Häme University of Applied Sciences Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering Bachelors of Engineering specialising in Electrical and Automation Engineering have the competence required for designing electrification and automation for buildings and industrial production equipment. They are able to make use of their education in applying electrical and automation engineering to different application areas, such as lighting, traffic and lift control as well as robotics. The Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering is focused on electrical engineering, the automation of production machines and equipment, production facility maintenance, distributed energy production applications and smart controls. The degree programme makes use of the possibilities of new technology in a practical learning process that contains plenty of doing things by oneself. The Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering is a Finnish-language programme that runs concurrently with work, enabling graduates to apply for an electrical work supervisor qualification in accordance with the Electrical Safety Act. The full-time Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, which runs in both English and Finnish, is oriented towards using automation engineering in new application areas. New, efficient and inexpensive IT devices especially are an avenue for interesting opportunities in automation engineering. Electrical and automation engineers typically work in high technology companies as planners and specialists, and with enough experience, in supervisory roles as well. Their work is most often done in multidisciplinary teams of specialists in an international environment. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN WORK-CURRENT AND FULL-TIME EDUCATION The English and Finnish-language Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering is focused on automation engineering, whereas the work-concurrent programme is focused on electrical engineering. This is reflected in the work-concurrent programme as a minimum 45 cr electrical engineering module. The content definition of the electrical engineering module complies with the following Finland's national regulations on qualification requirements: * KTMp 516 (http://www.edilex.fi/tukes/fi/lainsaadanto/19960516?toc=1) * Sections 12-14 Requirements for Qualification The electrical engineering modules must comply with the following Finland's national regulations on education requirements: * SETI (http://www.seti.fi/index.php?k=18796) The Finnish and English-language full-time programmes contain 30 cr of automation engineering content and, respectively, the work-concurrent Finnish language programme contains 30 cr of Sivu 1 / 15
electrical engineering content. EMPLOYMENT AFTER GRADUATION Bachelors of Engineering in Electrical and Automation Engineering typically work in planning and specialist tasks. These tasks are available in, for example, production facilities, planning and consultancy firms as well as equipment and software sales companies. Planning tasks often consist of projects that focus on, for example, planning and implementing the electrification and automatic control of production equipment and processes. Electrifying residential and production buildings as well as building automation are also typical tasks in the work of a Planning Engineer, as well as tasks relating to work machines, traffic guidance systems and the electricity supply. Sales and marketing tasks often include mapping the customer s needs, guiding them in questions that relate to electrical and automation engineering, and the sales and marketing of suitable systems. Their work is often project sales that can include multiple, international companies operating in various fields. Training customers to use their new product can also be included in their tasks. Maintenance tasks include tasks that relate to the electrical and automation engineering of production equipment and processes. They ensure a factory s or production equipment's uninterrupted operation for a predetermined period. Tasks include, for example, mapping the failure rate of a piece of production equipment as well as the definition of tasks during planned maintenance outages. Success in these tasks requires, in addition to technical competence, an active attitude, team-work skills, travel readiness, multicultural competence, customer-first way of thinking and public speaking skills as well as a minimum of good written and oral skills in English. Graduates of the work-concurrent Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering are able to apply for an electrical work supervisor's qualification in accordance with the Finnish Electrical Safety Act. code name 1 2 3 4 5 sum BEEA18A-1000 Core Competence 165 EA00BW92 Introduction to Automation Engineering 15 15 EA00BW93 Practical Automation Applications 15 15 EA00BW94 Applied Metrology 15 15 EA00BW95 Automation Design Procedures 15 15 EA00BW96 Programming Applications 1 15 15 EA00BW99 Fundamentals of Power Engineering 15 15 EA00BX01 Electrical Design and Installations of Buildings 15 15 EA00BX02 Programming Applications 2 15 15 EA00BX03 Distributed Small Scale Energy Solutions 15 15 EA00BX12 Work Placement 1 15 15 EA00BX19 Work Placement 2 15 15 BEEA18A-1001 Profiling Competence 60 Sivu 2 / 15
EA00BX04 Smart Solutions in Building Automation 15 15 EA00BX05 Automation and Electrical Design for Industry 15 15 EA00BX06 Applications of Modern Technology 15 15 EA00BX11 Maintenance 15 15 BEEA18A-1002 Thesis 15 EA00BX07 Thesis 15 15 BEEA18A-1000 Core Competence: 165 op EA00BW92 Introduction to Automation Engineering: 15 op This module introduces the study environment and the structure of studies. The module also establishes a base for the mathematics central to the technology and for electrical engineering. In addition, the module explores automated control mechanisms and the associated standards for descriptive methods. The module develops communication skills during the engineering project related to the field of automation. Completing the module provides students with knowledge of the core concepts of automation engineering and the basics of direct current technology, as well as the ability to work as a member of a project team. Students are able to use at least one CAD program. The module includes a first aid course and an introduction to work safety and laboratory work. Fundamentals of automation engineering and logic programming Algebra Study and employment Theoretical electrical engineering DC Technical project and communication Sivu 3 / 15
