2 3
Non-confessional moral education 2 3
Artistic education: image and media 3
Multilinguism** 3
People and society 4
Physical education 3
Extra muros project
Two week stay extra muros, price: ca. € 265 3
Science and technology 4
* Classes are taught in French. Minimum level B1 is required.
** Notion of the French language is required. Classes are taught in Dutch, English and French.
PRACTICAL COMPONENT
Optionally, students can observe and assist mentors in the classroom.
LEARNING AGREEMENT
Students in preschool and primary education can choose courses from the above lists. A combination of courses from both programmes is only possible under special conditions. Students cannot choose courses from other study programmes.
Language courses can be added to the learning agreement (see Language Courses@PXL). The course unit codes and ECTS files including the content of the courses are available on www.pxl.be/international.
EXCHANGE COURSES IN
SECONDARY EDUCATION –
GENERAL SUBJECTS
FOR WHOM?
International exchange students in the study field of secondary education, on bachelor level.
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
PROGRAMME
COURSE UNIT AUTUMN
SEPT-FEB ECTS CREDITS
SPRING FEB-JUNE ECTS CREDITS
Commerce 2a virtual enterprise 3
Commerce 2b virtual enterprise 3
Intercultural Journey Autumn (price: ca. € 150) 3
Cross curricular competences Spring 4
Intercultural Journey Spring (price: ca. € 500) 3
Elective course ICT-coordinator 6
Generic methodology Autumn 6
Generic methodology Spring 6
ICT 1 – choice between 2 options
ICT 1 Full Year 3
ICT 1 Spring 3
Intercultural Awareness 4
North-South Crossing Borders 3
Pupil guidance 3
Specialisation – choice between 4 specialisations English – 3 levels
English 1a and/or English 1b 7 7
English 2a and/or English 2b 6 6
English 3 6
French – 3 levels
French 1a and/or French 1b 7 7
French 2a and/or French 2b 6 6
French 3 6
Computer science – 3 levels
Computer science 1a and/or computer science 1b 7 7
Computer science 2a and/or computer science 2b 6 6
Computer science 3 6
Geography
Geography 2a and/or Geography 2b 6 6
Observation practice French or English Autumn* 10
Observation practice French or English Spring* 10
*Only for students with a specialisation in English or French
LEARNING AGREEMENT
Students in secondary education can choose courses from the above list. They cannot choose courses from other study programmes. In addition language courses can be added to the learning agreement (see Language Courses@PXL).
EXCHANGE COURSES IN
SECONDARY EDUCATION -
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
FOR WHOM?
International exchange students in the study field of sports education, on bachelor level. We do not expect you to master all sports but a good basic level is mandatory.
* The sports week in Butgenbach is obligatory for all students. ** The student has to have basic skiing skills.
LEARNING AGREEMENT
Students in sports education can choose courses from the above list. They cannot choose courses from other study programmes. In addition language courses can be added to the learning agreement (see Language Courses@PXL).
The course unit codes and ECTS files including the content of the courses are available on
PROGRAMME
COURSE UNIT AUTUMN
SEPT-FEB ECTS CREDITS
SPRING FEB-JUNE ECTS CREDITS
Cross curricular competences Sport Spring 4
Generic methodology Autumn 6
Generic methodology Spring 6
Internship: indoor and outdoor sports in Butgenbach*
(price: ca. € 160) 3
Internship: outdoor sports in Spain
(price: ca. € 580) 3
Internship: physical education and recreational
sports 8
Internship: ski/snowboard in Austria**
(price: ca. € 550) 3
North-South Crossing Borders 3
Physical Education 2a practice: gymnastics, dance
and swimming 3
Physical education 2a theory: physiology 3
Physical education 2b practice: football, basketball
and handball 3
Physical education 2b theory: health education and
biomechanics 3
Physical education 3: volleyball, athletics, condition
training and fighting sports 4
Pupil Guidance 3
Recreational sports 2a: ski/snowboard, training education part 1 , mental training,
nutrition training and climbing 5
Recreational sports 2b: tennis, dancing activities,
recreation sports and training education part 2 5
Recreational sports 3: toddler swimming education, actual fitness, urban sports, traumatology, event
EXCHANGE COURSES IN
HEALTHCARE
FOR WHOM?
