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Savonia UAS, Information Technology Kuopio

Study Information Package 2012-2013 for Exchange Students

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[Information Technology, Kuopio]

STUDY INFORMATION PACKAGE

2012 – 2013 FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS

Savonia University of Applied Sciences

Information Technology, Kuopio



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TABLE OF CONTENT

1. WELCOME TO SAVONIA UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES ........................ 2

1.1 Information Technology ............................................................................... 2

1.2 Contact Person ............................................................................................ 4

1.5 How to apply? ............................................................................................. 4

2. ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2012 - 2013 ............................................................... 4

3. ORIENTATION DAYS ..................................................................................... 5

4. STUDIES ....................................................................................................... 5

4.1 Credits ....................................................................................................... 5

4.2 Learning Methods ........................................................................................ 5

4.3 Examinations .............................................................................................. 5

4.4 Assessment ................................................................................................ 6

4.5 Certificate .................................................................................................. 6

5. THE COURSES TAUGHT IN ENGLISH IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2012 - 2013 ... 6

5.1 List of Courses ............................................................................................ 6

5.2 Course descriptions 2012–2013/Information Technology .................................. 8

1. WELCOME TO SAVONIA, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Savonia University of Applied Sciences is a Finnish institution of higher professional education and one of the largest universities of applied sciences in Finland offering a wide range of courses - both in Finnish and in English. Savonia University of Applied Sciences comprises eight schools, which are located in the region of NorthSavo, five of them are located in Kuopio near each other. Those are Engineering and Technology, Social Services and Health Care, Academy of Design, Academy of Music and Dance and Business & Administration and Tourism & Hospitality. This guide book contains Information Technology courses. These courses are provided in autumn 2012 and in spring 2013. 1.1 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

The School of Engineering, is offering a wide range of courses – both in Finnish and in English. The School of Engineering has two Degree Programmes, 2000 students, 90 teachers and about 70 other members of staff. The Degree Programmes in English are:

Information Technology ( Kuopio ) Industrial Management ( varkaus )



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DEGREE PROGRAMME IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, 240 cr,

4 years

The Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology Degree Programme prepares students for careers in

information technology, healthcare, wellness and infrastructure and environmental monitoring industries.

Information technology curriculum gives students the basic knowledge about requirements of project

leadership, ICT services, sensors, data networks, servers and application software in ICT companies. There

is an emphasis on software engineering, computer networks and embedded systems with wireless sensor

networks.

Graduating engineers are positioned in system design, programming, and marketing tasks in companies.

Employers of graduating engineers are industrial companies, design offices, firms specialized in software

engineering, firms in the field of applications in information technology, healthcare and environmental

monitoring and trading companies of this field.

Specialisation studies

The courses of this curriculum concentrate on software engineering in the areas of information technology,

wellness, healthcare and environmental and infrastructure monitoring applications. Student learn to

develope WEB or mobile applications, to use sensors, networks, servers and databases. Computer networks

theme emphasizes company level design and maintenance of networks and services. Both wired and

wireless network technologies and building of networks are studied. The embedded system theme has

weight on design, programming and applications on devices used in fields of consumer market and in

industry. The wireless transmission and sensors are in essential role in these applications

The degree programme consists also of elective studies. Their purpose is to give the student the possibility

to widen the degree by choosing study modules according to his/her interests. Elective courses can be

selected as early as the first study year. Studies abroad in a corresponding university or college also offer a

good alternative.

The industrial placement internship required for the completion of the programme is 6 months. Part of this

is carried out during study semesters. The rest of the placement can be completed during summer breaks.

The students can have part of the internship and/or their final project abroad. Completion of the

programme requires a final project with a written report from the subject area the student has specialised

in during advanced specialised studies.

Duration of the studies is 4 academic years.



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1.2 CONT ACT PER SO N

Departmental ECTS Coordinator and Student Counsellor: Mr. Arto Toppinen E-mail:[email protected] Phone: + 358 44 785 6222 Fax: + 358 17 255 6279 International Mobility Affairs; Student Exchanges : [email protected] Internet: http://portal.savonia.fi/amk/savonia-uas/about-savonia/international-cooperation/student-exchange/incoming-student-exchange/information-for-incoming-students 1.3 HOW TO AP PLY? [email protected] Student exchanges are always based on agreements between institutions – e.g. Erasmus or a bilateral agreement. If you are interested in studying as an exchange student at Savonia UAS at the School of Engineering, please contact your home institution's International Coordinator first to find out more about student exchange. 2. ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2012 - 2013 The academic year is divided into four study periods. Each study period has its own timetable. Student exchange is always either a full academic year or one semester. Orientation (compulsory): 30-31 August 2012 Autumn semester (study periods A1 and A2): 3 September – 20 Dec 2012 Autumn Break 15– 19 October 2012 _____________________________

mailto:[email protected]

http://portal.savonia.fi/amk/savonia-uas/about-savonia/international-cooperation/student-exchange/incoming-student-exchange/information-for-incoming-students

http://portal.savonia.fi/amk/savonia-uas/about-savonia/international-cooperation/student-exchange/incoming-student-exchange/information-for-incoming-students

mailto:[email protected]



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Spring semester (compulsory orientation during the first day) (study periods S1 and S2): 7 Jan 2013 - 31 May 2013 Winter break 4 – 8 March 2013 3. ORIENTATION DAYS After the application deadline, Information Packages are sent to all accepted exchange students. The package includes the timetable and the programme of the orientation. Orientation covers e.g. Introduction to Finland Introduction to Kuopio Introduction to Savonia UAS Studies Library services, computers Documents concerning the exchange 4. STUDIES 4.1 CREDIT S The extent of the course is defined as a number of credits. A full study year equals 60 ECTS credits. 4.2 LEAR NI NG MET HOD S There are several ways of studying at Savonia UAS. Many traditional methods such as lectures, exercises, discussions, written individual and group assignments, presentations, etc. are used. In addition, some courses are closely linked to real business life and some courses are taught by using the progressive learning method. There will be guidance to this method during the orientation week. The school of engineering is using CDIO method in teaching. The learning environment is OIS (Open Innovation System) where projects are conducted with other curriculums and with projects from companies. 4.3 EXAMI NAT IO NS Students do not need to register for those exams which are part of their ordinary courses they are attending. The teacher informs the students about the date and time and the students can participate without further notice. The results of the examinations are announced within four weeks. Should the student fail in the examination, he/she has the right to re-sit the examination twice on the general examination dates. The list of courses for each general examination date will be given at the beginning of the academic year. Students must register for the general examination. The registration envelope must be submitted in time, not later than seven days before the examination date. Students must be able to prove their identity when taking the examination. If the student has registered for an



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examination, but does not attend, it is regarded as an attempt to take the exam, unless the student can show a medical certificate. A student wishing to better his/her final course grade has the right to do it once and the examination must be taken on a general examination date. 4.4 ASSE SSMENT Assessment includes the student's entire learning process during the course. It focuses on checking to what extent the student has acquired knowledge and skills in accordance with the course objectives. The student's attitude and motivation are also taken into account in the assessment. The grading scale is the following:

excellent (5) good (4 and 3) satisfactory (2 and 1).

A course can also be assessed on the grading scale pass (S) / fail (F). 4.5 CERTI FIC ATE After the exchange, the student will receive a transcript of his/ her studies. 5. THE COURSES TAUGHT IN ENGLISH IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2012 - 2013 5.1 L IST O F COU RSE S

Information Technology

Lecture hours /week

1.per 2.per 3.per 4.per Courses

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EFM0100 Mathematical Tools

5 5 EFM0110 Differential Calculus

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EFF0110 Mechanics Physics 1

2 3 3 EFF0120 Electricity Physics 2

2 2 EFX0110 Electrical Circuit Analysis

4 5 5 4 EFT5121 Basics of Programming

3 3 EFT5160 Browser programming

4 4 EFE0400 Basics of Computer Technology

2 4 EFT0140 Basics of Microprocessor Prog.

