Mechanical Engineering
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DepartmentFaculty of Mechanics
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Program code6121EX040
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Field of studyEngineering
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QualificationBachelor of Engineering Sciences
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Duration2
Fun fact
In 1903, Mary Anderson invented windshield wipers after noticing drivers in New York manually wiping rain from their windscreens. Although she never sold her patent, her invention became an essential feature in every car—a simple idea with a lasting global impact.
Mechanical engineering is where innovation meets physics. It is the discipline that turns ideas into machines, devices, and systems that shape the way we live, work, and move.
About
Programme Objectives
This programme prepares specialists in mechanical engineering who can:
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design various mechanical devices, machines, and production equipment, adapting them to environmental conditions and assessing user needs
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organise production using the latest technological achievements.
Main Study Modules
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Machine and Device Design
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Production Technologies
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3D, Laser, and Other Production Technologies
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Tool and Fixture Design
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Digital Production Technology Design
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Wind and Hydro Energy
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Technological Equipment Design in CAD/CAM Systems
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What will I be able to do?
• Apply machine design principles and reliability methods to solve engineering challenges.
• Design simple and complex mechanisms using modern IT tools and software
• Create 3D models and drawings with SOLIDWORKS, MATLAB, and other advanced packages
• Develop metalworking technologies, program CNC machines, and apply CAM software
• Approach product and equipment design creatively, with curiosity and critical thinking
• Organise production processes that demand precision, logic, and adaptability. -
What are my career opportunities?
• Machine design, production assembly, and operation companies
• Companies developing and operating alternative energy systems
• Energy supply organisations, scientific and educational institutions
• Entrepreneurship—founding businesses in device, machine, or system design and production.
Study subjects
1 Semester
obligatory
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MEMKB17168 6 credits
Ecological Design
Module aim
Learn the rational use of material and energy resources in the design of new products that their operation would have the lowest impact on the environment, using the minimum amount of energy.
To get knowledge about automation of technical systems and processes, to learn to analyze, to choose and to design the means of automation.Module description
The material properties of ecological assessment. Clean production process for the design of new facilities. Material and energy cost reduction in the production process. Device design optimization, reducing their performance and recovery costs. Understanding of the technical system, and the human role in it. Participation in laboratory works in all scheduled exercises is mandatory.
Understanding about technical system and human role in it. Social result of automation. Automation influence to technologic processes. Peculiarities of design of technologic processes. Robots and their role in manufacturing. Automation of technologic processes. -
MEMKB17156 6 credits
Theory and Practice of Measurements (with course project)
Module aim
To get acquainted with the theory and practice of measurements. General knowledge of the technologies required in
mechanical engineering. knowledge of the laws of engineering mechanics, the principles of applied mechanics, designing of
mechanisms, appliances, devices and apparatus, mathematical methods and laws applicable for description, analysis and
designing of the objects of production in mechanical engineering.Module description
Rudiment of metrology and measurement theory. The principles of statistical measurement theory. Transformation of
measurement signals. Measuring instruments and methods. Measurement of process parameters. -
FMMMB16311 6 credits
Mathematics 3
Module aim
To introduce basics of probability theory and mathematical statistics, to train a student to use obtained knowledge for solving of real world problems.
Module description
The basic probability theory concepts and theorems. The distribution functions of random variables and numerical characteristics. The problems of mathematical statistics. Empirical characteristics. The point and interval estimates of unknown parameters. Statistical hypothesis testing, elements of correlation theory, regression.
Students must attend at least 60% of the time scheduled practical works, 80% of the time scheduled laboratory works (full-time studies and part-time, distance learning studies) and 50% of the lectures (only full-time studies).
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STTMB17058 6 credits
Mechanics of Materials 2
Module aim
To provide knowledge of engineering methods for calculation strength and stiffness of structural elements subjected to compound stresses. To train up the potency of application of these methods by oneself. To develop the potency to analyse the mechanical peculiarities of structural elements under specific loadings. To prepare for the studies of the mechanics of various structures.
Module description
Deflection of beams. Techniques for determining beam displacements. Statically indeterminate beams. States of stress and strain. Strength and plasticity hypothesis. Strength of structural elements under compound stresses. Stresses in a thin-walled pressure vessels. Stress concentration. Contact stresses. Stability of columns. Buckling. Influence of dynamic loadings. Variable stresses. Fatigue. Brittle fracture of cracked elements. Experimental investigations of stress and strain of elements subjected to various loadings. Students must attend at least 70% of the time scheduled practical exercises and 100% laboratory works. 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.
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MEMKB17379 3 credits
Materials Science 1
Module aim
To provide knowledge about materials used in the mechanical and production engineering, their properties, processing and application.
