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Open UAS Pathway Studies, Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering: Specialisation in Automotive and Work Machine Engineering

Code: POLKUKONE23

Duration:
1 years (60 cr)

Start semester:
Autumn 2023

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, Mechanical Engineering). There is also some personal study planning in the open university's path studies.

PROFILE OF THE PROGRAMME
Specialisation in Automotive and Work Machine Engineering:

The purpose of this line of specialisation is to produce automotive engineers who have basic skills in mechanical engineering and specialised expertise in automotive engineering. Students become familiar with machine design, structural engineering of automobiles, automotive electronics, mechanical engineering and entrepreneurship. Students acquire practical experience, on the level of both the employee and that of the engineer, during their practical training and Project Studies.

There is a wide and diverse range of jobs automotive engineers can perform. Typical jobs include designing, production, management, marketing and sales, or working as an independent entrepreneur. Places of employment may include the automotive industry, engineering industry, and the fields of insurance and inspection.

The automotive industry is one of the fields of industry that has significantly changed the world. Changes have taken place since the time of Henry Ford and will continue to take place in the future. Even today, the automotive engineers are pioneers in technology and their expertise ensures the further development of technology and the preservation of the profession.

The automotive industry is one of the fields of industry that has significantly changed the world. Changes have taken place since the time of Henry Ford and will continue to take place in the future. Even today, the automotive engineers are pioneers in technology and their expertise ensures the further development of technology and the preservation of the profession.


Specialisation in Mechanical and Production Engineering:

The purpose of the Mechanical and Production Engineering programme is to produce mechanical engineers who have command of the production processes in the machine and metal industry and production management. Students graduating from this programme will have the readiness they need to work as specialists and supervisors in the machine and metal industry, from designing to production and from sales to marketing.

Emphasis in the programme is placed on production engineering, mechanical engineering and entrepreneurship. Students have the opportunity to acquire advanced skills in technical mechanics, materials design, or automation systems. Students acquire practical experience, on the level of both the employee and that of the engineer, during their practical training and Project Studies.

There is a wide and diverse range of jobs mechanical engineers can perform. Typical jobs include designing, production, management, marketing and sales, or working as an independent entrepreneur.

The employment prospects for mechanical engineers are good. Mechanical engineers are needed to develop and produce top products for a very wide range of clientele, not only in domestic markets but for exporting as well. As graduates in engineering, students have the opportunity to choose a job that interests them and to reinforce the success story created by Finnish engineers.


OCCUPATIONAL PROFILES
The automotive engineer's scope of duties is broad and diverse. Their duties typically involve designing, production, management, marketing and sales, or they may be self-employed. Places of employment may include the automotive industry, engineering industry, and the fields of insurance and inspection.

The mechanical engineers scope of duties is broad and diverse. Their duties typically involve designing, production, management, marketing and sales, or they may be self-employed. The employment prospects for mechanical engineers are good. Mechanical engineers are needed to develop and produce top products for a very wide range of clientele, not only in domestic markets but for exporting as well. As graduates in engineering, students have the opportunity to choose a job that interests them and to reinforce the success story created by Finnish engineers.


PEDAGOGICAL APPROACH
The working world and expertise demand that employees have advanced skills in information acquisition and processing and problem-solving, the ability to collaborate with others and to always be open to new learning situations, as well as the ability to combine various types of information and various disciplines with practical work. This means that students must understand what they are taught. For this reason, teaching in the engineering programme emphasises the constructivist theory of learning where the students' active role and world of experience form a significant part of the education. It is the teacher's duty to facilitate learning and co-ordinate studies.

A variety of teaching methods are used in the programmes to support students' professional development, readiness for the working world and professional expertise. Students work in small groups, listen to lectures by experts, work in the laboratory, do assignments, work in projects and obtain practical experience in real work environments.

Development

The staff of the degree programme is in a close contact with the staff of companies. They are guiding in the projects, which are made in companies. They take part in the challenging development projects of companies. Then the experience that has been received in this cooperation will be utilized in the development of the curriculum. There is the tight contact to companies by working in Projektipaja, on the project studies, practical training and in the students thesis process.
The head of degree program is a member in the Tech Team Seinäjoki. This is network of the companies of the field of the technology industry and technical trade. This has the objective to increase the growth and development of the business of the companies which participate in the operation.

Objective

The objective of the degree programme is that the students know the contents, significance and the sectors of the Machine technology. They can adapt their know-how in the tasks and they can estimate and develop this operation.

Kuvaus

The purpose of this line of specialisation is to produce automotive engineers who have basic skills in mechanical engineering and specialised expertise in automotive engineering. Students become familiar with machine design, structural engineering of automobiles, automotive electronics, mechanical engineering and entrepreneurship. Students acquire practical experience, on the level of both the employee and that of the engineer, during their practical training and Project Studies.

