Degree Programme in Software Engineering

Degree Programme in Software Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering: 240 cr
Bachelor of Engineering

Implementations in academic year 2018 - 2019

Basics of Web Development 5G00DM03-3001 07.01.2019-05.05.2019 5 cr (18I260E) +-
Learning outcomes of the course unit

The student understands the main parts of web applications. The student is able to create small web applications with full-stack application elements. The student is able to create a small IoT system monitoring application.

Course contents

Frontend Programming with Javascript, Backend Programming with Node and data repository e.g. MySQL. Storing data from ICT devices.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Student knows basics of frontend programming with JavaScript. Student can use backend to get data to the frontend with guidance. Student knows basics of backend programming with Node and is able to use data repository e.g. MySQL as the data storage for the backend. Student can store data from ICT device to the data storage with guidance.

Good

Student knows and is able to implement frontend Programming with JavaScript. Student can use backend to get data to the frontend. Student knows and is able to implement backend programming with Node and is able to exploit data repository e.g. MySQL as the data storage for the backend. Student can store data from ICT device to the data storage.

Excellent

Student knows and is able to diversely implement frontend Programming with JavaScript. Student can independently use backend to get data to the frontend. Student knows and is able to diversely implement backend programming with Node and is able to exploit data repository e.g. MySQL diversely as the data storage for the backend. Student can store independently data from various ICT devices to the data storage.

Name of lecturer(s)

Esa Kujansuu

Recommended or required reading

In tabula

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Classroom teaching, exercises, practical work

Assessment methods and criteria

The grade is based on exercises (max 10 p) and the practical work (max 46 p).
Harjoitustyön max pisteet 46
The grades are based on the table below:
0 0
1 12
2 22
3 30
4 38
5 46

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

07.01.2019 - 05.05.2019

Registration

26.11.2018 - 31.01.2019
Credits
- 5 cr
Group(s)
- 18I260E
Teacher(s)

Esa Parkkila, Pekka Pöyry

Unit, in charge

Degree Programme in ICT Engineering

Degree programme(s)

Degree Programme in Software Engineering

Office

TAMK Main Campus

Evaluation scale

0-5

Exam schedule

No exam
Embedded Systems 5G00DL92-3001 09.01.2019-05.05.2019 10 cr (18I260E) +-
Learning outcomes of the course unit

After completing the course, student is able to create data transfer from sensors to cloud and vice versa. Student is able to implement an intelligent IoT system combining hardware and software together. Student is aware of IoT architecture from beging to end.

Course contents

Introduction to electronics, A/D- conversion, sensor technologies, broker functionality, IoT- protocols, basics of C and C++ microcontroller programming with IoT interfaces

Name of lecturer(s)

Kari Naakka

Recommended or required reading

Links to different e-amaterial in Tabula.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Project work course + microcontroller exercies with theory briefing.
Each team is responsible to manage their own project to fulfil all required requirements.

Assessment methods and criteria

There is no final exam.
Course grade is based for next items:
weight:
50% IoT weather station project work
50% Theory and exercies section

More details of points in Tabula
Points vs. grade
0-20 > 1
21-40 > 2
41-60 > 3
61-80 > 4
81-100 > 5

Language of instruction

English

Timing

09.01.2019 - 05.05.2019

Registration

26.11.2018 - 28.01.2019
Credits
- 10 cr
Group(s)
- 18I260E
Teacher(s)

Kari Naakka, Pekka Pöyry

Further information for students

Course Tabula name:
10 2019 Embedded systems

Unit, in charge

Degree Programme in ICT Engineering

Degree programme(s)

Degree Programme in Software Engineering

Office

TAMK Main Campus

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

No

Training and labour cooperation

No

Exam schedule

Course is evaluate by base of project maturity in each project review.
Weekly excercies gives 50% of points.
More details in Tabula.

International connections

N/A

Students use of time and load

Project work, teamwork, clasroom, lab work. All about 270h

Content periodicity

According project plan made by project team:
- project planning
- technical desing
- tecnical implementation
- verification
- real time documentation
- review dates defined by customer ( =teacher )
- Theory and weekly exercies accordind Tabula schedule

Assessment criteria

Not approved

Project team is not able to finalize project.
Not enoug weekly exercies done

Satisfactory

Project is finalized, but there are several lacks of fulfil requirements.
Less than 40% weekly exercies done

Good

Project is finalized, and there only few lacks of fulfil requirements.
Teawork in in team is working fine.
Most of weekly exercies done

