Curricula

Objectives

The aim is to deepen your knowledge in JAMK’s two focus areas: Automation & Robotics and Applied Materials Science.

Content

The course content depends on the knowledge level of the participating students, but general themes include:
- Automation and Robotics technology studies, laboratory work in the robotics laboratory
- Materials science in mechanical engineering, surface coating with nucleaction (PVD – Physical Vapour Deposition) and continuous (ALD – Atomic Layer Deposition) technologies, measurement technologies and laboratory demos

Teaching methods

Lectures, laboratory tour and demonstrations
Learning materials and recommended literature
Lectures materials on PowerPoint

Practical training and working life connections

Study visits to local companies in Jyväskylä region

Exam dates and retake possibilities

No exams. Compulsory attendance. Pass/fail evaluation.

International connections

Thin film research is conducted in an international environment.

Student workload

Two afternoon lecture sessions on novel coatings. Two afternoon study visits to local companies. Two sessions on automation and robotics part.
Course workload equals 3 ECTS (81h).

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

You will take part in all lectures, laboratory works & demos and company visits

Prerequisites

Two-three year Bachelor degree studies at suitable degree program.