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General Description: Objective(s) of a study programme: To educate the integrated competencies in natural resource technologies and chemical sciences necessary for the research, design and development of biomedical materials and their sustainable production technologies, with a critical approach to their applicability and impact towards the society and the environment. Learning outcomes: The learning outcomes are grouped into the following categories: knowledge and its application, research skills, specific skills, social skills and personal skills. Knowledge and its Application: A1 Is able to combine the knowledge of various fields of chemistry, including inorganic, organic, physical, colloidal and analytical chemistry, in describing biomedical materials, their purpose, types, properties, methods of analysis of structure and properties (C01); A2 Is able to select non-renewable and renewable natural resources suitable for the production of biomedical materials by evaluating their properties, extraction methods and potential applications in various sectors of
the modern chemical industry (F01); A3 Is able to link systematically the basic knowledge of mathematics, statistics, physics, information technology and engineering, analyzing and describing the research and manufacturing processes of biomedical materials (F01, C01); A4 Is able to describe the processes of biological systems, the structure, properties and function of biomolecules required for the development of biomedical materials and their production technologies (F01, C01); A5 Is able to explain the peculiarities of traditional and advanced biomedical materials production methods applying chemical synthesis and processing the renewable and non-renewable natural resources, describing their potential impact on humans and the environment (F01, C01); A6 Is able to select appropriate methods to ensure the quality and safety of biomedical materials, and techniques for modelling and digitizing their production technologies (C01, F01). Research Skills: B1 Using databases and other sources of information is able to find and analyze the necessary professional and scientific literature on the biomedical materials’ properties, production technologies and application areas (F01, C01); B2 Is able to select appropriate methods for the research and development of biomedical materials (F01, C01); B3 Is able to formulate a research aim and according to plan perform experiments independently, process, summarize and interpret the obtained results and formulate reasonable conclusions (F01, C01). Specific Skills: C1 Applying the knowledge of chemistry, natural resource technologies, process engineering, design, modelling and digitalization, is able to analyze and evaluate the technological processes of synthesis and production of biomedical materials using natural resources (F01, C01); C2 Is able to choose and apply the appropriate methodologies for the synthesis and characterization of biomedical materials, as well as methods for design, modelling and digitalization of production technologies (F01, C01); C3 Is able to select and apply appropriate laboratory and technological equipment and tools for the research and production of biomedical materials (F01, C01); C4 Implementing biomedical materials production projects that meet technical, occupational safety, environmental, economic and ethical requirements, is able to identify and solve technological issues of the synthesis and characterisation of materials, and use of natural resources for these purposes, and to evaluate the
interaction among individual stages of the process (F01, C01); C5 Is able to develop ideas for the production of biomedical materials that comply with the principles of sustainable development and circular economy, while analyzing the latest scientific achievements in the field of chemical and natural resources technologies and the results of technological progress (F01, C01). Social skills D1 Is able to plan and organize independent work in accordance with the norms of academic ethics and good laboratory practice (F01, C01); D2 Is able to demonstrate verbal and written communication skills in the official language and at least one foreign language in presenting the issues of biomedical materials research, development and application of production technologies and possible solutions to the professionals of the field and the general public (F01, C01); D3 Is able to work effectively, responsibly in a team in accordance with the norms of professional ethics and norms of scientific and technological activity (F01, C01); D4 Is able to organize technological processes of research and production of biomedical materials, ensuring safe work in laboratories and companies (F01, C01). Personal skills E1 Expanding professional competencies, is able to make socially responsible, natural resources, energy and human health-friendly decisions, while developing biomedical materials and their production technologies (F01, C01); E2 Is able to assess the commercial circumstances of professional activities and to link the design decisions of biomedical materials research and production technologies with their economic and social consequences (F01, C01); E3 is able to learn independently and develop throughout life in the light of advances in biomedical materials science and technology and the needs and challenges of modern society (F01, C01). Activities of teaching and learning: The system of the study programme teaching /learning includes lectures, practical classes, seminars, laboratory work, outbound visits and self-study assignments. Classical lectures are included in the study programme, during which the essential knowledge and understanding is provided. Some of the subjects also include guest lectures. More than half of the study programme subjects include laboratory work, giving students the opportunity to combine acquired theoretical knowledge and skills with practical activities working individually or in a group. Some modules include methods that encourage more active student-teacher interaction, such as discussion, problem-based learning, case study, experiential learning, inquiry-based learning, idea (mind)
mapping, concept mapping, modelling, etc. The knowledge and skills acquired during the studies are applied and improved during the professional internships.
