Road, Railway and Urban Engineering
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DepartmentFaculty of Environmental Engineering
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Program code6121EX037
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Field of studyEngineering
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QualificationBachelor of Engineering Sciences
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Duration2
Students may select their final thesis topic in Road and Railway Design, or Urban planning, or Engineering.
Fun fact
Did you know there are about 169,000 units of various road signs on Lithuanian roads, which together would cover up an area of 91,520 m2?
Behind every road, bridge, railway, and city street stands the expertise of engineers who design, build, and maintain the infrastructure that keeps society moving.
On average, each of us makes three journeys a day — whether by car, train, bus, or bicycle.
About
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Programme Objective
The programme trains specialists who design, construct, and maintain modern road and rail network and urban infrastructure. Students gain knowledge and skills to:
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Plan transport networks, and design modern roads, streets, and railways
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Integrate smart city solutions into transport infrastructure projects
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Apply sustainable practices to balance technological progress with environmental protection
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Graduates are prepared to take part in the modernization of transport systems to meet the evolving needs of intelligent vehicles, urban growth, and climate challenges.
Main Study Modules
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Road Design
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Urban Planning and Infrastructure
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Automated Design and BIM
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Engineering Road Safety Measures
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Railway Construction and Repair Technology
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Road Construction Technology and Organization
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Road and Street Maintenance.
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What will I be able to do?
• Plan and design roads, railways, airports, seaports, bridges, and urban spaces.
• Make engineering decisions and supervise the construction and maintenance of transport infrastructure projects.
• Ensure traffic safety while addressing environmental and economic challenges.
• Analyze urban and regional planning issues and propose strategic solutions.
• Apply computer technologies for data collection, modeling, and sustainable infrastructure planning.
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What are my career opportunities?
• Road, railway, and urban infrastructure development
• Design of roads, railways, bridges, pedestrian and bicycle paths, and city streets
• Technical supervision of transport infrastructure projects
• Work in ministries, municipal and regional institutions, and state enterprises
• Companies specializing in urban transport systems, green infrastructure, and sustainable city planning.
Study subjects
1 Semester
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STTMB17047 6 credits
Integral Mechanics
Module aim
To acquire and assimilate knowledge about behaviour of mechanical objects under action of forces at known boundary and initial conditions. To understand main fundamental principles of statics and dynamics. To learn solving practical problems of mechanics. Introduce students to theoretical and practical principles of engineering methods for calculating strength and stiffness of structural members under simple loading. Prepare students for further structures design studies.
Module description
The module is aimed to provide knowledge about the basic laws and principles of solid mechanics. Emphasizing the state of static equilibrium (statics) of a rigid body, students are also introduced to the basics of kinematics and dynamics.
Knowledge is provided about the types of deformation of structural members (rods, beams, shafts), the technique of calculating internal forces, stresses and deformations in cases of simple deformation (tension-compression, bending, torsion). Practical skills for determining reactional forces, strength and stiffness parameters (stresses, displacements, strains) are developed. Students must attend at least 70% of the time scheduled practical exercises. 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. -
APAVB17212 6 credits
Engineering Hydrology and Hydraulics (with course project)
Module aim
To know about the general hydrology, hydrometry, hydro-engineering. Understand their application to solve practical problems. To become proficient in self-organize their work. Know the hydraulic structures design principles. Understand the importance of the hydrological parameters of hydro-engineering.
Module description
This course in engineering hydrology and hydraulics covers topics related to the measurement of surface water flow velocities and discharges, levels and depths, as well as methods for calculating hydrological characteristics. Students will also learn how to calculate the maximum discharge of a river, as well as gain knowledge about different types of dams, sluices, sluices and canals. In addition, structures on canals will be discussed. Students will be provided with theoretical knowledge and practical skills that will help them understand the dynamics of water flows, assess their condition, and acquire the ability to perform measurements and calculations for the purpose of collecting and analyzing hydrological information. Real-life examples and case studies are provided to introduce students to the practical application of hydrological engineering. This course will be useful to anyone interested in the natural water cycle and balance, and seeking a deeper understanding of the principles and practices of hydrologic engineering.
Students must participate in at least 60% of exercises during the scheduled time. -
APKLB18401 6 credits
Road and Railway Construction Materials
Module aim
To provide knowledge about the materials used in road, railway and other trafficked areas construction, the properties of these materials, the requirements for them, their proper use and application in accordance with the intended purpose, forming students’ engineering thinking, the ability to apply theoretical knowledge in practice, the ability to independently evaluate materials, and make decisions.
