Automation

Module aim

To teach how to theoretically and practically analyze and understand the structure of semiconductors, PN structures, properties of bipolar and field-effect transistors, and their usage. Teach to analyze and draw up basic electric circuits, how to analyze them. Familiarize students with signal compatibility issues, the influence of interference. Teach how to create drawings of single-layer and multi-layer printed circuit boards, and how to prepare documentation for production.

Module description

An introduction to the problems addressed in the subject. The structure of solids, electron energy bands, semiconductors, PN junctions, bipolar and field-effect transistors are introduced. The principles of creating electrical schematic circuits and printed circuit boards are introduced. The basic electrical circuits of analog and digital electronics are reviewed, as well as the selection of components necessary to make them and the calculation of parameters. Problems arising in the creation of printed circuit boards are discussed. Introduction to software for drawing electrical schematic circuits and printed circuit boards.
Students must attend all scheduled laboratory work. Students must attend at least 80% of the course laboratory and at least half of the lectures according to the semester Lecture schedule.

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To present basic knowledge of Fourier analysis, complex analysis, operational calculus, probability theory and mathematical
statistics.

Module description

The subject course deals with application-important calculus issues and includes the theory of functions of a complex variable, Fourier and Laplace transforms and some elements of probability theory.

Students must attend at least 60% of the time scheduled practical works, 80% of the time scheduled laboratory works and 50% of the lectures.

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Provide knowledge about mechatronic equipment and systems; match theory and practice elements, interpret experimental data, choose and apply mathematical methods for simulation of mechatronic equipment and systems, acquire ability to use advanced informational technologies for preparing graphical and text documentation of investigation into mechatronic systems.

Module description

The mechatronic system definition and the main elements are considered transformers, the principle of their operation, equivalent circuits, phasor diagrams, characteristics; construction of direct current machines, principle of their operation and control methods; induction motors, the principle of operation and control methods; small power synchronous motors, their characteristics, control methods; stepper motors and their control; sensors of mechatronic systems: tachogenerators, resolvers, encoders of rotational speed and position.
Students must complete at least 80% of the laboratory work during the scheduled time;
Students must complete all scheduled laboratory work.
at least half of the lectures at the scheduled times

Module aim

Learning to program mathematical scripts and functions, internet pages and scripts to master modern script programming technologies and be able to apply them to solve engineering problems.

Module description

Script programming subject delivers knowledge about programming of mathematical functions and scripts, 2D and 3D graphics, Web pages, their style and control scripts. Programming with Matlab, HTML-kit and ATOM software and qualified application of it to solve engineering problems is taught. Abilities to combine theoretical and practical elements, to experiment, analyze and interpret data are exercised. Abilities to work independently and responsibly, thoroughly schedule own work and time are developed.
Students must complete all scheduled laboratory work. Students must attend at least 80% of the course laboratory and at least half the lectures according to the semester Lecture schedule.

Module aim

To provide students with basic knowledge in economics, formulating systemic understanding of market economics relations, tendencies as well as practical skills, relevant for making and implementing economic decisions in their professional activities.

Module description

During the couse of Economics is studied the theory of economics, the object, problems and goals of economics. The main topics of economics studies include: competition models and mechanism, conception of national product and calculation methods, fiscal and monetary policy, their aims and operation means, conception of inflation, kinds of inflation, evaluation of inflation, unemployment and employment policy, international economics and international economic links.
Students must attend at least 60 % of the time scheduled exercises.
Minimum mandatory attendace of module lectures is 50%.

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Acquaint with philosophical ethics and fundamental ethical problems and concepts. Transmit a knowledge of ethical foundations, principles and systems. Foster critical judgement and the capacity for logical, reasoned discussion. Encourage a sense of values.

Module description

Students learn about basic ethical schools and systems, fundamental issues of deontological and teleological ethic. Historical developement of ethical thought, periods such as Early Asian, Greece and Romain, medievvial, Reneissance, New Age and modernism. The main ethical issues are discussed: good and evil, principle of morality and free will, person as a goal in itself, notion of dignity, conscience, norm and morality, grounding morals in athority and discourse, notion of virtue, happiness and meaning of life and etc. Analyzed texts and philosophic al arguments os themost significant scholars of the field (Plato, Aristotle, Kant).
Students must attend at least 60 percent of the seminars and at least half of the lectures at the scheduled times

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The aim of the course is to introduce the theoretical and practical aspects, issues and applications of public communication.