3 3

EFN5160 Computer Networks ( CCNA 1 ) 2 4

EFC0110 Healthcare Technology

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EFM0000 Elementary Mathematics 2 2 2 EFC0100 English for Information Technology 3 3

EEK5120 Svenskaföringenjör

2 2 2 EFK5041 Communication Skills



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EFT5170 Personal Computing 2 2

EFK5052 Finnish for Foreigners

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EFX0100 Electrical Measurements 5 4 5 EFT5150 Object Oriented Programming JAVA

4 EFP3200 C++ Programming

4 4

EFE0100 Analog Electronics

4 6 EFE0110 Digital Electronics

4 2

EFT5310 Algorithms and datastructures

3 3 EFF0140 Project Work

3 3

EFM0120 Integration and Differential Equations

6 EFM0140 Statistics

3 4 3 EFJ0110 Introduction to Business Processes

2 4 EFC0150 Wellness Technology

3 3

EFF0130 Experimental Natural Science

2 4 EFC0140 Infrastructure Measurements

4 4

EFE0710 Digital Signal Processing

3 3 EFF0150 Laboratory Work in Physics

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EFA0100 Control Engineering

3 3 EFE0120 Laboratory Work in Electronics

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EFA5141 Instrumentation Engineering

3 3 EFA0400 Laboratory Work in Automation

2 4 EFP5022 Embedded Systems

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EFP4100 Mobile Programming

4 4 EFN0100 Telecommunications Engineering

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EFN0110 Laboratory Work in Telecommunications

2 5 5 EFE0200 Basics of Microprocessor Technology

3 3 EFE0300 Basics of Sensor Technology

3 5 EFN0120 Basics of Radio Technology

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EEJ5210 Management Skills

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EEJ5310 Marketing Management

3 3 EFT5320

Advanced Data Structures and Algorithms



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EFP0700 Database Servers

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EFN5526 Telecomm. Engin. Lab. Course 2

3 3 ECCIN20 Tools for Presentation skills

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EFN8300 Wireless Techniques

3 3 EFD8200 Specialisation Project Work

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EFA8500 Biosensors

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EFA8700 Micromechanical Laboratory Works 2 2

EFN5095 Linux Operating System

4 4 EFP5195 Data Management and SQL

5.2 COURSE CONTENTS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS EFE0100 ANALOG ELEC T RONIC S 3 CR

Objectives The student knows passive components, the concepts related to amplifiers and knows how to use operational amplifiers and diodes in linear and comparator applications. He/she also knows how to use transistors as a switch and switched-mode power supplies. The student understands the impact of feedback on the operation of an operational amplifier and is able to design oscillators and scramblers. He/she is also knows the most common methods of filter approximation.

Content Revision of passive components and circuit theory. Concepts related to amplifiers and frequency response; amplifier types. Ideal operational amplifier and its most common linear and comparator applications; signal processing.Non-ideal operational amplifiers and their impact on circuit operation. Large signal model and small signal model of a semiconductor diode and the most common diode circuits. Features of a bipolar junction transistor and its use as a switch. Characteristics and use of a field effect transistor. Power amplifiers and heat transfer, switched-mode power supplies, feedback and its effect. Filter approximation. Voltage regulation.

Requirements Exam(s).

Methods Lectures, guided and independent exercises. The student’s independent work is essential for achieving the course objectives. Grading Scale 0-5



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Course Material Sedra, Smith: Microelectronic Circuits, 4. edition. Other material provided by the lecturer.

Prerequisites Electrical Circuit Analysis. EFE0400 BASICS O F COM PUTE R TECH NOLOGY 4 CR

Objectives After the course the student is able to read professional articles and information on web pages about computer technology and follow the latest developments in computer configurations. He/she understands the working principles of the most important processor modules such as virtual memory, cache and various methods of speeding up computer performance. The student knows how buses work, how displays produce images, how hard disks or optical disk drives store data. The student is able to apply his/her skills when maintaining a PC system and acquiring new hardware. Content PC configuration, the working principle and bus structure of a PC; PC processor; peripheral devices and buses; PC memories; displays; optical storage technologies such as DVD and Blue Ray; magnetic storage technologies.

Requirements Exams in which the student must score at least 40% of the maximum points; an assignment on upgrading computer hardware and writing a report on it. Methods Lectures, guided and independent exercises.

Grading Scale 0-5

Course Material Provided by the lecturer. EFT0140 BASIC S O F M IC ROPRO CESSO R PROGR AM MING 3CR

Objectives The student is able to design and produce small programs to microprocessors. The student is also able to compare different development environments and to connect common digital components to a processor. Content Development environments. C-language: embedded features. Device technology.

Requirements Exam(s), assignments. The student must score 40% of the maximum points in the exam(s) to pass the course. Methods Lectures, guided and independent exercises arranged in a computer classroom and a laboratory.

Grading Scale 0-5



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Course Material Online material. Software manuals and guide books.

Prerequisites Basics of Programming.

Other The target environment is Arduino. EFE0200BASIC S O F M IC R OPROCE SSOR TEC HNO LOG Y 6 C R

Objectives The student understands the working principles of microprocessor devices. He/she is able to apply the most common microprocessor peripherals and to attach a processor circuit to sensors and actuators. He/she knows the operating principles of peripheral devices and interface circuits. The student is able to read device manuals and apply the information when writing program code and measuring device signals. The student is also able to write well-functioning code for managing device interfaces.

Contents AVR microprocessors: operating principle, registers, stacks and memories, interruptions and resetting, instruction set, uploading programs to Flash memory, use of EEPROM memory chips, adding external memory, controlling the use of memory in programs, clocking of a processor, watchdog timer, power management. Programming of interruptions: programming an interrupt controller, tasks of interrupt handler; external interrupts, internal interruptions. Basic use of digital ports: adding push-buttons, connecting leds and 7-Segment and LCD displays. Use of timer circuits: using timers as counter devices and for measuring time and frequency, use of timer circuits for pulse generation and in controlling PWM. Serial data transfer (parametrisation, the use of control ports): universal serial port data transfer UART RS232, synchronous serial communication SPI, 12C interface. Signal conversion: AD converter, frequency regulation, control of a multiplexer; DA converter, DA conversion with PWM; the use of an analog comparator: measurement of voltage, resistance and capacitance. Requirements Two exams, assignments.

Methods Lectures, guided and independent group exercises in a laboratory environment.

Grading Scale 0-5

Course Material To be announced later.

Prerequisites Digital Electronics, Basics of Microprocessor Programming. EFT5121 BASIC S O F PRO GRAMM ING 9CR

Objectives The student is aware of the similarities and differences between the C language and the other programming languages he/she already knows. The student is able to write smartly structured programs in C that make use of the expressive power of the C language. The student learns how to avoid such programming mistakes which the C compiler does not detect. The student gains an adequate understanding of the C language as a tool to provide him/her access to machine-level concepts.



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Content Type declaration of variables ; arrays; control flow constructs; operators; basic library functions for input and output; basic string functions; user-defined functions; program organisation; pointers and dynamic memory allocation; structure types and variables; file input and output.

Requirements Exam(s) and assignments.

Methods Lectures, guided exercises in a computer classroom, class discussions, independent exercises.

Grading Scale 0-5

Course Material King, K. N., C programming - modern approach, 2nd edition, W. W. Norton & Company, Publication.

Prerequisites Personal Computing

Other Regular attendance at lectures and exercises is essential for achieving the course objectives. EFN0120 BASIC S O F RAD IO TECH NOLOGY 4 CR

Objectives The student is able to understand the generic principles of radio systems and their application, the basic laws of electromagnetic fields or Maxwell’s equations, and the application of electromagnetic waves in propagation in media. The student knows the antenna theory and is able to dimension antennas. The student knows the components of radio technology in general and especially impedance matching, the importance of which he/she understands in the operation of radio devices.

