Automotive Electrics (in English): Automotive Electrics
Code: TXT24S1
- Degree title
- Bachelor of Engineering, BEng
- Credits
- 240 ects
- Duration
- 4 years (240 cr)
- Start semester
- Autumn 2024
- Teaching language
- English
Descriptions
Studies in automotive electrics are based on the combination of automotive engineering, electrics and electronics and machine technology. After graduation, students shall:
- know the basic automotive structures, components and systems
- know the methods of automotive manufacturing technologies
- understand dynamic behaviour of vehicles
- be able to simulate automotive systems using mathematical models
- understand the meaning of natural sciences in automotive applications
- know the functionality of internal combustion engines
- know the differences in automotive battery technology and their applications
- be able to diagnose and trace faults in automotive electrical applications
- know the basics of electrics and electronics including semiconductor components
- have the basic knowledge of material technology
- be able to read and design automotive electric diagrams
Development
The curriculum is developed in co-operation with working life. The advisory board of Automotive Engineering accepts the curriculum.
Further information
Pasi Kovanen
Senior Lecturer
pasi.kovanen@metropolia.fi
Iina Rautasalo
Programme Coordinator
iina.rautasalo@metropolia.fi
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| Code | Name | Credits (cr) | 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 | 2026-2027 | 2027-2028 | Autumn 2024 | Spring 2025 | Autumn 2025 | Spring 2026 | Autumn 2026 | Spring 2027 | Autumn 2027 | Spring 2028 | 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 | 3. / 2028 | 4. / 2028 |
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| TXT24S1-1012 |
Common Studies
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90 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXT24S1-1013 |
Introductory Studies
(Choose all ) |
45 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FL72 | Orientation to Engineering Studies | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FL68 | Engineering Mathematics 1 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FL70 | Engineering Mathematics 2 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FL69 | Engineering Physics 1 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FL71 | Engineering Physics 2 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FL17 | Academic English | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EI20 | Application software, programming and reportage | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FL76 | Introduction to Automation Technology | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00BP92 | Industrial Business | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXT24S1-1014 |
Projects in Automotive Electrics
(Choose all ) |
15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00BQ18 | Introductory Project | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00DZ39 | Multidisciplinary Innovation Project | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXT24S1-1015 |
Studies in Mechanical Engineering
(Choose all ) |
30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00BU63 | Dynamics and its applications | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00BU64 | Hydraulics and Pneumatics | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00BV34 | Material Technology and Manufacturing | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EG02 | Technical Drawing and CAD | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00BU62 | Statics | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EG24 | Strength of Materials | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXT24S1-1016 |
Vocational Studies
(Choose all ) |
55 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXT24S1-1017 |
Combustion Engines
(Choose all ) |
15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00BU69 | Introduction to basics of energy technology | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00CQ10 | Internal combustion engines | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXT24S1-1018 |
Automotive Technology
(Choose all ) |
40 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EF83 | Basics of Automated Mobility | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EF86 | Basics of Automotive Electrical Systems | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EF88 | Automotive Electrics | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EF89 | Electric and Hybrid Vehicles | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EF90 | Tires and Suspension | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EF92 | Automotive Safety Equipment | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EF93 | Powertrain and Brakes | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXT24S1-1029 |
Specialisation Studies
(Choose all ) |
30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EF49 | Electronics | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00BU95 | Programming and Embedded Systems | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EF50 | Data Bus Technology and Diagnostics | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EF51 | Electronics Design | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EE47 | Mathematics 3 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXT24S1-1025 |
Language Studies and Elective Studies
(Choose ects: 20) |
20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXT24S1-1026 |
Language Studies
(Choose ects: 0) |
0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EN52 | Finnish 1 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EN53 | Finnish 2 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EN54 | Finnish 3 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EN55 | Finnish 4 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EA96 | Engineering Swedish | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00EF54 | Finnish as a Second Language: Finnish at Work | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXT24S1-1024 |
Elective Studies
(Choose ects: 15) |
15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXT24S1-1020 |
Work Placement
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30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00BQ40 | Work Placement 1 | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00BQ41 | Work Placement 2 | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXT24S1-1022 |
Bachelor's Thesis
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15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EF52 | Bachelor’s Thesis | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 240 | 70 | 70 | 80 | 30 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 45 | 22.5 | 7.5 | 17.5 | 17.5 | 22.5 | 12.5 | 17.5 | 17.5 | 17.5 | 17.5 | 17.5 | 17.5 | 22.5 | 22.5 | 11.25 | 11.25 | 3.75 | 3.75 |
Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.