Excellent

Project is finalized, and all requirements are fulfilled.
Project team teamwork is exellent.
All weekly exercies done
English for ICT Engineering Students 5N00DL87-3001 22.08.2018-23.12.2018 3 cr (18I260E) +-
Learning outcomes of the course unit

After completing the course, students
- know how to act in working life communication situations (e.g. presentations and meetings)
- know the most important vocabulary of software engineering
- can write job application documents and take part in a job interview
- know the basic business terminology and can give a presentation of a chosen company

Course contents

- Working life communication situations
- Business life English
- Job applications
- Terminology of ICT and Software Engineering
- Meetings and negotiations
- Grammar as required

Name of lecturer(s)

Hanna Kinnari-Korpela

Language of instruction

English

Timing

22.08.2018 - 23.12.2018

Registration

11.06.2018 - 09.09.2018
Credits
- 3 cr
Group(s)
- 18I260E
Teacher(s)

Emmanuel Abruquah

Unit, in charge

Degree Programme in ICT Engineering

Degree programme(s)

Degree Programme in Software Engineering

Office

TAMK Main Campus
Finnish for Foreigners 1 5N00DL88-3001 22.08.2018-23.12.2018 2 cr (18I260E) +-
Learning outcomes of the course unit

After successful completion of the course students will be able to pronounce Finnish quite clearly. They understand and use short phrases, are able to introduce oneselves and tell basic facts about themselves and as well as ask the same from the others. They know numbers, seasons, months, weekdays and times. About these matters they also understand short simple discussions and texts.

Course contents

- basics of the Finnish language: vowel harmony, personal endings, negative sentence, question sentence, genetive
- structural exercises
- pronunciation exercises
- vocabulary exercises
- conversational and drama exercises
- listening comprehension exercises
- reading comprehension exercises
- written exercises.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Students have been able to complete all the assignments acceptably. They can greet quite well and tell a couple of basic things about themselves, name some studied matters and copy learned words. However, it is hard for them to change simple phrases or put together a proper sentence. Their pronunciation causes difficulties to understand meanings of produced speech.

Good

Students have an active attitude towards studying Finnish language showing that by completing course tasks according to the schedule. They are able to change phrases and understand the connection between letters and speech sounds quite well. They are able to pronounce Finnish quite understandably

Excellent

Students have a positive and active attitude towards learning language. They can pronounce Finnish distinctively and use suitable and varied ways of learned expressions remembering use grammar mostly correct way. They put together sentences very well and recombine words and phrases into new sentences.

Further information

The course is for students whose mother language is not Finnish

Name of lecturer(s)

Hanna Kinnari-Korpela

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

22.08.2018 - 23.12.2018

Registration

11.06.2018 - 09.09.2018
Credits
- 2 cr
Group(s)
- 18I260E
Teacher(s)

Kaisa Korpela

Unit, in charge

Degree Programme in ICT Engineering

Degree programme(s)

Degree Programme in Software Engineering

Office

TAMK Main Campus
Finnish for Foreigners 2 5N00DL89-3001 07.01.2019-28.03.2019 2 cr (18I260E) +-
Learning outcomes of the course unit

After successful completion of the course students will be able to pronounce Finnish quite correctly, understand and use short and simply-structured Finnish expressions that concern some of the most common matters and situations related to everyday life (telling one’s family, telling the time, buying and paying, timetables, food and menu, working and studying). They can shortly discuss about these matters and understand short texts concerning such topics. After this course they are willing to study more Finnish, because they understand that only that way they can achieve a level of language skills that makes possible to get job in Finland.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Finnish for Foreigners 1

Course contents

- basics of the Finnish language: verb types. partitive case, local cases, k-p-t-changes
- structural exercises
- pronunciation exercises
- vocabulary exercises
- conversational and drama exercises
- listening comprehension exercises
- reading comprehension exercises
- written exercises.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Students have been able to complete all the assignments acceptably. They can exchange greetings/farewells, introduce oneself, name a few objects and copy some words that they have learned. It is hard for them to attend a simple conversation or create a short text. Their pronunciation causes difficulties to understand meanings of produced speech.

Good

Students have an active attitude towards studying Finnish language showing that by completing course tasks according to the schedule. They are able to cope in most common everyday situations, which have been studied during the course. Students are able to write brief messages (e.g. e-mail, text message, and post card) in Finnish and are able to pronounce Finnish clearly enough. Students’ mother tongue may have an effect in pronunciation and/or sentence structure, but it doesn’t cause big problems to understand the meaning of messages.