Module description
Various materials are used for the construction of roads, railways and other trafficked areas, which are recognized and classified by different physical and mechanical properties. The load-bearing capacity and durability of road, railway and other trafficked areas structures depend on the performance of these materials. In the study subject, knowledge is gained about the soils of the subground and their classification, the materials and their components used to install the layers of road, railway and other trafficked areas’ structure. The possibilities of re-use of construction materials for roads, railways and other trafficked areas are introduced. Also, knowledge is acquired about the documents regulating the use of materials and the requirements for materials, as well as the selection of materials when designing the pavement structure depending on the composition of the traffic, loads and environmental conditions. Acquired knowledge and abilities are demonstrated by performing laboratory work, and practical application is demonstrated by describing the results and conclusions obtained from tests.
Students must attend at least 60 per cent of the seminars, at least half of the lectures at the scheduled times and must complete all laboratory works. -
FMSAB18106 6 credits
Mathematics 1
Module aim
To acquaint students with the main consepts of mathematical analysis. To develop skills of solving real problems of mathematical analysis.
Module description
This course is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of mathematical analysis with a view to applying them in further studies. During the course, students will deepen their knowledge of elementary and multivariable functions and their properties. Learn the rules of calculating the limits of sequences and functions. Become familiar with the concepts and properties of the derivative, indefinite and definite integral, and will be able to apply them to the solution of various engineering problems. The acquired knowledge is applied during the exercises and solving problems related to their speciality. The software MatLab will be used for calculations.
Students must attend at least 51% of the lectures, at least 60% of the exercises and at least 60% of the laboratory work during the scheduled time. -
FMFIB16214 6 credits
Applied Physics
Module aim
To give knowledge of electrostatics, direct current, electromagnetism, optics, atomic and nuclear physics allowing the students to understand the physical phenomena occurring in the environment, and to build the capacity to solve physical problems in the studies of biased subject.
Module description
Applied physics, the subject of the study, is a combination of theory and practice, designed to provide students with understanding of electrostatics, electric current, electromagnetism, optics, atomic and nuclear physics, all needed for environmental engineering studies. When solving practical tasks, the capacity to choose and apply the appropriate law of electrostatics, electromagnetism, optics or nuclear physics is being developed. The skill to interpret and objectively explain the results obtained during the experimental research is being developed with the help of modern laboratory equipment used for conducting experimental tests.
Students must attend at least 60% of the time scheduled of the lectures.
Students must attend at least 60% of the time scheduled practical lectures.
Students must attend at least 80% of the time scheduled laboratory work.
2 Semester
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APKLB16601 6 credits
Design of Roads
Module aim
To give fundamental theoretical knowledge in designing roads. To acquaint students with the main requirements of normative construction technical documents for the design of roads and their application in the design of safe and modern roads, as well as the possibilities of their use in the design of the road plan, longitudinal profile, surface structures and other road elements.
Module description
The safest, most economical, and optimal design solution in road design depends on both the qualifications and creativity of the designer. Therefore, this module is designed not only to familiarize students with the principles and methods of road design but also to develop practical skills and foster creativity.
Acquiring a general understanding of road layout, longitudinal and cross-sectional profiles, pavement structures, and other road design elements, as well as becoming familiar with the main regulatory technical documents, analyzing their essential requirements, and mastering them, will provide the necessary skills to become competent road engineers.
Students must participate in at least 60% of the exercises during the scheduled time. -
FMSAB18205 6 credits
Mathematics 2
Module aim
To get acquainted with the basic concepts and theorems of probability theory and statistics. Be able to apply them to solve real tasks. Be able to systematize and interpret statistical data using statistical programs.
Module description
The module presents basic concepts and theorems of probability theory and mathematical statistics. Discrete and continuous random variables are considered. Using R, one of the most popular computer statistical programs, students learn how to statistically process and interpret statistical data.
Students must attend at least 51% of the lectures, at least 80% of the exercises and at least 60% of the laboratory work during the scheduled time. -
STMEB19000 6 credits
Steel and Reinforced Concrete Bridges
Module aim
To provide basic knowledge about steel and reinforced concrete bridges, their behavior and fundamentals of structural design
Module description
In the course of study, one acquires knowledge about structural schemes of girder, truss, arch, cable-stayed and other bridges, materials used, loads and effects affecting bridge structures, means of connecting structural elements and their application. Design issues of tensile, bending and centrally compressed structural elements and their connections are investigate. Design skills and abilities are developed during practical works.
Students must attend at least 60% of the time scheduled practical lectures. -
APKLB16201 6 credits
Transport System (with Course Project)
Module aim
To give knowledge of the road evolution, modern classical transport and communication system and to form theoretical and practical skills and abilities to analyse the transport and communication system of Lithuania and its components, to design non-complicated elements of this system using Lithuanian standards and other currently valid normative documents.
