Study Guide

Objective

After completing the course the student:
- understand the principles of feature modelling

- can create the necessary 2D profiles, relations and dimensions , as well as use this profile to create a three-dimensional part.

- can create parts and assemblies,drawings and edit the parts and assemblies

- understand the basics of surface modelling and sheet metal modelling

Content

- 2d sketch
- relations, dimensions
- basic features (extrude, cut, revolve, loft, circular pattern, fillet, chamfer)
- assembly
- drawings
- surface modeling
- sheet metal

Materials

The programs' guidebooks, exercises and electronic "Help" material.

Teaching methods

Task-specific instructions given by the teacher, exercises done in class and independent work.

International connections

Learning by doing, independent work and self-evaluation.

Completion alternatives

-

Student workload

The course consists of contact teaching, class work and independent work.
Contact teaching basically 12-13h/credit, independent work 15h/credit. The time and place indicated in the agenda.
The course ends with an independent exercise. The exercise will be returned no later than two weeks after the last contact time of the course. Late return affects the course grade.

Content scheduling

Basics of 3D modeling, using Siemens NX.
Parametric feature modeling, basic modeling, assemblies, drawings, sheet metal tooling basics, surface modeling and visualization.

Further information

ItsLearning- Course-specific workspace.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment, working in hours, mandatory returnable exercises, attendance at classes

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Agreed tasks have not been returned to the Itslearning course-specific return box.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Most of the tasks have been returned, but the tasks are incomplete or carried out carelessly.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

All tasks completed well and carefully.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In addition to carefully performed tasks, commendable skills have been demonstrated, for example through additional tasks.

Objective

After completing the course the student:
- understand the principles of feature modelling

- can create the necessary 2D profiles, relations and dimensions , as well as use this profile to create a three-dimensional part.

- can create parts and assemblies,drawings and edit the parts and assemblies

- understand the basics of surface modelling and sheet metal modelling

Content

- 2d sketch
- relations, dimensions
- basic features (extrude, cut, revolve, loft, circular pattern, fillet, chamfer)
- assembly
- drawings
- surface modeling
- sheet metal

Materials

The programs' guidebooks, exercises and electronic "Help" material.

Teaching methods

Task-specific instructions given by the teacher, exercises done in class and independent work.

International connections

Learning by doing, independent work and self-evaluation.

Completion alternatives

-

Student workload

The course consists of contact teaching, class work and independent work.
Contact teaching basically 12-13h/credit, independent work 15h/credit. The time and place indicated in the agenda.
Late returns affects the course grade.

Content scheduling

Basics of 3D modeling, using Siemens NX.
Parametric feature modeling, basic modeling, assemblies, drawings, and visualization.

Further information

ItsLearning- Course-specific workspace.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment, working in hours, mandatory returnable exercises, attendance at classes

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Agreed tasks have not been returned to the Itslearning course-specific return box.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Most of the tasks have been returned, but the tasks are incomplete or carried out carelessly.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

All tasks completed well and carefully.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In addition to carefully performed tasks, commendable skills have been demonstrated, for example through additional tasks.

Objective

Course includes the basics of solid modeling techniques used in mechanical desing. After completing the course the student will be able to create the relations and measurements for a 2D profile and use this profile to create a 3D body with feature tree. He/she will know how to manipulate and shape finished bodies and assemble structures and designs out of them. He/she also will know how to make mechanical drawings of assemblies and parts. 

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Harjoittelun tavoitteena on oppia omassa ammatissa käytettäviä työtehtäviä, työskentelytapoja sekä tarvittavia tietoja ja taitoja. Tavoitteena on myös tutustuttaa opiskelija organisaatioiden toimintaan ja sosiaalisiin suhteisiin sekä antaa käsitys tuottavuuden, kehittyneen toiminta-ajatuksen, kannattavuuden ja yrittäjyyden merkityksestä.

Content

The extent of the practical training is 30 ects, which corresponds to 20 weeks of work. Part of the training should be professional training in the area of student's sections studies. Student must report one period of the professional training. Professional training is supervised by the school and it is approved by the degree programme manager in mechanical engineering 

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course the student can:
- operate with mathematical expressions related to technology
- solve equations
- understand the concept of a function and recognizes the characteristic properties of different basic functions
- solve equations involving basic functions
- recognize graphs of basic functions
- understand basic terminology of geometry
- solve vectors

Content

- Mathematical expressions
- Basic Functions and terminology
- Basic of Vectors

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course the student can:
- operate with mathematical expressions related to technology
- solve equations
- understand the concept of a function and recognizes the characteristic properties of different basic functions
- solve equations involving basic functions
- recognize graphs of basic functions
- understand basic terminology of geometry
- solve vectors

Content

- Mathematical expressions
- Basic Functions and terminology
- Basic of Vectors

Evaluation scale

H-5

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After a completed study unit the student
- has a grasp of the theoretical basis of the finite element method in structural mechanics, and
- can use finite element analysis software in the analysis of structures.

Content

- line structures:  frame structures, trusses, steel beam structures
- surface structures: thin sheet metal structures, pressure vessels, shell constructions
- solid structures: 3D solid pieces, assemblies
- vibration mechanics, buckling, thermal stresses, and other special issues in structural mechanics.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course, the student can:
- has wide understanding of working principles of a diesel and gas engines
- can figure out boundaries that affect an energy efficiency and exhaust gas emissions
- hasbasic knowledge of engine process simulation and modelling.

Content

- Real cycles and gas exhange processes
- Combustion and exhaust emission formation
- Fuel systems
- Engine power, fuel consumption and exhaust emission measuring principles
- Energy balance of engine
- Liquid and gaseous fuels
- Simulation and modelling of engine processes.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course the student:
- operate with mathematical expressions related to technology
- to formulate mathematical model
- understand the concept of a function and recognizes the characteristic properties of different functions
- solve equations involving functions and apply them in practical problems
- use derivatives to analyse graphs
- use differentials to approximate changes and errors
- use matrices and determinants (e.g. for solving linear simultaneous equations),
- use dot and cross products in applications
- give the answer in an expected form

Content

Topics covered in course are (in the order shown):
* functions and graphs
* Pythagoras’ theorem and trigonometric functions
* line and slope
* exponential and logarithmic functions
* function composition
* continuity and limit of a function
* definition of the derivative
* derivatives of basic functions
* derivative rules
* derivative of the composition of functions (chain rule)
* product rule and quotient rule
* tangent and differential
* critical points and extreme values
* finding extreme values by examination of critical points
* functions of several variables
* partial derivatives
* differentials and error estimates
* total differential

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course the student:
- operate with mathematical expressions related to technology
- to formulate mathematical model
- understand the concept of a function and recognizes the characteristic properties of different functions
- solve equations involving functions and apply them in practical problems
- use derivatives to analyse graphs
- use differentials to approximate changes and errors
- use matrices and determinants (e.g. for solving linear simultaneous equations),
- use dot and cross products in applications
- give the answer in an expected form

Content

Topics covered in course are (in the order shown):
* functions and graphs
* Pythagoras’ theorem and trigonometric functions
* line and slope
* exponential and logarithmic functions
* function composition
* continuity and limit of a function
* definition of the derivative
* derivatives of basic functions
* derivative rules
* derivative of the composition of functions (chain rule)
* product rule and quotient rule
* tangent and differential
* critical points and extreme values
* finding extreme values by examination of critical points
* functions of several variables
* partial derivatives
* differentials and error estimates
* total differential

Materials

Edita; Insinöörin matematiikka; Ari Tuomenlehto & co.
Itslearning-site and material linked there.

Teaching methods

The teaching is based on contact teaching and exercises.

Exam schedules

The first mid exam on week 9.
The second mid exam on week 16.

There is a possibility of taking a full exam in May and August. A mid exam cannot be redone.

International connections

Teaching sessions consist of theory and examples. The focus on learning is placed on the activity of the student in participation and working on exercises.

Completion alternatives

Finishing the final exam.

Student workload

5 credits = 134 hours of work by the student

24 * 2 h = 48 h contact teaching
2 * 2 h = 4 h exams
82 h personal studying including working on exercises and preparing for exams

Content scheduling

There are two teaching sessions weekly excluding week 8.

