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Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering: 24AI231

Code: 20AI231

Degree:
Bachelor of Engineering

Degree title:
Bachelor of Engineering

Credits:
240 ects

Duration:
4 years (240 cr)

Start semester:
Spring 2024

Objectives

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.

Further information

INTELLIGENT MACHINES DIRECTION OF STUDY
It is also possible to emphasize studies according to the goals of the study field of Intelligent Machines. The field of study is common to engineering education and its core areas of expertise are device automation and actuator technology, electronic power transfer systems, telecommunications technology, embedded systems, automation and control technology, and mechanical engineering and product development. A significant part of the studies is carried out as a work-life-oriented project. Project groups are made up of students from many different degree programs.

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Code Name Credits (cr) 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 Spring 2024 Autumn 2024 Spring 2025 Autumn 2025 Spring 2026 Autumn 2026 Spring 2027 Autumn 2027 3. / 2024 4. / 2024 1. / 2024 2. / 2024 3. / 2025 4. / 2025 1. / 2025 2. / 2025 3. / 2026 4. / 2026 1. / 2026 2. / 2026 3. / 2027 4. / 2027 1. / 2027 2. / 2027
20AI231-1001
Basic Studies in Engineering

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15 15 15 7.5 7.5
5N00EG71 Orientation for Engineering Mathematics 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
5N00EG72 Geometry and Vector Algebra 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
5N00EI67 Mechanics 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
5S00DX44 ICT Tools 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
5N00DX46 Finnish Language and Communication 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
20AI231-1002
Basic Studies in Electrical Engineering

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17 17 17 8.5 8.5
5N00EG73 Functions and Matrices 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
5N00EI69 Electrostatics and Electric Circuits, Magnetism 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
5S00EV44 Basics of Electrical Engineering 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
5S00BL81 Practical Training 1 6 6 6 3 3
20AI231-1003
Basic Studies in Automation Engineering

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27 27 27 13.5 13.5
5N00EG74 Differential Calculus 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
5N00EG75 Integral Calculus 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
5S00DX80 Basics of Automation Engineering 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
5S00DX30 Basics of Logical Control 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
5S00EV45 Electric Circuit Theory 1 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
5N00EI71 Basics of Measuring and Reporting 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
5N00DX76 Basic Course in Swedish for Technical Science 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
20AI231-1004
Basics of Electrical Planning

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31 31 31 15.5 15.5
5N00EG76 Integral Transforms 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
5N00EI70 Oscillations and Wave Mechanics, Atom and Nuclear Physics 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
5S00EV47 Electric Circuit Theory 2 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
5S00EV66 Electrotechnical Planning 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
5S00EV65 Basics of Electrical Installations and Safety 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
5N00DY32 Swedish Language, Written 2 2 2 1 1
5N00DY34 Swedish Language, Spoken 2 2 2 1 1
5S00DY08 Practical Training 2 6 6 6 3 3
20AI231-1006
ICT Skills in Automation and Electrical Power Engineering

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27 27 27 13.5 13.5
5N00EI68 Fluid Mechanics and Thermophysics 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
5N00EI72 Laboratory Works of Physics 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
5S00DX90 Basics of Programming 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
5S00DX86 Industrial Electronics 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
5S00DX74 Electric Circuit Analysis 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
5S00DX82 Basics of Electrical Power Systems 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
5S00DX88 Programmable Control Systems 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
20AI231-1007
Fundamentals of Electric Power ans Control Systems

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30 30 30 15 15
5S00DZ00 Electrical Planning and Installations in Industry 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
5S00DY74 Electrical Drives 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
5S00DY00 Basics of Control Engineering 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
5S00EV49 Applied Programming 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
5S00DY68 Leadership and Management 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
5N00EK81 Working English for Engineers 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
5S00DY44 Practical Training 3 6 6 6 3 3
20AI231-1008
Electric and Automation Systems in Industry

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28 28 28 14 14
5S00DY90 Electric Power Systems in Industry 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
5S00EV80 Electric Motor Drives 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
5S00DZ16 Use and Maintenance of Electric Power Systems 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
5S00FG06 Electrical Power Engineering, Laboratory Work 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
5S00DX98 Methods of Measuring in Industry 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
5S00DZ02 Automation Systems in Industry 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
20AI231-1009
Complementary Studies in Automation and Electric Power Systems

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35 35 35 17.5 17.5
5S00DX92 Industrial Data Networks and Cybersecurity 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
5S00EV69 Enterprise Economics and Electricity Market 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
5S00DY22 Planning of Instrumentation 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
5S00DY62 Automation Engineering, Laboratory Work 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
5N00EK80 Technical English for Professionals 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
5S00DY70 Practical Training 4 12 12 12 6 6
20AI231-1018
Thesis

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15 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8
5S00DZ52 Bachelor’s Thesis 15 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8
20AI231-1019
Free-choice Studies

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0 - 15
5S00DY52 Distribution Networks 5
Total 240 34 56 57 70.5 7.5 34 25 31 27 30 28 42.5 7.5 17 17 12.5 12.5 15.5 15.5 13.5 13.5 15 15 14 14 21.3 21.3 3.8 3.8

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

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.