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Public Communication course aims to introduce personal branding, corporate communication, communication with clients and internal communication, the students who have chosen studies of engineering sciences, computer sciences, technology sciences, mathematics sciences. Students learn how to present themselves and their ideas, better speak in public, to make good and convincing points, to better use the internet and social media for their professional goals, also to understand cross-cultural communication. The importance of media channels, messages and communication to target audiences are also introduced in the course. Through practical tasks for personal branding, students will learn how to adopt public ethics, protocol standards. In this course an approach of learning by doing is combined with theoretical analysis and students’ self-reflection. The practical part of the course consists of active participation in discussions during different exercises, case studies as well as preparation and presentation of public speeches and presentations.
Participation in at least 60% of the scheduled exercises is mandatory. Lecture attendance is at least 50%

Module aim

Provide knowledge about transient processes in direct current and alternating current circuits, classical and operational methods of transient processes analysis, non-sinusoidal current circuits, two-ports, non-linear direct current and alternating current circuits, ferromagnetic resonances, to acquire experience of practical investigation, to developed abilities to analyze this electric circuits; to developed abilities to analyze electric circuits using computer;

Module description

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the dynamic processes in electric circuits and the behavior of nonlinear elements. Upon completion, students will be able to analyze transients occurring during changes in circuit operating modes (switching events). The primary focus is placed on two analysis methods: the classical time-domain method and the operational method utilizing the Laplace transform.
The course covers the examination of RL, RC, and RLC circuits, as well as circuits with complex topologies, through the construction of equivalent operational circuits. Students will also master analysis methods for non-sinusoidal signals and will be able to calculate their power and frequency characteristics. The curriculum delves into two-port network theory, oscillation modulation, and resonance phenomena. A significant portion of the course is dedicated to the properties of nonlinear circuits (both DC and AC) and nonlinear components, such as coils with ferromagnetic cores.
The course project covers the calculation of a complex electric circuit using the classical method and analysis via the operational method applying the Laplace transform.
By the end of the course, students will be capable of independently modeling circuits and accurately calculating their parameters under various operating conditions. This establishes a solid engineering foundation for solving complex electrotechnical problems.
at least half of the lectures at the scheduled times.

Module aim

Acquire knowledge about the basic laws of operation and control of eclectic drives; learn to apply it in practice. Learn to Choose electric drives and their elements according to specification of technological process. Acquire the knowledge about specialized MatLab Simulink software, skills for elaborating Simulink models, ability to work individually and in the team.

Module description

Will learning to select and apply components of electric drives, will be able to combine theoretical and practical knowledge, will learn to evaluate and interpret experimental data, will be able to select and apply mathematical methods for modeling electric drives, will be able to use the latest information technologies in preparing graphic and textual documentation of electric drives.
Students are required to complete at least 80% of the laboratory work according to the prescribed schedule.

Students are required to attend at least half of the theoretical lectures according to the prescribed schedule.

Module aim

Provide knowledge about knowledge about power electronic converters, applied in automatic control systems, learn to design them.

Module description

During the course, students will become familiar with the main switches and pulse forming circuits in high-power electronics: they will learn the control specifics of various transistor switches, the application and selection of transient compensation circuits, and will be able to select, compare and analyze high-power circuits by evaluating the dynamic characteristics of semiconductor devices. Finally, students will learn and know the differences between various semiconductor technologies, and will be able to practically select the best pulse shaping circuit element corresponding to the engineering task. The course project focuses on the analysis of LCR circuits using the LTSpice software package.
at least half of the lectures at the scheduled times.

Module aim

To provide the students with chemistry knowledge necessary in the studies of the general and special courses as well as in the practice activities.

Module description

It is a set of theoretical knowledge and practical skills that help understand the formation and properties of non-elektrolyte and elektrolyte solutions, oxidation-reduction processes, which are taking place in electrochemical devices, electrolysis, and corrosion of metals, which are very important in rapidly changing in operational situations in the field of elektronics engineering. Understanding of the studied chemical processes or phenomena and the ability to manage them will contribute to effective work in this field of engineering.
Students must attend at least 70 % of the scheduled laboratory work and at least 50 % of theoretical lectures. Students are required to complete all scheduled laboratory work.

