DEGREE PROGRAMME OF BIOPRODUCT TECHNOLOGY DEGREE PROGRAMME OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY DEGREE PROGRAMME OF FOREST PRODUCTS TECHNOLOGY

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1 Faculty of Chemistry and Materials Sciences DEGREE PROGRAMME OF BIOPRODUCT TECHNOLOGY DEGREE PROGRAMME OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY DEGREE PROGRAMME OF FOREST PRODUCTS TECHNOLOGY DEGREE PROGRAMME OF MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING STUDY GUIDE Editor: Leena Hauhio Espoo 2010

2 2 TO THE READER This study guide is the key for the structure and administration of the Faculty of Chemistry and Materials Sciences Degree Programmes Bioproduct Technology, Chemical Technology, Forest Products Technology, and Materials Science and Engineering. Familiarize yourself with it; the study guide will help you with planning your studies. This study guide, the official forms and information about courses are on the Faculty s webpages: If you need more information about studying at the Faculty of Chemistry and Materials Sciences, don t hesitate to contact study advisers, tutors, student affairs secretaries or planning officers. We are happy to help you! Leena Hauhio Planning Officer (Study Affairs) Faculty of Chemistry and Materials Sciences Degree Programme of Bioproduct Technology Degree Programme of Forest Products Technology Editorial comment: The study guide is partly un confirmed and it is highly possible that alternations will be made later.

3 3 GREETINGS FROM THE DEAN The Faculty of Chemistry and Materials Sciences educates students in fields that are vitally important to Finnish economy as well as to the global markets. Mankind faces challenging problems relating to energy, climate change, water resources and environmental pollution. Our aim in the faculty is to train you to understand these challenges and to learn to find solutions to them. In our degree programmes experimental sciences are closely linked to engineering sciences. You will learn to apply basic knowledge in mathematics and natural sciences to production processes. The close link between theory and practice makes the study programmes interesting. This is even more emphasized by the fact that the studies have a wide global context. What I remember the most from my own studies ( ) is the camaraderie among the students, which developed further during lab work in the midst of colorful sediments, flames, and various scents. We became familiar with weighings, titrations, extractions, filtrations, analyses, as well as growing micro organisms and planning tasks. Despite all the hard work, I tend to remember my failures and mistakes quite well. Luckily there were many successes to carry me forward. I hope that your studies will be an interesting and memorable experience. Together with our teaching staff, we aim to make it rewarding. I warmly welcome you as a student to our faculty. Matti Leisola Dean Faculty of Chemistry and Materials Sciences

4 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 FACULTY INTRODUCTION Aalto University General Administration and Contact Information Attendants Library STRUCTURE AND AIMS OF THE DEGREES Lower University Degree The Aims of the Lower University Degree The Structure of the Lower University Degree Higher University Degree The Aims of the Higher University Degree The Structure of the Higher University Degree Doctoral Education The Aims of the Doctoral Education The Structure of the Doctoral Degrees Aims of the degree programmes Chemical Technology: Process Systems Engineering (PSE) Forest Products Technology Materials Science and Engineering Progress of the Studies Major Subjects Chemical Technology Forest Products Technology Materials Science and Engineering ACADEMIC ISSUES The Academic Year at Aalto University School of Science and Technology Course and Examination Schedules Study plan (HOPS) Courses Examinations Student Register Completed Courses, Legal Protection and Discipline Credit Transfer (from another University) Certificates and Graduation Lower University Degree Bachelor of Science Higher University Degree Master of Science (Technology) Graduation Ceremonies Career Services Alumni Relations TUTORING AND STUDY COUNSELLING Tutoring Study Plan Study and Practical Training Advisers Planning Officer (Study Affairs) Student Affairs Secretary Other Counselling and Student Benefit Issues Health Care AYY s Student Benefit Services Other Services...27

5 5 5 TEACHING, EVALUATION AND FEEDBACK Teaching Methods Evaluation and Grading Feedback PRACTICAL TRAINING Services Related to Job Search and Training at Aalto University School of Science and Technology The Goals of Practical Training Practical Training Instructions Obtaining a Trainee Post International Training Scholarships for International Training STUDIES IN OTHER UNIVERSITIES National JOO Agreement International Studies THE BACHELOR S THESIS AND SEMINAR The Scope and the Structure of the Bachelor s Thesis and Seminar Language Requirements on the Bachelor s Thesis and Maturity Essay THE MASTER S THESIS General Implementation of the Master s Thesis Writing the Thesis Juridical Issues Maturity Essay OPEN UNIVERSITY STUDIES Open University Studies EDUCATION FOR SCIENTIFIC POSTGRADUATE DEGREES How to Start Doctoral Studies Postgraduate Research Fields and Thesis work Further Information on Doctoral Studies...44 APPENDIX Appendix 1 Matters Related to Postgraduate Studies Appendix 2 Modules: Chemical Technology; PSE Appendix 3 Modules: Forest Products Technology

