LEARNING OUTCOMES
After completing the course, the student is able to
- describe the context and main features of automated transport systems
- explaining the basics of users' needs to move and access
- recalling the technological basis of sensing, processing, and communicating in automated transport systems
- recognising tradeoffs and issues in the hardware and software design of automated vehicles
- defining the basic ethical and legal issues of automated transport systems
- outlining emerging mobility and logistics business models of automated transport systems
Credits: 5
Schedule: 01.08.2024 - 31.07.2025
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Jouni Ojala
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
- Introduction to automated vehicles and the transport system
- Basics of people needs to move and access
- Sensing, processing, and communication technology basics
- Tradeoffs and issues in hardware and software design
- Basic ethical and legal issues
- Emerging mobility and logistics business models
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Assignments, learning diary, and a final activity
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Video lectures, individual studying
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Video lecture recordings, research and policy papers to be announced at the beginning of the course
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
3 Good Health and Well-being
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 No teaching
2025-2026 Autumn I - Summer