The first mid exam is held on week 9.
The second mid exam is held on week 15.

Course contents:
- Number systems
- Limit
- Derivative as a limit
- Differentiation formulas
- Solving optimization problems with differentiation

Further information

Informing is done during contact teaching, by email or in the ITS-learning site. If you want to contact the teacher, please do it via email.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Course points (max 42 p) consist of:

Exercises 0-10p.

and EITHER

Mid exam 1: 0-16 p
Mid exam 2: 0-16 p

OR

Final exam 0-32p

A passed grade requires 10 points in total from mid exams or 10 points from the final exam. After this the grade is given by the following table:

Grade 1: 16 course ponts
Grade 2: 21 course points
Grade 3: 26 course points
Grade 4: 31 course points
Grade 5: 36 course points

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has gathered under 16 course points or has not done 30 % of practice exercises.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has gathered 16-25 course points and has done 30 % of practice exercises.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student has gathered 26-35 course points and has done 30 % of practice exercises.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has gathered at least 36 course points and has done 30 % of practice exercises.

Objective

After completing the course the student:
- operate with mathematical expressions related to technology
- to formulate mathematical model
- understand the concept of a function and recognizes the characteristic properties of different functions
- solve equations involving functions and apply them in practical problems
- use derivatives to analyse graphs
- use differentials to approximate changes and errors
- use matrices and determinants (e.g. for solving linear simultaneous equations),
- use dot and cross products in applications
- give the answer in an expected form

Content

Topics covered in course are (in the order shown):
* functions and graphs
* Pythagoras’ theorem and trigonometric functions
* line and slope
* exponential and logarithmic functions
* function composition
* continuity and limit of a function
* definition of the derivative
* derivatives of basic functions
* derivative rules
* derivative of the composition of functions (chain rule)
* product rule and quotient rule
* tangent and differential
* critical points and extreme values
* finding extreme values by examination of critical points
* functions of several variables
* partial derivatives
* differentials and error estimates
* total differential

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course the student:
- operate with mathematical expressions related to technology
- to formulate mathematical model
- understand the concept of a function and recognizes the characteristic properties of different functions
- solve equations involving functions and apply them in practical problems
- use derivatives to analyse graphs
- use differentials to approximate changes and errors
- use matrices and determinants (e.g. for solving linear simultaneous equations),
- use dot and cross products in applications
- give the answer in an expected form

Content

Topics covered in course are (in the order shown):
* functions and graphs
* Pythagoras’ theorem and trigonometric functions
* line and slope
* exponential and logarithmic functions
* function composition
* continuity and limit of a function
* definition of the derivative
* derivatives of basic functions
* derivative rules
* derivative of the composition of functions (chain rule)
* product rule and quotient rule
* tangent and differential
* critical points and extreme values
* finding extreme values by examination of critical points
* functions of several variables
* partial derivatives
* differentials and error estimates
* total differential

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course, the student:
-can plan and give instructions to energy measurements
- can apply theoretical knowledge to the practical measurements
- can analyse results
- can formulate measurement documents
- is capable of present results both in writing and orally.

Content

- separately determined measurement projects
- making of the project plan and insructions
- making of the measurements
- making of the report
- presentation of the results.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The course covers the basics of energy sources and energy technologies. The student will understand the functioning of the energy technical equipment as well as their design and manufacture.

Content

- The ideal gas equation of state and state changes
- Heat capacities
- A closed system’s energy balance
- An open system's energy balance
- Circulation processes
- Piston processes
- Cold and heat pumps
- Basics of flow machinery

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course the student:
- Understands the fundamentals ofnatural science as a base of technological applications.

- Understands the basic theories related to the course contents

Content

- Pressure
- Fluids
- Temperature
- Heat
- Electricity
- DC-circuits
- Magnetism

Exam schedules

Final Test: 4.12.

Re-test 1:
Ke 10.1.
08:15 - 11:00
Lemminkäinen LEM_A173_Lemminkäinen (Lemppari)

Re-test 2:
To 1.2.
08:15 - 11:00
Josef muunto byod EDU_3004 (EduCity)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course the student:
- Understands the fundamentals ofnatural science as a base of technological applications.

- Understands the basic theories related to the course contents

Content

- Pressure
- Fluids
- Temperature
- Heat
- Electricity
- DC-circuits
- Magnetism

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

-

Content

-

Materials

- Program guide books, exercises and electronic "Help" material.

Teaching methods

The lectures introduce the Quadcopter simulation and control system. Laboratory assignments are mainly done in groups.

Content scheduling

The content of the course consists of following parts:
- Introduction to Quadcopter simulation model.
- Quadcopter Simulink based applications.
- Interference with quadcopter physical system based on MATLAB.
- Projects focus on drone autonomous applications.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment methods and criteria

- The grade is determined according to the average of the work reports of the laboratory assignments.
- Reporting to be agreed separately.

Objective

The aim of the course is to activate and develop the students’ field-relevant English language and communication skills. The students will gain professional skills in various spoken and written communicative situations encountered in working life and society. In addition, they will learn to utilize tools and techniques to further develop their skills in authentic, field-specific contexts. More specifically, students will focus on developing their language and communication skills in.
Upon completing the course, the students should have acquired skills to communicate at level B2 according to European Framework of Reference for Languages, which states that at B2-level students should be able to produce clear, coherent and well-structured texts, present detailed descriptions related to one’s field of interest, express and exchange opinions using fluent language, follow complex arguments, and read longer articles and reports.

Content

- writing professional, field-specific texts
- presenting and discussing field-specific topics in a professional manner
- reading field-specific texts and utilizing the information in professional contexts
- learning and using key terminology of the field
- becoming professional, autonomous language users in working life

Location and time

Sepänkatu campus, autumn 2018 from September to December

Materials

Online material provided in itslearning.
Field-specific material and sources chosen by the students.

Teaching methods

Self-study, practice, evaluated assignments, teamwork

Exam schedules

Task-based assessment. No exams or re-sits. No possibility to raise the grade or redo any course assignment (as stated in the degree regulation).

International connections

Flipped classroom method (theory studied individually and practice and guidance in class)
Teamwork
Learning by doing

Completion alternatives

No optional ways to pass the course other than completing the given assignments on time and participating in obligatory sessions.

Student workload

Contact teaching online and at the campus and students' own teamwork.
This is a hybrid course that includes both online and contact teaching.

Some lessons are obligatory. More information available in itslearning at the beginning of the course.

Evaluated assignments and self-study tasks, working in teams.

Content scheduling

The aim of the course is to activate and develop the students’ field-relevant English language and communication skills. The students gain professional skills in various spoken and written communicative situations encountered in working life and society. In addition, they learn to utilize tools and techniques to further develop their skills in authentic, field-specific contexts.
Upon completing the course, the students have acquired sufficient skills to communicate at level B2 of the European Framework of Reference for Languages which states that at level B2, students should be able to produce clear, coherent and well-structured texts, present detailed descriptions related to their field of interest, express and exchange opinions using fluent language, follow complex argumentation, and read longer articles and reports.

The course deals with various communicative situations in English. The course includes the following topics:
- Formal English, using correct register
- Making Contact through Email and Telephone
- Trade fairs & product presentations
- Reporting
- Professional Presentation Skills
- Project Meetings
- Discussion Skills
- The Pump Design Project (in co-operation with Pekka Jukantupa: Engineering Physics 2 and Antti Meriö)

Further information

The students need a laptop with a working microphone and camera for online lessons and are expected to participate actively.

Study material is provided in itslearning.

The course starts on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 according to the timetable.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Part 1:The evaluated assignments (grade 1-5):

The scale of 1-5 per assignment:
1 Professional Email
2 Online meeting
3 Professional Report
4 Presentation

Part 2: Pre-class work, tasks and participation in class

The final evaluation: the average of assignments 1-4 and active participation in lessons + completion of pre-class work and other course tasks on time (+/-)

NB:
Active attendance is required due to the nature of the studied subject. The student must be present in some specified lessons in order to be able to pass the course. The obligatory lessons will be informed by the teacher in more detail at the beginning of the course.
All evaluated assignments must be done even if they are returned late before any credits can be gained. If an evaluated assignment is not accepted when returned, it must be done again at the latest by the end of the course.
Absences cannot be compensated with extra work and there are no exceptions to deadlines.
If the student passes the course, it is not possible to raise the grade by redoing some of the assignments (as stated in the degree regulation).

