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right to apply for qualifications related with the field of studies completed
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possess maturity certificate, positive result of the enrolment procedure
Teaching standards
educational standards in accordance with the directive of the Minister of Science and Higher Education, dated July 12, 2007 concerning the description of educational standards for particular study courses and education levels as well as procedures for establishment and the condiontions to be met by the university to conduct both interdisciplinary and conbined studies courses (Dz. U. No 164, item. 1166 incl. later amendments). The standards define general course requirements including the number of teaching hours, graduate`s profile, curricula for individual courses including subjects of general, core and specialist education as well as requirements and recommendations concerning internship.
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Resolution No. 27/51/2012 of the Senate of Bialystok University of Technology of 24 May 2012 on determining learning outcomes for first cycle courses in the field of Biomedical Engineering at Bialystok University of Technology
Meaning of symbols: IBK (before underscores) – learning outcomes for the field of study W – category of knowledge U – category of skills K (after underscores) – category of social competence T1A – learning outcomes in the educational area of technical sciences for first cycle courses M1– learning outcomes in the educational area of medical, health, and physical education sciences for first cycle courses 01, 02, 03 and subsequent numbers – number of the learning outcome
KNOWLEDGE
IBK_W01 - have a systematised knowledge of mathematics, including the knowledge of mathematical analysis, mathematical logics, algebra, geometry, the probability theory, and also elements of applied mathematics - T1A_W01, T1A_W07 IBK_W02 - have a systematised knowledge of classical physics and also the fundamentals of quantum mechanics, including general principles of physics, the fundamentals of mechanics, hydrodynamics, the fundamentals of molecular physics, thermodynamics, and optics; this involves the knowledge necessary to understand the basic physical phenomena in living organisms and in their surrounding - T1A_W01, M1_W02 IBK_W03 - have the knowledge of chemistry, including issues in organic, inorganic, and analytical chemistry, electrochemistry, and biochemistry (involving the knowledge necessary to understand the structure and properties of matter, basic laws and chemical transformations, including transformations which take place in living organisms and their surrounding) - T1A_W01, M1_W02 IBK_W04 - have a systematised knowledge of mechanics, including issues of statics, dynamics, and kinematics; this involves the knowledge necessary to perform basic strength calculations - T1A_W01, T1A_W02 IBK_W05 - have an elementary knowledge of the structure and functions of the human organism, including the knowledge necessary to the design of human-supporting and assisting systems - M1_W02 IBK_W06 - have a systematised and theoretically-based knowledge of biomechanics - T1A_W01, T1A_W03, T1A_W04, M1_W02 IBK_W07 - have a systematised knowledge of the materials science, including medical materials and basic methods for testing these materials - T1A_W03, T1A_W04, T1A_W07 IBK_W08 - have a basic knowledge of the design of medical structures, including engineering graphics (involving structure recording), design methods, the structure and functioning of construction elements and assemblies, the fundamentals of calculations of construction elements and assemblies; graduates know computer-aided design methods and tools - T1A_W03, T1A_W07 IBK_W09 - have a basic knowledge of production technologies, necessary to design technological processes of simple medical products - T1A_W02, T1A_W07 IBK_W10 - have a basic knowledge of metrology; graduates know and understand methods for the measurement of geometrical dimensions, and also know the computational methods necessary to analyse measurement results - T1A_W03, T1A_W07 IBK_W11 - have an elementary knowledge of the fundamentals of electrical engineering and electronics - T1A_W02 IBK_W12 - have an elementary knowledge of the fundamentals of automatic control and robotics - T1A_W02 IBK_W13 - have an elementary knowledge of programming methods and techniques - T1A_W02 IBK_W14 - have a basic knowledge of information technology and computer graphics - T1A_W02 IBK_W15 - have an elementary knowledge of digital signal processing - T1A_W02 IBK_W16 - have the knowledge of the present state of and the newest development trends in medical devices - T1A_W05 