Content Recap of electric techniques and electronics. Basics of radio techniques. Mathematical fundamentals of circuit theory: low frequency circuit, basic laws of electromagnetic fields, Maxwell’s equations; wave theory, RF circuits by lumped components, transformation of impedance level in transmission line and impedance matching methods including usage of Smith’s chart. Propagation of electromagnetic radiation: propagation, reflection and transmission of the electromagnetic wave in media and on their borders. Transmission line and its theory: transmission lines, coaxial cables, pair wire and wave guides; wave guide theory and micro strip circuits. Radio and microwave components: passive micro wave components such as attenuator, directional coupler, isolator, circulator etc. (distributed components); active microwave components, transistors, diodes, oscillators such as GUN, YIG and magnetrons as well as MMIC (Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits). Antennas and propagation: basic theory of antennas and their structure; propagation mechanisms of radio waves in free space, surface wave and sky wave, MUF and LUF. EMC and radio disturbance.

Requirements Exam(s), assignments.



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Methods Lectures and exercises which are integrated. The student’s independent work is essential for achieving the objectives of the course.

Grading Scale 0-5

Course Material Radio Frequency and Microwave Electronics by Matthew M. Radmanesh, Prentice Hall PTR, 2000.ISBN 0-13-027958-7. Other material provided by the lecturer. EFE0300 BASICS O F SENSOR TECH NOLOGY 3CR

Objectives The student knows the operating principle of sensors applied in measurement technology. He/she understands the physical phenomena of sensors and the mathematical principles of measurement technology related to measurement technology. The student is able to apply the phenomena and principles to various tasks of measurement and identification and to new sensor applications as well as to products being developed. The student is familiar with uncertainty factors and the terminology of measurement technology.

Content Terminology in measurement technology.Uncertainty factors. Sensors applied in measurement of various quantities. Temperature.Pressure.Flow.Motion (displacement, velocity, acceleration).On-Off switches. Proximity switches. RFID.Optical sensors.Camera sensors.Overview of microsensors and biosensors. Requirements Exam(s).Writing a report, a presentation (both in groups). Methods Lectures, exercises. Grading Scale 0-5 Course Material Jacob Fraden: Handbook of Modern Sensors. Third edition. Other material provided by the lecturer. EFT5160 BROWSE R PROG RAMM ING 3 CR

Objectives The student is able to produce web pages and to add functionality to them with browser scripts. Content XML, xHTML, DOM, CSS styles, browser scripting with JAVA, transfer protocols, basics of image editing.

Requirements Exam and assignments.

Methods Lectures and exercises.



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Grading Scale 0-5

Course Material To be provided by the lecturer.

Other The course emphasises the student’s practical hands-on activities. EFP3200 C++ PROG R AM MING 2 CR Objectives The students knows the basics of C++ and understands the differences between the programming languages C and C++. The student understands the concepts of object and class. He/she also understands the meaning of inheritance in C++ . The student is able to write programs in C++. Content Introduction to C++: structure, classes; private and public members; constructor and destructor functions. Redefining of functions.Dynamic memory allocation.Inheritance.Polymorphism and virtual methods.Exception handling. Function object and parameters. Operator overloading. Requirements Exam(s) and an assignment.The exams make up 67% and the assignment 33% of the final grade. To pass the course, the student must score at least 40% of the maximum points in the exam(s). Methods Lectures, guided and independent exercises. Lectures and exercises are integrated and held in a computer classroom. The student’s independent work is essential for achieving the course objectives Grading Scale 0-5 Course Material Provided by the lecturer. EFK5031 COMMUNIC ATI ON SKIL LS 3 CR

Objectives The student improves his/her written and spoken communication skills needed in studies and working life. He/she will also increase his/her understanding of cultural differences in the work environment and learn how to adapt to intercultural communication situations.

Content Written communication skills include topics such as the report structure and layout of Savonia UAS, job application documents, email messages, academic and scientific English and instructions for writing the final year project. Spoken communication skills include presentations and other work-related situations.

Requirements A written test/written tests in which the student must score at least 40% of the maximum points, an oral presentation, assignments. Regular and active participation (80% attendance) at lectures and exercises.



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Methods Lectures, guided and independent exercises.

Grading Scale 0-5

Course Material To be announced later. EFN5160 COMPUTER NETWOR K S (CCNA1) 3 CR

Objectives The student knows the fundamental terminology of computer networks, local and global network structures, basic devices of computer networks, protocols, the OSI and TCP/IP models and computer network cabling. The student also knows how to use a network simulator.

Content Introduction, basic terminology, OSI and TCP/IP models, LANs, WANs, network devices, cables, IP address calculations, security issues, network simulator.

Requirements Assignments, a skill test, a final exam. The course grade is based on the following: assignments (25%), final exam (50%) and skill test (25%). Methods Lectures, simulation exercises, practical laboratory exercises. The student’s independent work is essential for achieving the course objectives. Theory is supported by the simulation exercises and practical laboratory exercises. Theory lessons, simulation exercises and practical laboratory exercises are arranged in a PC/laboratory class.

Grading Scale 0-5

Course Material Cisco Networking Academy material: CCNA Exploration, Network Fundamentals. Other material provided by the lecturer. EFA0100 CONT ROL ENG INEER I NG 4 C R

Objectives The student knows the basic concepts of control technology and identifies devices and automation entities of control and automation engineering. In addition, the student is able to tune controllers and use modelling and simulation tools when simulating processes and feedback controllers.

Content Feedback systems: principles of control and regulation, block diagram algebra. Process dynamics and modeling of processes: capacity and multi-capacity processes, step response, frequency response; time-delay processes, integrating processes, step response, frequency response; examples and analogy of different systems; concept of adjustability; Laplace transform; transfer functions and modelling of control circuits. Controller structures and control algorithms: On-Off; P, PI and PID techniques; various control solutions such as cascade control. Optimisation and tuning of control circuits. Digital control and digital



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signal processing: DDC, sample sequence and discrete control algorithms, G(z) and discrete systems, stability of digital control systems.

Requirements Exam(s).Assignment in which MATLAB tools are applied. The exam accounts for 70-80% of the final grade and the assignment for 20-30%. Exact information on the assessment is given at the beginning of the course.

Method Lectures.Exercises in a computer classroom.

Grading Scale 0-5


Prerequisites The courses in mathematics of the degree programme. EFP5195 DAT A MANAGE MENT AND SQL 4 C R

Objectives The students understands the concepts and principles of database design and is able to apply them. He/she also understands the importance of SQL and demonstrates the ability to apply it in the implementation and use of databases.

Content Introduction to data management. SQL: single table queries; extending query conditions; NULL and three-valued logic; groups; join queries; union; subqueries; transaction and committing changes; creating tables and applying restrictions; views and their use, assigning users and roles, permissions. Database design: design process; analysis; conceptual models and the Entity-Relationship (ER) model; the EER model, inheritance, alternative connections; data warehousing; needs analysis; normalisation and denormalisation; conceptual models turned into tables; physical design of databases; optimisation and performance tuning.

Requirements Exam and an assignment, which both make up 50% of the final grade. To pass the course, the student must score at least 40% of the maximum points both in the exam and the assignment.

Methods Lectures and exercises which are integrated. The student’s independent study is essential for achieving the course objectives.

Grading Scale 0-5 Course Material To be announced later. EFP5032 Embedded Systems 3cr Objectives



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After the course the student is able to design and program software for embedded devices and systems. He can design and make tests for em-bedded devices and systems. The student also knows most important processors and their fami-lies and is able to choose microprocessor for different purposes. Content

- Most important processor manufactures / processor families

- Design examples

- How to connect sensors into embedded systems

- - Product developmentproject

TeachingMethods The course includes theory, laboratory work and a development project. The course is integrated as a flexible entity. Learning is based highly on the own work of the student. Requirements and Assessment Grading is based on the product development project made in small groups. Grading scale is 0-5. Learning Material PROCESSORS AND SE NSOR S DAT A SHEET S AND I N T E-GRATE D DEVELOPMENT S O FTWARE .MATER IAL GIVE N

DURI NG LE SSO NS . EFP0700 DAT ABASE SE R VER S 3 C R

Objective The student knows the most common database server types and understands their general operating principles. The student focuses on SQLServer, one of the robust commercial database server solutions, and PostgreSQL, an open-source database server system. By comparing the two solutions the student understands the factors which have significance when making a decision on database server acquisition. The student is also able to maintain the above-mentioned database servers.

