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Mechanical Engineering: Machine Automation

Code: TXC23S1

Degree:
Bachelor of Engineering

Degree title:
Bachelor of Engineering, BEng

Credits:
240 ects

Duration:
4 years (240 cr)

Start semester:
Autumn 2023

Descriptions

Studies in the Mechanical Engineering degree program aim to provide students with the skills for the machinery and metal technology-based activities associated with machine design, manufacturing and production technology or automation.

The studies emphasize the practical, user-centered approach, learning by doing, problem-solving skills, collaboration skills, professional studies in depth, as well as managing internationalization. In addition, elective study modules support multi-tasking and ensure that the graduates have solid expertise in their field of studies and are able to apply this expertise in practice.

Specialization studies are:
• Machine Automation
• Machine Design
• Manufacturing and Production

Description

Students specializing in Machine Automation: - are able to design systems including mechanical construction and control technology - are able to choose the proper control system - can understand the demands for designing automatic equipment - are able to utilize machines with automation technology and are also able to maintain the machines and devices - are able to apply automation technology in new applications - are able to sell and project complicated automation systems

Show study timings by semester, study year or period

Code Name Credits (cr) 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026 2026-2027 Autumn 2023 Spring 2024 Autumn 2024 Spring 2025 Autumn 2025 Spring 2026 Autumn 2026 Spring 2027 1. / 2023 2. / 2023 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
TXC23S1-1001
Common studies

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75
TXC23S1-1002
Introductory studies

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60
TX00BQ17 Orientation to Field and Studies 5
TX00EE45 Mathematics 1 5
TX00EE46 Mathematics 2 5
TX00EE47 Mathematics 3 5
TX00EE48 Physics 1 5
TX00EE49 Physics 2 5
TX00EI19 Engineering Finnish and Communication Skills 5
TX00EE57 Engineering English and Communication Skills 5
TX00EE70 Engineering Swedish 5
TX00EI20 Application software, programming and reportage 5
TX00BP92 Industrial Business 5
TX00EI14 Digitalizing technology 5
TXC23S1-1003
Projects on Mechanical Engineering

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15
TX00BQ18 Introductory Project 5
XX00DZ39 Multidisciplinary Innovation Project 10
TXC23S1-1004
Professional studies

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60
TXC23S1-1005
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

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15
TX00EG02 Technical drawing and CAD 5
TX00EG22 Manufacturing Engineering 5
TX00EG23 Material and Welding technology 5
TXC23S1-1006
Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering

(Choose all )

30
TX00EJ47 Statics 5
TX00EG24 Strength of materials 5
TX00EJ48 Dynamics and its applications 5
TX00EG25 Machine elements 5
TX00EJ46 3D modeling and CAE 5
TX00BU64 Hydraulics and pneumatics 5
TXC23S1-1007
Electrical and Automation Engineering

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15
TX00BU70 Electrical engineering and electric machines 5
TX00BU71 Basics of automation and measuring systems 5
TX00EJ49 Introduction to energy technology 5
TXC23S1-1008
Specialisation studies

(Choose one )

45
TXC23S1-1009
Machine automation

(Choose all )

45
TXC23S1-1010
Control technology

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15
TX00BU95 Programming and Embedded systems 5
TX00BU96 Control and Servo Technology 5
TX00BU97 Control systems and fieldbuses 5
TXC23S1-1011
Sensors and actuators

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15
TX00BU98 Machine vision and Sensor technology 5
TX00BU99 Hydraulic and pneumatic systems 5
TX00BV00 Drives and control simulation in design 5
TXC23S1-1012
Designing Automatic Equipment

(Choose all )

15
TX00BV03 Mechanization and equipment 5
TX00FD51 Modern Robotics 5
TX00FE28 Automation project 5
TXC23S1-1021
Elective study module or elective studies

(Choose ects: 15)

15
TXC23S1-1022
Work placement

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30
TX00BQ40 Work Placement 1 15
TX00BQ41 Work Placement 2 15
TXC23S1-1023
Thesis

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15
TX00EF62 Bachelor’s Thesis 15
Total 240 60 60 55 45 30 30 30 30 30 25 30 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 22.5 7.5 15 15 12.5 12.5 15 15 7.5 7.5

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

amk::amk-tutkintojen kieliopinnot

AMK-tutkintoon johtavien opintojen tavoitteena on, että tutkinnon suorittaneella on riittävä viestintä- ja kielitaito oman alansa tehtäviin sekä kansainväliseen toimintaan ja yhteistyöhön. (Valtioneuvoston asetus ammattikorkeakoulusta 1129/2014, 4 §).

