Bachelor of Engineering, Automation Engineering, Full-time studies: Specialisation in Machine Automation
Code: AUTE24
Descriptions
PROFILE OF THE PROGRAMME
Automobile manufacturer Henry Ford set the pace for today's automation with his rule of the three S's: simplify, standardize, and specialize. This was the spark that ignited the intense manufacturing of the automobile. Today, all industrial manufacturing strives to abide by this same rule. Automation engineers, however, have yet one more ace up their sleeves, i.e. soul. By adding intelligence to a control system, you get an easy-to-use device that meets the needs of customers.
The engineers that graduate from our Degree Programme in Automation Engineering possess diverse expertise in machine and electric automation. They create intelligent machines/devices and production lines and automate them using modern methods. Our inter-technological programme comprises study modules in Automation, Electrical and Machine Design, Control Systems and Programming, and Robotics. Industrial Internet and Digital Manufacturing study modules offer methods for implementing automation of the future. Designs acquire substance through modelling, visualisation and simulation in our "virtual cave".
Sustainable development and environmental values are playing an increasingly important role in today’s industry.
Automation technology and digitalization enable the creation of increasingly energy-efficient solutions through optimization and artificial intelligence.
OCCUPATIONAL PROFILES
Jobs for professionals possessing numerous areas of expertise do not rest with just one employer. Our diverse training in the fields of automation, electricity and machinery opens up new job opportunities in a world that ever-increasingly depends on technology. For this reason, the job situation for automation engineers is excellent on both the national and international levels. Job titles include designer, technical expert, production manager, sales manager, purchasing manager, etc. Graduates may also work in teaching and as independent entrepreneurs.
Competencies are extensive knowledge entities, or combinations of the individual’s knowledge, skills, and attitudes. They describe qualifications, performance potential, and the ability to cope with professional duties.Common/general competencies are fields of know-how common to different Degree Programmes, but their special characteristics and importance may vary between professions and work assignments. General competencies form the basis for professional activities, cooperation, and the development of expertise. According to Arene’s (Rectors' Conference of Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences) recommendations, general competencies include learning to learn, operating in a workplace, ethics, sustainable development, internationality and multiculturalism and proactive development.In addition to the above-mentioned competencies, entrepreneurial skills are emphasized in the degree studies of SeAMK as competencies common to all.
Degree programme-specific competencies form the basis for the development of the student’s professional expertise, and they concentrate on electrotechnical, safety in electrics and electrical equipment, entrepreneur and production economy, design, process, equipment and system competences.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE
Internationalization plays a very essential role in the degree program in automation. The international exchange is planned to take place mainly in the third academic year.
PEDAGOGICAL APPROACH
Learning by doing is an age-old concept used to describe a method of in-depth learning. For this reason, teaching in the Degree Programme in Automation Engineering emphasises hands-on learning. This means that we combine theoretical information with practical skills for the working world in modern technology laboratories. Students experience great moments of insight doing a diverse range of assignments in our laboratories. The equipment and the software in our laboratories is the same used in the working world. This allows students to routinely solve practical problems and acquire the readiness they need to work in the field. Moreover, designing, automating and using machines and devices with a team is fun. The learning takes into account the learner’s prior knowledge and interpretations and helps them link the new learning material to their previous knowledge and experiences (socio-constructivism).
In addition to skills in problem solving, the working world requires that employees are able to work with others and commit themselves to life-long learning. For this reason, teaching involves much group work and working in pairs. There are also visits by experts in the field, various assignments, projects, visits to various companies and trade fairs, as well as practical training in authentic working environments.
