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Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering: Automation Engineering

Code: 16AI231

Degree title
Bachelor of Engineering
Credits
240 ects
Duration
4 years (240 cr)
Start semester
Autumn 2016

Description

Electrical Engineering is a broad field within engineering where one needs to develop an understanding of several different areas. The main fields are the provision of electricity and the electrical control systems for industry and buildings. Today, many systems also incorporate ICT. The students need to both specialize and have a broad understanding of the field.

As many of the occupations in the field mean working in international projects, the programme offers an opportunity to develop language skills, communication skills, group work skills and flexibility. There are many openings for private entrepreneurs and in accordance with TAMK strategy the students have a chance to develop their skills in business.

CAREER PROSPECTS
We train students for occupations in electrical power engineering and electrical automation. The aim is to develop the skills needed to work in technically demanding jobs and further studies that require a good theoretical base and information search skills.

Graduates can look for work in planning, development, operating, maintenance, marketing and management in engineering companies, technical commerce, in energy and ICT institutions as well as starting their own business.

VALUES
We value developing a good basic knowledge of science, understanding the theoretical base of electrical engineering and the ability to use mathematical models to describe practical systems.

Many of the tasks in work life require the ability to produce and interpret diagrams, descriptions and other documents. ICT is also widely used.

Along conventional lectures versatile lab and modelling environments are used. These enable putting the theory learnt into practice. This helps problem solving and enhances understanding of the theory.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
During the first and second year of study a broad base for engineering studies is created.

Automation technology requires a broad understanding of the field. In addition to the basic studies in electrical engineering, the students need to understand control systems, measurements and automation. Also the basics of electronics and ICT are thought as well as networks and automation buses.. The curriculum also included programmable control systems and automation systems as well as design instrumentation automation. Studies are practical including laboratory courses, tasks and projects.
The students have the opportunity to complete the qualification needed for supervising electrical installations.
Career opportunities in this study path are usually in companies specializing in automation. Graduates can look for positions in planning, maintenance, management and sales. They can also start their own company and operate in Finland or internationally.

Further information

ANNUAL GOALS
1. After the first year of study the students are able to work as trainees carrying out simple electrical tasks. The year has improved their study skills and they master the basics of science and electrical engineering.

2. After the second year the students have further skills that help them to work as trainees in electrical engineering companies. They master the fundamentals necessary in their chosen study path.

3. After the third year the students are can during their internship carry out the tasks of an engineer. They know the basics of their field.

4. The fourth year of study prepares the student to take full responsibility of their work as an engineer. After this year they know how to further develop as an engineer.

Description

Automaatiotekniikan insinööriltä vaaditaan laajaa tekniikan alan hallintaa, mikä tarkoittaa erityisesti sähköteknisten perusteiden sekä säätö-, mittaus- ja automaatiotekniikan osaamista. Tulevissa työtehtävissä myös elektroniikan ja tietotekniikan perusteiden sekä erilaisten tietoverkkojen ja automaatioväylien käyttön osaaminen on tärkeää. Opetussuunnitelmaan on sisällytetty myös ohjelmoitavien logiikoiden ja automaatiojärjestelmien ohjelmoinnin, sekä instrumentointi- ja automaatiosuunnittelun opintoja. Opiskelu on käytäntöpainotteista sisältäen laajoja laboratoriokursseja, harjoituksia ja projektitöitä. Tutkinto on mahdollista suorittaa siten, että se täyttää sähköpätevyydelle asetetut koulutusvaatimukset (sähköpätevyys 2). Alan insinöörit toimivat teollisuuden automaatioon erikoistuneina suunnittelu, käyttö ja johtotehtävissä, teknisessä kaupassa, hallinnossa sekä yrittäjinä niin kotimaassa kuin myös entistä enemmän kansainvälisissä tehtävissä.

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Code Name Credits (cr) 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 Autumn 2016 Spring 2017 Autumn 2017 Spring 2018 Autumn 2018 Spring 2019 Autumn 2019 Spring 2020 1. / 2016 2. / 2016 3. / 2017 4. / 2017 1. / 2017 2. / 2017 3. / 2018 4. / 2018 1. / 2018 2. / 2018 3. / 2019 4. / 2019 1. / 2019 2. / 2019 3. / 2020 4. / 2020
16AI231-1000
Basic Studies in Electrical Engineering

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9
5N00BC63 Geometry and Vector Algebra 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
5S00BL73 Basics of Logical Control 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
5S00BL74 DC Circuits 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
16AI231-1002
Basic Studies in Engineering