IBK_W17 - have an elementary knowledge of the life cycle of medical equipment - T1A_W06 IBK_W18 - have a basic knowledge necessary to understand non-technical constraints of engineering activities; graduates know the basic occupational health and safety principles applied in the production of medical devices - T1A_W08 IBK_W19 - have an elementary knowledge of the protection of intellectual property and patent law - T1A_W10 IBK_W20 - have an elementary knowledge of management, including quality management, and of conducting business activity - T1A_W09 IBK_W21 - know general principles of creating and developing different forms of individual entrepreneurship - T1A_W11 IBK_W22 - have an elementary knowledge of interpersonal and social communication and also know the elementary concepts concerning selected humanities subjects IBK_W23 - have a systematised knowledge of the functioning of the human musculoskeletal system, and also the knowledge of the design, technologies, selection and operation of equipment for people with disabilities or have a systematised knowledge of biomaterials engineering - T1A_W04, M1_W03
SKILLS
IBK_U01 - can obtain information from literature, databases, and other sources, and also integrate and interpret the obtained information; graduates can draw conclusions as well as formulate and justify their opinions - T1A_U01 IBK_U02 - can work individually and in groups, using appropriate techniques - M1_U03 IBK_U03 - can develop results documentation of engineering tasks; graduates can prepare overviews of these results - T1A_U03 IBK_U04 - can prepare and give short presentations on the results of the implementation of engineering tasks - T1A_U03 IBK_U05 - have a knowledge of English or another foreign language considered as a basic language of communication for the field of Biomedical Engineering, at a level which is sufficient for communication and for reading and understanding operating instructions of devices and medical devices (and similar documents) - T1A_U01, T1A_U06 IBK_U06 - have the ability to self-educate, among others, in order to improve their professional competence - T1A_U05 IBK_U07 - have technical and manual skills with regard to biomedical engineering - M1_U01 IBK_U08 - can make use of the methods and computer simulations they have studied for evaluating materials and analysing systems used in the field of biomedical engineering - T1A_U08, T1A_U09 IBK_U09 - can compare design solutions of medical components, assemblies, and devices, according to the predefined functional and economic criteria - T1A_U05, T1A_U12, T1A_U15 IBK_U10 - can make use of appropriately selected development environments, simulators, and computer-aided design tools to simulate, design, and verify components, assemblies, and devices used in the field of biomedical engineering - T1A_U07, T1A_U08, T1A_U09 IBK_U11 - can make use of appropriately selected methods and devices for measuring the basic physical, chemical, and mechanical quantities of materials and finished products - T1A_U08, T1A_U09 IBK_U12 - plan and conduct simulations and also the basic measurements of the physical, chemical, mechanical, and biomechanical characteristics; graduates can present the obtained results in the numerical and graphical form, interpret these results, and draw correct conclusions - T1A_U07, T1A_U08, M1_U02 IBK_U13 - can perform simple analyses of the selection of medical materials, taking into consideration their biofunctional properties - T1A_U08, T1A_U09, T1A_U14 IBK_U14 - can design simple medical components and products, taking into account predefined functional and economic criteria, using appropriate methods, technologies, and tools - T1A_U12, T1A_U14, T1A_U15, T1A_U16 IBK_U15 - can use normative data, specification sheets, and application notes in order to choose the right components of the designed medical devices - T1A_U01, T1A_U16 IBK_U16 - can design the technological processes of simple medical devices - T1A_U01, T1A_U14, T1A_U16 IBK_U17 - can analyse and apply the organizational aspects of the health care system in their professional activities - T1A_U02, M1_U01 IBK_U18 - can use the information technology and computer graphics methods they have studied to prepare and present data - T1A_U03, T1A_U07 IBK_U19 - can perform elementary analyses of biomedical signals and images - T1A_U08, M1_U02 IBK_U20 - can conduct measurements of selected parameters of the human musculoskeletal system - T1A_U08, M1_U02 IBK_U21 - are aware of non-technical aspects of tasks (including also the environmental, economic, and legal aspects) while formulating and solving tasks involving the design of medical materials, components, and devices - T1A_U10 IBK_U22 - apply principles of ergonomics as well as