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Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Industrial Mechanical Engineering

Degree:
Bachelor of Engineering

Degree title:
Bachelor of Engineering

Credits:
240 ects

Bachelor of Engineering, Industrial Mechanical Engineering 25S, full-time studies, Lappeenranta
Code
(TLPRMEC25S)
Bachelor of Engineering, Industrial Mechanical Engineering 24S, full-time studies, Lappeenranta
Code
(TLPRMEC24S)
Bachelor of Engineering, Industrial Mechanical Engineering 23S, full-time studies, Lappeenranta
Code
(TLPRMEC23S)
Enrollment

07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025

Timing

01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

12 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Industrial Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Timo Ryynänen
  • Seppo Toivanen
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLPRMEC23S
  • TLPREX25SM
Small groups
  • Lecture

Learning outcomes

The student
- understands the holistic nature of a machine design project.
- is able to figure out and put into practice all the relevant information and knowledge needed to conduct a design project (e.g. a scissor lift).
- is able to use simulation software (e.g. FEM) when designing a load-carrying machine element or a whole structure.
- is able to produce a written report of a design project (including technical drawings, technical calculations and a manufacturing plan)

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025

Timing

01.08.2025 - 31.07.2026

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Industrial Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Tapani Heikkilä
Groups
  • TLPRMEC23S

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify themselves as a learner and develop their own learning skills
- evaluate innovative or alternative future competences required in their own field
- recognize and aim their own competences to be in level with the future career requirements
- master the professional concepts of their own field and is able to point out their competencies during job recruitment processes
- give feedback on tuition and services and thus participate in the development of education

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025

Timing

25.08.2025 - 30.04.2026

Number of ECTS credits allocated

30 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Industrial Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Jukka Nisonen
  • Timo Ryynänen
  • Seppo Toivanen
  • Tapani Heikkilä
Scheduling groups
  • Toteutuksen opetusryhmä 1 (Size: 100. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLPRMEC25S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Industrial Mechanical Engineering 25S Lappeenranta
Small groups
  • Scheduling group 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- begin own learning path

Implementation and methods of teaching

This is a base for studies and this particular entity has administrative role in student scheduling. Each student will build up own path with own studies. How we build up these paths will be raised up in orientation.

Timing and attendance

After orientation by own learning path individually, groups and with or without coaches.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material needed in own learning path.

Assessment criteria

Evaluation will be carried out for each individual learning experience period. This entity does not have evaluation.

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025

Timing

01.09.2025 - 30.04.2026

Number of ECTS credits allocated

30 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Industrial Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Jukka Nisonen
  • Timo Ryynänen
  • Seppo Toivanen
  • Tapani Heikkilä
Scheduling groups
  • Toteutuksen opetusryhmä 1 (Size: 40. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Harjoitukset 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLPRMEC24S
  • TLPRMEC25S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Industrial Mechanical Engineering 25S Lappeenranta
Small groups
  • Scheduling group 1
  • Practice 1

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- tackle range of challenges

Implementation and methods of teaching

This is a base for studies and this particular entity has administrative role in student scheduling. Each student will build up own path with own studies.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material needed in own learning path.

Alternative completion methods

Student may choose learning from open market

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

07.05.2025 - 13.10.2025

Timing

27.10.2025 - 20.02.2026

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

15 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Industrial Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Mari Pyysalo
Scheduling groups
  • Harjoitukset 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLPRMEC25S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Industrial Mechanical Engineering 25S Lappeenranta
Small groups
  • Practice 1

Learning outcomes

Proficiency level: B2

The student is able to
- identify the characteristics of academic texts and to apply academic conventions to their writing
- demonstrate critical thinking and find, evaluate and use information effectively
- communicate clearly and effectively in different generic and field-specific workplace situations both orally and in writing
- function collaboratively in contemporary working environments in English.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Classroom lessons, individual work, teamwork, technical reports, presentations, integration with project course

Learning material and recommended literature

Specified by the teacher

Contents

The aim of the course:
The student is able to
- identify the characteristics of academic texts and apply academic conventions to writing
- demonstrate critical thinking and find, evaluate and use information effectively
- communicate clearly and effectively in different field-specific workplace situations both orally and in writing
- function collaboratively in contemporary working environments in English

Assessment criteria

classroom tasks, writing tasks, presentations, written exam

Assessment scale

1-5

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has a satisfactory knowledge of the course content.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has a good knowledge of the course content.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student has an excellent knowledge of the course content.

Enrollment

07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025

Timing

01.09.2025 - 30.11.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

2 op

Mode of delivery

60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

15 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering (in Finnish)
  • Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Industrial Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Mirka Airesvuo
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Harjoitukset (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Tentti (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLPRMEC25S
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Industrial Mechanical Engineering 25S Lappeenranta
  • TLPRSAT25S
Small groups
  • Lecture
  • Practice
  • Exam

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- identify and assess their communication skills and give, receive and use feedback to develop their communication skills
- act purposefully, appropriately and skilfully in communication and interaction situations in work life and in his/her professional field (text, presentation and group communication skills)
- take into account the requirements of the recipient/interaction partner, the situation and the field in which they are communicating
- communicate in a structured, understandable and convincing way
- develop their Finnish language and communication skills as part of their expertise and professional competence (willingness and motivation to continuously learn and develop communication skills).

