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Modules

The education at the Department of Applied Mechanics is offered through the following modules.

Basic module in Applied Mechanics; K201-1 (20 cr)

The principal lecturer: prof. Jukka Tuhkuri

Intermediate Modules

 

Intermediate module in Marine Technology; K210-2 (20 cr)

The principal lecturer: acting prof. Jani Romanoff

The Intermediate Module in Marine Technology provides the necessary foundation for the central disciplines in ship technology - design, hydrodynanamics, hydrostatics, winter navigation and naval machinery.

The required courses:

The elective courses (choose one of the following):

  • Ship Machinery Systems; Kul-24.3400, 5 cr (link to Noppa)
  • Winter Navigation; Kul-24.3500, 5 cr, (Individual assignment, III-IV) (link Noppa)

Intermediate module in Aeronautical Engineering; K220-2 (20 cr)

The principal lecturer: prof. Olli Saarela

This intermediate module focuses on the fundamentals of flight mechanics, aerodynamics and structural mechanics. The module also introduces the central systems of an airplane as well as the contents of an airplane design project.

Intermediate module in Engineering Mechanics; K230-2 (20 cr)

The principal lecturer: prof. Jukka Tuhkuri

This module consists of courses in both solid and fluid mechanics and features required, optional and elective courses.

The required course:

The optional courses (choose one or both):

  • Finite Element Method I; Kul-49.3300, 5 c (link to Noppa)
  • Dynamics of Structures; lectures and exercises P; Kul-49.3400, 5 cr (link to Noppa)

The elective courses to fullfil the remaining credits (minimun of 5 cr):

The forementioned courses must be selected such that they amount to at least 20 cr. If the student wishes to complete this module and has no intention to continue to the advanced modules in solid and fluid mechanics, the elective courses can be chosen freely. However, should the student proceed to the advanced modules, the elective courses must be chosen so that the course prerequisites are fullfilled. The course prerequisites are listed below, indicating whether the prerequisite is required (P) or optional (V).

  • Experimental Methods; Kon-41.4005, 5 cr, Materials of Mechanics P, Fluid Dynamics. P (link to  Noppa)
  • Finite Element Method I; Kul-49.3300, 5 cr, Materials of Mechanics P, Fluid Dynamics V (link to  Noppa)
  • Dynamics of Structures; lectures and exercises P; Kul-49.3400, 5 cr, Materials of Mechanics P, Fluid Dynamics V (link to Noppa)
  • Composite Structures; Kul-34.3600, 5 cr, Materials of Mechanics P (link to Noppa)
  • Viscous Flow P; Ene-39.4031, 5 cr, Fluid Dynamics P (link to Noppa)
  • Gas Dynamics; Kul-34.3700, 2 cr, Fluid Dynamics P (link to Noppa)
  • Potential Flow Theory for Lifting Surfaces; Kul-24.3710, 3 cr, Fluid Dynamics V (link to Noppa)
  • Potential Flow Theory for Lifting Surfaces; Kul-24.4370, 3 cr, Fluid Dynamics V (link to Noppa) (1)
    (1) If the course Kul-24.4370 "Potential Flow Theory for Lifting Surfaces, extended" belongs to the Intermediate module in Engineering Mechanics, the course Kul-34.3700 "Gas Dynamics" can be included into the Advanced module in Fluid Dynamics.

Advanced modules

 

Advanced module in Marine Technology; K211-3 (20 cr)

The principal lecturer: acting prof. Jani Romanoff

This module concentrates on the dynamics of ships as well as their structural and industrial engineering.

Safty of Marine Traffic; K212-3 (20 cr)

The principal lecturer: Prof. Pentti Kujala

This module focuses on the safety issues of marine transport. Since safety has become one of the central design criteria in marine technology, this module is intended to provide the students with the necessary skills and knowledge to conduct demanding safety and risk analysis that are required in both ship design and operation. The module is suited to accompany the Intermediate Module in Marine Technology.

Cruise & Ferry Experience; K213-3 (20 cr)

The principal lecturer: Prof. Pentti Kujala

The module combines studies on Marine Technology, design and economics. It concentrates on problem based learning and the product development of passenger ships and ferries. It is possible for students to modify the module as a multidisciplinary study to be individually suited to support their studies and assignments.

