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Summary of the Profile
Objective(s) of a study programme:
To develop the abilities to solve the problems of mechanical engineering in the context of sustainable development, to apply innovations and research results of the field of mechanical engineering for the development of integrated engineering systems.
Description of the study programme: https://admissions.ktu.edu/programme/m-mechanical-engineering/
Learning outcomes:
Knowledge and its Application:
Is able to creatively apply the methods and principles of fundamental subjects of mechanical engineering: structural integrity, vibration theory, fluid dynamics, heat and mass transfer, numerical engineering, experimentation theory- for the solution of the problems of mechanical engineering;
Is able to select modern analytical, computational and experimental research methods for the development and integration of innovative products, processes, production technologies;
Is able to determine the functional capabilities and limitations of integrated engineering systems due to the interaction between subsystems of mechanical and other physical nature.
Special (engineering analysis and design) Skills:
Is able to identify and define standard and non-standard problems of mechanical engineering in integrated engineering systems;
Is able to analyse non-typical, incompletely defined and fully not specified problems of mechanical engineering, to formulate research tasks in the field of mechanical engineering for their solution;
Is able to systematically combine, analytical, computational and experimental research methods and integrate technical innovations and scientific achievements for the solution of practical mechanical engineering problems;
Is able to make innovative solutions to apply original engineering ideas and methods to solve mechanical engineering problems, working with contradictory or incomplete information;
Is able to apply design methodologies and methods to solve non-standard problems in the development of multi-functional mechanical systems and technologies or sub-systems of mechanical nature in integral engineering systems;
Is able to assess the importance of social, health, labour and fire safety, environmental and commercial requirements in formulating tasks for the solution of mechanical engineering problems.
Research Skills and Practical Activities:
Is able to obtain, perceive, assess and process the necessary for engineering activities data from technical and scientific literature, data bases and other information sources;
Is able to combine knowledge of different fields and solve mechanical engineering problems in the context of engineering problems of multidisciplinary nature;
Is able to plan and perform analytical, modelling and experimental research necessary to solve mechanical engineering problems, process and interpret their results and draw conclusions;
Is able to apply the methods and methodologies used in mechanical engineering, making assessment of their capabilities and limitations, able to select engineering devices, tools instrumentation, software and laboratory equipment for the solution of mechanical engineering problems;
Is able to critically evaluate the applicability of new methods, means and techniques for the solution of the problems in mechanical engineering, to define their application possibilities and limitations;
Is able to evaluate ethical, legal and commercial aspects of engineering activities; developing strategies for solving practical problems in mechanical engineering.
Personal (decision-making, lifelong learning, cooperation and teamwork) Skills:
Is able to learn and self-develop in the area of mechanical engineering and other areas of engineering, has skills in studies, planning and organizing professional activities and learning process, making decisions on the learning content, selection of its forms and methods;
Is able to function effectively as leader in a team composed of the representatives of different disciplines and levels, has the skills to present ideas and results of activities carried out, argue the decisions made, communicate in oral and written forms;
Is able to recognize the need to behave in compliance with generally accepted professional standards of ethics, has scientific attitude, values, professional approach towards engineering profession and initiative.
Activities of teaching and learning:
The studies include classroom work (lectures, practical work, laboratory work, seminars, outgoing visits to enterprises, etc.) and individual work for mastering theoretical material, preparation for classroom work, intermediate and final assessments and performing other activities. The studies of each study module are completed by the assessment of the student’s knowledge and skills – an examination or another final assessment; the study programme is completed by the final degree project and its defence.
Methods of assessment of learning achievements:
The applied cumulative assessment system of the learning outcomes ensures constant and involving work of students during the entire semester of studies; the final evaluation of the study module consists of the sum of the grades of intermediate assessments and the final assessment multiplied by the weighting coefficients (percentages of components).
Study subjects (modules):
Basics of Scientific Research, Experimental Mechanics, Mechanical Vibrations, Microelectromechanical Systems Design, Applied Fluid Dynamics, Computational Solid Mechanics, Dynamics of Mechatronic Systems, Research Project 1, Digitization in Engineering, Models of Multiphysics Systems, Research Project 2, Master’s Degree Final Project.
Electives: Automation of Production Processes, Renewable Energy Engineering, Quality Management, Product Development, Optional Micro-modules, Integrated CAD/CAE/CAM Systems, Industrial Maintenance, Finite Element Method, Engineering Projects Management, Design for Automated Assembly, Design and Production of Composite Structures, Computer-Aided Design of Dies and Moulds, Computer-Aided Control of Technological Equipment, Computer-Aided Analysis of Structures, Computer Integrated Manufacturing.
Study programme abstract:
A graduate has comprehensive knowledge of theoretical and computational mechanics, systemic analysis, design and operation of mechatronic systems, has awareness in the multidisciplinary context of engineering activities, is able to critically evaluate, analyse, model, research, design and optimise mechanical systems, technologies and processes, formulate, conceptualise and solve complex or incompletely specified problems by combining the knowledge in mechanics and other fields, and manage the activities of the team composed of the specialists of various levels and areas.
Access to professional activity:
The graduate can work at the companies of various profiles involved in research, design, organisation and management of manufacturing and maintenance processes or other engineering expert-consulting activities and the institutions providing research, engineering services and technical support.
Access to further study:
S/he has access to the third cycle studies.