Module description
The basis of structural materials and treatment processes is presented in the module. Tasks and development of materials science. Mechanical and physical tests of materials properties. Metal production and casting. Forming by extrusion and cutting technologies of materials. Materials joining process and coating technologies. Polymeric, composite and ceramic materials and their technologies. Powder and additive manufacturing technologies. Non-destructive control of materials.
Students are required to attend at least 50 percent of lectures (continuous studies I stage and integral studies I and II courses), at least 80 percent of laboratory works during the time specified in the schedule. -
APAVB22501 3 credits
Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics
Module aim
The aim of this module is to give knowledge for students about liquids’ equilibrium and flow laws and their application for practice calculations; introduce theoretic fundamentals of thermal properties of building envelopes, building heat balance and thermodynamical evaluation of energy systems.
Module description
Physical properties of fluids. Euler’s equation. Hydrostatic pressure, the pressure force. Fundamentals of fluid flow. Bernoulli’s equations. Laminar and turbulent flow in pipes. Hydraulics loss. Computation of pipeline systems.
The engineering thermodynamics and heat transfer material covers the basic concepts, heat and work, energy conservation law, cycles, water vapour and humid air, heat exchangers, heat pump.
Students must participate more than half of the lectures, participate in at least 60% of exercises and complete all laboratory work.
2 Semester
obligatory
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MERSB17054 9 credits
Theory of Mechanisms and Machines (with course project)
Module aim
To teach understand the structure of mechanisms and machines, kinematic and dynamic processes in them, in preparing to studies of modern machinery and equipment.
Module description
Concepts of machine and mechanism. Structure of linkage mechanisms, their metric synthesis, graphical and grapho analytical kinematics. Classification of cam mechanisms, dimension calculation, the profile synthesis. Gear mechanisms, gear and their design. Machine dynamics. Flywheel design for the machine. Mechanisms balancing. 5 laboratory works. Course project. Exam.
Students must participate in at least 75% of the exercises and complete at least 75% of the laboratory work in the scheduled time.
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FMCHB16109 6 credits
Chemistry
Module aim
To enable students to seek basic chemical knowledge in shaping their concept of their application in practical and professional activities.
Module description
It is a set of theoretical knowledge and practical skills that help understand forecasting methods of thermodynamic systems, the formation of solutions and their properties, water chemistry, 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 mechanical 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 sessions and at least 50 % of theoretical lectures. Students are required to complete all scheduled laboratory work. -
MEMKB22607 6 credits
Production Technologies
Module aim
To prepare the specialist which according to drawings of machine parts and their specifications would rightly understand processes of their production and itself could create, select, and improve technological processes of their production thanks to which quality of a machine and its parts would be achieved with a minimal cost.
Module description
Production and technological processes, operations, their division to separate parts. Machine as production object. Specifications of a machine and its parts, their research, methods of quality assurance. Design and rating of technological process of parts production. Evaluation of effectiveness of technological process Processes plans for production of machine parts of different types. Documentation of technological processes. Creation of operation programs. Participation in practical works at least 60% of scheduled exercises is mandatory. Participation in laboratory works in all scheduled exercises is mandatory.
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MERSB17401 6 credits
Machine Elements (with course project)
Module aim
Introduction to machine elements and various joints of them.
Module description
Machine elements. The criteria of operation. Joints of elements. Welded, pressed, riveted, glued joints. Thread, wedge-shaped, splined, pin joints (connections). Friction drives. Belt drives. Gear drives: cylindrical and conical gear drives. Worm gear drives. Shafts, bearings, couplings, sealing and lubricating equipment. Laboratory works. The course project.
Students must participate in at least 75% of the lectures, exercises and complete at least 75% of the laboratory work in the scheduled time.
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MEMKB17158 3 credits
Cutting Processes and Tools
Module aim
To provide knowledge of processes which take place in metal cutting zone, conventional metal cutting methods, modern metal cutting tools, their design, geometry and materials.
Module description
The module provides information about processes which take place in metal cutting zone, about basic metal cutting tools, their types, design and geometrical parameters, about materials used for cutting part of metal cutting tools.
3 Semester
obligatory
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MEMKB17226 6 credits
Design of Tools and Devices (with course work)
Module aim
Teach students to design metal cutting tools and workholding equipment.
Module description
Constructions, geometry, calculations and design of specialized metal cutting tools. Constructions, use and elements of workholding devices, calculations and design of fixtures, accuracy securing.
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MEMKB17222 6 credits
Design of Machines and Instruments 2 (with course project)
Module aim
Knowledge about process of machines and instruments design: methods of design of base members, guides. Knowledge about programmable machines. Ability to design programmable equipment. Develop skills to apply this knowledge to the selection of the main components and assemblies of machines and instruments.
