BSc in Mechanical Engineering

1. Name of the bachelor’s programme: Mechanical Engineering

2. A The level of qualification that can be obtained in the undergraduate programme and the designation of the qualification in the diploma: 

• level of qualification: bachelor (baccalaureus, bachelor, abbreviated: BSc-) degree 
• qualification: Mechanical Engineer

3. Field of study: Technology  

4. Training period: 7 semesters 

5. Number of credits required to obtain a bachelor’s degree: 210 credits 

• orientation of the programme: balanced (40-60%) 
• credit value assigned to the thesis: 15 credits  
• minimum credit value for optional subjects: 10 credits 

6. The field of study classification according to the unified classification system for training areas qualifications: 521/0715  

7. Training objectives and professional competencies of the bachelor’s programme   

The aim of the training is to develop professional competencies of students. The training objective is to train mechanical engineers who are capable of operating and maintaining machines and mechanical equipment, introducing and applying mechanical engineering technologies, organizing and managing work, and performing tasks of average complexity in technical development, research and design according to the needs of the labor market. They are prepared to continue their studies in a master's degree programme. 

7.1. Professional competencies to be acquired  

7.1.1. The Mechanical Engineer 

a) according to his/her knowledge  

• has a comprehensive knowledge of the basic facts, directions and boundaries of the subject area of 521/0715 the technical field.
• has a comprehensive knowledge of the general and specific mathematical, natural and social science principles, rules, relationships and procedures necessary for the cultivation of the technical field.
• has a comprehensive knowledge of the conceptual system, the most important relationships and theories related to his/her field.
• has a comprehensive knowledge of the knowledge acquisition and problem-solving methods of the main theories of his/her field.
• has a comprehensive knowledge of basic economic, business and legal rules and tools.
• has a thorough knowledge of the structural materials used in the mechanical engineering field, their production methods and the conditions for their application.
• has a basic knowledge of the principles and methods of machine design, machine manufacturing technology, control engineering procedures and operational processes.
• has a comprehensive knowledge of the operating principles and structural units of the applied work and power machines, mechanical equipment and devices.
• at an applied level, he/she knows the measurement procedures used in mechanical engineering, their tools, instruments, and measuring equipment.
• at an applied level, he/she knows the expectations and requirements of the fields of work and fire protection, safety technology, and occupational health related to his/her field, as well as the relevant regulations of environmental protection.
• has a comprehensive knowledge of the foundations of the fields of logistics, management, environmental protection, quality assurance, information technology, law, and economics organically related to the field of mechanical engineering, their limits and requirements.
• has a thorough knowledge of the learning, knowledge acquisition, and data collection methods of the field of mechanical engineering, their ethical limitations, and problem-solving techniques.
• has knowledge of the methods and tools of corporate economics and cost-benefit analysis based on technical foundations.
• can interpret, characterize and model the structure and operation of the structural units and elements of mechanical systems, the design and relationship of the applied system elements.
• can apply the related calculation and modeling principles and methods of mechanical product, process and technological design.

b) according to his/her competencies 

• able to perform basic analysis of the disciplines that make up the knowledge system of the technical field, to formulate the connections synthetically and to perform adequate evaluation activities.
• able to apply the most important terminologies, theories and procedures of the given technical field when performing the tasks related to them. 
• able to plan, organize and carry out independent learning.
• able to identify routine professional problems, to explore, formulate and solve them (through the practical application of standard operations) the theoretical and practical background necessary for their solution.
• able to understand and use the professional literature, computer science and library resources of his/her field.
• able to apply the acquired IT knowledge in solving tasks arising in his/her field.
• able to create basic models of technical systems and processes.
• able to use his/her knowledge creatively and effectively manage the resources of his/her workplace.
• able to apply and comply with safety, fire protection and hygiene rules and regulations during his/her work.
• able to communicate in a professionally adequate manner, orally and in writing, in his/her native language and at least one foreign language, in accordance with his/her field of expertise.
• able to apply the technical specifications related to the operation of mechanical systems, the principles of setting up and operating machines and mechanical equipment, and their economic relationships.
• able to manage and control specialized technological production processes, keeping in mind the elements of quality assurance and quality control. 
• able to diagnose mechanical failures, select troubleshooting operations, and solve repair technology tasks.

