Mechanical Engineering
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DepartmentFaculty of Mechanics
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Program code6211EX047
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Field of studyEngineering
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QualificationMaster of Engineering Sciences
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Duration2
Double Degree: Students may choose to spend two semesters studying at the University of Palermo (Italy) or the Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto (Portugal). Upon successful completion of the studies, graduates are awarded Master’s degrees from both VILNIUS TECH and the selected partner university.
Specialisations: Design and Manufacturing of Environmental Protection Equipment, Design and Manufacturing of Mechanical Systems
About
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Mechanical engineers apply the principles of motion, force, and energy to ensure that systems operate safely, efficiently, and reliably, while minimising design, production, and maintenance costs.
Programme Objective
The programme aims to develop independent and original thinking, leadership, and innovation skills. Students acquire competencies necessary for scientific research in mechanical engineering, technology development, and the solution of specialised technical and technological challenges.
It is designed for individuals interested in mechanical engineering innovations, capable of critical analysis, understanding the societal impact of their work, and committed to continuous professional development and lifelong learning.
Specialisations
- Design and Manufacturing of Environmental Protection Equipment
This specialisation focuses on technologies and processes designed from an environmental perspective. Students gain in-depth knowledge of modern technological systems, efficiency optimisation, reliability improvement, and cost-effective pollutant removal methods.
The curriculum covers best available production techniques, environmentally sustainable implementation methods, and trends in clean technologies. Students acquire the ability to design environmental protection systems, select appropriate materials and manufacturing processes, prepare technical specifications in line with environmental and safety standards, and evaluate occupational risks and protective measures.
- Design and Manufacturing of Mechanical Systems
This specialisation focuses on understanding the structure and functioning of mechanical systems and their components. Students learn to analyse, diagnose, and monitor mechanical systems; assess reliability and performance; and apply theoretical and experimental results to the design of new systems.
The programme develops skills in modelling, interpreting laboratory data, selecting diagnostic parameters and measurement tools, and applying modern information technologies for mechanical system design and analysis. This specialisation is available in Lithuanian or English.
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What will I be able to do?
Upon completion of the programme, graduates will be able to:
• Develop, improve, and analyse modern mechanical devices and systems; select measurement tools and diagnostic methods; perform data analysis and modelling using modern IT tools
• Design and assess devices in terms of reliability, performance, and environmental compliance; interpret theoretical and experimental results
• Analyse trends in mechanical engineering, safety, maintenance, and fault detection methods; understand the specifics of complex system installation and operation
• Solve complex or incompletely defined engineering problems using theoretical models and research-based approaches
• Apply advanced experimental research methods and tools to enhance the performance of mechanical systems and environmental protection technologies. -
What are my career opportunities?
Graduates of the programme can pursue careers as:
• Managers, technical directors, or design engineers in manufacturing and engineering companies
• Specialists in environmental technology or mechanical systems development
• Lecturers or researchers at universities, colleges, or training centres
• Consultants in professional engineering services and technology implementation
• Entrepreneurs who establish their own business
• Doctoral candidates in the field of technological sciences.
Study subjects
1 Semester
obligatory
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MEMKM17338 12 credits
Dynamics of Mechanical Systems (with course work)
Module aim
To analyze mechanical systems structurally, decompose them into component parts. To delve into the dynamics of mechanical systems, design and calculate mechanical systems. To solve problems of dynamics of mechanical systems. Get to know the latest MS achievements and development trends.
Module description
In the course of dynamics of mechanical systems (MS) structurally decompose MS into components and design efficient, modern MS is being studied. When designing modern MS, it is necessary not only to be able to solve dynamics problems, but also to perform complex MS calculations using modern software, and most importantly – to correctly interpret the obtained results and continue to use them properly in the design process. In order to properly design MS it is necessary to be able to solve direct and inverse problems of kinematics and statics. When calculating MS it is often necessary to determine the system’s natural frequencies, so in this course you will also learn the basics of modal analysis.
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TIMGM17165 6 credits
The Use of the Finite Elements Method in Continuum Mechanics
Module aim
To provide the profound knowledge about the theory of finite elements methods, types of finite elements and to develop skills to comprehend physical processes, their mathematical expression and to choose the appropriate methods and algorithms of solution. Additionally, to introduce the fundamental concepts of finite element modeling and enable the students to use a general-purpose finite element analysis software (ANSYS and SOLIDWORKS), to solve mechanical and biomechanical engineering problems.
