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Summary of the Profile of study programme
General Description:
Objective(s) of a study programme:
To prepare an high qualified marine electrotechnical engineer according to the International Maritime Organisation convention STCW regulations, who is able to:
understand and apply the general principles and laws of marine engineering, electronics, natural and environmental sciences in order to ensure the operation and maintenance of electrical, electronical, power, control and distribution equipment, propulsion and auxiliary mechanisms;
read, draw and analyze electrical diagrams independently by applying information technologies, to conduct investigation of service activities and analyze technical results of the activity as well as make effective engineering decisions striving to achieve economically profitable results;
manage ship electromechanical service, plan, lead and control its activity;
apply modern information communication technologies;
operate, maintain and troubleshoot ship electromechanical equipment safely taking into account the impact of different factors on the system reliability and accessibility, technical surveillance procedures, selecting appropriate working and measurement devices and tools, following the national, international acts, conventions of general and maritime law, meeting the standards of electricity quality, safe shipping and other requirements.
Learning outcomes:
1. To know general regularities of mathematics and natural sciences in order to understand marine engineering concepts and their content
2. To have fundamental and newest knowledge of marine engineering and other related fields of science, which are important for practical work, performing the operation of ship electrical and electronical control equipment, with due regard to the multidirectionality of marine transport science and possibilities to apply the knowledge of other fields of sciences for engineering decisions and technologies.
3. To be able to analyze, assess and interpret the processes of marine engineering, ship electrical and electronic control equipment operation.
4. To apply the obtained knowledge and understanding analyzing the marine engineering problems, modelling the processes of ship electrical and electronic control equipment operation, selecting appropriate methods of solving and modelling, experimental and industrial equipment.
5. To apply electronic simulators, while designing and analyzing data of marine engineering, ship electrical and electronic control operation processes according to the defined methodology, in accordance with the determined technical, economic and environmental requirements.
6. To find the required professional and technical information in databases and other sources of scientific and engineering information, to systematize and interpret it.
7. To perform the experiments necessary for the solutions of marine engineering and ship electrical equipment operation problems, to work with ship electrical and electronic control equipment by working in teams and projects with the specialists from other fields, to analyze and process the obtained experimental results, providing the conclusions from the said results analysis, solving the problems practically, taking into account the ethical, environmental, commercial, activity organization, employees’ work safety and health circumstances
8. At the level of engineering activity to operate, maintain and repair ship electrical, electronical equipment, ship control equipment, automation, power distribution systems and electrical systems of voltage exceeding 1000 V, the main and auxiliary mechanisms, essential for ship efficiency and safety by applying the principles of project management and in accordance with the rules and procedures of safe work on board, safe electric and power equipment operation.
9. To maintain, operate and repair ship Navigation bridge navigation equipment, electronic networks, communication systems, deck mechanisms and cargo handling control equipment, applying different troubleshooting and fault eliminating methodologies.
10. To execute, organize the activities of ship electromechanical service and ensure meeting the requirements of national and international general and maritime law legal acts and safety requirements, striving for the safety of human lives, ship reliability, nature protection, by applying the principles of the leadership, organization of activities and ensuring safety during the ship voyage, in cases of emergencies, equipment failures and their aftermat.
11. To be able to work individually or in a team in a multi-cultural environment communicating with marine engineering community and general public in correct Lithuanian and Maritime English languages.
12. To understand the effect of engineering decisions on the society and environment, comply with the standards of professional ethics and engineering activity, perceive the responsibility for the results of engineering activity and the importance of lifelong learning.
13. To have fundamental and the newest knowledge of marine engineering science study field as well as other related to the study fields while operating ship electrical and electronic control equipment with due regard to the multi-directionality of marine transport engineering sciences and the possibilities to apply the knowledge of other sciences for engineering decisions and technologies.
Activities of teaching and learning:
Theoretical lectures, analysis of scientific and practical literature, seminars, discussions, integrated teaching of subject matter and foreign language, the analysis of national and international legal acts, directives and provisions, regulating marine transport sector, content of electrical equipment rules;
Practicals and studies performed in training and laboratory rooms, using: the newest laboratory equipment of electrical drives prepared according to the power supply IT system of International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), engineering laboratory equipment, using experimental boards, electrotecnical and automation equipment, high voltage swichboard used on ships (12 kV);
Cognitive and training practicals are performed in the enterprises of electrical services and in the ones creating engineering decisions, shipbuilding and repair factories, ships, LMA workshop;
Modelling, inidivual and team projects, computer aided system of engineering graphics AutoCAD, demonstration of practical skills by imitating real conditions in electronic simulators of ship Engine Room (that comply with internationa, EU and national legal acts), research laboratory work, preparation of applied research publications, presentations in national and international conferences, problem solving based training, case studies, team work.
During studies, contact lectures are combined with consultations, individual and remote work.
Methods of assessment of learning achievements:
Formative, cumulative and summative methods of assessment are used: a survey in oral and written form, colloquium, testing, map of terms and concepts, course paper, project paper, case study, portfolio method, research paper, practical training report, analysis of problem, preparation and oral presentation of practical and individual papers, public presentation of practical works and their defence, preparation and public presentation of scientific applied research in national and international conferences, demonstration of practical skills in simulators and laboratories, public demonstration of professional foreign language skills during lectures, practicals, and examinations. Differentiated accountings and examinations are held orally and in writing.