Passenger Ship Architecture and Cruise & Ferry II (both 5 cr) are mandatory courses in the module. In addition to these, a student has to select courses for 10 credits from the optional courses. The optional courses can be selected from the list below or a student can submit other courses, which support the completion of the module.

The mandatory courses:

The optional courses:

Advanced module in Aeronautical Engineering; K221-3 (20 cr)

The principal lecturer: prof. Olli Saarela

This intermediate module covers the topics of flight mechanics and control systems in greater depth. The module also focuses on introducing the essential aerodynamic and structural design methods.

The required course:

The optional courses:

Advanced module in Mechanics of Materials; K231-3 (20 op)

The principal lecturer: prof. Gary Marquis and prof. Jukka Tuhkuri

This advanced module requires that the student has fullfilled the prerequisites, which are specified in the Intermediate Module in Technical Mechanics section. The student is free to choose from the listed courses so that the course credits amount to at least 20 cr.

  • Finite Element Method II P; Kul-49.4100, 5 cr, I-II (lectured on even years) (link to Noppa)
  • Models for beam, plate and shell structures P; Kul-49.4250, 5 cr, III-IV (lectured on odd years) (link to Noppa)
  • Fracture Mechanics and Fatigue P; Kul-49.4300, 5 cr, III-IV (link to Noppa)
  • Fatigue of Structures P; Kul-49.4350, 5 cr, I-II  (link to Noppa)
  • Continuum Mechanics and Material Modelling P; Kul-49.4501, 5 cr, I-II (lectured on even years) (link to Noppa)
  • Lightweight Structures P; Kul-34.4700, 5 cr, III-IV (link to Noppa)
  • Optimization of Structures P; Kul-24.4511, 6 cr, III-IV (link to Noppa)

Advanced module in Fluid Dynamics; K232-3 (20 cr)

The principal lecturer: prof. Timo Siikonen

This advanced module provides the necessary skills for both computational and experimental analysis in fluid mechanics. Special emphasis is placed on gaining an improved understanding of turbulent flow behavior. This module requires that the student has fullfilled the prerequisites mentioned in the Intermediate Module in Technical Mechanics section. The module is particularly suited for students of aeronautical engineering, merine technology and internal combustion engine, but offers the essential background for analyzing a vast range of flow problems.

  • Fundamentals of Computational Fluid Mechanics and Heat  Transfer P; Ene-39.4037, 7 cr, I-II  (link to Noppa)
  • Experimental Fluid Dynamics; Kul-34.4800, 3 cr (link to Noppa)
  • Use of Computational Fluid Dynamics P; Ene-39.4054, 6 cr, III-IV (link to Noppa)
  • Computational Marine Hydrodynamics P; Kul-24.4520, 5 cr, I-II (link to Noppa)
  • Physics of Turbulence P; Kul-34.4600, 4 cr, III-IV (link to Noppa)

* The student must choose either Ene-39.4054 or Kul-24.4520

 

Special modules

Special Module in Aeronautical Engineering; K222-C (20 cr)

The principal lecturer: prof. Olli Saarela

Special module fulfills content of modules in Aeronautical Engineering and gives applied knowledges in field of Aeronautical Engineering.

The optional courses:

  • The courses which belong to Advanced Module in Aeronautical Engineering
  • Composite Structures; Kul-34.3600, 5 cr (link to Noppa)
  • Models for Beam, Plate and Shell Structures; Kul-49.4250, 5 cr (link to Noppa)
  • Fracture Mechanics and Fatigue P; Kul-49.4300, 5 cr (link to Noppa)
  • Viscous Flow P; Ene-39.4031, 5 cr (link to Noppa)
  • Electronics I; S-87.1010, 5 cr (link to Noppa)
  • Other courses which are approved by the principal lecturer.