Excellent

Students have a positive and active attitude towards learning language. They can pronounce Finnish distinctively and are able to use suitable and varied expressions in everyday situations using grammar mostly correct way. Students can participate in a conversation asking and responding to questions about topics studied in the course. They can write simple descriptions or stories and recombine words and phrases into new sentences.

Further information

This course is for students whose mother language is not Finnish and who have completed a course Finnish for Foreigners 1.

Name of lecturer(s)

Hanna Kinnari-Korpela

Recommended or required reading

Materials made by the teacher and e-materials linked on course-Tabula. Gehring - Heinzmann: Suomen mestari 1, chapters 3 - 4.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

contact teaching, activating written tasks, study conversation, discussion exercises, learning simulation and games, process writing, collaborative learning, exercises

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment based on classwork (activity, presence, completed exercises). To pass the course minimum attendance 80 % is required.
Final exam has two parts:
A Written test (listening comprehension + writing + structure tasks) = 60 % of the course grade
B Oral test in small groups = 40 % of the course grade
Very good class activity may improve the course grade (according to the final exam result).

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

07.01.2019 - 28.03.2019

Registration

26.11.2018 - 13.01.2019
Credits
- 2 cr
Group(s)
- 18I260E
Teacher(s)

Marja Oksanen

Further information for students

-

Unit, in charge

Degree Programme in ICT Engineering

Degree programme(s)

Degree Programme in Software Engineering

Office

TAMK Main Campus

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

-

Training and labour cooperation

-

Exam schedule

- the 19th of March at 8 - 9 a written part, at 9 - 10 an oral part
- retake Wednesday the 3rd of April at 16.00

International connections

-

Students use of time and load

Two lessons per week: on Tuesday mornings. Quite much independent work at home.

Content periodicity

According to the book "Suomen mestari 1".

Assessment criteria

Not approved

Failed: Students have attended contact lessons less than 80%. They have not completed course assignments because of lack of or activity or gained skills. They don’t speak and write and also understand Finnish more than a couple of words.

Satisfactory

Students have been able to complete all the assignments acceptably. They can exchange greetings/farewells, introduce oneself, name a few objects and copy some words that they have learned. It is hard for them to attend a simple conversation or create a short text. Their pronunciation causes difficulties to understand meanings of produced speech.

Good

Students have an active attitude towards studying Finnish language showing that by completing course tasks according to the schedule. They are able to cope in most common everyday situations, which have been studied during the course. Students are able to write brief messages (e.g. e-mail, text message, and post card) in Finnish and are able to pronounce Finnish clearly enough. Students’ mother tongue may have an effect in pronunciation and/or sentence structure, but it doesn’t cause big problems to understand the meaning of messages.

Excellent

Students have a positive and active attitude towards learning language. They can pronounce Finnish distinctively and are able to use suitable and varied expressions in everyday situations using grammar mostly correct way. Students can participate in a conversation asking and responding to questions about topics studied in the course. They can write simple descriptions or stories and recombine words and phrases into new sentences.
Basics of Cyber Security 5G00DM21-3001 22.08.2018-19.12.2018 5 cr (18I260E) +-
Learning outcomes of the course unit

Student is able to:

- understand the importance of safety, data security and privacy
- use password manager
- describe common cybersecurity threads and how organizations mitigate attacks
- be safe using social media
- understand the business aspects related to the importance of cybersecurity
- explain why credentials, firewalls, virus protection and updates are crucial to computer security

Course contents

- the need for cybersecurity
- basics of risk management
- threads, vulnerabilities and attacks
- protecting data and privacy
- confidentiality, integrity and availability
- importance of credentials

Name of lecturer(s)

Hanna Kinnari-Korpela

Language of instruction

English

Timing

22.08.2018 - 19.12.2018

Registration

11.06.2018 - 10.10.2018
Credits
- 5 cr
Group(s)
- 18I260E
Teacher(s)

Petteri Jekunen

Unit, in charge

Degree Programme in ICT Engineering

Degree programme(s)

Degree Programme in Software Engineering

Office

TAMK Main Campus
Mathematics 1 5N00DL83-3001 22.08.2018-23.12.2018 5 cr (18I260E, ...) +-
Learning outcomes of the course unit

Student is able to:
- understand basic terminology of geometry and trigonometry
- calculate areas and volumes of two- and three-dimensional objects
-use equations involving trigonometric functions and recognize graphs of them
- apply vectors to technical problems
- perform calculations with complex numbers
- perform basic calculations with matrices and apply them in practical problems

Course contents

Geometry, areas and volumes, trigonometry, trigonometric functions and their properties, vector calculus and applications, complex numbers, matrices, group of linear equations.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Understanding of basic concepts related to course topics. Capability to calculate exercises that are similar to discussed examples.