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Ethics
The graduating student adheres to the ethical principles and values of their field of profession, taking the principles of equality and non-discrimination into account. |
| Industrial Business |
| Introductory Project |
| Multidisciplinary Innovation Project |
| Basics of Automated Mobility |
| Automotive Safety Equipment |
| Work Placement 1 |
| Work Placement 2 |
| Bachelor’s Thesis |
|
Proactive development
The graduating student is able to develop solutions that anticipate the future of their own field, applying existing knowledge and research and development methods. |
| Industrial Business |
| Introductory Project |
| Multidisciplinary Innovation Project |
| Introduction to basics of energy technology |
| Internal combustion engines |
| Basics of Automated Mobility |
| Basics of Automotive Electrical Systems |
| Automotive Electrics |
| Electric and Hybrid Vehicles |
| Tires and Suspension |
| Automotive Safety Equipment |
| Powertrain and Brakes |
| Electronics |
| Programming and Embedded Systems |
| Data Bus Technology and Diagnostics |
| Electronics Design |
| Work Placement 1 |
| Work Placement 2 |
| Bachelor’s Thesis |
|
Internationality and multiculturalism
The graduating student is able to operate in multicultural and international operating environments and networks. |
| Orientation to Engineering Studies |
| Engineering Mathematics 1 |
| Engineering Mathematics 2 |
| Engineering Physics 1 |
| Engineering Physics 2 |
| Academic English |
| Introduction to Automation Technology |
| Introductory Project |
| Multidisciplinary Innovation Project |
| Finnish 1 |
| Finnish 2 |
| Finnish 3 |
| Finnish 4 |
| Engineering Swedish |
| Finnish as a Second Language: Finnish at Work |
| Work Placement 1 |
| Work Placement 2 |
| Bachelor’s Thesis |
|
Sustainable development
The graduating student is familiar with the principles of sustainable development, promotes their implementation and acts responsibly as a professional and a member of society. |
| Introductory Project |
| Multidisciplinary Innovation Project |
| Hydraulics and Pneumatics |
| Material Technology and Manufacturing |
| Technical Drawing and CAD |
| Introduction to basics of energy technology |
| Internal combustion engines |
| Basics of Automated Mobility |
| Basics of Automotive Electrical Systems |
| Automotive Electrics |
| Electric and Hybrid Vehicles |
| Tires and Suspension |
| Automotive Safety Equipment |
| Powertrain and Brakes |
| Electronics |
| Programming and Embedded Systems |
| Data Bus Technology and Diagnostics |
| Electronics Design |
| Mathematics 3 |
| Work Placement 1 |
| Work Placement 2 |
| Bachelor’s Thesis |
|
Learning to learn
The graduating student recognises the strengths and development areas of their competence and learning methods, and they utilise the opportunities communities and digitalisation provide in their learning. |
| Orientation to Engineering Studies |
| Engineering Mathematics 1 |
| Engineering Mathematics 2 |
| Engineering Physics 1 |
| Engineering Physics 2 |
| Academic English |
| Application software, programming and reportage |
| Introductory Project |
