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KLAIPËDA UNIVERSITY |
INNOVATIVE PROCESSES ENGINEERING
Qualification awarded
Level of qualification
University studies, Second cycle, graduate (Master's)
Specific admission requirements
Minimum access requirements: Bachelor degree or its equivalent
Minimum access qualification degree:
Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning (formal, non-formal and informal)
Study subjects or parts thereof, corresponding to formal and subject requirements of selected study programme, may be included to individuals who graduated, studied or are presently studying at institutions of higher education in Lithuania or other countries, accredited in accordance with Lithuanian higher education curriculum, and who want to continue their studies at the University at the same or inferior cycle or studies of other studies programmes.
Profile of the programme
The aim of the study program in Innovative Process Engineering is to provide knowledge in the fields of process engineering, operation of alternative energy sources, development of new products, sustainable management of raw materials and energy resources. Masters specialty can work in a variety of manufacturing companies engaged in the production of chemical products, alternative fuels, oil and gas refineries and transportation terminals, energy, pharmaceutical and other manufacturing companies, universities, research institutes and laboratories.
Key learning outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
| A1 | Knowledge and understanding of the modern oil production, processing, transportation and oil waste decontamination technologies, knowledge of modern achievements in oil technology, combining productions issues with the environmental requirements; |
| A2 | Understanding of oil processing and chemical oil synthesis processes, the formation of oil geological patterns of the earth bowels; |
| A3 | Coherent knowledge of oil and its products properties, rheology, basics of scientific research, technological processes optimization and management; |
| A4 | Understand critically of essence and peculiarities of oil technological processes. |
Engineering Analysis
| B1 | The ability to apply theoretical knowledge and research results for solving qualitative and quantitative not completely defined and various types problems in the constantly changing oil and petrochemical technology development; |
| B2 | The ability to apply their knowledge and understanding to analyze and critically evaluate research results, new oil production, processing, transportation and waste decontamination technologies from the social, economic and safety point of view; |
| B3 | The ability to form and solve new problems in the field of oil technological processes and provide relevant solution; |
| B4 | The ability to use innovative methods for solving problems; |
| B5 | The ability to apply their knowledge and understanding to making professional decisions, balancing the cost, safety, quality, reliability and environmental impact. |
Engineering Design
| C1 | The ability to apply their knowledge and understanding in the field of oil technological processes, competently deal with industrial and scientific problems, evaluate engineerimg solutions from the ethical, social, economic and environmental point of view; |
| C2 | The ability to apply engineering methods for solving oil technological processes problems; |
| C3 | The ability to use creativity to develop new and original ideas and methods; |
| C4 | The ability to use their judgement and knowledge in the field of oil technological processes to work with complexity, technical uncertainty information. |
Investigations
| D1 | The ability to use literary search tools for finding relevant information and obtain required data; |
| D2 | The ability to design and conduct analytic, modelling and experimental investigations, starting with problem formulation, method and equipment selection; |
| D3 | The ability to use various chemical and instrumental analysis methods, equipment and substances for chemical process analysis; to evaluate the accuracy of the used methods and reliability of the research results; |
| D4 | The ability to critically evaluate the research results and draw conclusions; |
| D5 | The ability to investigate the application of new and emerging oil technologies in business and industry. |
Engineering Practice
| E1 | The ability to integrate the scientific knowledge from different branches, to implement and evaluate new oil and chemical technologies taking into account of technical, economic, social and environmental aspects; |
| E2 | A comprehensive understanding of applicable techniques and methods and of their advantage and limitations; |
| E3 | Knowledge of the ethical, environmental and commercial constraints of engineering practice. |
Transferable Skills
| F1 | Fulfil all the Transferable Skill requirements of a First Cycle graduate at the more demanding level of Second Cycle ( The ability to clearly and correctly present research results and conclusions in written and oral form for various audiences; an analytical, systematic and critical thinking skills to solve problems having contradictory informatio); |
| F2 | The ability to work independently and as a member of team, that may be composed of representatives from various areas (specialties) and levels, to solve problems and manage the activity; |
| F3 | The ability to work and communicate effectively with representatives of other organizations in national and international contexts, to critically evaluate new ideas. |
Occupational profiles of graduates with examples
Acquired the Engineering Sciences Master's degree can work as research, technology, expert, advisory and managerial work in various industrial companies, in alternative fuels, oil and gas refineries and transportation terminals, energy sector, scientific institutions, chemical laboratories, continue to doctoral studies, the acquisition of managerial and practical experience to work in business or department heads.