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

20.01.2025 - 13.06.2025

Timing

18.08.2025 - 14.09.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

1.5 op

Mode of delivery

70 % Contact teaching, 30 % Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

15 - 26

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering (in Finnish)
  • Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering (2021, 2022, 2023)
  • Summer studies (in Finnish)
  • Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Industrial Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Tuomo Liimatainen
Scheduling groups
  • Harjoitukset 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
  • Verkkoluento 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLPRMEC23S
  • LABKES25KH
  • TLPRMEC22S
  • TLPRKONE24S
  • TLPRMEC24S
  • TLPRKONE22S
  • TLPRKONE23S
Small groups
  • Practice 1
  • Online lecture 1

Learning outcomes

Student is able to
- describe used mechanisms and their kinematics
- simulate structure motion and control the system for desired target
- apply theoretical approach (equations) with support of Matlab Simulink
- recognise general possibilities in process planning and process analysis using CAM technology.
- determine process times and make a cost estimate using CAM planning.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Course structure:
5 ECTS comprising of online + contact teaching.

Topics:
Multinational teamwork learning
Simulation of mechanisms
Manufacturing technology
Hydraulics

Schedule:
Week 32-33: Online teaching. Student group formation. Student groups meet online. Preparations for exchange.
Week 34-35: Exchange weeks in Lappeenranta Finland. Classroom teaching at LAB campus.

Timing and attendance

1-2 weeks online teaching, 2 weeks contact teaching in Lappeenranta campus.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material provided in Moodle

Learning environment

Zoom, Moodle, classroom

Student time use and work load

150 hours, of which 88 h teaching and 62 h independent work

Contents

Teamwork in an international student group. All teaching topics below presented in the context of a tail lift.

Modeling of tail lift systems and describing the used mechanisms and their kinematics. Modeling the tail lift motion and control & simulation of these multi-body systems. Theoretical approach (equations) with support of Matlab. Analysing tail lift mechanics and system behaviour using MatLab Simulink.

Basics of hydraulics (terminology, basic laws and dimensioning formulas). Hydraulic circuits; creating and simulating circuits with FluidSim. Hydraulic components; cylinders, valves (mainly directional) and pumps

Lessons on machining technology and planning of machining tasks with a focus on the use of Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM). Process planning and process analysis using CAM technology. Process times and make a cost estimate. CAM tools of a design software SolidWorks.

Assessment criteria

Evaluation based on final presentation

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Does not meet minimum criteria

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

Learning outcomes have been achieved in minimum level.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

Learning outcomes have been achieved in good level.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

Learning outcomes have been achieved in excellent level.

Enrollment

07.05.2025 - 31.08.2025

Timing

01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

15 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Industrial Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Timo Ryynänen
  • Seppo Toivanen
Groups
  • TLPRMEC23S

Learning outcomes

The student
- understands the basic principles and the main process of Finite Element Method (FEM).
- understands the function and the use of the most important machine elements.
- is able to carry out fundamental technical calculations related to machine elements.
- understands the importance of vibrations in machines and fatigue as a primary possible failure mode for a machine element.

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

05.05.2025 - 30.07.2026

Timing

07.08.2025 - 30.07.2026

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

RDI portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering and Production Technology (2016-2021)
  • Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Industrial Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Jukka Nisonen
  • Eero Scherman
  • Riikka Hautamäki
  • Tuomo Liimatainen
  • Seppo Toivanen
  • Jouni Könönen
  • Mikko Ruotsalainen
  • Simo Sinkko
  • Tapani Heikkilä
  • Mikko Ruotsalainen
  • Hanna Laakso
Groups
  • TLPRMEC23S
  • TLPRMEC22S
  • TLPRMEC24S
  • TLPRMEC21S

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- present the results or output of their thesis
- report on their thesis in writing in accordance with the thesis guidelines of LAB University of Applied Sciences
- write a maturity test.

Assessment scale

1-5

Enrollment

07.05.2025 - 30.07.2026

Timing

01.08.2025 - 31.07.2026

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

RDI portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

0 - 100

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering and Production Technology (2016-2021)
  • Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Industrial Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
  • Jukka Nisonen
  • Eero Scherman
  • Riikka Hautamäki
  • Tuomo Liimatainen
  • Seppo Toivanen
  • Jouni Könönen
  • Simo Sinkko
  • Tapani Heikkilä
  • Mikko Ruotsalainen
  • Hanna Laakso
Groups
  • TLPRMEC23S
  • TLPRMEC22S
  • TLPRMEC24S
  • TLPRMEC21S

Learning outcomes

The student is able to:
- implement the thesis on the basis of an approved thesis plan.

Assessment scale

1-5