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SPT-E6010 - Introduction to Automated Transport Systems 2024-2025, Independent study, 1.8.2024-31.7.2025

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

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
Prerequisites
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

Rules of Conduct - Students´ Rights and Responsibilities (in force from 1 August 2020)

Aalto University Code of Academic Integrity and Handling Violations Thereof

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