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13
5N00BC64 Functions and Matrices 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
5N00BC72 Fluid Mechanics and Thermophysics 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
5S00BL76 ICT Tools 4 4 4 2 2
5N00BE56 Finnish Language and Communication 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
16AI231-1003
Electric and Magnetic Circuits

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16
5N00BC65 Differential Calculus 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
5N00BC66 Integral Calculus 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
5N00BC73 Electrostatics and Electric Circuits, Magnetism 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
5S00CX55 AC Circuits 4 4 4 2 2
5N00BE51 English for Engineers 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
16AI231-1005
Professional Basics

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18
5S00BL79 Industrial Electronics 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
5S00BL80 Basics of Laboratory Work in Electrical and Automation Engineering 4 4 4 2 2
5N00BC75 Basics of Measuring and Reporting 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
5S00BL81 Practical Training 1 6 6 6 3 3
16AI231-1006
Basics of Science

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15
5N00BC74 Oscillations and Wave Mechanics, Atom and Nuclear Physics 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
5N00BC76 Laboratory Works of Physics 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
5N00BC68 Integral Transforms 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
5S00BL82 Circuit Analysis 1 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
5N00BE54 Basic Course in Swedish for Technical Science 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
16AI231-1008
Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering

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13
5S00BL84 Basics of Automation Engineering 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
5S00BL85 Basics of Electrical Power Engineering 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
5S00BL86 Electro-technical Planning 4 4 4 2 2
5S00BL87 Industrial Electronics, Laboratory Work 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
16AI231-1009
ICT in Electrical Engineering

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14
5S00BL89 Basics of Programming 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
5S00BL90 Industrial Data Networks 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
5S00BL91 Basics of Electrical Installations and Safety 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
5N00BE52 Working English for Engineers 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
16AI231-1010
Fundamentals of Automation Engineering

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14
5S00BL93 Methods of Measuring in Industry 4 4 4 2 2
5S00BL94 Basics of Control Engineering 4 4 4 2 2
5S00BM23 Practical Training 2 6 6 6 3 3
16AI231-1014
Fundamentals of Measuring and Controlling

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17
5S00BL98 Machine Automation 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
5S00BL99 Controlling Methods 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
5S00BM00 Measurement Technology, Laboratory Work 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
5S00BM01 Planning of Instrumentation 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
5S00DE75 Microcontrollers 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
16AI231-1015
Fundamentals of Automation Systems

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10
5S00BM02 Programmable Control Systems 2 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
5S00BR34 Industrial Automation 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
5N00CL84 Swedish Language, Written 2 2 2 1 1
5N00CL88 Swedish Language, Spoken 2 2 2 1 1
16AI231-1016
Complementary Studies in Control Engineering

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20
5S00BM03 Advanced Control Systems 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
5S00BU64 Control Engineering, Laboratory Work 4 4 4 2 2
5S00BM04 Enterprise Economics 4 4 4 2 2
5N00BE53 Technical English for Professionals 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
5S00BM24 Practical Training 3 6 6 6 3 3
16AI231-1018
Process Engineering

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10
5S00BM05 Physics and Chemistry in Automation 4 4 4 2 2
5S00BM06 Process Engineering 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
5S00BU65 Analysis Measurements in Industry 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
16AI231-1020
Further Studien in Automation

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33
5S00BU66 Project in Automation Planning 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
5S00BU67 Monitoring Techniques 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
5S00BU68 Automation Engineering, Laboratory Work 4 4 4 2 2
5S00BU69 Automation Systems 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
5S00BU70 Automation Buses 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
5S00BM10 Leadership and Management 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
5S00BM25 Practical Training 4 12 12 12 6 6
5S00BM13 Distribution Networks 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
5S00BM09 Electric Power and Installations, Laboratory Work 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
5T00BJ61 Electric Motor Drives 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
16AI231-1040
Thesis

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15
5S00BM29 Final Thesis 15 15 15 7.5 7.5
Total 240 56 56 57 63 22 34 28 28 27 30 33 30 11 11 17 17 14 14 14 14 13.5 13.5 15 15 16.5 16.5 15 15

TAMK Generic Competences

TAMK’s generic competences mean such competences that every graduating student of TAMK should have. These competences are mainly learnt inside courses with the support of diverse teaching methods, but the fields of study may also offer specific courses on some of the themes.

Ethical Competence

- is able to take responsibility for one’s own actions and their consequences
- is able to work according to the ethical principles of the field
- is able to take other people into account in one’s work
- 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.

