Department "Automation of Discrete Production Engineering"

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Master's degree, specialty Mechanical and Device Engineering. Aim of the course Application of Computer Technologies in the Design of Mechanical Engineering Products (ACTDMEP) is to introduce mechanical engineering students with the methodology and procedures of computer aided design and production. Students are introduced to the possibilities of designing, researching and optimizing engineering products using CAD / CAE systems. The sequence of work in the automated generation of control programs for machining parts on CNC machines using CAM systems is studied.

Optional subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Mechanical Engineering. Aim of the course Assembly Automation (AA) is to acquaint students with the fundamentals of assembly automation, with the methods and technical equipment for assembly automation. Discussed are the fundamental methods applicable in planning, design and realization of the assembly automation. Special attention is given to structural features, areas of application, calculation, choice, operation and implementation of automated technology: vibratory and mechanical feeders, automatic assembly transfer systems, feed tracks, escapements, parts-placing mechanisms, assembly robots, integration of manual assembly workstations in automated assembly systems, design for assembly and feasibility study of automated assembly projects.

Optional subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Master's degree, specialty Mechanical engineering. Aim of the course Assembly Automation (AA) is to acquaint students with the fundamentals of assembly automation, with the methods and technical equipment for assembly automation. Discussed are the fundamental methods applicable in planning, design and realization of the assembly automation. Special attention is given to structural features, areas of application, calculation, choice, operation and implementation of automated technology: vibratory and mechanical feeders, automatic assembly transfer systems, feed tracks, escapements, parts-placing mechanisms, assembly robots, integration of manual assembly workstations in automated assembly systems, design for assembly and feasibility study of automated assembly projects.

Optional subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Master's degree, specialty Mechatronic systems. Aim of the course Assembly Automation (AA) is to acquaint students with the fundamentals of assembly automation, with the methods and technical equipment for assembly automation. Discussed are the fundamental methods applicable in planning, design and realization of the assembly automation. Special attention is given to structural features, areas of application, calculation, choice, operation and implementation of automated technology: vibratory and mechanical feeders, automatic assembly transfer systems, feed tracks, escapements, parts-placing mechanisms, assembly robots, integration of manual assembly workstations in automated assembly systems, design for assembly and feasibility study of automated assembly projects.