Module aim

Providing knowledge of matematics and physics and ability to apply knowledge in design and optimization of electronic devices. Providing knowledge of modern electronic devices and their applications in various fields of science and technology. Preparation for further studies of electronic circuits and other subjects.

Module description

Introduction. Semiconductor diodes. Bipolar transistors. Field effect transistors. Thyristor devices. Semiconductor integrated circuits technology. Bulk and surface acoustic wave devices. Optoelectronic devices. Display devices. Summary. Attendance at theoretical lectures is mandatory, and to qualify for sitting the exam in the first take, students must have recorded attendance of at least 50% of the lectures. Students are required to attend theoretical lectures – more than 50% of them must be attended during the semester. Students must complete all scheduled exercises. Students must attend at least 80% of exercises during the scheduled time.

Module aim

To get the knowledge about the basic main energy sources and techniques, principles of electricity supply and schemes, learn to calculate the characteristics of electric recipients and of electric networks’ loads design the supply of electricity schemes and choose the protector elements.

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at least half of the lectures at the scheduled times

Module aim

IIn a study-oriented approach to mechanics, the first step is to acquire a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles and basic concepts of mechanics. It covers general mathematical methods for analyzing the motion of mechanical systems. The course also focuses on mathematical modeling and dynamics analyses, specifically in relation to systems.

Module description

This course focuses on kinematics; delves into equations of motion, which describe the relationship between forces, mass, and acceleration; analyses fundamentals of particle and systems dynamics. Students must attend min of 70% of the scheduled practical exercises. This ensures active engagement and practical application of the concepts learned throughout the course. Theoretical lectures are mandatory for first-cycle I-III year full-time students. More than half of the lectures must be attended during the semester.

Module aim

Provide knowledge about design and analysis strategies of automatic control systems, design controllers matching specifications of closed loop control system, acquire ability to apply those for control of various dynamic systems and be able to use advanced informational technologies for assessment results of automatic control systems synthesis and analysis.

Module description

Automatic control theory provides knowledge about design strategies of automatic control systems: open loop and closed loop systems, disturbance compensating systems and feedback control systems, the basis of mathematical models of systems: differential equations of linear systems, analysis in time domain, Laplace transform, transfer functions and stability analysis in frequency domain (Mikhailov, Nyquist methods) and Bode diagrams; and knowledge, required for system synthesis: principles of design proportional, integral, integral proportional and proportional integral derivative controllers and compensating elements; knowledge about modeling of transient processes using MATLAB software.
Students must complete at least 80% of the laboratory work during the scheduled time;
Students must complete all scheduled laboratory work.
at least half of the lectures at the scheduled times.

Module aim

Gain basic knowledge about measurement means and tools of mechanical, thermal and others non-electrical values. To learn evaluate of measurement errors and processing of the measurement results. To develop a broad expertise, the ability to critically analyze and develop creative solutions of the electric and measurements engineering problems.

Module description

Measure units and their systems. Derivative units. Classification of measurements errors. The means and systems of measurement of non-electrical values. The means and tools of measurement of mechanical, thermal, displacements and position. Automatization of the measurements. Microprocessor measurement systems.
Students must complete at least 80% of the laboratory work during the scheduled time;
Students must complete all scheduled laboratory work.

at least half of the lectures at the scheduled times

Module aim

Provide sufficient knowledge of design and analysis of digital devices and develop the ability to apply the acquired knowledge in engineering activities. Develop the need to be interested in electronics and electrical engineering. Develop the ability to maintain their professional competence by life-long learning.

Module description

Digital devices subject delivers knowledge about number systems and codes, digital logic functions, logic algebra, combinational logic design, combinational and sequential logic circuits, bistable memory devices, synchronous sequential logic circuit design. Abilities to combine theoretical and practical elements, to experiment, analyze and interpret data are exercised. Abilities to work independently and responsibly, thoroughly schedule own work and time are developed. Students must complete all scheduled laboratory work. Students must attend at least 80% of the course laboratory and at least half of the lectures according to the semester schedule.

