Automotive Engineering: Vehicle Electronics
Code: TXN24S1
- Degree title
- Bachelor of Engineering, BEng
- Credits
- 240 ects
- Duration
- 4 years (240 ECTS)
- Start semester
- Autumn 2024
- Teaching language
- Finnish
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, manufacture and aftermarket of vehicles.
It emphasises practical orientation, user-centered approach, learning by doing, problem-solving skills, collaboration skills, in-depth knowledge of professional subjects as well as managing internationalization. The optional courses support multidisciplinarity and ensure that graduates in automotive engineering have a solid and applied understanding of their field.
The areas of specialization in automotive engineering are:
- After-sales
- Vehicle design
- Automotive Electrics
Development
The curriculum is continuously developed in cooperation with working life. The Curriculum Advisory Board meets 3-4 times a year and the curriculum is on the agenda of each meeting. At the January/February meeting, the curriculum is discussed in more detail and the curriculum for the next academic year is approved by the Advisory Board. In addition, the staff of the Automotive Technology Degree Programme is in continious contact (3-4 times/month) with the Central Association of the Automotive Industry (AKL). The AKL is the lobby for the automotive after-sales industry and more than 50% of the graduating automotive engineers are employed by AKL member companies. In addition, staff meet with companies on a regular basis for project work, internships and engineering mentoring. The development of the curriculum is also discussed at these meetings.
Further information
Copied from the 2023 curriculum.
Iina Rautasalo, Programme Coordinator
iina.rautasalo@metropolia.fi
Objective
Automotive engineering skills are based on electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and vehicle technology.
Upon graduation, students will
•know the basic structures, components and systems of vehicles
•knowledge of vehicle manufacturing techniques
•understand the dynamic behaviour of a car
•be able to describe and simulate vehicle systems using mathematics
•recognise the role of science in automotive applications
•understand the functioning of the engine
•can perform diagnostics and troubleshooting
•Know semiconductor technology and its main components
•Know the most common materials and chemicals and their properties of use
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| Code | Name | Credits (ECTS) | 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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| TXN24S1-1001 |
Common studies
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95 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXN24S1-1002 |
Introductory studies
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50 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00BQ17 | Orientation to Field and Studies | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EI19 | Engineering Finnish and Communication Skills | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EE57 | Engineering English and Communication Skills | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EE70 | Engineering Swedish | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EE45 | Mathematics 1 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EE46 | Mathematics 2 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EE48 | Physics 1 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EE49 | Physics 2 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EI20 | Application software, programming and reportage | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00BP92 | Industrial Business | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXN24S1-1003 |
Innovation project and swedish
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15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00BQ18 | Introductory Project | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00DZ39 | Multidisciplinary Innovation Project | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXN24S1-1004 |
Mechanical engineering
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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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXN24S1-1005 |
Professional Studies
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55 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXN24S1-1006 |
Combustion Engines
(Choose all ) |
15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00BU69 | Introduction to basics of energy technology | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00CQ10 | Internal combustion engines | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXN24S1-1007 |
Vehicle Technology
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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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXN24S1-1008 |
Specialisation studies
(Choose one ) |
30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXN24S1-1009 |
Automotive after sales
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30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EG03 | After Sales Processes 1 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FE21 | After sales processes 2 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EG05 | After Sales Processes 2 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EG06 | After Sales Business 1 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EG07 | After Sales Business 2 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EG08 | Automotive business | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXN24S1-1010 |
Automotive Electrics
(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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXN24S1-1011 |
Vehicle design
(Choose all ) |
30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EF79 | Truck and bus technology | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EF80 | Vehicle Testing and Analysis | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EF81 | Vehicle Modelling and Simulation | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EE47 | Mathematics 3 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EG25 | Machine Elements | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00BU68 | 3D modelling and CAE | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXN24S1-1012 |
Elective studies
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15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXN24S1-1013 |
Work placement
