mechanical engineering (MB-NM3O)

Specification of the learning outcomes on the faculty of Mechanical Engineering, the MSc studies, general academic profile:

• In respect to KNOWLEDGE, a faculty graduate:
- has expanded and deepened knowledge of mathematics and other areas relevant to the studied field of study, useful for formulating and solving complex tasks from the scope of the studied field of study, for example. modelling and analysis of advanced components and mechanical systems and processes;
- has a detailed knowledge of the fields of study related to the field of study of mechanics and mechanical engineering;
- presents systematic and theoretically grounded general knowledge covering key issues from the scope of the studied area of mechanics and engineering, for example. engineering mechanics, covering the base of analytical mechanics, vibration theory, the theory of elasticity, plasticity and fatigue strength, including the knowledge necessary to understand and perform an analysis of the physical phenomena occurring in industrial processes and in the operation of complex mechanical systems;
- presents broader and deeper knowledge of the processes of fabrication and assembly of mechanical systems including the effect of these parameters on the performance of the processes of produced components and systems;
- presents theoretically grounded detailed knowledge related to the selected topics from the scope of the studied area of mechanics and mechanical engineering;
- has knowledge of the current developmental trends and the most important new achievements in the field of mechanics and mechanical engineering and related disciplines;
- has a basic knowledge of the life cycle of the equipment, facilities, and technical systems;
- knows the basic methods, techniques, tools and materials used in solving complex engineering tasks in the field of mechanical engineering and operation of machinery or vehicles,
- presents the knowledge necessary to understand the social, economic, legal and other non-technical considerations of engineering activities and their role in engineering practice;
- has basic knowledge of management, including quality management and business;
- has extended and deepened knowledge in the field of machine and system design, as well as in the field of computerization and process automation;
- knows and understands the basic concepts and principles of the protection of industrial property and copyright and the need for management of intellectual property; can make use of patent information resources;
- knows the basic principles of creating and developing various forms of entrepreneurship;

• In respect to ABILITIES, a faculty graduate:
a) general abilities (not directly connected with the field of engineering education):

- is able to obtain information from literature, databases and other sources, also in English or another foreign language recognized as a language of international communication in the field of the studied field of study; is able to integrate the information obtained, to make their interpretation and critical evaluation, as well as draw conclusions and formulate and fully justified opinions;
- can use a variety of techniques to communicate in a professional environment as well as in other environments, also in English or another foreign language recognized as a language of international communication in the field of study that is being studied, that is, mechanics and mechanical engineering;
- is able to prepare a study paper in Polish and short scientific report in a foreign language which is considered essential for the field of science represented by him/her, showing the results of his/her own research;
- is able to decide on how to implement further (self-)learning directions and processes;
- is able to prepare and present a short oral presentation on specific issues of mechanics and mechanical engineering, also in English or another foreign language recognized as a language of international communication;
- demonstrates language skills in the discipline being studied in accordance with the requirements for level B2+ of the European Framework of Reference for Languages;
- use English or another foreign language recognized as the language of international communicate, also in professional matters, to read and understand profesional literature, as well as prepare and deliver a short presentation on the implementation of a project or research task;

b) basic engineering abilities:
- is able to use information and communication technologies relevant to the tasks typical for given engineering activities;
- is able to plan and carry out experiments of mechanical, manufacturing and exploitation type, including measurements and computer simulations, as well as interpret the results and draw conclusions;
- can formulate and solve engineering tasks and basic research problems with the help of analytical, simulation, and experimental methods;
- can - when formulating and solving engineering tasks - integrate knowledge of various scientific and/or other disciplines relevant to the direction of mechanics and mechanical engineering, and apply a systemic approach, when taking into account the non-technical aspects;
- can formulate and test hypotheses related to the problems of engineering and simple research problems;
- can evaluate the usefulness and the usability of new developments in materials, methods of design and manufacture to design, manufacture and operate different mechanical systems, including the ones that incorporate innovative solutions;
- is prepared to work in an industrial environment and knows the principles of occupational health and safety associated with this work;
- is able to estimate the costs of the design and implementation processes;