Optional subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Master's degree, specialty Mechatronics. Aim of the course is by using the systematic approach to provide students with fundamental skills and knowledge about the requirements toward the design of mechatronic products regarding their automatic high-effective manufacturing and assembly; the theory of automatic manufacturing; the technological and managerial aspects of the flow assembly and the basic stages in creating technical devices for automatic assembly. Studied are the prerequisites and ways for improving the assembly of products and their components; the theory of automatic assembly; the key processes to connect the details and the technical devices for mechanization and automation of assembly processes. The accent is laid on the systematic approach to assembly automation as well as on the problems related to the efficiency and reliability of the assembling devices and the quality of the assembled items. Analyzed are possible ways to enhance the performance grade of the technical means for assembly automation. By studying this subject the students should acquire the necessary knowledge on how to automate and further improve assembly processes and the skills to chose the optimal variant.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Mechanical Engineering. Aim of the course Automation and Robotization of Mechanical Engineering (ARME) is to acquaint students with the basic concepts and positions of Automation and Robotization of Mechanical Engineering, as well as with the device, the principle of operation and the fields of application of the main types of automation devices and to give them knowledge of the design, operation and implementation of automation and robotics equipment. The systems for automation of the flow of details, the variability of the solutions for automation and robotics, the manufacturability of the details and the assembly suitability of the structures are considered. The main attention is paid to the structures, fields of application, design and implementation of the main classes of automation equipment with different types of automation, as well as to the systems for management of automated complexes and computer-integrated systems.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Engineering Logistics. To introduce students to basic concepts in automation and automated technique, methodology, methods and technical means for the automation of specific production processes. Training content is consistent with the community of methods and means of automation, while taking into account the specifics of individual industries. The main methods applied in the design and implementation of projects in industrial automation and building industries with varying degrees of automation. Special attention is paid to the design characteristics, application areas, calculation, selection, operation and implementation of the major classes of automation technology - automation equipment, automatic machine, automatic cutting heads, automatic production lines and flexible complexes. Examples are considered structural solutions to the most common and most often applied in practice automatic production facilities etc. automation solutions for specific production processes.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Mechatronic Systems. At the end of the course the students are accepted to be able to select, project and implant automation devises and to know the main principles of flexible automation and developing NC programs. The main direction for development automation of discrete production engineering (ADP); Types of automation devices; The main indicators for automation devices, Decisions variants and choosing the optimum one; Parts flow automation and automation devices; Automations technologies line; Robotic complexes; Flexible automation; Principles of NC; Programming for NC machines; Terminology and based commands; Manual programming; Dialog, computer and parametric programming; NC machines; Technology for NC machines: Flexible manufacturing structures.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Mechatronics. Aim of the course is to provide mechanical engineering students with basic knowledge about the essence, basic definitions, methods and technical equipment for automation of various discrete productions and the adjustment of automation devices. The course teaches: major automation areas, fundamental methods for planning, design and realization of diverse automated discrete processes. Course emphases: design features, application areas, calculations, choice, programming, tuning and implementation of automation equipment with different levels of automation.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Mechatronics. Aim of the course is to make mechanical engineering students familiar with methods and devises for design of modern mechatronic systems. The course teaches creative methods applicable on every stage of the mechatronic systems design process – from planning (choice of manufacturing objects) to the final result of the design. The accent lays on creating a conception and designing the structure of mechatronic systems. Among the points of interest are how to promotion the creative process, how to secure the optimal functioning of mechatronic systems under consideration of the best achievements in the fields of mechanics, electronics and informatics. Important issues are the selection of the optimal variant of a mechatronic system in an environment lacking or providing insufficient information; opportunities for reducing the designing time and costs for mechatronic products by making them up of separate modules. The course also teaches the cost analysis as a way to optimize investments.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Master's degree, specialty Mechanical and Device Engineering. Aim of the course Computer analysis and simulation in mechanical engineering (CASME) is to teach mechanical engineering students about the essentials, basic terminology, methodology, technology and analyzing methods regarding manufacturing processes and whole systems simulations. The course examines the engineering methods for static and dynamic analyses along with their relevant software applications and the methods for data formalization as required by the simulation techniques. Special attention is paid to the methods concerning parametrical and structural optimization. Discussed are procedures for finding rational and optimal technical decisions. Special attention is paid to modern tools for simulative modeling, incl. Markov chains, Petrie nets, neural networks etc. Given are examples for automation equipment design under the application of ready made packages of applications.

Facultative subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Master's degree, specialty Mechanical engineering. To provide knowledge about integrated and constitutive manufacturing and about planning and operational management of modern manufacturing processes aided by information technologies. This allows a deeper understanding of the problems occurring during the creation of open manufacturing systems. Contents of the course: current problems of the manufacturing systems; integration of manufacturing and computer technologies; origins, development and existing problems of the integration of separate technological units and the building of technological cells, modules and flexible manufacturing systems; intelligent manufacturing systems and equipment and factories of the future.

Optional subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Master's degree, specialty Mechanical and Device Engineering. Aim of the course Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems (CIMS) is to provide knowledge about integrated and constitutive manufacturing and about planning and operational management of modern manufacturing processes aided by information technologies. This allows a deeper understanding of the problems occurring during the creation of open manufacturing systems. Students get acquainted with the current problems of production systems; integrated manufacturing and computer technologies. The existing problems related to the creation and development of integrated technological units and the construction of technological "islands"; modules and flexible manufacturing systems; intelligent production systems; equipment and 'factories of the future' are considered.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Mechanical Engineering. Aim of the course Computer-Aided Design of Automation Systems (CADAS) is to familiarize students with the principles, main stages and types of engineering tasks related to computer-aided design of automation systems and to gain new knowledge in this subject area. To provide students with knowledge and skills related to modeling, optimization and simulation of the work of automation systems, as well as the methods of mathematical programming. The principles and main stages of computer-aided design of automation systems are discussed. Mathematical and simulation modelling, optimization principles and CAD systems for computer design are emphasized. Methods for solving structural and parametric optimization problems are considered. Emphasis is placed on the most widely used methods of mathematical programming. Basic knowledge of working with the MatLab dialog system is given.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Mechanical Engineering. The objective of this course is to develop knowledge of the use of linear and nonlinear control theory, computer tools and technical devices for analysis and design of automatic control systems. The aim of the course is to provide both the theoretical background in automatic control and practical skills in using tools such as specialized software and controllers to solve engineering problems in the area of industrial automation. The course focuses on basic approaches and methods concerning the analysis and design of linear and nonlinear automatic control systems, dynamic models, trajectory planning, transfer functions, dynamic characteristics, frequency-domain characteristics, controllers, stability criterions and system performance, simulation tools, logic control, specialized software and devices for designing control systems using programmable logic controllers.