International exchange students in the study field of nursing, occupational therapy or midwifery, on bachelor level. All students should have achieved at least 120 ECTS in their field of study.
International students wishing to enroll in the clinical placement must be fluent in at least one of the mentioned languages below. Students who do not have sufficient language skills, can be refused access to this course or will be obliged to follow a part-time language course (15 hours per week).
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
The classes of the course units in this list are taught in Dutch. Tutoring and supervision is in English. English course material is available as well. A sufficient level of language skills (Dutch or English or French) is required for placements and internships.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
COURSE UNIT AUTUMN SEPT-JAN ECTS CREDITS SPRING FEB-JUNE ECTS CREDITS Integration OT Competences: Outplacement 1 12
Elective Courses on Healthcare issues* 5
Project Work: Outplacement** 20 20
Project Work: Outplacement 12
Module Enabling Occupation 3
Integration OT Competences:
Outplacement 2 12
Bachelor Project 10
Elective Courses on Healthcare issues* 5
* Choice between several options. For details about the elective courses you can contact the departmental coordinator PXL-Healthcare
** You can register for the **Marked course in semester 1 and/or semester 2
NURSING
COURSE UNIT NO SEMESTERS
ECTS CREDITS
Module 3.4a Basic Internship in General Nursing Wards 5
Module 3.4b Basic Internship in Specialized Nursing Wards 5
Module 3.2 Nursing internship part 1 international 10
Module 3.5 Nursing internship part 2 international 8
Module 3.8 Professional Engagement 3
LEARNING AGREEMENT
Courses from different study programmes cannot be combined. Language courses can be added to the learning agreement (see Language Courses@PXL).
The course unit codes and ECTS files including the content of the courses are available on
MIDWIFERY
COURSE UNIT NO SEMESTERS
ECTS CREDITS
Work Placement 1: Delivery Room 15
Work Placement 2: High-Risk 9
EXCHANGE COURSES IN IT
FOR WHOM?
International exchange students in the study field of IT, on bachelor level.
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Classes are in Dutch. Course material, tutoring and individual projects are in English.
PROGRAMME
COURSE UNIT SPRING
FEB - JUNE ECTS CREDITS
Web Essentials 6
Cisco Academy: CCNA 1 3
Cisco Academy: CCNA 2* 3
Cisco Academy: CCNA 3 3
Cisco Academy: CCNA 4* 3
Programming Advanced 9
Web Advanced 6
Statistics for IT 3
Elective Course Project – choice between 2 options:
Project Application Development** 3
Project Systems & Networks*** 3
* These course units have to be studied independently through English course material, with the possibility of tutoring in English. There are no classes. ** This course unit can only be followed in combination with the course unit
“Programming Advanced”.
*** This course unit can only be followed in combination with at least the first 3 Cisco curriculum courses.
LEARNING AGREEMENT
Students in IT can choose courses from the above list. They cannot add courses from other study programmes. In addition language courses can be added to the learning agreement (see Language Courses@PXL).
The course unit codes and ECTS files including the content of the courses are available on
Campus Elfde Linie - Hasselt
EXCHANGE COURSES
IN VISUAL ARTS
FOR WHOM?
