Open UAS Pathway Studies, Bachelor of Engineering, Automation Engineering: Specialisation in Machine Automation
Code: POLKUAUTE23
Descriptions
This curriculum is for open UAS students. The curriculum includes first year studies and Basic Studies Common To All In SEAMK (Open UAS Path Studies, Bachelor of Engineering, Automation Engineering). There is also some personal study planning in the open university's path studies.
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".
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.
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.
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) | 2023-2024 |
Autumn
2023 |
Spring
2024 |
1. / 2023 | 2. / 2023 | 3. / 2024 | 4. / 2024 | 5. / 2024 |
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POLKUAUTE23-1001 |
SEAMK JOINT STUDIES
(Choose all) |
0 | ||||||||
POLKUAUTE23-1002 |
Study skills
(Choose all) |
0 | ||||||||
POLKUAUTE23-1003 |
Entrepreneurship and innovation
(Choose all) |
0 | ||||||||
POLKUAUTE23-1005 |
BASIC STUDIES FOR ENGINEERING STUDENTS
(Choose all) |
16 | ||||||||
POLKUAUTE23-1006 |
Languages
(Choose all) |
3 | ||||||||
KC00CG77 | Working Life English | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||
POLKUAUTE23-1007 |
Mathematics
(Choose all) |
7 | ||||||||
KC00AMT1030 | Algebra and Geometry | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |||||
KC00AMT1010 | Vectors and Matrices | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||
POLKUAUTE23-1008 |
Physics
(Choose all) |
6 | ||||||||
KC00AFY1000 | Mechanics | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||
KC00AFY1010 | Electrical and Thermal Physics | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||
POLKUAUTE23-1009 |
COMMON PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
(Choose ects: 34) |
34 | ||||||||
POLKUAUTE23-1010 |
Basics of professional studies
(Choose all) |
31 | ||||||||
KL25AB10000 | Basics of Automation | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||
KL25AB90000 | Sensor Technology | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||
KL25AB10250 | Programmable Logic Controllers | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||
8A00CK38 | Basics of Digital Technology | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | ||||
KL25AB10101 | Basics of Electronics | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||
KL25AB10401 | Electrical Engineering | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |||
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 | |||||
POLKUAUTE23-1012 |
Alternative studies
(Choose ects: 4) |
0 - 4 | ||||||||
POLKUAUTE23-1013 |
Other elective studies
(Choose ects: 0) |
0 | ||||||||
KC23DK10040 | The basic course of mathematics | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||||
KC00CD05 | Refresher course in English | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Total | 60 | 51 | 23 | 28 | 13.5 | 9.5 | 15 | 8 | 5 |
Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.
General competencies (Bachelor’s Degrees)
1 Learning competence
- is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style orientation |
Working Life English |
Algebra and Geometry |
Vectors and Matrices |
Mechanics |
Electrical and Thermal Physics |
Basics of Automation |
Sensor Technology |
Programmable Logic Controllers |
Basics of Electronics |
Electrical Engineering |
Electrical Safety and Standards |
Data Communication and Data Security |
Micro Computer Technology |
The basic course of mathematics |
Refresher course in English |
2 Ethical competence
- is able to take responsibility for one’s own actions and for the consequences of these actions |
Electrical Safety and Standards |
Refresher course in English |
3 Working community competence
- is able to operate as a member of a work community |
Working Life English |
4 Innovation competence
- is able to conduct research, development and innovation projects applying the existing knowledge and methods of the field |
Algebra and Geometry |
Vectors and Matrices |
Mechanics |
Electrical and Thermal Physics |
Programmable Logic Controllers |
The basic course of mathematics |
5 Internationalization competence
- possesses communicative competence necessary for one’s work and for professional development in the subject field |
Working Life English |
Programmable Logic Controllers |
Refresher course in English |
6 Entrepreneurial competence
- Understanding of the interaction involved in the operations in a company and the business environment, and of the concept of entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial way of working. |