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Evaluated assignments and other course tasks not completed.
Absence from obligatory lessons.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

One assignment not completed on time, average 1.5 from the other assignments (grade 2) or at least 1 (grade 1).
Pre-class work or other tasks not completed and/or absence from some obligatory lessons.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The average from the assignments at least 3.5 (grade 4) and 2.5 (grade 3).
Active demonstration of skills in lessons and pre-class work and other course tasks completed (grade 4). Attendance in obligatory lessons.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

All assignments completed on time and the average at least 4.5.
Active demonstration of skills in lessons and pre-class work and other course tasks completed on time. Attendance in obligatory lessons.

Objective

The aim of the course is to activate and develop the students’ field-relevant English language and communication skills. The students will gain professional skills in various spoken and written communicative situations encountered in working life and society. In addition, they will learn to utilize tools and techniques to further develop their skills in authentic, field-specific contexts. More specifically, students will focus on developing their language and communication skills in.
Upon completing the course, the students should have acquired skills to communicate at level B2 according to European Framework of Reference for Languages, which states that at B2-level students should be able to produce clear, coherent and well-structured texts, present detailed descriptions related to one’s field of interest, express and exchange opinions using fluent language, follow complex arguments, and read longer articles and reports.

Content

- writing professional, field-specific texts
- presenting and discussing field-specific topics in a professional manner
- reading field-specific texts and utilizing the information in professional contexts
- learning and using key terminology of the field
- becoming professional, autonomous language users in working life

Materials

Material available on itslearning.

Teaching methods

Learning by doing
Working in teams
Self-study

Exam schedules

Task-based assessment. No exams, no re-sits.
No possibility to redo an assignment/ assignments and raise the score.

International connections

Flipped classroom method
Working in teams, self-study

Completion alternatives

No optional ways to pass the course. The given instructions and deadlines must be followed.

Student workload

contact lessons 7 hrs (in weeks 43 and 49 according to the timetable)
online lessons 4 hrs
independent work 121 hrs

Course assignments:
- Professional Email
- Project meeting
- Reporting
- Presentation
- Pre-class work

Content scheduling

The course topics:
- Formal and Informal Language, Registers
- Professional emails
- Presentation skills
- Discussion skills
- Reporting
- Meetings

The course starts in week 43 and ends in week 49. A more detailed schedule is presented in itslearning.

Further information

The students need a working camera and microphone for the online lessons.

The course starts on Tuesday, October 24.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Task-based assessment.

The scale of 1-5 per assignment:
1 Email message
2 Project meeting
3 Abstract
4 Presentation

The final evaluation: the average of assignments 1-4 and active participation in lessons + completion of pre-class work on time (+/-)

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

More than 1 assignment not completed. Absence from online lessons and pre-class work not completed.

Objective

The aim of the course is to activate and develop the students’ field-relevant English language and communication skills. The students will gain professional skills in various spoken and written communicative situations encountered in working life and society. In addition, they will learn to utilize tools and techniques to further develop their skills in authentic, field-specific contexts. More specifically, students will focus on developing their language and communication skills in.
Upon completing the course, the students should have acquired skills to communicate at level B2 according to European Framework of Reference for Languages, which states that at B2-level students should be able to produce clear, coherent and well-structured texts, present detailed descriptions related to one’s field of interest, express and exchange opinions using fluent language, follow complex arguments, and read longer articles and reports.

Content

- writing professional, field-specific texts
- presenting and discussing field-specific topics in a professional manner
- reading field-specific texts and utilizing the information in professional contexts
- learning and using key terminology of the field
- becoming professional, autonomous language users in working life

Location and time

Sepänkatu campus, autumn 2018 from September to December

Materials

Online material provided in itslearning.
Field-specific material and sources chosen by the students.

Teaching methods

Self-study, practice, evaluated assignments, teamwork

Exam schedules

Task-based assessment. No exams or re-sits. No possibility to raise the grade or redo any course assignment (as stated in the degree regulation).

International connections

Flipped classroom method (theory studied individually and practice and guidance in class)
Teamwork
Learning by doing

Completion alternatives

No optional ways to pass the course other than completing the given assignments on time and participating in obligatory sessions.

Student workload

Contact teaching online and at the campus and students' own teamwork.
This is a hybrid course that includes both online and contact teaching.

Some lessons are obligatory. More information available in itslearning at the beginning of the course.

Evaluated assignments and self-study tasks, working in teams.

Content scheduling

The aim of the course is to activate and develop the students’ field-relevant English language and communication skills. The students gain professional skills in various spoken and written communicative situations encountered in working life and society. In addition, they learn to utilize tools and techniques to further develop their skills in authentic, field-specific contexts.
Upon completing the course, the students have acquired sufficient skills to communicate at level B2 of the European Framework of Reference for Languages which states that at level B2, students should be able to produce clear, coherent and well-structured texts, present detailed descriptions related to their field of interest, express and exchange opinions using fluent language, follow complex argumentation, and read longer articles and reports.

The course deals with various communicative situations in English. The course includes the following topics:
- Formal English, using correct register
- Making Contact through Email and Telephone
- Trade fairs & product presentations
- Reporting
- Professional Presentation Skills
- Project Meetings
- Discussion Skills
- The Pump Design Project (in co-operation with Pekka Jukantupa: Engineering Physics 2 and Antti Meriö)

Further information

The students need a laptop with a working microphone and camera for online lessons and are expected to participate actively.

Study material is provided in itslearning.

The course starts on Friday, January 12 according to the timetable.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Part 1:The evaluated assignments (grade 1-5):

The scale of 1-5 per assignment:
1 Professional Email
2 Online meeting
3 Presentation
4 Professional Report

Part 2: Pre-class work, tasks and participation in class

The final evaluation: the average of assignments 1-4 and active participation in lessons + completion of pre-class work and other course tasks on time (+/-)

NB:
Active attendance is required due to the nature of the studied subject. The student must be present in some specified lessons in order to be able to pass the course. The obligatory lessons will be informed by the teacher in more detail at the beginning of the course.
All evaluated assignments must be done even if they are returned late before any credits can be gained. If an evaluated assignment is not accepted when returned, it must be done again at the latest by the end of the course.
Absences cannot be compensated with extra work and there are no exceptions to deadlines.
If the student passes the course, it is not possible to raise the grade by redoing some of the assignments (as stated in the degree regulation).

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Evaluated assignments and other course tasks not completed.
Absence from obligatory lessons.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

One assignment not completed on time, average 1.5 from the other assignments (grade 2) or at least 1 (grade 1).
Pre-class work or other tasks not completed and/or absence from some obligatory lessons.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The average from the assignments at least 3.5 (grade 4) and 2.5 (grade 3).
Active demonstration of skills in lessons and pre-class work and other course tasks completed (grade 4). Attendance in obligatory lessons.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

All assignments completed on time and the average at least 4.5.
Active demonstration of skills in lessons and pre-class work and other course tasks completed on time. Attendance in obligatory lessons.

Objective

After a completed study unit the student
- has a grasp of the theoretical basis of the finite element method in structural mechanics, and
- can use finite element analysis software in the analysis of structures.

Content

- line structures: frame structures, trusses, steel beam structures

- surface structures: thin sheet metal structures, pressure vessels, shell constructions

- solid structures: 3D solid pieces, assemblies

- vibration mechanics, buckling, thermal stresses, and other special issues in structural mechanics.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course the student:
- Understands the fundamentals ofnatural scienceas a base of technological applications.
- Understands the basic theories of the modern physical world in order for him/her to be able to apply this knowledge in his/her future field of expertise.

Content

- Physical measurements and reporting
- Elasticity
- Resistivity
- Thermal expansion
- Friction
- Sound
- Acceleration
- Optional topic
- Workshop

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course the student:
- Understands the fundamentals ofnatural scienceas a base of technological applications.
- Understands the basic theories of the modern physical world in order for him/her to be able to apply this knowledge in his/her future field of expertise.

