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Degree Programme in Automotive and Transportation Engineering: PAUTOS24

Code: PAUTOS24

Degree title
Insinööri (AMK), Bachelor of Engineering
Credits
240 ects
Duration
4 years (240 cr)
Start semester
Autumn 2024
Teaching language
Finnish

Descriptions

The aim is to give the students the necessary skills and capabilities to work in industrial, designing, manufacturing, sales or maintenance functions of the automotive, engine, working machinery and transportation sectors of business. The logistical education covers transportation related planning, organizing, educational and marketing functions. After completing the studies, the students will be able to work successfully within these fields both as employees and as entrepreneurs.

The requirements for today's engineer are extensive, including economical, ecological, social, management and language skills, All the specializations will aim at comprehensive professional growth, not forgetting subjects that train for entrepreneurship.The studies consist of common studies of the University, fundamental studies of the Degree Programme and the chosen specialization, professional studies of the specialization , elective professional studies, freely chosen studies, practical training and engineering thesis.

Working in projects is a vital part of the engineering work. Due to this, projects are also an essential part of the studies. Taking part in the research and development projects, the students will get acquainted with project type of working. Within the projects, the students are solving problems arising from the real working life. This enhances their motivation and increases know-how among both the students and the teachers. Additionally, the students are encouraged to work or to study certain periods in foreign countries during their education.

Choosing a main subject or field of specialization, qualifications

There are two specializations to choose from in the Degree Programme:
1. Automotive engineering
2. Transportation engineering (logistics)

The specialization Automotive engineering aims at giving the student a comprehensive fundamental understanding, based on physics and mechanics, about the functioning, designing and maintaining of the structures and components used in automobiles. The requirements for the students include to become familiar with appropriate and functional way of designing automotive components, to become familiar with handling properties of the vehicle in different driving situations, and to familiarize him-/herself with economically and ecologically optimized solutions for each particular type of vehicle.

The specialization Transportation engineering (logistics) gives the students, after completing the general studies in logistics, the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the different forms of local and long-distance transportation and with the planning and organizing of delivery functions and freight traffic. The students will gain knowledge about organizing internal logistics, about transportation equipment and formation of transportation costs. The emphasis of the studies is in external logistics, order-delivery control and information systems.

The Vehicle Inspection module includes, in addition to regular studies, about 30 credits of extra training in real working life. The experience gained this way helps the student to put his theoretical knowledge into praxis. This specialization is emphasized in maintaining rather than designing vehicles, and the aim is to familiarize the students with the operational functions within the automotive and transportation related business fields. All the students of this specialization will receive the authorization to work as official vehicle inspectors in Finland.

Objective

Opinnot koostuvat neljästä osaamistason askeleesta, ”Basic”, ”Pre-Professional”, ”Professional” ja ”Ready-to-Work”.

Basic-askeleessa opiskelija opettelee opiskelutaitoja sekä insinöörin työssä tarvittavan matematiikan ja fysiikan perusteita. Opiskelija tutustuu ajoneuvo- ja kuljetusalan liiketoimintaan sekä sen merkitykseen yhteiskunnassa. Basic-askeleessa kehitetään myös työelämässä tarvittavia vuorovaikutus- ja kommunikaatiotaitoja.

Pre-Professional-askeleessa opiskelija perehtyy oman alansa insinööritaidon perusteisiin ja valmentautuu Professional-askeleen opiskeluun. Opintotarjonnassa on Pre-vaiheessa muun muassa materiaali- ja valmistustekniikkaa ja teknistä piirtämistä sekä tehdään käytännön harjoituksina (Hands-on Learning) tehtäviä laboratoriotöitä. Kestävään kehitykseen paneudutaan monialaisessa opiskelijaprojektissa. Kestävä kehitys näkyy spesifinä myös Green Logistics ja Moottoritekniikka ja päästöjen hallinta opintojaksoilla.

Professional-askeleessa opiskelija valitsee kahdesta opintopolkuvaihtoehdosta joko Ajoneuvotekniikan tai Kuljetustekniikan. Askel syventää opiskelijan ammatillisten taitojen osaamista ja luo valmiuksia työelämään siirtymiseen. Professional-askel sisältää myös projektiluonteista työskentelyä (Innovaatioprojekti). Projekteissa ratkaistaan usein todellisesta työelämästä esiin nousevia ongelmia ja lisätään opiskelijoiden sekä ohjaavien opettajien ajantasaista osaamista.