Module description
Study subjects acquired knowledge of the transport system and its components, the purpose of the road transport system, transportation system planning, technical infrastructure, information and traffic control, vehicle traffic and road characteristics, road junctions and their classification, transport and communication policy.
Students must participate in at least 60% of the practice and at least half of the lectures listed in the timetable. -
APKLB16101 3 credits
Sustainable Road Environment
Module aim
To post the knowledge, necessary for understanding road and environmental interactions, contribute to the road, transport structures and environmental sustainability. Develop the general and special skills, necessary for sustainable road design, environmental and aesthetic values of the preservation and enhancement, road landscape formation.
To provide fundamental knowledge of transport structures on roads, to understand the schemes of the constructed structures on roads, to evaluate the importaModule description
Road and environmental interactions contribute and ensuring road, transport structures and environmental sustainability. Sustainable development of the road network formulate the vision of the infrastructure, which would reduce the impact on the environment and human health, it would be resistant to the possible impacts of climate change and increase user safety.
The studies give knowledge of transport structures of roads and railways (culverts under the subgrade and their design, bridges, viaducts, scaffold bridges, intersections, underground structures, rest areas, noise barriers and etc.). These structures and measures coordination in the landscape, combining road technical parameters, road safety and structure of landscape, ecological and esthetical functions and management requirements. -
ELEIB16201 3 credits
Electronics and Electrical Engineering
Module aim
To master basic laws of electronics and electrical engineering, principles of working of electrical and electronics devices and equipment’s, to develop abilities for the independent decision of electrical engineering questions, to understand principles of work digital electronics devices and areas of their application.
Module description
In the module, you will become acquainted with the basic principles of electrical engineering, learn methods of circuit connection. You will be able to distinguish between direct current and alternating current. You will familiarize yourself with digital electronic devices and their operating principles. You will learn to be friends with electricity.
Students must complete at least 80% of the laboratory work during the scheduled time.
Students must complete all scheduled laboratory work.
3 Semester
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APKLB23701 6 credits
Computer Aided Design and BIM
Module aim
To provide knowledge about automatic design/engineering methods and their potential use in designing of road plan, longitudinal profile, pavement structures, 3D model and other elements of roads, railways and streets.
To familiarize students with new design/engineering methods and automatic design systems, and their application in the design of safe and modern roads, railways and streets.Module description
This course card is designed not only to familiarize students with the principles and methods of automated design for roads, railways, and streets but also to develop practical skills and foster creativity. Acquiring a general understanding of 3D modeling and BIM, knowledge of the latest automated design technologies, their application in designing the layout, longitudinal profile, cross-sectional profiles of a road (street, railway), as well as the application of requirements from key regulatory construction technical documents, will provide the necessary skills to become not only specialists in automated design but also fully competent highway engineers.
Students are required to complete all scheduled laboratory work. -
APKLB16501 6 credits
Design of Railways
Module aim
To teach students to perform traction calculations, design a route and longitudinal profile, calculate and draw plan elements, select the superstructure and make a list of material requirements. To learn how to perform the calculations necessary for the selection of a railway structure.
Module description
The study module is intended to familiarize students with the basics of railway design, to teach them how to use normative and legal documentation regulating railway design. The module is intended to teach how to design a plan, longitudinal profile, transverse profiles, select the upper road structure and its elements.
Students must participate in at least 60% of the exercises during the scheduled time. -
APKLB20201 6 credits
Multiple-purpose Project (Road and Railway with Crossing and Level Crossing)
Module aim
To provide practical knowledge about the preparation of a static construction project (roads with intersections), as well as knowledge that develops students’ organizational skills not only to perform design functions by selecting various methods of road and railway alignment, but also to substantiate and describe them convincingly, aiming for traffic safety, functionality, rationality, and efficiency.
Module description
This study subject is designed not only for the design of roads and their elements (earthworks, carriageway, shoulders, road ditches, and other water drainage systems such as road drainage and water permeability), intersections, bus stop areas, and railway crossings but also for solution analysis, justification, calculations, and reasoned description of design solutions. The selection of design solutions is performed considering existing and projected traffic flows, essential requirements of the structure, and applicable laws and regulatory documents.
Students are required to complete all scheduled laboratory work. -
STTMB17102 6 credits
Structural Mechanics
Module aim
Design of elastic structures under various actions and movable and unmovable loads. About the design problems of structures on deformable soil.
Module description
While studying “Structural Mechanics”, students will get knowledge about the calculation principles and applied methods of bar systems. They will learn to apply basic principles in simplifying and solving structural mechanics tasks, verify the obtained results with commercial packages. This course aims to develop computational skills and the application of structural mechanics by analyzing and solving practical engineering problems. Students must attend at least 70% of the time scheduled practical exercises.. 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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APKLB24704 3 credits
Bachelor Thesis 1 (Road and Railway Engineering)
Module aim
Develop abilities in information and data searches and organizational skills. Learn to independently analyse various literature sources, legal acts and normative documents, to apply subject knowledge by analysing the current situation of the chosen object, solving applied problems and selecting the necessary solutions. Develop the ability to correctly and logically, using modern information technologies, present the decisions made in writing, justifying them with the analysis and calculations.