Basic Course in Swedish for Technical Science
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.

Leadership and Management
Practical Training 3
Unclassified
Orientation for Engineering Mathematics
Geometry and Vector Algebra
Mechanics
ICT Tools
Finnish Language and Communication
Functions and Matrices
Electrostatics and Electric Circuits, Magnetism
Basics of Electrical Engineering
Practical Training 1
Differential Calculus
Integral Calculus
Basics of Automation Engineering
Basics of Logical Control
Electric Circuit Theory 1
Basics of Measuring and Reporting
Integral Transforms
Oscillations and Wave Mechanics, Atom and Nuclear Physics
Electric Circuit Theory 2
Electrotechnical Planning
Basics of Electrical Installations and Safety
Swedish Language, Written
Swedish Language, Spoken
Practical Training 2
Fluid Mechanics and Thermophysics
Laboratory Works of Physics
Basics of Programming
Industrial Electronics
Electric Circuit Analysis
Basics of Electrical Power Systems
Programmable Control Systems
Electrical Planning and Installations in Industry
Electrical Drives
Basics of Control Engineering
Applied Programming
Working English for Engineers
Electric Power Systems in Industry
Electric Motor Drives
Use and Maintenance of Electric Power Systems
Electrical Power Engineering, Laboratory Work
Methods of Measuring in Industry
Automation Systems in Industry
Industrial Data Networks and Cybersecurity
Enterprise Economics and Electricity Market
Planning of Instrumentation
Automation Engineering, Laboratory Work
Technical English for Professionals
Practical Training 4
Bachelor’s Thesis
Distribution Networks

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
Bachelor’s Thesis
Basic and Professional Studies
Orientation for Engineering Mathematics
Geometry and Vector Algebra
Mechanics
ICT Tools
Finnish Language and Communication
Functions and Matrices
Electrostatics and Electric Circuits, Magnetism
Basics of Electrical Engineering
Differential Calculus
Integral Calculus
Basics of Automation Engineering
Basics of Logical Control
Electric Circuit Theory 1
Basics of Measuring and Reporting
Basic Course in Swedish for Technical Science
Integral Transforms
Oscillations and Wave Mechanics, Atom and Nuclear Physics
Electric Circuit Theory 2
Electrotechnical Planning
Basics of Electrical Installations and Safety
Swedish Language, Written
Swedish Language, Spoken
Fluid Mechanics and Thermophysics
Laboratory Works of Physics
Basics of Programming
Industrial Electronics
Electric Circuit Analysis
Basics of Electrical Power Systems
Programmable Control Systems
Electrical Planning and Installations in Industry
Electrical Drives
Basics of Control Engineering
Applied Programming
Leadership and Management
Working English for Engineers
Electric Power Systems in Industry
Use and Maintenance of Electric Power Systems
Electrical Power Engineering, Laboratory Work
Methods of Measuring in Industry
Automation Systems in Industry
Industrial Data Networks and Cybersecurity
Enterprise Economics and Electricity Market
Planning of Instrumentation
Automation Engineering, Laboratory Work
Technical English for Professionals
Free-Choice Studies

No attached course units

Unclassified
Electric Motor Drives
Distribution Networks

Electrical engineering competences

Automation system skills

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

Programmable Control Systems
Basics of Control Engineering
Applied Programming
Automation Systems in Industry
Planning of Instrumentation
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.

Basics of Automation Engineering
Basics of Logical Control
Methods of Measuring in Industry
Automation Engineering, Laboratory Work
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.

Bachelor’s Thesis
Design skills

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

Electrotechnical Planning
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.

Basics of Electrical Engineering
Basics of Electrical Installations and Safety
Electrical Planning and Installations in Industry
Use and Maintenance of Electric Power Systems
Competence in electrical energy systems

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

Electric Circuit Theory 1
Electric Circuit Theory 2
Electric Circuit Analysis
Basics of Electrical Power Systems
Enterprise Economics and Electricity Market
Distribution Networks
Knowledge of electric drives

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

Industrial Electronics
Electrical Drives
Electric Power Systems in Industry
Electric Motor Drives
Electrical Power Engineering, Laboratory Work
Basic technical competence

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

Orientation for Engineering Mathematics
Geometry and Vector Algebra
Mechanics
ICT Tools
Finnish Language and Communication
Functions and Matrices
Electrostatics and Electric Circuits, Magnetism
Differential Calculus
Integral Calculus
Basics of Measuring and Reporting
Basic Course in Swedish for Technical Science
Integral Transforms
Oscillations and Wave Mechanics, Atom and Nuclear Physics
Swedish Language, Written
Swedish Language, Spoken
Fluid Mechanics and Thermophysics
Laboratory Works of Physics
Basics of Programming
Working English for Engineers
Industrial Data Networks and Cybersecurity
Technical English for Professionals
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.