Content

- Physical measurements and reporting
- Elasticity
- Resistivity
- Thermal expansion
- Friction
- Sound
- Acceleration
- Optional topic
- Workshop

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course the student:
- Understands the fundamentals ofnatural scienceas a base of technological applications.
- Understands the basic theories of the modern physical world in order for him/her to be able to apply this knowledge in his/her future field of expertise.

Content

- Physical measurements and reporting
- Elasticity
- Resistivity
- Thermal expansion
- Friction
- Sound
- Acceleration
- Optional topic
- Workshop

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course, the student has basic skills in the design, use and troubleshooting the hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Content

After completing the course the student can choose the components and perform basic design of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. The course consists of theory lessons, examples of systems used in real life and laboratory simulations made with real components and also by using simulation softwares. 

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course, the student has basic skills in the design, use and troubleshooting the hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Content

After completing the course the student can choose the components and perform basic design of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. The course consists of theory lessons, examples of systems used in real life and laboratory simulations made with real components and also by using simulation softwares. 

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

This course includes the components and hydraulic and pneumatic systems themselves. Main goal is in criteria of choosing the correct components and designing of the system. The course consists of theory lessons, examples of systems used in real life and laboratory simulations made with real components and also by using simulation softwares.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Students are able to use creative ideation methods and apply comprehensive and user-oriented design thinking to find new design opportunities.

Content

The module consists of the following components:
- Creative thinking and ideating methods

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course the student:
- Understands the fundamentals ofnatural scienceas a base of technological applications.
- Understands the basic theories of the modern physical world in order for him/her to be able to apply this knowledge in his/her future field of expertise.

Content

Topics covered in course are (in the order shown):
• uniform motion
• uniform acceleration
• gravitational acceleration
• motion in two and three dimensions
• force and momentum
• law of momentum concervation
• force and acceleration
• action and reaction
• gravitational force
• normal forces
• frictional forces
• transmission of force by ropes and chains
• kinetic energy
• potential energy
• work-energy principle
• springs
• power
• power and drag forces in uniform motion
• power in uniformly accelerating motion
• impulse
• inelastic collisions
• rotational motion
• g-forces
• angular acceleration and centripetal force

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course the student:
- Understands the fundamentals ofnatural scienceas a base of technological applications.
- Understands the basic theories of the modern physical world in order for him/her to be able to apply this knowledge in his/her future field of expertise.

Content

Topics covered in course are (in the order shown):
• uniform motion
• uniform acceleration
• gravitational acceleration
• motion in two and three dimensions
• force and momentum
• law of momentum concervation
• force and acceleration
• action and reaction
• gravitational force
• normal forces
• frictional forces
• transmission of force by ropes and chains
• kinetic energy
• potential energy
• work-energy principle
• springs
• power
• power and drag forces in uniform motion
• power in uniformly accelerating motion
• impulse
• inelastic collisions
• rotational motion
• g-forces
• angular acceleration and centripetal force

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

This course offers the frame of reference, within which the student is given an opportunity to master key physical fundamentals and characteristic approaches in engineering:
- Make use of The International System of Units to interpret and explain engineering knowledge.
- Interpret and solve physical quantity equations together with their results and variations in physical quantities and their influences.
- Explain dependences between physical quantities by defining new physical quantities and interpreting natural phenomena.
- Evaluate validity and application of used physical and engineering concepts and methods.
- Generalize fundamental physical concepts and principles together with fundamental interactions and conservation laws as unifying element in physical phenomena

Content

- Fluid mechanics
- Temperature and a change in it
- Thermal energy
- Thermal energy transfer
- Magnetic field

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course the student can:
- operate with mathematical expressions related to technology
- to formulate the simple mathematical model
- solve equations
- understand the concept of a function and recognizes the characteristic properties of different basic functions
- solve equations involving basic functions and apply them in practical problems
- recognize graphs of basic functions
- understand basic terminology of geometry
- calculate areas and volumes of two- and three-dimensional objects
- apply vectors to technical problems

Content

- Mathematical expressions
- Basic Functions and terminology
- Basic of Vectors and Trigonometric

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course the student can:
- operate with mathematical expressions related to technology
- to formulate the simple mathematical model
- solve equations
- understand the concept of a function and recognizes the characteristic properties of different basic functions
- solve equations involving basic functions and apply them in practical problems
- recognize graphs of basic functions
- understand basic terminology of geometry
- calculate areas and volumes of two- and three-dimensional objects
- apply vectors to technical problems

Content

- Mathematical expressions
- Basic Functions and terminology
- Basic of Vectors and Trigonometric

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course the student can:
- operate with mathematical expressions related to technology
- to formulate the simple mathematical model
- solve equations
- understand the concept of a function and recognizes the characteristic properties of different basic functions
- solve equations involving basic functions and apply them in practical problems
- recognize graphs of basic functions
- understand basic terminology of geometry
- calculate areas and volumes of two- and three-dimensional objects
- apply vectors to technical problems

Content

- Mathematical expressions
- Basic Functions and terminology
- Basic of Vectors and Trigonometric

Materials

Edita; Insinöörin matematiikka; Ari Tuomenlehto & co.
Itslearning-site and material linked there.

Teaching methods

The teaching is based on contact teaching, exercises and ViLLE-excercises.
One of the teaching sessions emphasizes in weekly exercises.

Exam schedules

The first mid exam on week 43.
The second mid exam on week 50.

There is a possibility of taking a full exam in January and February. A mid exam cannot be redone.

International connections

Teaching sessions consist of theory and examples. The focus on learning is placed on the activity of the student in participation and working on exercises.

Completion alternatives

Finishing the final exam.

Student workload

5 credits = 134 hours of work by the student

35 * 2 h = 70 h contact teaching
2 * 2 h = 4 h exams
60 h personal studying (approximately 5 hours a week) including working on exercises and preparing for exams.

Content scheduling

Compentence objectives

After completing the course, the student:
- Can handle mathematical expressions and formulas within the engineering framework.
- Understands the principles of solving equations, and can solve equations encountered within technical applications
- Understands the basics of vector algebra and can apply vector for modeling and solving technical problems.
- Understands the basics concepts of geometry and trigonometry, and can apply the in modeling and problem solving
- Understands the concept of function and knows basic properties of functions.
- Can apply functions for modeling and solving technical problems.
- Understands the basic concepts of matrix algebra
- Can apply groups of equations for modeling and solving technical problems
- Can apply correct mathematical notations within the engineering framework.
- Content of the study unit
- Representation of numbers
- Integers, rationals and Reals
- Basic mathematical operations and the order of operations
- Rational expressions, Powers and Polynomials
- Polynomial functions and polynomial equations of first or second degree
- Simultaneous equations
- Roots and root equations
- Exponential functions and exponential equations
- Logarithmic functions and logarithmic equations
- Unit circle and radians
- Trigonometric functions and trigonometric equations
- The sine and cosine rules and solving common triangles
- Basic concepts of vector algebra and modeling with vectors
- Scalar product and cross product of vectors
- Basics of matrix algebra, determinant, inverse matrix
- Field-specific content.

Further information

Informing is done during contact teaching, by email or in the ITS-learning site. If you want to contact the teacher, please do it via email.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Course points (max 42 p) consist of:

Exercises 0-7 p.
ViLLE exercises 0-3 p.

and EITHER

Mid exam 1: 0-16 p
Mid exam 2: 0-16 p

OR

Final exam 0-32p

A passed grade requires 10 points in total from mid exams or 10 points from the final exam. After this the grade is given by the following table:

Grade 1: 16 course ponts
Grade 2: 21 course points
Grade 3: 26 course points
Grade 4: 31 course points
Grade 5: 36 course points

Objective

After completing the course the student can:
- operate with mathematical expressions related to technology
- to formulate the simple mathematical model
- solve equations
- understand the concept of a function and recognizes the characteristic properties of different basic functions
- solve equations involving basic functions and apply them in practical problems
- recognize graphs of basic functions
- understand basic terminology of geometry
- calculate areas and volumes of two- and three-dimensional objects
- apply vectors to technical problems

Content

- Mathematical expressions
- Basic Functions and terminology
- Basic of Vectors and Trigonometric

Materials

Edita; Insinöörin matematiikka; Ari Tuomenlehto & co.
Itslearning-site and material linked there.