Good

Understanding of basic and advanced concepts related to course topics. Ability to apply them in basic technical problems.

Excellent

In addition, ability to apply course topics in advanced problems.

Name of lecturer(s)

Hanna Kinnari-Korpela

Language of instruction

English

Timing

22.08.2018 - 23.12.2018

Registration

11.06.2018 - 09.09.2018
Credits
- 5 cr
Group(s)
- 18I260E
- 18KVTBPT
Teacher(s)

Jukka Suominen

Unit, in charge

Degree Programme in ICT Engineering

Degree programme(s)

Degree Programme in Software Engineering

Office

TAMK Main Campus
Mathematics 2 5N00DL84-3001 07.01.2019-30.04.2019 5 cr (18I260E, ...) +-
Learning outcomes of the course unit

Student is able to:
- understand the concept of a function and recognizes the characteristic properties of different basic functions
- solve equations and recognize graphs involving basic functions and apply them in practical problems
- apply the concepts of derivative when solving practical problems
- interpret derivative as rate of change
- determine the derivative using graphical, numerical and symbolical methods
- construct error estimates using the differential method
- understand basic terminology of integral calculus
- determine integral graphically, numerically and symbolically
- calculate areas using definite integral

Course contents

- Basic functions, terminology, graphs and equations (Polynomial, exponential, logarithmic)
- Derivative
- Graphical, numerical and symbolic differentiation
- Applications of derivative
- Error estimation with differential
- Integral function
- Definite integral
- Graphical, numerical and symbolic integration
- Calculation of areas and volumes with integral

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Understanding of basic concepts related to course topics. Capability to calculate exercises that are similar to discussed examples. Can interpret derivative as rate of change. Can determine derivatives and integrals using graphical and symbolical methods. Can calculate basic areas and volumes with integrals.

Good

In addition, understanding of advanced and most concepts related to course topics. Ability to apply them in basic technical problems.

Excellent

In addition, ability to apply course topics in advanced problems.

Name of lecturer(s)

Hanna Kinnari-Korpela

Language of instruction

English

Timing

07.01.2019 - 30.04.2019

Registration

26.11.2018 - 06.01.2019
Credits
- 5 cr
Group(s)
- 18I260E
- 18KVTBPT
Teacher(s)

Jukka Suominen

Unit, in charge

Degree Programme in ICT Engineering

Degree programme(s)

Degree Programme in Software Engineering

Office

TAMK Main Campus

Evaluation scale

0-5
Mechanics and Thermophysics 5N00DJ63-3001 24.09.2018-14.12.2018 5 cr (18I260E, ...) +-
Learning outcomes of the course unit

After completing this course student:
- can use quantities and units
- knows the fundamental laws of mechanics, fluid mechanics and thermophysics
- can describe phenomena by using quantities and their dependences and make justified solutions of related problems
- can make and interpret graphical presentations
- knows how to describe heat and fluid and their transfer.
- has developed his/her technological and scientific way of thinking.

Course contents

Contents:
- SI-system of quantities and units
- Modelling of translational and rotational motion
- Force and Newton´s laws
- Work and energy principles
- Humidity
- thermal expansion, heat, calorimetry, transfer of heat
- Fluid mechanics

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Knowledge of the most essential phenomena and related quantities and units in mechanics and thermophysics. Capability to analyse, when guided qualitatively and quantitatively simple cases related phenomena similar to discussed examples.

Good

In addition capability to apply the principles to new situations. Can use the terminology and models in presentations of justified qualitative and quantitative analyses of phenomena.

Excellent

In addition, versatile and fluent ability to analyse phenomena qualitatively and quantitatively realizing the limitations related to theories in use.

Name of lecturer(s)

Hanna Kinnari-Korpela

Recommended or required reading

Randall Knight, Physics for Scientists and Engineers, preferably New International Edition, 3rd Edition, Pearson Education 2014.
Technical Formulas, Tammertekniikka, 2002 (in Finnish: Tekniikan kaavasto)

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Preliminary tasks
Exercises
Video material
Demonstration

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation is based on evaluation of
- Exercises
- Exam
The sum of the exam points has to be at least 30 % and the total sum with exercises at least 30 %.
In the exercise review classes the ability to explain and justify the solutions is evaluated. Inability to explain or justify the solution can cut these points by -50 % max.
Participation to exams is compulsory.

