1. Master-level studies Machine Building and Engineering Science (1-36 80 03) with elements of Industrial ecology University name: Baranovichi State University Year of the Program launch: 2013 Program web-site: http: //www.barsu.by

2. Program overview Aim: Training highly qualified specialists in the field of technical sciences on the basis of modern science and technology: Objectives: The study of existing technological processes and development of new technological processes The use of modern achievements of science in the development of new processes Applying modern methods of organization of engineering production, an analysis of economic activities of the organization, to develop proposals to improve its effectiveness -Areas of specialization: Mechanical engineer -Language of instruction: Russian, Belorusian -Motivation for students to apply : Opportunity to obtain higher qualifications, external cooperation and employment benefits 2

3. Program structure Provide information about the Program structure: -Program duration: 1 year -Organization and format of educational and research parts  Used learning methods: lectures, seminars,  Used methods, tools and approaches : learning-by- doing, group work  Research events – conferences  Other: visits of the master-level students to different enterprises 3

4. Courses Environmental Effects from Technical Systems and Processes  The aim of the course is to form a view of the main directions and consequences of the impact of the technical systems and processes on environment.  Learning outcomes (learning objectives): explain and forecast the negative effects of industrial production on the environment and related environmental problems, list of modern methods of control of industrial pollution, identify and describe the impact of transport on the environment during its production and use, analyze the impact of agricultural technology on the functioning of ecosystems, choose the ways to optimize the impact of technical systems and processes on the environment, apply environmental technologies in an industrial plant in order to solve or minimize pollutions to air and water. 4

5. Environmental Effects from Technical Systems and Processes  Main themes/modules: Section 1: Impacts of the economic sphere on the environment Topic 1.1 The impact of industrial production on nature Topic 1.2 The impact of technical and agricultural vehicles on the nature of the environment Section 2: Optimization of industrial impact on nature Topic 2.1 Environmental technologies in industry, and control of the environment  Brief structure: lectures, seminars, examination  Compulsory course 5 Courses

6. Rationing and Control of Harmful Influence on Environment  The aim of the course is to form an idea of ​​ standardization and control, as a factor in regulating harmful anthropogenic impact on the environment.  Learning outcomes (learning objectives): introduce students to the main areas of influence of industrial production on the environment, consider the effects of agricultural and transport sectors of the economy of nature, acquaint students with modern environmental technologies in industry, give an idea of ​​ the system of regulation and control of the environment. 6 Courses

7. Rationing and Control of Harmful Influence on Environment Main themes/modules: Section 1: Impacts of the economic sphere on the environment Topic 1.1 General nature of the influence of human activities on the environment Topic 1.2 The impact of agricultural production and the transport sector on the environment Section 2: Optimization of industrial impact on nature Topic 2.1 Environmental technologies in industry, and control of the environment Section 3: Legal basis and methods for environmental legislation Topic 3.1 The legal framework in the field of environmental protection Topic 3.2 State standards of Belarus on environmental protection Topic 3.3 Activities State institutions engaged in regulation and control of the harmful effects on the environment  Brief structure: lectures, labs Compulsory course for specializations Machine construction (engineer); Technological equipment of machine construction (engineer); Automated technological processes and productions (automation engineer); 7 Courses

8. Preparation of master thesis and graduation  Requirements for Master degree To possess profound knowledge of special courses; To be capable to solve complex professional challenges, problems of research and scientific and pedagogical activity; To be able to develop and introduce innovative projects.  Requirements to Master thesis The master thesis has to be directed on the solution of a theoretical and experimental task in branches of technical science. The thesis has to contain the abstract and research part reflecting professional competences of the student in compliance in the specialty. The research part has to make not less than 50% of volume of the thesis. 8

9. Examples of the Master thesis themes  Research of efficiency of application of alternative energy sources for heating of rooms "the small area“  Modeling of a heliopower complex on the basis of renewable  Research of influence of various methods of processing on quality of a surface of a detail with a wearproof covering 9

10. Faculty NameArea of expertise Dr. A. Zemahliadchuk, Head of the Department of Sciences Environmental Effects from Technical Systems and Processes M. Lukashenya, Lecturer of the Department of Sciences Rationing and Control of Harmful Influence on Environment Add involved lecturers and teachers 10