Access to further studies
Access to the third cycle studies
Course structure diagram with credits
1 semester
| Course | ECTS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sustainable Energetics (T000M288) | 6 |
| 2 | Conventional and Advanced Fuels (T000M095) | 6 |
| 3 | Research and Innovation (T000M079) | 6 |
| 4 | Cleaner Production and Ecodesign (T270M004) | 6 |
| 5 | Numerical Modeling of Engineering Systems (FEM) (T210M081) | 6 |
| Total: | 30 |
2 semester
| Course | ECTS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heat and Mass Transfer (T350M004) | 6 |
| 2 | Research 1 (T210M003) | 6 |
| 3 | New Product Development (S190M101) | 6 |
| 4 | Elective Subjects 1 | 12 |
| Total: | 30 |
3 semester
| Course | ECTS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Research 2 (T210M004) | 6 |
| 2 | Biofuel and Biorefinery Technologies (T350M003) | 6 |
| 3 | Sustainable Resource Management (T350M006) | 6 |
| 4 | Elective Subjects 2 | 12 |
| Total: | 30 |
4 semester
| Course | ECTS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Master's Thesis (T000M076) | 30 |
| Total: | 30 |
Elective Subjects 1
| Course | ECTS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oil & Gas Terminals and Pipelines (T380M004) | 6 |
| 2 | Composit Materials Manufactoring and Research (T152M001) | 6 |
| 3 | Chemical Reaction Engineering (T000M089) | 6 |
| 4 | Numerical Engineering Methods (T000M081) | 6 |
| 5 | Corrosion Engineering (T000M070) | 6 |
| 6 | Production Management Methodology (S190M050) | 6 |
Elective Subjects 2
| Course | ECTS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Advanced Environmental Engineering (T000M119) | 6 |
| 2 | Functional Materials and Coatings (T350M005) | 6 |
| 3 | Modern Production Technologies (T000M065) | 6 |
| 4 | Chemical Reactors (T380M001) | 6 |
| 5 | Modern Processing Technologies (T210M007) | 6 |
| 6 | Petroleum Chemistry and Technology 1 (T000M088) | 6 |
Examination regulations, assessment and grading
The University applies cumulative grading in order to ensure objective evaluation, active students’ participation during the semester and their ability to apply theoretical knowledge in practice. Cumulative grading final evaluation consists of interim course assignments (test, individual work, paper, laboratory work defence, and etc.) and final exam grades. If the student fails the interim course assignments and does not make to transition grade−minimal grade of determined interim course assessments−he is not allowed to take the final exam. Each study programme is completed by defending final thesis (project) and (or) taking final exams.
A ten-point grading system is used at the University. Knowledge is assessed in the following marks
| Pass/fail system | KU grade* | Definition |
| Pass | 10 (excellent) | excellent performance, outstanding knowledge and skills |
| 9 (very good) | strong performance, good knowledge and skills | |
| 8 (good) | above the average performance, knowledge and skills | |
| 7 (highly satisfactory) | average performance, knowledge and skills with unessential shortcomings | |
| 6 (satisfactory) | below average performance, knowledge and skills with substantial shortcomings | |
| 5 (sufficient) | knowledge and skills meet minimum criteria | |
| Fail | 4, 3, 2, 1 (insufficient) | knowledge and skills do not meet minimum criteria / below minimum criteria |
Graduation requirements
Undergraduate and master student’s knowledge, skills and abilities, indicated in the study programme description, are examined and evaluated during the public defence of his Final thesis. Final thesis by its nature can be scientific research or scientific-applied. Final thesis is analytical work based on independent scientific or applied research. A Bachelor’s thesis comprises 12 credits; Master’s thesis comprises 30 credits in the study programme of 120 credits or 24 credits in the study programme of 90 credits. Final thesis and its defence is to demonstrate student’s creativity and the ability to critically evaluate theoretical and practical innovations, as well as others’ previously carried out researches and their results; to indicate student’s knowledge in social and commercial environment, legislation, and financial capacity; to show information sourcing and its qualified analysis skills, computational methods and specialized software and general-purpose information technologies using skills, as well as the ability to clearly and correctly orally or in written present their research results and (or) product designed to different audiences.
Final thesis is defended publicly in front of the Study Field Qualification Committee approved by the Rector. All members of the Qualification Committee evaluate the final thesis and its defence in separate grades in ten-point grading system. Weighted coefficient of defended grade is up to 0.2. The final grade is the arithmetic average of the grades given by the Qualification Committee members, rounded to the nearest whole number.
Mode of study
Full-time
Programme director or equivalent
Dr. Þilvinas Kryþevièius
Department of Engineering