Methods of assessment of learning achievements: The ten-grade scale and the cumulative evaluation system is applied in order to assess the student's knowledge, skills and abilities. Various assessment methods are used to assess achievements of students. The most common methods of assessment: mid-term examination, written examination, laboratory examination, laboratory notes and report, oral presentation, control work, oral examination, problem-solving task, report, written and oral examination, colloquium (interview led by lecturer and / or specialist), individual work, idea (mind) map. Other assessment methods: computer-based exam, reflection on action, portfolio/learning logs/competency portfolio, peer-assessment, etc. Framework: Study subjects (modules), practical training: General university study subjects: Electives of Philosophy and Sustainable Development (Media Philosophy, Sustainable Development), Foreign Language Electives (Level C1) (Academic and Technical Communication in English, French Language, German Language, Russian Language). Core Subjects of Engineering: Information Technologies 1; Engineering Graphics; Process Engineering. Core Subjects of Physical Sciences: Inorganic chemistry; Physics 1; Organic chemistry; Physical and Colloid Chemistry. Core Subjects of Mathematical Sciences: Mathematics 1; Mathematics 2; Theory of Probability and Statistics. Core Subjects of the Study Fields (C01 and F01): Introduction to Biomedical Materials Industries; Cell Biology; HumanAnatomy and Physiology; Microbiology; Non-renewable Natural Resources; Biomedical Materials Science; Renewable Natural Resources; Methods of Chemical and Instrumental Analysis; Polymer Chemistry and Technology; Inorganic Systems of Biocomposites; Natural Resource Processing Technologies; Advanced BiomedicalMaterials Production Technologies; Sustainability of Materials and Environmental Protection; Toxicology and Risk Assessment of Substances; Good Manufacturing Practice and Safety. In Depth Study Fields Subjects: Molecular Biology; Bioethics; Technological Processes Modelling and Digitization; Tissue Engineering; Elective subjects (Transport Systems of Bioactive Materials, Nanotechnologies of Biomedical Materials). Group of E
Accounting and Financial Management; Fundamentals of Enterprises Management; Engineering Economics; Marketing; Technology Entrepreneurship; Product Development Project; Optional Subjects. Practice: Professional Practice1,2 Final Degree Project: Bachelor‘s Degree Final Project Specialisations: - Optional courses: Students have the opportunity to individualize their studies by choosing equalization courses, general university study subjects, electives of the Programme, as well as internship and final project topics. Students participating in the GIFTed Talent Academy have the opportunity to choose an additional study subject for up to 6 credits each semester free of charge. The equalization courses are implemented in parallel with the study of core subjects of the study fields during the first and second semesters. In the 1st semester students have opportunity to choose one subject from philosophy and sustainable development electives, and one study subject from foreign language electives at C1 level in the 2nd semester. In the 6th semester, students can choose one 6-credits study subject from the socioeconomic environment cognition or entrepreneurship education group of electives and one 6-credits subject from personal optional subjects, or Product Development Project of 12-credits. While studying in the 7th semester, the students can choose subjects from the group of electives of in depth studies subjects. Students also have the opportunity to personalize their studies by choosing professional internship and topic for the final project. Distinctive features of a study programme: Graduate has the competencies in integrated natural resource technologies and chemical sciences necessary to research, design and develop biomedical materials and their sustainable production technologies, as well as to critically evaluate their applicability and their impact on society and the environment. Access to professional activity or further study: Access to professional activity: Acquired competencies provide opportunity for graduates to work in various biomedical materials development, technology implementation, production and distribution companies, biomedical materials synthesis and research institutes, accreditation or quality assurance laboratories, research centers. Access to further study: Graduates have a possibility to continue their studies at the second cycle study programs of various fields (e.g. physical, technological and engineering study fields) in higher education institutions of Lithuania and other countries.