Ready-to-Work-askeleessa opiskelija valitsee työelämään suuntautumisen ja oman kiinnostuksensa mukaisia valinnaisia opintojaksoja. Ready-to-Work-vaihe sisältää myös opinnot päättävän opinnäytetyön, jossa opiskelija soveltaa oppimiaan tietoja ja taitoja. Useimmiten opinnäytetyön aihe tulee työelämästä saavasta toimeksiannosta. Työelämään siirtymistä sujuvoitetaan työelämätietoudella. Opiskelija on myös omaksunut jatkuvan itsensä kehittämisen tärkeyden ja osaa hyödyntää työyhteisössä ja verkostoissa olevia resursseja. Työssään opiskelija osaa toimia esimiehenä sekä yrittäjänä ja ymmärtää asiakaspalvelun merkityksen. Hän tuntee liiketoiminnan edellytykset sekä osaa kehittää auto- ja kuljetusliikkeiden businessideoita. Hän osaa toimia työsuojelumääräysten mukaisesti.

Ajoneuvotekniikan osaamispolku:

Opiskelija osaa analysoida ajoneuvojen rakenteiden ja järjestelmien toimintaa sekä osaa suunnitella komponentteja ja osakokonaisuuksia tarkoituksenmukaisesti. Hän tuntee kokonaistaloudellisesti ja ympäristöllisesti optimoidut ratkaisut. Hän hallitsee ajoneuvon dynaamisen käyttäytymisen lainalaisuudet ja sen rajat eri ajotilanteissa. Hän tuntee elektroniikan, diagnostiikan ja tietoliikenteen sovellutukset autoissa. Hän hallitsee pääkohdat ajoneuvoihin ja kuljetuksiin liittyvästä lainsäädännöstä.


Kuljetustekniikan osaamispolku:

Opiskelija tuntee lähi- ja kaukokuljetusten eri muodot sekä osaa suunnitella kuljetuksia ja jakelua. Hän osaa valita kuljetuskalustoa sekä suunnitella sen operointia. Hän tuntee kuljetusteknologiat ja pystyy kehittämään niitä sekä osaa kehittää yrityksen logistisia prosesseja. Hän tuntee sisäisten kuljetusten järjestelyt, käytettävät kuljetusvälineet sekä kustannusten muodostumisen. Hän osaa suunnitella ulkoista logistiikkaa sekä toimitusketjun hallintaa. Hän hallitsee tilaus-toimitusprosessin sekä osaa käyttää logistiikan informaatiojärjestelmiä, tuntee kuljetusmarkkinat sekä alan toimintatavat.

Osaamispolkujen lisäksi opiskelija osaa toimia korjaamoympäristössä sekä asiakkaita palvelevan huoltoneuvojan että asentajien kanssa toimivan työnjohtajan tehtävissä. Hän myös hallitsee korjaamon liiketoiminnan kehittämisen, korjaamon taloussuunnittelun sekä sen johtamisen. Yritysyhteistyö sekä yhteistyö muiden alan kouluttajien kanssa mahdollistavat ajantasaisen, käytännönläheisen sekä todenmukaisen oppimisympäristön.

Opiskelija voi myös halutessaan valita lisäksi katsastusosaamisen moduulin. Tällöin hän
osaa ajoneuvokatsastukseen liittyvät säännökset, tuntee katsastusjärjestelmät sekä katsastajan työhön liittyvät oikeudet ja velvollisuudet. Hän hallitsee ajoneuvojen käyttöön, katsastukseen sekä ajoneuvotekniikkaan liittyvän säädöshierarkian rakenteen. Hän osaa etsiä tietoa sekä soveltaa säädöskokoelman sisältöä käytännön tilanteisiin. Opiskelija tuntee kevyen ajoneuvokaluston katsastusohjeet, katsastusmenetelmät, laitteiden käytön sekä katsastuksen arvosteluperusteet.

Niille opiskelijoille, joilla on 6 kk:n korjaamokokemus tai autoalan perustutkinto (esim. ajoneuvoasentaja), katsastusopintojen suorittaminen mahdollistaa osallistumisen viranomaiskokeeseen. Kokeen hyväksytty suorittaminen oikeuttaa määräaikaiskatsastajana toimimiseen.

Development

Several educational methods are implemented in the Degree Programme. These include traditional lecturing, educational discussion and debate, group and seminar work, participative teaching methods, research and development work, excursions and homework. The principles of CDIO are implemented. However, the student has to remember that in addition to the support from the university, he or she has to take his/her own responsibility in the implementation of the studies.

Further information

Most course units are assessed by a written exam, while some units are assessed by grades "passed" or "failed". Besides written exams, the teachers are also trained to assess the progress of the students verbally. The purpose of verbal assessment is to give supportive feedback, to create atmosphere that promotes learning and to make the students pay attention to the right things. Additionally, self assessment and peer assessment methods are utilized.

