Master's Programme in Space Science and Technology
Curriculum 2017-2018
Curriculum 2017–2018
The Programme consists of a Major in Space Robotics and Automation (25 cr), completed at 911±¬ÁÏÍø, Minor subjects at another university in Space Science and Technology (30 cr and 30 cr), completed at JMUW and LTU, and Elective studies (5-6 cr), and the Master’s thesis (30 cr) completed at 911±¬ÁÏÍø. After completing the 120 ECTS credits program, students will
- have very good knowledge in Space Technology and Space Robotics, Space and Atmospheric Physics, Astrophysics and Planetology,
- have a strong background for research and development work in space and space related fields,
- have good skills in oral and written presentations of scientific and technical materials in English,
- have qualifications for collaboration and leadership with responsibility,
- have international experience as well as knowledge and understanding for other cultures after studying at three of the SpaceMaster Consortium universities: Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, LuleÃ¥ University of Technology and 911±¬ÁÏÍø.
The programme consists of the following study modules:
- Major: Space Robotics and Automation 2017-2018
- Elective studies 2017-2018
- Master's thesis 2017-2018
- Minor subject 2017-2018
Code: ELEC3047
Credits: 25 ECTS cr
Responsible professor: Ville Kyrki
Courses
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELEC-C1320 | Robotics | 5 | I-II |
| ELEC-E8103 | Modelling, Estimation and Dynamic Systems | 5 | II |
| ELEC-E8001 | Embedded real-time systems | 5 | I-II |
| Select 10 credits from the following courses: | |||
| ELEC-E8104 | Stochastics and Estimation | 5 | I |
| ELEC-E8119 | Robotics: Manipulation, Decision Making and Learning | 5 | I-II |
| KON-C2004 | Mechatronics Basics | 5 | II |
| ELEC-E4130 | Electromagnetic Fields | 5 | I-II |
| ELEC-E8111 | Autonomous Mobile Robots | 5 | IV |
| ELEC-E8118 | Robot Vision | 5 | III |
| ELEC-E8115 | Micro and Nano Robotics | 5 | III-IV |
| ELEC-E4210 | Introduction to Space | 5 | III-IV |
| ELEC-E4240 | Satellite Systems | 5 | IV-V |
| ELEC-E4510 | Earth Observation | 5 | III-IV |
| ELEC-E4520 | Space Physics | 5 | IV-V |
| In total | 25 |
* Can be substituted with another course from the list below if the student has taken a course in robotics in their earlier studies.
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits |
|---|---|---|
| Kie-98.7011 | Finnish 1A (Fall Period I) | 2 ECTS |
| LC-1320 | Thesis Writing for Engineers (Spring Periods III-IV) | 3 ECTS |
| Kie-98.7009 | Get to know Finland (Fall Periods I-II) , optional | 1 ECTS |
| In total | 5-6 ECTS |
During your studies you must complete a Master's thesis (30 ECTS).
Read more about under Planning your studies.
Minor subject, M1ABR-ELEC, at another university (30 ECTS + 30 ECTS), in Space Science and Technology
M1ABR-ELEC JMUW Advanced module in Space Science and Technology (30 ECTS)
SpaceMaster first semester studies completed at Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg.
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits |
|---|---|---|
| JMUW-DE | Space Dynamics | 4 |
| JMUW-DE | Spacecraft System Design | 8 |
| JMUW-DE | Introduction to Space Physics | 7.5 |
| JMUW-DE | CanSat | 7 |
| Select one of these courses: | ||
| JMUW-DE | Internet Technologies | 3,5 |
| JMUW-DE | Advanced Databases | 3,5 |
| JMUW-DE | The Object-oriented Approach and Java Programming | 3,5 |
| In total | 30 ECTS |
M1ABR-ELEC LTU Advanced module in Space Science and Technology (30 ECTS)
SpaceMaster second semester studies completed at Luleå University of Technology.
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits |
|---|---|---|
| LTU-SE | Optics- and Radar-based Observations | 7,5 |
| LTU-SE | Electronics in Space | 7,5 |
| LTU-SE | Spacecraft Environment Interactions | 7,5 |
| LTU-SE | Space Physics | 7,5 |
| In total | 30 ECTS |