Garage course (5 cr)

Objective

• 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.

Further information

The course is open to all Metropolia students who want to develop their technological skills through practical project work. Garage provides the facilities, tools and mentoring, but the responsibility for the project lies with the student. The number of credits (1-5 credits) is determined by the scope and documentation of the project.