Master's Programme in Space Science and Technology
Curriculum 2018-2020
Curriculum 2018–2019 & 2019–2020
The Programme consists of a Major in Space Robotics and Automation (25 cr), completed at Aalto University, 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 Aalto University. 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, Luleå University of Technology and Aalto University.
The programme consists of the following study modules:
- Major: Space Robotics and Automation 2018-2019 & 2019-2020
- Elective studies 2018-2019 & 2019-2020
- Master's thesis 2018-2019 & 2019-2020
- Minor subject 2018-2019 & 2019-2020
Code: ELEC3047
Credits: 25 ECTS cr
Responsible professor: Ville Kyrki
Courses
| Code | Course name | ECTS credits | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robotics | 5 | I-II | |
| Modelling, Estimation and Dynamic Systems | 5 | I-II | |
| Embedded real-time systems | 5 | I-II | |
| Select 10 credits from the following courses: | |||
| Stochastics Models and Estimation | 5 | I | |
| Reinforcement learning | 5 | I-II | |
| Mechatronics Basics | 5 | II | |
| Electromagnetic Fields | 5 | I-II | |
| Autonomous Mobile Robots | 5 | IV | |
| Computer Vision | 5 | I-II | |
| Micro and Nano Robotics | 5 | III-IV | |
| Introduction to Space | 5 | III-IV | |
| Robotic Manipulation | 5 | III-IV | |
| Satellite Systems | 5 | IV-V | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| LC-7311 | Finnish 1A (Fall Period I) | 2 ECTS |
| LC-1320 | Thesis Writing for Engineers (Spring Periods III-IV) | 3 ECTS |
| LC-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 completing your Master's thesis 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 |