Garage course (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

• Upon completion of the course, students will be able to design, implement and document an independent or team technology project in the Garage environment.
• They can apply their knowledge in machine automation, robotics, mechanics, programming or other technical fields to practical development projects.
• Students will learn project management, problem solving and innovation skills, and master systematic documentation in the form of a report or portfolio.
• The Garage project provides a flexible and independent opportunity to deepen your knowledge through practical work. Credits are not awarded for doing, but learning and development must be goal-oriented and documented.

Content

1. Project design and objectives
• An individual or team project combining technology, innovation and practical implementation.
• Develop a project plan: objective, methodology, timeline and expected learning outcomes.

2. Application of technology
• Development of technological solutions: robotics, automation, mechanics, programming or other application.
• Design and implementation of prototypes in the Garage environment.

3. Documentation and reporting
• Recording of hours worked and monitoring of project progress.
• Technical report

4. Reflection and learning
• Evaluation of own learning outcomes and identification of areas for improvement of the project.

5. Presenting and sharing results
• Presentation of the project to the Garage community, in a seminar or online.
• Commenting on other projects and drawing on expert feedback.

Teaching methods

Ohjeet saat opettajilta: Robotiikan aiheet Antti Liljaniemi ja AIoT-aiheet Erkki Räsänen

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
• will prepare a basic project plan.
• will use basic methods and tools.
• records working hours and reports at a basic level.
• will carry out a cursory assessment of learning.
• will give a short presentation of his/her project.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student
• will develop a clear and feasible project plan.
• will apply technology in a versatile and justified way.
• will produce a clear report or portfolio with analysis.
• is able to identify his/her own strengths and areas for development.
• presents his/her project clearly and answers questions.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
• will draw up a comprehensive plan with a realistic timetable and objectives.
• will develop innovative and optimised solutions for their project.
• will prepare a thorough report or portfolio with in-depth analysis and suggestions for improvement.
• reflects critically on their learning and applies their lessons to subsequent projects.
• presents his/her project convincingly and is able to justify his/her choices and development proposals.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students complete their projects according to a plan and document their work clearly.