Teaching methods

The teaching is based on contact teaching, exercises and ViLLE-excercices.
Course has 8 mandatory teaching sessions which focus on excericices.

Exam schedules

The first mid exam on week 9.
The second mid exam on week 16.

There is a possibility of taking a full exam in May and August. A mid exam cannot be redone.

International connections

Teaching sessions consist of theory and examples. The focus on learning is placed on the activity of the student in participation and working on exercises.

Completion alternatives

Finishing the final exam.

Student workload

5 credits = 134 hours of work by the student

36 * 2 h = 72 h contact teaching
2 * 2 h = 4 h exams
58 h personal studying (approximately 5 hours a week) including working on exercises and preparing for exams.

Content scheduling

Compentence objectives

After completing the course, the student:
- Can handle mathematical expressions and formulas within the engineering framework.
- Understands the principles of solving equations, and can solve equations encountered within technical applications
- Understands the basics of vector algebra and can apply vector for modeling and solving technical problems.
- Understands the basics concepts of geometry and trigonometry, and can apply the in modeling and problem solving
- Understands the concept of function and knows basic properties of functions.
- Can apply functions for modeling and solving technical problems.
- Understands the basic concepts of matrix algebra
- Can apply groups of equations for modeling and solving technical problems
- Can apply correct mathematical notations within the engineering framework.
- Content of the study unit
- Representation of numbers
- Integers, rationals and Reals
- Basic mathematical operations and the order of operations
- Rational expressions, Powers and Polynomials
- Polynomial functions and polynomial equations of first or second degree
- Simultaneous equations
- Roots and root equations
- Exponential functions and exponential equations
- Logarithmic functions and logarithmic equations
- Unit circle and radians
- Trigonometric functions and trigonometric equations
- The sine and cosine rules and solving common triangles
- Basic concepts of vector algebra and modeling with vectors
- Scalar product and cross product of vectors
- Basics of matrix algebra, determinant, inverse matrix
- Field-specific content.

Further information

Informing is done during contact teaching, by email or in the ITS-learning site. If you want to contact the teacher, please do it via email.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Course points (max 42 p) consist of:

Exercises 0-6 p.
ViLLE exercises 0-4 p.

and EITHER

Mid exam 1: 0-16 p
Mid exam 2: 0-16 p

OR

Final exam 0-32p

A passed grade requires 10 points in total from mid exams or 10 points from the final exam. After this the grade is given by the following table:

Grade 1: 16 course ponts
Grade 2: 21 course points
Grade 3: 26 course points
Grade 4: 31 course points
Grade 5: 36 course points

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has under 16 course points OR has not attended the mandatory sessions OR has not acquired 40 % of all possible points from ViLLE exercises..

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has attended the mandatory sessions AND gathered 16-25 course points.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student has attended the mandatory sessions AND gathered 26-35 course points.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has attended the mandatory sessions AND gathered at least 36 course points.

Objective

After completing the course the student can:
- operate with mathematical expressions related to technology
- to formulate the simple mathematical model
- solve equations
- understand the concept of a function and recognizes the characteristic properties of different basic functions
- solve equations involving basic functions and apply them in practical problems
- recognize graphs of basic functions
- understand basic terminology of geometry
- calculate areas and volumes of two- and three-dimensional objects
- apply vectors to technical problems

Content

- Mathematical expressions
- Basic Functions and terminology
- Basic of Vectors and Trigonometric

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course the student:
- knows how to compute areas and volumes in general
- understands relationships between different physical effects
- is able to create a mathematical model to a problem

Content

- Definite Integral
- Methods of integration
- Differential equations

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course the student:
- knows how to compute areas and volumes in general
- understands relationships between different physical effects
- is able to create a mathematical model to a problem

Content

- Definite Integral
- Methods of integration
- Differential equations

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course the student:
- knows how to compute areas and volumes in general
- understands relationships between different physical effects
- is able to create a mathematical model to a problem

Content

- Definite Integral
- Methods of integration
- Differential equations

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

-

Content

-

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

-

Content

-

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

- The student has a general operational understanding of the most common machine elements.
- The student is also capable of dimensioning and selecting the components above.

Content

The basics of machine elements and their designs are considered:
- V belt drives
- Roller bearings
- Shaft dimensioning
- Shaft-boss connections
- Screw connections
- Gears and gearwheels
- Chain drives
- Toothed belt drives

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The basics of machine elements and their designs are considered. 

Content

- Welding, screw and glue connections- fatigue calculation of shafts- bearings- shaft couplings- gear calculations and dimensioning- chains and belts.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

- The student has a general operational understanding of the most common machine elements.
- The student is also capable of dimensioning and selecting the components above.

Content

The basics of machine elements and their designs are considered:
- V belt drives
- Roller bearings
- Shaft dimensioning
- Shaft-boss connections
- Screw connections
- Gears and gearwheels
- Chain drives
- Toothed belt drives

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

In the end of course student:
- is capable to select and dimension those machine elements which are not included in basic course.
- has improved his/her skills to the level required in machine project course
- can discuss the same technical language with machine design experts

Content

The main topics of the course are:
- Springs
- Slide bearings
- Clutches and brakes
- Lubrication and sealings
- Variable speed drives
Course includes dimensioning practices and an excursion to a industrial company.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

In the end of course student:
- is familiar with the general requirements set for machine design
- has skills to design a working and manufacturing friendly mechanical machine
- is able to work in a design team
- understands the importance of quality, time schedules, production issues and cost control
- is capable to use modularisation, standard parts and machine design software programs

Content

During the course a mechanical machine based on given specification is designed. The design task is shared to work packages and scheduled targeting to production plans as a final result. The operation of the machine to be simulated if possible. Design task degree of difficulty is fitted comparable with the credits.

The designed machine will be built and tested during the following modules.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After a completed study unit the student
- has a grasp of the relevant machine tools, NC programming and cutting tools, including the parameters and cutting geometry of the cutting tools, and
- is capable of devising a machining plan and of selecting the correct machine tool, the method of securing the tool, and the cutting parameters.

Content

- the basics of metal cutting
- steel geometry
- cutting parameters
- cutting techniques and machine tools
- securing of workpieces
- production systems in machining.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

Content:
- principles of machine vision
- camera techniques and optics
- significance of lighting
- control system connections
- RF tags and radio frequency identification
- production measurements

Evaluation scale

H-5

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

In the end of course student:
- is familiar with the general requirements set for machine design
- has skills to design a working and manufacturing friendly mechanical machine
- is able to work in a design team
- understands the importance of quality, time schedules, production issues and cost control
- is capable to use modularisation, standard parts and machine design software programs

Content

During the course a mechanical machine based on given specification is designed. The design task is shared to work packages and scheduled targeting to production plans as a final result. The operation of the machine to be simulated if possible. Design task degree of difficulty is fitted comparable with the credits.

The designed machine will be built and tested during the following modules.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

- The student has a general operational understanding of the most common machine elements.
- The student is also capable of dimensioning and selecting the components above.

Content

The basics of machine elements and their designs are considered:
- V belt drives
- Roller bearings
- Shaft dimensioning
- Shaft-boss connections
- Screw connections
- Gears and gearwheels
- Chain drives
- Toothed belt drives

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student understands the life cycle aspects of products and services, different design requirements, and knows how to define design through them. The student is able to process the creative thinking outcomes into product and service concepts.

Content

The module consists of the following components:
- Applying creative thinking and ideating for concept designing

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After course the student::
- understands the fundamentals of maintenance and reliability, and their economical importance to the companies
- can apply technics and design process for maintenance and reliability
- can recognize different data systems concerning maintenance and reliability
- knows the principle of ongoing improving.

Content

- Terms of maintenance
- Importance of maintenance to the company
- Strategies and design principlesof maintenance
- Data systems
- Maintenance methods
- Ongoing improving.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Opinnot suoritettuaan Opiskelija osaa eritellä levytyö- ja hitsaustekniikan tuotanto- ja mekanisointilaitteiden sekä työvälineiden toimintaperiaatteethallitsee levytyön ja hitsaustekniikan käsitteet, määritelmät, laatustandardit ja suoritusparametritosaa suunnitella levytyö- ja hitsaustuotannon tarvitsemat toimenpiteet sekä materiaaleihin ja valmistukseen liittyvät kustannus- ja laatutekijät.

