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Course Catalog 2011-2012
Machine Automation - Master of Science (Technology) |
Contact
| Head of the Degree Programme: | Jose Martinez Lastra |
| Faculty Secretary: | Pirkko Mustola, Hannele Kulmala |
| 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 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)
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.
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_2011-2012.pdf