| Multidisciplinary Innovation Project |
| Dynamics and its applications |
| Material Technology and Manufacturing |
| Technical Drawing and CAD |
| Statics |
| Strength of Materials |
| Work Placement 1 |
| Work Placement 2 |
| Bachelor’s Thesis |
|
Operating in a workplace
The graduating student has versatile working life skills and is able to operate in work communities of their field. |
| Orientation to Engineering Studies |
| Industrial Business |
| Introductory Project |
| Multidisciplinary Innovation Project |
| Work Placement 1 |
| Work Placement 2 |
| Bachelor’s Thesis |
| Not grouped |
| Code | Name | Credits (cr) |
|---|---|---|
| TXT24S1-1012 |
Common Studies
(Choose all ) |
90 |
| TXT24S1-1013 |
Introductory Studies
(Choose all ) |
45 |
| TX00FL72 | Orientation to Engineering Studies | 5 |
| TX00FL68 | Engineering Mathematics 1 | 5 |
| TX00FL70 | Engineering Mathematics 2 | 5 |
| TX00FL69 | Engineering Physics 1 | 5 |
| TX00FL71 | Engineering Physics 2 | 5 |
| TX00FL17 | Academic English | 5 |
| TX00EI20 | Application software, programming and reportage | 5 |
| TX00FL76 | Introduction to Automation Technology | 5 |
| TX00BP92 | Industrial Business | 5 |
| TXT24S1-1014 |
Projects in Automotive Electrics
(Choose all ) |
15 |
| TX00BQ18 | Introductory Project | 5 |
| XX00DZ39 | Multidisciplinary Innovation Project | 10 |
| TXT24S1-1015 |
Studies in Mechanical Engineering
(Choose all ) |
30 |
| TX00BU63 | Dynamics and its applications | 5 |
| TX00BU64 | Hydraulics and Pneumatics | 5 |
| TX00BV34 | Material Technology and Manufacturing | 5 |
| TX00EG02 | Technical Drawing and CAD | 5 |
| TX00BU62 | Statics | 5 |
| TX00EG24 | Strength of Materials | 5 |
| TXT24S1-1016 |
Vocational Studies
(Choose all ) |
55 |
| TXT24S1-1017 |
Combustion Engines
(Choose all ) |
15 |
| TX00BU69 | Introduction to basics of energy technology | 5 |
| TX00CQ10 | Internal combustion engines | 10 |
| TXT24S1-1018 |
Automotive Technology
(Choose all ) |
40 |
| TX00EF83 | Basics of Automated Mobility | 5 |
| TX00EF86 | Basics of Automotive Electrical Systems | 5 |
| TX00EF88 | Automotive Electrics | 10 |
| TX00EF89 | Electric and Hybrid Vehicles | 5 |
| TX00EF90 | Tires and Suspension | 5 |
| TX00EF92 | Automotive Safety Equipment | 5 |
| TX00EF93 | Powertrain and Brakes | 5 |
| TXT24S1-1029 |
Specialisation Studies
(Choose all ) |
30 |
| TX00EF49 | Electronics | 10 |
| TX00BU95 | Programming and Embedded Systems | 5 |
| TX00EF50 | Data Bus Technology and Diagnostics | 5 |
| TX00EF51 | Electronics Design | 5 |
| TX00EE47 | Mathematics 3 | 5 |
| TXT24S1-1025 |
Language Studies and Elective Studies
(Choose ects: 20 ) |
20 |
| TXT24S1-1026 |
Language Studies
(Choose ects: 0 ) |
0 |
| TX00EN52 | Finnish 1 | 5 |
| TX00EN53 | Finnish 2 | 5 |
| TX00EN54 | Finnish 3 | 5 |
| TX00EN55 | Finnish 4 | 5 |
| TX00EA96 | Engineering Swedish | 5 |
| XX00EF54 | Finnish as a Second Language: Finnish at Work | 5 |
| TXT24S1-1024 |
Elective Studies
(Choose ects: 15 ) |
15 |
| TXT24S1-1020 |
Work Placement
(Choose all ) |
30 |
| TX00BQ40 | Work Placement 1 | 15 |
| TX00BQ41 | Work Placement 2 | 15 |
| TXT24S1-1022 |
Bachelor's Thesis
(Choose all ) |
15 |
| TX00EF52 | Bachelor’s Thesis | 15 |