Language of instruction

English

Timing

24.09.2018 - 14.12.2018

Registration

11.06.2018 - 28.09.2018
Credits
- 5 cr
Group(s)
- 18I260E
- 18KVTBPT
Teacher(s)

Riikka-Liisa Vaara

Unit, in charge

Degree Programme in ICT Engineering

Degree programme(s)

Degree Programme in Software Engineering

Office

TAMK Main Campus

Virtual proportion

1 cr

Evaluation scale

0-5

Exam schedule

Exam part 1: 2.11.2018
Exam part 2: 4.12.2018

Retake: January 2019 (not translated)

Students use of time and load

Lecture, exercise reviews and exam 60 h
Independent work ab. 75 h
Total ab. 135 h

Assessment criteria

Not approved

Below 30 % of points from the exams and/or 30 % from the exercises.

Satisfactory

Knowledge of the most essential phenomena and related quantities and units in mechanics. Capability to analyse, when guided qualitatively and quantitatively simple cases related phenomena similar to discussed examples.
Min 30 % of points from the exams and min 30 % from the exercises.

Good

In addition capability to apply the principles to new situations. Can use the terminology and models in presentations of justified qualitative and quantitative analyses of phenomena.

Excellent

In addition versatile, fluent ability to analyse phenomena qualitatively and quantitaively realizing the limitations related to theories in use.
Orientation for Engineering Mathematics 5N00BH84-3007 22.08.2018-23.12.2018 3 cr (18I260E) +-
Learning outcomes of the course unit

Student is able
-to operate with mathematical expressions related to technology
-to formulate the mathematical model and solve the equations

Course contents

Mathematical Notations, Unit Conversations. Mathematical Expressions. Solving Linear, Quadratic and Pair of equations. Percentages. Solving Right Triangle. Simple Areas and Volymes.

Further information

This course is meant for students that need to update their mathematics and calculus skills for studying the mandatory Mathematics courses at TAMK.

Name of lecturer(s)

Hanna Kinnari-Korpela

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

22.08.2018 - 23.12.2018

Registration

11.06.2018 - 09.09.2018
Credits
- 3 cr
Group(s)
- 18I260E
Teacher(s)

Matematiikka Virtuaalihenkilö

Unit, in charge

Degree Programme in ICT Engineering

Degree programme(s)

Degree Programme in Software Engineering

Office

TAMK Main Campus
Orientation for ICT Engineering Studies 5G00DL86-3002 22.08.2018-21.10.2018 3 cr (18I260E) +-
Learning outcomes of the course unit

After completing this course a student can:
- plan his/her studies - preliminary plan his/her professional career
- use the software tools uselful during the studies
- write, present and manage numerical and written data with the aid of computers and software
- use appropriate TAMK’s information systems, services and network

Course contents

Contents:
-orientation for ICT engineering studies at TAMK
-timetables and rules of the studies
-curriculum and personal study plan
-practical training and it's significance for professional learning
-basic use of Microsoft's Word, Excel and Power Point
-TAMK information systems and services for students

Name of lecturer(s)

Hanna Kinnari-Korpela

Language of instruction

English

Timing

22.08.2018 - 21.10.2018

Registration

11.06.2018 - 09.09.2018
Credits
- 3 cr
Group(s)
- 18I260E
Teacher(s)

Tomi Salo

Unit, in charge

Degree Programme in ICT Engineering

Degree programme(s)

Degree Programme in Software Engineering

Office

TAMK Main Campus
Practical Training 1 5G00DM10-3001 01.01.2019-31.07.2019 6 cr (18I260E) +-
Learning outcomes of the course unit

After completing the first Practical Training students have achieved practical work life skills and been introduced to the work culture of ICT engineering.

Course contents

Practical training. Documentation and reporting of training.

Name of lecturer(s)

Hanna Kinnari-Korpela

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

01.01.2019 - 31.07.2019

Registration

26.11.2018 - 06.01.2019
Credits
- 6 cr
Group(s)
- 18I260E
Teacher(s)

Erkki Hietalahti

Unit, in charge

Degree Programme in ICT Engineering

Degree programme(s)

Degree Programme in Software Engineering

Office

TAMK Main Campus

Evaluation scale

0-5
Programming Languages 1 5G00DL96-3002 22.08.2018-23.12.2018 5 cr (18I260E) +-
Learning outcomes of the course unit

1. Student understands the basic nature of programming. 2. Student is able to apply her/his programming skills to more demanding challenges involving writing algorithms and modularizing programs with functions 3. Student understands different kinds of programming languages and their usage areas.

