Mechanical Engineering (MBMS2SL)

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

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. 30/51/2012 of the Senate of Bialystok University of Technology of 24 May 2012 on determining learning outcomes for second cycle courses in the field of Mechanics and Construction of Machinery at Bialystok University of Technology

Meaning of symbols:
M (before underscores) – learning outcomes for the field of study
W – category of knowledge
U – category of skills
K (after underscores) – category of social competence
T2A – learning outcomes in the educational area of technical sciences for second cycle courses
01, 02, 03 and subsequent numbers – number of the learning outcome

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

KNOWLEDGE
M2_W01 - have an extended and in-depth knowledge of selected areas of mathematics, physics, and chemistry, useful for formulating and solving complex tasks in Mechanics and Construction of Machinery - T2A_W01
M2_W02 - have a systematised and theoretically-based knowledge of mechanics, including the knowledge necessary to perform analyses of mechanical elements of machines and of phenomena occurring in different processes and devices - T2A_W01, T2A_W03, T2A_W04
M2_W03 - have a systematised and theoretically-based knowledge of machine design; graduates know computer tools for designing, modelling and simulating mechanical structures and systems in Mechanics and Construction of Machinery - T2A_W03, T2A_W04, T2A_W07
M2_W04 - 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 in Mechanics and Construction of Machinery - T2A_W04, T2A_W06
M2_W05 - have a systematised and theoretically-based knowledge of construction material properties and selection as well as methods of their properties forming - T2A_W02, T2A_W03, T2A_W07
M2_W06 - know and understand advanced information technology methods used in designing, producing, and controlling mechanical systems in Mechanics and Construction of Machinery - T2A_W03, T2A_W07
M2_W07 - have an extended and in-depth knowledge of production processes and systems as well as of the influence of the parameters of these processes on the construction and utilitarian parameters of manufactured objects - T2A_W03, T2A_W05
M2_W08 - have the knowledge of the present state of technology, the latest development trends, and the most important new achievements in Mechanics and Construction of Machinery - T2A_W05
M2_W09 - have a systematised knowledge necessary to understand social, economic, legal, and other non-technical constraints in engineering, and take them into consideration in engineering practice - T2A_W08
M2_W10 - know and understand rules of creating and developing different forms of individual business activity, applying the knowledge of these branches and disciplines of science which pertain to Mechanics and Construction of Machinery - T2A_W08
M2_W11 - have the knowledge of management, including quality management, and of conducting business activity - T2A_W09, T2A_W11
M2_W12 - know and understand basic notions and regulations regarding the protection of industrial property and copyright, and realize the necessity to manage intellectual property resources; graduates can use patent information resources - T2A_W10

SKILLS
M2_U01 - can obtain information from literature, databases, and other sources; can integrate and interpret the obtained information; graduates can also draw conclusions as well as formulate and justify their opinions - T2A_U01
M2_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 - T2A_U02
M2_U03 - can develop detailed results documentation of experiments and design or research tasks; graduates can prepare overviews of these results - T2A_U04, T2A_U08
M2_U04 - can prepare and give short presentations on the results of the implementation of engineering tasks - T2A_U03, T2A_U04
M2_U05 - have a knowledge of a foreign language at a level which is sufficient for communication, including communication on professional issues, and for reading and understanding professional literature as well as for preparing and giving short presentations on the implementation of design or research tasks - T2A_U04, T2A_U06
M2_U06 - can determine the directions of their further education and implement the self-education process - T2A_U05
M2_U07 - can make use of the mathematical methods and models they have studied, modifying them appropriately if necessary, for analysing and evaluating the operation of mechanical systems - T2A_U08, T2A_U09,
T2A_U15
M2_U08 - can plan and conduct experiments, including performing measurements and computer simulations; graduates can interpret the obtained results and draw conclusions - T2A_U08, T2A_U09, T2A_U15
M2_U09 - can plan the process of testing complex mechanical structures and systems - T2A_U08,
T2A_U09, T2A_U15 T2A_U18
M2_U10 - according to the predefined specification including also non-technical aspects, can design complex devices, structures or processes, and implement these designs (at least partially), using the right methods, techniques and tools, also by adapting the existing tools or by developing new ones to complete the projects - T2A_U13, T2A_U14,
T2A_U19, T2A_U17
M2_U11 - can design machine parts, sets, and whole mechanical devices, using appropriate methods, techniques and tools, and can suggest improving the existing technical solutions - T2A_U10, T2A_U16
M2_U12 - can formulate, using appropriate analytical, simulation and experimental tools, and test hypotheses connected to modelling and designing of mechanical elements, structures and systems as well as to designing their production processes - T2A_U09, T2A_U11
M2_U13 - can determine the structures of flexible manufacturing systems and know various forms of production organisation; graduates can also use different components of computer-integrated manufacturing - T2A_U10,
T2A_U13
M2_U14 - can integrate their knowledge in the areas of: mechanics, fundamentals of design, materials science, production technologies and other disciplines, applying the system approach and taking into account non-technical aspects (including economic and legal ones) to formulate and solve tasks connected to modelling and designing mechanical elements, structures, and systems, and to designing their production processes - T2A_U07,
T2A_U10
M2_U15 - can evaluate the costs of designing and producing mechanical structures or systems - T2A_U14
M2_U16 - can suggest improvements to the existing design solutions and models of elements, structures and systems - T2A_U15, T2A_U16
M2_U17 - can evaluate the relevance and the possibility of using new achievements in the areas of materials, elements, design and manufacturing methods for designing and producing structures and systems including innovative solutions - T2A_U12, T2A_U16
M2_U18 - can integrate their knowledge from different sources to formulate and solve tasks comprising the design of mechanical elements, sets, and devices - T2A_U01, T2A_U10, T2A_U18
M2_U19 - are prepared to work in industry, and know the safety regulations connected with such work - T2A_U13
M2_U20 - can evaluate the relevance of methods and tools used for solving engineering tasks typical of Mechanics and Construction of Machinery (this involves understanding of the limitations of these methods and tools); graduates can solve complex engineering tasks, including non-standard tasks as well as tasks including research components, also by applying conceptually new methods - T2A_U18