Content Introduction to database servers.PostgreSQL: installation and setup, management tools, database creation and configuration, daily maintenance tasks, database programming in plpgsql, backing up and restoring data. SQL Server: installation and setup, management tools, database creation and configuration, daily maintenance tasks, backing up and restoring data, replication. Summary: server networks, data transfer from one database to another, comparison of servers.

Requirements Assignments. The student must score at least 40% of the maximum points to pass the course.



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Methods Lectures and exercises, which are integrated. The student’s independent work is essential for achieving the objectives of the course. Grading Scale 0-5 Course Material Product-specific manuals. Other material provided by the lecturer.

Prerequisites Data Management and SQL EFM0110 D I FFE RE NTI AL CALCULU S 5 C R

Objectives The student knows the basic properties of the most common functions used in technical applications. He/she understands the meaning of the derivative of a function. The student also knows the rules of differentiation and is able to apply differentiation to solve problems in engineering.

Content Elementary functions; limit and continuity; differentiation; functions of several variables, partial differentiation, gradient.

Requirements Exams.


Grading Scale 0-5

Course Material Anthony Croft, Robert Davison and Martin Hargreaves: Engineering Mathematics, A Modern Foundation for Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineers.

Other Regular attendance at lectures and exercises is essential for achieving the course objectives. EFE0110 D IG I TAL ELECT RONIC S 5 CR

Objectives The student understands the basic concepts of digital technology and knows the main applications and components of the technology. He/she knows the central design principles and methods of digital solutions and their electrotechnical requirements. Content Introduction to digital electronics.AD/DA conversion.Number systems in digital electronics.Boolean algebra.Digital codes.Digital arithmetics.Combination circuits.Synchronousand asynchronous sequence circuits.Semiconductor memories.Programmable array logic.Hardware description language VHDL. Electrical features of microcircuits.




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Methods Lectures, guided and independent exercises. The student’s independent work is essential for achieving the course objectives.

Grading Scale 0-5 Course Material To be announced later. EFE0710 D IG IT AL S I GNAL PROCE SSI NG 4 C R

Objectives The student possesses a comprehension of the concepts of discrete-time signals and systems in general and especially those of digital filters and discrete Fourier transform. The student understands the principles of digital filters and spectrum analysis and is able to apply his/her skills and knowledge to simulation of digital signal processing applications with MATLAB tools. The student is also able to apply his/her know-how to research and development projects of industry and nonprofit organisations requiring expertise in digital signal processing.

Content Mathematical representation of discrete-time signals.Sampling.Convolution.FIR filter operation. IIR filter operation. Classical IIR filters. Z transform. Transfer function. Frequency response. Inverse z transform. DFT. FFT.Design of FIR filter.Design of IIR filter. Linear phase filters. Hilber transformer and SSB modulation.Discrete derivative.Wavelet transform. History and classification of signal processors.Realisation of digital filter using a signal processor.Implementing FFT algorithm using a signal processor.Implementing accelerators using FPGA circuits.

Requirements Exam(s).A assignment which contains simulations using MATLAB.

Methods Lectures, guided and independent exercises. At the beginning of teaching sessions solutions to homework from the previous session (calculations) are explained.

Grading Scale 0-5 Course Material Provided by the lecturer.

Prerequisites Courses of the degree programme in electronics, physics and mathematics. EFP6330 D ISTR IBU TED PROGR AMMI NG 3 C R

Objectives The student understands the importance of distributed and integrated programming. The student knows the most common technologies of distributed programming and is able to apply them in practice. He/she understands the limitations and problems of the distributed programming technologies. The student is also able to compare various distribution technologies.



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Content Basics of distributed programming.Technologies of distributed programming. Distributed .NET programming: Web service, remoting, sockets. Distributed Java programming: RMI, Servlet.

Requirements Exam(s), assignments.To pass the course, the student must score at least 35% of the maximum points in the exam(s).

Methods Lectures and exercises in a computer classroom; independent study. Lectures and exercises are integrated and held in a computer classroom. The student’s independent work is essential for achieving the course objectives.

Grading Scale 0-5

Course Material To be announced later. EFX0110 ELECTR IC AL C I RCUI T ANAL Y SI S 2 C R

Objectives The student knows the working principles of electrical circuits and is able to build them. He/she is also able to apply electrical circuit analysis methods.

Contents Working principles of electrical circuits.Electrical circuit analysis methods.

Requirement Exam(s). Methods Lectures, guided and independent exercises. Lectures and exercises are integrated. The student’s independent work is essential for achieving the course objectives.

Grading Scale 0-5

Course Material Nilsson & Riedel: Electric Circuits. Other material provided by the lecturer. EFX0100 ELECTRIC AL ME ASUREME NT S 2CR

Objectives After the course the student is able to use laboratory equipment and understands measurement theories. He/she knows both AC and DC voltage and current signals and can design and implement measuring systems for different purposes in testing and electronics.

Content Measuring theories.DC / AC voltage and current signals.Power measurement.Frequency measurements.Frequency analyses. Logical signals. Laboratory equipment.



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Requirements Exam, assignments (laboratory exercises). Passing the course requires that both the exam and the laboratory exercises are accepted.

Methods Lectures, guided and independent exercises, independent study. The lectures and exercises are integrated. The student’s independent work is essential for achieving the objectives of the course. Grading Scale 0 -5

Course Material Provided by the lecturer (equipment manuals etc). EFF0120 ELECTR IC I TY (PHY SIC S 2) 4C R

Objectives At the end of the course, the student is able to distinguish between fundamental quantities such as electric field strength and electric potential, electric field and magnetic field, and electric potential and induced electromotive force. He/she is able to apply Gauss's, Ampere's and Faraday's laws to derive expressions for electric and magnetic fields and induced electromotive forces. The student is also able to provide examples of practical applications related to the contents of the course. Content Electrostatics: electric charge, Coulomb's law, electric field, Gauss's law, electric potential, electric field from the potential, capacitors and dielectrics. Electromagnetic interaction: magnetic field, force and torque on a wire and a coil; Biot-Savart law, Ampere's law, electromagnetic induction, induced electric field, self-inductance and mutual inductance.

Requirements Exams.

Methods Lectures, guided and independent exercises, problem-solving, class discussions.

Grading Scale 0-5


Prerequisites Mechanics (Physics 1)

Other Regular attendance at lectures and exercises is essential for achieving the course objectives. EFM0000 ELEMENT ARY MATHEM AT IC S 3 CR

Objectives The course is aimed for those students who do not yet have the adequate mathematical skills for completing the mathematics courses of the degree programme. The student revises the basics of algebra and trigonometry. The student learns the elements of mathematical thinking and deduction. Furthermore,



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the student is able recognize simple mathematical problems and solve them. The student achieves the readiness required to continue studying mathematics and to solve mathematical problems in engineering studies. Content Laws of algebra of real numbers; equations and inequalities; linear system of equations; trigonometry; function, first and second order polynomial functions.

Requirements Exams.

Methods Lectures, guided and independent exercises. The student is expected to attend the lessons frequently and solve exercises given as homework.

Grading Scale 0-5


Other Regular attendance at lectures and exercises is essential for achieving the course objectives. EFC0100 ENGLI SH FOR INFORM AT ION TECH NOLO GY ENGLI SH 3CR

Objectives The student updates his/her spoken and written English skills needed in studies. He/she learns effective learning strategies to improve his/her language learning.

Content Topics of written communication include revision of grammatical structures used in technical language, building up of IT vocabulary and technical vocabulary in general, reporting, the use of connectors and reading skills. Spoken communication skills include pronunciation exercises, language of telephoning and basic presentation skills. Attention is paid to awareness of cultural matters and integration of language skills into engineering studies.

Requirements A written test/written tests in which the student must score at least 40% of the maximum points, an oral presentation, assignments. Regular and active participation (80% attendance) at lectures and exercises.


