Mechanical Engineering (MBMIN)

possess maturity certificate, positive result of the enrolment procedure

educational standards in accordance with the directive of the Minister of National Education and Sport dated 18 April 2002 concerning the description of educational standards for particular study courses and education levels (Dziennik Ustaw, No. 116, item 1004) including further amendments in accordance with the directive of the Minister of National Education and Sport dated 3 November 2003 (Dz.U.Nr 210 poz. 2040). 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.

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.

Resolution No. 29/51/2012 of the Senate of Bialystok University of Technology of 24 May 2012 on determining learning outcomes for first cycle courses in the field of Mechanics and Construction of Machinery at Bialystok University of Technology

Symbols:
M1 (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
01, 02, 03 and subsequent numbers – number of the learning outcome

Symbol - After having completed a first cycle course in the field of Mechanics and Construction of Machinery, graduates - Reference to learning outcomes for the area of technical sciences

KNOWLEDGE
M1_W01 - have a systematised knowledge of mathematical analysis, in particular: numerical sequences, numerical and functional series; differential and integral calculus of functions of a single variable, and its applications; differential and integral calculus of functions of several variables, and its applications; differential calculus; elements of logics and linear algebra; numerical and calculation methods; fundamentals of analytic geometry; mathematical statistics - T1A_W01, T1A_W07
M1_W02 - have a systematised knowledge of classical physics and the fundamentals of quantum mechanics, in particular: basic knowledge of general principles of physics; systematised knowledge of linear motion and rotary motion mechanics; systematised knowledge of oscillating motion and wave motion mechanics as well as acoustics; systematised knowledge of optics and the fundamentals of quantum mechanics - T1A_W01, T1A_W07
M1_W03 - have a basic knowledge of chemistry, useful for understanding, formulating, and solving simple tasks concerning phenomena and processes occurring at various stages of machinery production and operation - T1A_W01,
T1A_W07
M1_W04 - have a systematised and theoretically-based knowledge of technical mechanics, including the knowledge necessary to understand the laws of mechanics and to solve technical problems (including static, kinematic, and dynamic problems) - T1A_W01, T1A_W03, T1A_W04
M1_W05 - have a systematised and theoretically-based knowledge of performing strength analyses of machine parts - T1A_W01, T1A_W03, T1A_W04
M1_W06 - have a systematised and theoretically-based knowledge of fluid mechanics, in particular knowledge necessary to understand flow phenomena in processes, machines, and devices - T1A_W02, T1A_W04, T1A_W07
M1_W07 - have a thorough knowledge of the graphical representation of machine parts, their dimensioning, and preparing technical documentation - T1A_W03, T1A_W04, T1A_W07
M1_W08 - have a systematised and theoretically-based knowledge of the principles and methodologies of constructing mechanical devices - T1A_W03, T1A_W04, T1A_W07
M1_W09 - have the knowledge of designing and calculating assemblies and components of mechanical systems, including the knowledge of computer-aided technologies - T1A_W03, T1A_W04, T1A_W07
M1_W10 - have the knowledge of the life cycle of mechanical devices and systems as well as of planning and supervising tasks pertaining to operating machines and devices - T1A_W04, T1A_W06, T1A_W07
M1_W11 - have a basic knowledge of construction material properties and selection as well as methods of their properties forming - T1A_W02, T1A_W03, T1A_W07
M1_W12 - have a basic knowledge of applying technical thermodynamics to describing energy conversion in processes, machines, and devices - T1A_W01, T1A_W03
M1_W13 - have an elementary knowledge of computer architectures, operating systems, and computer networks, necessary to install, service, and maintain computer-aided technologies (CAx) to aid in the processes of analysis, designing, and manufacturing - T1A_W03, T1A_W07
M1_W14 - have a basic knowledge of programming methods and techniques at the level necessary to understand and use contemporary designing, production, automation, and robotisation technologies - T1A_W02, T1A_W03, T1A_W06
M1_W15 - have the knowledge of metrology, i.e. know measurement techniques, understand measurement methods, as well as know calculation methods and information technology tools necessary to analyse experiment results in machinery construction - T1A_W03, T1A_W04, T1A_W05, T1A_W07
M1_W16 - have a systematised knowledge of manufacturing technologies and tools; in particular, graduates have the knowledge of modern technologies in order to shape product forms, structures, and properties - T1A_W02, T1A_W03, T1A_W05
M1_W17 - have a basic knowledge of the construction and principles of operating of machine tools, including numerically controlled machines - T1A_W03, T1A_W04, T1A_W05, T1A_W07
M1_W18 - have a basic knowledge of processing various raw materials, concerning the selection and design of suitable devices for implementing these processes - T1A_W03, T1A_W07
M1_W19 - have a basic knowledge of the present state of technology and the latest development trends in mechanics and construction of machinery - T1A_W05
M1_W20 - know and understand the principles of applying automation in machinery construction and operation - T1A_W02
M1_W21 - have a basic knowledge of the circuit theory and the operation of electronic components, and know the structure and the principles of operating of basic electric devices - T1A_W02, T1A_W04
M1_W22 - have a basic knowledge necessary to understand non-technical constraints of engineering activities; graduates know the basic principles of occupational safety and health in the machine-building industry - T1A_W08
M1_W23 - have an elementary knowledge of the protection of intellectual property and patent law - T1A_W10
M1_W24 - have an elementary knowledge of management, including quality management, and of conducting business activity - T1A_W09, T1A_W11
M1_W25 - have an elementary knowledge of interpersonal and social communication as well as know the basic concepts concerning selected humanities courses - T1A_W08

