Mechatronics
Study programme title in Est.
Mehhatroonika
Study programme title in Engl.
Mechatronics
TalTech study programme code
MAHM02
MER study programme code
2059
Study programme version code
MAHM02/22
Faculty / college
E - School of Engineering
Head of study programme/study programme manager
Anton Rassõlkin
Language of instruction
English
Study level
Master study
ECTS credits
120
Self-paid study programme
no
Nominal study period
4 semesters
Study programme group
Engineering, Manufacturing and Technology
Broad area of study
Engineering, Manufacturing and Construction
Study field
Engineering and engineering trades
Curriculum group
Mechanics and metal work
Granting the right to conduct studies in the study programme group
õppe läbiviimise õigus
Validity date of the right to conduct studies in the study programme group
tähtajatu
No. of the decision granting the right to teach in the study programme group
112
Access conditions
Bachelor degree or education of corresponding qualification in accordance with admission requirements of TalTech.
Study programme aims and objectives
Educational aims of the curriculum:
- to develop complete understanding and wide knowledge in utilization of mechatronics technologies (ICT,
electronics, mechanics) in industry and everyday life and to design new mechatronical, automated and robotics devices;
- to create an overview of trends in mechatronics and in design of digital embedded systems, in development of automation and robotics systems for various applications (production, medicine and rehabilitation, metal, wood, paper and chemistry, energy and construction sector, etc.);
- to advance skills for utilizing ICT solutions and for design control software to improve human life quality and industry efficiency and to reduce environment footprint;
- to develop understanding in economic problems connected with design and employment of mechatronical systems, in operation on business environment and related teamwork and project management;
- to create preconditions for life-long learning and following studies (incl PhD studies) both in Estonia and outside and for specializing in more specific field. Show more...
Learning outcomes of the study programme
Having completed the studies, the student:
- has systematic overview and wide knowledge in mechatronics (automation,
control systems, software systems, robotics etc.) and respective definitions, interdisciplinary connections, research methods and trends;
- employs appropriate methods and technologies in solving mechatronics, automation and robotics problems, solves problems in interdisciplinary team and assesses influences of the solutions and respective results and compiles appropriate engineering documentation;
- puts to use industrial process sensors, actuators, control systems, software and measurement instruments and designs and utilizes automation projects;
- employs him(her)self on professional activities both to solve individual as well as teamwork tasks, can argue, present results and solve profession related problems;
- associates oneself with civil society utilizing technical knowledge for the prosperity of the civil society and conducts ethically and has tolerant attitude towards various social values;
- associates and assesses one’s activity, company’s business activity, estimates business opportunities, and analyses the mutual influences on entrepreneurial and social sphere. Show more...
Graduation requirements
Completion of the curriculum in the required amount, and the successful defence of the graduation paper in conformity with the requirements set by the TalTech Senate.
In order to obtain Cum Laude diploma the graduation paper must be defended for the grade "5" and the weighted average grade must be at least 4,60, where all grades from diploma supplement are taken into account. Show more...
Degrees conferred
Master of Science in Engineering (mechatronics)
Study programme version structure :
Module type
total ECTS credits
General studies
12.0
Core studies
24.0
Special studies
54.0
Free choice courses
6.0
Graduation thesis
24.0
Total
120.0
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       MAIN SPECIALITY 1: mechatronics
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         MODULE: General Studies 12.0 ECTS credits (General studies)
      Aims
      - to create conditions for developing business ideas and their implementation in various interdisciplinary enterpreneural environments;

      - to introduce principles for developing business plan and to improve respective analysis and presentation abilities;
      - depending on the elective courses, provide deeper knowledge in project management and leadership and quality management;
      - to give main knowledge in processes at an organisation and human behaviour at work and social environment in Estonia.       Show more...
      Learning outcomes
      Having passed the module, a student:
      - analyses business opportunities and business ideas development and exploiting options in different conditions;