Study achievements are assessed at excellent, typical and threshold levels, the marks of 10 point system assigning to the excellent (10 and 9), typical (8 and 7) and threshold (6 and 5) levels. The mark for a subject consists of cummulative assessment component parts, the percentage expression of which is determined in the description of a subject.
Studies are finished with the qualification examination, preparation of the final thesis, and its public defence.
Framework:
Study subjects (modules), practical training:
General subjects (17 cr.): Maritime English
Study field subjects/modules (133 cr.):
Fundamentals of engineering sciences: Applied mathematics, Mathematical foundations of engineering, Information technologies, Module of Mechanical engineering systems (Materials engineering, Thermodynamics, Hydraulics), Applied chemistry, Electrical engineering and electrical measurements, Engineering and computer graphics, Fundamentals of Power Electronics
Fundamentals of Marine Engineering: Ship's of Electronics and Automation, Ship's Auxiliary Engineering Systems, Ship‘s Electrical and Power Transmission Equipment, Marine Electrical Technologies, Ship‘s Navigation and Communication Equipment, Ship's Computer Networks, Ship‘s Power Plant Automation Systems, Renewable Energy Sources, Ship's High Voltage Power Systems and Equipment, Electronic simulator for marine electrical equipment, Marine Electrical Equipment Operation, Labour Civil Safety and Environmental Protection, Maritime Law, Module of Engineering Applied Research and Project Methodology (Professional Language Culture, Engineering Research Methodology, Marine Engineering Project Management);
To obtain a Certificate of Competence (13 cr.): Basic Safety Training: Personal Survival Techniques, Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, Elementary First Aid, Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities training programme (STCW, A-VI/1), Security Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties training programme (STCW A-VI/6-2), Advanced fire fighting training programme (STCW A-VI/3), First medical aid (STCW A-VI/4), Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats training programme (STCW A-VI/2-1), Ship engine room resource management (STCW A -III/1-3, A -III/6, A -VIII/2);
Practice (60 cr.):
Locksmithing and repair training;
Professional Practice of Maintenance and Repair of Marine Electrical Equipment; or
Seagoing Professional Practice/ Costal Sailing Professional Practice / Professional Practice on Board of War Ships/ / Professional Practice in the Maintenance of Electrical Equipment for Ships;
Final Seagoing Professional Practice/ Final Costal Sailing Professional Practice / Final Professional Practice on Board of War Ships/ / Final Professional Practice in the Maintenance of Electrical Equipment for Ships
Specialisations:
n/a
Optional courses:
General subjects/modules (2 cr.): Phylosophy; Ethics; Sociology; Political science;, European culture, Management psychology, Intercultural communication, Port and shipping management;
Study field subjects/modules (4 cr.): Seamanships Basics; Geography of transport systems;
Practice (48 cr.):
Professional Practice of Maintenance and Repair of Marine Electrical Equipment; or Seagoing Professional Practice/ Costal Sailing Professional Practice / Professional Practice on Board of War Ships/ / Professional Practice in the Maintenance of Electrical Equipment for Ships;
Final Seagoing Professional Practice/ Final Costal Sailing Professional Practice / Final Professional Practice on Board of War Ships/ / Final Professional Practice in the Maintenance of Electrical Equipment for Ships.
Distinctive features of a study program:
It is the only marine engineering higher education study programme in the Lithuania that meets the international convention STCW requirements, upon completion of which a professional bachelor's degree in marine engineering and ship's electrotechnical engineers qualification are awarded.
For a ship electrotechnical engineers, whose professional activity is related to the technological innovations, exceptional professional competences in fundamental sciences, high technologies, based on the results of scientific research and professional activity analysis, and the English language, are necessary;
Due to the constantly changing technological environment, it is necessary to constantly improve the acquired professional competence, to study independently;
The teachers of the study programme are highly qualified marine engineering and electrical engineering specialists, seafarers and researchers whose academic activities are directly related to the direction of the study program and the subjects taught;
An important part of the studies is the professional practice, carried out in shipyards and on board of various types of ships.
A large network of academic exchange partners: you can choose leading European maritime academies or universities for studies, and practice can be done on ships of national and international shipping companies ships sailing in various regions;
Faculties: Physical Training, Rowing;
Junior Officer Commanders course of the Lithuanian Naval Forces. Students who have successfully completed the courses of Junior staff officers of the Lithuanian Armed Forces Naval Forces acquire the rank of reserve officer and the qualification of combat unit commander.
Access to professional activity or further study:
Access to professional activity:
The graduates, who accumulate the required duration of seagoing training, are issued the Certificate of Competence of Electro-Technical Officer (for ships with an engine power of 750 kW and more) in the Lithuanian Maritime Safety Administration and are able to perform tasks and duties in the following functional areas: electromechanics, electronics and control equipment, technical maintenance and repair, operational management of the ship and care of people on board (STCW A-III/6).
Graduates, whos acquired the military rank of reserve lieutenant and the qualification of the commander of the combat unit, can continue their service in the Lithuanian Naval Forces.
Access to further study:
Graduates will be able to continue their studies in postgraduate programs and to pursue a Master's Degree in national and foreign higher education institutions according to stated rules and procedures.