c) abilities directly connected with engineering activity:
- can make a critical analysis of the functioning of the machine or a process and evaluate the existing technical solutions;
- is able to suggest improvements to the existing technical and technological solutions;
- is able to identify and formulate the specification of complex engineering tasks specific to the field of the study of mechanics and mechanical engineering, including non-standard tasks, when taking into account the non-technical aspects;
- is able to assess the suitability of methods and tools to solve engineering tasks, typical for the engineering discipline being studied, including the limitations of these methods and/or scientific (research) tools;
- is able to solve complex engineering tasks, characteristic of the studied field of study of mechanics and mechanical engineering, including the tasks with research components, and /or the application of the new (research) method;
- can - according to pre-set specifications - design and implement, at least in part, a complex device, object, system or production process relative to the studied field of study, when using appropriate methods, techniques, and tools, including the tools adapted appropriately, or developing new tools;
- is able to assess the design specification of a complex mechanical system, including its legal aspects, such the protection of intellectual property as well as some other non-technical aspects, such as the impact on the environment (noise, etc.).
- is able to integrate knowledge from the fields of electronics, electricity, automation, computing and other branches of science when making an attempt to solve tasks related to the modelling and design elements, and mechanical systems, as well as design processes necessary for their preparation with the application of a systemic approach, when taking into account the non-technical aspects (including the ones of economic and/or legal nature);
- can design machine elements and systems taking into account the selected operational and economic criteria, while using computer tools;
- is able to assess and compare the solutions of design and fabrication processes and/or mechanical systems, due to the set of criteria of exploitation and economic performance, and suggest improvements;
- is able to plan and carry out the simulation and measurement of the operating characteristics of mechanical systems;
- is also able to plan the process of testing a complex mechanical system;
- is able to analyse complex mechanical systems using modern computer-aided design tools;
- is able to interact with other people as part of team work, take a leading role in teams and manage the work of the team;

• In respect to COMPETENCES, a faculty graduate
- is able to define the directions of further education and pursue self-directed learning; in case of difficulties with solving the problem on his own s/he is used to consulting the experts;
- can think and act in a creative and enterprising way;
- is aware of the importance and understanding of non-technical aspects and effects of engineering activities, including their impact on the environment and the emerging responsibility for decisions associated with this form of behaviour.
- is able to work in a group in a variety of roles, including the management of a small team, as the same time taking responsibility for the results of the team’s work; she/he can assess the time-consuming issues of task;
- is able to properly identify the priorities necessary for the completion of specific task;
- correctly identifies and resolves dilemmas recognized in the engineering profession;
- understands the need for formulating and communicating information on the achievements of the discipline of construction and operation of machinery in a way universally understandable, when taking into account different points of view.

The study program was established by Resolution No. 1471/09 / VI / 2019 of the Senate of the University of Bielsko-Biala of September 6, 2019.

Learning outcomes in the field of Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering, second-cycle studies, education profile: general academic:
1. In terms of knowledge, the studies’ graduate:
- has extended and deepened knowledge in the field of mathematics and other areas relevant to the studied field of study, useful for formulating and solving complex tasks in the field of the studied field of study, e.g. for modeling and analyzing advanced mechanical elements and systems as well as technological processes;
- has detailed knowledge of the fields of study related to the studied field of mechanics and mechanical engineering;
- has a structured, theoretically-based general knowledge covering key issues in the field of mechanics and machine construction, such as technical mechanics, including the basics of analytical mechanics, the theory of vibration, the theory of elasticity, plasticity and fatigue strength, including the knowledge necessary to understand and analyze physical phenomena occurring in technological processes and in the operation of complex mechanical systems;
- has extended and in-depth knowledge of the processes of manufacturing components and assembling mechanical systems, including the impact of the parameters of these processes on the operational parameters of manufactured components and systems;
- has theoretically based detailed knowledge related to selected issues in the field of studied mechanics and machine construction;
- has knowledge of development trends and the most important new achievements in the field of mechanics and machine construction and related scientific disciplines;
- has basic knowledge about the life cycle of devices, facilities and technical systems;
- knows the basic methods, techniques, tools and materials used in solving complex engineering tasks in the field of mechanics, construction and operation of machines or vehicles;
- has the knowledge necessary to understand the social, economic, legal and other non-technical conditions of engineering activities and to take them into account in engineering practice;
- has basic knowledge of management, including quality management and running a business;
- has extended and deepened knowledge in the field of designing machines and systems as well as in the field of computerization and automation of processes;
- knows and understands the basic concepts and principles of industrial property protection and copyright and the need to manage intellectual property resources; is able to use patent information resources;
- knows the basic principles of creating and developing various forms of entrepreneurship;