SOCIAL COMPETENCE
M2_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 - T2A_K01
M2_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 - T2A_K02
M2_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 - T2A_K05
M2_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 - T2A_K03, T2A_K04
M2_K05 - can think and act in a resourceful way - T2A_K06
M2_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 - T2A_K07

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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 Mechanical Engineering, general academic orientation

Symbol - Symbols of the learning outcomes for the field of Mechanical Engineering, After having completed the second-cycle studies in the field of Mechanical Engineering, graduates: - 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 7 - Reference to the engineering competences 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 7

KNOWLEDGE: know and understand
M2_W01 - at an advanced level - selected aspects of mathematics, physics, and chemistry, useful for formulating and solving complex tasks in Mechanical Engineering - P7U_W, P7S_WG - P7S_WG
M2_W02 - at an advanced level - problems from the field of mechanics, including the knowledge necessary to perform kinematic and stress-strength analyses of machine components and analyses of the phenomena occurring in different processes and devices, as well as plan and conduct experiments - P7U_W, P7S_WG - P7S_WG
M2_W03 - at an advanced level - fundamentals of machine design as well as computer tools for designing, modeling and simulating mechanical structures and systems in Mechanical Engineering- P7U_W, P7S_WG - P7S_WG
M2_W04 - at an advanced level - selected issues connected with the life cycle of mechanical and systems devices - P7U_W, P7S_WG - P7S_WG
M2_W05 - at an advanced level - advanced information technology methods used in producing and controlling mechanical systems in Mechanical Engineering - P7U_W, P7S_WG - P7S_WG
M2_W06 - at an advanced level - production processes and systems as well as the influence of the parameters of these processes on the structural and functional parameters of manufactured objects - P7U_W, P7S_WG - P7S_WG
M2_W07 - the present state of technology and the latest development trends in Mechanical Engineering - P7U_W, P7S_WG - P7S_WG
M2_W08 - social, economic, legal, and other non-technical issues in engineering and fundamental problems of the contemporary civilization - P7U_W, P7S_WK - P7S_WK
M2_W09 - principles of creating and developing different forms of individual entrepreneurship in the field relevant to mechanics as well as construction and operation of machinery - P7U_W, P7S_WK - P7S_WK
M2_W10 - notions and regulations regarding the protection of industrial property and copyright, and issues related to intellectual property management - P7U_W, P7S_WK - P7S_WK

SKILLS: are able to
M2_U01 - plan and manage the work of a team and ensure proper execution of the assigned tasks - P7U_U, P7S_UO
M2_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 to prepare and deliver short presentations on the implementation of design or research projects - P7S_UK
M2_U03 - determine the directions of their further education and implement the self-education process, as well as guide others in this area - P7U_U, P7S_UU
M2_U04 - employ the studied mathematical methods and models and modify them appropriately if necessary in order to analyse and evaluate the operation of mechanical systems - P7U_U, P7S_UU, P7S_UW - P7S_UW
M2_U05 - use appropriate terminology to communicate with diverse audiences on issues related to the field of Mechanical Engineering - P7S_UK
M2_U06 - hold debates on specialised topics - P7U_U, P7S_UK
M2_U07 - can plan and perform experiments, including measurements and computer simulations, and also interpret the obtained results and draw conclusions - P7U_U, P7S_UW - P7S_UW
M2_U08 - design complex devices, structures or processes, and implement them at least partially, using the appropriate methods and tools, according to the predefined specification, including the non-technical aspects - P7U_U, P7S_UW - P7S_UW
M2_U09 - critically analyse existing design solutions and suggest improvements, as well as make a preliminary economic assessment of these design solutions - P7U_U, P7S_UW - P7S_UW
M2_U10 - formulate, using appropriate analytical, simulation and experimental tools, and test hypotheses connected to modeling and designing of mechanical elements, structures and systems as well as design their production processes - P7U_U, P7S_UW - P7S_UW
M2_U11 - determine the structures of flexible manufacturing systems and use different components of computer-integrated manufacturing - P7U_U, P7S_UW - P7S_UW
M2_U12 - integrate their knowledge from various fields using a systematic approach, including non-technical aspects, to formulate and solve tasks connected to modeling and designing mechanical elements, structures, and systems, and design their production processes - P7U_U, P7S_UW - P7S_UW
M2_U13 - evaluate the relevance and applicability of new advances in the area of materials, design and manufacturing methods to produce structures and systems of an innovative nature, including non-typical tasks and those with a research component - P7U_U, P7S_UW - P7S_UW

SOCIAL COMPETENCE: are ready to
M2_K01 - analyse the received content and evaluate it critically - P7U_K, P7S_KK
M2_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
M2_K03 - meet social needs, take and coordinate initiatives for the benefit of the social environment - P7U_K, P7S_KO
M2_K04 - undertake activities in behalf of the public interest - P7U_K, P7S_KO
M2_K05 - think and act in a resourceful way in their professional roles - P7U_K, P7S_KO
M2_K06 - fulfil their professional duties responsibly and educate further on issues related to the nature of their professional roles - P7U_K, P7S_KR
M2_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:
M2 – learning outcomes for the field of Mechanical Engineering
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 on the Integrated Qualifications System):
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;