      - compiles, develops, analyses and presents a business plan;
      - employs modern approaches and methods of project management and leadership;
      - distinguishes and analyses organisational processes and human social and work behaviour patterns.       Show more...
      Compulsory courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Entrepreneurship and Business Planning
      TMJ3300
      6.0
      4.0
      1.0
      0.0
      3.0
      E
      SK
      Total: 6.0 ECTS credits
      Elective courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Quality Management
      EEM0062
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      S
      Estonian Language and Culture
      MLE0010
      6.0
      4.0
      0.0
      4.0
      0.0
      A
      SK
      English for Science and Research
      MLI0010
      6.0
      4.0
      0.0
      4.0
      0.0
      E
      SK
      Management and Leadership
      MMO5500
      6.0
      4.0
      1.0
      2.0
      1.0
      E
      S
      Total: at least 6.0 ECTS credits
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         MODULE: Basics of Mechatronics 24.0 ECTS credits (Core studies)
      Aims
      - to develop knowledge in main functioning principles of mechatronics systems, and in design and modeling methodologies;

      - to advance understanding of microprocessor and microcontroller systems, and their functionalities;
      - to create systematic knowledge and skills for utilizing main automation system components;
      - to develop general knowledge in advanced robotics and main skills for utilizing respective technology.       Show more...
      Learning outcomes
      Having passed the module, a student:
      - analyzes and designs basic mechatronics systems and develops plans for designing respective systems;

      - employs ones knowledge to exploit microprocessors and microcontroller systems in mechatronical systems;
      - designs use of basic automation components to automate processes;
      - associates ones professional activity with advanced robot technologies and use of respective technologies to design new systems.       Show more...
      Compulsory courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Advanced Robotics
      EEM0080
      6.0
      4.0
      1.0
      3.0
      0.0
      E
      K
      Mechatronics Systems Modeling and Control
      EEM0090
      6.0
      4.0
      0.0
      2.0
      2.0
      H
      S
      Control Instrumentation
      IAS0065
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      2.0
      0.0
      E
      S
      Microprocessor Systems
      IAS0430
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      2.0
      0.0
      E
      S
      Total: 24.0 ECTS credits
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         MODULE: Smart Systems 18.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)
      Aims
      - to give overview of nowadays technology equipment and processes and respective automation means and methods to utilize them;

      - to teach nowadays computer software design to control technology processes and design equipment;
      - to give overview of neural networks, artificial intelligence, machine learning, etc. to employ these technologies for increasing efficiency of equipment considering cyber security issues;
      - to develop interdisciplinary and systematic thinking and analyzing habits;
      - to give overview nowadays and tomorrows mechatronics, automation and robotics trends and respective society needs;
      - to teach design and automate of processes and mechatronics systems according to tomorrow’s needs.       Show more...
      Learning outcomes
      Having passed the module, a student:
      - employs today’s technology equipment and processes and respective automation means;

      - designs IT solutions and respective use to control technology processes and development of machines and analyses the efficiency of the IT algorithms used;
      - associates ones’ activity with interdisciplinary problem solving;
      - utilizes analysis and product development methods to solve technology processes automation issues.       Show more...
      Elective courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Machine Vision
      EEM0040
      6.0
      4.0
      1.0
      2.0
      1.0
      H
      S
      Fundamentals of Sustainable Energy Engineering
      EIS4080
      6.0
      4.0
      3.0
      0.0
      1.0
      E
      SK
      Computer Aided Manufacturing
      EMT0040
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      2.0
      0.0
      E
      S
      Advanced Manufacturing Planning and Control Systems
      EMT8130
      6.0
      4.0
      1.0
      2.0
      1.0
      E
      S
      Intelligent Control Systems
      IAS0023
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      2.0
      0.0
      E
      S
      Modeling and Identification
      IAS0031
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      2.0
      0.0
      E
      K
      Applied Data Communication
      IAS0051
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      2.0
      0.0
      E
      S
      Robotics
      IAS0060
      6.0
      4.0
      1.0
      3.0
      0.0
      E
      K
      Biomedical Sensors
      IHB0160
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      2.0
      0.0
      E
      K
      Foundations of Cyber Security
      ITE4150
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      2.0
      0.0
      E
      SK
      Total: at least 18.0 ECTS credits
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         MODULE: Specialization Grounds 18.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)
      Aims
      - to develop an uniform level of mechatronics grounds knowledge;