Optional subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Mechanical Engineering. The course gives knowledge about the fundamentals of regulation and control devices. The acquired knowledge will help students to improve their designing skills in accordance with the modern control systems potentials. As a  result, the dynamic and static parameters of the complete product will also be enhanced. The basic methods and principles of the theory of automatic control and regulation, linear and nonlinear systems, stability and quality, transmission function and dynamic characteristics, directly related to the profile of trained specialists in general mechanical engineering and equipment are considered.  The course offers further knowledge about the architectural, hard- and software devices for completing modern digital control systems based on industrial controllers.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Master's degree, specialty Mechatronic Systems. To introduce the extended  knowledge about design and application of control in mechatronics systems emphasising the functioning of the industrial networks and realizing the typical strategies of Technical University of Sofia taking place in industrial plants and in the production automation. To introduce the extended  knowledge about design and application of control in mechatronics systems emphasising the functioning of the industrial networks and realizing the typical strategies of Technical University of Sofia taking place in industrial plants and in the production automation. The aim of the course is to give the students knowledge about design and application of control systems in mechatronics, emphasising the functioning of the industrial networks. The coarse is a continuation of some bachelor degree courses in Mechatronics programme of the same Faculty concerning intelligent manufacturing systems. The principal functional particularities in control for mechatronics systems with industrial applications are introduced. The common topologies and protocols used for industrial communication on different hierarchical levels such as TCP/IP, Industrial Ethernet, PROFIBUS, CAN and „master-slave” communication applied in control system are discussed. Contemporary technologies - ASISafe, PROFISafe and ISA - for industrial network security and real time control in mechatroncs are introduces. Also the relation between Internet and industrial communication together with the feature trends in industrial networks is considered.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Mechatronic systems. The aim is to present the technological and practical knowledge databases and database management systems. The subject covers topics in the field of databases, data modeling and representation, data access, relational database model, E-R diagrams, SQL, concurrent data access, DBMS administration, etc.

