Curricula

Common studies in both electrical and automation engineering.

The first year of studies is the same for all the students. During the first year the students will choose either the option of electrical engineering or automation engineering.

The student chooses either the study option of automation or electrical engineering.

The study option of automation engineering gives the students good skills to work within planning, programming, commissioning and maintenance of automatic devices and systems. Traditional fields of application of automatic devices are process plants as well as bulk, electronics and construction industry. In the degree programme the main focus is set on project management which in automation engineering comprises design, implementation and introduction of automatically working devices and machines. The graduates work in diverse design, programming, introduction and maintenance tasks in the field of industry. Learning by doing as well as problem solving skills are emphasised in the studies. The technical and scientific development of automation technology has followed the rapid development of IT. In science, researchers develop more and more complicated methods, and device manufacturers develop more and more intelligent devices, whose operations are controlled with the help of microprocessor technology. This is emphasised when working in modern and highly equipped laboratories. The amount of laboratory exercises as well as project and planning work increase during the study years and the last year studies are mainly carried out using these working methods.

The studies focus on the fields of applied automation technology, which are process, bulk, building and mechanical automation as well as information systems. The multidisciplinary degree programme includes studies in process, measurement and control technology as well as in IT and programming.

In addition to compulsory studies 15 cr of free-choice studies are required.

The student chooses either the study option of automation or electrical engineering.

In the option of electrical engineering the studies fill the educational standard of the Finnish Electrical Safety Act recognized by SETI. The key professional subjects of studies are connected to production, distribution and usage of electricity, as well as electrical design and planning of properties and systems supporting power supply. It is essential to adopt the design practices, methods of work and attitude in which electrical safety are taken into consideration.

The graduates from the study option of electrical engineering work mainly in planning, development, maintenance and marketing tasks in industry, electrical design firms, companies of the service branch, technical sales and in different power plants.

The professional studies include designing projects and co-operation with companies. Problem-solving skills, teamwork and project work are emphasized in both study options from the beginning. Hands-on experience in laboratory trainings plays also an important role in the training of the students.

At the final stage of the studies, students write their thesis primarily commissioned by companies.

In addition to compulsory studies 12 cr of free-choice studies are selected.

After completing this module the student can utilise the sources of information of his trade when working in the different planning tasks and projects. He can proceed systematically in solving problems.

Instead of advanced studies the student can complete his studies in a special practice period working in the tasks of the field in a company. This practice can be 30 cr max.

The student will have deeper or extended know-how within the field.

By completing this module the student will have deeper or extended know-how within the field.

Instead of advanced studies the student can complete his studies in a special practice period working in the tasks of the field in a company. This practice can be 30 cr max.