PXL-MAD offers a fixed compilation of bachelor courses for exchange students in visual arts: graphic design, object and jewellery, fine arts. Students must have completed two years (120 ECTS credits) of art studies at a bachelor level before arrival.
www.pxl-mad.be
Campus Elfde Linie - Hasselt
COURSE UNIT AUTUMN SEPT-JAN ECTS CREDITS SPRING FEB-JUNE ECTS CREDITS Autumn semester
Studio 1* - choice between 9 disciplines 16 Studio Graphic Design 1
Studio Illustrative Design 1 Studio Interactive Design 1 Studio Advertising Design 1 Studio Ceramics 1 Studio Painting 1 Studio Printmaking 1
Studio Sculpture & Installation 1 Studio Object and Jewellery 1
Group Exhibition Project 1 6
Drawing 1 5
Image Analysis 1 3
Spring semester
Studio 2* - choice between 9 disciplines 18 Studio Graphic Design 2
Studio Illustrative Design 2 Studio Interactive Design 2 Studio Advertising Design 2 Studio Ceramics 2 Studio Painting 2 Studio Printmaking 2
Studio Sculpture & Installation 2 Studio Object and Jewellery 2
Group Exhibition Project 2 6
Drawing 2 6
*The student can only choose one studio
PREREQUISITES
An extended electronic artistic and personal portfolio presenting professionally a minimum of 20 arts works must be submitted. The approval of the application is based on this portfolio.
LEARNING AGREEMENT
Students in visual arts can choose courses from the above list. They cannot add courses from other study programmes.In addition language courses can be added to the learning agreement (see Language Courses@PXL).
EXCHANGE COURSES IN
MEDIA & TOURISM
FOR WHOM?
International exchange students in the study field of communication management, journalism or tourism and leisure management, on bachelor level.
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
All classes are taught in English.
PROGRAMME
Campus Vildersstraat - Hasselt
COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT
COURSE UNIT AUTUMN
SEPT-JAN ECTS CREDITS SPRING FEB-JUNE ECTS CREDITS Digital Photography 4
Direct Marketing Communication 4
International Communication & Project 3
Marketing 4
Professional Communication 1 3
Public Relations 5
Spanish – level A1 3
Spanish – level B1 4
Communication Internationale & Projet* 3
Communication Professionnelle 1* 3
Advertising – Media Planning 4
Market Analysis 6
Marketing PR, Promotions,
In Store Communication & Packaging 5
Online Communication and Information 4
International Communication Project 8
COURSE UNIT AUTUMN SEPT-JAN ECTS CREDITS
English for Journalism 6
International Publishing 6
European Integration – Belgium in Europe 4
Radio Journalism 4
Television Journalism 4
International Media Landscape 3
Media Development 3
Fact Checking 3
TOURISM AND LEISURE MANAGEMENT
COURSE UNIT AUTUMN
SEPT-JAN ECTS CREDITS Destination Management 4 Tourism Practicals 6 Tourism Geography 4 Tourism Marketing 4 EXTRA COURSES
Students in communication management can add the following courses from the programme of business management (PXL-Business) to their learning agreement.
COURSE UNIT AUTUMN
SEPT-DEC ECTS CREDITS
European Studies 3
Understanding Global Cultures 3
Applied Marketing Research SME’s 3
Doing Business with New Markets 6
LEARNING AGREEMENT
Students in communication management, journalism and tourism and leisure
management can choose courses from the above lists. A combination of courses from the different programmes is possible. Only students in communication management can add the extra courses from the programme of business management. In addition language courses can be added to the learning agreement (see Language Courses@PXL).
Campus Bootstraat - Hasselt
EXCHANGE COURSES IN MUSIC
FOR WHOM?
International exchange students in the study field of pop & rock music, on bachelor level. Students should have completed two years (120 ECTS) of music studies at a bachelor level before arrival.
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
The courses are taught in Dutch, however due to the high level of interaction and the possibility of tutoring in English, this should not pose a problem.
PROGRAMME
MUSIC PERFORMANCE
COURSE UNIT AUTUMN SEPT-JAN ECTS CREDITS SPRING FEB-JUNE ECTS CREDITS Instrument* 7 8
Stage and Studio Performance 7 8
Soundlab 3 3
Masterclasses 3
Music Production Analysis 3
Web technology 3
Rhythm Section Lab 3
Improvisation Lab 3
Interdisciplinary Project 3
*Applicants have to choose between guitar, bass, drums, keys, vocals or electronic music.