No attached course units

Innovation Competence

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

No attached course units

IInternationalisation Competence

- possesses language skills necessary for one’s work and for professional development in the field
- is capable of multicultural cooperation
- can take into account the effects of and opportunities for internationalisation development in one’s own field.

English for Engineers
Basic Course in Swedish for Technical Science
Working English for Engineers
Technical English for Professionals
Learning Competence

- is able to evaluate and develop one’s competence and learning style
- is able to retrieve and analyse information and evaluate it critically
- is capable of taking responsibility for learning and sharing of knowledge in teams.

No attached course units

Working Community Competence

is able to operate as a member of a work community and promote its wellbeing
- is able to operate in communicative and interactive situations in working life
- is able to utilise information and communications technology in one’s field
- is able to create personal contacts in working life and work in networks
- is capable of decision making in unpredicted situations
- has abilities for leadership and independent work as an expert
- possesses entrepreneurial skills.

Practical Training 1
Practical Training 2
Practical Training 3
Leadership and Management
Unclassified
Geometry and Vector Algebra
Basics of Logical Control
DC Circuits
Functions and Matrices
Fluid Mechanics and Thermophysics
ICT Tools
Finnish Language and Communication
Differential Calculus
Integral Calculus
Electrostatics and Electric Circuits, Magnetism
AC Circuits
Industrial Electronics
Basics of Laboratory Work in Electrical and Automation Engineering
Basics of Measuring and Reporting
Oscillations and Wave Mechanics, Atom and Nuclear Physics
Laboratory Works of Physics
Integral Transforms
Circuit Analysis 1
Basics of Automation Engineering
Basics of Electrical Power Engineering
Electro-technical Planning
Industrial Electronics, Laboratory Work
Programmable Logics
Basics of Programming
Industrial Data Networks
Basics of Electrical Installations and Safety
Methods of Measuring in Industry
Basics of Control Engineering
Machine Automation
Controlling Methods
Measurement Technology, Laboratory Work
Planning of Instrumentation
Microcontrollers
Programmable Control Systems 2
Industrial Automation
Swedish Language, Written
Swedish Language, Spoken
Advanced Control Systems
Control Engineering, Laboratory Work
Enterprise Economics
Physics and Chemistry in Automation
Process Engineering
Analysis Measurements in Industry
Project in Automation Planning
Monitoring Techniques
Automation Engineering, Laboratory Work
Automation Systems
Automation Buses
Practical Training 4
Distribution Networks
Electric Power and Installations, Laboratory Work
Electric Motor Drives
Final Thesis

Degree Certificate - Bachelors's degree (EQF6)

Structuring for Degree Certificate for Bachelor's Degree, according to AMK legislation. (Basic model).

Practical Training
Practical Training 1
Practical Training 2
Practical Training 3
Practical Training 4
Bachelor's Thesis
Final Thesis
Basic and Professional Studies
Geometry and Vector Algebra
Basics of Logical Control
DC Circuits
Functions and Matrices
Fluid Mechanics and Thermophysics
ICT Tools
Differential Calculus
Integral Calculus
Electrostatics and Electric Circuits, Magnetism
English for Engineers
Industrial Electronics
Basics of Laboratory Work in Electrical and Automation Engineering
Basics of Measuring and Reporting
Oscillations and Wave Mechanics, Atom and Nuclear Physics
Laboratory Works of Physics
Integral Transforms
Circuit Analysis 1
Basic Course in Swedish for Technical Science
Basics of Automation Engineering
Basics of Electrical Power Engineering
Electro-technical Planning
Industrial Electronics, Laboratory Work
Basics of Programming
Industrial Data Networks
Basics of Electrical Installations and Safety
Working English for Engineers
Methods of Measuring in Industry
Basics of Control Engineering
Machine Automation
Controlling Methods
Measurement Technology, Laboratory Work
Planning of Instrumentation
Programmable Control Systems 2
Industrial Automation
Advanced Control Systems
Control Engineering, Laboratory Work
Enterprise Economics
Technical English for Professionals
Physics and Chemistry in Automation
Process Engineering
Analysis Measurements in Industry
Project in Automation Planning
Monitoring Techniques
Automation Engineering, Laboratory Work
Automation Systems
Automation Buses
Leadership and Management
Distribution Networks
Electric Power and Installations, Laboratory Work
Electric Motor Drives
Free-Choice Studies