No attached course units |
7 Quality control competence
- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems |
No attached course units |
Not grouped |
Academic Studies and Career Planning |
Information and Communication Technology |
Communication Skills |
Business and entrepreneurship 1 |
Basics of Digital Technology |
Basics of Programming 1 |
Automation Engineering competencies
1 Electrotechnical and other basic competence
A Bachelor of Engineering: applies mathematical methods and tools to describe field-related phenomena and to solve problems |
Algebra and Geometry |
Vectors and Matrices |
Mechanics |
Electrical and Thermal Physics |
Basics of Automation |
Sensor Technology |
Programmable Logic Controllers |
Basics of Digital Technology |
Basics of Electronics |
Electrical Engineering |
Electrical Safety and Standards |
Data Communication and Data Security |
Micro Computer Technology |
The basic course of mathematics |
2 Design competence
A Bachelor of Engineering: |
Basics of Automation |
Sensor Technology |
Programmable Logic Controllers |
Basics of Digital Technology |
Basics of Electronics |
Electrical Engineering |
Electrical Safety and Standards |
Data Communication and Data Security |
Micro Computer Technology |
The basic course of mathematics |
3 Competence in electricity and equipment safety
A Bachelor of Engineering: |
Electrical and Thermal Physics |
Basics of Automation |
Sensor Technology |
Programmable Logic Controllers |
Basics of Digital Technology |
Electrical Engineering |
Electrical Safety and Standards |
4 Competence in business and production management
A Bachelor of Engineering: |
Working Life English |
Refresher course in English |
5 Competence of basic circuits
A Bachelor of Engineering: |
Electrical and Thermal Physics |
Basics of Automation |
Sensor Technology |
Basics of Electronics |
Electrical Engineering |
Electrical Safety and Standards |
6 Competence in processes, machines and systems
A Bachelor of Engineering: |
Basics of Automation |
Sensor Technology |
Programmable Logic Controllers |
Basics of Digital Technology |
Basics of Electronics |
Electrical Engineering |
Electrical Safety and Standards |
Micro Computer Technology |
Not grouped |
Academic Studies and Career Planning |
Information and Communication Technology |
Communication Skills |
Business and entrepreneurship 1 |
Basics of Programming 1 |
Bachelor’s Degree studies
1 Basic Studies |
Working Life English |
Algebra and Geometry |
Vectors and Matrices |
Mechanics |
Electrical and Thermal Physics |
2 Professional Studies |
Basics of Automation |
Sensor Technology |
Programmable Logic Controllers |
Basics of Digital Technology |
Basics of Electronics |
Electrical Engineering |
Electrical Safety and Standards |
Data Communication and Data Security |
Micro Computer Technology |
3 Free-Choice Studies |
The basic course of mathematics |
Refresher course in English |
4 Training |
No attached course units |
5 Thesis |
No attached course units |
Not grouped |
Academic Studies and Career Planning |
Information and Communication Technology |
Communication Skills |
Business and entrepreneurship 1 |
Basics of Programming 1 |
Code | Name | Credits (cr) |
---|---|---|
POLKUAUTE23-1001 |
SEAMK JOINT STUDIES
(Choose all) |
13 |
POLKUAUTE23-1002 |
Study skills
(Choose all) |
10 |
XX00DM02 | Academic Studies and Career Planning | 2 |
XX00DM03 | Information and Communication Technology | 4 |
XX00DM04 | Communication Skills | 4 |
POLKUAUTE23-1003 |
Entrepreneurship and innovation
(Choose all) |
3 |
KL00DL30 | Business and entrepreneurship 1 | 3 |
POLKUAUTE23-1005 |
BASIC STUDIES FOR ENGINEERING STUDENTS
(Choose all) |
16 |
POLKUAUTE23-1006 |
Languages
(Choose all) |
3 |
KC00CG77 | Working Life English | 3 |
POLKUAUTE23-1007 |
Mathematics
(Choose all) |
7 |
KC00AMT1030 | Algebra and Geometry | 4 |
KC00AMT1010 | Vectors and Matrices | 3 |
POLKUAUTE23-1008 |
Physics
(Choose all) |
6 |
KC00AFY1000 | Mechanics | 3 |
KC00AFY1010 | Electrical and Thermal Physics | 3 |
POLKUAUTE23-1009 |
COMMON PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
(Choose ects: 34) |
34 |
POLKUAUTE23-1010 |
Basics of professional studies
(Choose all) |
34 |
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 |
POLKUAUTE23-1012 |
Alternative studies
(Choose ects: 4) |
0 - 4 |
POLKUAUTE23-1013 |
Other elective studies
(Choose ects: 0) |
0 |
KC23DK10040 | The basic course of mathematics | 2 |
KC00CD05 | Refresher course in English | 2 |