EA00BW93 Practical Automation Applications: 15 op The module applies the knowledge and skills of the Introduction to Automation Engineering module to laboratory work while continuing to introduce the basics of engineering, mathematics, and, in the sections covering theoretical electrical engineering, the principles of alternating current circuits. Students also learn to use innovation methods for solving engineering problems. After completing the module, the student is able to implement and document small automation applications and to present and document technical projects in English. In addition, the student learns to use innovation methods to solve a technical problem. Automation engineering laboratory work Theoretical electrical engineering - AC Geometry and linear algebra English, including a development project EA00BW94 Applied Metrology: 15 op Measuring systems are continually becoming more complex, and their importance in enabling data gathering and the control of smart systems has increased. In the applied metrology module, the student is introduced to basic electrical engineering measurements and methods, the design and implementation of measuring procedures, choices between different measuring devices and sensors, and the analysis and reporting of results. The module deals with the importance of the choice, method and verification of the measuring procedures and provides an introduction to calibration and validation. In addition, the student is introduced to the analogue and digital components of electronics and some example applications. An introduction is also given to the basic concepts of differential and integral calculus. Applications Sivu 4 / 15
for different technical fields are studied and the importance of differential coefficients and integral calculus as a modelling tools are highlighted. The physics section covers the SI system and magnitude calculus, and gives an introduction to the basics of kinematics and dynamics using practical examples. After completing the module, the student has learnt to give reasons for their chosen measuring procedure, analyse the results and specify the margin of error using mathematical procedures. They are able to plan and carry out the measurements reliably, choose devices needed for the task, and analyse and report on the results according to standard practice. They understand the operation of a simple electrical circuit and are able to verify its functioning using basic measuring devices. The student is able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, in working environments and tasks of the field of automation. They are able to design and implement a technical report in both Finnish and English. Electronics, metrology and communication Differential and integral calculus Laboratory work 1 Physics 1 Curricula EA00BW95 Automation Design Procedures: 15 op This module explores the design of automation processes and the related electrical, instrumentation and application design. An essential part of automation design is programming and process management. Completing the module provides students with an understanding of the core physical phenomena required for designing process automation, and they are able to plan and implement the ordinary metrological solutions of process automation. They understand the technical control procedures needed for application design and the most important instrumentation solutions, and can produce the Sivu 5 / 15
relevant documentation. The student is able to draw and interpret P&I diagrams. They understand the basic features of an automation system used for process management and are able to make use of design work development environments when designing small automated applications. Design environments for electrical design Laboratory work 2 Instrumentation and process measurements Automation, software and control technology EA00BW96 Programming Applications 1: 15 op Completing the module provides students with awareness of the system s technology and the ability to apply it in engineering problems as well as using the application development environment in practice. The student has a command of the core mathematical skills relating to the module. In the physics part, the student become acquainted with the key dimensions of dynamics, and create the basis for the perception of industrial systems. Finnish students: Opiskelija osaa viestiä suullisesti ja kirjallisesti ruotsin kielellä tavanomaisissa arkipäivän vuorovaikutustilanteissa. International students: Finnish for foreigners. Embedded systems Laboratory work 3 Physics 2 Sivu 6 / 15
Swedish 1 for Finnish students/finnish for foreigners EA00BW99 Fundamentals of Power Engineering: 15 op The module explores the fundamentals of power engineering and electrical documentation. The topics covered by the module include energy production methods, electrical transfer and distribution systems, primary installation components of a distribution system, and a general presentation of electrical systems in buildings including the basics of property voltage distribution and the related protective components and systems, the sizing of components, cables, and electrical installation. Completing the module provides students with knowledge of the structure of the electric power production and distribution network and the ability to calculate its related mathematical and physical parameters as well as choose and dimension distribution network components and cabling. In addition, the student understands the basics of electrical installations in buildings. As a result of completing the module, the student understands the nature of impedance as a complex number and is able to model AC circuits on a complex plane and calculate steady-state currents and voltages. The student understands the concept of AC system power and the meaning of the power factor, and knows how to adjust the power factor. The student knows how to calculate a three-phase system using circuit analysis methods. The student has the ability to complete a group exercise that is required by the thesis process. The student has the data gathering skills needed to carry out and develop their work. Finnish students: Opiskelija syventää omalla ammattialallaan tarvittavaa ruotsin kielen taitoa, osaa kertoa koulutuksestaan ja työtehtävistään esimerkiksi työnhakutilanteissa sekä toteuttaa moduuliin liittyvän suullisen esityksen. Opiskelija pystyy kommunikoimaan sekä suullisesti että kirjallisesti ruotsin kielellä ammatillisissa työympäristöissä ja -tehtävissä. International students: Finnish for foreigners. Power engineering including English 2 Swedish 2 for Finnish students/finnish for foreginers Sivu 7 / 15