MUSIC MANAGEMENT
COURSE UNIT AUTUMN
SEPT - JAN ECTS CREDITS
Strategy in Music Management 6
Event Management 3
Project management 9
Masterclasses 3
Music Production Analysis 3
PREREQUISITES
In addition to the application form and learning agreement, an extended electronic artistic and personal portfolio must be submitted. The approval of the application is based on this portfolio.
LEARNING AGREEMENT
Students in music can choose courses from the above list. They cannot add courses from other study programmes. In addition language courses can be added to the learning agreement (see Language Courses@PXL).
The course unit codes and ECTS files including the content of the courses are available on www.pxl.be/international.
COURSE UNIT AUTUMN SEPT - JAN ECTS CREDITS
Masterclasses 3
Music Production Analysis 5
Web technology 3
Interdisciplinary Project 3
STUDIO*
Studio 12
Studio: Projects 7
Studio: Production and Producing 3
LIVE*
PA 12
PA: Projects 7
Production Engineering in PA 3
EXCHANGE COURSES IN SOCIAL
WORK
FOR WHOM?
International exchange students in the study field of social work, on bachelor level.
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Classes are taught in Dutch. The international students work on individual projects, tutoring is offered in English. Students may participate in the Dutch taught classes.
PROGRAMME
INTERNATIONAL COURSES IN SOCIAL WORK, PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
COURSE UNIT AUTUMN SEPT-JAN ECTS CREDITS
Integrated social work 6: the professional human resources worker 9
Human resources management 5
Work methods: human resources in practice 6
Legal science for the human resources worker 5
Applied research 5
LEARNING AGREEMENT
Students in social work can choose courses from the above list. They cannot add courses from other study programmes. In addition language courses can be added to the learning agreement (see Language Courses@PXL).
The course unit codes and ECTS files including the content of the courses are available on
EXCHANGE COURSES IN
BIOTECHNOLOGY AND GREEN
MANAGEMENT
FOR WHOM?
International exchange students in the study field of biotechnology or green
management, on bachelor level. All students should have achieved at least 120 ECTS in their field of study.
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
All courses are taught in Dutch, but tutoring is offered in English. Due to the high level of interaction and tutoring in English this should not pose a problem.
GREEN MANAGEMENT
NATURE- AND FOREST CONSERVATION - PUBLIC SPACE AND TREE NURSERY - GARDEN LANDSCAPING COURSE UNIT AUTUMN
SEPT-JAN ECTS CREDITS
SPRING FEB-JUNE ECTS CREDITS
Bachelor project in greenery management* 15 15
Organisation and society* 3 3
Work placement in a company/institute
within greenery management* 11 11
Small business project 3
Field trip abroad 3
Campus Diepenbeek
PREREQUISITES
For students applying for a bachelor project or a work placement approval and allocation is based on a CV with relevant experience and a transcript of records.
LEARNING AGREEMENT
Students in biotechnology and green management can choose courses from the above list. They cannot add courses from other study programmes. In addition language courses can be added to the learning agreement (see Language Courses@PXL).
The course unit codes and ECTS files including the content of the courses are available on *You can register for the *marked courses in either semester 1 or semester 2.
BIOTECHNOLOGY
COURSE UNIT AUTUMN SEPT-JAN ECTS CREDITS SPRING FEB-JUNE ECTS CREDITS Food technology
Work placement in a food technology company* 11 11
Bachelor project in food technology* 15 15
Technical project: food technology 5
Organisation and society* 3 3
Practical applications in food technology 6
Project: specialisation 4
Environmental Technology
Work placement in an environmental
technology company 11
Bachelor project in environmental technology* 15 15 Technical project: environmental technology 5
Environmental technology: case studies 8
Organisation and society* 3 3
Project: specialisation 4
Molecular Biology
Bachelor project in molecular biology* 26 26
Technical project: molecular biology 5
Organisation and society* 3 3
Project: specialisation 4
EXCHANGE COURSES IN
CONSTRUCTION
FOR WHOM?