Optional subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Master's degree, specialty Mechatronics. Aim of the course is to provide students with essential knowledge about the design, implementation and utilization of mechatronic complexes in discrete mechanical engineering processes. The course deals with the different solution variants and points out at the importance in choosing the single components used as gradients of the automated mechatronic structures. The course provides guidelines for defining the parameters of the optimal variant and the methods applied for choosing it; the main stages in the designing and building of mechatronic systems are discussed in the course. Among the main problems are: the impact of the mechatronic systems reliability for the productivity; the organization of the whole process of exploiting and maintenance of mechatronic systems etc.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Master's degree, specialty Advanced Product Design Engineering. Aim of the course is to make mechanical engineering students familiar with the general methods for integrated design for innovative engineering products, to develop skills for making efficient decisions in regard of reducing the production costs in the designing phase. This course examines various methods for designing engineering products incl. their structures, functions, basic ingredients and environment. The accent is put on the ways of evaluation and optimization of the design solutions. Special attention is paid to the technological aspects of the product design from the viewpoint of their automated production, assembly and disassembly as well as the social aftermaths of the innovative products. The course also takes a look at methods and technical devices for orientation and palletizing of the machine parts flow in regard of the production automation and design requirements.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Mechanical Engineering.  Aim of the course is to provide mechanical engineering students with basic knowledge about the design, application and implementation of automated manufacturing machines. Taught are the main methods of design, their integration in more sophisticated automated manufacturing structures, i. e. automatic lines and flexible automation manufacturing complexes. General principles of mechanical engineering;; Functional characteristics of machine tools; accuracy; stability; Thermal deformation; Technical characteristics of the production machines; Interconnection of the main technical characteristics Main and feed drives - requirements, types of drives; Spindle assemblies; Linear drives; Bodies - materials requirements; guides; Lubrication of production machines.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Master's degree, specialty Mechatronics. The course is aimed is to teach students in methods for designing mechatronic products, in finding effective design solutions and to show them possibilities for reducing the products costs in the design stage. Studied are approaches to a systematic design of mechatronic items, including their structure, functions, basic components and environment. Attention is paid in particular to the methods for evaluating and optimizing design solutions. Considered is the technological suitability of the products design in view of their automated production, assembly and disassembly as well as the social impact of the mechatronic systems introduction. Reviewed are also methods for orienting and palletizing of machine parts in automated manufacturing and the related requirements toward their design features.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Mechatronics. Aim of the course is to provide mechanical engineering students with detailed knowledge about the basic principles of the control systems designing process. The emphasis is laid upon the control systems analysis where the systems are described with discrete response curves. The course deals with the particular features of control systems as a part of the mechatronic systems. The course provides knowledge about methods for putting together algorithms for sequential control and its use in programmable logical controllers (PLC). Explained are some modern trends in the PLC networking mode. The knowledge provided by this course would allow students to understand the functional principles of digital control and regulation systems and the elements involved in the process of concept developing and designing autonomy mechatronic systems.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Mechatronic systems. The course gives knowledge about the fundamental principles of the control systems design. The stressing point is placed on the analysing of control systems described with discrete translation functions. The course examines the distinctive features of control systems, which are part of the mechatronic systems. It provides knowledge about methods for synthesizing algorithms for a cyclic programmable control and their implementation in the programmable logic controllers (PLC). Discussed are modern trends in the PLC networking. The course will allow the students to understand the working principles of digital control and regulation systems and their components in the processes of designing and building mechatronic systems.

Optional subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Mechatronic systems. Following course completion the students should have acquired knowledge on the phases and characteristics of the decision making process and should be able to implement different methods and techniques of decision making for mechatronic products. They should be familiarized with the product life cycle management, the used strategies at each cycle phase and the product related project management requirements. The main topics include: engineering decisions as a cognitive process (cognitive techniques, cognitive and personal biases, etc.); decision making methods and techniques (heuristic and probabilistic decision making methods, discursive decision making methods); evolutionary multi-objective decision making; enhancing engineering decision capabilities through virtual reality (VR); product life cycle: model and development stages; model analysis and examples; implemented strategies during the product development stages; relation between the product and technological cycle; business context, challenges and company strategies for mechatronic product development; requirements for successful implementation: coordinating groups; managing the requirements throughout the life cycle, early testing for problem diagnostics.

Optional subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Master's degree, specialty Mechatronic systems. Aim of the course is to provide students with essential knowledge about the implementation of mechatronic systems indifferent fields of human activity – industry, healthcare, science and research, home life, military etc. It’s an upgrade of the subjects constituting the engineer specialized in mechatronics and has a common input with most of those in the specialty curriculum studied in previous semesters.

Optional subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Master's degree, specialty Mechatronics. Aim of the course is to provide students with essential knowledge about the implementation of mechatronic systems indifferent fields of human activity – industry, healthcare, science and research, home life, military etc. It’s an upgrade of the subjects constituting the engineer specialized in mechatronics and has a common input with most of those in the specialty curriculum studied in previous semesters.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Mechanical Engineering. To ensure theoretical knowledge and skills, necessary for the understanding and implementation of industrial robots. Special attention is paid to teach the students rational methods for using of industrial robots for the automation of various manufacturing processes. The main topics concern: Robot definitions and classifications. Coordinate systems, robot specifications, components and structure of robots. Servo systems. Robot gears. Robot end effectors and end of arm tooling. Sensors in robotics. Robot installation, calibration and safety. Applications of robots. Robotic cells.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Mechatronic systems. To ensure theoretical knowledge and skills, necessary for the understanding and implementation of industrial robots. Special attention is paid to teach the students rational methods for using of industrial robots for the automation of various manufacturing processes. The main topics concern: Robot definitions and classifications. Coordinate systems, robot specifications, components and structure of robots. Servo systems. Robot gears. Robot end effectors and end of arm tooling. Sensors in robotics. Robot installation, calibration and safety. Applications of robots. Robotic cells.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Mechatronics. Aim of the course is to teach the students about the structure, principles of functioning, technical features and application areas of modern industrial robots.