Grading Scale 0-5

Course Material To be announced later. Prerequisites Approved language test before applying to the UAS.



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EFC0120 ENV IRO NME NT AL MEASU REMENT S3 CR

Objectives The student knows the most important environmental measurement applications and the technologies used in them. The student is familiar with traditional environmental measurements such as temperature and moisture, physical and chemical methods to measure gases and participles in the atmosphere and to trace elements in samples as well as remote sensing and radioactivity. The student is able to design a measurement program and analyse data with various statistical methods.

Content Planning and accomplishing of an environmental measurement, either in the field or laboratory. Methods to study the environment on a global scale by using remote sensing.Temperature, moisture and contamination measurements of the environment.Water vapor, ozone and greenhouse gases.Measurement techniques to characterise and identify aerosol particles. Measuring major air pollution gases like sulphur dioxides, nitrogen oxides and hydrocarbons. Trace element analysis with x-ray method. Dispersion and measurements of radioactive elements in the environment. Wireless sensor networks used in environmental measurements.

Requirements Exam, assignments, a presentation.


Grading Scale 0 - 5

Course Material To be announced later. EFF0130 EXPER IMENT AL NATU R AL SCIE NCE 4C R

Objectives After having completed the course, the student is familiar with the areas of physics applied to modern instrumentation: ray optics, radioactivity, electromagnetism and thermophysics. The student understands both the physical background of instrumentation and the basics of technical adaptation. The student has gained knowledge of how modern technology benefits from the use of various methods of instrumentation. Content Physics of instrumentation.

Requirements Exams, attendance at demonstration sessions, writing both a concise report on demonstrations and a review of an instrumentation-related subject.

Methods Lectures, demonstration sessions.

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Course Material To be announced later. EFK5052 F I NNI SH FOR FOREIG NER S 2 C R

Objectives Students will understand the basic features of Finnish language and culture-specific style, and the basic differences between formal Finnish and spoken Finnish. Students will survive in basic and written communicative situations.

Content Greeting, introduce themselves, getting acquainted with other people, expressing likes and dislikes, describing things and persons, asking the way, shopping; basic grammatical structures.

Methods Classroom work (written and oral exercises), home work, self-study, assingments, vocabulary tests, final exam.

Requirements Active participation (50 %), working according to schedules. Grading Scale Pass/fail.Final exam, continuous assessment of classroom participation.

Course material Will be given . EFC0110 HEALT HC ARE T ECHNOL OGY 3 C R

Objectives The student knows the most important healthcare technology applications and application fields and the basic techniques applied in them. The student is able to process and manage data in accordance with healthcare information technology standards. The student possesses strong competency in data management, dissemination and storage and the technologies related to them. In addition, the student understands medical terminology on an expert level and is familiar with data collection software in healthcare.

Content Healthcare privacy regulations; data storage technologies; standards and protocols in healthcare technology; terminology of healthcare; healthcare information systems.



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Course Material To be announced later. EFC0130 IT SERV ICES AND RDI 3 C R

Objectives The student knows the modern service-based business models for delivering a range of corporate information and communication technology systems and services. He/she also knows the concepts, methodologies and tools of research, development and innovation activities (RDI). Content Technologies for ICT service models. Virtualisation of services.Cloud services.Security aspects of services.Financial and efficiency aspects of the service models.RDI tools.Methodologies for RDI.Core competence management.Project management.

Methods Lectures, exercises (team work, presentations), company visits and excursions, case studies.

Requirements Exam, presentation. Grading Scale 0-5

Course Material Provided by the lecturer. EFC0140 INFRASTR UCTU RE ME ASU REMENTS3 C R

Objectives The student knows the main technologies used in infrastructure measurements and is able to apply them. He/she also knows the fields of application in infrastructure measurements, the services available on the market and typical customer needs.

Content Fire & life safety solutions.Building management solutions.Building automation & controls.Overview of security solutions.Emergency notifications.Energy solutions.Condition management of machines and infrastructure.

Requirements Exam, reports and presentations.

Methods Lectures, exercises.

Grading Scale 0-5

Course Material Material provided by the lecturer. Vendors’ product datasheets.



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EFM0120 INTEG R AT ION AND D I FFE RE NTI AL EQUATIO NS 4 C R

Objectives The student understands the meaning of the integrals of a function. He/she knows the rules of integration. The student can solve the most common differential equations. He/she is also able to apply the concepts introduced on the course in engineering applications.

Content Indefinite and definite integral; integration methods; double integrals; differential equations: separable equation, first order linear equation, second order linear equation.

Requirements Exams.


Grading Scale 0-5


Prerequisites EFM0110 Differential Calculus

Other Regular attendance at lectures and exercises is essential for achieving the course objectives. EFJ0110 INTRO DUC TIO N TO BU SI NESS PROCE SSES 5 CR

Objectives The student understands the basic operations of companies and their importance to national economy. He/she knows which factors affect the profitability and economic result of a company and is able to apply this knowledge to business operations. The student is also able to interpret financial statements with regard to profitability and liquidity. He/she also knows the basics of marketing and understands its role in business operations as well as the importance of sales work when selling industrial products and in business-to-business trade.

Content Main business processes: real process and monetary process. Company forms and business plan. ; profit margin and profitability: cost types, break-even point, profit. The importance of profit calculation for company operations. Interpretation of financial statements: liquidity, profitability and solvency. Challenges faced by companies operating in an international environment. Basics of marketing.Marketing process of products and services. Marketing mix, supply and demand, and competition. Market segmentation.The purchasing process in business-to-business trade.

Requirements Exam(s) in which the students must score at least 40% of the maximum points; assignments.



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Methods Lectures, guided and independent exercises completed in groups and individually, independent study of literature, online learning.

Grading Scale 0-5

Course Material To be announced later. EFA0400 LABO RATO RY WORK I N AU TOMATIO N 3CR

Objectives The student knows how to use various instruments and tools of automation engineering. He/she understands the variety of solutions for controlling an automated process. The student is able to apply automation devices such as programmable logic controllers to automation of production processes and to implement and tune a control circuit. He/she also knows the operating principles of various automation components and is able to apply them in practice. The student is familiar with the operating principles of most common pneumatic actuators and is able to create simple automated and programmed systems with them. He/she knows how various sensors operate and how they are installed. The student understands the importance of input and output modules of automation components and is able to install respective sensors and actuators.

Content Sensors and actuators: their operation and their use for measuring, transmitters, proximity switches, ON-OFF sensors. Programming of an automated system with PLC: combination logic, sequence logic, SoftPLC. Control room programming and introduction to HMI systems: Labview programming, WinCC programming. Implementation and tuning of controllers: PID control blocks and Siemens S5, Labview and implementation of tuning. Introduction to bus applications in automation: ASI, Interbus, Profibus, Ethernet. Latest developments in automation: Ethernet I/O, fuzzy control logic and machine vision.

Requirements Attendance at guided exercises at a laboratory.Assignments. Writing reports on the exercises and the assignments. An exam.

Methods Guided exercises in groups of 2-3 students in a laboratory. Independent work.

Grading Scale 0-5

Course Material Provided by the lecturer.

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EFE0120LABO RATOR Y WORK IN ELECT RO NIC S 3C R

Objectives The student understands the main applications and components of analog and digital technology. He/she understands the central principles and methods of analog and digital design and their electrotechnical requirements.

Content Semiconductor switches, operational amplifiers, power supplies and voltage regulation, analog filters, AD/DA converters, semiconductor memories, digital design, design verification by simulation and testing.

Requirements Assignments completed in groups and individually. Groupwork must be completed according to assignment-specific instructions. The assessment is based on how groups follow the instructions, how they meet the deadlines and how high the quality of documentation is. Attendance at groupwork exercises is compulsory. Individual assignments must be completed in accordance with instructions. Groupwork and individual assignments account for 50% of the student’s grade respectively. All assignments (both groupwork and individual assignments) must be completed. Methods Laboratory exercises, in which each group of students is responsible for planning, implementation, measuring and documentation. The student’s independent work. Grading Scale 0-5 Course Material Material used on the courses EFE0100 Analog Electronics and EFE0110 Digital Electronics. Material provided by the lecturer: manuals and specifications of software, measuring devices etc.

