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Summary of the Profile
Objective(s) of a study programme:
To prepare highly qualified marine engineers capable of operating and maintaining offshore wind turbines while working at sea and at heights; monitoring the condition of both the above-water and underwater parts of turbines using marine unmanned vehicles; repairing turbine equipment in accordance with quality and environmental standards; ensuring the efficient and safe operation of offshore wind turbines; and contributing to the integration of renewable marine and wind energy sources into energy systems.
Learning outcomes:
Knowledge and Its Application (Z):
• Z1. Acquire fundamental knowledge in mathematics, physics, and other natural and technological sciences that enables understanding and description of processes in the field of marine engineering, as well as gain both fundamental and up-to-date engineering knowledge applicable in practice.
• Z2. Understand fundamental marine engineering concepts and their content; be familiar with the principles of digital manufacturing and big data analysis, cloud manufacturing processes, the Internet of Things, business management systems, and augmented reality.
Specialized Skills (Engineering Analysis (EA) and Design (ED)):
• EA1. Be able to analyze engineering processes and products of offshore wind turbines, interpret results, and solve engineering problems using appropriate methods, experimental and production equipment.
Specialization: Offshore Wind Turbine Engineering:
• ED1. Understand offshore wind turbine design methodologies; be able to use specialized software to analyze processes and manage data in the design of engineering processes and products for offshore wind turbines, in accordance with technical, economic, and environmental requirements.
Specialization: Maintenance of Offshore Wind Turbines Using Unmanned Marine Vehicles:
• ED2. Understand the structure and control principles of unmanned marine vehicles and be able to use specialized software for process management and data analysis.
Research Skills (RS) and Practical Activity (PA):
• RS1. Be able to find relevant information in the field of marine engineering, systematize and interpret it, conduct experiments necessary for solving engineering problems, analyze the obtained results, and present conclusions.
• PA1. Possess safe working skills on offshore wind turbines and be able to practically solve problems in this field.
Specialization: Offshore Wind Turbine Engineering:
• PA2. Be able to participate in work groups implementing offshore wind turbine installation, operation, and maintenance projects, considering artificial intelligence and industrial digitalization principles, ethical, environmental, commercial, organizational, occupational safety and health aspects, and the concept of sustainable development, while collaborating with specialists from other professional fields.
Specialization: Maintenance of Offshore Wind Turbines Using Unmanned Marine Vehicles:
• PA3. Be able to participate in work groups implementing offshore wind turbine projects involving unmanned marine vehicles, considering artificial intelligence, industrial digitalization principles, ethical, environmental, commercial, organizational, occupational safety and health aspects, and the concept of sustainable development, while collaborating with specialists from other professional fields.
Personal Abilities (Decision-Making, Lifelong Learning, Cooperation and Teamwork) (PA):
• PA1. Be able to solve offshore wind engineering problems both individually and in a team; understand the impact of such solutions on society and the environment; possess basic knowledge of the execution and management of offshore wind turbine projects at an engineering level; be prepared for lifelong individual learning, adhere to professional ethics and engineering norms, and understand the responsibility for the outcomes of such activities.
• PA2. Be able to communicate with the marine engineering community and the general public in correct Lithuanian and English, and have basic knowledge of other foreign languages.
Activities of teaching and learning:
Engaging and problem-based lectures, discussions, computer-based learning, simulation and analysis of problem situations using electronic simulators, laboratory work, exercises, internships, individual or group independent assignments, educational field trips, case studies, writing of academic papers, information search and synthesis, reading of scientific, professional, and academic literature, preparation and presentation of oral reports, practice in mechanical workshops, demonstration of practical skills, etc.
Methods of assessment of learning achievements:
A cumulative assessment system: independent and control assignments, laboratory work, homework and internship reports, standards for electronic and physical simulators, demonstration of practical skills using simulators and in laboratories, written and oral examinations, projects, and more, including the defense of final theses.
Framework:
Study subjects (modules), practical training:
General Subjects:
Applied Mathematics; Maritime English; Engineering Economics and Management; Professional Language and Communication; Technical English
Field of Study Subjects:
Fundamentals of Engineering Sciences; Engineering Graphics and CAD; Hydraulic Mechanics; Electrical Engineering and Electrical Measurements; Applied Chemistry; Materials Engineering; Development of Renewable Energy Sources; Design and Construction of Offshore Wind Turbines; High-Voltage Generation and Transmission Equipment; Operation and Maintenance of Hydraulic Equipment for Offshore Wind Turbines; Research Methodology in Marine Engineering; Structure and Operating Principles of Electrical Machines; Power Converters and Sensors; Maintenance of Electromechanical Equipment of Offshore Wind Turbines; Civil and Environmental Safety; Basics of Safe Work at Sea and at Heights (GWO BST modules: Sea Survival (SS/SSR); Working at Heights (WH/WHR); First Aid (FA/FAR); Manual Handling (MH/MHR); Fire Awareness (FA/FAR)); Introductory Practice in Maintenance and Repair of Engineering Equipment; Introductory Practice in Operation and Maintenance of Offshore Wind Turbines; Final Thesis for Professional Bachelor's Degree.
Specialisations:
• Offshore Wind Turbine Engineering is a field of engineering focused on the operation and maintenance of wind turbines designed for offshore use. It encompasses knowledge of structural design, material selection, mechanics, electrical and electronic systems, and resistance to harsh marine conditions. Engineers working in this field aim to ensure that offshore wind turbines are efficient, reliable, and durable.
• Maintenance of Offshore Wind Turbines Using Marine Unmanned Vehicles refers to a set of engineering processes that enable the remote or autonomous maintenance of the above-water and underwater components of offshore wind turbines, using unmanned marine vehicles without direct human intervention. This includes advanced navigation, communication, and control systems that ensure the safe and efficient movement of unmanned vessels at sea, as well as the integration of these vehicles into the existing maritime transport system, reducing the environmental impact of marine operations.
Optional courses:
Students are free to choose subjects in any other field of study (minimum 6 credits).
Fundamentals of Seamanship / Geography of Transport Systems / Offshore Wind Energy Supply Chains;
Second Foreign Language – Spanish / German / French;
Philosophy and Ethics / Sociology / Fundamentals of Political Science / European Culture
Distinctive features of a study programme:
The only professional bachelor's degree program in Lithuania specifically designed to train offshore wind turbine engineers. Practical training takes place at the Marine Engineering and Alternative Energy Competence Center, using laboratory and electronic simulation turbine equipment. Practical safety training for working at sea and at heights complies with GWO standards.
Access to professional activity or further study:
Access to professional activity:
Graduates are prepared for engineering roles in offshore wind farms, particularly in the operation and maintenance of wind turbines, as well as in the monitoring of turbine data using unmanned surface and underwater marine vehicles. Their competencies include data collection, systematization, and analysis in support of offshore wind turbine performance and reliability.
Access to further study:
Graduates may pursue second-cycle (master’s level) study programs and obtain a Master’s degree in accordance with the admission procedures of higher education institutions in Lithuania and abroad. They may also broaden their qualifications in related fields such as business management, international trade, international marketing, public administration, or similar disciplines to acquire additional competencies.