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30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00BQ40 | Work Placement 1 | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00BQ41 | Work Placement 2 | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXN24S1-1014 |
Thesis
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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 | 60 | 65 | 55 | 45 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 35 | 25 | 30 | 15 | 30 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17.5 | 17.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 15 | 15 | 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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| Not grouped |
| After sales processes 2 |
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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 Field and Studies |
| Engineering Finnish and Communication Skills |
| Engineering English and Communication Skills |
| Engineering Swedish |
| Industrial Business |
| Introductory Project |
| Multidisciplinary Innovation Project |
| After Sales Processes 1 |
| After Sales Processes 2 |
| After Sales Business 1 |
| After Sales Business 2 |
| Automotive business |
| Work Placement 1 |
| Work Placement 2 |
| Planning of the Thesis Work |
| Implementation of the Thesis Work |
| Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test |
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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 Field and Studies |
| Engineering Finnish and Communication Skills |
| Engineering English and Communication Skills |
| Engineering Swedish |
| Industrial Business |
| Introductory Project |
| Multidisciplinary Innovation Project |
| After Sales Processes 1 |
| After Sales Processes 2 |
| After Sales Business 1 |
| After Sales Business 2 |
| Automotive business |
| Work Placement 1 |
| Work Placement 2 |
| Planning of the Thesis Work |
| Implementation of the Thesis Work |
| Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test |
|
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 Field and Studies |
| Engineering Finnish and Communication Skills |
| Engineering English and Communication Skills |
| Engineering Swedish |
| Industrial Business |
| Introductory Project |
| Multidisciplinary Innovation Project |
| After Sales Processes 1 |
| After Sales Processes 2 |
| After Sales Business 1 |
| After Sales Business 2 |
| Automotive business |
| Work Placement 1 |
| Work Placement 2 |
| Planning of the Thesis Work |
| Implementation of the Thesis Work |
| Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test |
|
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 Field and Studies |
| Engineering Finnish and Communication Skills |
| Engineering English and Communication Skills |
| Engineering Swedish |
| Industrial Business |
| Introductory Project |
| Multidisciplinary Innovation Project |
| After Sales Processes 1 |
| After Sales Processes 2 |
| After Sales Business 1 |
| After Sales Business 2 |
| Automotive business |
| Work Placement 1 |
| Work Placement 2 |
| Planning of the Thesis Work |
| Implementation of the Thesis Work |
| Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test |
|
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 Field and Studies |
| Engineering Finnish and Communication Skills |
| Engineering English and Communication Skills |
| Engineering Swedish |
| Industrial Business |
| Introductory Project |
| Multidisciplinary Innovation Project |
| After Sales Processes 1 |
| After Sales Processes 2 |
| After Sales Business 1 |
| After Sales Business 2 |
| Automotive business |
| Work Placement 1 |
| Work Placement 2 |
| Planning of the Thesis Work |
| Implementation of the Thesis Work |
| Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test |
|
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 Field and Studies |
| Engineering Finnish and Communication Skills |
| Engineering English and Communication Skills |
| Engineering Swedish |
| Industrial Business |
| Introductory Project |
| Multidisciplinary Innovation Project |
| After Sales Processes 1 |
| After Sales Processes 2 |
| After Sales Business 1 |
| After Sales Business 2 |
| Automotive business |
| 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 |
| After sales processes 2 |
| Code | Name | Credits (ECTS) |
|---|---|---|
| TXN24S1-1001 |
Common studies
(Choose all ) |
95 |
| TXN24S1-1002 |
Introductory studies
(Choose all ) |
50 |
| TX00BQ17 | Orientation to Field and Studies | 5 |
| TX00EI19 | Engineering Finnish and Communication Skills | 5 |
| TX00EE57 | Engineering English and Communication Skills | 5 |
| TX00EE70 | Engineering Swedish | 5 |
| TX00EE45 | Mathematics 1 | 5 |
| TX00EE46 | Mathematics 2 | 5 |
| TX00EE48 | Physics 1 | 5 |
| TX00EE49 | Physics 2 | 5 |
| TX00EI20 | Application software, programming and reportage | 5 |
| TX00BP92 | Industrial Business | 5 |
| TXN24S1-1003 |
Innovation project and swedish
(Choose all ) |
15 |
| TX00BQ18 | Introductory Project | 5 |
| XX00DZ39 | Multidisciplinary Innovation Project | 10 |
| TXN24S1-1004 |
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 |
| TXN24S1-1005 |
Professional Studies
(Choose all ) |
55 |
| TXN24S1-1006 |
Combustion Engines
(Choose all ) |
15 |
| TX00BU69 | Introduction to basics of energy technology | 5 |
| TX00CQ10 | Internal combustion engines | 10 |
| TXN24S1-1007 |
Vehicle 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 |
| TXN24S1-1008 |
Specialisation studies
(Choose one ) |
30 |
| TXN24S1-1009 |
Automotive after sales
(Choose all ) |
30 |
| TX00EG03 | After Sales Processes 1 | 5 |
| TX00FE21 | After sales processes 2 | 5 |
| TX00EG05 | After Sales Processes 2 | 5 |
| TX00EG06 | After Sales Business 1 | 5 |
| TX00EG07 | After Sales Business 2 | 5 |
| TX00EG08 | Automotive business | 5 |
| TXN24S1-1010 |
Automotive Electrics
(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 |
| TXN24S1-1011 |
Vehicle design
(Choose all ) |
30 |
| TX00EF79 | Truck and bus technology | 5 |
| TX00EF80 | Vehicle Testing and Analysis | 5 |
| TX00EF81 | Vehicle Modelling and Simulation | 5 |
| TX00EE47 | Mathematics 3 | 5 |
| TX00EG25 | Machine Elements | 5 |
| TX00BU68 | 3D modelling and CAE | 5 |
| TXN24S1-1012 |
Elective studies
(Choose ects: 15 ) |
15 |
| TXN24S1-1013 |
Work placement
(Choose all ) |
30 |
| TX00BQ40 | Work Placement 1 | 15 |
| TX00BQ41 | Work Placement 2 | 15 |
| TXN24S1-1014 |
Thesis
(Choose all ) |
15 |
| XX00EL75 | Planning of the Thesis Work | 5 |
| XX00EL76 | Implementation of the Thesis Work | 5 |
| XX00EL77 | Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test | 5 |