Prerequisites Recommended: Analog Electronics, Digital Electronics. EFF0150 LABOR AT ORY WORK I N PHY SIC S 3 C R

Objectives During the course, the student will learn how to make reliable measurements of physical quantities, analyze the measurement data with a computer and estimate errors that are inevitably present in measurement procedures. In addition, the course will encourage the student to develop their collaborative skills. At the end of the course, the student is expected to have acquired reporting skills beneficial to them when they do their final project.

Content Laboratory experiments in various areas of physics including computer-assisted data analysis and extensive reporting.

Requirements Exam, assignments (laboratory exercises done in groups and reports written based on the experiments, required from each group on each of their experiments).

Methods Laboratory experiments carried out in the physics laboratory in groups of two students. Most of the data analysis will be done with a computer during the lab lessons.



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Grading Scale 0-5

Course Material Provided by the lecturer. EFN0110 LABO RATOR Y WORK I N TELECOMMU NIC AT IONS 6 CR

Objectives The student knows the methods of analog and digital data transfer and is able to make the most common measurements related to them. He/she becomes familiar with fibre optic, copper and RF cables. The student is able to use various measuring devices in measuring performance, attenuation, spectrums, delays and efficiency in the time domain and the frequency domain. He/she learns to use measuring techniques and to configure mobile phone network and terminal devices, wireless sensor networks and customer devices and optical data transfer systems in telecommunications. The student knows how to use wireless transfer technologies and to apply positioning technologies. He/she understands the operational radius and fault-proneness of different radio technologies. Content Analog and digital modulations. Data transfer media and measurements related to them. PCM system.RF and microwave components. Signal generators, oscillators and spectrum analysers. SDH data transmission. Wireless sensor networks. GPRS base station measurements. RFID technologies.Software radio. WLAN, Bluetooth, UWB technologies. Antennas and EMC. Radio links. Optical data transmission.

Requirements Exam.Reports written by a group of students on laboratory exercises. The exam accounts for 10% of the final grade and the reports for 90% of the final grade.

Methods Exercises in small groups.

Grading Scale 0-5 Course Material Provided by the lecturer (laboratory instructions, device and software manuals etc). Course material used on the theory courses in the field of telecommunications.

Prerequisites Telecommunications Engineering EFP5095 L INUX OPE RATI NG SY STEM 2 CR

Objectives The student is able to install, manage and maintain a Linux system. He/she knows the main similarities and differences of Windows and Linux/Unix systems and the techniques required for the integration of the systems. Content Installation and basic use of Linux: basic Linux commands, file management, process management,



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graphical user interfaces, packet installation and source code installation; GCC compiler and the basics of writing scripts. Applications software: GIMP and other graphics programs, other general-purpose applications. Administration: adding users and printers; security features, backup. Integrating Linux and Windows: comparison of OpenOffice and MS Office programs, differences in character encoding and file types, data transfer between different operating systems.

Requirements Exam. The student must score at least 40% of the maximum points to pass the course. If the student participates actively in the exercise sessions, he/she can improve his/her exam result by 20%. Methods Lectures and exercises, which are integrated and arranged in a computer classroom. The student’s independent work is essential for achieving the course objectives.

Grading Scale 0-5

Course Material Online material. Other material provided by the lecturer. EFJ0120 MANA GEMENT SKILL S 3 CR

Objectives The student understands the basic elements of a well-functioning work community and the importance of superior work for the success of the work community. He/she is also familiar with leadership skills and techniques such as interpersonal skills and communication, acquisition and management of information, problem solving and decision-making. The student also strengthens his/her self image and time management skills. Content Organisational structures and processes.Leadership and management.The tasks of a superior.Interpersonal skills and motivation in a work community.Personnel development. Change process from the viewpoint of an organization, group and individual. Dealing with problem situations.Wellbeing at work.Feedback and performance appraisals as a superior’s tools.Labour legislation.

Requirements Exam in which the student must score at least 40% of the maximum points; assignments such as writing an essay.Regular and active attendance (80%) at lectures and discussions.

Methods Lectures, group discussions and other guided and independent exercises.Independent study of literature and online learning. Grading Scale 0-5




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EFM0100 MAT HEMATIC AL TOOL S 3 CR

Objectives The student is able to calculate with vectors, matrices and complex numbers. He/she is able to handle and simplify expressions of Boolean algebra. The student is able to apply the mathematical tools introduced on the course to solve problems in engineering applications.

Content Vectors, matrices, complex numbers, Boolean algebra, number systems.

Requirements Exams, assignments.


Grading Scale 0-5


Other Regular attendance at lectures and exercises is essential for achieving the course objectives. EFF0110 MECH ANIC S (PHY SIC S 1) 3 C R

Objectives The student is able to distinguish between fundamental quantities such as force and torque, work and energy, and power and energy. He/she is also able to demonstrate an understanding of fundamental laws and principles such as Newton's laws and the principle of energy conservation. The student is also able to provide examples of the practical applications of these quantities, laws and principles.

Content Kinematics; Newton's laws; friction; work, power and energy; principle of energy conservation; circular motion; projectile motion; linear momentum and impulse; torque and rotational dynamics; angular momentum.

Requirements Exams.

Methods Lectures, guided and independent exercises, problem-solving, class discussions.

Grading Scale 0-5


Other Regular attendance at lectures and exercises is essential for achieving the course objectives.



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EFE0500 M IC RO SENSO R S AND MEC HANIC S 3 CR

Objectives The student knows the most common sensor and actuator elements of micro-electro-mechanical system technologies (MEMS) and their manufacturing and quality control systems. He /she is able to identify the challenges of development and application opportunities of MEMS systems in various fields of industry. The student also enhances his/her skills of information seeking and report writing.

Content The market situation and application of microsensors (in integration with other courses).Overview of numerical modeling and simulation of microsystems. Manufacturing methods of microsensors and actuators: methods of lithography (UV lithography, electron beam lithography), etching, thin-film deposition techniques; their current applications in industry. Quality control systems and their application in industry: scanning electron microscope, atomic force microscopy, computed tomography, micromanipulation. Integration of microsensors into electronics and quality control of interfaces.Testing the electrical activity of sensors using a virtual instrument (LabView).Microsensor and element types: sensors measuring physical quantities, biosensors, electrochemical sensors, microfluidics. Requirements An assignment (a written report and a presentation). Methods Lectures, guided and independent exercises. Lectures and exercises are integrated. The student’s independent study is essential for achieving the course objectives. Grading Scale 0-5

Course Material S. Fatikow& U. Rembold, Microsystem Technology and Microrobotics. Other material provided by the lecturer. Prerequisites Basics of Sensor Technology EFP4100 MOBILE PROG R AMMI NG 4 C R Objectives The student is able to implement applications in the Java ME platform. He/she has knowledge of the various techniques of creating mobile applications and is able to compare the opportunities provided by different platforms. The student understands the architecture of Java ME and is aware of its limitations. He/she is able to implement user interfaces of different types (high-level vs. low-level). The student knows the most common Java ME APIs and is able to use them in application programming. The student masters the distribution and installation of applications.

Content Introduction to mobile programming: history, operating systems and programming environments, developer tools. Application generation in Java ME: architecture, development platforms and emulators. Profiles and configurations: distribution and installation of Java ME applications. User interface programming: UI components, event handling, feed handling and filtering; MIDP 2.0 UI: UI extensions,



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vendor-specific APIs. Graphics programming: Canvas, GameCanvas and Sprite, 3D API. Data storage: RMS (Record Management System). Timer API. Communications: Wireless Messaging API, Generic Connection Framework, Bluetooth API; Mobile Media API; optional APIs.

Requirements Exam(s), assignments. To pass the course, the student must score at least 50% of the maximum points in the exam(s). He/she must also receive a pass grade at least half of the assignments on the course.