No attached course units

Unclassified
Finnish Language and Communication
AC Circuits
Programmable Logics
Microcontrollers
Swedish Language, Written
Swedish Language, Spoken

Ele

Electrical qualification
DC Circuits
Electrostatics and Electric Circuits, Magnetism
AC Circuits
Basics of Laboratory Work in Electrical and Automation Engineering
Laboratory Works of Physics
Circuit Analysis 1
Basics of Electrical Power Engineering
Electro-technical Planning
Basics of Electrical Installations and Safety
Distribution Networks
Electric Power and Installations, Laboratory Work
Electric Motor Drives
Electrical qualification S1

No attached course units

Electrical qualification S2

No attached course units

Unclassified
Geometry and Vector Algebra
Basics of Logical Control
Functions and Matrices
Fluid Mechanics and Thermophysics
ICT Tools
Finnish Language and Communication
Differential Calculus
Integral Calculus
English for Engineers
Industrial Electronics
Basics of Measuring and Reporting
Practical Training 1
Oscillations and Wave Mechanics, Atom and Nuclear Physics
Integral Transforms
Basic Course in Swedish for Technical Science
Basics of Automation Engineering
Industrial Electronics, Laboratory Work
Programmable Logics
Basics of Programming
Industrial Data Networks
Working English for Engineers
Methods of Measuring in Industry
Basics of Control Engineering
Practical Training 2
Machine Automation
Controlling Methods
Measurement Technology, Laboratory Work
Planning of Instrumentation
Microcontrollers
Programmable Control Systems 2
Industrial Automation
Swedish Language, Written
Swedish Language, Spoken
Advanced Control Systems
Control Engineering, Laboratory Work
Enterprise Economics
Technical English for Professionals
Practical Training 3
Physics and Chemistry in Automation
Process Engineering
Analysis Measurements in Industry
Project in Automation Planning
Monitoring Techniques
Automation Engineering, Laboratory Work
Automation Systems
Automation Buses
Leadership and Management
Practical Training 4
Final Thesis

Electrical engineering competences

Automation system skills

The student recognizes the main principles, operation, interfaces and professional vocabulary of different automation systems.

No attached course units

Automation circuit management

The student understands the operation and features of automation equipment. The student is able to select and measure automation components for different applications.

No attached course units

Project skills

The student knows the principles and tools of project work. He / she is able to act as an active participant in the project and utilizes his / her own knowledge for the benefit of the project.

No attached course units

Design skills

The student is able to use design tools in his / her field and knows the laws of technical design.

No attached course units

Competence in electrical and equipment safety

The student knows and recognizes the requirements of electrical and occupational safety. He is able to select and dimension the device as required for safety.

No attached course units

Competence in electrical energy systems

The student recognizes the main principles, operation, interfaces and professional vocabulary of different electrical energy systems.

No attached course units

Knowledge of electric drives

The student recognizes the main principles, operation, interfaces and professional vocabulary of different electrical drive systems.

No attached course units

Basic technical competence

The student has good mathematical and scientific skills and is able to apply their knowledge and skills in practice.

No attached course units

Competence in business and production economics

The student knows and recognizes the operating principles of companies. He is also able to consider economic, ethical and environmentally friendly aspects in his operations.

No attached course units

Unclassified
Geometry and Vector Algebra
Basics of Logical Control
DC Circuits
Functions and Matrices
Fluid Mechanics and Thermophysics
ICT Tools
Finnish Language and Communication
Differential Calculus
Integral Calculus
Electrostatics and Electric Circuits, Magnetism
AC Circuits
English for Engineers
Industrial Electronics
Basics of Laboratory Work in Electrical and Automation Engineering
Basics of Measuring and Reporting
Practical Training 1
Oscillations and Wave Mechanics, Atom and Nuclear Physics
Laboratory Works of Physics
Integral Transforms
Circuit Analysis 1
Basic Course in Swedish for Technical Science
Basics of Automation Engineering
Basics of Electrical Power Engineering
Electro-technical Planning
Industrial Electronics, Laboratory Work
Programmable Logics
Basics of Programming
Industrial Data Networks
Basics of Electrical Installations and Safety
Working English for Engineers
Methods of Measuring in Industry
Basics of Control Engineering
Practical Training 2
Machine Automation
Controlling Methods
Measurement Technology, Laboratory Work
Planning of Instrumentation
Microcontrollers
Programmable Control Systems 2
Industrial Automation
Swedish Language, Written
Swedish Language, Spoken
Advanced Control Systems
Control Engineering, Laboratory Work
Enterprise Economics
Technical English for Professionals
Practical Training 3
Physics and Chemistry in Automation
Process Engineering
Analysis Measurements in Industry
Project in Automation Planning
Monitoring Techniques
Automation Engineering, Laboratory Work
Automation Systems
Automation Buses
Leadership and Management
Practical Training 4
Distribution Networks
Electric Power and Installations, Laboratory Work
Electric Motor Drives
Final Thesis

