BA/BS in Construction Engineering

General Description: Objective(s) of a study programme: The aim of Professional Bachelor study programme of Construction Engineering is to prepare highly qualified construction engineers, who are able to assess the building materials, product characteristics, field of application and modern construction technologies and who are able to use the most advanced design and modeling systems of construction information as well as organizing of construction works and preparation of estimated outlay documentation. Learning outcomes: The graduate of Construction Engineering programme will be able to: 1. Know and apply common patterns and laws of natural sciences and mathematics in civil engineering. 2. Know, understand and apply the key concepts of the study field of civil engineering. 3. Analyze problems related to construction activity by planning their solution strategies. 4. Interpret the processed data to solve the problems of innovation in construction. 5. Collect independently, analyze, process and interpret data necessary problem solving in implementing innovations in the area of construction. 6. Recognize and apply professional solutions in order to achieve balance in terms of costs, benefit, safety, quality, reliability, suitability for use and environmental impact. 7. Find and interpret professional information in databases and scientific and engineering information sources. 8. Conduct experiments by using laboratory equipment, process and produce practical conclusions on the findings in the area of civil engineering. 9. Prepare the structural part of a project and choose optimum construction methods taking into consideration the construction environment, aesthetic and architectural aspects, economic factors and anticipated maintenance conditions. 10. Apply of International, European and Lithuanian regulatory technical construction documents and standards in the designing of buildings and construction process. 11. Plan and organize of the construction process, while ensuring quality of works and environmental and human safety. 12. Use of information technology and basic software, employment of applications in the designing of buildings and preparation of estimate documentation. 13. Apply creative, innovative and reasonable thinking, ability to solve problems of civil engineering and handle issues individually and in a team. 14. Know the key processes of construction project implementation and management, planning and organisation of activities of a construction company/subsidiary. Activities of teaching and learning: The Construction Engineering study programme is oriented to the development of generic and specialist competences and creativity: lectures, seminars, discussions, individual and group projects, practice, case studies, public presentation and defense of projects, mind-maps, problem - solving reading, writing articles, information search and systematizing, etc. Methods of student achievement assessment: The assessment of the learning outcomes of the study programme is carried out during the semester and the examination session applying a cumulative assessment system. During the semester, the learning outcomes are assessed by means of interim assignments: tests, individual and group projects, case studies, information search and systematizing, discussions, essays, independent creative tasks, seminars, term papers, practice reports, examinations, final projects and / or qualifying exams. Framework: Study subjects (modules), practical training: Study subjects (124 credits): Mathematics, Professional foreign language (English), Standard of language, Construction materials, Geodesy, Basics of construction, Engineering and special graphics, Physics, Applied mechanics, Methodology of applied research, Constructions of buildings, Building Information Modeling, Regulation of construction law, Construction work technology, Environmental and human safety, Geotechnical, Engineering systems of buildings, Basic principles of construction calculations, Construction Business Economics, Construction Project Management, Energy efficiency research for buildings, Industrial building construction A1, Structural Modeling in BIM A1, Building Reconstruction and Repair Technologies A2, Building repair and structural reinforcement technologies A2, Construction organization. Optional subjects (6 credits). Practices (38 credits): Manufacturing of Construction Materials, Construction Works, Construction Business, Construction Technology, Construction Work Organization, Final Practice. Graduation Paper (12 credits). Specializations: - Optional courses: It is possible: - to select optional subjects; - to select alternative subjects. Distinctive features of a study programme: During the study process students are able to evaluate the properties of building materials, products, field of application and are able to apply in the design and construction of structures; they use advanced design technologies and information modeling systems for designing and building information design of constructional works, are able to preparation of cost estimates; plans and organizes the construction works applying modern construction technologies and modern methods of management of construction. Access to professional activity or further study: Access to professional activity: Graduates will be able to pursue a career in construction engineers: construction work executives, technical maintenance of building construction, Estimators in various construction, design companies and public organizations. Have a great opportunity to create a private business. Access to further study: Access to the second cycle studies upon meeting requirements set by the accepting higher education institution.