Module aim

To provide a theoretical background of project management and comprehensive understanding of the project management process. To provide the knowledge and develop skills to apply project analyticall tools, which would help to make efective decisions and implement successful actions. To develop practical skills of project management.

Module description

Project Management Fundamentals course discusses various project management concepts, aims and expectations, reveals the basic concepts, categories, project management steps and processes, as well as risk factors affecting the project and risk mitigation techniques.
Taking into consideration the peculiarities of contemporary project management and analyzing experience of organizations, the students are acquainted with the main principals of project management; the role of leadership is discussed; the factors impacting project are revealed; the problems and the means how to overcome these problems in order to successfully implement project are discussed.
Students must attend at least half of the lectures at the scheduled times.

Module aim

To provide a theoretical background of project management and comprehensive understanding of the project management process. To provide the knowledge and develop skills to apply project analyticall tools, which would help to make efective decisions and implement successful actions. To develop practical skills of project management.

Module description

Project Management Fundamentals course discusses various project management concepts, aims and expectations, reveals the basic concepts, categories, project management steps and processes, as well as risk factors affecting the project and risk mitigation techniques.
Taking into consideration the peculiarities of contemporary project management and analyzing experience of organizations, the students are acquainted with the main principals of project management; the role of leadership is discussed; the factors impacting project are revealed; the problems and the means how to overcome these problems in order to successfully implement project are discussed.
Students must attend at least 60 % of the time scheduled exercises.

Module aim

To provide knowledge of the principles of programming of management systems with various controllers, to provide the basics of mathematics and electronics and electrical engineering allowing to analyze the technical and software of control systems freely. Develop skills to independently solve software problems in management systems. To develop interest in modern trends of management systems development, to recognize the prevailing problems.

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at least half of the lectures at the scheduled times

Module aim

To provide students with sufficient knowledge about general and special purpose microprocessors, to develop the need to be interested in microprocessor systems programming, to develop the ability to apply the acquired knowledge in engineering practice and to develop the ability to maintain their professional competence through lifelong learning.

Module description

In the microprocessors course knowledge about microprocessor systems, their creation principles and architectures, concepts of microprocessors, general and special purpose microprocessors structures, their operation principle, data and instruction formats, operand addressing modes, memory organization, instruction set, and modern microprocessors technologies are provided.
Students are required to attend all theoretical lectures, with attendance exceeding 50% over the course of the semester. Students must complete all assigned laboratory work, with at least 80% of these tasks completed as scheduled.

Module aim

To provide sufficient knowledge about technological processes, their management systems, their hierarchy and analysis, management algorithms, their types and principles of creation. To develop students’ competence in analyzing and designing automated control systems of various technological processes (TPs). Develop abilities to recognize TP components, components, analyze their performance and solve problems.

Module description

During the lectures, students are introduced to the history and development of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and learn the basics of relay logic. The typical structure of a PLC is presented, and its design features and development trends are discussed. The main PLC programming languages are presented. Students learn to program industrial automatic systems using the main PLC programming languages. They are introduced to the visualization of automatic processes (BMS, SCADA).
Students must complete at least 80% of the laboratory work according to the schedule. The minimum attendance requirement for the module is 50%.

Module aim

Gaining theoretical and practical knowledge of modern microcontrollers, their composition, operation and programming, learn how to design, experimental testing microcontrollers devices.

Module description

During the lectures, students are introduced to AVR architecture 8-bit microcontrollers, their structure, specifications, and Atmega328 microcontroller registers. Students learn to program the basic functions of the Atmega328 microcontroller using microcontroller registers. They learn to program discrete and analog inputs, outputs, timers, interrupts, and USART. They acquire knowledge on how to implement or simplify these functions using interrupts. Students apply their knowledge in practice by programming microcontroller-based automatic control systems.
At least half of the lectures at the scheduled times. Students must complete at least 80% of the laboratory work according to the schedule.

Module aim

To provide knowledge about electricity market, electrical energy consumption efficiency and reliability, exploitation of electrical devices, power needs change, legal – normative regulation, to be able to critically analyze automation and electrical engineering problems, to be able to apply the aquired knowledge in engineering design.