Module description
The finite element method (FEM) is indispensable in modelling and simulation in various engineering and physical systems, including structural analysis, stress, strain, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, dynamics, eigenproblems, design optimization, sound propagation, electromagnetics, and coupled field problems. Types of finite elements, approximation functions and their characteristics, variational calculation, functional extremum is under a course learning. Course include main derivation methods of FEM equations; methods of introducing boundary conditions; methods of solving linear and non-linear systems of algebraic equations of high order and integrating the systems of differential equations. Solving the main mechanical problems by FEM: elasticity problems; non-stationary problems of elastic and viscous materials, problems of the stability of structures; thermal analyses problems; problems of hydrodynamics; electrodynamical problems and frequency problems is analysis by standard finite elements.
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MEMKM20203 6 credits
Experimental Mechanics
Module aim
To acknowledge with new methods and means of research of mechanical systems.
Module description
Tasks of experimental mechanics. Methods of measurements and analysis of different mechanical. Tensometry. Polarisation – optical method of stress research. Aplication of holography. Method of Muar strokes. Thermal elasticity. Methods of nondestructive check, experimental analysis of vibrations.
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MEMKM17339 3 credits
Master Graduation Thesis 1
Module aim
To give specialized newest knowledge of mechanical engineering study direction, by which the science research is grounded, to acquire by science and professional attitude original, independent thinking, critical understanding of mechanical engineering knowledge and their interaction with knowledge of other areas.
Module description
According to Master’s theses topics analysis of set problem is made, aim and tasks are formulated, research methods are selected, review of analysed topics is made.
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MEMKM17341 3 credits
Fundamentals of Research and Innovation
Module aim
The course aims to provide students with knowledge of research methodology and techniques as well as abilities to make research and to predict how the research results could be used for innovation creation and implementation industry by solving engineering and managerial problems.
Module description
The module is about the methodological bases of science and innovations. The basic concept, structure and objectives of research. The qualitative and quantitative research methods. The planning stages, planning validity, reliability and ethics of research. The main strategies of research. Theoretical and empirical research methods. The importance of innovation and modern business trends. Innovation concept and classification. Regional innovation clusters, government policies for innovation. The role of creativity in innovation, creative process.
obligatory
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MEMKM17338 12 credits
Dynamics of Mechanical Systems (with course work)
Module aim
To analyze mechanical systems structurally, decompose them into component parts. To delve into the dynamics of mechanical systems, design and calculate mechanical systems. To solve problems of dynamics of mechanical systems. Get to know the latest MS achievements and development trends.
Module description
In the course of dynamics of mechanical systems (MS) structurally decompose MS into components and design efficient, modern MS is being studied. When designing modern MS, it is necessary not only to be able to solve dynamics problems, but also to perform complex MS calculations using modern software, and most importantly – to correctly interpret the obtained results and continue to use them properly in the design process. In order to properly design MS it is necessary to be able to solve direct and inverse problems of kinematics and statics. When calculating MS it is often necessary to determine the system’s natural frequencies, so in this course you will also learn the basics of modal analysis.
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TIMGM17165 6 credits
The Use of the Finite Elements Method in Continuum Mechanics
Module aim
To provide the profound knowledge about the theory of finite elements methods, types of finite elements and to develop skills to comprehend physical processes, their mathematical expression and to choose the appropriate methods and algorithms of solution. Additionally, to introduce the fundamental concepts of finite element modeling and enable the students to use a general-purpose finite element analysis software (ANSYS and SOLIDWORKS), to solve mechanical and biomechanical engineering problems.
Module description
The finite element method (FEM) is indispensable in modelling and simulation in various engineering and physical systems, including structural analysis, stress, strain, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, dynamics, eigenproblems, design optimization, sound propagation, electromagnetics, and coupled field problems. Types of finite elements, approximation functions and their characteristics, variational calculation, functional extremum is under a course learning. Course include main derivation methods of FEM equations; methods of introducing boundary conditions; methods of solving linear and non-linear systems of algebraic equations of high order and integrating the systems of differential equations. Solving the main mechanical problems by FEM: elasticity problems; non-stationary problems of elastic and viscous materials, problems of the stability of structures; thermal analyses problems; problems of hydrodynamics; electrodynamical problems and frequency problems is analysis by standard finite elements.