Methods Lectures and exercises; independent study. Lectures and exercises are integrated and held in a computer classroom. The student’s independent work is essential for achieving the course objectives.

Grading Scale 0-5

Course Material Yuan M. & Sharp K.: Developing Scalable Series 40 Applications: A guide for Java Developers. Addison-Wesley. Riggs R.: Programming Wireless Devices with the Java 2 Platform. Addison-Wesley. Peltomäki J.: J2ME-ohjelmointi. Docendo. Other material provided by the lecturer. Prerequisites Object Oriented Programming JAVA EFT5150 OBJECT ORIE NT ED PROGR AMMI NG JAVA 7 CR

Objectives The student knows the basics concepts of object oriented programming, the Java programming language and the Java development tools. The student can create console-based and graphical user interface based programs. The student is also able to write Java programs which can manipulate databases.

Content Introduction; object paradigm; Java development tools; basic input and output; AWT components; swing components; JDBC.

Requirements Exam, assignments. Methods Lectures, guided and independent exercises. Lectures and exercises are held in a computer classroom. The student’s independent work is essential for achieving the course objectives.

Grading Scale 0-5

Course Material Peter Van Der Linden: Just Java 2. Other material provided by the lecturer.

Prerequisites EFT5121 Basics of Programming.

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EFT5170 PERSO NAL CO MPUTI NG 2 CR

Objectives The student is able to use computers, the resources of the IT environment of Savonia UAS and various IT applications efficiently in his/her studies.

Content The basics of PC usage and the IT environment at Savonia UAS; email; online learning platforms; student administration program (WIP); tools for producing high-quality documents.

Requirements A practical test.

Methods Lectures and guided exercises.

Grading Scale 0-5

Course Material To be announced later. EFJ0100 PROFIT AB IL I TY AND I NVESTMENT S 3 C R

Objectives The student understands the role of accounting as part of business operations. He/she learns the basics of calculations of activity-based cost accounting and product life cycle costing, which support the decision-making and pricing processes of businesses.

Content Cost type accounting; basics of cost accounting and activity-based cost accounting; pricing of a product and/or service; pricing strategies; basics of investment accounting; budgeting.

Requirements Exam(s) in which the students must score at least 40% of the maximum points; assignments.

Methods Lectures, guided and independent exercises completed in groups and individually, independent study of literature, online learning.

Grading Scale 0-5

Course Material To be announced later. EFF0140 PROJECT WO R K 3CR

Objectives The student knows how sensors work, what components they consist of and how they are manufactured. He/she is able to construct an interface between a sensor and a computer using a wired or wireless



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connection. The student is able to configure a sensor and develop measuring software for displaying measurement results and storing them into a database.

Content Project plan; specification of application requirements; development specification; components, alternative sensors; data transfer and hardware; testing of sensors; design of electronics; software development; system testing; product specification; final report.

Requirements Intermediate reports and a final report.

Methods Project learning based on the CDIO model. Grading Scale 0-5

Course Material To be provided by the lecturer.

Prerequisites EFF0150 Laboratory Work in Physics EFE0320 SE NSO R S IG NAL PROCE SSI NG 3 C R

Objectives The student is able to apply the basic methods of image processing to products of engineering and medicine. He/she knows how to apply the LabView software for creating an application for signal processing. The student is also able to apply the Matlab software for testing algorithms of image processing.

Content Introduction to digital image processing.The basics of digital images.Retouching.Colour processing.Colour image processing. Segmentation. Analysis of segmentation: frequency domain, image spectrum, Fourier transform, filter response, frequency domain filtering, geometrical transformation. LabView analysis and user interface. Matlab analysis.

Requirements Exam, assignments. Methods Lectures, guided and independent exercises.

Grading Scale 0-5

Course Material Gonzales & Woods, Digital Image Processing, 3rd edition.

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EFW0100 SPECI ALIZ AT I ON ST UDY PRO JECT 3 CR

Aims The student knows the operating principles, materials and manufacturing methods of sensors. He/she is able to build an electronics sensor between an interface and a computer with either wired or wireless connection. The student is able to apply the default values of a detector to match the requirements of an application. The student is able to create a measuring program which is capable of displaying the result and to store the measurement data on a database.

Content Drawing up a project plan and a list of tasks.Finding out about the requirements set by the application.Writing product development specifications. Finding information on components and alternative sensors; choosing the method of data transfer and suitable hardware. Testing the sensor, measuring its capacity and finding out about its working principle.Electronic design and testing. Program development.System testing.Writing out product specifications, making quality comparisons against product development specifications.Final report and self-assessment.

Requirements Carrying out a project as a group, reporting on the progress in weekly meetings. The functionality of the final product of the project as well as reporting are evaluated. The individual student’s performance in the project and the development of his/her skills are assessed, too.

Methods Project learning in groups of 2-3 students, based on the CDIO model. Grading Scale 0-5


Prerequisites Electricity (Physics 2) Laboratory Work in Physics. EFM0140 STATI ST IC S 3 CR

Objectives The student is able to use classical probability and the most common distributions to model random events. The student knows the basics of statistical inference and hypothesis testing.

Content Combinatorics and probability; random variable and distribution; discrete and continuous distri-bution; binomial, Poisson, normal and exponen-tial distribution; parameter estimation and statis-tical tests.

Requirements Exams.

Methods Lectures, exercises, independent study.

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Course Material Anthony Croft, Robert Davison and Martin Har-greaves: Engineering Mathematics, A Modern Foundation for Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineers.

Prerequisites EFM0120 Integration and Differential Equations

Other Regular attendance at lectures and exercises is essential for achieving the course objectives. EFX5002 ST UD YI NG AT SAVO NI A UAS 1 C R

Objectives The student is able to plan his/her engineering studies at Savonia University of Applied Sciences. He/she becomes acquainted with career opportunities in engineering and the jobs engineers have. The student is able to analyse and develop his/her learning strategies and to acquire skills of self-directed learning. The student is also able to improve his/her information seeking skills.

Content Current information on studying at Savonia UAS.Tutoring. Planning of studies and drawing up an individual study plan. The use of the resources of the IT environment of Savonia UAS. Study techniques. Library services and information systems. Work placement and career planning. Constructive feedback. Information Technology graduates and the requirements of working life. Introduction to mathematical studies.

Requirements Attendance at lectures. Methods Lectures.Tutoring sessions. Grading Scale Pass/fail.

Course Material To be announced later. EEK5120 SVENSK AFÖ RI NGE NJÖRE R 3 OP

Objectives Opintojakson suoritettuaan opiskelija on saavuttanut sellaisen kirjallisen ja suullisen ruotsin kielen taidon, joka vastaa laissa säädettyä julkisyhteisöjen henkilöstöltä vaadittavaa kielitaitoa. Hän osaa kertoa alansa työtehtävistä, hakea työpaikkaa, esitellä yrityksen ja sen tuotteita ja palveluja. Hän tuntee liikekirjeenvaihdossa käytettyä terminologiaa ja ruotsalaisen ja suomalaisen yrityskulttuurin välisiä eroja. Opiskelijalle kehittyy valmius lukea alaansa liittyviä artikkeleja ja toimia alansa työtehtävissä ruotsin kielellä. Hän ymmärtää ruotsin kielen merkityksen kaksikielisessä maassa, jossa Ruotsi on tärkeä yhteistyökumppanimme.

Content 1. Alan työtehtäviä ja työnhaku

2. Yrityksenesittelyjamessuillatoimiminen

3. Ruotsalaisenyrityskulttuurinjaliikekirjeenvaihdontuntemus

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Requirements Opintojakson suorittamiseen kuuluu osallistuminen lähiopetukseen (läsnäolovelvoite 80 %), kotitehtävien ja etätehtävien suorittaminen sekä itsenäistä opiskelua. Opintojakson suoritus arvioidaan kirjallisten kokeiden, suullisten tehtävien (sisältää esitelmän), jatkuvan näytön ja hyväksytysti suoritettujen etätehtävien avulla. Kirjallinen taito arvioidaan kahdella välikokeella ja suullinen taito arvioidaan haastattelun, esitelmän ja jatkuvan näytön perusteella.