Course contents

Basics of programming by using C++. Handling data with variables and functions, writing code in different environments, debugging and profiling. Overview of programming languages: compiled, interpreted, functional and scripted languages.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Student is sufficiently able to handle data with variables and functions to solve basic programming tasks. Student can write and compile code in given environment. Student is able to use debugging and profiling with guidance. Student knows the basic idea of programming languages.

Good

Student is able to handle data with variables and functions. Student can write and compile code in given environment. Student is able to use debugging and profiling when needed. Student knows the overview of programming languages like compiled, interpreted, functional and scripted languages.

Excellent

Student is able diversely to handle data with variables and functions. Student can write and compile code in different environments. Student is able to use debugging and profiling to solve problems. Student knows diversely the overview of programming languages like compiled, interpreted, functional and scripted languages.

Name of lecturer(s)

Hanna Kinnari-Korpela

Recommended or required reading

All relevant material can be found from course Tabula pages.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

- Student understands basic terminology of programming and has a general understanding of different types of programming languages: compiled, interpreted and scripting programming languages
- Student is able to implement simple computer programs by using basic programming tools: editor, compiler, linker and debugger
- Student understands the basics concepts of programming: variables, strings, arithmetic and logical operators, conditional statements, loops, arrays and functions.

Language of instruction

English

Timing

22.08.2018 - 23.12.2018

Registration

11.06.2018 - 09.09.2018
Credits
- 5 cr
Group(s)
- 18I260E
Teacher(s)

Esa Kunnari

Unit, in charge

Degree Programme in ICT Engineering

Degree programme(s)

Degree Programme in Software Engineering

Office

TAMK Main Campus

Completion alternatives

Please see course lecturer
Programming Languages 2 5G00DL97-3001 07.01.2019-05.05.2019 5 cr (18I260E) +-
Learning outcomes of the course unit

1. Student understands the concepts of object-oriented programming. 2. Student is able to implement Java programs and applications by utilizing object-oriented design. 3. Student knows how to program with Java programming language.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Programming languages 1

Course contents

Basics object-oriented programming by using Java. Modularizing programs with classes and objects and utilizing object-oriented programming in program implementations.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Students knows about object-oriented programming principles. Student is able to implement modularizing programs with classes and objects with guidance. Student is able to utilize object-oriented programming principles in simple program implementations with guidance.

Good

Students knows object-oriented programming principles by using Java. Student is able to implement modularizing programs with classes and objects. Student is able to utilize object-oriented programming principles independently in different program implementations.

Excellent

Students knows in depth object-oriented programming principles by using Java. Student is able to implement modularizing programs with classes and objects in diverse situations. Student is able to utilize object-oriented programming principles independently diversely in various different program implementations.

Name of lecturer(s)

Tony Torp

Language of instruction

English

Timing

07.01.2019 - 05.05.2019

Registration

26.11.2018 - 11.01.2019
Credits
- 5 cr
Group(s)
- 18I260E
Seats

0 - 20

Teacher(s)

Tony Torp

Unit, in charge

Degree Programme in ICT Engineering

Degree programme(s)

Degree Programme in Software Engineering

Office

TAMK Main Campus

Evaluation scale

0-5
Programming Languages 3 5G00DM61-3001 07.01.2019-05.05.2019 5 cr (18I260E) +-
Learning outcomes of the course unit

1. Student understands the basic nature of data structure and algorithms. 2. Student is able to use ready made data structures and algorithms. 3. Student is able to construct their own data structures and algorithms for more specific needs.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Programming Languages 1

Course contents

Data structures and algorithm design and implementation.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Student knows the basics of data structures and algorithms. Student is able to use
readymade data structures and algorithms with guidance. Student is able to construct their own data structures and algorithms independently with guidance.

Good

Student understands the basic nature of data structure and algorithms. Student is able to use
readymade data structures and algorithms. Student is able to construct their own data structures and algorithms independently for more specific needs.

Excellent

Student understands in depth the basic nature of data structure and algorithms. Student is able to use
readymade data structures and algorithms diversely in various situations. Student is able to construct their own data structures and algorithms independently for more specific needs diversely.