c) according to his/her attitudes 

• assumes and authentically represents the social role of his profession and its fundamental relationship to the world.
• is open to learning about and accepting professional, technological development and innovation in the technical field, and authentically conveys it. 
• strives to make his self-education a means of achieving his professional goals.
• makes decisions in situations that require a complex approach or unexpected decisions, taking into full consideration the laws and ethical norms. 
• strives to solve problems in cooperation with others, if possible.
• strives to ensure that his self-education in the field of mechanical engineering is continuous and consistent with his professional goals.
• strives to ensure that his tasks and management decisions are made by learning the opinions of his managed colleagues, preferably in cooperation. 
• has the necessary perseverance and tolerance for monotony to perform practical activities.
• open to the use of IT tools, strives to learn and apply software related to the field of mechanical engineering, knows and handles at least one such programme at a skilled level.
• open and receptive to the application of new, modern and innovative procedures and methods related to ecological farming and health awareness.
• by using his/her acquired technical knowledge, he/she strives to learn as thoroughly as possible about observable phenomena, to describe and explain their laws.
• during his/her work, he/she complies with and enforces the relevant safety, health protection, environmental protection, quality assurance and inspection requirements.

d) according to his/her autonomy and responsibilities  

• even in unexpected decision-making situations, he/she independently considers and develops comprehensive, foundational professional questions based on given sources.
• he/she responsibly professes and represents the values ​​of the engineering profession and is open to professionally based critical comments.
• In performing his/her professional tasks, he/she also cooperates with qualified specialists from other (primarily technical, economic and legal) fields.
• He/she reveals the shortcomings of the applied technologies, the risks of the processes and initiates the taking of measures to reduce them.
• He/she closely monitors the legal, technical, technological and administrative changes related to the field.
• He/she manages the work of the personnel entrusted to him/her, supervises the operation of machines and equipment based on the instructions of his/her workplace manager.
• He/she evaluates the efficiency, effectiveness and safety of the work of his/her subordinates.
• Pays attention to promoting the professional development of his subordinates, managing and assisting their efforts in this direction, and applying the principle of equal access.
• Shares his experiences with his colleagues, thus also helping their development.
• Takes responsibility for his technical analyses.

8. Characteristics of the programme 

8.1. Professional characteristics 

8.1.1. Disciples and scientific fields leading to the professional qualification on which the major is built: 

• natural science knowledge [mathematics (at least 12 credits), mechanics, engineering physics, technical chemistry, general technical knowledge] 35-50 credits;
• economic and human knowledge (economics and management knowledge, quality assurance, environmental awareness and energy management, public administration legal knowledge, knowledge in humanities) 14-30 credits;
• mechanical engineering professional knowledge (information technology, materials science, mechanical design and modeling, manufacturing technology, heat and fluid science, electrical engineering, measurement and control technology, safety technology, operation and maintenance knowledge) 70-105 credits.

8.1.2.  Considering the optional specializations: 

• modeling, structural design, and editing of machine elements, machines, mechanical devices, building mechanical equipment and structures, heat and flow engineering, and chemical processes,
• production design and control of machine and metal, polymer and composite structures and their elements, development of assembly technology,
• diagnostic testing of machines and mechanical systems, development of maintenance and reliability tasks,
• operation, control, and application of construction mechanization technologies, mechanical technological processes, and mechatronic systems, 
• organization of mechanical equipment servicing,
• application of environmentally friendly technologies, creation of an industrial environment, design and manufacture of environmental protection technical devices,
• use of IT tools and software belonging to the profession,
• special knowledge acquired in the fields of solving occupational safety tasks.

The specialization recommended by the training institution is at least 40 credits within the entire training. 

8.2. Requirements for internship  

An internship is an organized professional practice lasting at least six weeks at a professional training facility. The internship is a criterion requirement.