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Code | Name | Credits (cr) | 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 | 2026-2027 | 2027-2028 |
Autumn
2024 |
Spring
2025 |
Autumn
2025 |
Spring
2026 |
Autumn
2026 |
Spring
2027 |
Autumn
2027 |
Spring
2028 |
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AUTE24-1001 |
SEAMK'S COMMON BASIC STUDIES
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15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AUTE24-1002 |
Study Skills
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10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
XX00DM02 | Academic Studies and Career Planning | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
XX00DM03 | Information and Communication Technology | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
XX00DM04 | Communication Skills | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AUTE24-1003 |
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
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5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
XX00DM05 | Basics of Entrepreneurship | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
XX00DM01 | Innovations and Development | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AUTE24-1004 |
BASIC STUDIES
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35 | 35 | 35 | 17.5 | 17.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AUTE24-1005 |
Languages
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9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
KC00CG77 | Working Life English | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
KC00CG78 | Professional English | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
KL00CG76 | Swedish | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
VIRKARUKI | Swedish Skills of the Staff of Public Organizations, written | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
VIRKARUSU | Swedish Skills of the Staff of Public Organizations, oral | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AUTE24-1006 |
Mathematics
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14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
KC00AMT1030 | Algebra and Geometry | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
KC00AMT1010 | Vectors and Matrices | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
KC00AMT1020 | Differential and Integral Calculus | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
KC00AMT1042 | Automation Technology Mathematics | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AUTE24-1007 |
Physics
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
KC00AFY1000 | Mechanics | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
KC00AFY1010 | Electrical and Thermal Physics | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
KC00AFY1020 | Physics Laboratory Works | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
KL25AA30000 | Wave Motion and Modern Physics | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AUTE24-1008 |
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
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140 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AUTE24-1009 |
Basics of Professional Studies
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41 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
KL25AB10000 | Basics of Automation | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
KL25AB90000 | Sensor Technology | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
KL25AB10250 | Programmable Logic Controllers | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8A00CK38 | Basics of Digital Technology | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
KL25AB10101 | Basics of Electronics | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
KL25AB10401 | Electrical Engineering | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
KL25AB10301 | Electrical Safety and Standards | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
KL25AB10303 | Data Communication and Data Security | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
KL25AA40000 | Micro Computer Technology | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
KL00CX05 | Basics of Programming 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A800CW23 | Control Engineering | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
KL00DL32 | Machine Safety in Automation | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AK00DT64 | Introduction to Research and Development | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AUTE24-1010 |
Alternative Professional Studies
(Choose ects: 99) |
99 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AUTE24-1011 |
Manufacturing Technology
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6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
KL00BT60 | Computer Aided Manufacturing | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A800CW19 | Laboratory Assignments in NC Technology | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AUTE24-1012 |
Mechanics
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8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8A00CK34 | Statics | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
KL25AB40101 | Kinematic Analysis of Mechanisms | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A800CW20 | Machine Elements | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AUTE24-1013 |
Machine Design
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17 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
KL25AB50001 | Hydraulics and Pneumatics | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
KL25AB50100 | Machine and Equipment Design | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A800CW17 | Strength of Materials | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
KL25AB50300 | Mechanical Drawing and CAD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AUTE24-1014 |
Production Automation
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20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
KL25AB70200 | Machine Automation 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
KL25AB70300 | Machine Automation 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
KL25AB70000 | Laboratory Assignments in Automation 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
KL25AB70100 | Laboratory Assignments in Automation 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8A00CK76 | Robotics | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AUTE24-1015 |
Digital Manufacturing
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9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
KL25AB75100 | Concept Design | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
KL25AB75200 | Production Process Designing | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
KL25AB75300 | Production Simulation | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AUTE24-1016 |
Design of Electrical System
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7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
KL25AB90300 | Design of Electrical and Automation System | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
KL25AB95400 | Electrical CAD | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AUTE24-1017 |
Entrepreneurship
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A800CW22 | Production Management | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
KC04CA85013 | Working Life Communication | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8A00CY35 | Human Resource Management | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
KL00DL33 | Project Management | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AUTE24-1019 |
Field Equipment
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11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
KL25AB45100 | Components of Control Systems | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
KL25AB95200 | Laboratory Assignments in Control Systems | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
KL25AB45200 | Electric Drives | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AUTE24-1023 |
Optional Professional Studies
(Choose ects: 15) |
15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A800CW25 | Project Work | 2 - 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
KL04BT50041 | Application Development | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A800CH59 | Product Data Management | 2 - 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A800CX95 | CAD -Continuation Studies | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8A00DC48 | 3D-Simulation | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
KL25KONÄKÖ4 | Machine vision | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8A00CP57 | PC Based Automation System and Applications | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8A00CG99 | Multiprofessional Automation | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AUTE24-1028 |
Other Optional Professional Studies
(Choose ects: 15) |
0 - 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AUTE24-1027 |
International Exchange
(Choose 0) |
0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AUTE24-1022 |
FREE ELECTIVE STUDIES
(Choose ects: 5) |
5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AUTE24-1025 |
PRACTICAL TRAINING
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30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
KL25AE2001 | Practical Training 1 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
KL25AE2002 | Practical Training 2 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
AUTE24-1026 |
THESIS
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15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
KL25AD10000 | Thesis | 15 | 15 | 15 | 7.5 | 7.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | 240 | 63 | 66 | 69 | 57 | 28 | 35 | 35.5 | 30.5 | 37 | 32 | 31 | 26 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 0 | 21 | 14.5 | 16.5 | 14 | 0 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 16 | 16.5 | 9.5 | 0 |
Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.