SKILLS
M1_U01 - can obtain information from literature, databases, and other sources; graduates can integrate and interpret the obtained information; they can also draw conclusions as well as formulate and justify their opinions - T1A_U01
M1_U02 - can work individually and in groups; graduates can evaluate the amount of time required to complete a commissioned task; they can develop and implement work schedules ensuring that deadlines are met - T1A_U02
M1_U03 - can develop detailed results documentation of engineering tasks; graduates can prepare overviews of these results - T1A_U03
M1_U04 - can prepare and give short presentations on the results of the implementation of engineering tasks - T1A_U03, T1A_U04
M1_U05 - have a knowledge of a foreign language at a level which is sufficient for communication and for understanding the contents of specification sheets, application notes, and operating instructions of mechanical devices and information technology tools, and similar documents - T1A_U01, T1A_U06
M1_U06 - have the ability to supplement their education, among others, in order to improve their professional competence - T1A_U05
M1_U07 - can make use of the mathematical methods and models they have studied, and also apply computer simulations, in analysing and evaluating the operation of mechanical assemblies - T1A_U08, T1A_U09
M1_U08 - can analyse signals, using analogue and digital technologies as well as appropriate hardware and software tools - T1A_U08, T1A_U09
M1_U09 - can compare design solutions of mechanical components according to the adopted criteria - T1A_U09, T1A_U12
M1_U10 - can use appropriately selected information technology tools in simulating, designing, and evaluating mechanical components and assemblies - T1A_U07, T1A_U08, T1A_U09
M1_U11 - can use appropriately selected methods and devices enabling the measurement of basic mechanical quantities - T1A_U08, T1A_U09
M1_U12 - can plan and perform measurements of mechanical characteristics; graduates can present the obtained results in the numerical and graphical forms as well as interpret these results and draw appropriate conclusions - T1A_U07, T1A_U08
M1_U13 - can design technological processes and also select or design devices needed for implementing these processes - T1A_U13, T1A_U14
M1_U14 - can design machine parts, assemblies, and whole mechanical devices for various uses, applying appropriate methods, techniques, and tools - T1A_U16
M1_U15 - can use catalogues as well as national and international standards in order to select appropriate components for the designed mechanical systems - T1A_U01, T1A_U16
M1_U16 - can create programs for computer numerical control (CNC) machines or robots in order to manufacture simple machine parts, applying different methods - T1A_U16
M1_U17 - can present graphically as well as dimension machine components and assemblies; graduates can also develop technical documentation - T1A_U02, T1A_U03, T1A_U07, T1A_U16
M1_U18 - can perform kinematic and dynamic analyses of simple mechanisms - T1A_U08, T1A_U09, T1A_U13
M1_U19 - can determine the strength and rigidity conditions and apply them in designing machine parts - T1A_U14, T1A_U16
M1_U20 - can calculate the basic energy balance and analyse heat and flow phenomena in technological processes - T1A_U10, T1A_U14
M1_U21 - can assess the energy efficiency of the functioning of machines and devices - T1A_U13, T1A_U14
M1_U22 - 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 mechanical components, assemblies, and devices - T1A_U10
M1_U23 - apply safety and health regulations - T1A_U11
M1_U24 - can evaluate the relevance of standard methods and tools for solving simple engineering tasks typical of mechanics and construction of machinery; graduates can also select and use appropriate methods and tools - T1A_U15
M1_U25 - can observe and interpret the surrounding social phenomena and apply the theories they have studied to analysing selected problems - T1A_U10