Name of lecturer(s)

Tony Torp

Language of instruction

English

Timing

07.01.2019 - 05.05.2019

Registration

26.11.2018 - 06.01.2019
Credits
- 5 cr
Group(s)
- 18I260E
Teacher(s)

Erkki Hietalahti

Unit, in charge

Degree Programme in ICT Engineering

Degree programme(s)

Degree Programme in Software Engineering

Office

TAMK Main Campus

Evaluation scale

0-5

Implementations in academic year 2019 - 2020

Finnish 1 5N00DL88-3002 26.08.2019-20.10.2019 2 cr (19I260E) +-
Learning outcomes of the course unit

After successful completion of the course students will be able to pronounce Finnish quite clearly. They understand and use short phrases, are able to introduce oneselves and tell basic facts about themselves and as well as ask the same from the others. They know numbers, seasons, months, weekdays and times. About these matters they also understand short simple discussions and texts.

Course contents

- basics of the Finnish language: vowel harmony, personal endings, negative sentence, question sentence, genetive
- structural exercises
- pronunciation exercises
- vocabulary exercises
- conversational and drama exercises
- listening comprehension exercises
- reading comprehension exercises
- written exercises.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Students have been able to complete all the assignments acceptably. They can greet quite well and tell a couple of basic things about themselves, name some studied matters and copy learned words. However, it is hard for them to change simple phrases or put together a proper sentence. Their pronunciation causes difficulties to understand meanings of produced speech.

Good

Students have an active attitude towards studying Finnish language showing that by completing course tasks according to the schedule. They are able to change phrases and understand the connection between letters and speech sounds quite well. They are able to pronounce Finnish quite understandably

Excellent

Students have a positive and active attitude towards learning language. They can pronounce Finnish distinctively and use suitable and varied ways of learned expressions remembering use grammar mostly correct way. They put together sentences very well and recombine words and phrases into new sentences.

Further information

The course is for students whose mother language is not Finnish

Name of lecturer(s)

Hanna Kinnari-Korpela

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

26.08.2019 - 20.10.2019

Registration

03.06.2019 - 06.09.2019
Credits
- 2 cr
Group(s)
- 19I260E
Teacher(s)

Marja Oksanen

Unit, in charge

Degree Programme in ICT Engineering

Degree programme(s)

Degree Programme in Software Engineering

Office

TAMK Main Campus

Evaluation scale

0-5
Mathematics 1 5N00DL83-3002 30.09.2019-05.12.2019 5 cr (19I260E) +-
Learning outcomes of the course unit

Student is able to:
- understand basic terminology of geometry and trigonometry
- calculate areas and volumes of two- and three-dimensional objects
-use equations involving trigonometric functions and recognize graphs of them
- apply vectors to technical problems
- perform calculations with complex numbers
- perform basic calculations with matrices and apply them in practical problems

Course contents

Geometry, areas and volumes, trigonometry, trigonometric functions and their properties, vector calculus and applications, complex numbers, matrices, group of linear equations.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Understanding of basic concepts related to course topics. Capability to calculate exercises that are similar to discussed examples.

Good

Understanding of basic and advanced concepts related to course topics. Ability to apply them in basic technical problems.

Excellent

In addition, ability to apply course topics in advanced problems.

Name of lecturer(s)

Ulla Miekkala

Language of instruction

English

Timing

30.09.2019 - 05.12.2019

Registration

03.06.2019 - 06.09.2019
Credits
- 5 cr
Group(s)
- 19I260E
Teacher(s)

Jukka Suominen

Unit, in charge

Degree Programme in ICT Engineering

Degree programme(s)

Degree Programme in Software Engineering

Office

TAMK Main Campus

Evaluation scale

0-5
Network Technologies 5G00DL94-3001 02.09.2019-22.12.2019 5 cr (18I260E) +-
Learning outcomes of the course unit

Student will be able to
- decribe the devices and services used to support communication in computer networks and Internet
- explain how devices access local and remote network resources
- understand the basic settings that IP-network devices need to communicate
- configure basic settings to network devices
- set IP-networking settings to servers and clients
- explain fundamentals of switching, Ethernet LANs and IP routing
- explain the phases and encapsulation of data in TCP/IP transmission
- build a small LAN
- describe a wireless network and functions of a digital communication system

Course contents

Introduction to Networking, network protocols and communication, TCP/IP and data encapsulation, Ethernet, Configuring network devices, IP-Addressing, Troubleshooting network connections. Wireless communication.