Professional English

Vieraan kielen kirjallinen ja suullinen taito, joka ammatin harjoittamisen ja ammatillisen kehityksen kannalta on tarpeellinen.

Engineering English and Communication Skills
Second language (Finnish)

No attached course units

Second domestic language (Swedish)

Ruotsin kielen taito, joka julkisyhteisöjen henkilöstöltä vaadittavasta kielitaidosta annetun lain (424/2003) mukaan vaaditaan korkeakoulututkintoa edellyttävään virkaan kaksikielisellä virka-alueella ja joka ammatin harjoittamisen ja ammatillisen kehityksen kannalta on tarpeellinen.

Engineering Swedish
Not grouped
Orientation to Field and Studies
Mathematics 1
Mathematics 2
Mathematics 3
Physics 1
Physics 2
Engineering Finnish and Communication Skills
Application software, programming and reportage
Industrial Business
Digitalizing technology
Introductory Project
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Technical drawing and CAD
Manufacturing Engineering
Material and Welding technology
Statics
Strength of materials
Dynamics and its applications
Machine elements
3D modeling and CAE
Hydraulics and pneumatics
Electrical engineering and electric machines
Basics of automation and measuring systems
Introduction to energy technology
Programming and Embedded systems
Control and Servo Technology
Control systems and fieldbuses
Machine vision and Sensor technology
Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Drives and control simulation in design
Mechanization and equipment
Modern Robotics
Automation project
Machine parts design
Computer Aided Manufacturing
Quality Control Technology and Measuring Techniques in Manufacturing
Mechanisms
Structural Vibrations
Introduction to the Finite Element Method
Finite Element Method
Product Development
Advanced 3D-CAE and Product Life-cycle management
Computer Aided Manufacturing
Tool design and Additive manufacturing
Quality Control Technology and Measuring Techniques in Manufacturing
Industrial robots in production
Production Systems
Factory Maintenance
Operations Management
Enterprise Resource Planning
Performance measurement and development of production
Work Placement 1
Work Placement 2
Bachelor’s Thesis

STRUCTURE Bachelor (A18.12.2014/1129)

Asetuksen 18.12.2014/1129 mukainen rakenne. 2 § Opintojen rakenne Ammattikorkeakoulututkintoon johtaviin opintoihin kuuluu: 1) perus- ja ammattiopintoja; 2) vapaasti valittavia opintoja; 3) ammattitaitoa edistävää harjoittelua; 4) opinnäytetyö.

Professional Studies
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Technical drawing and CAD
Manufacturing Engineering
Material and Welding technology
Statics
Strength of materials
Dynamics and its applications
Machine elements
3D modeling and CAE
Hydraulics and pneumatics
Electrical engineering and electric machines
Basics of automation and measuring systems
Introduction to energy technology
Programming and Embedded systems
Control and Servo Technology
Control systems and fieldbuses
Machine vision and Sensor technology
Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Drives and control simulation in design
Mechanization and equipment
Machine parts design
Computer Aided Manufacturing
Quality Control Technology and Measuring Techniques in Manufacturing
Mechanisms
Structural Vibrations
Introduction to the Finite Element Method
Finite Element Method
Product Development
Advanced 3D-CAE and Product Life-cycle management
Computer Aided Manufacturing
Tool design and Additive manufacturing
Quality Control Technology and Measuring Techniques in Manufacturing
Industrial robots in production
Production Systems
Factory Maintenance
Operations Management
Enterprise Resource Planning
Work Placement
Work Placement 1
Work Placement 2
Bachelor´s Thesis
Bachelor’s Thesis
Core Requirement Studies
Orientation to Field and Studies
Mathematics 1
Mathematics 2
Mathematics 3
Physics 1
Physics 2
Engineering Finnish and Communication Skills
Engineering English and Communication Skills
Engineering Swedish
Application software, programming and reportage
Industrial Business
Digitalizing technology
Introductory Project
Elective Studies

No attached course units

Not grouped
Modern Robotics
Automation project
Performance measurement and development of production

ARENE 2022::UAS shared competences::Bachelor’s degree

Replaces the Metropolia's Generic Competences::Bachelor's Degree, UAS” -matrix.. Heidi Rontu/31.8.2022

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.
- Is able to take responsibility for their own actions and their consequences and reflects on them in accordance with the ethical principles and values of their field.
- Takes others into account and promotes equality and non-discrimination.
- Take into account the realisation of diversity and accessibility in their actions.
- Understands the principles of responsible conduct of research and adheres to them.
- Is able to influence society based on ethical values.

