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Study programme "Engineering Technology, Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering"

Main attributes
Title Engineering Technology, Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering
Identification code MMM0
Education classification code 45521
Level and type Academic Master Study
Higher education study field Mechanics and Metal Processing, Heat Power Engineering, Heat Technology, and Mechanical Engineering
Head of the study field Aldis Balodis
Department responsible Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Transport and Aeronautics
Head of the study programme Marina Čerpinska
Professional classification code
The type of study programme Full time
Language Latvian, English
Accreditation 16.11.2022 - 17.11.2028; Accreditation certificate No 2022/30-A
Volume (credit points) 80.0
Duration of studies (years) Full time studies - 2,0
Degree or/and qualification to be obtained Master degree of engineering science in mechanical engineering / –
Qualification level to be obtained The 7th level of European Qualifications Framework (EQF) and Latvian Qualifications Framework (LQF)
Programme prerequisites Bachelor degree of engineering science in mechanical engineering, mechanics and metal processing, or
comparable education

Description
Abstract The study programme is being implemented in Riga Technical University Faculty of Mechanical
Engineering Transport and Aeronautics Department of Theoretical Mechanics and Strength of Materials in
close cooperation with the eight largest technical universities in Europe. The study programme is
implemented in Latvian and English, and its duration is two years. The study programme is focused on
gaining an in-depth understanding of the operation of mechanical systems and their control (study courses
“Technical System Vibration and Stability”, “Shock Theory”, “Dynamics and Control of Machines” etc.),
acquisition of knowledge and skills in the use of computer programmes and performance of simulations
(study courses “Vibrotechnology and Vibromachines”, “Rotary Machines”, “Computer-Aided Analysis of
Mechanical Systems of Machines” etc.), which allows graduates to work in both local and international
companies, which are focused on the production and project management of customer-tailored mechanical
equipment, systems or components, as well as to continue their studies in a four-year PhD study
programme.
Aim To prepare engineers with a wide range of knowledge in the field of mechanics and mechanical
engineering, who are able to compete well for their place in the labour market and can work in their
profession in both local and international companies and projects, as well as to prepare students for further
studies in the PhD study programme.
Tasks The tasks of the study programme are:
- to provide students with the in-depth theoretical knowledge, skills and abilities in engineering, mechanics
and mechanical engineering;
- to acquaint students with the latest research and development tendencies in the field of mechanics and
mechanical engineering;
- to strengthen skills in working with computer programs used in the field with the help of laboratory
works, as well as to develop an understanding of continuous development of computer programmes, so
that after completing the study programme the student is able to work with various similar alternatives;
- to develop an understanding of the cycle of the creation of innovative engineering products, cooperation
of specialists in various fields.
Learning outcomes Graduates of the study programme:
- understand technical processes in mechanics and mechanical engineering, as well are able to give their
suggestions for its’ improvement;
- are able to evaluate descriptions of technological processes, perform their analysis, assess the quality of
operation of mechanical systems, influencing factors and risks, determine preventive measures appropriate
to the risks;
- are able to evaluate the operation processes of mechanical equipment, provide suggestions for process
improvements;
- are able to plan the necessary resources to ensure the successful operation and improvement of
engineering systems;
- know and are able to design, install and operate mechanical systems after additional training on the
specific system;
- are able to build an engineering career by effectively cooperating with specialists of other profiles and
jointly developing innovative engineering products;
- are able to continue PhD studies.
Final/state examination procedure, Master Thesis.
assessment
Description of the future employment Graduates of the study programme work in companies that focus on the design and production of new and
customer-tailored products - mechanical equipment and their components, as well as in companies where
maintenance of mechanical equipment must be provided and in projects where calculations and
simulations are performed in computer programs. After additional specific training, graduates can work in
the field of technical measurement and diagnostics.
Special enrollment requirements English language proficiency equivalent to at least CEFR B2 level.
Opportunity to continue studies It is possible to continue studies in the four-year full-time doctoral study programme “Engineering
Technology, Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering” or in other RTU doctoral study programmes, as well
as it is possible to study abroad, or in similar study programmes abroad.
Courses
No Code Name Credit points
A Compulsory Study Courses 38.0
1 MTM409 Technical System Vibration and Stability 4.0
2 MSE432 Thermodynamics and Gas Dynamics 3.0
3 MMP532 Mechanics of Composite Materials 3.0
4 MTH505 Rotary Machines 3.0
5 MSE541 Theory of Boundary Layer 4.0
6 MTM408 Optimization Methods 4.0
7 MTH503 Computer-Aided Analysis of Mechanical Systems of Machines 4.0
8 MTH507 Lifting and Transporting Machines 4.0
9 MTM516 Analysis and Optimization of Machines, Structures and Technological Processes 3.0
10 MSE535 Non-Standard Sources of Energy 3.0
11 MRA253 Basics of Technical Design 2.0
12 IDA700 Basics of Labour Protection 1.0
B Compulsory Elective Study Courses 18.0
B1 Field-Specific Study Courses 14.0
0 MMP518 Theory of Elasticity,Viscoelasticity and Plasticity 4.0
1 MTM411 Shock Theory 4.0
2 MEE412 Biomaterials 2.0
3 MMP519 Finite and Boundary Element Methods 4.0
4 MTM514 Vehicle Mechanics 4.0
5 MEE411 Introduction to Biochemistry and Biophysics 3.0
6 MMP510 Experimental Mechanics and Technical Diagnostics 4.0
7 MTH504 Numerical Analysis for Research of Dynamics of Machines (for Master Students) 4.0
8 MMP533 Nonlinear Mechanics of Materials 3.0
9 MMP535 Fracture Theory 3.0
10 MTH502 Dynamics and Control of Machines (for Master Degree students) 4.0
11 MTH413 Fatigue and Damages of Materials of Mechanical Engineering Constructions 3.0
12 MTH412 Mechanical Engineering Constructions 3.0
0 MEE507 Mechanics of Biological Systems 3.0
1 MEE413 Physics of Medical Imaging 4.0
2 MEE509 Medical Instrumentation 3.0
3 MEE407 Medical Equipment Design 5.0
4 MEE511 Radiation Safety in Medicine 3.0
0 MTM407 Statistical Mechanics 4.0
1 MSE278 Thermal Engines 2.0
2 MSE323 Thermotechnical Measurements and Fumdamentals of Automation 2.0
3 MSE428 Specialized Course in Ecology 2.0
4 MMP539 Vibrotechnology and Vibromachines 4.0
5 MTM406 In Biological Systems Rooted Robots 3.0
6 MTM701 Biotextiles in Engineering Area 3.0
7 MTM702 Introduction to Mechanics of Textile Materials 2.0
B2 Humanities and Social Sciences Study Courses 4.0
1 HSP483 Industrial Relations 2.0
2 HSP488 Business Sociology 2.0
3 HSP430 Social Psychology 2.0
4 HFL432 Ethics 2.0
5 HSP484 Psychology 2.0
6 HSP446 Pedagogy 2.0
7 HSP485 Communication Psychology 2.0
8 IUE217 Business Economics 2.0
9 IUE409 New Product Marketing 2.0
10 IUE307 Planning of Entrepreneurship 2.0
11 IUV508 Legal Regulation of Entrepreneurship 2.0
C Free Elective Study Courses 4.0
E Final Examination 20.0
1 MTM002 Master Thesis 20.0
2 MEE002 Master Thesis 20.0
3 MSE002 Master Thesis 20.0