Code Name Credits (cr)
16AI231-1000
Basic Studies in Electrical Engineering

(Choose all )

9
5N00BC63 Geometry and Vector Algebra 3
5S00BL73 Basics of Logical Control 3
5S00BL74 DC Circuits 3
16AI231-1002
Basic Studies in Engineering

(Choose all )

13
5N00BC64 Functions and Matrices 3
5N00BC72 Fluid Mechanics and Thermophysics 3
5S00BL76 ICT Tools 4
5N00BE56 Finnish Language and Communication 3
16AI231-1003
Electric and Magnetic Circuits

(Choose all )

16
5N00BC65 Differential Calculus 3
5N00BC66 Integral Calculus 3
5N00BC73 Electrostatics and Electric Circuits, Magnetism 3
5S00CX55 AC Circuits 4
5N00BE51 English for Engineers 3
16AI231-1005
Professional Basics

(Choose all )

18
5S00BL79 Industrial Electronics 5
5S00BL80 Basics of Laboratory Work in Electrical and Automation Engineering 4
5N00BC75 Basics of Measuring and Reporting 3
5S00BL81 Practical Training 1 6
16AI231-1006
Basics of Science

(Choose all )

15
5N00BC74 Oscillations and Wave Mechanics, Atom and Nuclear Physics 3
5N00BC76 Laboratory Works of Physics 3
5N00BC68 Integral Transforms 3
5S00BL82 Circuit Analysis 1 3
5N00BE54 Basic Course in Swedish for Technical Science 3
16AI231-1008
Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering

(Choose all )

13
5S00BL84 Basics of Automation Engineering 3
5S00BL85 Basics of Electrical Power Engineering 3
5S00BL86 Electro-technical Planning 4
5S00BL87 Industrial Electronics, Laboratory Work 3
16AI231-1009
ICT in Electrical Engineering

(Choose all )

19
5S00HF97 Programmable Logics 5
5S00BL89 Basics of Programming 3
5S00BL90 Industrial Data Networks 3
5S00BL91 Basics of Electrical Installations and Safety 5
5N00BE52 Working English for Engineers 3
16AI231-1010
Fundamentals of Automation Engineering

(Choose all )

14
5S00BL93 Methods of Measuring in Industry 4
5S00BL94 Basics of Control Engineering 4
5S00BM23 Practical Training 2 6
16AI231-1014
Fundamentals of Measuring and Controlling

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17
5S00BL98 Machine Automation 3
5S00BL99 Controlling Methods 3
5S00BM00 Measurement Technology, Laboratory Work 5
5S00BM01 Planning of Instrumentation 3
5S00DE75 Microcontrollers 3
16AI231-1015
Fundamentals of Automation Systems

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10
5S00BM02 Programmable Control Systems 2 3
5S00BR34 Industrial Automation 3
5N00CL84 Swedish Language, Written 2
5N00CL88 Swedish Language, Spoken 2
16AI231-1016
Complementary Studies in Control Engineering

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20
5S00BM03 Advanced Control Systems 3
5S00BU64 Control Engineering, Laboratory Work 4
5S00BM04 Enterprise Economics 4
5N00BE53 Technical English for Professionals 3
5S00BM24 Practical Training 3 6
16AI231-1018
Process Engineering

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10
5S00BM05 Physics and Chemistry in Automation 4
5S00BM06 Process Engineering 3
5S00BU65 Analysis Measurements in Industry 3
16AI231-1020
Further Studien in Automation

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33
5S00BU66 Project in Automation Planning 5
5S00BU67 Monitoring Techniques 3
5S00BU68 Automation Engineering, Laboratory Work 4
5S00BU69 Automation Systems 3
5S00BU70 Automation Buses 3
5S00BM10 Leadership and Management 3
5S00BM25 Practical Training 4 12
16AI231-1041
Electric Power Engineering

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5
5S00BM13 Distribution Networks 5
5S00BM09 Electric Power and Installations, Laboratory Work 5
5T00BJ61 Electric Motor Drives 5
16AI231-1040
Thesis

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15
5S00BM29 Final Thesis 15

Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.

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