Mechanical Engineering: Machine Automation
Code: TXC24S1
- Degree title
- Bachelor of Engineering, BEng
- Credits
- 240 ects
- Duration
- 4 years (240 ECTS)
- Start semester
- Autumn 2024
- Teaching language
- Finnish
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
Development
The advisory board of Mechanical Engineering accepted the curriculum.
Further information
Study Coordinator
Iina Rautasalo
iina.rautasalo@metropolia.fi
Objective
A graduate in Mechanical Engineering has strong scientific and technical skills.
Mechanical engineers are well versed in green transition topics and have the skills to build the sustainable economy and growth of the future in an environmentally fossil-free and resource-efficient way.
A mechanical engineer has good communication, interpersonal, international and economic skills.
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
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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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| TXC24S1-1001 |
Common studies
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75 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXC24S1-1002 |
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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXC24S1-1003 |
Projects on Mechanical Engineering
(Choose all ) |
15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00BQ18 | Introductory Project | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00DZ39 | Multidisciplinary Innovation Project | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXC24S1-1004 |
Professional studies
(Choose all ) |
60 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXC24S1-1005 |
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
(Choose all ) |
15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EG02 | Technical Drawing and CAD | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EG22 | Manufacturing Engineering | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00EG23 | Material and Welding technology | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXC24S1-1006 |
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 Modelling and CAE | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00BU64 | Hydraulics and Pneumatics | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXC24S1-1007 |
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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXC24S1-1008 |
Specialisation studies
(Choose one ) |
45 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXC24S1-1009 |
Machine automation
(Choose all ) |
45 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXC24S1-1010 |
Control technology
(Choose all ) |
15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00BU95 | Programming and Embedded Systems | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00BU96 | Control and Servo Technology | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00BU97 | Control Systems and Fieldbuses | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXC24S1-1011 |
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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXC24S1-1012 |
Designing Automatic Equipment
(Choose all ) |
15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00BV03 | Mechanization and equipment | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FD51 | Modern Robotics | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FE28 | Automation project | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXC24S1-1021 |
Elective study module or elective studies
(Choose ects: 15) |
15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXC24S1-1022 |
Work placement
(Choose all ) |
30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00BQ40 | Work Placement 1 | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00BQ41 | Work Placement 2 | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXC24S1-1023 |
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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 240 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 45 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 22.5 | 7.5 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.
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| Elective Studies |
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| Elective Studies |
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| Not grouped |
| Modern Robotics |
| Automation project |
| Performance measurement and development of production |
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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 |
| Product Development |
| Operations Management |
| 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 |
| Product Development |
| Operations Management |
| 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 |
| Product Development |
| Operations Management |
| 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 |
| Product Development |
| Operations Management |
| 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 |
| Product Development |
| Operations Management |
| 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 |
| Product Development |
| Operations Management |
| 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 |
| Modern Robotics |
| Automation project |
| Performance measurement and development of production |
| Code | Name | Credits (ECTS) |
|---|---|---|
| TXC24S1-1001 |
Common studies
(Choose all ) |
75 |
| TXC24S1-1002 |
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 |
| TXC24S1-1003 |
Projects on Mechanical Engineering
(Choose all ) |
15 |
| TX00BQ18 | Introductory Project | 5 |
| XX00DZ39 | Multidisciplinary Innovation Project | 10 |
| TXC24S1-1004 |
Professional studies
(Choose all ) |
60 |
| TXC24S1-1005 |
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
(Choose all ) |
15 |
| TX00EG02 | Technical Drawing and CAD | 5 |
| TX00EG22 | Manufacturing Engineering | 5 |
| TX00EG23 | Material and Welding technology | 5 |
| TXC24S1-1006 |
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 Modelling and CAE | 5 |
| TX00BU64 | Hydraulics and Pneumatics | 5 |
| TXC24S1-1007 |
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 |
| TXC24S1-1008 |
Specialisation studies
(Choose one ) |
45 |
| TXC24S1-1009 |
Machine automation
(Choose all ) |
45 |
| TXC24S1-1010 |
Control technology
(Choose all ) |
15 |
| TX00BU95 | Programming and Embedded Systems | 5 |
| TX00BU96 | Control and Servo Technology | 5 |
| TX00BU97 | Control Systems and Fieldbuses | 5 |
| TXC24S1-1011 |
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 |
| TXC24S1-1012 |
Designing Automatic Equipment
(Choose all ) |
15 |
| TX00BV03 | Mechanization and equipment | 5 |
| TX00FD51 | Modern Robotics | 5 |
| TX00FE28 | Automation project | 5 |
| TXC24S1-1013 |
Machine Design Engineering
(Choose all ) |
45 |
| TXC24S1-1014 |
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 |
| TXC24S1-1015 |
Mechanical systems modeling and simulation
(Choose all ) |
15 |
| TX00BV16 | Mechanisms | 5 |
| TX00BV17 | Structural Vibrations | 5 |
| TX00BV13 | Introduction to the Finite Element Method | 5 |
| TXC24S1-1016 |
Design Technology
(Choose all ) |
15 |
| TX00BV15 | Finite Element Method | 5 |
| TX00BV14 | Product Development | 5 |
| TX00BV12 | Advanced 3D-CAE and Product Life-cycle management | 5 |
| TXC24S1-1017 |
Manufacturing and Production
(Choose all ) |
45 |
| TXC24S1-1018 |
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 |
| TXC24S1-1019 |
Limited occupied production
(Choose all ) |
15 |
| TX00EJ52 | Industrial robots in production | 5 |
| TX00EJ53 | Production Systems | 5 |
| TX00EJ54 | Factory Maintenance | 5 |
| TXC24S1-1020 |
Production management
(Choose all ) |
15 |
| TX00BU88 | Operations Management | 5 |
| TX00BU89 | Enterprise Resource Planning | 5 |
| TX00FD52 | Performance measurement and development of production | 5 |
| TXC24S1-1021 |
Elective study module or elective studies
(Choose ects: 15 ) |
15 |
| TXC24S1-1022 |
Work placement
(Choose all ) |
30 |
| TX00BQ40 | Work Placement 1 | 15 |
| TX00BQ41 | Work Placement 2 | 15 |
| TXC24S1-1023 |
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 |