Show study timings by semester, study year or period

Code Name Credits (cr) 2023-2024 Autumn
2023
Spring
2024
1. / 2023 2. / 2023 3. / 2024 4. / 2024 5. / 2024
POLKUKONE23-1001
SEAMK JOINT STUDIES

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13
POLKUKONE23-1002
Study skills

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10
XX00DM02 Academic Studies and Career Planning 2 2 2 1 1
XX00DM03 Information and Communication Technology 4 4 4 2 2
XX00DM04 Communication Skills 4 4 4 1.3 1.3 1.3
POLKUKONE23-1003
Entrepreneurship and innovation

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3
XX00DM05 Basics of Entrepreneurship 3 3 3 1 1 1
POLKUKONE23-1005
BASIC STUDIES FOR ENGINEERING STUDENTS

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19
POLKUKONE23-1006
Language studies

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3
KK00DK79 Working English 3 3 3 1 1 1
POLKUKONE23-1007
Mathematics

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7
KC00CB49 Algebra and geometry 4 4 4 2 2
KC00CB51 Vectors and matrices 3 3 3 3
POLKUKONE23-1008
Physics and chemistry

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9
KC00CB59 Mechanics 3 3 3 3
KC00CB61 Electrical and thermal physics 3 3 3 3
KC00CB69 Basics of chemistry 3 3 3 1 1 1
POLKUKONE23-1009
BASICS OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

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30
YPO2C3 Introduction to Project Work 3 3 3 1 1 1
KC00CB71 Engineering drawing and CAD 1 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
KC00CB73 Engineering drawing and CAD 2 2 2 2 2
8C00CB75 Material technique 1 4 4 4 4
KC00CB77 Manufacturing technology 5 5 5 5
KC00CB79 Statics 3 3 3 3
KC00CB87 Electrical engineering and electronics 4 4 4 1.3 1.3 1.3
KL00CX05 Basics of Programming 1 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
8C00CB91 Basic studies in mechanical introduction 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
POLKUKONE23-1011
Alternative studies

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4
KC00CD03 The basic course of mathematics 2 2 2 2
KC00CD05 Refresher course in English 2 2 2 2
Total 60 66 29 37 13.5 15.5 13.6 16.6 6.6

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
- is able to retrieve and analyze information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in teams

Algebra and geometry
Vectors and matrices
Mechanics
Electrical and thermal physics
Engineering drawing and CAD 1
Engineering drawing and CAD 2
Material technique 1
Manufacturing technology
Statics
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
- is able to work according to the ethical principles of the subject field
- is able to take other people into account in one’s actions
- is able to apply the principles of equality
- is able to apply the principles of sustainable development
- is capable of social influencing using one’s know-how and based on ethical values

Engineering drawing and CAD 1
Engineering drawing and CAD 2
Material technique 1
Manufacturing technology
3 Working community competence

- is able to operate as a member of a work community
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilize information and communications technology in one’s subject field
- knows the working life in one’s subject field and is able to create personal contacts in working life and to operate in professional networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- is able to apply the principles of organizational management and leadership in working life and has abilities for supervision tasks
- possesses entrepreneurial skills

No attached course units

4 Innovation competence

- is able to conduct research, development and innovation projects applying the existing knowledge and methods of the field
- is able to work in projects
- is capable of creative problem solving and development of working methods
- is able to find customer-oriented, sustainable and profitable solutions

Mechanics
Electrical and thermal physics
Engineering drawing and CAD 1
Engineering drawing and CAD 2
Material technique 1
5 Internationalization competence

- possesses communicative competence necessary for one’s work and for professional development in the subject field
- is able to operate in a multicultural environment
- takes into account the effects of and opportunities for internationalization development in one’s own field

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.
- Understanding of the principles associated with a profitable business, and ability to analyse the operations and risks in a business.

No attached course units

7 Quality control competence

- Knowledge of the typical field-related quality control systems
- Understanding of quality-control and the requirements of quality-control systems.

Engineering drawing and CAD 1
Engineering drawing and CAD 2
Material technique 1
Manufacturing technology
Not grouped
Academic Studies and Career Planning
Information and Communication Technology
Communication Skills
Basics of Entrepreneurship
Working English
Basics of chemistry
Introduction to Project Work
Electrical engineering and electronics
Basics of Programming 1
Basic studies in mechanical introduction

Mechanical and Production Engineering, auto competencies

1 Basics of automotive engineering

A Bachelor of Engineering:
- understands the laws of physics for automotive technology
- knows the common chemicals and materials and how to use them
- knows the methods for production technology
- knows the basic structures, components and systems of automobiles
- understands the dynamic behaviour of automobiles and possesses the ability to illustrate and simulate it mathematically
- has knowledge of solid-state technology and the associated components.

Engineering drawing and CAD 1
Engineering drawing and CAD 2
Material technique 1
Manufacturing technology
Statics
2 Competence in automotive specialities

A Bachelor of Engineering:
- knows the structures the chassis, frame, tyre, engine, and transmission in automobiles, and understanding of the significance of maintenance
- understands the environmental impact of traffic
- has command of the essential electronic and data communications applications in automobiles
- has knowledge of maintenance diagnostics
- has knowledge of sensor technology and is able to reliably measure technical magnitudes.