      - to give an overview and skills to employ main hardware components of mechatronics systems and to utilize respective physical functioning principles;
      - to develop knowledge for creating software in design and exploitation of mechatronics systems;
      - to advance understanding of data acquisition and smart grids for different applications.       Show more...
      Learning outcomes
      Having passed the module, a student:
      - knows mechatronics, automation and robotics system components;

      - employs nowadays software and compiles programs for embedded systems;
      - develops mechatronic systems integrated into IoT systems analyses the system operation.       Show more...
      Elective courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Dynamics of Robots and Machines
      EEM0020
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      0.0
      2.0
      E
      S
      Basics of Embedded Systems
      IAS0230
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      2.0
      0.0
      E
      S
      Object Oriented Programming
      IAS0410
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      2.0
      0.0
      E
      S
      Electronics
      IEE1550
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      1.0
      1.0
      E
      S
      Networks of Smart Things
      IEE1630
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      1.0
      1.0
      E
      S
      Data Acquisition Means and Methods
      IEE1720
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      1.0
      1.0
      E
      S
      Total: at least 18.0 ECTS credits
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         MODULE: Mechatronics Applications 18.0 ECTS credits (Special studies)
      Aims
      - to develop skills to express oneself professionally both orally and in writing at practical engineering projects;

      - to develop skills for planning, developing, teamworking and presenting and defending project results;
      - to create opportunities to work in an interdisciplinary team to realize a practical project or research;
      - to advance knowedge and skills to proceed with practical work safety and working environment.       Show more...
      Learning outcomes
      Having passed the module, a student:
      - plans professional practical activity in optimal way and exploits ones’ knowledge through effective practical activity;

      - employs ones’ knowledge in practical activity, respective development, teamworking and presenting and defending project results;
      - associates ones’ professional activity with industrial and research practical problems both in personal as well as in teams.       Show more...
      Compulsory courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Mechatronics Master Seminar
      EEM0110
      6.0
      4.0
      0.0
      0.0
      4.0
      A
      S
      Industrial Automation and Drives
      EEV5040
      6.0
      4.0
      2.0
      2.0
      0.0
      E
      S
      Total: 12.0 ECTS credits
      Elective courses:
      Course title
      Course code
      ECTS credits
      Hours per week
      Lectures
      Practices
      Exercises
      E/P-F.Ass./ Gr.Ass.
      Teaching semester
      Industrial Internship (Internship)
      EEM0050
      6.0
      0.0
      0.0
      0.0
      0.0
      H
      SK
      Prototyping
      IEP1010
      6.0
      4.0
      0.0
      4.0
      0.0
      H
      SK
      Mechatronics and Smart Systems Project
      UTT0110
      6.0
      4.0
      0.0
      4.0
      0.0
      H
      K
      Total: at least 6.0 ECTS credits
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         MODULE: Free Choice 6.0 ECTS credits (Free choice courses)
      Aims
      - to be able to navigate and be acquainted both in special and wider philosophical problems and topics;

      - to develop the systematic thinking and ability of analysis and comprehension by the motion from single to common.       Show more...
      Learning outcomes
      Having passed the module, a student:
      - has knowledge according to specific individual interests or skills according to the planned career needs and new technology trends;

      - is able to explain and to apply the knowledge obtained during the free choice studies.       Show more...
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         MODULE: MSc Thesis 24.0 ECTS credits (Graduation thesis)
      Aims
      - to develop experience and skills for compiling a complex and
      professional engineering project independently and skills to apply different theoretical knowledge for solving practical problems;
      - to create skills and practice to present the results of the work as a completed set of engineering documentation;
      - to advance problem-solving knowledge and skills to develop industrial mechatronics, automation and robotics systems;
      - to advance technical or research problem analysis and solution presentation skills.       Show more...
      Learning outcomes
      Having finished the studies, a student:
      - employs ones’ knowledge to plan activities for solving a research or technical problem;

      - understands state-of-the-art technological solutions of the information society;
      - knows how to present professional projects in the areas of mechatronics, automation and robotics, choose and analyze appropriate approaches and implementation technologies;
      - analyses and argues different solutions and presents results.       Show more...
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         STANDARD STUDY PLAN: Autumn daytime study
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