LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the course the student:
1. is able to safely use the most common machine tools under the direct supervision of an instructor.
2. knows the basics of NC-and CAD/CAM-programming including industrial robots.
3. is able to apply knowledge and skills previously taught in the field of production engineering.
4. is able to design and conduct small-scale empirical research.
5. is able to produce a written research report based on the results of the research.
6. has learned collaborative skills in laboratory excercises and writing reports as a part of a small group.
Credits: 5
Schedule: 26.02.2024 - 31.05.2024
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Pekka Kyrenius, Juha Huuki
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: Finnish, English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
Previously taught knowledge and skills in the field of production engineering are applied in hands-on laboratory exercises. The course introduces students to the use of the most common machine tools and the basics of NC- and CAD/CAM -programming. Students work in a small group and conduct small-scale empirical research in various laboratory exercises. The methods and the research results are reported in written research reports.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Introductory lecture(s), pre-requisite exam and supervised laboratory exercises including the writing of research reports
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
5 cr = 135 h
Introductory lecture/contact hours 4 h
Pre-requisite exam 2 h
Preparing for pre-requisite exam/self-study 22 h
Laboratory excercises/contact hours 16 h
Preparing for laboratory excercises/independent and group working 4 x 8 h = 32 h
Preparing reports/independent and group working 4 x 15 h = 60 h
DETAILS
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language : English
Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Spring IV - V
2023-2024 Spring IV - VEnrollment :
Registration for the course will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi).
A maximum of 30 students will be admitted to the course, with precedence given to students of Mechanical Engineering master s programme and selection is based on academic performance. At least 3 participants are required in order for the course to be held.