Laboratory work 4 Power engineering mathematics Physics 3 EA00BX01 Electrical Design and Installations of Buildings: 15 op In this module, students study the installations and planning carried out in building electrification both through theory and in a practical design project. During the module, students become familiar with the different installation methods, the choice of components and cables, and good installation practice. In addition, the module introduces the statutory methods for inspecting installations and safe operating practices in electrical engineering. Completing the module provides students with a command of the principles of electricity distribution technology and knowledge of the theory and practice related to installations. They can design the building electrification for targets of less than 1,000 V, while also taking into account the rules and regulations of the field. Students know how to carry out electrical engineering safely and can conduct electrical inspections. Students are capable of working as a member of a project team in an international and multicultural professional environment. If necessary, a part of the module or the entire module can be implemented as a project. Electrical design, electrical installations and inspections of installations Electrical safety English 1, including development project Laboratory work 5 Sivu 8 / 15
Curricula EA00BX02 Programming Applications 2: 15 op The module explores the applications of logic programming, mathematics and physics in automation design and implementation. Completing the module provides students with knowledge of the operating principles of programmable logic, the ability to program the equipment in use, and a command of the principles of modular programming. The student know either how to model a straightforward system as a differential equation or group of equations and can solve it either numerically through programming or, if the system is simple, analytically. The student knows how to apply basic concepts of probability to engineering problems. The student is able to estimate parameters with confidence intervals and is able to build regression models from experimental data. The student become acquainted with the key dimensions of electrical dynamics, understand the application areas of electromagnetic induction and electromagnetic waves, and mechanical oscillations and waves. In this module, students implement a small-scale project related to energy production in cooperation with an international partner institution. In this module, communication is taught in connection with communicating information on the implementation and results of the project. Applied Programming Mathematical statistics and differential equations English 2, including development project Laboratory work 6 Sivu 9 / 15
EA00BX03 Distributed Small Scale Energy Solutions: 15 op In the future, energy production systems will be more versatile and local production will increase. This requires strong expertise in smart energy distribution networks. In this module, students familiarise themselves with solutions for small-scale generation and storage of thermal and electrical energy and future opportunities with the help of measurements, flexible and precise control, and control technology. The module deals with the methods of utilising renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, burning of biofuels and other alternative energy production methods. In connection with solar power, students familiarise themselves with designing, dimensioning and the installation principles of the system and with the planning and dimensioning of the system required to enable possible charging of electric cars. Completing the module provides students with an understanding of the impacts of distributed energy production and storage on the energy economy of a building unit and on the optimisation of local production. Students know how to take advantage of metrology and control technology methods in designing a system and optimising the operation. Furthermore, students know how to design and choose the equipment and control systems required for a small solar power plant and for charging an electric car. Distributed energy production systems and communication Measuring technics and small-scale production of electric power Laboratory 7 Physics, 4 Sivu 10 / 15
EA00BX12 Work Placement 1: 15 op The student is familiar with work from the point of view of professional field and is capable of applying the theory of field of studies to the practices of working life. The student is familiar with constant work and entrepreneurship that develops the student and the professional field, gets work at the end of the studies, and can take on international tasks in the field. The student knows how to apply the knowledge that he or she has attained into practice, knows how to develop him, and herself as well as the professional field. The student knows how to function in an international working community, considering cultural factors. The student is capable operating in an interactive situation flexibly, constructively, and in a goal-oriented manner. He or she knows how to communicate as an expert in a structured, understanding and assuring manner. EA00BX19 Work Placement 2: 15 op The student is familiar with work from the point of view of professional field and is capable of applying the theory of field of studies to the practices of working life. The student is familiar with constant work and entrepreneurship that develops the student and the professional field, gets