The course deals with problems related to the development, manufacturing, implementation and operation of industrial robots. The accent is laid on the methods for problems solving on each stage of the robots’ life cycle. Suggested are possibilities for reducing the time and cost for t developing robots by designing them as modular structures. Other matters of importance: setting up optimal parameters for robots modules, such as translation, rotation modules and grippers; programming and adjusting of robots; diverse variants for automation of typical discrete manufacturing processes with application of industrial robots.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Mechanical Engineering. Aim of the course IRRTM) is to introduce students to the design of modern industrial robots (IR) and their use in robotic technologies for automated discrete manufacturing. The course introduces students to the basic types of IR and their characteristics. The use of IR in the execution of various technological and auxiliary operations in robotic technological modules for assembly, welding and other characteristic discrete processes and operations is considered. Modern methods for evaluating and selecting an investment option for a robotic technology system are presented.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Master's degree, specialty Mechatronic systems. Aim of the course is to introduce the extended knowledge about design and application of information systems in mechatronics and robotics. The principal functional particularities in control for mechatronics systems with industrial applications are introduced. The common topologies and protocols used for industrial communication on different hierarchical levels such as TCP/IP, Industrial Ethernet, PROFIBUS, CAN and „master-slave” communication applied in control system are discussed. Contemporary technologies - ASISafe, PROFISafe and ISA - for industrial network security and real time control in mechatroncs are introduces.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Master's degree, specialty Mechatronics. The aim of the training course „Innovation Management and Project Management“ is to introduce students to the basic concepts and principles of innovation management and project management in mechatronics. Discuss the main problems, tools and approaches to managing innovation projects. Examine the content and structure of the innovation process and project management. The basic strategies and characteristics of innovation management and projects are represented. Introduce the basic strategies and characteristics of innovation management and projects.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Mechanical Engineering. The aim of the training in Innovative automation devices and systems (IADS) is to acquaint the students with the construction, the characteristic features and the application areas of current technical means for automation, as well as with the methods for their design. In the course is given fundamental knowledge regarding the constructional special features and application areas of innovative technical means for automation. Studied are the problems in the design of devices and systems for the automation of processing, assembly, etc. discrete production processes. Special attention is paid to methods for assessment and optimization of project solutions, as well as to methods for assessment of the economic and social effectiveness of the automation systems.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Master's degree, specialty Mechatronics. The aim of the course is to teach the mechanical engineering students the originating, development and application problems of artificial intelligence in manufacturing as well as to show to them rational methods for using of different techniques for the establishment of manufacturing systems. The course contains: current problems of the implementation of computer-integrated manufacturing; creation of knowledge systems in the fields of mechanical engineering and other manufacturing areas; elements of fuzzy, adaptive and digital production control systems; Application of neural tetworks.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Mechatronic systems. The aim of the course is to teach the mechanical engineering students the originating, development and application problems of artificial intelligence in manufacturing as well as to show to them rational methods for using of different techniques for the establishment of manufacturing systems. The course contains: current problems of the implementation of artificial intelligence in manufacturing procedures; creation of knowledge systems in the fields of mechanical engineering and other manufacturing areas; elements of adaptive and production control systems; Application of the fuzzy logic.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Mechatronics. The aim of the course is to teach the mechanical engineering students the originating, development and application problems of artificial intelligence in manufacturing as well as to show to them rational methods for using of different techniques for the establishment of manufacturing systems. The course contains: current problems of the implementation of artificial intelligence in manufacturing procedures; creation of knowledge systems in the fields of mechanical engineering and other manufacturing areas; elements of adaptive and production control systems; Application of the fuzzy logic.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Master's degree, specialty Mechatronic systems. The aim of the course is to teach the mechanical engineering students the originating, development and application problems of artificial intelligence in manufacturing as well as to show to them rational methods for using of different techniques for the establishment of manufacturing systems. The course contains: current problems of the implementation of artificial intelligence in manufacturing procedures; creation of knowledge systems in the fields of mechanical engineering and other manufacturing areas; elements of adaptive and production control systems; Application of the fuzzy logic.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Master's degree, specialty Mechatronics. Aim of the course is to lead mechanical engineering students to understand the methodology and procedures of computer aided design. The course covers basic principles and stages of the Product Life Management systems (PLM). The accent is put on the Lifecycle management of mechatronics products. The course also takes a look at the techniques of 2D and 3D designing and the work with application software. Its included also a knowledge how to use software of engineering analysis and rapid prototyping processes.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Master's degree, specialty Mechatronic systems. At the end of the course, the students are expected to be able to plan, analyze and design control systems for mechatronic systems, and to use professional computer-based tools (MATLAB/SIMULINK) in solving engineering problems in mechatronic control systems analysis and design. The course gives insight in control system motion planning design and analysis with application to robotic systems; fuzzy systems and vision-based control. Also the relation between Internet and industrial communication together with the feature trends in industrial networks is considered. An important part of the Laboratory works is to learn and use modern computer-based control engineering tools (MATLAB/SIMULINK) for modeling and simulation of mechatronic systems.