occupational health and safety - T1A_U11 IBK_U23 - can evaluate the relevance of standard methods and tools for solving simple engineering tasks typical of biomedical engineering; graduates can also select and use the appropriate methods and tools - T1A_U13 IBK_U24 - can analyse, design, and test simple automation systems - T1A_U08, T1A_U09 IBK_U25 - can analyse, design, and test simple electric and electronic circuits - T1A_U08, T1A_U09 IBK_U26 - can observe and interpret the surrounding social phenomena and apply the theories they have studied to analysing selected problems IBK_U27 - can evaluate the significant parameters of the human musculoskeletal system and also design and produce simple individual orthopaedic devices, using appropriate methods, techniques, technologies, and tools or can form properties of biomaterials as well as design their basic production processes and processing operations - T1A_U08, T1A_U09, T1A_U14, T1A_U15, T1A_U16
SOCIAL COMPETENCE
IBK_K01 - understand the need for life-long learning, mainly in order to improve their professional and personal competence - T1A_K01 IBK_K02 - can think and act in a resourceful way - T1A_K06 IBK_K03 - can cooperate and work in a team, assuming different roles - T1A_K03 IBK_K04 - can appropriately determine priorities for implementing tasks defined by themselves or other people - T1A_K04 IBK_K05 - understand and realise the importance of non-technical aspects and results of engineering activities, including the influence of these activities on the environment, and the responsibility for decisions pertaining to the activities - T1A_K02 IBK_K06 - are aware of the social role of graduates of technical universities; in particular, they understand the need to formulate and inform the society, among others, through the mass media, about developments in technology and other aspects of engineering activities; they endeavour to provide such information and opinions in a commonly understandable way - T1A_K07 IBK_K07 - implement tasks in a way which ensures their own safety and the safety of their surrounding; this involves applying occupational safety principles - M1_K07
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Resolution No. 262/XV/XV/2018 of the Senate of Bialystok University of Technology of 24 May 2018 on determining the learning outcomes for the first-cycle studies on the academic profile taught at Bialystok University of Technology in the field of Biomedical Engineering
Meaning of symbols: IBK – learning outcomes for the field of Biomedical Engineering W – category of knowledge U – category of skills K – category of social competence 01, 02 and following - number of the learning outcome
Symbol - Learning outcomes for the studies in the field of Biomedical Engineering. After having completed a first cycle course in the field of Biomedical Engineering the graduate - Reference to the qualifications obtained within the second stage descriptors typical for higher education and science of the Polish Qualifications Framework, level 6 - Reference to the engineering competence
KNOWLEDGE: THE GRADUATE KNOWS AND UNDERSTANDS IBk_W01 - at an advanced level - selected facts, objects and phenomena, and related methods and theories explaining complex interrelationships between them, constituting basic knowledge in the field of biomedical engineering - P6S_WG, P6U_W - P6S_WG IBK_W02 - selected issues in the field of medical sciences related to biomedical engineering, in particular in the field of anatomy and physiology, psychology and sociology – relevant to the field of biomedical engineering - P6S_WG, P6U_W - P6S_WG IBK_W03 - general, economic and legal principles of creation and development of forms of individual entrepreneurship, including principles of protection of industrial property and copyright - P6S_WK, P6U_W - P6S_WG IBK_W04 - principles and methods of equipment construction including selection of construction materials and methods of shaping their properties and designing assemblies and elements of mechanical systems including with the use of computer aided design and manufacturing - P6S_WG, P6U_W - P6S_WG IBK_W05 - selected issues at an advanced level in the field of mathematics, classical physics, basics of electronics and electrical engineering, basics of mechanics, chemistry, useful for understanding, formulating and solving tasks with regard to phenomena and processes occurring at the stage of design, manufacture and operation of medical devices, including the knowledge necessary to understand the basic physical phenomena in living organisms and their environment - P6S_WG, P6U_W - P6S_WG IBK_W06 - working and processing of various materials - selection and design of appropriate tools, devices for shaping the structure