Automation Engineering competencies
Bachelor’s Degree studies
Shared Competences of Universities of Applied Sciences, 2022
Shared Competences of Universities of Applied Sciences, Arene 2022
Code | Name | Credits (cr) |
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AUTE24-1001 |
SEAMK'S COMMON BASIC STUDIES
(Choose all) |
15 |
AUTE24-1002 |
Study Skills
(Choose all) |
10 |
XX00DM02 | Academic Studies and Career Planning | 2 |
XX00DM03 | Information and Communication Technology | 4 |
XX00DM04 | Communication Skills | 4 |
AUTE24-1003 |
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
(Choose all) |
5 |
XX00DM05 | Basics of Entrepreneurship | 3 |
XX00DM01 | Innovations and Development | 2 |
AUTE24-1004 |
BASIC STUDIES
(Choose all) |
35 |
AUTE24-1005 |
Languages
(Choose all) |
9 |
KC00CG77 | Working Life English | 3 |
KC00CG78 | Professional English | 3 |
KL00CG76 | Swedish | 3 |
VIRKARUKI | Swedish Skills of the Staff of Public Organizations, written | 0 |
VIRKARUSU | Swedish Skills of the Staff of Public Organizations, oral | 0 |
AUTE24-1006 |
Mathematics
(Choose all) |
14 |
KC00AMT1030 | Algebra and Geometry | 4 |
KC00AMT1010 | Vectors and Matrices | 3 |
KC00AMT1020 | Differential and Integral Calculus | 3 |
KC00AMT1042 | Automation Technology Mathematics | 4 |
AUTE24-1007 |
Physics
(Choose all) |
12 |
KC00AFY1000 | Mechanics | 3 |
KC00AFY1010 | Electrical and Thermal Physics | 3 |
KC00AFY1020 | Physics Laboratory Works | 3 |
KL25AA30000 | Wave Motion and Modern Physics | 3 |
AUTE24-1008 |
PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
(Choose all) |
140 |
AUTE24-1009 |
Basics of Professional Studies
(Choose all) |
41 |
KL25AB10000 | Basics of Automation | 3 |
KL25AB90000 | Sensor Technology | 3 |
KL25AB10250 | Programmable Logic Controllers | 3 |
8A00CK38 | Basics of Digital Technology | 3 |
KL25AB10101 | Basics of Electronics | 3 |
KL25AB10401 | Electrical Engineering | 6 |
KL25AB10301 | Electrical Safety and Standards | 3 |
KL25AB10303 | Data Communication and Data Security | 4 |
KL25AA40000 | Micro Computer Technology | 3 |
KL00CX05 | Basics of Programming 1 | 3 |
A800CW23 | Control Engineering | 3 |
KL00DL32 | Machine Safety in Automation | 2 |
AK00DT64 | Introduction to Research and Development | 2 |
AUTE24-1010 |
Alternative Professional Studies
(Choose ects: 99) |
99 |
AUTE24-1011 |
Manufacturing Technology
(Choose all) |
6 |
KL00BT60 | Computer Aided Manufacturing | 3 |
A800CW19 | Laboratory Assignments in NC Technology | 3 |
AUTE24-1012 |
Mechanics
(Choose all) |
8 |
8A00CK34 | Statics | 3 |
KL25AB40101 | Kinematic Analysis of Mechanisms | 2 |
A800CW20 | Machine Elements | 3 |
AUTE24-1013 |
Machine Design
(Choose all) |
17 |
KL25AB50001 | Hydraulics and Pneumatics | 5 |