Optional subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Master's degree, specialty Technical Safety of Work Equipment. The aim of the training course is the students to learn and to be able to apply the approaches, methods, and technical means that provide safeguarding from technical emergencies including basic control, monitoring and signalling systems, manual control systems, mechanical safety systems, emergency shutdown systems, etc. The students familiarize with the basic normative technical and operational requirements for providing safeguarding from technical emergencies. The students acquire the necessary knowledge regarding specific features of the design, assembly, repair, redesigns and maintenance of main mechanisms, devices, machines and equipment providing for the safeguarding from technical emergencies. Knowledge is gained regarding the procedures for providing prevention and regarding requirements for the technical safety and planning of activities for safeguarding from technical emergencies.

Optional subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Engineering Design. Aim of the course is to familiarize the students with the fundamentals of mechatronics and to deepen their knowledge in mechanical engineering, precision t technics, electronics, and informatics while developing products and processes for their production. This course examines mechatronic systems – their structure, basic constructive components, and the mechatronic products’ lifecycle. A comprehensive examination is made of the basic components of a mechatronic system – actuators, sensor systems, and control systems. Current mechatronic systems design methods are examined. Attention is paid to the design principle of modular design when designing mechatronic systems. Different module types and typical solutions are examined. Various mechatronic systems for automation and control of production are examined.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Mechanical Engineering. Aim of the course Methodology for Design (MD) is the students to acquire the general methods for design of technical products, as well as to acquire skills for searching of new solutions. With the use of problems from practice, which the students solve during the course of the training, one aims for the better mastering of the material and acquisition of skills for applying the knowledge taught. In the discipline are studied the main stages of the products’ lifecycle and their influence on the process of the product creation. Studied are and are applied fundamental methods for systematic design of technical products. Special attention is paid to heuristic methods for aiding the search of new solutions and methods for choosing an optimal variant, an emphasis is made on methods for evaluating the economic effectiveness of the developed products and for lowering costs.

Optional subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Master's degree, specialty Mechanical engineering. Aim of the course is to teach mechanical engineering students about the essentials, basic terminology, methodology, technology and analyzing methods regarding manufacturing processes and whole systems simulations. The course examines the engineering methods for static and dynamic analyses along with their relevant software applications and the methods for data formalization as required by the simulation techniques. Special attention is paid to the methods concerning parametrical and structural optimization. Discussed are procedures for finding rational and optimal technical decisions. Special attention is paid to modern tools for simulative modeling, incl. Markov chains, Petrie nets, neural networks etc. Given are examples for automation equipment design under the application of ready made packages of applications.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Mechatronic systems. Aim of this course is to provide mechanical engineering students of the Bachelor program Mechatronics with basic knowledge about the methodology, technology and methods for modeling and simulation of various mechatronic systems. The course teaches: methods for formalization of information, needed in the modeling  and simulation process; methods for parametrical and structural optimization; model varieties and their building; procedures for choosing optimal decisions; modern instruments for simulation modeling , e. g. Petrie’s networks, neuron nets etc.; methods for static and dynamic engineering analysis and related software packages. Given are examples of modeling and simulation of mechatronic systems with the relevant software packages, which perform those processes.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Mechatronics. Aim of this course is to provide mechanical engineering students of the Bachelor program Mechatronics with basic knowledge about the methodology, technology and methods for modeling and simulation of various mechatronic systems. The course teaches: methods for formalization of information, needed in the modeling  and simulation process; methods for parametrical and structural optimization; model varieties and their building; procedures for choosing optimal decisions; modern instruments for simulation modeling , e. g. Petrie’s networks, neuron nets etc.; methods for static and dynamic engineering analysis and related software packages. Given are examples of modeling and simulation of mechatronic systems with the relevant software packages, which perform those processes.

