Applied Material Science
6.G8.00.03 Applied Material Science
Qualification awarded: Bachelor in Materials Science
Entry year: 2024
Mode of study: full
Program duration: 4 years
Institute: Institute of Mechanical Engineering and Transport
Number of credits: 243 ECTS credits
Level of qualification according to the National Qualification Framework and the European Qualifications Framework: NQF Level 6 (First cycle of QF-EHEA / EQF Level 6)
Qualification requirements and regulations, including graduation requirements: The full implementation of curriculum and defense of qualification work
Characteristics of the educational program: Generalized object of bachelor of materials science is metallic, non-metallic, composite, powder, and nanomaterials, their composition, structure and properties, methods of their research; manufacturing of products for various purposes; technological processes that ensure the required quality of materials and products from them.
Students gain skills in:
- theoretical basis of materials science;
- experimental methods and techniques of research of structure, physical, mechanical, functional and technological properties of materials;
- use of computer software for rational selection of materials and technological processes;
- determination of mechanical, physical and technological properties of materials, their structure evaluation;
- conduction of expertise research, metrological evaluation and certification of materials.
Програмні результати навчання: KN1. Conceptual knowledge and understanding of the fundamental sciences underlying applied materials science at the level necessary for mastering the disciplines of professional orientation.
KN2. Knowledge and understanding of the engineering sciences underlying applied materials science at the level necessary for achieving other program outcomes, including sufficient awareness of their latest achievements.
KN3. Understanding of the logic and methodology of scientific knowledge.
KN4. Knowledge of the structure of metallic, non-metallic, composite and functional materials.
KN5. Knowledge of the main groups of materials and the principles of their justified choice for products.
KN6. Basic knowledge in the field of computer science and modern information technologies.
KN7. Knowledge of the elements of engineering graphics, the use of modern computer software for creating and editing images and drawings for preparing technical docSKentation.
KN8. Mastering the basic principles of the theory of chemical processes, electrochemistry and chemical kinetics, crystallography, laws of thermal conductivity and physical mechaniSKs of diffusion.
KN9. Knowledge of the nature of deformation and destruction of materials, the principles of creating materials with specified mechanical properties.
KN10. Understanding the basics of design and production of machine-building structures and elements.
KN11. Knowledge of technological processes for manufacturing, processing, testing materials and products, methods of their design and implementation.
KN12. Knowledge of methods of physical and mathematical modeling in creating new and improving existing materials and technologies for their manufacture.
KN13. Knowledge of technical characteristics, operating conditions, use of production equipment and control and measuring instrSKents.
KN14. Knowledge of methods for ensuring and controlling the quality of materials.
KN15. Knowledge of the principles, methods and regulatory framework for standardization, certification and accreditation of materials and products, the requirements of State Standards and industry regulatory docSKents.
KN16. Awareness of the rules of life safety, labor protection and industrial sanitation requirements.
KN17. Know the basics of preventing corruption, public and academic integrity at the level necessary to form intolerance to corruption and manifestations of dishonest behavior among students and be able to apply them in professional activities
SK1. The ability to combine theory and practice to solve applied problems in materials science.
SK2. The ability to competently select materials and manage their properties for the manufacture of products for various purposes.
SK 3. The ability to apply the principles of designing new materials in professional activities.
SK 4. The ability to use experimental methods for studying the structural, physical, mechanical, and technological properties of materials in professional activities.
SK 5. Ability to provide technological support for the production of materials and products from them.
SK 6. Ability to choose and apply suitable typical research methods (analytical, computational, modeling, experimental); correctly interpret the results of such research and draw conclusions.
SK 7. Ability to experiment and analyze data.
SK 8. Ability to determine environmentally hazardous and harmful factors of professional activity through preliminary analysis and adjust the content of the activity to prevent negative impact on the environment.
SK 9. Ability to identify, formulate and solve typical and complex and unpredictable applied tasks, using innovative approaches and taking into account non-technical (society, health, safety, environmental protection, economy) limitations.
SK 10. Ability to search for information, literature, consult and critically use scientific databases and other relevant sources of information for the purpose of detailed study and research of engineering issues of applied materials science.
SK 11. Ability to calculate the economic efficiency of the production of materials and products.
SK 12. Ability to use modern information and communication technologies, correctly use language depending on the scope and purpose of communication, and form business docSKentation.
SK 13. Ability to transfer one's knowledge, decisions, and their justification to specialists in a clear and unambiguous form.
SK 14. Ability to apply the concepts of lean production and general principles of reducing production costs in the field of materials science.
COM1. Ability to communicate, including oral and written communication, in Ukrainian and one of the foreign languages (English, German, French);
COM2. Ability to use knowledge in the fields of metallurgy, materials technology, and materials science for communication at the professional and social level.
COM3. Skills in verbal and written presentation of practical developments in the direction of materials science.
A&R 1. The ability to adapt to new situations and make appropriate decisions.
A&R 2. The ability to realize the need for lifelong learning in order to deepen the acquired and acquire new professional knowledge.
A&R 3. The ability to take responsibility for the work performed, make independent decisions, achieve the set goal while complying with the requirements of professional ethics.
A&R 4. The ability to demonstrate understanding of basic environmental principles, occupational health and safety and their application in the field of mechanical engineering.
Academic mobility: During the study, students have the opportunity to participate in international academic mobility program ERASMUS + KA1
Work placement(s): Teaching practice (field study) on the theme of bachelour's qualification work in leading companies
Programme director: Director of Education Program – Dr. Lidiia Bohun, contact person – Dr. Lidia Bohun pmom.dept@lpnu.ua
Occupational profiles of graduates: Professional activities of bachelors in materials science are defined by using of the acquired knowledge and skills in the field of modern materials science, new technologies of materials and products processing, ensuring restoration and repairing of products, implementation of marketing activities, acting as leaders and organizers of production.
The scope of bachelors in Materials Science is research and development institutions, enterprises of machine building, instrument-making, automobile, aerospace, light industry, metallurgy, energy industry, construction and educational institutions of different levels of accreditation.
Specialist in materials science performs selection of materials and technological processes for production according to performance conditions and requirements of modern design.; technological processes of product processing according to demands of the wast branches of industry; determines properties of materials, studies their structure by using modern methods, evaluates the quality and conducts expertise research of the causes of destruction of products and constructions; develops new recovery, utilization and recycling of materials; provides services for the certification of metal products.
Access to further studies: Obtaining the second (master's) level
Other program features: The program is implemented in Ukrainian and English.
Curriculum is adapted to European programs under the Bologna process based on the implementation of the international project TEMPUS MMATENG.
During the study, students have the opportunity to participate in international academic mobility program ERASMUS + KA1