2. In terms of skills, the studies’ graduate:
- is able to obtain information from literature sources, databases and other sources, also in English or another foreign language recognized as the language of international communication in the field of study; is able to integrate the obtained information, interpret and critically evaluate it, as well as draw conclusions and formulate and comprehensively justify opinions;
- has the ability to self-educate, e.g. in order to improve professional competences;
- is able to use various techniques to communicate in a technical environment, also in English or another foreign language recognized as the language of international communication;
- is able to prepare a well-documented technical study in the field of mechanics, construction and operation of machines in Polish and a foreign language;
- is able to prepare and present a short oral presentation on detailed issues in the field of mechanics and machine construction, also in English or another foreign language recognized as the language of international communication;
- can work individually and in a team; can estimate the time needed to complete the assigned task; can develop and implement a work schedule that ensures meeting deadlines;
- has language skills in the field of the studied discipline in accordance with the requirements set out for level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, has the ability to use a specialist language in the field of study;
- is able to use information and communication techniques appropriate for the implementation of tasks typical for engineering activities;
- is able to use standards and catalogs in order to select the appropriate components of the designed system or system;
- is able to plan and carry out experiments of mechanical systems and technological processes, including measurements and computer simulations, as well as interpret the obtained results and draw conclusions;
- is able to formulate an algorithm and use appropriate IT tools to develop computer programs supporting engineering works;
- is able to formulate and solve engineering tasks using analytical, simulation and experimental methods;
- is able to perceive systemic and non-technical aspects when formulating and solving engineering tasks;
- has the necessary preparation to work in an industrial environment; knows the rules of occupation health and safety;
- is able to make a preliminary economic analysis of undertaken engineering activities;
- is able to critically analyze the way of functioning and evaluate - especially in connection with the studied field of study - existing technical solutions, in particular devices, facilities, systems, mechanical processes;
- can identify and formulate a specification of simple engineering tasks of a practical nature, typical for the studied engineering discipline;
- is able to assess the usefulness of routine methods and tools for solving a simple engineering task of a practical nature, typical for the studied engineering discipline, and to apply the appropriate method and tools;
- is able to use the known methods and mathematical models to analyze and evaluate the operation of elements, mechanical systems and technological processes typical of the studied discipline;
- is able to design and implement, at least partially, elements and simple devices, objects, systems or mechanical processes, especially typical for the studied engineering discipline, using appropriate methods, techniques and tools;
- is able to design the process of manufacturing machine elements and assembling mechanical systems;
- is able to design the process of operating machines and devices, especially those typical for the studied discipline, to ensure their reliable operation;
- is able to develop computational models of simple mechanical systems and carry out their analysis;
- is able to plan the implementation process (from idea to prototype testing) of a simple mechanical device, taking into account the systemic approach and cost estimation while noticing non-technical aspects;
- can use computer-aided design tools for analysis, simulation and design of mechanical components and systems or technological processes;

3. In terms of social competences, the studies’ graduate:
- understands the need and knows the possibilities of continuous training (second-cycle studies, post-graduate studies, courses) and improving professional, personal and social competences; in case of difficulties with solving the problem on their own, consult experts;
- is aware of the importance and understands the non-technical aspects and effects of the activities of a mechanical engineer, including its impact on the environment and the related responsibility for decisions;
- is able to work and cooperate in a team, taking on different roles in it, is aware of responsibility for own work and is ready to comply with the rules of teamwork and take responsibility for jointly performed tasks;
- is able to properly define priorities for the implementation of a task defined by himself or others;
- correctly identifies and resolves dilemmas related to the practice of the profession;
- is able to think and act in an entrepreneurial way;
- is aware of the social role of a graduate of a technical university, and in particular understands the need to publish information and opinions on achievements in the field of construction and operation of machines and other aspects of engineering activity; endeavors to provide such information and opinions in a generally understandable way.
- is aware of the importance and understands the non-technical aspects and effects of the activities of a mechanical engineer, including its impact on the environment and the related responsibility for decisions made.
The study program was established by Resolution No. 1617/05/VII/2021 of the Senate of the University of Bielsko-Biala of May 25, 2021.