Module description

The module also addresses commissioning of electrical installations, testing procedures, connection to power networks, and electricity metering systems. Topics include grounding systems, overvoltage protection, lightning protection of structures, as well as installation and operation of overhead and underground cable lines.
Occupational safety in live electrical installations and safe work organization are analyzed, along with the operation of electrical equipment in fire- and explosion-hazardous environments. The course also discusses qualification requirements for electrical personnel, organization of their work, and the responsibilities and competence of the person in charge of electrical utilities within an organization.
Upon completion of the module, students will be able to plan and coordinate electrical utility operations, analyze electricity consumption, assess supply reliability, apply regulatory requirements, and organize safe and efficient operation of electrical installations. The module provides a solid foundation for further professional activities in electrical engineering and energy management.
at least half of the lectures at the scheduled times.

Module aim

To provide knowledge about the principles of creating and analyzing robots and their management, giving students enough specific knowledge of mathematics, physics and electronics to apply in robotics. To develop abilities to think in complex design and analysis of different types of robots, to be able to distinguish the main problems arising in specific robot systems. Encourage interest in contemporary trends in robotics development and develop the ability to perceive the major challenges in thi

Module description

During the semester, students are introduced to the basic knowledge of mathematics, physics, electronics, and programming required in robotics. Students learn the basics of robot kinematics, dynamics, and path planning. They learn about sensors, drives, controllers, and robot control principles used in robotics. During the lectures, the basics of mobile robots (driving, walking, flying) are provided and their advantages and disadvantages are discussed. Students must complete at least 80% of the laboratory work according to the schedule. The minimum attendance requirement for the module is 50%.

Module aim

To provide knowledge about legal – normative work safety organization principles, electric current hazard criterias and safety measures, work environment design key indicators, occupational risk assessment aspects, accident investigation and accounting, fire safety organization principles, to apply the acquired knowledge in solving engineering management issues, to develop broad expertise, to have an ability to critically analyze and develop creative solutions for professional challenges.

Module description

During the course, students will become familiar with potential threats posed by electrical energy to human health during the operation of engineering-purpose electrical equipment. They will learn to identify possible risks to human health when designing newly constructed engineering facilities and during the operation of existing electrical power generation, transmission, and distribution systems. Students will be able to apply organizational and technical methods of safe work organization when working at a distance from, near, or on live electrical installations and power networks.
Students will know and systematically understand the essential theoretical and applied foundations and concepts of people safety and related electronics and electrical engineering study fields. They will be able to apply technical and organizational measures for safe work organization. The ability to experimentally investigate the application of technical safety measures will be developed. Students will understand the importance of occupational and fire safety and their fundamental requirements.
Students must complete at least 80% of the laboratory work according to the schedule.
The minimum attendance requirement for the module is 50%.

Module aim

Familiarize with companies designing and (or) using automatic technology control, computer device’s control and vehicle microprocessor device control systems, analyze designed and installed automatic systems, gain new knowledge, understanding and special and general skills in working with newest equipment.

Module description

Practice task: 1. Familiarize with practice company’s structure, subdivision functions, connections, production. 2. Familiarize with practice company’s subdivision infrastructure and activities. 3. Perform detailed analysis of company’s or its subdivision’s produced and installed control systems and progressive technologies. 4. Perform individual task given by practice supervisor. 5. Prepare individual practice report and public report according to 1-4 clauses, summarize the results, formulate conclusions. Carrie out practice self-evaluation in accordance to practice company’s evaluation form. 6. Familiarize practice supervisor with this, get his written practice description and assessment (10 grade scale). 7. Choose topic of group (individual) bachelor work, supervisor and fill wok’s task. 8. Within given time present individual practice report and public report to Automation department.

Module aim

Provide knowledge about designing automated control systems, selecting system elements, and designing management programs. To develop competence to apply the acquired knowledge independently by analyzing and designing automatic control systems.

Module description

Students will learn about the principles of technical task analysis, analytical review of analogous systems, formulation of requirements. Will acquire knowledge about the stages, structures, functional and principal schemes of microprocessor control systems, calculation and selection of technical tools. Will acquire the ability to independently develop system functioning algorithms and programs, compute characteristics, simulate performance, as well as evaluate results.