and properties of products - P6S_WG, P6U_W - P6S_WG IBK_W07 - issues in the field of mechanics: statics, dynamics and kinematics, including the knowledge necessary to perform basic strength calculations of machine elements, structures and modelling of flow phenomena in processes, machines and devices - P6S_WG, P6U_W - P6S_WG IBK_W08 - methods and techniques of programming necessary for the understanding and application of modern techniques of design, manufacture, automation and robotisation of medical equipment and devices - P6S_WG, P6U_W - P6S_WG IBK_W09 - fundamentals of medical structures design, including technical drawing, design methodology, construction and operation of structural elements and assemblies, fundamentals of elements and assemblies calculations; the graduate knows methods and tools of computer aided design - P6S_WG, P6U_W - P6S_WG IBK_W10 - the basis of metrology; the graduate knows and understands the methods of measurement of geometric quantities, knows the calculation methods necessary for the analysis of measurement results - P6S_WG, P6U_W - P6S_WG IBK_W11 - issues concerning management and economics, including quality management and certification of medical devices, running a business, principles of interpersonal and social communication and fundamental dilemmas of modern civilisation - P6S_WG, P6S_WK, P6U_W - P6S_WG IBK_W12 -- basic principles of environment protection, health and safety at work in industry and medicine, safety requirements for design and operation of medical equipment and devices; the graduate knows the principles of intellectual property protection and patent law - P6S_WG, P6S_WK, P6U_W - P6S_WG
SKILLS: THE GRADUATE IS ABLE TO IBK_U01 - use knowledge from different fields of science to formulate and solve simple, complex and non-typical tasks and problems, and to perform engineering tasks involving biomedical engineering devices, facilities and systems - P6S_UW, P6U_U - P6S_UW IBK_U02 - appropriately select sources and information contained therein, evaluate them, critically analyse and synthesise, interpret and use them to solve engineering problems in the field of biomedical engineering - P6S_UW, P6U_U - P6S_UW IBK_U03 - can assess the usefulness of routine methods and tools for solving engineering tasks and problems and select and apply appropriate methods and tools in biomedical engineering - P6S_UW, P6U_U - P6S_UW IBK2_U04 - communicate using specialist terminology specific to biomedical engineering, including participating in a debate - present, evaluate and discuss various opinions and positions - P6S_UK, P6U_U - P6S_UW IBK_U05 - use a foreign language at the B2+ level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, in communication, reading with understanding of index cards, application notes, operating instructions for devices and tools and other types of documentation - P6S_UK, P6U_U - P6S_UW IBK_U06 - plan and manage individual and team work of a team, plan and implement his/her own lifelong learning - P6S_UO, P6S_UU, P6U_U - P6S_UW IBK_U07 - can make use of the well-chosen IT tools for simulation, design, manufacturing and evaluation of components and biomedical teams - P6S_UW, P6U_U - P6S_UW IBK_U08 - plan and perform experiments, including measurements and computer simulations, and also interpret the obtained results and draw conclusions - P6S_UW, P6S_UK, P6U_U - P6S_UW IBK_U09 - compile documentation of the engineering task; carry out calculations of simple medical components and devices, taking into account the given functional and economic criteria, using appropriate methods, techniques and tools - P6S_UW, P6S_UK, P6U_U - P6S_UW IBK_U10 - design machine parts, assemblies and complete medical devices intended for various applications using appropriate methods, techniques and tools, and also perceive their non-technical aspects, including environmental, economic and legal ones - P6S_UW, P6S_UK, P6U_U - P6S_UW IBK_U11 - apply the rules of occupational safety and health - P6S_UW, P6S_UO, P6U_U - P6S_UW
SOCIAL COMPETENCE: THE GRADUATE IS READY TO IBK_K01 – critically assess knowledge in biomedical engineering and recognise the importance of knowledge in solving cognitive and practical problems - P6S_KK, P6U K IBK_K02 - define priorities, identify and resolve dilemmas related to the implementation of a specific task - P6S_KR, P6U K IBK_K03 - fulfil professional duties responsibly, including complying with the principles of professional ethics and requiring it from others, respecting achievements and traditions of the profession - P6S_KR, P6U K IBK_K04 - make decisions independently, critically evaluate own actions, the actions of teams which he/she manages and of organisations in which he/she participates, take responsibility for the results of these actions - P6U_K, P6S_KK IBK _K05 - collaborate and co-operate in a group, taking various roles in it, to carry a manner of entrepreneurial thinking and acting in fulfilling professional duties - P6U_K, P6S_KK