Module description
The preparation of the final bachelor’s thesis is a complex process, which consists of the selection of a topic or object, the analysis of the current situation of the chosen object, the selection and justification of design solutions, and the preparation of an explanatory note and drawings. At this initial stage, after choosing the object, the goal of the work and the tasks to achieve it are formulated, the problem is described, methods and tools are selected, legal acts and normative documents are analysed. Based on the skills and knowledge acquired during all studies, the current situation of the selected object is analysed and the need for construction or reconstruction of this object is justified.
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APKLB23801 3 credits
Roads and Streets Maintenance
Module aim
Give knowledge of the functioning of roads pavement structures in different seasons of the year, materials and technologies used for roads and streets repair, roads and streets maintenance in different seasons of the year. To develop skills to plan, organize, independently work and make decisions related to roads and streets maintenance.
Module description
The studies gives knowledge of roads and streets maintenance: enterprises maintaining and operating roads, normative documents regulating road maintenance, road financing, factors influencing roads and the effect of those factors on roads, roads and streets deformations, summer and winter road maintenance, roads and streets repair works and their execution technology.
Students must participate in at least 60% of the exercises during the scheduled time.
4 Semester
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APKLB24803 15 credits
Bachekor Thesis 2 (Road and Railway Engineering)
Module aim
To develop the ability to analyse and evaluate decisions from an engineering, technical, social and economic perspective. To teach the independent application of subject knowledge in solving applied problems in the individual identification, design and evaluation of roads, railways, other traffic areas and other transport communication structures.
Module description
The preparation of the final bachelor’s thesis is a complex process, which consists of the selection of a topic or object, the analysis of the current situation of the chosen object, the selection and justification of design solutions, and the preparation of an explanatory note and drawings. In this stage of preparation, data is analyzed, design solutions are selected, construction work quantities and economic calculations are performed, technological processes are selected and optimized, research data analysis is performed, conclusions and proposals are formed. The final work report and necessary drawings are prepared.
Students must participate in at least 60% of the practice listed in the timetable. -
APKLB16701 6 credits
Railway Construction and Repair Technology
Module aim
To acquire consistent knowledge about the stages of railway construction, sequence of works and execution technology. Also to gain knowledge about the types of railway repair works, their planning and organization and the machines and mechanisms used.
Module description
In the study subject, knowledge is acquired about railway construction and types of repairs, construction, reconstruction and repair technology, traffic safety during repair and construction works, organization and planning of various repair works.
Students must participate in at least 60% of the exercises during the scheduled time. -
APKLB18969 3 credits
The Basics of Geographic Information Systems
Module aim
To introduce the theory of GIS analysis and practically apply GIS software for data analysis.
Module description
The applicability of Gis is constantly expanding and many engineering students need to know the basics in order to use it in their field of work. During this course, knowledge about the principles of GIS operation and analysis capabilities will be provided. The applicability of using GIS in different fields is also reviewed.
Students must complete all laboratory works. -
APKLB24403 3 credits
Engineering Traffic Safety Measures
Module aim
To provide knowledge about engineering measures to improve traffic safety, as well as the ability to apply and implement them on roads, streets, railways and other traffic areas. Also, to familiarize with the principles of railway traffic organization and traffic management, the principles of train traffic scheduling.
Module description
When designing roads, streets, railways and other traffic areas and operating these structures, it is important to choose appropriate engineering traffic safety measures in order to ensure comfortable and safe driving and traffic conditions. This study subject introduces the main principles of safe traffic organization, provides knowledge and skills in selecting and applying engineering measures to improve traffic safety.
Students must participate in at least 60% of the practice listed in the timetable. -
APKLB16402 3 credits
Transport Structures: Aerodromes and Ports
Module aim
Obtain fundamental knowledge about the structures, pavement construction and materials used in seaports and airports, ecological problems of water and air transport and to form practical skills in designing the main elements of seaports or airports.
Module description
In the study subject, students acquire knowledge about airports and seaports. Separate structures of air and water transport are examined. Most of the attention was paid to the airfield and its supporting elements. Modern world ports and their design trends are presented. Various types of coating installation and maintenance technologies in airports and seaports are reviewed. During the exercise, the calculation of the main parameters of the airfield is carried out, the technology of the airfield construction works is analyzed, and the general plan of the airport is prepared. Students must participate in at least 60% of the practice and at least half of the lectures listed in the timetable.
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