Introductory studies

The introductory course for the Software and Telecommunications Technology (OT) specialization is TIEA3000 Introduction to Embedded Systems (3–4 cr).
This course serves as a gateway to the program and provides an overview of key concepts related to embedded systems. For more information about the purpose and content of the course, please refer to the instruction video provided.

If needed, the participant may be directed to a course from our offering that better suits their background or needs.

Please note that the introductory course and other teaching are provided in Finnish and therefore require sufficient Finnish language skills.

Schedule

The introductory course TIEA3000 Introduction to Embedded Systems (3–4 cr) is organized immediately after the spring and autumn joint application periods. In spring 2025, the course will take place from 27 March to 30 May 2025.

Note! The course can also be completed earlier in the winter, before the spring application period, as a FITech course from 13 January to 16 March 2025.

You can find the registration form for introductory courses on our 'Applying to the Master's program' page.

TIEA3000 Introduction to Embedded Systems (3–4 cr)

Prerequisites: Completion of the course requires basic programming knowledge (e.g., a programming course such as ITKP102 Programming 1).

Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, the student will have a general understanding of intelligent embedded devices, their technology, and applications. The student will be able to program embedded hardware and control various actuators using it. The student will be capable of implementing simple embedded solutions to solve real-world problems and applying embedded solutions in educational contexts.

Content: The course provides students with fundamental knowledge and skills related to embedded systems and their programming. In particular, the course focuses on the Arduino platform, its sensors, and actuators. The course can be completed for 3 to 4 credits, depending on the number of exercises completed.

Assessment methods: The course includes video lectures, writing a learning diary, and exercises during which students create various Arduino applications and explore embedded solutions. The course scope depends on the number of exercises completed.

Grading criteria: To pass the course, students must submit and successfully complete the exercises. The exercises are graded with points, and the total points determine the final course grade.

Learning materials: Video lectures and written learning materials (including assignments) are available in the course workspace on the Open LMS learning platform.

Schedule: The course must be completed by May 30, 2025, during the Spring 2025 joint application period.