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MEMKM20203 6 credits
Experimental Mechanics
Module aim
To acknowledge with new methods and means of research of mechanical systems.
Module description
Tasks of experimental mechanics. Methods of measurements and analysis of different mechanical. Tensometry. Polarisation – optical method of stress research. Aplication of holography. Method of Muar strokes. Thermal elasticity. Methods of nondestructive check, experimental analysis of vibrations.
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MEMKM17339 3 credits
Master Graduation Thesis 1
Module aim
To give specialized newest knowledge of mechanical engineering study direction, by which the science research is grounded, to acquire by science and professional attitude original, independent thinking, critical understanding of mechanical engineering knowledge and their interaction with knowledge of other areas.
Module description
According to Master’s theses topics analysis of set problem is made, aim and tasks are formulated, research methods are selected, review of analysed topics is made.
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MEMKM17341 3 credits
Fundamentals of Research and Innovation
Module aim
The course aims to provide students with knowledge of research methodology and techniques as well as abilities to make research and to predict how the research results could be used for innovation creation and implementation industry by solving engineering and managerial problems.
Module description
The module is about the methodological bases of science and innovations. The basic concept, structure and objectives of research. The qualitative and quantitative research methods. The planning stages, planning validity, reliability and ethics of research. The main strategies of research. Theoretical and empirical research methods. The importance of innovation and modern business trends. Innovation concept and classification. Regional innovation clusters, government policies for innovation. The role of creativity in innovation, creative process.
2 Semester
obligatory
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MEMKM17348 12 credits
Technologies of Environment Protection in Production (with course project)
Module aim
Learning to extend the volumes of production by introducing new technologies and updating the existing ones upon the minimum environmental impact.
Module description
Provided knowledge about new technologies for environmental point of view, comprehensive analysis of them, about new technological processes and how to install them into the ecosystem with a minimal impact on them, about the best available techniques, clean technology and their development trends.
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MEMKM20201 6 credits
Theory of Engineering Experiment (with course work)
Module aim
To acknowlege with fundamentals of experiment planing, give knowledge about correlation of the real experiment and theoretical generalization and also about computerized data processing. To acquire the competence to compare theoretical and experimental results.
Module description
Engineering experiment, errors and uncertainties of experiment, selection of variables, continuity of experiments and plan of experiment, statistical analysis of data, computer packages, control and analysis of experiment.
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MEMKM20101 6 credits
Reliability of Mechanical Systems
Module aim
To obtain acquainted with the reliability theory science, its purposes, methods of estimation of technical objects reliability, of the reliability improvement ways.
Module description
Object of the reliability theory, main conceptions and definitions. A methodology of the reliability theory. Basic probabilistic and statistical (empirical) indexes of the reliability of the mechanical systems and basic random variables. Calculations of these indexes. Calculation of reliability of the complex repairable and non-repairable technical systems. Reliability of the structural elements and main calculation methodologies.
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MEMKM17349 3 credits
Master Graduation Thesis 2
Module aim
To develop experiment plan, to give competences to solve specialized mechanics and mechatronical systems problems, which are needed to perform scientific investigations, to obtain new knowledge and improve research methodics and to integrate knowledge from different fields.
Module description
Further profounding in to problem under investigation, working out of experiment methodic, experimental equipment gathering, analysis of other similar work results and publications.
obligatory
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MEMKM17350 12 credits
Design of Mechanical Systems (with course project)
Module aim
To get acquainted with the structure of mechanical systems, their constituent parts, methods of estimation of the mechanical part of system during the analysis of mechanical system operation. To get acquainted with simulation of mechanical systems.To get acquainted with the structure, principles of their creation, calculations, which are peformed during the designing, sensors used in systems, actuators, control systems. To present information.