Show study timings by semester, study year or period

Code Name Credits (cr) 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 5. / 2025 1. / 2025 2. / 2025 3. / 2026 4. / 2026 5. / 2026 1. / 2026 2. / 2026 3. / 2027 4. / 2027 5. / 2027 1. / 2027 2. / 2027 3. / 2028 4. / 2028 5. / 2028
CORE COMPETENCE

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103
PAUTOS24-1020
Introduction to Engineering Studies 1

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23
TE00CK98 Introduction to Automotive and Transportation engineering 2 2 2 1 1
5011082 Fundamental Structures in Automotive Technology 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
TE00CL49 Basics of Business 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
TE00CK03 Information Technology 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
TE00CQ16 Engineering Precalculus 5 5 5 1.7 1.7 1.7
1001004 English Professional Skills, B2 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
PAUTOS24-1029
Introduction to Engineering Studies 2

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28
TE00CS23 Calculus 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
TE00CL51 Work Safety 1 1 1 0.3 0.3 0.3
KH00BY85 Workplace Communication 3 3 3 1 1 1
100115 Swedish for Working Life, Written Communication (replacing compulsory Swedish) 2 2 2 0.7 0.7 0.7
100114 Swedish for Working Life, Oral Communication (replacing compulsory Swedish) 1 1 1 0.3 0.3 0.3
TE00CR91 Customer Service 3 3 3 1 1 1
TE00CR92 Leadership and Financial Competence 5 5 5 1.7 1.7 1.7
TE00BR47 Basics of Technical Drawing 5 5 5 1.7 1.7 1.7
TE00CL47 Engineering Physics 3 3 3 1 1 1
PAUTOS24-1005
Training for Professional Studies I

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12 12 12 6 6
TE00BL82 Material and Manufacturing Technology 4 4 4 2 2
TE00CL50 Physical Research 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
TE00BQ45 Basics of Electrical Engineering 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
PAUTOS24-1006
Training for Professional Studies II

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14 14 14 7 7
TE00CQ24 SUSTIS Sustainable development project 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
TE00BQ38 Vehicle Suspension and Brake Systems 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
TE00CL48 Engineering Physics 2 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
TE00BQ13 Automotive Laboratory Work 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
COMPLEMENTARY COMPETENCE

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137
PAUTOS24-1028
Applied Engineering Skills I

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12 12 12 4 4 4
TE00CK05 Physical Project Works 4 4 4 1.3 1.3 1.3
TE00CS74 Basics of Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics 3 3 3 1 1 1
5011147 Statics 5 5 5 1.7 1.7 1.7
PAUTOS24-1024
Applied Engineering Skills II

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15 15 15 5 5 5
TE00BQ46 Basics of Automotive Electrics 5 5 5 1.7 1.7 1.7
5011118 Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics 5 5 5 1.7 1.7 1.7
5011119 Engine Technology and Emission Control 5 5 5 1.7 1.7 1.7
PAUTOS24-1025
Applied Engineering Skills III

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20 10 10 5 5
5011104 Strength of Materials 2 2 2 1 1
TE00CL59 Electric and Hybrid Vehicles 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
TE00BR98 Fuel and Lubrication Technology 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
TE00BL66 Innovation Project 10 10 10 3.3 3.3 3.3
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY

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28
TE00CP77 Vehicle Chassis Technology 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
TE00CL55 3D CAD 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
5011058 Engine Measurements 2 2 2 1 1
TE00BQ47 Automotive Electronics 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
5011157 Repair Shop Operations and Laboratory Work 5 5 5 1.7 1.7 1.7
TE00CY57 Powertrain 5 5 5 1.7 1.7 1.7
TE00CL54 Vehicle Suspension and Brake Systems (part 2) 5 5 5 1.7 1.7 1.7
TE00CY56 Automotive After Sales 5 5 5 1.7 1.7 1.7
TRANSPORT TECHNOLOGY

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29
TE00BQ19 Basics of Logistics and Purchasing 4 4 4 2 2
KH00BZ42 Logistics Control and Information 4 4 4 2 2
5011163 Modes of Transport 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
TE00BQ67 Green Logistics 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
KH00BT75 Transport Planning 5 5 5 1.7 1.7 1.7
KH00BS86 Transport Economics 3 3 3 1 1 1
KH00BT76 Transport Technology 3 3 3 1 1 1
TE00CY56 Automotive After Sales 5 5 5 1.7 1.7 1.7
Automotive and Transport Technology