KL25AB50100 | Machine and Equipment Design | 4 |
A800CW17 | Strength of Materials | 3 |
KL25AB50300 | Mechanical Drawing and CAD | 5 |
AUTE24-1014 |
Production Automation
(Choose all) |
20 |
KL25AB70200 | Machine Automation 1 | 4 |
KL25AB70300 | Machine Automation 2 | 4 |
KL25AB70000 | Laboratory Assignments in Automation 1 | 4 |
KL25AB70100 | Laboratory Assignments in Automation 2 | 4 |
8A00CK76 | Robotics | 4 |
AUTE24-1015 |
Digital Manufacturing
(Choose all) |
9 |
KL25AB75100 | Concept Design | 3 |
KL25AB75200 | Production Process Designing | 3 |
KL25AB75300 | Production Simulation | 3 |
AUTE24-1016 |
Design of Electrical System
(Choose all) |
12 |
KL25AB90300 | Design of Electrical and Automation System | 4 |
KL25AB95000 | Safety in Electrical Installation | 2 |
KL25AB95350 | Electrical Networks | 3 |
KL25AB95400 | Electrical CAD | 3 |
AUTE24-1017 |
Entrepreneurship
(Choose all) |
12 |
A800CW22 | Production Management | 4 |
KC04CA85013 | Working Life Communication | 2 |
8A00CY35 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
KL00DL33 | Project Management | 3 |
AUTE24-1018 |
Process Automation
(Choose all) |
9 |
KL25AB25000 | Instrumentation | 3 |
KL25AB25101 | Measuring Technology | 3 |
KL25AB25300 | Laboratory Assignments in Control Engineering | 3 |
AUTE24-1019 |
Field Equipment
(Choose all) |
13 |
KL25AB45000 | Hydraulics and Pneumatics | 2 |
KL25AB45100 | Components of Control Systems | 3 |
KL25AB95200 | Laboratory Assignments in Control Systems | 3 |
KL25AB45200 | Electric Drives | 5 |
AUTE24-1020 |
ICT in Automation Engineering
(Choose all) |
17 |
A800DB96 | Digital Modelling | 3 |
KL00CX06 | Basics of Programming 2 | 4 |
8A00CK42 | Object Oriented Programming | 4 |
KL25AB55201 | User Interface | 3 |
KL25AB55300 | 3D-CAD | 3 |
AUTE24-1021 |
Industrial Internet
(Choose all) |
9 |
KL25AB77000 | Databases | 3 |
KL25AB77100 | Network Programming | 3 |
KL25AB77200 | Industrial Internet | 3 |
AUTE24-1023 |
Optional Professional Studies
(Choose ects: 15) |
15 |
A800CW25 | Project Work | 2 - 6 |
KL04BT50041 | Application Development | 3 |
A800CH59 | Product Data Management | 2 - 3 |
A800CX95 | CAD -Continuation Studies | 3 |
8A00DC48 | 3D-Simulation | 3 |
KL25KONÄKÖ4 | Machine vision | 4 |
8A00CP57 | PC Based Automation System and Applications | 3 |
8A00CG99 | Multiprofessional Automation | 4 |
AUTE24-1028 |
Other Optional Professional Studies
(Choose ects: 15) |
0 - 15 |
AUTE24-1027 |
International Exchange
(Choose 0) |
0 |
AUTE24-1022 |
FREE ELECTIVE STUDIES
(Choose ects: 5) |
5 |
AUTE24-1025 |
PRACTICAL TRAINING
(Choose all) |
30 |
KL25AE2001 | Practical Training 1 | 15 |
KL25AE2002 | Practical Training 2 | 15 |
AUTE24-1026 |
THESIS
(Choose all) |
15 |
KL25AD10000 | Thesis | 15 |