SOCIAL COMPETENCE
M1_K01 - understand the need and know the possibilities of further education (second and third cycle courses, postgraduate courses, training courses), thus improving their professional, personal, and social competence - T1A_K01
M1_K02 - understand and realise the importance of non-technical aspects and results of professional activities of mechanical engineers, including the influence of these activities on the environment, and the responsibility for decisions pertaining to the activities - T1A_K02
M1_K03 - realise the importance of behaving in a professional way, adhering to the principles of professional ethics, and respecting the diversity of opinions and cultures - T1A_K05
M1_K04 - are aware of responsibility for their own work; they are prepared to obey the rules of working in a team and to take responsibility for tasks implemented together with other people - T1A_K03, T1A_K04
M1_K05 - can think and act in a resourceful way - T1A_K06
M1_K06 - are aware of the social role of technical universities graduates; in particular, they understand the need to formulate and inform the society, among others, through the mass media, about developments in Mechanics and Construction of Machinery and other aspects of activities of mechanical engineers; they endeavour to provide such information and opinions in a commonly understandable way - T1A_K07

Resolution No. 445/XXV/XV/2019 of the Senate of Bialystok University of Technology of 23 May 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 Mechanical Engineering of the first degree, general academic profile

List of the learning outcomes for the field of study relating to the universal descriptors of the first stage and descriptors of the second stage, as well as relating to engineering competences

Symbol - Learning outcomes for the field of study of Mechanical Engineering. After completing the first-cycle studies in the field of Mechanical 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
MB1_W01 - selected issues in the field of mathematics, physics and chemistry at an advanced level, necessary to describe physical phenomena and processes occurring in structural elements and in broadly understood mechanical systems - P6U_W, P6S_WG - P6S_WG
MB1_W02 - fundamentals of technical drawing, principles of construction, construction of various mechanical devices, including the selection of structural materials for their components, methods of shaping the properties of materials, design of assemblies and parts of mechanical systems with the use of Computer Aided Design and manufacturing - P6U_W, P6S_WG - P6S_WG
MB1_W03 - processes occurring in the life cycle of mechanical devices and systems and has knowledge of planning and supervising maintenance tasks - P6U_W, P6S_WG - P6S_WG
MB1_W04 - methods of measurement of basic quantities characterising mechanical elements and systems as well as computational methods and IT tools, necessary to develop measurement results of physical quantities and measurement uncertainty - P6U_W, P6S_WG - P6S_WG
MB1_W05 - methods of treatment and processing of various raw materials in the selection and design of appropriate tools and devices, used to shape the form, structure and properties of products - P6U_W,
P6S_WG - P6S_WG
MB1_W06 - programming methods and techniques to the extent necessary to understand and apply modern design, manufacturing, automation and robotisation techniques - P6U_W, P6S_WG - P6S_WG
MB1_W07 - topics in the field of theory of electrical circuits, operation of electronic and electrical devices used in machines and devices - P6U_W, P6S_WG - P6S_WG
MB1_W08 - basic principles of occupational health and safety applicable in the workplace and study, and safety requirements for the design of machinery and equipment - P6U_W, P6S_WG - P6S_WG
MB1_W09 - principles of intellectual property protection and patent law - P6U_W, P6S_WG, P6S_WK - P6S_WG, P6S_WK
MB1_W10 - issues in the field of management and economics, including quality management and running a business - P6U_W, P6S_WG, P6S_WK - P6S_WG, P6S_WK
MB1_W11 - principles of interpersonal and social communication and fundamental dilemmas of modern civilization - P6U_W, P6S_WG, P6S_WK - P6S_WG, P6S_WK