Special module in Fluid Dynamics; K232-C (20 cr)

The principal lecturer: prof. Timo Siikonen

This special module complements the Advanced Module in Fluid Mechanics and mainly focuses on computational fluid dynamics (CFD). The student can choose the courses freely from the list so that they amount to, at least, 20 cr. However, one of the Individual Assignments (Kul-34.4451 or Kul-34.4452) must be selected.

  • Fundamentals of Computational Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer P; Ene-39.4037, 7 cr, I-II, (link to  Noppa)
  • Advances in Computational Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer P; Ene-39.4030, 7 cr, III-IV, (link to Noppa)
  • Use of Computational Fluid Dynamics P; Ene-39.4054, 6 cr, III-IV (link to Noppa)
  • Individual Assignment in Fluid Mechanics, short; Kul-34.4451, 5 cr, 1-IV (link to Noppa)
  • Individual Assignment in Fluid Mechanics, large P; Kul-34.4452, 10 cr, I-IV (link to Noppa)
  • Postgraduate Seminar in Fluid Mechanics P; Kul-34.4551, 2-5 cr, III-IV (link to Noppa)
  • Postgraduate Seminar on Computational Fluid Mechanics P; Kul-34.4552, 2-5 cr, III-IV (link to Noppa)

Special topics in Marine Technology; K211-C (20 cr)

The principal lecturer: Prof. Jerzy Matusiak

This special module contains a collection of elective courses in the field of marine technology.

Special Module in Arctic Technology; K212-C (20 cr)

The principal lecturers: prof. Pentti Kujala and prof. Jukka Tuhkuri

The Special Module in Arctic Technology concentrates on describing ice conditions and ice mechanics and to apply this knowledge on the modeling of the essential phenomena in the design of ships and other arctic structures. Experimental research is essential in arctic technology and is therefore discussed in the courses of the module.

Special Module in Vehicle Systems Engineering; K251-C (20 op)

The principal lecturer: prof. Pentti Kujala

This module provides the necessary skills for the product development, design and maintenance of vehicle systems. The elective courses in the list should be chosen so that they form an entity which supports the student's major studies.

Choose from the list so that the course credits amount to, at least, 20 cr.

  • Basic Electronics; S-87.2113, 3 cr (link to Noppa)
  • Electronics I; S-87.1010, 5 cr (link to Noppa)
  • Automation Systems; AS-84.1168, 3 cr (link to Noppa)
  • Ship Machine Systems II P; Kul-24.4410, 5 cr, III-IV (link to  Noppa)
  • Reliability and Maintenance P; Kul-24.4420, 4 cr, I-II (link to Noppa)
  • Electronic Instrumentation; S-108.3010, 5 cr (link to Noppa)
  • Internal Combustion Engine Technology; Kul-14.4100, 5 cr (link to Noppa)
  • Vehicle Electronics; Kon-16.4071, 4 cr (link to Noppa)
  • Mechatronics and Hydraulics; Kon-41.4190, 5 cr (link to  Noppa)
  • Koneakustiikka; Kon-16.4201, 3 op (linkki Noppaan)

*The course descriptions will be provided at a later time.

Minor modules

Ship Technology; K214-2 (20 cr)

The principal lecturer: acting prof. Jani Romanoff

The intermediate module in Ship Technology combined with the Basic Module in Applied mechanics is suitable as a minor subject within the degree program of Mechanical Engineering and other degree programs. The aim of the module is to provide students from other disciplines with basic knowledge on mechanics related to ship technology, design process, design methods, shipyard engineering and merchant shipping.

The required courses (15 cr):

The optional courses (minimum of 5 cr)

Ship Theory; K215-2 (20 cr)

The principal lecturer: prof. Jerzy Matusiak

The intermediate module in Ship Technology combined with the Basic Module in Applied mechanics is suitable as a minor subject within the degree program of Mechanical Engineering and other degree programs. The aim of the module is to provide theoretically oriented students from other disciplines with basic knowledge on mechanics related to ship technology and ship design combined with knowledge on either ship hydrodynamics or on ship structures and shipyard engineering.

The required courses (5 cr):

The required courses in minor focusing on fluid mechanics (15 cr):

The required courses in minor focusing on structural mechanics (15 cr):

* Course Kul-24.4343 CAD in Naval Architecture is recommended