Module description
Mechanical elements, structure, principles of design, components of mechanical systems. Constituent parts of manipulators, their structure and composition principles. Determination of positioning accuracy. Direct and inverse kinematic problems of manipulators, the velocity problem, problems of static forces, dynamic problems. The mechanical systems, their execution systems and their strength calculations. Grippers and principles of their calculations. Sensors, control systems.
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MEMKM20201 6 credits
Theory of Engineering Experiment (with course work)
Module aim
To acknowlege with fundamentals of experiment planing, give knowledge about correlation of the real experiment and theoretical generalization and also about computerized data processing. To acquire the competence to compare theoretical and experimental results.
Module description
Engineering experiment, errors and uncertainties of experiment, selection of variables, continuity of experiments and plan of experiment, statistical analysis of data, computer packages, control and analysis of experiment.
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MEMKM20101 6 credits
Reliability of Mechanical Systems
Module aim
To obtain acquainted with the reliability theory science, its purposes, methods of estimation of technical objects reliability, of the reliability improvement ways.
Module description
Object of the reliability theory, main conceptions and definitions. A methodology of the reliability theory. Basic probabilistic and statistical (empirical) indexes of the reliability of the mechanical systems and basic random variables. Calculations of these indexes. Calculation of reliability of the complex repairable and non-repairable technical systems. Reliability of the structural elements and main calculation methodologies.
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MEMKM17349 3 credits
Master Graduation Thesis 2
Module aim
To develop experiment plan, to give competences to solve specialized mechanics and mechatronical systems problems, which are needed to perform scientific investigations, to obtain new knowledge and improve research methodics and to integrate knowledge from different fields.
Module description
Further profounding in to problem under investigation, working out of experiment methodic, experimental equipment gathering, analysis of other similar work results and publications.
one of the following
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MEMKM17351 3 credits
Engineering Ecology
Module aim
Introduction to natural and anthropogenic ecological systems, their properties and the peculiarities of their interrelations. Learning to assess individually the efficiency of environmental protection measures and to settle technical problems upon the minimum environmental impact.
Module description
Theoretical basics of engineering ecology. The conception of ecosystems and their interrelations. Energy in ecosystems and laws of ecosystems. Links and contrapositions of population ecology and engineering ecology. The criteria of ecological safety. Ecological expert’s examination of projects. Methodology of assessing the environmental impact of anthropogenic activities.
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ELKRM17317 3 credits
Microprocessor Control
Module aim
To provide students with sufficient knowledge about programming of microprocessor systems and their application in management of technological processes and devices, 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 microprocessor control course knowledge about microprocessor systems and their application in management of technological processes and devices, microprocessor systems 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 acquired.
Students must complete no less than 80% of the scheduled laboratory works
one of the following
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MEMKM17351 3 credits
Engineering Ecology
Module aim
Introduction to natural and anthropogenic ecological systems, their properties and the peculiarities of their interrelations. Learning to assess individually the efficiency of environmental protection measures and to settle technical problems upon the minimum environmental impact.
Module description
Theoretical basics of engineering ecology. The conception of ecosystems and their interrelations. Energy in ecosystems and laws of ecosystems. Links and contrapositions of population ecology and engineering ecology. The criteria of ecological safety. Ecological expert’s examination of projects. Methodology of assessing the environmental impact of anthropogenic activities.
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ELKRM17317 3 credits
Microprocessor Control
Module aim
To provide students with sufficient knowledge about programming of microprocessor systems and their application in management of technological processes and devices, 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 microprocessor control course knowledge about microprocessor systems and their application in management of technological processes and devices, microprocessor systems 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 acquired.
Students must complete no less than 80% of the scheduled laboratory works
3 Semester
obligatory
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MEMKM17364 12 credits
Environment Protection Systems (with course project)
Module aim
Mastering methods of designing and choosing environmental protection systems on the base of the general criteria of designing and environmental protection demand
Module description
Assessment of the impact of pollution; analysis of the outcomes. Optimization of the indicators of efficiency, reliability and cost-effectiveness of the chosen method of cleaning. Development of a technical task for designing. The criteria of durability of equipment for cleaning air, waste waters and ground. Materials usable in production of the equipment. The peculiarities of designing details and joints of environmental protection equipment. Using of unified details and joints in environmental protection equipment. Assessment of the occupational safety requirements and choosing measures for their satisfaction. Designing of functional models of large-size equipments and their tests. Development of operational documentation. Establishment of the scope and methods of a programme of tests’ methodology.