6 6 1 FACULTY INTRODUCTION 1.1 Aalto University Aalto University began operating on 1 January 2010 as a new university based on expertise in technology, business and art. The divisions of Aalto University the School of Economics, the School of Art and Design and the School of Science and Technology are among the most highly esteemed and internationally recognised Finnish institutions in their respective fields. Aalto University is combining these distinguished institutions and creating one of the world s leading centres of academic excellence. Students as part of the Aalto community Aalto University is a specialist community of 20,000 students and 4,300 staff. Our students are a vital part of the community and play an important role in building this new university. Aalto University seeks to establish a genuinely open and inspiring environment that will continually encourage its participants to achieve new levels of learning. Graduating from Aalto University will require diligent work and commitment to your studies. The syllabus is demanding, but the University supports its students in planning their studies and progressing in the programme. The institution trains experts in their own fields and multidisciplinary specialists to serve as trailblazers in society. Interdisciplinary studies Aalto University is benefiting from its multidisciplinary character by launching new research projects, study programmes and courses that combine the expertise of the three Schools. The Schools of Aalto University jointly provide Aalto studies that are open to everyone studying at the University. Aalto studies include individual courses and broader study programmes. The first joint interdisciplinary Master s degree programmes of Aalto University are International Design Business Management (IDBM), Creative Sustainability, and Strategy. Design Factory, Media Factory and Service Factory are the new expertise workshops of the University. The Factories are platforms for studying, teaching, research and collaboration where academic teams and projects can work together with businesses and the public sector. Their research findings will be smoothly integrated into teaching work. The broad context of the Factories comprises the fields in which the three Schools already engage in interdisciplinary collaboration. Design Factory focuses on product development, Media Factory on the media sector, and Service Factory on high value added services. For further details about Aalto University please visit and for details of our study programmes visit General The Faculty of Chemistry and Materials Sciences was formed in January 1 st, 2008 when Helsinki University of Technology (former TKK) re organized its internal structure. The Faculty consists of four departments: Department of Biotechnology and Chemical Technology, Department of Chemistry, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, and Department of Forest Products Technology.

7 1.3 Administration and Contact Information 7 The Faculty is administered by the Dean, the Faculty Council, and the Degree Programme Committee. Faculty Council assembly : Member: Deputy Member: Leisola, Matti; Dean (chair) Vuorinen, Tapani; Head of Department, Vice Dean Kairi, Matti; Deputy Head of Department Hannula, Simo Pekka; Head of Department Forsén, Olof; Deputy Head of Department Karppinen, Maarit; Head of Department Koskinen, Ari; Deputy Head of Department Seppälä, Jukka; Head of Department Nordström, Katrina; Deputy Head of Department Mattila Sandholm, Tiina, Executive Vice President, Toivonen, Hannu, Executive Vice R&D, Valio Oy President Technology, Kemira Oyj (also deputy for Hänninen) Hänninen, Pauli; Executive Vice President, Knuutila, Kari; Senior Vice President Technology, UPM Kymmene Oyj and Chief Technology Officer, Outotec Oyj, (also deputy for Mattila Sandholm) Murtomäki, Lasse; Lecturing Scientist Westerlund, Lasse; Laboratory Engineer Klemetti, Ursula; Laboratory Manager Louhenkilpi, Seppo; Lecturing Scientist Ikonen, Leena; Student Peura, Mikko; Student Nousiainen, Tiia; Student Leino, Anna; Student The student members' term of office is a calendar year. Record keeper: Secretary Ritva Vuorinen Presenting Officials: Administrative Manager Marjukka Petänen Planning Officer (Study Affairs) Leena Hauhio Planning Officer (Study Affairs) Sirje Liukko Planning Officer (Study Affairs) Virve Pekkarinen Planning Officer (Study Affairs) Eija Zitting Degree Programme Committee assembly : Member: Deputy Member: Prof. Kari Heiskanen puheenjohtaja Prof. Olof Forsén Prof. Reija Jokela Senior Lecturer Minna Nieminen Prof. Jouni Paltakari Prof. Tapani Vuorinen University Lecturer Pirjo Pietikäinen Prof. Markku Hurme Lecturing Scientist Jari Aromaa Lecturing Scientist Ilkka Penttinen Research Scientist Annika Mauno Research Scientist Pia Lahti Student Juha Erkkilä Student Valtteri Pitkänen Student Outi Härkönen Student Antti Karkola Student Essi Petäjistö Student Matti Eskelinen The student members' term of office is a calendar year. Record Keeper: Student Affairs Secretary Anna Mäkilä Presenting Officials: Administrative Manager Marjukka Petänen Planning Officer (Study Affairs) Leena Hauhio

