Course Catalog 2010-2011
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Course Catalog 2010-2011

Machine Automation - Master of Science (Technology)

Contact

Head of the Degree Programme: Jose Martinez Lastra
Faculty Secretary: Hannele Kulmala, Leila Holmström
Study Coordinator: Katariina Mikkonen

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 PhD / Doctoral degree and continuous learning

Structure

Common programme and subject-related studies, 20 cr

Compulsory courses

The extent of common programme 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
ASE-1257   Introduction to Control 4 cr
KIE-1056   Finnish for Beginners 1 3 cr
TETA-1046   Speech Communication and Negotiation Skills 3 cr
TTE-5016   Introduction to Robotics and Automation 5 cr
TTE-7906   Machine Automation Thesis Presentation Seminar 0 cr
Total 15 cr

Supplemental courses

Please select courses from the list to complete the study block`s requirement (20)

Course Credit points
ACI-42076   System Identification 5 cr
ACI-42086   Optimal and Robust Control System Design with Matlab 7 cr
KIE-1076   Finnish for Beginners 2 3 cr
OHJ-1106   Programming I 4 cr
TTE-7016   Introduction to Modelling and Simulation (CAD/CAM) 2 cr


Major studies

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


Minor studies

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

Students who are studying Factory Automation as their major cannot study Control in Robotics and Automation as their minor.


Optional studies, 10 cr

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


Master's Thesis (30 cr)

Additional information

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 maturity test, which is an essay on a topic related to the thesis.


Documents

Programme Structure_2010-2011_MA.pdf

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