BA/BS in Production Engineering

General Description: Objective(s) of a study programme: To prepare a production engineering specialist having integrated knowledge of mechanical, electronic and information technologies as well as production organization, capable to understand technological processes, automated production, manage and supervise technological equipment, design and improve mechanical and mechatronic systems, independently adopt and implement solutions, innovatively work under competitive conditions and improve in professional activities. Learning outcomes: Knowledge and its application: 1. To have general fundamental knowledge of mathematics, physical and technological sciences, allowing to understand and describe the processes taking place in the study field of production engineering; 2. To know the essential concepts of production engineering and understand their content; 3. To know the materials used in production, their properties, criterion of selection and ways of processing; 4. To understand the management of technological equipment; 5. To know the principles of digital production, cloud manufacturing processes, the Internet of Things, business management systems and augmented reality. Special (engineering analysis and design) skills: 6. To evaluate processes in mechatronic systems when performing basic calculations, comparing and choosing conceptual solutions 7. To analyze and compare characteristics of materials, tools and equipment when developing the digital processing model 8. To formulate and perform design tasks in accordance with the standards and requirements defined by technical norms 9. To utilize computer programmes for calculation and design of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and automatic systems Ability to carry out research and practical activities: 10. To collect and analyse data to solve the set production tasks using various information sources and databases 11. To carry out research of technological equipment management parameters, formulate practical conclusions 12. To have the skills to work with typical equipment used in the production engineering study field 13. To establish technological processes by selecting technological equipment and tools, applying the principles of digital production 14. To select production equipment components to carry out production processes 15. To maintain and manage technological equipment, assessing its reliability and controlling the quality of the production 16. To implement production projects taking into account modern economic, environmental and human safety aspects 17. To apply the concepts of artificial intelligence and sustainability in the development of production projects 18. To collaborate with professionals of other professional activities Personal (decision-making, lifelong learning, collaboration and teamwork) skills: 19. To communicate professionally with specialists and clients in Lithuanian and foreign languages, when solving professional tasks, to learn independently in changing professional activities. 20. To independently organize activities of a company (branch), while understanding responsibility for the results of engineering activities Activities of teaching and learning: Lectures, workshops, practical works, practical seminars, laboratory works, simulations, individual tasks, group work, etc. Methods of assessment of learning achievements: Ten-point criteria-based assessment system and cumulative assessment system are used consisting of interim assessments, practical, control tasks, laboratory works report and defense, student's independent written work, course paper, individual and group assignments, presentation of results assessment. The final assessment consists of interim assessments and exam assessment in accordance with the proportions provided for each subject description. Framework: Study subjects (modules), practical training: Scope the main part of study field subjects is 150 credits (including practices). Main studied subjects: Physics, Engineering Graphics, Engineering Materials, Mathematics, Technical Measurements, Electrotechnics And Electronics, Engineering Mechanics, Computer-Aided Design, Basics of Automation, Engineering Research, Machine Elements, Technological Equipment For Material Processing, Programming, Environmental And Human Safety, Gear Management Systems, Exploitation of Technological Equipment, Production Technologies, Computer-Aided Design For Material Processing, Economics And Management of Companies, Production Management, etc. The total duration of practices is 30 credits: Cognitive, Measurement, Exploitation, Technological, Graduation Practice. Specializations: Optional courses: Subjects of General and Digital Competences (Self-) Development (15 credits): Professional German Language / Professional English Language / Professional Russian Language; Sociology / Philosophy /Fundamentals of Law; Digital Technologies; Professional Language. Deepening in the field (15 credits): Basics of Robotics / Special Manufacturing Technology; Modernization of Technological Devices / Image Processing in Automated Manufacturing; Automatic Control of Technological Processes / Programming of Industrial Robots. Distinctive features of a study programme: Graduates of the study programme will be distinguished by "engineering versatility" due to the integrated knowledge of mechanics, electronics, computer science acquired during their studies, which will give them a competitive advantage in the labor market. Graduates will be able to use modern software design packages CAD / CAM / CAE, maintain CNC machines, mechatronic systems, laser equipment, perform engineering and consulting work in newly developed and modernized production companies that require integrated knowledge. Access to professional activity or further study: Access to professional activity: Graduates of the Production Engineering study programme will be able to work in production companies as technologists-programmers, capable to work with modern technologies; foremen, production managers, capable to organize the production process, understanding the importance of modernizing production processes, capable to select, assemble and adjust new equipment. The shortage of these specialists is felt in the innovative manufacturing sector, which is based on advanced technologies and has potential for development. Access to further study: Graduates can continue their studies in Lithuanian and foreign higher education institutions in mechanical and electronic engineering study fields second cycle study programmes.