work at the end of the studies, and can take on international tasks in the field. The student knows how to apply the knowledge that he or she has attained into practice, knows how to develop him, and herself as well as the professional field. The student knows how to function in an international working community, considering cultural factors. The student is capable operating in an interactive situation flexibly, constructively, and in a goal-oriented manner. He or she knows how to communicate as an expert in a structured, understanding and assuring manner. BEEA18A-1001 Profiling Competence: 60 op EA00BX04 Smart Solutions in Building Automation: 15 op The stricter requirements for energy efficiency and healthy indoor air in buildings increase the need to find new smarter ways to reach the objectives that have been set. To reach the objectives, the opportunities new technologies enable in automation should be understood in more depth. In this module, students familiarise themselves through theory and in practice with the different control and measurement systems used in buildings and the new methods they enable in the implementation of smart controls, energy-saving solutions and healthy indoor climate. The core subject areas in this module are different automation systems, wireless technologies, security technology solutions, databases, cloud services, telecommunications networks and data security provided for detached and semi-detached houses. Essential subject areas also include remote and mobile control of detached and semi-detached houses. Sivu 11 / 15
Completion of the module provides students with the ability to take advantage of the possibilities provided by modern technology to implement smart applications in buildings. Students know how to combine different technologies when implementing resource-wise solutions in an energy-efficient, safe and healthy living environment. Smart solutions in building automation system Control system of building services engineering in real estate Laboratory work of electrical power engineering Curricula EA00BX05 Automation and Electrical Design for Industry: 15 op This module involves carrying out a small scale automation and electrical design project which focuses on an industrial process. The selected process can be, for example, part of a continually operational production process, a small scale goods production process or an automation application related to transport infrastructure. Carrying out the design project requires skills and know-how in electrical design, field design and application design. The module deals with automation and electrical design processes and implementation, the quantitative and qualitative aspects of the design process, and the functional analysis of the target process. The essential design areas include electrical drives, hub design, field design, field channels, cabling, application programming, and automation systems. On completion of the module, the student knows how to apply the working methods for carrying out design projects and understands the principles of project management. The student knows how to produce a small-scale automation application for the target process and design the electrical distribution, electrical hub and electrical drives that fit the process s requirements The student also knows how to design field instrumentation for the process and the related cabling, cross connections and field channels. Industrial automation design Sivu 12 / 15
Industrial field design Industrial electrical design Design project of electrical power engineering EA00BX06 Applications of Modern Technology: 15 op This module involves carrying out a small scale modern technological application project which makes comprehensive use of the opportunities offered by the technology. The contents of the application projects may vary from case to case, but they share the common characteristic of seeking new, innovative technological solutions. On completion of the module, the student has a good overview of the potential uses of modern technology and is able to combine creatively them in search of an effective solution. When carrying out the application project, the student is able to work together with specialists from other fields in a professional and effective manner. Robots and machine vision Simulation and machine safety Development project Sivu 13 / 15
EA00BX11 Maintenance: 15 op After completing the module, the student knows the core concepts of maintenance and can apply them in practical situations using the production information systems. The student knows the importance of maintenance for the economic activity of the production plant, manages the reliability centered maintenance, is able to use and utilize the maintenance system on a real site and is able to implement a maintenance application for the company's production process. Maintenance information system Maintenance economics Reliability centered maintenance BEEA18A-1002 Thesis: 15 op EA00BX07 Thesis: 15 op The student demonstrates his or her familiarity and skills in his or her own professional field, shows a capability of working in a productive manner in a task typical for an engineer. The student is able to utilise all that he or she has learned during studies, to operate independently, actively, and in a creative manner when working on the thesis. He or she operates methodically, adhering to a schedule, and knows how to communicate both in writing and orally about the results of the work. The student knows, how to apply the knowledge and skills that he or she has acquired in the production of the thesis. He knows how to operate systematically, and in a goal-oriented manner to achieve the goal of the thesis. He knows how to operate with the skills required of an engineer in the Sivu 14 / 15
tasks of his or her professional field. He is capable operating in an interactive situation flexibly, constructively, and in a goal-oriented manner. He masters both written and oral expert communications in a structured, understandable, and convincing manner. Planning Implementation Finalising Assessment is based on HAMK thesis evaluation rules. Assessment is based on HAMK thesis evaluation rules. Assessment is based on HAMK thesis evaluation rules. Curricula Sivu 15 / 15