Optional subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Mechatronics. Aim of this course is to provide mechanical engineering students of the Bachelor program Mechatronics with basic knowledge about the methodology, technology and methods for modeling and simulation of various robotic systems. The course teaches: methods for formalization of information, needed in the modeling  and simulation process; methods for parametrical and structural optimization; model varieties and their building; procedures for choosing optimal decisions; modern instruments for simulation modeling , e. g. Petrie’s networks, neuron nets etc.; methods for static and dynamic engineering analysis and related software packages. Given are examples of modeling and simulation of mechatronic systems with the relevant software packages, which perform those processes.

Optional subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Master's degree, specialty Mechatronic systems. At the end of the course, the students are expected to be able to apply the state space representation for modelling, analysis and design motion control systems, and to use professional computer-based tools (MATLAB/SIMULINK) in solving engineering problems of mehatronic control system analysis and design. The course gives insight in motion control system design with application to mechatronic systems. The focus is on modelling, trajectory planning, analysis and design of control systems in the state space with particular emphasis on robotic applications. The main topics concern: Dynamic modelling of mechatronic systems, State space representation of the model; Robot kinematics and inverse kinematics; Robot dynamics; Trajectory planning; Lyapunov stability theory; Independent joint control of manipulators (PID control, State-feedback control); Multivariable control of manipulators (Computed torque control, Adaptive control). An important part of the Laboratory works is to learn and use modern computer-based control engineering tools (MATLAB/SIMULINK) for modelling and simulation of control applications.

Optional subject from the curriculum for training of studentsto obtain Master's degree, specialty Mechatronics. At the end of the course, the students are expected to be able to apply the state space representation for modelling, analysis and design motion control systems, and to use professional computer-based tools (MATLAB/SIMULINK) in solving engineering problems of mehatronic control system analysis and design. The course gives insight in motion control system design with application to mechatronic systems. The focus is on modelling, trajectory planning, analysis and design of control systems in the state space with particular emphasis on robotic applications. The main topics concern: Dynamic modelling of mechatronic systems, State space representation of the model; Robot kinematics and inverse kinematics; Robot dynamics; Trajectory planning; Lyapunov stability theory; Independent joint control of manipulators (PID control, State-feedback control); Multivariable control of manipulators (Computed torque control, Adaptive control). An important part of the Laboratory works is to learn and use modern computer-based control engineering tools (MATLAB/SIMULINK) for modelling and simulation of control applications.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Master's degree, specialty Mechanical engineering. At the end of the course, the students are expected to be able to apply the state space representation for modelling, analysis and design motion control of robotic systems, and to use professional computer-based tools (MATLAB/SIMULINK) in solving engineering problems in robotic control systems analysis and design. The course gives insight in motion control system design with application to robotic systems. The focus is on modelling, trajectory planning, analysis and design of robotic systems. The main topics concern: Kinematic modeling of manipulators; Forward and inverse position and velocity kinematics; Dynamic modelling of manipulators; Trajectory planning; Lyapunov stability theory; Independent joint control of manipulators (PID control, State-feedback control); Multivariable control of manipulators (Computed torque control, Adaptive control). An important part of the Laboratory works is to learn and use modern computer-based control engineering tools (MATLAB/SIMULINK) for modelling and simulation of robotic systems with emphasis to motion control applications.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Mechanical Engineering. Aim of the course Programming of Automation Equipment (PAE) is to provide mechanical engineering students with basic knowledge and skills in the field of automation equipment and CNC machines, programming and setup, which will allow them to solves numerous problems and fulfill various tasks in the named areas. The principle of CNC control of machinery and equipment is discussed. Particular attention is paid to the programming and tuning of different types of CNC machines and the areas of their use in production automation.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Mechatronics. Aim of the course Programming of Automated Manufacturing Machines (PAMM) is to provide mechanical engineering students with basic knowledge and skills in the field of automation equipment and CNC machines, programming and setup, which will allow them to solves numerous problems and fulfill various tasks in the named areas. The principle of CNC control of machinery and equipment is discussed. Particular attention is paid to the programming and tuning of different types of CNC machines and the areas of their use in production automation.