Resolution No. 466/XXVI/XV/2019 of the Senate of Bialystok University of Technology of 27 June 2019 on determining the study programmes in the fields of study starting from the academic year 2019/2020 conducted at Bialystok University of Technology
Learning outcomes for the field of Biomedical Engineering, first-cycle studies, general academic profile
Symbol - Learning outcomes for the biomedical engineering field of study. After completing the first-cycle studies in the field of Biomedical Engineering, the graduate - Reference to the universal first-stage descriptors specified in the Act of 22 December 2015 on the Integrated Qualifications System and the second-stage descriptors specified in the regulations issued pursuant to Art. 7 (3) of the PQF Act - level 6 - Reference to engineering competences included in the second stage descriptors specified in the regulations issued pursuant to Art. 7 (3) of the Act of 22 December 2015 on the PQF Integrated Qualifications System – level 6
KNOWLEDGE: the graduate knows and understands IBK_W01 - at an advanced level selected objects and phenomena, as well as methods and theories concerning them, explaining the complex relationships between them, constituting the necessary knowledge, e.g. in the field of biomedical engineering - P6S_WG, P6U_W - P6S_WG IBK_W02 - selected issues in the field of medical sciences related to biomedical engineering, in particular in the field of anatomy and physiology, psychology and sociology - specific to the field of biomedical engineering - P6S_WG, P6U_W - P6S_WG IBK_W03 - general, economic and legal principles of creating and developing forms of individual entrepreneurship and principles of industrial property protection - P6S_WK, P6U_W - P6S_WG IBK_W04 - principles and methods of constructing devices, including the selection of construction materials, methods of shaping their properties, technical drawing and design of assemblies and elements of mechanical systems, including the use of computer-aided design and manufacturing - P6S_WG, P6U_W - P6S_WG IBK_W05 - at an advanced level selected topics in the field of mathematics, classical physics, basics of electronics and electrical engineering, basics of mechanics and chemistry useful for understanding, formulating and solving tasks referring to phenomena and processes occurring at the stages of designing, manufacturing and operating medical devices, including knowledge necessary to understand the basic phenomena occurring in living organisms and their environment - P6S_WG, P6U_W - P6S_WG IBK_W06 - ways and methods of handling and processing of various materials, in terms of selection and design of appropriate tools, devices for shaping the form, structure and properties of products - P6S_WG, P6U_W - P6S_WG IBK_W07 - issues in the field of mechanics, including issues of statics, dynamics and kinematics, including the knowledge necessary to perform basic strength calculations of machine elements, structures and modelling flow phenomena in processes, machines and devices - P6S_WG, P6U_W - P6S_WG IBK_W08 - methods and techniques of programming to the extent necessary to understand and apply modern techniques of design, manufacturing, automation and robotisation of medical products and devices - P6S_WG, P6U_W - P6S_WG IBK_W09 - basics of designing medical structures, including technical drawing, design methodology, construction and operation of structural elements and assemblies, basics of calculations of structural elements and assemblies, knows the methods and tools of computer-aided design - P6S_WG, P6U_W - P6S_WG IBK_W10 - basics of metrology, methods of measuring geometrical quantities, calculation methods necessary to analyse measurement results - P6S_WG, P6U_W - P6S_WG IBK_W11 - issues in the field of management and economics, including quality management and certification of medical devices, principles of interpersonal and social communication and fundamental dilemmas of modern civilization - P6S_WG, P6S_WK, P6U_W - P6S_WG IBK_W12 - basic rules in the field of environmental protection, occupational health and safety applicable at the workplace and safety requirements for the design and operation of medical devices and apparatus; knows the principles of intellectual property protection and patent law - P6S_WG, P6S_WK, P6U_W - P6S_WG
