Automotive Electrics (in English): Automotive Electrics
Code: TXT25S1
- Degree title
- Bachelor of Engineering, BEng
- Credits
- 240 ects
- Duration
- 4 years (240 cr)
- Start semester
- Autumn 2025
- Teaching language
- English
Descriptions
The aim of the degree programme in automotive engineering is to equip students with the skills to work in the automotive technology sector in the design and manufacturing of vehicles.
It emphasises practical orientation, user-centred approach, learning by doing, problem-solving skills, collaboration skills, in-depth knowledge of professional subjects as well as internationalisation. The optional courses support multidisciplinarity and ensure that graduates in automotive engineering have a solid and pragmatic understanding of their field.
Development
The curriculum is developed in cooperation with working life. The advisory board of Automotive Engineering accepts the curriculum.
Further information
Pasi Kovanen
Senior Lecturer
pasi.kovanen@metropolia.fi
The U!REKA course is integrated into the implementation: Introduction to Energy Technology
The Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity course is integrated into the implementation: Orientation to Field and Studies
Objective
Studies in automotive electrics are based on the combination of automotive engineering, electrics and electronics and machine technology. After graduation, students:
- know the basic automotive structures, components and systems
- know the methods of automotive manufacturing technologies
- understand the dynamic behaviour of vehicles
- are able to simulate automotive systems using mathematical models
- understand the meaning of natural sciences in automotive applications
- know the functionality of combustion engines
- know the differences in automotive battery technology and their applications
- are 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
- are able to read and design automotive electric diagrammes.
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| Code | Name | Credits (cr) | 2025-2026 | 2026-2027 | 2027-2028 | 2028-2029 | Autumn 2025 | Spring 2026 | Autumn 2026 | Spring 2027 | Autumn 2027 | Spring 2028 | Autumn 2028 | Spring 2029 | 1. / 2025 | 2. / 2025 | 3. / 2026 | 4. / 2026 | 1. / 2026 | 2. / 2026 | 3. / 2027 | 4. / 2027 | 1. / 2027 | 2. / 2027 | 3. / 2028 | 4. / 2028 | 1. / 2028 | 2. / 2028 | 3. / 2029 | 4. / 2029 |
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| TXT25S1-1001 |
Common Studies
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85 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Introductory Studies
(Choose all ) |
45 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FZ15 | Orientation to the Field and Studies | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FX87 | Basic Studies in Engineering Mathematics | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FY12 | Functions and Differential Calculus | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FX88 | Basic Studies in Engineering Physics | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FX06 | Electromagnetism and Wave Physics | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FL17 | Academic English | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EW40 | Fundamentals of Chemistry | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FY37 | Digitalising Technology | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FY11 | Application Software and Programming | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Projects on Automotive Electrics
(Choose all ) |
15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00BQ18 | Introductory Project | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00FV31 | Metropolia Minno 1 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00FV32 | Metropolia Minno 2 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00FV33 | Metropolia Minno 3 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering
(Choose all ) |
25 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FY32 | Statics | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EG24 | Strength of Materials | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FY35 | Dynamics and Its Applications | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EG02 | Technical Drawing and CAD | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00BV34 | Material Technology and Manufacturing | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXT25S1-1002 |
Professional Studies
(Choose all ) |
55 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Engine Technology
(Choose all ) |