In this course, students will become familiar with the principles of automatic control systems, their structure, and main components. They will acquire knowledge of the stages of automatic system design, methods for developing control algorithms, and application areas of control systems. Throughout the course, students will learn to select components of automatic systems and analyze system performance. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to apply theoretical and practical knowledge to solve engineering problems related to automatic control systems and will be capable of independently analyzing and designing automatic control systems.

at least half of the lectures at the scheduled times

Module aim

Design of electrical power networks of buildings, determination of power. The rules for the installation of electrical equipment. The classification of the premises and power networks. The main elements of building internal power networks. The schemes of power supply and equipments for buildings. The power and lighting networks schemes. The electrical connection for buildings. The protection of electrical network. Electrical installation of the buildings. The protective earthing, its parameters, construction. The external lightning protection, lightning conductors, their protection zones. The overvoltage protection. Basic concepts of the automation. Elements and functions of the automatic systems. The classification of the automatic systems. Direct and indirect control systems. Actuators. Control schemes for the actuators. Sensors. Sensors classification and basic parameters. Electrical sensors.

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at least half of the lectures at the scheduled times

Module aim

To teach students to design household premises, and industrial lighting and heating. To introduce the light of technical design and calculation methods.

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at least half of the lectures at the scheduled times

Module aim

To indoctrinate students with the fundamentals of law, with system of law and order, the basic legal acts.

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In the law course, non-legal specialty students are introduced to the main aspects of the Lithuanian legal system in an attractive way, the sources of law are examined, legal relationships are revealed, and legal responsibility is assessed. There is a strong focus on legality, law and order, discussing legal behavior and the validity of legislation.

Module aim

To develop students’ automatic programme specializations theoretical and practical knowledge and understanding, finally met an individual group (individual) thesis problematic task, to teach new special and general skills, the thesis 3. Helping to prepare properly and on time, delivered and successfully defend a bachelor thesis

Module description

In the finishing work 3 carried implementation automatic and (or) computer control system verification, experimental studies, finally met at an individual (group) finishing work problematic task and publicty defended finishing work. Printed and bound thesis with the mandatory accessories, software, patterns (models), and the supervisor and revie-wer’s references with evaluations are presented for a collective (individual) public defense. The applicant(s) make public a group (individual) report about work with slides, demonstrate operation of programs and patterns (models), the response of the questions of defense committee, supervisor, reviewer, participants. The commission shall evaluate each individual student group (individual) finishing work job training, defense and results of results of all studies and publish each applicant’s final work.

Module aim

Acquire knowledge about automotive automatic control systems, their structure, elements and operation algorithms.

Module description

Structure and elements of automotive automation systems. Hydraulic, pneumatic and electric automatic systems. Sensors for automotive automatic systems. Actuators in automotive automatic and their application. Structure of controllers and peripheral devices. Device compatibility. Control algorithms and characteristics.
Students must attend at least 80 per cent of the practical exercises (practical work)during the scheduled time;
Students must complete at least 80% of the laboratory work during the scheduled time;
Students must complete all scheduled laboratory work.

Module aim

Acquire knowledge about digital regulators used in automatic control systems, control computers, programmable logic controllers, signal interpolators, digital filters, power electronic converters, learn to analyse and apply them.

Module description

Application of microprocessor devices in electric drive local and complex digital control systems. Setting-up of invariant channels of multidimensional control object. Functional diagrams of electric drives microprocessor control systems. Differentiation and integration of digital sequence. Digital regulators. Control computers and programmable logic controllers (PLC). PLC programming languages. Signal interpolation. Digital filters.
Students must attend at least 80 per cent of the practical exercises (practical work)during the scheduled time;
Students must complete at least 80% of the laboratory work during the scheduled time;
Students must complete all scheduled laboratory work.

Module aim

To introduce a student with the peculiarities of the scientific style, the requirements for the terms, the principles of terms regulation, the regularities of Professional language, To teach to write and edit a scientific text.

Module description

The academic style and its place in the system of functional styles is analyzed. The differences of spoken and written language, the public and non-public language features are discussed. A detailed analysis of the terms concept, types, requirements, structure, terminology management techniques is presented. The focus on the analysis of scientific language expression patterns and disadvantages of scientific text composition features. Participation in at least 60% of the scheduled exercises is mandatory.