SKILLS: THE GRADUATE CAN IBK_U01 - use knowledge from various fields of science to formulate and solve simple, complex and non-standard tasks and problems, and perform engineering tasks involving biomedical engineering devices, facilities and systems - P6S_UW, P6U_U - P6S_UW IBK_U02 - obtain information from literature, databases and other sources; is able to integrate the obtained information, interpret it, draw conclusions and formulate and justify opinions - P6S_UW, P6U_U - P6S_UW IBK_U03 - is able to assess the usefulness of routine methods and tools for solving engineering tasks and problems, and to select and apply appropriate methods and tools in biomedical engineering - P6S_UW, P6U_U - P6S_UW IBK_U04 - communicate using specialised terminology characteristic of biomedical engineering, including taking part in a debate - presenting and evaluating various opinions and positions and discussing them - P6S_UK, P6U_U - P6S_UW IBK_U05 - use a foreign language at B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages in communication, reading and understanding catalogue cards, application notes, manuals for devices and tools and other documents - P6S_UK, P6U_U - P6S_UW IBK_U06 - plan and organise individual and team work, independently plan their own lifelong learning - P6S_UO, P6S_UU, P6U_U - P6S_UW IBK_U07 - use properly selected IT tools for simulation, design, manufacturing and evaluation of biomedical components and assemblies - P6S_UW, P6U_U - P6S_UW IBK_U08 - plan and carry out experiments, including measurements and computer simulations, and interpret the results and draw conclusions - P6S_UW, P6S_UK, P6U_U - P6S_UW IBK_U09 - correctly develop documentation for the implementation of an engineering task; carry out calculations of simple elements and medical devices, taking into account the given utility and economic criteria, using the appropriate methods, techniques and tools - P6S_UW, P6S_UK, P6U_U - P6S_UW IBK_U10 - design machine parts, assemblies and entire medical devices for various applications using appropriate methods, techniques and tools, as well as perceive their non-technical aspects, including environmental, economic and legal ones- P6S_UW, P6S_UK, P6U_U - P6S_UW IBK_U11 - apply the principles of occupational health and safety and first aid in emergencies - P6S_UW, P6S_UO, P6U_U - P6S_UW
SOCIAL COMPETENCES: the graduate is ready to IBK_K01 - critically assess the possessed knowledge and the perception of its importance in solving cognitive and practical problems, e.g. in the field of biomedical engineering - P6S_KK, P6U K IBK_K02 - define priorities, identify and resolve dilemmas related to the implementation of an engineering task defined by oneself and others - P6S_KR, P6U K IBK_K03 - responsibly perform professional roles, comply with the rules of professional ethics and respect the diversity of views and cultures, care for the achievements and traditions of the profession - P6S_KR, P6U K IBK_K04 - make decisions independently, critically evaluate own actions, actions of teams the student manages and organizations in which he/ she participates, take responsibility for the effects of these actions - P6U_K, P6S_KK IBK _K05 – co-work and cooperate in a group, assuming different roles in it, think and act in the entrepreneurial manner in fulfilling professional duties - P6U_K, P6S_KK
Meaning of symbols: IBK - learning outcomes in the field of Biomedical Engineering W – category of knowledge U - category of skills K – category of social competences 01, 02,03…-learning outcome number Explanation of symbols according to the Polish Qualifications Framework (Act of 22 December 2015) on the Integrated Qualifications System: P = PQF level U = universal descriptor K = social competence P6U_W - PQF level 6, universal descriptor, knowledge P6U_U – PQF level 6, universal descriptor, skills P6U_K - PQF level 6, universal descriptor, social competences P6S - learning outcomes for first-cycle studies according to the Polish Qualifications Framework (qualifications obtained under the system of higher education and science, second-stage descriptors) - LEVEL 6, general academic profile; W - knowledge (the graduate knows and understands): P6S_WG - scope and depth/ completeness of the cognitive perspective and relationships, P6S_WK - context/ conditions, effects; U - skills (the graduate is able to): P6S_UW - use of knowledge / solved problems and performed tasks; P6S_UK - communicating/ receiving and creating statements, disseminating knowledge in the scientific community and using a foreign language; P6S_UO - work organisation/ planning and teamwork; P6S_UU - learning/ planning one's own development and the development of others; K - social competences (the graduate is ready for): P6S_KK - assessment/ critical approach, P6S_KO - responsibility/ fulfilling social obligations and acting for the public interest, P6S_KR - professional role/ independence and ethos development.