(in Polish) Mechatronics, stacjonarne, drugiego stopnia, (język angielski) (MNIKA2S_EN)

possess university diploma (first or second degree studies), positive result of the enrolment procedure

Resolution No. 466/XXVI/XV/2019 of the Senate of Bialystok University of Technology of 27 June 2019 on determining the curricula for fields of study starting from the academic year 2019/2020 taught at Bialystok University of Technology

Learning outcomes for the second-cycle studies in the field of Mechatronics, general academic orientation

Symbol - Learning outcomes for the field of Mechatronics. After having completed a second cycle course in the field of Mechatronics - Reference to the first stage universal descriptors defined in the Act of 22 December 2015 on the Integrated Qualifications System and the second stage descriptors stipulated by the regulations issued on the basis of Article 7(3) of the Act on the Polish Qualifications Framework – level 6 - Reference to the engineering competence included in the second stage descriptors defined in the regulations issued by virtue of Article 7(3) of the Act of 22 December 2015 on the Integrated Qualifications System PQF – level 6

KNOWLEDGE: graduates know and understand
MK2_W01 - at an advanced level - selected areas of science, useful for formulating and solving complex tasks in mechatronics as well as planning and conducting experiments - P7U_W, P7S_WG3, P7S_UW - P7S_WG, P7S_UW
MK2_W02 - at an advanced level - issues concerning mechatronic equipment design, including advanced programming of mechatronic circuits and systems - P7U_W, P7S_WG - P7S_WG
MK2_W03 - at an advanced level - issues related to modeling and simulation of mechatronic circuits and systems using computer techniques - P7U_W, P7S_WG - P7S_WG
MK2_W04 - at an advanced level - computer methods used in manufacturing and controlling mechatronic products - P7U_W, P7S_WG - P7S_WG
MK2_W05 - at an advanced level - selected issues connected with the life cycle of technical systems and devices - P7U_W, P7S_WG - P7S_WG
MK2_W06 - at an advanced level - issues in the area of communication in industrial systems and robot control - P7U_W, P7S_WG - P7S_WG
MK2_W07 - the present state of technology and the latest development trends in mechatronics - P7U_W, P7S_WG - P7S_WG
MK2_W08 - social, economic, legal, and other non-technical issues in engineering and fundamental problems of the contemporary civilization - P7U_W, P7S_WK - P7S_WK
MK2_W09 - the principles of creating and developing different forms of individual entrepreneurship in the field relevant to biometrics - P7U_W, P7S_WK - P7S_WK
MK2_W10 - notions and regulations regarding the protection of industrial property and copyright law, and issues related to intellectual property management - P7U_W, P7S_WK - P7S_WK

SKILLS: graduates are able to
MK2_U01 - plan and manage the work of a team and ensure proper execution of the assigned tasks - P7U_U, P7S_UO
MK2_U02 - use a foreign language at the B2+ level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, including specialist vocabulary, allowing them to read and understand professional literature as well as prepare and deliver short presentations on the implementation of design or research projects - P7S_UK
MK2_U03 - determine the directions of their further education and implement the self-education process in the field of mechatronics, as well as guide others in this area - P7U_U, P7S_UU
MK2_U04 - employ the studied methods and models and modify them appropriately in order to analyse and evaluate the operation of mechatronic systems - P7U_U, P7S_UU, P7S_UW - P7S_UW
MK2_U05 - use appropriate terminology and communicate with a variety of audiences on issues related to mechatronics and hold debates on specialised topics - P7S_UK
MK2_U06 - plan and perform experiments, including measurements and computer simulations, and also interpret the obtained results and draw conclusions - P7U_U, P7S_UW - P7S_UW
MK2_U07 - design complex devices, structures or processes, and implement them at least partially, using the right methods and tools and according to the predefined specification including also non-technical aspects - P7U_U, P7S_UW - P7S_UW
MK2_U08 - critically analyse existing mechatronic solutions and suggest improvements, as well as make a preliminary economic assessment of these solutions - P7U_U, P7S_UW - P7S_UW
MK2_U09 - formulate hypotheses related to modelling, design and manufacturing of mechatronic components, circuits and systems, and test them using appropriate analytical, simulation and experimental tools - P7U_U, P7S_UW - P7S_UW
MK2_U10 - determine the structure of a mechatronic system, select appropriate components and use various computer methods during the process of their production - P7U_U, P7S_UW - P7S_UW
MK2_U11 - integrate their knowledge from various fields using a systematic approach, including non-technical aspects, to formulate and solve tasks connected to modeling and designing mechatronic elements, circuits, and systems, and design their production processes - P7U_U, P7S_UW - P7S_UW
MK2_U12 - assess the relevance and applicability of new achievements in the field of mechanics and construction of machinery, computer science, electronics, automated control and robotics for designing innovative mechatronic circuits and systems, including non-standard tasks and those with a research component - P7U_U, P7S_UW - P7S_UW

SOCIAL COMPETENCE: graduates are ready to
MK2_K01 - analyse received content and evaluate it critically - P7U_K, P7S_KK
MK2_K02 - recognise the importance of knowledge in the area of technical sciences, humanities, economics and social sciences, necessary to solve cognitive and practical problems - P7U_K, P7S_KK
MK2_K03 - meet social needs, take and coordinate initiatives for the benefit of the social environment - P7U_K, P7S_KO
MK2_K04 - undertake activities in behalf of public interest - P7U_K, P7S_KO
MK2_K05 - think and act in a resourceful way in their professional roles - P7U_K, P7S_KO
MK2_K06 - fulfil their professional duties responsibly and educate further on issues related to the nature of their professional roles - P7U_K, P7S_KR
MK2_K07 - comply with the principles of professional ethics and take actions to ensure compliance with these principles by the subordinate personnel - P7U_K, P7S_KR

Meaning of symbols:
MKK – learning outcomes for the field of Mechatronics
W – category of knowledge
U – category of skills
K – category of social competence
01, 02, 03... - number of the learning outcome
Meaning of symbols in compliance with the Polish Qualifications Framework (Act of 22 December 2015):
P = PQF level
U = universal descriptor
K = social competence
P7U_W – PQF level 7, universal descriptor, knowledge
P7U_U – PQF level 7, universal descriptor, skills
P7U_K – PQF level 7, universal descriptor, social competence
P7S – learning outcomes for second-cycle studies according to the Polish Qualifications Framework (qualifications obtained within the second stage descriptors typical for higher education and science – LEVEL 7, general academic orientation);
W – knowledge (the graduate knows and understands): P7S_WG – depth and scope / completeness of the cognitive perspective and relationships, P7S_WK – context / determinants, implications;
U – skills (the graduate is able to): P7S_UW – using knowledge / problem-solving and performing tasks; P7S_UK – communication / hearing others and making comments, disseminating knowledge in the scientific community, and using a foreign language; P7S_UO – organising work / planning and teamwork; P7S_UU – learning / planning your own development and directing others in this area;
K – social competence (the graduate is ready to): P7S_KK – evaluation / critical approach, P7S_KO – responsibility / fulfilling one's social obligations and initiating activities on behalf of the public interest, P7S_KR – professional role / being independent and developing the professional ethos;