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Automotive Electrical Engineering (5 cr)

Code: 5C00GO24-3001

General information


Enrolment period

02.07.2025 - 31.07.2025

Timing

01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Vehicle Engineering

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Vehicle Engineering

Teachers

  • Risto Myllymäki

Person in charge

Risto Myllymäki

Groups

  • 24AUTOA

Objectives (course unit)

The student knows the electrical technology of vehicles in a versatile way.

Students get to know the basic concepts of automotive electrical engineering and device technology. Can read and design circuit diagrams, dimension basic components and wires, and search for and identify key fault types

Content (course unit)

Traditional automotive electrical technology: Charging system, starting system, ignition system, batteries, relays, electric motors, lighting, actuators, wiring technology.
Sensor technology for vehicles and work machines. Wiring diagrams for automotive electrical engineering. Safety and repairability of electric vehicle technology. Troubleshooting.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Can identify and define electrical components used in vehicles. Knows different types of sensors and actuators, but cannot justify their choices. Recognizes basic electrical diagram markings. Works in a group. Recognizes his communication skills. Identifies important operating methods for one's field.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Can structure the properties of different electrical system components in relation to each other. Can choose the most suitable sensors and actuators for the vehicle and justify their choice. Can read electrical diagrams and program diagrams. Can cooperate responsibly and is ready to develop his interaction skills.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Broadly understands the operation of electrical components used in vehicles. Knows how to choose the right type of sensor for a particular vehicle. Can read and prepare electrical diagrams, as well as design wiring harnesses. Can cooperate responsibly, flexibly and constructively. Develops both own and group interaction skills.

Assessment scale

0-5