Optional subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Master's degree, specialty Mechanical and Device Engineering. Aim of the course Reverse engineering and modernization of automation equipment (REMAE) is to provide mechanical engineering students with basic knowledge about the: fundamentals of production innovation; design of modern manufacturing processes; role of re-engineering in the innovative procedures; relevant methodology and instruments. An important objective is to teach the students how to apply the acquired skills and knowledge to solve “real world” problems. The course discusses novel conceptions for design of innovation and re-engineering projects using efficient economical and organizational approaches and modern technical devices. The accent is put on the subject of innovation and re-engineering and their application potentials; gathered world experience; principles of launching modern manufacturing processes etc. Some of the Major topics concern the innovative development of mechanical engineering operations and its regular updating, practical application of the re-engineering principles etc.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Engineering Logistics. Teach the students to know and apply the basic requirements, approaches, methods, technical means and tools for designing modern manufacturing equipment, industrial robots and various peripheries with a high level of automation due to their needs and interests and be able to enhance their knowledge in this field. Discussed are different variants for accomplishing the assignments; stressed is the significance of choosing appropriate components for setting manufacturing robotic systems. Offered are instructions for defining the essential parameters as well as methods for choosing variants. Considered are the basic stages in the process of designing manufacturing systems for the discrete production; the impact of the reliability of components on the performance, process organization, operating and maintenance of the manufacturing systems.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Mechatronics. Aim of the course is to teach students about the methods and devices for designing and implementation of modern robotized technological methods. The course deals with problems related to the design, application and implementation of modern robotized technological complexes. Further discussed issues are: automatic parts assembly; methods and technical devices for assembly automation; technological methods for automatic welding; design of automatic welding complexes; examples for assembling, welding etc. typical discrete operation complexes. Special attention is paid to the programming, implementation and safety work of robotized complexes. Offered are modern methods for evaluation and choice of variant of robotized technological systems from an investors viewpoint.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Mechanical Engineering. Aim of the course Safety technology and environmental protection (STEP) is to acquaint students with the approaches, methods and tools for the design of technical systems for recycling of solid domestic and industrial wastes, and machine safety technology, electrical installations, vibrations and noise insulation. The knowledge and skills in “Safety technology and environmental protection” create prerequisites for versatile realization of students in all areas of recycling of solid domestic and industrial wastes, their input in the production of construction materials, and the systems for environmental protection of air, water and earth, and also machine safety technology, electrical installations, vibrations and noise insulation.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Mechatronic Systems. Aim of the course is to provide mechanical engineering students with detailed knowledge about the types of sensors an d actuators in the mechatronic systems. The emphasis is laid upon the control systems analysis where the systems are described with discrete response curves. The course describes the particular features of control of parameters in mechatronic systems and possibility to react by different types of actuators. The course provides knowledge about special sensor integrated circuits, the realization of the connection between sensors, also some modern trends in the use of actuators are explained. Laboratory exercises reinforce the presented in lectures, and aim at enhancing students' knowledge in the practical application of the presented theories.

Compulsory subject from the curriculum for training of students to obtain Bachelor's degree, specialty Mechatronics. Aim of the course is to provide mechanical engineering students with detailed knowledge about the basic principles of measuring physical, chemical and biological dimensions. The emphasis is laid upon the obtaining, transforming and processing of signals with electronic devices and actuators based on modern driving tools applied in mechatronic systems. The course “Sensors and Actuators” concentrates on studying in detail the system approach in engineering. The syllabus contains two block modules. The one concerned with sensors features some basic principles and integral sensors schemes. The second module, dealing with actuators discusses matters related to the development of biologically motivated drivers and actuators as well as the setting up of connections between the sensors, actuators and systems for control and regulation. Shown are also a number of typical applications. A further point of interest is the possibility of creating mechatronic systems with integrated sensor-actuators.