Faculty of Electronics, Photonics and Microsystems
Field of study: Mechatronic Microsystems Engineering
Language of study: Polish
Level of education: second-cycle studies
Form of studies: full-time
Number of semesters: 3
Professional title awarded after graduation: MSc Engineer
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Description of the field of study:
Mechatronics is a branch of technology that emerges at the interface between mechanics, electronics and computer science. It is a synergy of knowledge and has an interdisciplinary nature, as it also employs, in addition to the above-mentioned fields, material engineering, chemistry, optics, photonics, microsystems, bioengineering, production engineering etc.
A mechatronic device can be a space station, an automatic airlock, a modern car, but also a washing machine or an analytical biochip: they are devices on the macro, micro and even nano scale!
A little digression:
Please do not follow the typical meaning of the word engineering, but reach for the source, i.e. the true meaning of this word. According to the online PWN Encyclopedia, "engineering" means "designing and constructing objects and technical devices." Engineering [Latin. “incingere” means "to surround the place with a defensive structure", and “ingenerare” means to create] refers to technical creativity (mainly the product of the engineer's activity), resulting in an object (prototype), to a production method (technology) or to a change in the state of the environment. As can be seen, the term is old, and in Poland it has been used since the mid-17th century.
Mechatronic microsystems is a field that combines electronic, IT and mechanical issues from the perspective of the 21st century, i.e. taking into account integration, miniaturization and computerization. This field of study is offered along with a modern specialist laboratory and research base by an interdisciplinary team of academic teachers working in fields related to mechatronics and microsystems. Graduates of the faculty have the latest detailed knowledge on the applications of electronics, mechanics and computer science, as well as extensive interdisciplinary knowledge combining the issues of production and deployment with elements of market strategy. In effect, they find employment in industry or establish their own small companies, as they are able to adapt to new conditions and challenges that they will face during their professional careers.
Our second-cycle Mechatronic Microsystems Engineering focuses on microsystems and electronic devices used in everyday life, with particular emphasis on various types of sensors: optoelectronic, chemical, fibre optic, etc. We also show how to construct electronic equipment and its components.
A graduate of Mechatronic Microsystems Engineering can:
design, build and test modern mechatronic systems (microsystems) consisting of electronic, mechanical and information technology subsystems;
use the known methods and mathematical models, as well as computer simulations to analyse and evaluate the operation of elements of mechatronic (mechanical, electronic and optoelectronic) systems;
develop documentation on the implementation of an engineering task;
select and use in practice appropriate tools, programs, methods and numerical algorithms to solve typical problems in the field of numerical design applied to the engineering of innovative mechatronic systems;
design and program computer management and measurement systems which employ various communication interfaces in mechatronic systems;
service and diagnose mechatronic systems, including basic tasks related to making electrical connections or assembling and disassembling modern electronic structures;
effectively communicate and collaborate in a multidisciplinary work environment and in teams developing innovative mechatronic systems.
Specialisations:
Students have the opportunity to specialize in a specific thematic area by selecting particular courses in elective blocks.
Study program:
The current version of the study program is available by clicking the link: plans and study programs.
Employment perspectives:
designer, developer and tester of mechatronic systems and microsystems employing the latest design and diagnostic tools,
specialized service technician of modern devices based on mechanical, electronic and information systems,
integrator of mechanical, electronic and IT systems for e.g. the Internet of Things, Industry 4.0, automotive industry or intelligent infrastructure solutions,
coordinator or leader of design and production teams dealing with modern mechatronic systems and microsystems.