Methods Opintojakson aikana kehitetään kielitaidon kaikkia osa-alueita (puhuminen, kuuntelu, kirjoittaminen ja lukeminen). Kommunikaatiotaidot harjaantuvat pari- ja ryhmätyöharjoitusten avulla. Opetuksessa hyödynnetään kielistudiota. GradingScale 0-5

Course Material Ilmoitetaan ennen kurssin alkua.

Prerequisites Valmius ammattikorkeakoulutasoisen ruotsin opintojakson suorittamiseen.

Other Opiskelijalle annetaan erikseen arviointi hänen suullisesta ja kirjallisesta kielitaidosta. Osaaminen arvioidaan numeraalisesti (0-5), mutta todistukseen liitetään myös sanallinen arviointi, jolloin arvosanat 1-3 vastaavat merkintää ”tyydyttävät tiedot” ja arvosanat 4-5 ”hyvät tiedot”. EFN0100 TELECOMMUNI CAT ION ENGI NEERI NG 4 C R

Objectives The student knows the basics of the structure and operation of telecommunication networks. The student identifies various telecommunication networks and their services, business models in telecommunications and development trends in the field. The student also knows the telecommunication standards, the advantages and downsides of digital and analog transmission and the operational principles of packet-switched traffic and circuit-switched traffic. In addition, the student knows the restrictions on the capacity of telecommunications channels.

Content Standardisation in telecommunications.Telecommunication networks.Features of signals and signal spectrums.Radio transmission technologies.Modulation technologies.Matching of signals with a channel. Data transfer technologies. Optical transfer technologies.Mobile communication systems.Wireless broadband technologies. Radio links. Digital radio and TV technologies.


Methods Lectures and guided exercises, which are integrated. The student’s independent work is essential for achieving the course objectives.

Grading Scale 0-5 Course Material Anttalainen, Tarmo: Introduction to Telecommunication Engineering.



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ECCIN20 TOOLS FOR PRE SENT AT ION SKILL S 3 C R

Objectives The student knows how to act in international work related situations demanding skills of spoken English. The student understands the importance of cross-cultural communication and knows how to adapt to different situations and their communication styles. The student has a good knowledge of different cultures and the impact of cultural diversity on behaviour and interaction.

Content Multicultural teamwork and meetings and negotiations, hosting visitors in multicultural work related events, multicultural organizational communication. Experiences from assignments around the world will be brought to classroom by visitors. Contents play an important role with each topic but there is a heavy emphasis on language skills.

Requirements An oral presentation.Assignments.Exam(s). Continuous assessment: regular (80%) and active attendance at lectures and exercises. The student must score at least 40% of the maximum points in each exam to pass the course.

Methods Lectures, exercises.Online learning.The student’s independent study.

Grading Scale To be announced later. EFC0150 WELLNE SSS TECHNO LOGY 3 C R

Objectives The student knows the most important wellness products and services and their applications. The student also knows the basic technologies of these products and services.

Content Wellness products and services; sports and fitness applications; sheltered housing; measurement devices for home use; web-based services and portals; personal health records; system architecture; standardisation and legislation; information security.



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Course material To be announced later. EFN0200 W IRELE SS TECHNO LOGIE S 3 C R

Objectives The student is able to apply wireless technologies to data transmission. The student knows the special requirements and propagation of short-range radio technology. The student is able to apply the theory of antennas and to design antennas. The student has in-depth knowledge of multipath propagation mechanisms and their influence on receiving of signals and signal quality.

Content Use of radio systems and their general structure.ISM frequency ranges and their application. Short-range technologies: Bluetooth, WLAN, UWB, &LowPan, Zigbee. Wireless sensor networks. GPRS network. Propagation of radio signals. Calibration of antennas.Processors of wireless devices.

Requirements Exam(s), written assignments, a presentation. The student’s independent study is essential for achieving the objectives of the course. Methods Lecures, guided and independent exercises. Lectures and exercises are integrated.

Grading Scale 0-5

Course Material Provided by the lecturer. Prerequisites EFN0100 Telecommunications Engineering EFS0210 PR AC TIC AL TR AINI NG 1 6 CR

Objectives The aim of the practical training is to allow the student to become acquainted with essential practical tasks, which are important especially for the student's professional studies and to provide know-how in working life (Act 352/2003). Practical training allows the student to become acquainted with fundamental activities and tasks undertaken by the enterprise. Student also has the opportunity to determine whether he/she has an aptitude for working in this field. Content Practical training is carried out by working full-time at least for four weeks in central tasks within the commercial organization according the degree programme. The placement can be in an industrial enterprise, building site, an IT company, a design company, the public sector, organization or association or some other organization which offers suitable work for practical training.

Requirements The practical training proceeds in accordance with the designated plan and it is part of student's career planning. The student arranges the plan on his / her own and after it has been approved he / she must ensure that it is implemented. The student must document the process according to instructions. The degree programme appoints a supervisor for each student, who approves the practical placement and both follows and supervises the training together with the employer. He/she also takes care of collecting feedback from the employee.



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Grading Scale Pass/Fail Prerequisites Councelling for practical training during the 1st year. EFS0220 PR AC TIC AL TR AINI NG 2 12 CR

Objectives The aim of the practical training is that the student is able to adapt learnt knowledge into practice and to evaluate his / her professional skills and needs of development. Content Practical training is carried out by working full-time at least for eight weeks in central tasks within the commercial organization according the degree programme. The placement can be in an industrial enterprise, building site, an IT company, a design company, the public sector, organization or association or some other organization which offers suitable work for practical training.

Requirements The practical training proceeds in accordance with the designated plan and it is part of student's career planning. The student arranges the plan on his / her own and after it has been approved he / she must ensure that it is implemented. The student must document the process according to instructions. The degree programme appoints a supervisor for each student, who approves the practical placement and both follows and supervises the training together with the employer. He/she also takes care of collecting feedback from the employee. Grading Scale Pass/Fail Prerequisites Fundamental studies during two academic years. EFS0230 PR AC TIC AL TR AINI NG 3 12 CR

Objectives Practical training deepens the student's knowledge and skills according to his / her specialization studies, prepares him / her for engineering tasks and improves his / her employment opportunities after graduation. Content Practical training is carried out by working full-time at least for eight weeks in central tasks within the commercial organization according the degree programme. The placement can be in an industrial enterprise, building site, an IT company, a design company, the public sector, organization or association or some other organization which offers suitable work for practical training.

Requirements The practical training proceeds in accordance with the designated plan and it is part of student's career planning. The student arranges the plan on his / her own and after it has been approved he / she must ensure that it is implemented. The student must document the process according to instructions. The degree programme appoints a supervisor for each student, who approves the practical placement and both follows and supervises the training together with the employer. He/she also takes care of collecting feedback from the employee. Grading Scale



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Pass/Fail Prerequisites Fundamental studies during three academic years. EFT5310 ALGORIT HMS AND DAT A ST RUC TURE S 3C R

Objectives The student is able to write recursive functions. He/she understands the concepts and systems of the most common sorting algorithms and knows how to implement them. The student knows how tables are hashed in an appropriate way. The student also knows the principles of linked lists and is able to implement them in the C language. In addition, the student gains good command of the most common search algorithms.

Content Recursion: homogenous and inhomogenous recursion. Sorting algorithms: bubble sort, shake sort, selection sort. Hashing tables. Linked lists: singly linked list, doubly linked list. Search algorithms.

Requirements Exam in which the student must score at least 40% of the maximum points; assignments.

Methods Lectures, guided and independent exercises. Lectures and exercises are integrated and held in a computer classroom. The student’s independent work is essential for achieving the course objectives.

Grading Scale 0-5 Course Material Provided by the lecturer.

Other In addition to the student’s independent work, regular attendance at lectures and exercises is essential for achieving the course objectives. I the student hands in a certain amount of homework, he/she receives some extra points in the exam.

Prerequisites Basics of Programming