15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FX93 | Introduction to Energy Technology | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FX66 | Internal Combustion Engines | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FX67 | Engine Technology Laboratories | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Automotive Technology
(Choose all ) |
40 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FX44 | Automotive Legislation and the Basics of Automated Mobility | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXT25S1-1003 |
Specialisation Studies
(Choose all ) |
30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EF49 | Electronics | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00BU95 | Programming and Embedded Systems | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EF51 | Electronics Design | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FY31 | Automotive Data Bus Technology and Diagnostics | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FY13 | Integral Calculus and Differential Equations | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXT25S1-1004 |
Language Studies and Elective Study Module
(Choose ects: 20) |
20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Language Studies
(Choose 20) |
3 - 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00EL05 | Finnish 1 (A1.2) | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00EL11 | Finnish 2 (A1.3-A2.1) | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00EL30 | Finnish 3 (A2.1-A2.2) | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00EN47 | Finnish 4 (A2.2-B1.1) | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00EF54 | Finnish as a Second Language: Finnish at Work | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FX08 | Engineering Swedish | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXT25S1-1012 |
Elective Studies
(Choose 17) |
0 - 17 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXT25S1-1011 |
Profile Studies in Working Life Skills
(Choose ects: 5) |
5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXT25S1-1009 |
Work Placement
(Choose all ) |
30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00BQ40 | Work Placement 1 | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00BQ41 | Work Placement 2 | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXT25S1-1007 |
Thesis
(Choose ects: 15) |
15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00EL75 | Planning of the Thesis Work | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00EL76 | Implementation of the Thesis Work | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00EL77 | Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 240 | 70 | 70 | 58 | 45 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 28 | 15 | 30 | 17.5 | 17.5 | 20 | 15 | 17.5 | 17.5 | 17.5 | 17.5 | 14.5 | 15.5 | 14 | 14 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 15 | 15 |
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. |
| Orientation to the Field and Studies |
| Introductory Project |
| Metropolia Minno 2 |
| Metropolia Minno 3 |
| Automotive Legislation and the Basics of Automated Mobility |
| Work Placement 1 |
| Work Placement 2 |
| Planning of the Thesis Work |
| Implementation of the Thesis Work |
| Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test |
|
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. |
| Orientation to the Field and Studies |
| Introductory Project |
| Metropolia Minno 1 |
| Metropolia Minno 2 |
| Metropolia Minno 3 |
| Automotive Legislation and the Basics of Automated Mobility |
| Electronics |
| Programming and Embedded Systems |
| Electronics Design |
| Work Placement 1 |
| Work Placement 2 |
| Planning of the Thesis Work |
| Implementation of the Thesis Work |
| Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test |
|
Internationality and multiculturalism
The graduating student is able to operate in multicultural and international operating environments and networks. |
| Orientation to the Field and Studies |
| Academic English |
| Introductory Project |
| Metropolia Minno 2 |
| Metropolia Minno 3 |
| Basics of Automotive Electrical Systems |
| Automotive Electrics |
| Electric and Hybrid Vehicles |
| Tires and Suspension |
| Automotive Safety Equipment |
| Powertrain and Brakes |
| Finnish 1 (A1.2) |
| Finnish 2 (A1.3-A2.1) |
| Finnish 3 (A2.1-A2.2) |
| Finnish 4 (A2.2-B1.1) |
| Finnish as a Second Language: Finnish at Work |
| Engineering Swedish |
| Work Placement 1 |
| Work Placement 2 |
| Planning of the Thesis Work |
| Implementation of the Thesis Work |
| Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test |
|
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. |
| Orientation to the Field and Studies |
| Introductory Project |
| Metropolia Minno 1 |
| Metropolia Minno 2 |
| Metropolia Minno 3 |
| Introduction to Energy Technology |
| Internal Combustion Engines |
| Basics of Automotive Electrical Systems |
| Automotive Electrics |
| Electric and Hybrid Vehicles |
| Tires and Suspension |
| Automotive Safety Equipment |
| Powertrain and Brakes |
| Automotive Legislation and the Basics of Automated Mobility |
| Automotive Data Bus Technology and Diagnostics |
| Work Placement 1 |
| Work Placement 2 |
| Planning of the Thesis Work |
| Implementation of the Thesis Work |
| Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test |
|
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 the Field and Studies |
| Basic Studies in Engineering Mathematics |
| Functions and Differential Calculus |
| Basic Studies in Engineering Physics |
| Electromagnetism and Wave Physics |
| Academic English |
| Fundamentals of Chemistry |
| Digitalising Technology |
| Application Software and Programming |
| Introductory Project |
| Metropolia Minno 2 |
| Metropolia Minno 3 |
| Statics |
| Strength of Materials |
| Dynamics and Its Applications |
| Technical Drawing and CAD |
| Material Technology and Manufacturing |
| Introduction to Energy Technology |
| Internal Combustion Engines |
| Engine Technology Laboratories |
| Automotive Data Bus Technology and Diagnostics |
| Integral Calculus and Differential Equations |
|
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 the Field and Studies |
| Metropolia Minno 2 |
| Metropolia Minno 3 |
| Work Placement 1 |
| Work Placement 2 |
| Planning of the Thesis Work |
| Implementation of the Thesis Work |
| Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test |
| Not grouped |
| Code | Name | Credits (cr) |
|---|---|---|
| TXT25S1-1001 |
Common Studies
(Choose all ) |
85 |
|
Introductory Studies
(Choose all ) |
45 | |
| TX00FZ15 | Orientation to the Field and Studies | 5 |
| TX00FX87 | Basic Studies in Engineering Mathematics | 5 |
| TX00FY12 | Functions and Differential Calculus | 5 |
| TX00FX88 | Basic Studies in Engineering Physics | 5 |
| TX00FX06 | Electromagnetism and Wave Physics | 5 |
| TX00FL17 | Academic English | 5 |
| TX00EW40 | Fundamentals of Chemistry | 5 |
| TX00FY37 | Digitalising Technology | 5 |
| TX00FY11 | Application Software and Programming | 5 |
|
Projects on Automotive Electrics
(Choose all ) |
15 | |
| TX00BQ18 | Introductory Project | 5 |
| XX00FV31 | Metropolia Minno 1 | 2 |
| XX00FV32 | Metropolia Minno 2 | 3 |
| XX00FV33 | Metropolia Minno 3 | 5 |
|
Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering
(Choose all ) |
25 | |
| TX00FY32 | Statics | 5 |
| TX00EG24 | Strength of Materials | 5 |
| TX00FY35 | Dynamics and Its Applications | 5 |
| TX00EG02 | Technical Drawing and CAD | 5 |
| TX00BV34 | Material Technology and Manufacturing | 5 |
| TXT25S1-1002 |
Professional Studies
(Choose all ) |
55 |
|
Engine Technology
(Choose all ) |
15 | |
| TX00FX93 | Introduction to Energy Technology | 5 |
| TX00FX66 | Internal Combustion Engines | 5 |
| TX00FX67 | Engine Technology Laboratories | 5 |
|
Automotive Technology
(Choose all ) |
40 | |
| 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 |
| TX00FX44 | Automotive Legislation and the Basics of Automated Mobility | 5 |
| TXT25S1-1003 |
Specialisation Studies
(Choose all ) |
30 |
| TX00EF49 | Electronics | 10 |
| TX00BU95 | Programming and Embedded Systems | 5 |
| TX00EF51 | Electronics Design | 5 |
| TX00FY31 | Automotive Data Bus Technology and Diagnostics | 5 |
| TX00FY13 | Integral Calculus and Differential Equations | 5 |
| TXT25S1-1004 |
Language Studies and Elective Study Module
(Choose ects: 20 ) |
20 |
|
Language Studies
(Choose 20 ) |
3 - 20 | |
| XX00EL05 | Finnish 1 (A1.2) | 5 |
| XX00EL11 | Finnish 2 (A1.3-A2.1) | 5 |
| XX00EL30 | Finnish 3 (A2.1-A2.2) | 5 |
| XX00EN47 | Finnish 4 (A2.2-B1.1) | 5 |
| XX00EF54 | Finnish as a Second Language: Finnish at Work | 5 |
| TX00FX08 | Engineering Swedish | 3 |
| TXT25S1-1012 |
Elective Studies
(Choose 17 ) |
0 - 17 |
| TXT25S1-1011 |
Profile Studies in Working Life Skills
(Choose ects: 5 ) |
5 |
| TXT25S1-1009 |
Work Placement
(Choose all ) |
30 |
| TX00BQ40 | Work Placement 1 | 15 |
| TX00BQ41 | Work Placement 2 | 15 |
| TXT25S1-1007 |
Thesis
(Choose ects: 15 ) |
15 |
| XX00EL75 | Planning of the Thesis Work | 5 |
| XX00EL76 | Implementation of the Thesis Work | 5 |
| XX00EL77 | Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test | 5 |