Name of lecturer(s)

Hanna Kinnari-Korpela

Language of instruction

English

Timing

02.09.2019 - 22.12.2019

Registration

03.06.2019 - 06.09.2019
Credits
- 5 cr
Group(s)
- 18I260E
Teacher(s)

Ville Haapakangas

Unit, in charge

Degree Programme in ICT Engineering

Degree programme(s)

Degree Programme in Software Engineering

Office

TAMK Main Campus

Evaluation scale

0-5
Orientation for Engineering Mathematics 5N00BH84-3010 26.08.2019-27.09.2019 3 cr (19I260E) +-
Learning outcomes of the course unit

Student is able
-to operate with mathematical expressions related to technology
-to formulate the mathematical model and solve the equations

Course contents

Mathematical Notations, Unit Conversations. Mathematical Expressions. Solving Linear, Quadratic and Pair of equations. Percentages. Solving Right Triangle. Simple Areas and Volymes.

Further information

This course is meant for students that need to update their mathematics and calculus skills for studying the mandatory Mathematics courses at TAMK.

Name of lecturer(s)

Jukka Suominen

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

26.08.2019 - 27.09.2019

Registration

03.06.2019 - 06.09.2019
Credits
- 3 cr
Group(s)
- 19I260E
Teacher(s)

Jukka Suominen

Unit, in charge

Degree Programme in ICT Engineering

Degree programme(s)

Degree Programme in Software Engineering

Office

TAMK Main Campus

Evaluation scale

0-5

Contact

Head of Degree Programme
Hanna Kinnari-Korpela
firstname.surename[at]tamk.fi

Study Counsellor
Merja Hanhimäki
firstname.surename[at]tamk.fi

Course Structure Diagrams

Degree Programme in Software Engineering

Studies for Exchange Students, Software Engineering

Qualification Awarded and the Level of Qualification

The Curriculum complies with the European and National Higher Education Qualification Frameworks (Bachelor of Engineering, EQF 6).

Special Admission Requirements

General admission criteria, see TAMK’s websites.

Recognition of Prior Learning

It is possible for students to have their prior competence recognised.

See TAMK’s credit transfer guidelines

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

Completion of curriculum studies and achievement of related competence objectives.

Further information:

TAMK Degree Regulations

Profile of the Programme

The degree complies with the criteria set by the Finnish national degree system as well as with the European framework for degrees and other competence.

Ministry of Education and Culture

Key Learning Outcomes

The build-up of your skills and competences is divided into following annual themes:

During the first academic year, you will build a strong basis for your engineering skills and knowledge by studying mathematics, physics and basics studies of ICT engineering. You will also learn basics of software engineering. According to the study plan, you will complete the first practical training after the first academic year.

During the second academic year, you will deepen your ICT engineering skills and knowledge. You will study topics of modern software engineering, but you will also increase your basic engineering knowledge and language skills. According to the study plan, you will complete the second practical training after this academic year.

During the third academic year, you will continue deepening your software engineering skills and knowledge, mostly by studying advanced topics of modern software engineering. You will be capable of applying and deepening your knowledge and skills in practical areas of working life. According to the study plan, you will complete the third practical training after this academic year.

During the fourth academic year, you will study advanced topics of modern software engineering. You will highly increase your professional software engineering skills and knowledge and gain versatile competence to understand the latest technologies, applications and methods of modern software engineering. During the fourth academic year, you will compile a Bachelor’s Thesis to present your competences in the field of software engineering.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

The growing demand of software engineering specialists gives a vast variety of working possibilities. After graduation, you have competence to work for example as Software Engineer, Software Developer, Software Architect, Software Consultant, Data Engineer, Web Application Developer, Web Programmer and Mobile Application Developer.

Access to Further Studies

The Bachelor of Engineering degree gives you eligibility for Master's degree programmes in many universities offering programmes in ICT engineering.

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Assessment of study performances is based on TAMK’s assessment criteria

The detailed assessment criteria can be found in course implementation plans. The teaching and assessment methods are agreed on with students at the beginning of each course.
TAMK Degree Regulations

Graduation Requirements

Completion of studies and achievement of competence objectives in the extent set by the curriculum.

Mode of Study

The in-class sessions of the courses will be mainly organized as daytime sessions between august and june. The adopted approach is blended learning. Thus, with the varying in-class lectures and practical sessions, also studying outside the classroom is required. The studying and different kind of projects may be taken in teams with the coaching of the experienced teaching staff.

Development of the Programme

The Ministry of Education and Culture’ definitions of policy and TAMK’s strategy have been considered in the curriculum.

The Degree Programme in Software Engineering is continuously developed based on the feedback from the students, alumni and other stakeholders.