Content

levytyötekniikan leikkausmenetelmät, materiaalien vaatimat työstötavat ja levyn muovausmenetelmäthitsaustekniikan keskeiset hitsausmenetelmät, teräksen hitsattavuus, tuotannon mekanisointi sekä hitsausteknologian laatutekijätlaadun hallinta ja keskeiset teräslevyrakenteen suunnitteluseikat

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course the student:
- Understands the meaning of the strength analysis with respect to safety of structures and in economical use of materials.
- Can design relatively simple structures where the force quantities can be evaluated by means of statics equilibrium.

Content

- Stresses and deformations in axially loaded members
- Pure shear stresses in pins and screws
- Stress section modulus, shear stress and twisting angle in torque shafts.
- Force and moment diagrams in beam bending
- Stress section modulus and bending stress in beam bending
- Shear stresses in beam bending

Materials

Lectures are based on:
Tapio Salmi, Sami Pajunen: Lujuusoppi. Pressus OY Tampere 2010
Extra material
Karhunen, Lassila, Pyy, Räsänen, Saikkonen ja Suosara: Lujuusoppi, Otatieto Oy
e-kirjoja linkki löytyy Optimasta
Case, John, et al. Strength of Materials and Structures, Elsevier Science & Technology, 1999.
Hopkins, Dale, and Surya Patnaik. Strength of Materials : A New Unified Theory for the 21st Century, Elsevier Science & Technology, 2003.
Hearn, E. J.. Mechanics of Materials : An Introduction to the Mechanics of Elastic and Plastic Deformation of Solids and Structural Materials, Elsevier Science & Technology, 1997.
Bolton, W. C., and Ivan Koppel. Mechanical Science, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2006.

Teaching methods

The course is implemented via Flipped Learning method. All the lectures are available via links in optima Lujuusopin perusteet workspace. It is students duty to get to know the material beforehand.

International connections

Flipped learning

Completion alternatives

solving exercises independently remotely and return them admitted before the deadline.

Student workload

During the course about 30 strength of materials exercises is solved in contact hours.

Content scheduling

After completing the course the student:

Understands the meaning of the strength analysis with respect to safety of structures and in economical use of materials.
Can design relatively simple structures where the force quantities can be evaluated by means of statics equilibrium.
Stresses and deformations in axially loaded members
Pure shear stresses in pins and screws
the principles of torsional stress
Force and moment diagrams in beam bending
Stress section modulus and bending stress in beam bending
The exact timetable can be found from ITsLearning strength of the materials implementation.

Further information

https://turkuamk.itslearning.com/

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Passing the course (grade 1) is possible by completing remote assignments. See the learning portal for more detailed instructions. Achieving better grades requires taking the exam.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The total points of the exercises are not enough to pass. 40% of the points have not been achieved in the exam.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The total points of the exam and assignments exceed 40%.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The total points of the exam and assignments exceed 80%.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The total points of the exam and assignments exceed 87%.

Objective

After completing the course the student:
- understands the influence of inertia forces and moments to the structures

- analyze the strength of a relatively complex structures

- be able to design structures based on ultimate limit state

- be able to design shafts and buckling structures

- knows the methods to design structures under alternate stress

Content

- kinematics

- kinetics

- deflection curve formula

- torsion shaft design

- buckling

- fatique

Materials

Whole course material is available in Optima portal.

Teaching methods

The course is implemented via Flipped Learning method. All the lectures are available via links in optima Lujuusopin perusteet workspace. It is students duty to get to know the material beforehand.

International connections

Flipped learning

Completion alternatives

solving exercises independently remotely and return them admitted before the deadline.

Student workload

During the course about 15 strength of materials and 25 dynamics exercises is solved in contact hours.

Content scheduling

-Basic of kinematics and kinetics
-In this second course related to strength of materials, the student concentrates on methods to evaluate the deflections in bended beam structures. Furthermore, the shearing stresses and angular deformations and shafts under torsion are considered. Also, principles of buckling and fatigue analysis will be discussed.
Exact TIme table is available in ITslearning portals work space

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Passing the course (grade 1) is possible by completing remote assignments. See the learning portal for more detailed instructions. Achieving better grades requires taking the exam.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The total points of the exercises are not enough to pass. 40% of the points have not been achieved in the exam.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The total points of the exam and assignments exceed 40%.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The total points of the exam and assignments exceed 80%.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The total points of the exam and assignments exceed 87%.

Objective

After completing the course the student:
- understands the influence of inertia forces and moments to the structures

- analyze the strength of a relatively complex structures

- be able to design structures based on ultimate limit state

- be able to design shafts and buckling structures

- knows the methods to design structures under alternate stress

Content

- kinematics

- kinetics

- deflection curve formula

- torsion shaft design

- buckling

- fatique

Materials

Whole course material is available in Optima portal.

Teaching methods

The course is implemented via Flipped Learning method. All the lectures are available via links in optima Lujuusopin perusteet workspace. It is students duty to get to know the material beforehand.

International connections

Flipped learning

Completion alternatives

solving exercises independently remotely and return them admitted before the deadline.

Student workload

During the course about 15 strength of materials and 25 dynamics exercises is solved in contact hours.

Content scheduling

-Basic of kinematics and kinetics
-In this second course related to strength of materials, the student concentrates on methods to evaluate the deflections in bended beam structures. Furthermore, the shearing stresses and angular deformations and shafts under torsion are considered. Also, principles of buckling and fatigue analysis will be discussed.
Exact TIme table is available in ITslearning portals work space

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Passing the course (grade 1) is possible by completing remote assignments. See the learning portal for more detailed instructions. Achieving better grades requires taking the exam.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The total points of the exercises are not enough to pass. 40% of the points have not been achieved in the exam.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The total points of the exam and assignments exceed 40%.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The total points of the exam and assignments exceed 80%.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The total points of the exam and assignments exceed 87%.

Objective

After completing the course, the student:
- understands the chances and limitations of modelling in design process
- can make simple flow, heat transfer, engine and power plant models .

Content

Computer aided engineering, modelling and simulation to be made with applied software.

Materials

Will be provided by the teacher during the course.

Teaching methods

- Short lectures
- Learning by doing
- Project-based learning
- Tutorial and hands-on
- Project work

Exam schedules

- No exam

International connections

Short lectures, tutorials and supervised learning

Student workload

135 h of work load in total as explained in below
-------------------------------------------------------------
45 h: classroom learning
45 h: mini project (CFD)
45 h: mini project (Simulink)

Content scheduling

*********** Part -1: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) **********
week 2: Lecture - Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
week 3: CFD tutorial 1- Flow through cylindrical straight duct
week 4: CFD tutorial 2- Duct with 90 degree bend: comparison of sharp vs smooth turn
week 5: CFD tutorial 3- Flow through a Venturi duct
week 6: CFD tutorial 4- Axisymmetric 2D flows: comparison to same case in 3D
week 7: CFD Project - Annular s-duct end wall design
week 8: break
week 9: CFD Project - Annular s-duct end wall design
week 10: CFD Project - Annular s-duct end wall design
*********** Part -2 : Simulink *********
week 11: Lecture - Introduction to Simulink modeling
week 12: Simulink tutorial 1: solution of differential equations / physics models
week 13: Simulink tutorial 2: solution of differential equations / physics models
week 14: Simulink tutorial 3: Introduction to PID control
week 15: Simulink Project: Cruise control
week 16: Simulink Project: Cruise control
week 17: Simulink Project: Cruise control

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

- The final grade (0-5) will be determined according to the points obtained from the below items:
1) CFD classroom tutorials (20 %)
2) CFD project (30%)
3) Simulink classroom tutorials (20%)
4) Simulink project (30%)
- No exam.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Less than 40% of the total points

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Grade 1: between 40-54% of the points
Grade 2: between 55-69% of the points

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Grade 3: between 70-79% of the points
Grade 4: between 80-89% of the points

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Grade 5: Above 90% of the points.