Skills: the graduate can
MB1_U01 - obtain information from literature, databases and other sources; is able to integrate the obtained information, interpret it, draw conclusions and formulate and justify opinions - P6U_U, P6S_UW, P6S_UK - P6S_UW
MB1_U02 - work individually and in a team; estimate the time needed to complete the assigned task; is able to develop and implement a work schedule ensuring meeting deadlines - P6U_U, P6S_UW, P6S_UO - P6S_UW
MB1_U03 - correctly develop and present documentation regarding the implementation of an engineering task adequate to the field of Mechanical Engineering - P6U_U, P6S_UW, P6S_UK - P6S_UW
MB1_U04 - use a foreign language at the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, which allows to communicate and understand catalogue cards, application notes, manuals for mechanical devices and IT tools and other documents - P6U_U, P6S_UW, P6S_UK - P6S_UW
MB1_U05 - use the known methods and mathematical models, as well as apply computer simulations, experimental methods to analyse and evaluate the operation of mechanical assemblies, including non-standard problems - P6U_U, P6S_UU, P6S_UW - P6S_UW
MB1_U06 - design a technological process and select or design devices and tools for its implementation - P6U_U, P6S_UW - P6S_UW
MB1_U07 - design machine parts, assemblies and entire mechanical devices for various applications, taking into account applicable safety regulations, using appropriate methods, techniques and tools, as well as perceive their non-technical aspects, including environmental, economic and legal - P6U_U, P6S_UW, P6S_UK - P6S_UW
MB1_U08 - use catalogues and national and international standards to select appropriate components for the designed mechanical system - P6U_U, P6S_UW, P6S_UK - P6S_UW
MB1_U09 - apply the principles of occupational health and safety and first aid in emergencies - P6U_U, P6S_UW, P6S_UO - P6S_UW
MB1_U10 - assess the usefulness of routine methods and tools for solving simple engineering tasks, typical for Mechanical Engineering, and select and use the appropriate methods and tools - P6U_U, P6S_UW - P6S_UW
MB1_U11 - observe and interpret the surrounding phenomena and use the learned theories to analyse real problems - P6S_UW, P6S_UK - P6S_UW

Social competences: the graduate is ready to
MB1_K01 - critically assess one's own knowledge and improve professional qualifications and self-educate - P6U_K, P6S_KK
MB1_K02 - behave in a professional manner, comply with the principles of professional ethics and respect the diversity of views and cultures, care for the achievements and traditions of the profession of mechanical engineer - P6U_K, P6S_KR
MB1_K03 - accept responsibility for own work and subordinate to the rules of teamwork, as well as take responsibility for jointly implemented tasks - P6U_K, P6S_KR
MB1_K04 - define priorities as well as identify and solve dilemmas related to the implementation of a task defined by oneself and others - P6U_K, P6S_KR
MB1_K05 - think and act in the entrepreneurial manner in fulfilling professional duties - P6U_K, P6S_KO

Meaning of symbols:
MB1 - learning outcomes in the field of Mechanical Engineering
W – category of knowledge
U - category of skills
K – category of social competences
01, 02,03…-learning outcome number
Meaning 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.