Degree Programme in Photonics Technologies, MSc (Tech)
Contact
| Head of the Degree Programme: | Goery Genty |
| Study Coordinator: | Tea Vellamo |
Learning Outcomes
| - | After complementing the Master's degree program in Photonic Technologies, the student
- has a solid overall knowledge in Photonics and is able to understand the role of Photonics in current and future societal challenges - has expert knowledge in a well-defined area within Photonics, e.g., Materials for Photonics or Advanced Laser Technology - has insight to the interface between fundamental optical phenomena, optical materials and modern photonic technologies - is able to contribute to new scientific insights and technological innovations in photonics - is familiar with the principles of experimental work and is able to work in a laboratory and to design experimental setups - is prepared to apply photonics in various application fields and to acquire the required additional skills for that - is able to apply his/her skill base and scientific approach to address timely and concrete tasks - is able to apply scientific methods to interpret information, to make conclusions out of such information, and to report results - is able to use language, communication, and collaborative skills at various working environments, scientific research, and societal interaction - can work in a multicultural team and has the required intercultural and international skills as well as language skills - is able to work as expert, developer, and leader in multidisciplinary tasks involving photonics |
Structure
Common Core Studies, 10 cr
Learning Outcomes
| - | All student take the courses Introduction to Graduate Studies, Thesis seminar and two Finnish language courses, and the course Thesis Writing. The student may also include a course on optics or a suitable course on mathematics or chemistry to complement the knowledge level acquired in the previous degree. |
Compulsory courses
| Course | Credit points | Class |
| FYS-1836 Thesis Seminar | 1 cr | V |
| KIE-10016 Suomi-startti | 3 cr | IV |
| KIE-10110 Suomen kielen etappi 1 | 2 cr | IV |
| KIE-34157 Thesis Writing in English | 2-3 cr | V |
| LTT-31006 Introduction to Graduate Studies | 1 cr | IV |
| Total | 9 cr |
Complementary Courses
Depending on the students background, a course in optics, chemistry or mathematics may be included.
| Course | Credit points | Class |
| FYS-1406 Optics | 5 cr | IV |
| KEB-61207 Chemistry for Engineers | 5 cr | IV |
Major Studies
| Study block | Credit points |
| Fundamentals of Optics and Photonics | 25 cr |
| Light-matter Interaction | 20 cr |
| Specialization in Photonic Materials | 15 cr |
| Specialization in Ultrafast Photonics and Lasers | 15 cr |
All students complete the module Fundamentals of Optics and Photonics (25 ECTS) and the module Light-matter Interaction (20 ECTS). Students choose one specialization module: either Photonic Materials (15 ECTS) or Ultrafast Photonics and lasers (15 ECTS).
Elective Studies, 5 cr
Complementary Courses
Elective studies may include a study module (20 ECTS) or individual elective courses. Elective studies are taken to complete the degree to 120 ECTS.
Students may choose a study module (20 ECTS) or individual elective courses as apart of their elective studies. Elective studies are chosen to complete the degree to 120 ECTS.
Diplomityö, 30 cr
Learning Outcomes
| - | The student
- can analyse, evaluate and utilise scientific publications - is able to analyse a research question - is able to choose suitable research methods to answer the research question and is aware of the needs for cross disciplinary research - can apply the theories independently to answer the research question - is able to interpret results and understands the uncertainties related to empirical experiments - is able to follow good academic practices in conducting research and in reporting on it - is able to write scientific reports |
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 |
The Master's Thesis includes completing a maturity test.