Orientation to Field and Studies
Engineering Finnish and Communication Skills
Industrial Business
Introductory Project
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Quality Control Technology and Measuring Techniques in Manufacturing
Product Development
Quality Control Technology and Measuring Techniques in Manufacturing
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.
- Solves problem situations creatively and reforms operating methods together with others.
- Is able to work in projects in cooperation with actors of different fields.
- Is able to apply existing knowledge in the field in development and utilises research and development methods.
- Is able to seek customer-oriented, sustainable and economically viable solutions, anticipating the future of their field.

Orientation to Field and Studies
Industrial Business
Digitalizing technology
Introductory Project
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Introduction to energy technology
Product Development
Industrial robots in production
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.
- Is familiar with the impacts of their cultural background on their activities and is able to develop operating methods that take multiculturalism into account in their work community.
- Is able to monitor and utilise the international development of their field in their work.
- Is able to communicate internationally in their work tasks.

Orientation to Field and Studies
Engineering English and Communication Skills
Engineering Swedish
Introductory Project
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Product Development
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.
- Is able to use information related to their field in finding, implementing and establishing sustainable solutions and operating models.
- Understands sustainability challenges, their interdependencies and the various aspects of issues and problem

Orientation to Field and Studies
Digitalizing technology
Introductory Project
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Technical drawing and CAD
Manufacturing Engineering
Material and Welding technology
Machine elements
3D modeling and CAE
Hydraulics and pneumatics
Electrical engineering and electric machines
Introduction to energy technology
Programming and Embedded systems
Control and Servo Technology
Control systems and fieldbuses
Machine vision and Sensor technology
Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Drives and control simulation in design
Machine parts design
Computer Aided Manufacturing
Product Development
Advanced 3D-CAE and Product Life-cycle management
Computer Aided Manufacturing
Tool design and Additive manufacturing
Production Systems
Factory Maintenance
Operations Management
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.
- Assesses and develops their competence and learning methods in different learning environments.
- Is able to acquire, critically assess and appropriately apply the national and international knowledge base and practices of their field.
- Also takes responsibility for group learning and sharing what has been learned.

Orientation to Field and Studies
Mathematics 1
Mathematics 2
Mathematics 3
Physics 1
Physics 2
Engineering Finnish and Communication Skills
Application software, programming and reportage
Digitalizing technology
Introductory Project
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Technical drawing and CAD
Manufacturing Engineering
Material and Welding technology
Statics
Strength of materials
Dynamics and its applications
Machine elements
3D modeling and CAE
Hydraulics and pneumatics
Electrical engineering and electric machines
Basics of automation and measuring systems
Programming and Embedded systems
Control and Servo Technology
Control systems and fieldbuses
Machine vision and Sensor technology
Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Drives and control simulation in design
Mechanization and equipment
Machine parts design
Computer Aided Manufacturing
Quality Control Technology and Measuring Techniques in Manufacturing
Mechanisms
Structural Vibrations
Introduction to the Finite Element Method
Finite Element Method
Product Development
Advanced 3D-CAE and Product Life-cycle management
Computer Aided Manufacturing
Tool design and Additive manufacturing
Quality Control Technology and Measuring Techniques in Manufacturing
Industrial robots in production
Production Systems
Factory Maintenance
Operations Management
Enterprise Resource Planning
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.
- Is able to work constructively in a work community and promotes their own and their work community’s well-being.
- Is able to act professionally in communication and interaction situations at a workplace.
- Utilises the opportunities offered by technology and digitalisation in their work.
- Understands the complexity of changing working life and their own resilience in changing working life situations
- Has capabilities for an entrepreneurial approach.

