Degree Programme in Automation Engineering, MSc (Tech)
Contact
| Head of the Degree Programme: | Reza Ghabcheloo, Risto Ritala |
| Faculty Secretary: | Leila Holmström |
| Study Coordinator: | Anna Telenius |
Learning Outcomes
| - | The Automation Technology Master's degree provides skills to work in automation technology in R&D and leadership duties. Degree provides understanding of the effects of automation in different industries and after completing the student is able to
- acquire, process, evaluate, analyze and use information in a versatile, critical and ethical way - work as a member of the work community and to promote wellbeing at work and community - understand the importance of digitalisation in technology and utilize digital operating environments - understand the importance of customer orientation, sustainable and economically viable solutions in the development and production of products and services - be able to engage in constructive and expert social discussion - have sufficient financial and managerial skills and a readiness to expand this know-how The focus areas of the degree programme are: Factory Automation and Industrial Informatics and Robotics After completing the studies, the student knows the core technologies of his / her field and is able to use and apply key methods and tools in the field. In addition, students are able to acquire and analyze information critically in solving the problem of their field. The student is able to implement research and development activities using existing knowledge and methods in the field and to generate new knowledge and methods in the field. The student knows the development of his / her field and thus identifies the need to develop his or her competence in working life. The student is aware of his / her own activities and their consequences and knows the principles of good scientific practice and the research and professional ethics of their field. Essential skills in working life such as language, communication and cooperation skills are learned through different ways during the studies. The studies include individual, project and team work. At the end of the studies the Master's Thesis done from the topic of the major studies. After achieving the previous mentioned learning outcomes, students will meet the prerequisites for pursuing a PhD / Doctoral degree and continuous learning. |
Structure
Common Core Studies, 21 cr
Learning Outcomes
| - | To gain adequate language, communication and cooperation skills and readiness to cooperate in a multidisciplinary community.
The student - is able to act as a member of a work community and promote the community's and his/her own well-being - takes into account the diversity of actors in the work environment - understands the importance of networks in working life and has the ability to develop his/her own networks - takes responsibility for his/her actions and the consequences of those actions - is familiar with the principles of sound scientific practice and acts accordingly - complies with the research and professional ethics of his/her field - applies the principles of equality, accessibility and fairness - is able to influence the community and society on the basis of ethical values and by using the competence he/she has gained - works in communication and interaction situations in working life as required by the task as a member of the community, such as in a team or a project group - is able to communicate and work with people from different cultures and master the language skills required in his/her field |
| - | To gain an extensive prerequisite knowledge for pursuing subject studies in the field of automation engineering.
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Compulsory courses
| Course | Credit points | Class |
| ASE-1259 Introduction to Control | 5-7 cr | IV |
| IHA-1958 Master's Thesis Seminar in Automation | 0 cr | V |
| KIE-10016 Suomi-startti | 3 cr | IV |
| KIE-34157 Thesis Writing in English | 2-3 cr | V |
| TIE-02207 Programming 2: Basics | 5 cr | IV |
| TTI-50006 Introduction to Graduate Studies | 1 cr | IV |
| Total | 16 cr |
Optional Compulsory Courses
Must be selected at least 5 credits of courses
| Course | Credit points | Alternativity | Class |
| MAT-02657 Mathematics for Algorithms | 5 cr | 1 | IV |
| MAT-60006 Matrix Algebra | 5 cr | 1 | IV |
| MAT-60156 Differential Equations | 5 cr | 1 | IV |
1.
Select 5 credits.
Choose at least one mathematics course
Complementary Courses
| Course | Credit points | Class |
| TUT-1107 Professional Training | 1-10 cr | IV |
Major Studies
| Study block | Credit points |
| Factory Automation and Industrial Informatics | 30 cr |
| Robotics | 30 cr |
You have to choose both of the modules to your degree. The major will be the module you are doing your Master Thesis.
Elective Studies, 9 cr
A student can freely select the courses which he/she wants to study. Finnish language studies are suggested as elective studies.
A student doesn't have to include elective studies in to the degree as long as the extent of the degree meets the minimum requirement of 120 cr.
Diplomityö, 30 cr
Learning Outcomes
| - | The student is able to demonstrate the maturity required for the higher university degree. The student has excellent knowledge on the major subject and the student is able to
- carry out independently scientific research or development work and report on it. - seek and gather systematically information from a variety of sources - handle, evaluate, analyze and use the gathered information widely, critically and ethically to apply it critically as part of a technical report. - apply the principles of good scientific practice to research and reporting - plan and organize own work to achieve the goals within the agreed timetable - implement R&D activities using existing knowledge and methods and produce new knowledge and methods in the particular field of engineering |
Compulsory courses
| Course | Credit points | Class |
| OPN-9006 Diplomityö | 30 cr | V |
| TUT-8930 Proficiency Test for Master's Thesis | 0 cr | V |
| Total | 30 cr |
Completion and reporting of a large independent scientific assignment. Student gains ability to understand the scientific and professional concepts of the major.In connection with the thesis, the student has to write a proficiency test, which is an essay on a topic related to the thesis.
Additional information related to the degree
The module you are doing your Master Thesis is your major. The other module will be your minor.