Practical Training 1
Practical Training 2
Leadership and Management
Practical Training 3
Practical Training 4
Unclassified

Structures of Electrical and Automation Engineering

Electrical qualification 1 and 2, compulsory studies
Electrostatics and Electric Circuits, Magnetism
Basics of Electrical Engineering
Electric Circuit Theory 1
Electric Circuit Theory 2
Electrotechnical Planning
Basics of Electrical Installations and Safety
Basics of Electrical Power Systems
Electrical Planning and Installations in Industry
Use and Maintenance of Electric Power Systems
Electrical Power Engineering, Laboratory Work
Electrical qualification 1, mandatory additional studies
Distribution Networks
Unclassified
Orientation for Engineering Mathematics
Geometry and Vector Algebra
Mechanics
ICT Tools
Finnish Language and Communication
Functions and Matrices
Practical Training 1
Differential Calculus
Integral Calculus
Basics of Automation Engineering
Basics of Logical Control
Basics of Measuring and Reporting
Basic Course in Swedish for Technical Science
Integral Transforms
Oscillations and Wave Mechanics, Atom and Nuclear Physics
Swedish Language, Written
Swedish Language, Spoken
Practical Training 2
Fluid Mechanics and Thermophysics
Laboratory Works of Physics
Basics of Programming
Industrial Electronics
Electric Circuit Analysis
Programmable Control Systems
Electrical Drives
Basics of Control Engineering
Applied Programming
Leadership and Management
Working English for Engineers
Practical Training 3
Electric Power Systems in Industry
Electric Motor Drives
Methods of Measuring in Industry
Automation Systems in Industry
Industrial Data Networks and Cybersecurity
Enterprise Economics and Electricity Market
Planning of Instrumentation
Automation Engineering, Laboratory Work
Technical English for Professionals
Practical Training 4
Bachelor’s Thesis

Code Name Credits (cr)
20AI231-1001
Basic Studies in Engineering

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15
5N00EG71 Orientation for Engineering Mathematics 3
5N00EG72 Geometry and Vector Algebra 3
5N00EI67 Mechanics 3
5S00DX44 ICT Tools 3
5N00DX46 Finnish Language and Communication 3
20AI231-1002
Basic Studies in Electrical Engineering

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17
5N00EG73 Functions and Matrices 3
5N00EI69 Electrostatics and Electric Circuits, Magnetism 3
5S00EV44 Basics of Electrical Engineering 5
5S00BL81 Practical Training 1 6
20AI231-1003
Basic Studies in Automation Engineering

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27
5N00EG74 Differential Calculus 3
5N00EG75 Integral Calculus 3
5S00DX80 Basics of Automation Engineering 5
5S00DX30 Basics of Logical Control 5
5S00EV45 Electric Circuit Theory 1 5
5N00EI71 Basics of Measuring and Reporting 3
5N00DX76 Basic Course in Swedish for Technical Science 3
20AI231-1004
Basics of Electrical Planning

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31
5N00EG76 Integral Transforms 3
5N00EI70 Oscillations and Wave Mechanics, Atom and Nuclear Physics 3
5S00EV47 Electric Circuit Theory 2 5
5S00EV66 Electrotechnical Planning 5
5S00EV65 Basics of Electrical Installations and Safety 5
5N00DY32 Swedish Language, Written 2
5N00DY34 Swedish Language, Spoken 2
5S00DY08 Practical Training 2 6
20AI231-1006
ICT Skills in Automation and Electrical Power Engineering

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27
5N00EI68 Fluid Mechanics and Thermophysics 3
5N00EI72 Laboratory Works of Physics 3
5S00DX90 Basics of Programming 3
5S00DX86 Industrial Electronics 5
5S00DX74 Electric Circuit Analysis 3
5S00DX82 Basics of Electrical Power Systems 5
5S00DX88 Programmable Control Systems 5
20AI231-1007
Fundamentals of Electric Power ans Control Systems

(Choose all)

30
5S00DZ00 Electrical Planning and Installations in Industry 5
5S00DY74 Electrical Drives 5
5S00DY00 Basics of Control Engineering 5
5S00EV49 Applied Programming 3
5S00DY68 Leadership and Management 3
5N00EK81 Working English for Engineers 3
5S00DY44 Practical Training 3 6
20AI231-1008
Electric and Automation Systems in Industry

(Choose all)

28
5S00DY90 Electric Power Systems in Industry 5
5S00EV80 Electric Motor Drives 5
5S00DZ16 Use and Maintenance of Electric Power Systems 3
5S00FG06 Electrical Power Engineering, Laboratory Work 5
5S00DX98 Methods of Measuring in Industry 5
5S00DZ02 Automation Systems in Industry 5
20AI231-1009
Complementary Studies in Automation and Electric Power Systems

(Choose all)

35
5S00DX92 Industrial Data Networks and Cybersecurity 5
5S00EV69 Enterprise Economics and Electricity Market 5
5S00DY22 Planning of Instrumentation 5
5S00DY62 Automation Engineering, Laboratory Work 5
5N00EK80 Technical English for Professionals 3
5S00DY70 Practical Training 4 12
20AI231-1018
Thesis

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15
5S00DZ52 Bachelor’s Thesis 15
20AI231-1019
Free-choice Studies

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0 - 15
5S00DY52 Distribution Networks 5