Orientation to Field and Studies
Engineering Finnish and Communication Skills
Engineering English and Communication Skills
Engineering Swedish
Industrial Business
Introductory Project
Multidisciplinary Innovation Project
Product Development
Operations Management
Work Placement 1
Work Placement 2
Bachelor’s Thesis
Not grouped
Modern Robotics
Automation project
Performance measurement and development of production

Code Name Credits (cr)
TXC23S1-1001
Common studies

(Choose all)

75
TXC23S1-1002
Introductory studies

(Choose all)

60
TX00BQ17 Orientation to Field and Studies 5
TX00EE45 Mathematics 1 5
TX00EE46 Mathematics 2 5
TX00EE47 Mathematics 3 5
TX00EE48 Physics 1 5
TX00EE49 Physics 2 5
TX00EI19 Engineering Finnish and Communication Skills 5
TX00EE57 Engineering English and Communication Skills 5
TX00EE70 Engineering Swedish 5
TX00EI20 Application software, programming and reportage 5
TX00BP92 Industrial Business 5
TX00EI14 Digitalizing technology 5
TXC23S1-1003
Projects on Mechanical Engineering

(Choose all)

15
TX00BQ18 Introductory Project 5
XX00DZ39 Multidisciplinary Innovation Project 10
TXC23S1-1004
Professional studies

(Choose all)

60
TXC23S1-1005
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

(Choose all)

15
TX00EG02 Technical drawing and CAD 5
TX00EG22 Manufacturing Engineering 5
TX00EG23 Material and Welding technology 5
TXC23S1-1006
Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering

(Choose all)

30
TX00EJ47 Statics 5
TX00EG24 Strength of materials 5
TX00EJ48 Dynamics and its applications 5
TX00EG25 Machine elements 5
TX00EJ46 3D modeling and CAE 5
TX00BU64 Hydraulics and pneumatics 5
TXC23S1-1007
Electrical and Automation Engineering

(Choose all)

15
TX00BU70 Electrical engineering and electric machines 5
TX00BU71 Basics of automation and measuring systems 5
TX00EJ49 Introduction to energy technology 5
TXC23S1-1008
Specialisation studies

(Choose one)

45
TXC23S1-1009
Machine automation

(Choose all)

45
TXC23S1-1010
Control technology

(Choose all)

15
TX00BU95 Programming and Embedded systems 5
TX00BU96 Control and Servo Technology 5
TX00BU97 Control systems and fieldbuses 5
TXC23S1-1011
Sensors and actuators

(Choose all)

15
TX00BU98 Machine vision and Sensor technology 5
TX00BU99 Hydraulic and pneumatic systems 5
TX00BV00 Drives and control simulation in design 5
TXC23S1-1012
Designing Automatic Equipment

(Choose all)

15
TX00BV03 Mechanization and equipment 5
TX00FD51 Modern Robotics 5
TX00FE28 Automation project 5
TXC23S1-1013
Machine Design Engineering

(Choose all)

45
TXC23S1-1014
The production of machine parts

(Choose all)

15
TX00EJ50 Machine parts design 5
TX00EJ51 Computer Aided Manufacturing 5
TX00BU85 Quality Control Technology and Measuring Techniques in Manufacturing 5
TXC23S1-1015
Mechanical systems modeling and simulation

(Choose all)

15
TX00BV16 Mechanisms 5
TX00BV17 Structural Vibrations 5
TX00BV13 Introduction to the Finite Element Method 5
TXC23S1-1016
Design Technology

(Choose all)

15
TX00BV15 Finite Element Method 5
TX00BV14 Product Development 5
TX00BV12 Advanced 3D-CAE and Product Life-cycle management 5
TXC23S1-1017
Manufacturing and Production

(Choose all)

45
TXC23S1-1018
Computer Aided Production

(Choose all)

15
TX00EJ51 Computer Aided Manufacturing 5
TX00EJ45 Tool design and Additive manufacturing 5
TX00BU85 Quality Control Technology and Measuring Techniques in Manufacturing 5
TXC23S1-1019
Limited occupied production

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15
TX00EJ52 Industrial robots in production 5
TX00EJ53 Production Systems 5
TX00EJ54 Factory Maintenance 5
TXC23S1-1020
Production management

(Choose all)

15
TX00BU88 Operations Management 5
TX00BU89 Enterprise Resource Planning 5
TX00FD52 Performance measurement and development of production 5
TXC23S1-1021
Elective study module or elective studies

(Choose ects: 15)

15
TXC23S1-1022
Work placement

(Choose all)

30
TX00BQ40 Work Placement 1 15
TX00BQ41 Work Placement 2 15
TXC23S1-1023
Thesis

(Choose all)

15
TX00EF62 Bachelor’s Thesis 15