Objective

After a completed course the student
- can specify product requirements and the principles of materials selection
- can establish alternatives for the material of a product and produce strength calculations
- knows the strength properties of metal materials and the technical requirements for manufacturing
- can compare the use of steel and aluminium alloys by calculation
- knows commonly used plastic materials and some of the physical and technical properties thereof
in the development of a plastic product or in designing a plastic component, is capable of take into account the properties of plastic materials and the manufacturing techniques required.

Content

- materials property profiles and requirement profile for product
- high-strength steels
- aluminium alloys and their use
- lightening of a structure
- properties and testing standards for plastic materials
exploitation of plastics.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course the student:
- knows properties of common steel, aluminum and cast irons
- knows where to use plastics and composites in machine design
- understands how mechanical and heat treatment affects for steel properties
- knows how to use systematic material selection process

Content

- Material testing
- Steels and steel manufacturing
- Cast irons and aluminums
- Titan and nickel alloys
- Plastics and ceramics
- Internal structure of metal
- Plastic deformation of metal
- Heat treatment of steels
- Corrosion prevention
- Wooden materials
- Stone and concrete materials
- Chemicals

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course the student:
- knows properties of common steel, aluminum and cast irons
- knows where to use plastics and composites in machine design
- understands how mechanical and heat treatment affects for steel properties
- knows how to use systematic material selection process

Content

- Material testing
- Steels and steel manufacturing
- Cast irons and aluminums
- Titan and nickel alloys
- Plastics and ceramics
- Internal structure of metal
- Plastic deformation of metal
- Heat treatment of steels
- Corrosion prevention
- Wooden materials
- Stone and concrete materials
- Chemicals

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course the student:
- knows properties of common steel, aluminum and cast irons
- knows where to use plastics and composites in machine design
- understands how mechanical and heat treatment affects for steel properties
- knows how to use systematic material selection process

Content

- Material testing
- Steels and steel manufacturing
- Cast irons and aluminums
- Titan and nickel alloys
- Plastics and ceramics
- Internal structure of metal
- Plastic deformation of metal
- Heat treatment of steels
- Corrosion prevention
- Wooden materials
- Stone and concrete materials
- Chemicals

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After a completed study unit the student
- has a grasp of product and production measuring operations and the documentation thereof
- is aware of the impact of errors in measuring on product quality and can statistically handle errors
- can plan product and production measuring operations.

Content

- engineering workshop measuring devices
- standards of measurement
- error analysis and corrective action
- statistical methods and quality verification.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After the course student knows different definitions of design thinking and is able to apply design thinking viewpoint and some of the methods in different challenges and in multidisciplinary teams and different fields.

Content

Design thinking as a way of observing, seeing, and sensing the world.
Design thinking as methods of making sense of the complexity.

Design Thinking 5 ECTS course fits for anyone, who wishes to learn holistic human and experimental approach to be exploited in different challenges in different professional fields.

The course is structured in Introduction and in four main themes (A4DT - Approach Four Design Thinking):
1. Holistic View
2. Human View
3. Experimenting / prototyping
4. Concept Design

Each theme includes group tasks that are built on previous tasks.

Materials

Reading

Brown, T. 2019. Change by design: how design thinking transforms organizations and inspires innovation

VanPatter, GK, Pastor; E.; Jones, P. 2020. Rethinking Design Thinking: Making Sense of the Future That Has Already Arrived

Burnett, B. & Evans, D. 2016. Designing Your Life, How to build a well-lived, joyful life.

Raami, A. 2015. Intuition unleashed: on the application and development of intuition in the creative process.
https://aaltodoc.aalto.fi/handle/123456789/15347

Raami, A. 2020. Intuitio3: Yhteys mahdottomaan ratkaisuun.

Hyppönen, H. 2020. Luomiskertomus: Matkalla luovuuden tulevaisuuteen.

Miettinen, S. (toim.) 2021: Muotoilun avaimet älykkääseen teollisuuteen ja liiketoiminnan ketterään kehittämiseen.

Teaching methods

Exercises, project work, reporting and reflections, peer learning.

International connections

Innovation pedagogy

Student workload

The scope of the course is 5 ects, which corresponds to 185h of work input (1 ects = 27h)
Assignments:
-individual exercises and reports
-team exersices
-team project

Content scheduling

Fall semester 2023, Tuesdays and Fridays in 3-4 hour periods. Possibly teaching also on Wednesday afternoons.

During the course, design thinking is learned both in general and in relation to designing your own life.

The study consists of exercises, assignments, a work life project and active teamwork..

Design thinking is introduced through literature, internet links and guidance and reading group discussions and is applied in the service design project.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is evaluated on a scale of 0 - 5.

The grade is influenced by active participation in the tasks and team work, completion of assignments and a project with professionalism, and adherence to the agreed schedule.

Assessment criteria (Individual exercises and reports, team exercises):
- Extent and utilization of information acquisition in working
- Reflection, understanding perspectives and perceiving wholes
- Diversity of ideas and options
- Returning tasks on agreed schedule

In addition to teachers´ assessment, the peer assessment will be taken into consideration.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Quantity: the work is not completed and or,
Quality: the minimum content requirements are not met.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Sufficient 1
Theory and methodology are poorly understood. The implementation in assignments are poor.
Research, communication and documentation are hardly acceptable.
Moderate participation.

Satisfactory 2
Appear to grasp theory and have made a start in showing its applicability in assignments.
Research, communication and documentation are acceptable.
Moderate participation.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Good 3
Understanding of theory and applicability of methods in assignments, but work could be stronger.
Research, communication and documentation are good.
Active participation.

Very Good 4
General understanding of theory and methods, very good implementation in assignments.
Reliable research, innovative work and communication and documentation on good level.
Very active participation.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
Mastery of theory and methods, proficiency of implementation of them in assignments.
Outstanding research, innovative work and excellent communication and documentation.
Very active participation.

Objective

- Student understands the meaning and possibilities of visual thinking and communication in design.
- Student is able to use the common computer craphics and presentation programs in professionally presenting the designs.
- Student is able to apply digital 2D- and 3D programs in the design process phases and multidiscipline working environment.
- Student is able to transfer and convert digital files for the digital manufacturing.

Content

Study module includes the following parts:
- 2D and 3D programs in digital product development environment
- Digital production process, CAD/CAM basics
- Presentation materials and skills

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

- develop study skills required in studies at a university of applied sciences
- plan their use of time
- improve their self-regulation and taking responsibility for their studies
- act in a constructive manner in their study group
- assess their own career wishes and needs for development
- identify duties of a mechanical engineer

Content

- study skills and studying at a university of applied sciences
- working in a group
- planning and managing the use of time
- starting to build the professional identity

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

- develop study skills required in studies at a university of applied sciences
- plan their use of time
- improve their self-regulation and taking responsibility for their studies
- act in a constructive manner in their study group
- assess their own career wishes and needs for development
- identify duties of a mechanical engineer

Content

- study skills and studying at a university of applied sciences
- working in a group
- planning and managing the use of time
- starting to build the professional identity

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Student understands the service design concept and is able to apply service design methods as part of the user oriented design skill set.
Student is able to implement co-design processes in the organization and understands the possibilities of the design approach in society .
Student knows the elements of corporate image and is able to take part of designing it by the corporate strategy.

Content

Study module includes the following parts:
- Service design and strategic design

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Harjoittelun tavoitteena on oppia omassa ammatissa käytettäviä työtehtäviä, työskentelytapoja sekä tarvittavia tietoja ja taitoja. Tavoitteena on myös tutustuttaa opiskelija organisaatioiden toimintaan ja sosiaalisiin suhteisiin sekä antaa käsitys tuottavuuden, kehittyneen toiminta-ajatuksen, kannattavuuden ja yrittäjyyden merkityksestä.

Content

The extent of the practical training is 30 ects, which corresponds to 20 weeks of working. Part of the training should be basic training usually in the area of mechanical engineering. Students must report one period of the professional training. Basic training is supervised by the school and it is approved by the degree programme manager in mechanical engineering.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The extent of the practical training is 30 ects, which corresponds to 20 weeks of working. Part of the training should be basic training usually in the area of mechanical engineering. Students must report one period of the professional training. Basic training is supervised by the school and it is approved by the degree programme manager in mechanical engineering.

