Course Catalog 2013-2014
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Basic Pori International Postgraduate Open University

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Course Catalog 2013-2014

Master's Degree Programme in Machine Automation, MSc (Tech) - Master of Science (Tech)

Contact

Head of the Degree Programme: Matti Vilkko
Faculty Secretary: Leila Holmström
Study Coordinator: Anna Nykänen

Learning Outcomes

- Studies in the International Master's Degree Programme in Machine Automation, leading to the degree of Master of Science in Technology, will provide students with:
- the competence to apply the knowledge acquired during advanced studies and a scientific approach to topical and concrete tasks
- the competence to operate in different expert, development and management positions in working life
- the competence to participate in societal debate pertaining to technology
- the competence to use English language, communication and cooperation skills in working life and to apply them to scientific activities and societal debate in their field
- After achieving the previous mentioned learning outcomes, students will meet the prerequisites for pursuing a Doctoral degree and continuous learning

Structure

Common Core Studies, 20 cr

Compulsory courses

The extent of common core studies is 20 credits. The compulsory courses of 15 credits are listed under. In addition, the student selects freely additional courses from the list of complementary courses to complete at least the minimum requirement of 20 credits.

Course Credit points Class
ASE-1257   Introduction to Control 4 cr IV  
KIE-10006   Finnish 1 3 cr IV  
TTA-12016   Speech Communication and Negotiation Skills 3 cr IV  
TTE-50106   Introduction to Robotics and Automation 5 cr IV  
TTE-79006   Machine Automation Thesis Presentation Seminar 0 cr V  
Total 15 cr  

Complementary Courses

Should be completed to the minimum study module extent of 20 ETCS

Course Credit points Class
ASE-5056   Optimal and Robust Control with Matlab 8 cr V  
ASE-7726   System Identification 5 cr IV  
KIE-10100   Finnish 2 3 cr IV  


Major Studies

Study block Credit points
Factory Automation (Int.) 35 cr
Mechatronics and Micromachines 35 cr


Minor Studies

Study block Credit points
Control in Robotics and Automation 25 cr
Micromachines 25 cr

Factory Automation students will study Micromachines as their minor. Students majoring Mechatronics and Micromachines will study Control in Robotics and Automation as their minor.


Elective Studies, 10 cr

A student can freely select the courses which (s)he wants to study.


Diplomityö (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.


Documents

Programme_Structure_2013-2014.pdf

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