Module description
To get acquainted with methods of the design of base parts of machines and instruments, guides. To get acquainted with the programmed automation – the structure, constituent parts, control principles of CNC type machines. To get acquainted with the design principles of robots as a programmable equipment. To get acquainted with functional mechanisms of instruments.
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MEMKB23001 6 credits
Joining Technologies
Module aim
To provide knowledge about non-destructive joining technologies, their application possibilities, to familiarize with the processes and equipment.
Module description
The Module provides knowledge about different non-destructive joining technologies used in industry. Different welding methods are analyzed: gas welding, consumable-electrode manual arc welding, gas-shielded arc welding (MIG, MAG, TIG), submerged arc welding, resistance welding and special welding methods (laser welding, electron-beam welding, plasma-arc welding, ultrasonic welding and other methods). Knowledge about metallic and non-metallic materials, soldering and brazing, bonding is provided. Different processes are presented as well as information on joints control. Participation in laboratory works in all scheduled exercises is mandatory.
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MEMKB17221 3 credits
Bachelor Graduation Thesis 1
Module aim
Formulation of the Final Work tasks and title.
Module description
According to the selected subject and specialization is developed the structure of the Final Work. The task of Final Work is prepared the special literature is studied, variability analysis of prototips is in process and analogs are analyzed.
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MERSB22401 3 credits
CAD/CAE
Module aim
Implementation of modern 3D systems for geometric form generation, construction parameters analysis and preparation of computer aided manufacturing.
Module description
Overview of computer aided design and manufacturing. Computer aided design (CAD) and computer aided manufacturing (CAM) components, hardware and software. Concept of CAD: three-dimensional (3D) modeling, virtual modeling, integrated quality control. Interface between CAM and CAD. Fundamentals of CAM. Computer aided engineering.
Students must participate in at least 75% of the exercises and complete at least 75% of the laboratory work in the scheduled time.
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MEMKB17239 3 credits
Equipment Assembly Technologies
Module aim
To provide knowledge of various equipment assembling technologies as well as devices and means usable.
Module description
Fundamental of accuracy achievement in assembly. Methods of assembly organization. Technological preparation. Division of an equipment into units, junctions, subjunctions. Assembly and control of typical connections and junctions. Mechanisation and automatization of assembly works. Comparison of ekonomical efficiency of clifferent processes of assembly. Participation in practical works at least 60% of the scheduled exercises is mandatory.
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MEMKB17167 3 credits
Quality Management
Module aim
To give knowledge about terms of quality and indexes, systems, control of quality, administration of quality and quality of marketing. To determine what is dependence between quality of product and price.
Module description
Conception of quality, prime rates of quality. Terms and descriptions. System of quality and its structure. Requirements and principles of quality system. Control of quality, administration of quality. Methods of quality control. Planning and organization of quality control. Methods of productions presentation for control. Internal audit of quality, its organization and planning. Methodology of quality audit. Concepts and terms of marketing. Requirements of quality for marketing. Quality of marketing. Price of quality and its optimization. Participation in practical works at least 60% of the scheduled exercises is mandatory.
4 Semester
obligatory
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MEMKB24804 15 credits
Bachelor Graduation Thesis 2
Module aim
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Module description
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MEMKB22702 6 credits
Numerical Design of Manufacturing Technologies (with couse project)
Module aim
Teach students to program CNC machine tools using G and M code language.
Module description
The module provides information about modern computer numerical control (CNC) turning and machining centers, familiarizes with G and M codes, CNC programming methods and principles. Participation in practical works at least 60% of the scheduled exercises is mandatory.
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MEMKB17433 6 credits
Design of Technological Equipment in CAD/CAM Systems. Complex Project
Module aim
To teach the specialist how to use CAD/CAM/CAE software to design and manufacture technological clamping devices used in machining operations.
Module description
The module helps the students to deepen their practical engineering skills using computer software to design and manufacture technological clamping devices. Participation in practical works at least 60% of the scheduled exercises is mandatory.
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MEMKB22603 3 credits
Machines of Energy Transformation
Module aim
To provide knowledge of the principles of operation of various machines for energy transformation, the peculiarities of their structures, the opportunities of their use in various branches of industry and their integration in technological processes as well as the trends of their evolution.
Module description
Heating systems using solar energy. Photo electricity and solar power plants. Wind power plants. Theory of flow machines. Steam and gas turbines. Hydraulic turbines. Thermodynamic processes bound with gas compression. Piston, rotary, screw compressors. Turbine compressors. The physical basics of creation of low temperatures. Compression refrigerating machines. Gas absorption refrigerating machines. Thermoelectric refrigerating equipment.