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;