No attached course units

3 Legislation competence

A Bachelor of Engineering:
- knows the essential legislation pertaining to the structure of automobiles, traffic and transportation
- knows the rights and responsibilities of the employer and the employee
- has knowledge of occupational safety and environmental protection
- knows the rights and responsibilities of the consumer.

No attached course units

4 Business and customer service competence

A Bachelor of Engineering:
- knows the prerequisites for profitable business operations and understands the business idea behind automobile dealerships and transportation companies
- understands the significance of customer service to the operations in a service-providing company
- is able to communicate and work in international organisations
- knows the principles of management and ability to function as a supervisor
- understands the significance of internal and external logistics to the operations of a company.

No attached course units

Not grouped
Academic Studies and Career Planning
Information and Communication Technology
Communication Skills
Basics of Entrepreneurship
Working English
Algebra and geometry
Vectors and matrices
Mechanics
Electrical and thermal physics
Basics of chemistry
Introduction to Project Work
Electrical engineering and electronics
Basics of Programming 1
Basic studies in mechanical introduction
The basic course of mathematics
Refresher course in English

Mechanical and Production Engineering, kotu competencies

1 Basics of Mechanical Engineering

A Bachelor of Engineering:
- is able to utilise mathematics and physics to illustrate phenomena in mechanical engineering and to solve problems
- knows the more common components and mechanical organs used in mechanical engineering, and understanding of how the more common types of machines work.
- has command of basic mechanical measurements
- has knowledge of energy technology and how to use it.

Mechanics
Electrical and thermal physics
Engineering drawing and CAD 1
Engineering drawing and CAD 2
Material technique 1
Manufacturing technology
Statics
2 Compentence in design

A Bachelor of Engineering:
- knows the principles of technical documentation and is able to utilise 3D modelling
- knows of the more common structural materials and the ways they can be used
- understands the significance of standardisation in the design and manufacturing of products
- is able to consider the entire life cycle of a product when designing it
- understands the significance of teamwork and is able to work as an active member of international designing organisations.

Engineering drawing and CAD 1
Engineering drawing and CAD 2
Material technique 1
Manufacturing technology
Statics
3 Competence in manufacturing

A Bachelor of Engineering:
- knows the methods, devices and opportunities available in production engineering
- understands the principles of production systems and automation and the impact of them on the structure of a product.
- knows the principles of logistics.

Engineering drawing and CAD 1
Engineering drawing and CAD 2
Material technique 1
Manufacturing technology
4 Competence in machine safety

A Bachelor of Engineering:
- knows the directives pertaining to mechanical design
- is able to design safe and easy-to-use devices and structures.

No attached course units

5 Competence in company finances and business

A Bachelor of Engineering:
- knows the prerequisites for profitable business operations
- is able to do simple investment calculations.

No attached course units

Not grouped
Academic Studies and Career Planning
Information and Communication Technology
Communication Skills
Basics of Entrepreneurship
Working English
Algebra and geometry
Vectors and matrices
Basics of chemistry
Introduction to Project Work
Electrical engineering and electronics
Basics of Programming 1
Basic studies in mechanical introduction
The basic course of mathematics
Refresher course in English

Code Name Credits (cr)
POLKUKONE23-1001
SEAMK JOINT STUDIES

(Choose all)

13
POLKUKONE23-1002
Study skills

(Choose all)

10
XX00DM02 Academic Studies and Career Planning 2
XX00DM03 Information and Communication Technology 4
XX00DM04 Communication Skills 4
POLKUKONE23-1003
Entrepreneurship and innovation

(Choose all)

3
XX00DM05 Basics of Entrepreneurship 3
POLKUKONE23-1005
BASIC STUDIES FOR ENGINEERING STUDENTS

(Choose all)

19
POLKUKONE23-1006
Language studies

(Choose all)

3
KK00DK79 Working English 3
POLKUKONE23-1007
Mathematics

(Choose all)

7
KC00CB49 Algebra and geometry 4
KC00CB51 Vectors and matrices 3
POLKUKONE23-1008
Physics and chemistry

(Choose all)

9
KC00CB59 Mechanics 3
KC00CB61 Electrical and thermal physics 3
KC00CB69 Basics of chemistry 3
POLKUKONE23-1009
BASICS OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

(Choose all)

30
YPO2C3 Introduction to Project Work 3
KC00CB71 Engineering drawing and CAD 1 3
KC00CB73 Engineering drawing and CAD 2 2
8C00CB75 Material technique 1 4
KC00CB77 Manufacturing technology 5
KC00CB79 Statics 3
KC00CB87 Electrical engineering and electronics 4
KL00CX05 Basics of Programming 1 3
8C00CB91 Basic studies in mechanical introduction 3
POLKUKONE23-1011
Alternative studies

(Choose ects: 4)

4
KC00CD03 The basic course of mathematics 2
KC00CD05 Refresher course in English 2