Content

The extent of the practical training is 30 ects, which corresponds to 20 weeks of working. Part of the training should be basic training usually in the area of mechanical engineering. Students must report one period of the professional training. Basic training is supervised by the school and it is approved by the degree programme manager in mechanical engineering.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The extent of the practical training is 30 ects, which corresponds to 20 weeks of working. Part of the training should be basic training usually in the area of mechanical engineering. Students must report one period of the professional training. Basic training is supervised by the school and it is approved by the degree programme manager in mechanical engineering.

Content

The extent of the practical training is 30 ects, which corresponds to 20 weeks of working. Part of the training should be basic training usually in the area of mechanical engineering. Students must report one period of the professional training. Basic training is supervised by the school and it is approved by the degree programme manager in mechanical engineering.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course, the student:
- has basic knowledge of an engine calculation methods, constructions and operation
- can describe different engine applications
- hasbasic understanding of engine auxiliary systems.

Content

- Historical overwiev
- Classification of combustion engines
- Basic calculations and operational parameters
- Theoretical cycle and gas exhange processes
- Charging
- Cooling, lubrication and bearings
- Engines construction methods and materials.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Having completed the course, the student is able to:
- explain the central concepts of project management
- identify sources of financing for projects
- draw up a project application and project proposal
- make the schedule, cost estimate and budget for the project
- document and follow the realisation of the project.

Content

- Central concepts related to project management
- Identifying sources of financing
- Project application and project proposal
- Schedule, cost estimate and budget for the project
- Documentation and follow-up of the project
- Risk and change management

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Students are able to use different degrees of models and prototypes to illustrate planned solutions, test their functionality, communicate plans, and plan ahead. The student is able to choose materials and techniques suitable for prototyping with regard the stage of design process, the application, the feasibility, the costs and the timetables.

Content

The module consists of the following components:
- Prototyping methods

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Activity, made works, self- and group evaluation.

Objective

After completing the course, the student:
- has understanding of exhaust gas emission formation in different power plants and engines
- can describe emission reduction technologies.       

Content

- Exhaust gas emission legislation and emission calculations
- Emission reduction affecting to combustion
- Emission reduction processes and equipment.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

knows the basics of using a microcontroller (e.g., Arduino)
can make simple programs in Arduino IDE environment or similar
understands and is able to modify more complicated programs
understands the structure of the chosen microcontroller
can identify and use electronic components
is able to design simple electric circuits
can build electric circuits on a breadboard
understands the basic principles of 3D modelling and can make simple 3D models with help of a 3D modelling software (e.g., Tinkercad)
understands how 3D printing works (FDM)
can design and manufacture a machine part or a structure for 3D printing
is able to design, make and test a simple machine or a robot that uses a microcontroller. The method of 3D printing is used to manufacture the machine parts.
knows the fields of engineering related to the course topics

Content

Using and programming an Arduino microcontroller
Structure and functions
Basic commands
Simple programs and editing a program
Designing an electronic circuit on a breadboard
Making electric circuits on a breadboard
Basics of 3D modelling in e.g., Tinkercad software
Design for 3D printing
Making a sketch with dimensions
3D modelling the sketch
Designing the physical parts of a simple machine or a robot
Assembly and testing
Introduction of different engineering fields related to the course topics

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Opiskelija tuntee ruotsin kielen alkeiden ja keskeiset kielioppirakenteet sekä hallitsee sellaisen suullisessa ja kirjallisessa viestinnässä tarvittavan sanaston, että hän selviytyy muista koulutusohjelmansa ruotsin kielen opinnoista.

Content

Aihepiirit ovat arkipäivän elämän tilanteita: opiskelu, työ, työharjoittelu, matkustaminen, puhelinkeskustelut, tietokoneet, messut. Aihepiirien avulla opiskelija osaa käyttää keskeisiä ruotsin rakenteita sekä suullisesti että kirjallisesti.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

Opiskelija tuntee ruotsin kielen alkeiden ja keskeiset kielioppirakenteet sekä hallitsee sellaisen suullisessa ja kirjallisessa viestinnässä tarvittavan sanaston, että hän selviytyy muista koulutusohjelmansa ruotsin kielen opinnoista.

Content

Aihepiirit ovat arkipäivän elämän tilanteita: opiskelu, työ, työharjoittelu, matkustaminen, puhelinkeskustelut, tietokoneet, messut. Aihepiirien avulla opiskelija osaa käyttää keskeisiä ruotsin rakenteita sekä suullisesti että kirjallisesti.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

The student is able to act in a purposeful way in communicating and interacting in working life situations. He/she is able to take into consideration the receiver, the situation and the demands of the field and to communicate in an analytical, understandable and convincing manner.
The student is able and willing to develop his/her skills in the Finnish language and communication as part of his/her professional competence.

Content

Students know how to
-interpret the professional texts in their own field as part of information literacy skills and use their skills in new, different situations (for instance, text analysis and summary)
-write factual, consistent and understandable texts (for instance, small scale studies, reports, essays, professional presentations using source material) and to give references to sources according to given instructions (the basics of research communication)
-use up-to-date tools as support for their own linguistic ability in proof-reading (central contents in correcting language and text)
-act in a professional way in the verbal communication situations in working life, and to prepare for diverse speaking situations in a purposeful way (i.e. with the help of situation analysis and analysis plan)
-express themselves clearly using visual aids and by using language appropriate to the situation
-assess their own communication skills (the language and structure of spoken and written language, factors affecting readability and understandability, the effectiveness of the message)and to give and receive constructive criticism

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student is able to act in a purposeful way in communicating and interacting in working life situations. He/she is able to take into consideration the receiver, the situation and the demands of the field and to communicate in an analytical, understandable and convincing manner.
The student is able and willing to develop his/her skills in the Finnish language and communication as part of his/her professional competence.

Content

Students know how to
-interpret the professional texts in their own field as part of information literacy skills and use their skills in new, different situations (for instance, text analysis and summary)
-write factual, consistent and understandable texts (for instance, small scale studies, reports, essays, professional presentations using source material) and to give references to sources according to given instructions (the basics of research communication)
-use up-to-date tools as support for their own linguistic ability in proof-reading (central contents in correcting language and text)
-act in a professional way in the verbal communication situations in working life, and to prepare for diverse speaking situations in a purposeful way (i.e. with the help of situation analysis and analysis plan)
-express themselves clearly using visual aids and by using language appropriate to the situation
-assess their own communication skills (the language and structure of spoken and written language, factors affecting readability and understandability, the effectiveness of the message)and to give and receive constructive criticism

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student is able to act in a purposeful way in communicating and interacting in working life situations. He/she is able to take into consideration the receiver, the situation and the demands of the field and to communicate in an analytical, understandable and convincing manner.
The student is able and willing to develop his/her skills in the Finnish language and communication as part of his/her professional competence.

Content

Students know how to
-interpret the professional texts in their own field as part of information literacy skills and use their skills in new, different situations (for instance, text analysis and summary)
-write factual, consistent and understandable texts (for instance, small scale studies, reports, essays, professional presentations using source material) and to give references to sources according to given instructions (the basics of research communication)
-use up-to-date tools as support for their own linguistic ability in proof-reading (central contents in correcting language and text)
-act in a professional way in the verbal communication situations in working life, and to prepare for diverse speaking situations in a purposeful way (i.e. with the help of situation analysis and analysis plan)
-express themselves clearly using visual aids and by using language appropriate to the situation
-assess their own communication skills (the language and structure of spoken and written language, factors affecting readability and understandability, the effectiveness of the message)and to give and receive constructive criticism

Content scheduling

The course is a professional communication course (not a grammar course) and is intended for students whose native language is Finnish or otherwise have C2-level language proficiency. The course is not an S2 course. It is aimed at engineering students.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student can communicate orally in different work-life situations.

Content

The student
- can describe the content and structure of his/her studies, training and work experience
- can describe his/her working environment and operations of a company, products and processes
- can communicate in various business life situations appropriately
- is able to use appropriate vocabulary and phrases when presenting tasks of his/her own field

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student can communicate orally in different work-life situations.

Content

The student
- can describe the content and structure of his/her studies, training and work experience
- can describe his/her working environment and operations of a company, products and processes
- can communicate in various business life situations appropriately
- is able to use appropriate vocabulary and phrases when presenting tasks of his/her own field

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student can communicate orally in different work-life situations.