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MEMKM20301 6 credits
Diagnostic and Monitoring
Module aim
To acknowledge with new methods and means of technical diagnostics of mechanical systems.
Module description
Diagnostics and monitoring of mechanical systems. Kinds of failure probability of their rise, detection technique. Failure elimination. Models and technique. Monitoring of environment protection and technological equipment mechanical systems.
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MEMKM20302 6 credits
Theory of Flow
Module aim
Introducing students with complex, liquid-solid system flow.
Module description
Classical liquid mechanics and sophisticated liquids. Navier -Stockes equations and their applications. Different mixtures of gas, liquid and solids, their stability and separation. Sophisticated mixture, found in nature and their overview. Measurement of sophisticated liquid parameters and corresponding equipment.
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MEMKM17363 3 credits
Master Graduation Thesis 3
Module aim
To develop the need to be interested into information registration achievements, to apply knowledge in activity improvements for production enterprises working in environmental equipments and mechatronical systems areas, for this purposes choosing needed innovative means, adapting environment for their needs, using high technologies in different work places.
Module description
Solution of specific problems of mechanical and mechatronical systems, analysis of results, their links with actual problems, findings. Analysis of other similar investigation results and publications.
obligatory
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MEMKM17365 12 credits
Simulation of Mechanical Systems (with course project)
Module aim
Introducing students with various methods of mechatronic system modelling.
Module description
Methods of modelling. Analysis of mechatronic systems on basis of their modelling possibility. Modelling of components of mechatronic systems. Jointed mechatronic systems, influence of control. Synthesizing of new mechatronic systems with desired properties in case of modelling new systems.
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MEMKM20301 6 credits
Diagnostic and Monitoring
Module aim
To acknowledge with new methods and means of technical diagnostics of mechanical systems.
Module description
Diagnostics and monitoring of mechanical systems. Kinds of failure probability of their rise, detection technique. Failure elimination. Models and technique. Monitoring of environment protection and technological equipment mechanical systems.
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MEMKM20302 6 credits
Theory of Flow
Module aim
Introducing students with complex, liquid-solid system flow.
Module description
Classical liquid mechanics and sophisticated liquids. Navier -Stockes equations and their applications. Different mixtures of gas, liquid and solids, their stability and separation. Sophisticated mixture, found in nature and their overview. Measurement of sophisticated liquid parameters and corresponding equipment.
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MEMKM17363 3 credits
Master Graduation Thesis 3
Module aim
To develop the need to be interested into information registration achievements, to apply knowledge in activity improvements for production enterprises working in environmental equipments and mechatronical systems areas, for this purposes choosing needed innovative means, adapting environment for their needs, using high technologies in different work places.
Module description
Solution of specific problems of mechanical and mechatronical systems, analysis of results, their links with actual problems, findings. Analysis of other similar investigation results and publications.
Free choice
Free choice
4 Semester
obligatory
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MEMKM17374 30 credits
Master Graduation Thesis 4
Module aim
To develop wide erudition, ability to observe and critically analyze, investigate and creatively solve technical, administrative and juridical problems of design, manufacturing and maintenance questions for mechanics and mechatronical systems in global market conditions, understand influence and importance of made solutions in to society evolution, constantly improve professional skills when learning whole life
Module description
Information forthcoming from earlier modules last processing, application of suitable software, result presenting, conclusions and recommendations. Preparation of final work, report in conference, defense.
obligatory
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MEMKM17374 30 credits
Master Graduation Thesis 4
Module aim
To develop wide erudition, ability to observe and critically analyze, investigate and creatively solve technical, administrative and juridical problems of design, manufacturing and maintenance questions for mechanics and mechatronical systems in global market conditions, understand influence and importance of made solutions in to society evolution, constantly improve professional skills when learning whole life
Module description
Information forthcoming from earlier modules last processing, application of suitable software, result presenting, conclusions and recommendations. Preparation of final work, report in conference, defense.
Statistics
| Metric | Value |
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| Enrolled students | 2 |
| Enrolled to FT | 2 |
| Min FT grade | 9.12 |