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Summary of the Profile
General Description:
Objective(s) of a study programme:
To develop aeronautical engineering specialists with interdisciplinary and up-to-date aeronautical engineering knowledge able to carry out fundamental and applied research into problematic issues, analyze, evaluate and plan air traffic management processes through knowledge-based research and advanced skills in managing and regulating aircraft traffic providing airspace safety, controlling air traffic by using special computerized air traffic monitoring systems, performing procedural air traffic control in the aerodrome, its access areas and areas. Upon completion of studies, the opportunity to study at doctoral level is granted.
Learning outcomes:
Knowledge
Will have knowledge of natural sciences and mathematics, aeronautical engineering, air traffic management, processes and systems used in them, as well as research methodology, organization and application. Know and appreciate the latest achievements in aeronautics in the field of engineering
Ability to investigate
Will be able to plan and carry out analytical, simulation and experimental studies to critically evaluate their data and provide conclusions in solving problematic air traffic management, airspace use and management issues.
Will be able to study and analyze the application of new methods and methods for solving aeronautical engineering problems (where analysis of airspace utilization, allocation possibilities and optimization, air traffic flow interaction).
Ability to conduct engineering analysis
Will be able to analyze standard and non-standard, aeronautical engineering problems, to formulate them clearly; plan their solutions and apply innovative methods to solve specific problems and implement their solutions
Will be able to use their knowledge and understanding to solve practical engineering problems of aeronautics by applying theoretical models and research methods, including mathematical analysis, numerical simulation and experimental research methods.
Engineering design. Knowledge and skills required for design work
Will be able to apply the knowledge gained in the air traffic control study program by solving standard and non-standard problems of air traffic management and aeronautical engineering, including those related to other fields of science
To be able to innovate the development of new and original aeronautical engineering ideas and methods, to take engineering solutions in the face of multifaceted, technically uncertain problems.
Engineering abilities. Practical work abilities to solve engineering tasks
Will be able to combine the knowledge of different fields of study in different directions and solve multiple engineering problems, will be able to choose the engineering equipment and software.
He will know the principles of organization of engineering activities, will understand the interactions of its parts, will be able to evaluate engineering activities in work safety and environmental aspects, will understand the ethical, environmental and commercial requirements of engineering activities.
Personal and social skills
Will be able to work independently and in team, to be the leader of an intercultural team, to make rational decisions in extreme or atypical situations, to communicate with the engineering community and the public nationally and internationally. Will (fully) comprehend the impact of aeronautical engineering solutions on society and the environment, observe professional ethics and engineering norms, perceive responsibility for engineering activities, understands the aspects of project management and business, understands the interactions of technological solutions with their economic consequences.
Personal and social skills
Will be able to work independently and in a team, to be the leader of a team that can be represented by representatives of different fields of study and levels, will be able to communicate with the engineering community and the public both nationally and internationally.
Will (fully) comprehend the impact of aeronautical engineering solutions on society and the environment, adhere to standards of professional ethics and engineering, will feel responsibility for engineering activities, will have a very good understanding of project management and business aspects, understand the links between technological solutions and their economic consequences
Activities of teaching and learning:
Interactive lectures and problem based learning, laboratory works, practices, demonstration lectures, individual or team work tasks, excursions, case studies, reports and papers, information search and summarising, study of research and study literature, presentations, simulation of real situations in simulators.
Methods of assessment of learning achievements:
Cumulative assessment system: individual work tasks and tests, reports of laboratory works and practices, course and complex projects, defence of final thesis.
Framework:
Study subjects (modules), practical training:
The results of the study program are implemented through study subjects in the study process, which can be found on the website www.vgtu.lt.
Specialisations:
Optional courses:
Free choice study modules offered by VGTU
Distinctive features of a study programme:
The only university degree program of this kind
Access to professional activity or further study:
Access to professional activity:
Graduates can work as air traffic controllers, to work in the aviation business sector.
Access to further study: access to PhD.