11. Learning environment and facilities  The University provides 6 technological laboratories (Faculty of Engineering)  Department of Science provides teaching of courses in environment sphere at all 4 faculties of University. Educating of master-level students on the program takes place at the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology  There is an access to books and journals, reference and specialized data bases at the library of the university  There is an access to Internet and computer classes (8 classes)  Baranovichi State University has working space enough for students  Master-level students have the opportunity to obtain inernships in the framework of cooperation in industrial enterprises of Baranovichi (“Torgmash”, “Atlant”, etc.) and the Faculty of Engineering of BarSU as lectors  Master-level students have possibility to participate in conferences, workshops, summer schools aboard 11

12. IE Laboratory  Goal of the established laboratory: Strategy Ecological Laboratory has 2 directions: Development of master-level and senior students training information programs on ecology and environment protection Research in the field of ecology and bio-energy.  Date of the laboratory launching: March 2014

13. IE Laboratory  Role of the laboratory in the study process implementation of seminars and labs in the courses “Environmental Effects from Technical Systems and Processes” and “Rationing and Control of Harmful Influence on Environment”, :Bases of ecology”, etc. In an aspect of prepare the master thesis will be:  will drive research in the spectrum of biological indication of the environment:  Compiled computer map the ecological status of urban areas;  to conduct research in the field of ecology technosphere, including industrial ecology;  prepared materials on the use of bio-indication in the industrial ecology;  to treat the results of research in the field of bioenergy. 13

14. IE Laboratory  Equipment of the Industrial Ecology Laboratory:  Binocular microscope with photographic attachment  Photocamera, lens, tripe  Desktop PCs  Laptops  Printer-copier  Server 14

15. Enrollment to the Program Who can apply- Students of Machine construction, Technological equipment of machine construction Prerequisites: Applicants in the program must have an education in the field of stage 1 (Machine construction, Technological equipment of machine construction). Persons who are educated in other technical professions must pass additional exams.  Admission fee presents (5 students out of 12)  Availability of scholarships: Granted by Ministry of education  Application deadline с : from 27 June to 05 July each year 15

16.  Procedure of applying to the Program  The list of the documents  statement addressed to the head of the University in the prescribed form ;  ◦ copies of diploma and its annexes, which are certified by the selection committee, or a copy of the document on education, confirming the receipt of a national higher education equivalent to the I stage of higher education in the Republic of Belarus, indicating the studied subjects taken and grades (marks ) which is certified by the selection committee ;  ◦ extract from the minutes of the meeting of the Board of the Faculty of institutions of higher education, containing recommendations for training at the II stage of higher education (for those in a higher education institution provides academic programs in higher education stage II, forming the knowledge and skills of scientific, educational and research and providing a master's degree in the year of completion of training at higher education level I );  ◦ recommendation for training at higher education level II, which may be issued to an organization interested in specialists with in-depth training (for those in a higher education institution provides academic programs in higher education stage II with in-depth training, providing a master's degree at the expense of learning of the budget );  ◦ extract ( copy) of the work book - for citizens engaged in labor activities ;  ◦ 4 photographs measuring 3 x 4 cm;  ◦ medical health certificate in the form prescribed by the Ministry of Health ;  ◦ identification document ( presented in person );  ◦ list and copies of published scientific papers, descriptions of inventions, reports on completed research and development ( if any), diplomas confirming victory in the national and (or) international competitions ( if available) For admission to the Master's necessary to pass the exam (engineering Technology) . 16

17. Enrolled students (in 2013) Provide information about the students who are already enrolled (since 2013) to the Program: – Number of students: 12 – Students background: Machine construction; Technological equipment of machine construction. – Geography: Baranovichi – Gender (male/female rate): : 11males/1 female 17

18. Career opportunities  Relevant organizations and companies for cooperation (implementation of research results, internships, etc.) Master-level students has the opportunities to carried out research at the enterprises of Baranovichi such as “ Automatic Lines factory”, “Machine- Tool factory”, etc. The specialists of the enterprises train in the master-level program.  Opportunities after graduation After graduation, masters are able to work in the industrial enterprises of Baranovichi and Brest region and our University teachers  Existing contacts and agreements with external stakeholders  Automatic Lines factory  Machine-Tool factory  Machine engineering industry enterprise “Torgmash”,  Machine engineering industry enterprise “Atlant” 18

19. Contacts Director of MSc Program M.V. Neroda, PhD, Associate Professor. E-mail: nerodamv@mail.ru Phone:8-0163-46-04-09 Address: Faculty of Engineering, Korolika 8, Baranovichi, 225320, Brest reg., Belarus Contact person S.K Ryndevich PhD, Associate Professor. E-mail: ryndevichsk@mail.ru Phone:8-0163-40-62-00 Address:Faculty of Pedagogy and Psychology, Baranovichi, 225320, Brest reg., Belarus 19