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Material Processing Engineering

Language of instruction

english, lithuanian, russian

Qualification degree and (or) qualification to be awarded

Professional Bachelor of Engineering Sciences

Place of delivery

Kaunas, Tvirtovės al. 35, LT-50155

Institution that has carried out assessment

Studijų kokybės vertinimo centras

Institution that has performed accreditation, accreditation term

Studijų kokybės vertinimo centras, 7/31/2028

Data provided or updated (date)

11/16/2022

Order on accreditation

SV6-7
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Summary of the Profile

General Description:
Objective(s) of a study programme:
To prepare qualified automated material processing technology specialists with analytical thinking, competent experts and practitioners of high-tech control and production equipment operation and maintenance, who are able to professionally apply material processing methods, analyse and evaluate technological processes.
Learning outcomes:
Knowledge and understanding:
• Know general regularities and laws of natural sciences and mathematics that justify the fundamental solutions of mechanical engineering.
• Know the main concepts of mechanical engineering study area and understand their content in practice.
• Know the problems related to mechanical engineering in the wider context of other sciences.
Engineering analysis:
• Be able to analyze the problems of mechanical engineering and solve them creatively applying analytical and modeling methods.
Engineering design:
• Be able to formulate and perform design tasks according to defined requirements.
• Be able to apply design methodologies.
Research:
• Be able to find necessary professional information in databases and other scientific and engineering sources of information.
• Be able to perform necessary experiments necessary for mechanical engineering problem solution, process the results and present practical conclusions of the results.
• Have skills to work with technological equipment used in mechanical engineering area.
Engineering activities:
• Be able to select engineering solutions and means as well as technological equipment necessary for solution implementation.
• Be able to combine theoretical and applied knowledge solving engineering problems.
• Understand ethical, environment protection and commercial considerations of engineering activity.
• Understand the principles of engineering activity organization; know the main requirements for work safety and fire prevention.
Personal and social skills:
• Be able to solve engineering tasks individually and in team.
• Be able to communicate with engineering community and general public.
• Understand the impact of engineering solutions to the public and environment, comply with professional ethics and standards of engineering, and understand the responsibility of engineering activity results.
• Understand the main project implementation and project management aspects on engineering level.
• Comprehend the importance of personal lifelong learning and prepare to it.
Activities of teaching and learning: Traditional as well as innovative teaching and learning methods are used, such as: lectures, interactive lectures, practical assignments, laboratory works, individual and group projects, seminars, workshops, practice with placements in companies, discussions, application of special software packages, educational tours, modelling of real situations, individual consultations, report writing and presentation.

Methods of assessment of learning achievements:
Ten grade and gathered evaluation system is applied. The semester’s individual work tasks are evaluated by grades; the final grade is given during the examination session while multiplying particular grades by the lever coefficient and summing the products.
Framework:
Study subjects (modules), practical training:
Core and compulsory subjects (141 credits): Mathematics 1, Physics, Information technologies, Engineering graphics, Basics of electrical engineering, Engineering materials, Technical measurements, Mathematics2, Computer-aided drawing, Mechanics, Basics of electronics, Cutting processes and tools, Mechatronics and mechatronic systems, Computer-aided design, Manufacturing technologies, Material processing software systems, Technological analysis of structural elements, Semester work 1 (MAI), Product manufacturing technologies, Equipment design, Semester work 2 (MAI), Environment and human safety, Business economics and management.
Specialization subjects (15 credits): Production technology management. Manufacturing equipment, Organization of manufacturing preparation, Computer aided machinery control systems, Quality management of production processes.
Plastics processing technologies and process control. Plastic Product Molding Technologies, Technologies for the Manufacture and Repair of Plastic Products, Quality Management of Production Processes for Plastic Products, 3D Printing Technologies and Principles.
Optional subjects (9 credits).
Practices (30 credits): Training practice, performed at the college; Measurement practice, in specialized companies; Professional activity practice, performed in specialized companies; Manufacturing technology practice, performed in specialized companies; Final practice, performed in specialized companies.
Graduation thesis (9 credits).

Specialisations:
Production technology management
Plastics processing technologies and process control


Optional courses:
You can choose:
- optional study subjects;
- alternative study subjects.

Distinctive features of a study programme:
The program was awarded to "Investors Spotlight" qualification award. The program is oriented not only to special profession competences training, but to general abilities and values development.
Access to professional activity or further study:
Access to professional activity:
The acquired qualification provides a right to work as engineer in metal processing companies and their departments, organize models of manufacturing and repair process planning in companies, perform equipment technical maintenance and repair work as a part of company activities, start a business.
Access to further study: Graduates have access to the second cycle studies (Master’s degree) at university.