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5 - 20
5011121 Heavy-Duty Vehicles 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
TE00CD44 Heavy-Duty Vehicle Bodywork 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
TE00BQ75 Specialized Automotive Laboratory Work 1 - 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
7010281 Hydraulics and Pneumatics 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
OPTIONAL STUDIES

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30
TE00CQ15 Introduction to Mathematical Sciences 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
TE00CS04 Brush up your Swedish language skills 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
3101223 Product Development 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
TE00BQ48 Race Car Technology 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
TE00CL57 Transport Technology Project 1 - 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
TE00CT32 Vehicle painting 2 2 2 1 1
TE00CL58 Energy Consumption of Vehicles 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
1000322 German language 1 5 5 5 1.7 1.7 1.7
1000323 German language 2 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
5011068 Work Experience Internship I 7 7 7 3.5 3.5
5011069 Work Experience Internship II 8 8 8 4 4
1000414 Project 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
PAUTOS24-1016
VEHICLE INSPECTION

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15
TE00BZ76 Fundamentals of Vehicle Inspection 3 3 3 1.5 1.5
TE00BZ77 Vehicle Inspection Laboratories 2 2 2 1 1
TE00BP70 Periodical Light-Duty Vehicle Inspection 5 5 5 1.7 1.7 1.7
TE00BP73 Practical Training of Vehicle Inspection 5 5 5 1.7 1.7 1.7
PAUTOS24-1017
PRACTICAL TRAINING

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30
3101194 Practical Training 10 10 10 3.3 3.3 3.3
5091105 Practical Training 1 10 10 10 3.3 3.3 3.3
5091106 Practical Training 2 10 10 10 3.3 3.3 3.3
PAUTOS24-1018
BACHELOR´S THESIS

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20
3101220 Research Methods and Data Analysis 5 5 5 1.7 1.7 1.7
5011001 Thesis 15 15 15 5 5 5
Total 240 69 73 134 60 26 43 36 37 48 86 60 0 13 13 14.4 14.4 14.4 18 18 12.4 12.4 12.4 24 24 28.9 28.9 28.9 30 30 0 0 0

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

Asetuksen mukainen jäsentely AMK

Valtioneuvoston asetus ammattikorkeakouluista 1129/2014 2 § Opintojen rakenne Ammattikorkeakoulututkintoon johtaviin opintoihin kuuluu: 1) perus- ja ammattiopintoja; 2) vapaasti valittavia opintoja; 3) ammattitaitoa edistävää harjoittelua; 4) opinnäytetyö.

Professional studies
Fundamental Structures in Automotive Technology
Customer Service
Leadership and Financial Competence
Basics of Technical Drawing
Material and Manufacturing Technology
Basics of Electrical Engineering
Vehicle Suspension and Brake Systems
Automotive Laboratory Work
Physical Project Works
Basics of Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics
Basics of Automotive Electrics
Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics
Engine Technology and Emission Control
Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
Fuel and Lubrication Technology
Innovation Project
Vehicle Chassis Technology
3D CAD
Engine Measurements
Automotive Electronics
Repair Shop Operations and Laboratory Work
Powertrain
Vehicle Suspension and Brake Systems (part 2)
Automotive After Sales
Basics of Logistics and Purchasing
Logistics Control and Information
Modes of Transport
Green Logistics
Transport Planning
Transport Economics
Transport Technology
Automotive After Sales
Heavy-Duty Vehicles
Heavy-Duty Vehicle Bodywork
Specialized Automotive Laboratory Work
Hydraulics and Pneumatics
Practical Training
Practical Training
Practical Training 1
Practical Training 2
Bachelor's Thesis
Research Methods and Data Analysis
Thesis
Basic Studies
Introduction to Automotive and Transportation engineering
Basics of Business
Information Technology
Engineering Precalculus
English Professional Skills, B2
Calculus
Work Safety
Workplace Communication
Swedish for Working Life, Written Communication (replacing compulsory Swedish)
Swedish for Working Life, Oral Communication (replacing compulsory Swedish)
Engineering Physics
Physical Research
SUSTIS Sustainable development project
Engineering Physics 2
Statics
Strength of Materials
Optional Studies
Introduction to Mathematical Sciences
Brush up your Swedish language skills
Product Development
Race Car Technology
Transport Technology Project
Vehicle painting
Energy Consumption of Vehicles
German language 1
German language 2
Work Experience Internship I
Work Experience Internship II
Project
Fundamentals of Vehicle Inspection
Vehicle Inspection Laboratories
Periodical Light-Duty Vehicle Inspection
Practical Training of Vehicle Inspection
Not grouped

Code Name Credits (cr)
CORE COMPETENCE

(Choose ects: 103 )

103
PAUTOS24-1020
Introduction to Engineering Studies 1

(Choose all )