Exchange students in the study field of construction, on bachelor level. All students should have achieved at least 120 ECTS in the study field of construction or other technical study fields
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
All courses are taught in Dutch, but tutoring is offered in English.
BUILDING/INFRASTRUCTURE
COURSE UNIT AUTUMN SEPT-JAN ECTS CREDITS
SPRING FEB-JUNE ECTS CREDITS
CAD Modeling of a Footbridge in 3D 4 CAD Modeling of an Industrial
Building in 3D 4
Bachelor Project* 25 25
Small Business Project** 3 3
Buildings: Project 8
Communication & Research 3
LifeLong Learning 3
* You can register for the *marked course in either semester 1 or semester 2. **You can register for the **marked course in semester 1 and/or semester 2.
PREREQUISITES
For students applying for the Bachelor Project approval and allocation is based on a CV with relevant experience and a transcript of records.
LEARNING AGREEMENT
Students in construction can choose courses from the above list. They cannot add courses from other study programmes. In addition language courses can be added to the learning agreement (see Language Courses@PXL).
Campus Diepenbeek
EXCHANGE COURSES IN
ELECTROMECHANICS
FOR WHOM?
Exchange students in the study field of electromechanics, on bachelor level. All students should have achieved at least 120 ECTS in the study field of electromechanics.
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
The course unit Bachelor Project corresponds to a thesis, any guidance can be given in English.The other courses are taught in Dutch, but course information and audio material will be provided in English. Tutoring will also be offered in English.
COURSE UNIT AUTUMN SEPT-JAN ECTS CREDITS SPRING FEB-JUNE ECTS CREDITS Technical drawing 6
Technical languages: German and French 3
Technical project 2 3
CAD and reverse engineering 8
Robotics 5
International bachelor project* 20 20
Small business project** 3 3
Technical project 1 4
Automation 3
Applied technical languages: German and French 3
CAD 4
Global engagement* 3 3
PREREQUISITES
For students applying for the Bachelor Project approval and allocation is based on a CV with relevant experience and a transcript of records.
LEARNING AGREEMENT
Students in electromechanics can choose courses from the above list. They cannot add courses from other study programmes. In addition language courses can be added to the learning agreement (see Language Courses@PXL).
The course unit codes and ECTS files including the content of the courses are available on www.pxl.be/international.
* You can register for the *marked courses in either semester 1 or semester 2. ** You can register for the **marked course in semester 1 and/or semester 2.
Campus Diepenbeek
EXCHANGE COURSES IN
ELECTRONICS-ICT
FOR WHOM?
Exchange students in the study field of electronics and computer science, on bachelor level. All students should have achieved at least 120 ECTS in the study field of electronics and computer science.
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
All courses are taught in Dutch, but tutoring and course material is offered in English.
PREREQUISITES
For students applying for the Electronics Engineering Project approval and allocation is based on a CV with relevant experience and a transcript of records.
LEARNING AGREEMENT
Students in electronics and computer science can choose courses from the above list. They cannot add courses from other study programmes. In addition language courses can be added to the learning agreement (see Language Courses@PXL).
The course unit codes and ECTS files including the content of the courses are available on www.pxl.be/international.
*You can register for the *marked courses in either semester 1 or semester 2, not both.
PROGRAMME
COURSE UNIT AUTUMN SEPT-JAN ECTS CREDITS
SPRING FEB-JUNE ECTS CREDITS
Mechatronics with LabVIEW 3
Embedded FPGA 3
Small Business Project 3
Building Automation 3
HOUSING SERVICE
Our housing service assists you in finding a room at a reasonable price on the private market. Note that PXL University College doesn’t have own student residences.
LAPTOP SERVICE
The PXL Laptop Service assists students with configuring their laptops, e-mail settings and technical problems.
STUDENT CATERING
PXL offers student catering on our campuses.
FREE BIKE RENTAL
Since distances are small, cycling is the ideal way of travelling around Hasselt and Diepenbeek. We offer free bike rental for all students.
CHEAP BUSES
With a campus pass (20 €), students can travel by bus in Hasselt and between Hasselt and the Campus in Diepenbeek. The campus pass is valid for one year.
CONTACT
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Students from higher education institutions that have an inter-institutional agreement with PXL can apply for a student exchange period. The application documents consist of: • Application form
• Learning agreement
• Certificate of English proficiency, signed by the home university (level B1 is required) • An extended electronic artistic and personal portfolio for students applying for
PXL-Music and PXL-MAD
• A CV and a transcript of records for students applying for a project or a work placement at PXL-Tech
The application procedure is online. All the forms must be filled in and uploaded in Mobility Online. See www.pxl.be/international.
LEARNING AGREEMENT
The learning agreement can only contain course units from one study programme. Students cannot combine courses from different study programmes, unless specified otherwise. In addition language courses can be added to the learning agreement (see Language Courses@PXL). The course unit codes and ECTS files including the content of the courses are available on www.pxl.be/international.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
All the forms have to be filled in, approved and signed by the home institution and uploaded by:
• 01/06/2016 for students applying for the Autumn semester or 1st trimester
• 15/11/2016 for students applying for the Spring semester
KNOWLEDGE OF ENGLISH
We expect students to have level B1 in English, according to the European Framework of Reference. Except for native speakers, this should be certified with a certificate of your university or a recognised language testing centre or the results of the OLS test (Erasmus+).
STUDY LOAD AND ECTS CREDITS
• A full time programme consists of 20 ECTS for one trimester, 30 ECTS for one semester and 60 ECTS credits for a whole academic year.
• 1 ECTS credit corresponds to 25 to 30 working hours, all included (attending classes, working an studying at home, passing exams, ...).
• Summer school IC4Life: 05/09/2016 - 15/09/2016 • Summer school English:
12/09/2016 - 16/09/2016 SEMESTERS: • Autumn semester: 19/09/2016 - 05/02/2017 • Spring semester: 06/02/2017 - 02/07/2017 TRIMESTERS: • 1st trimester: 19/09/2016 - 11/12/2016 • 2nd trimester: 12/12/2016 - 19/03/2017 • 3rd trimester: 20/03/2017 - 02/07/2017 • Autumn Holidays: 31/10/2016 - 06/11/2016 • Christmas Holidays: 26/12/2016 - 08/01/2017 • Carnival Holidays: 27/02/2017 - 05/03/2017 • Easter Holidays: 03/04/2017 - 16/04/2017 • Summer Holidays: 03/07/2017 - 20/08/2017
ADVANCED HEALTH CARE
Together with Zuyd University of Applied Sciences, PXL offers an international honours programme Advanced Health Care. This challenging programme incorporates the latest insights in the development and provision of excellent health care.
This one year programme is open to professionals from around the world who have a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in health care. Outstanding students who are about to complete their bachelor’s degree are also encouraged to apply. Exchange students cannot register for this international honours programme.
More information about the programme and the application procedure: www.international.zuyd.nl/studying/study-programmes/short-programmes.
MASTER IN VISUAL ARTS
PXL-MAD offers an English one year master degree programme in Visual Arts for the studios:
• Object & Jewellery • Art Sense(s) Lab (Fine Arts)
• Reading Type & Typography (Graphic Design)
International students with an academic Bachelor (180 ECTS) in Visual (Fine) Arts can register for the master degree programme. Exchange students cannot register for this master programme.
CONTACT
International Relations Office
PXL University College – Hogeschool PXL Elfde-Liniestraat 23A – Building D B-3500 Hasselt
Belgium
www.pxl.be/international [email protected]