23
TE00CK98 Introduction to Automotive and Transportation engineering 2
5011082 Fundamental Structures in Automotive Technology 5
TE00CL49 Basics of Business 3
TE00CK03 Information Technology 5
TE00CQ16 Engineering Precalculus 5
1001004 English Professional Skills, B2 3
PAUTOS24-1029
Introduction to Engineering Studies 2

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28
TE00CS23 Calculus 5
TE00CL51 Work Safety 1
KH00BY85 Workplace Communication 3
100115 Swedish for Working Life, Written Communication (replacing compulsory Swedish) 2
100114 Swedish for Working Life, Oral Communication (replacing compulsory Swedish) 1
TE00CR91 Customer Service 3
TE00CR92 Leadership and Financial Competence 5
TE00BR47 Basics of Technical Drawing 5
TE00CL47 Engineering Physics 3
PAUTOS24-1005
Training for Professional Studies I

(Choose all )

12
TE00BL82 Material and Manufacturing Technology 4
TE00CL50 Physical Research 3
TE00BQ45 Basics of Electrical Engineering 5
PAUTOS24-1006
Training for Professional Studies II

(Choose all )

14
TE00CQ24 SUSTIS Sustainable development project 3
TE00BQ38 Vehicle Suspension and Brake Systems 5
TE00CL48 Engineering Physics 2 3
TE00BQ13 Automotive Laboratory Work 3
COMPLEMENTARY COMPETENCE

(Choose ects: 137 )

137
PAUTOS24-1028
Applied Engineering Skills I

(Choose all )

12
TE00CK05 Physical Project Works 4
TE00CS74 Basics of Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics 3
5011147 Statics 5
PAUTOS24-1024
Applied Engineering Skills II

(Choose all )

15
TE00BQ46 Basics of Automotive Electrics 5
5011118 Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics 5
5011119 Engine Technology and Emission Control 5
PAUTOS24-1025
Applied Engineering Skills III

(Choose all )

20
5011104 Strength of Materials 2
TE00CL59 Electric and Hybrid Vehicles 3
TE00BR98 Fuel and Lubrication Technology 5
TE00BL66 Innovation Project 10
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY

(Choose ects: 28 )

28
TE00CP77 Vehicle Chassis Technology 3
TE00CL55 3D CAD 5
5011058 Engine Measurements 2
TE00BQ47 Automotive Electronics 5
5011157 Repair Shop Operations and Laboratory Work 5
TE00CY57 Powertrain 5
TE00CL54 Vehicle Suspension and Brake Systems (part 2) 5
TE00CY56 Automotive After Sales 5
TRANSPORT TECHNOLOGY

(Choose ects: 29 )

29
TE00BQ19 Basics of Logistics and Purchasing 4
KH00BZ42 Logistics Control and Information 4
5011163 Modes of Transport 5
TE00BQ67 Green Logistics 5
KH00BT75 Transport Planning 5
KH00BS86 Transport Economics 3
KH00BT76 Transport Technology 3
TE00CY56 Automotive After Sales 5
Automotive and Transport Technology

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5 - 20
5011121 Heavy-Duty Vehicles 5
TE00CD44 Heavy-Duty Vehicle Bodywork 5
TE00BQ75 Specialized Automotive Laboratory Work 1 - 5
7010281 Hydraulics and Pneumatics 5
OPTIONAL STUDIES

(Choose ects: 30 )

30
TE00CQ15 Introduction to Mathematical Sciences 5
TE00CS04 Brush up your Swedish language skills 3
3101223 Product Development 5
TE00BQ48 Race Car Technology 5
TE00CL57 Transport Technology Project 1 - 3
TE00CT32 Vehicle painting 2
TE00CL58 Energy Consumption of Vehicles 5
1000322 German language 1 5
1000323 German language 2 5
5011068 Work Experience Internship I 7
5011069 Work Experience Internship II 8
1000414 Project 5
PAUTOS24-1016
VEHICLE INSPECTION

(Choose 15 )

15
TE00BZ76 Fundamentals of Vehicle Inspection 3
TE00BZ77 Vehicle Inspection Laboratories 2
TE00BP70 Periodical Light-Duty Vehicle Inspection 5
TE00BP73 Practical Training of Vehicle Inspection 5
PAUTOS24-1017
PRACTICAL TRAINING

(Choose all )

30
3101194 Practical Training 10
5091105 Practical Training 1 10
5091106 Practical Training 2 10
PAUTOS24-1018
BACHELOR´S THESIS

(Choose all )

20
3101220 Research Methods and Data Analysis 5
5011001 Thesis 15
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