8 Planning Officer (Study Affairs) Sirje Liukko Planning Officer (Study Affairs) Virve Pekkarinen Planning Officer (Study Affairs) Eija Zitting Student Affairs Secretary Heidi Flinkman Student Affairs Secretary Anna Mäkilä Student Affairs Secretary Arja Salmenhaara 8 Dean and Vice Dean Dean: Prof. Matti Leisola, room D418 (Kemistintie 1) tel Vice Dean: Prof. Tapani Vuorinen, room 213 (Vuorimiehentie 1) tel Dean and Vice Dean are available by agreement. Administrative Manager Marjukka Petänen (room C208, Kemistintie 1, P.O. Box 16100) tel Communications Officer Minna Pasanen tel Contact info: Chemical Technology Mailing address: P.O.Box 16100, AALTO Visiting address: Kemistintie1 Forest Products Technology Mailing address: P.O.Box 16400, AALTO Visiting address: Tekniikantie 3 Materials Science and Engineering Mailing address: P.O.Box 16200, AALTO Visiting address: Vuorimiehentie 2 A Phone (exchange): (09) Attendants Chemical Technology Taisto Honkola, A Matti Kivinen, A Forest Products Technology Ari Häkkinen, 108 (Puu2) 8176 or Timo Jokinen, 108 (Puu2) 8323 or Materials Science and Engineering Ilppo Niemelä, 007a Library Chemical Technology Library (KE) Librarian Marjukka Patrakka (e mail: [email protected]), tel Librarian is present at the Materials Science and Engineering Library. Chemical Technology books are divided between research groups and the Materials Science and Engineering Library. More information from the librarian. Materials Science and Engineering Library (V)

9 9 Mon Fri (summertime ) Mailing address: PL 16200, AALTO Visiting address: Vuorimiehentie 2, rooms 156, tel Librarian Marjukka Patrakka (e mail: Forest Products Technology Library (PK) (Tekniikantie 3; P.O. Box 16400, AALTO) Librarian Harri Maikola Tel , fax E mail: puu [email protected] The library is open Mon Fri Department staff and students may use the reading room on Mon Thu , Fri (outside the teaching terms Mon Fri ). The collections include publications in the field of paper and printing technology, pulping technology, wood chemistry, environmental science and wood technology. All Aalto University School of Science and Technology s libraries electronic material from journals to full text and reference databases is available from the library s work stations. The Nelli search portal ( provides end users with a quick, easy and personalized interface which can search simultaneously for information in a variety of electronic resources, such as catalogues or reference databases available at Aalto University School of Science and Technology. More information about other databases (books and collections: TEEMU and TENTTU databases, other universities collections: LINDA database) and collections from the library s web page ( en.html) or the department library s web page ( Aalto University Library, Otaniemi Otaniementie 9; P.O. Box 17000, AALTO The Aalto University Otaniemi campus library provides library and information services. It specializes in technology and related natural sciences, and is both a university library and a scientific central library. The basic function of the library is to select, acquire, organize and store information of various kinds and ensure that it is available. It is mainly concerned with maintaining the collection, providing library, interlibrary loan and information services and arranging for training. Contact information: Information, inquiries, loan renewal, tel , [email protected] loan periods: Books and report series 4 weeks Text books (course books) 2 weeks The reading room copies of text books can be borrowed for overnight or weekend loan. Overnight loan can be checked out from 7 pm to 9 pm and weekend loan from 3 pm to 4 pm (different times in the summer). The loan must be returned by the next opening day of the library before 9 am, on Saturdays before 10 am. Borrowing rules and fees: Books on loan may be reserved. Arrival notices are sent primarily by e mail. More information on services and collections:

10 10 2 STRUCTURE AND AIMS OF THE DEGREES Since 1 st August, 2005, Aalto University School of Science and Technology (former Helsinki University of Technology) has adopted a two cycle degree structure. The students will first take a Bachelor of Science in Technology degree, and continue their studies into Master of Science in Technology, Master of Science in Architecture or Master of Science in Landscape Architecture. Studies are given credits according to the amount of work required; the average number of hours demanded by one academic year of studies, 1600 hours, is equivalent to 60 credits (cr). The lower university degree, Bachelor of Science in Technology requires studies in the extent of 180 credits. As a full time student, it is possible to take the lower university degree in three academic years. The higher university degree, Master of Science in Technology, Master of Science in Architecture or Master of Science in Landscape Architecture requires studies in the extent of 120 credits. As a full time student, it is possible to take the higher university degree in two academic years. The education leading to the lower and higher university degrees is planned and organised as degree programmes in various areas of expertise in the technical sciences. 2.1 Lower University Degree The Aims of the Lower University Degree Studies leading to the bachelor s degree provide the student with: knowledge of the fundamentals of the study entities or studies included in the degree programme and the prerequisites to follow developments in the field; knowledge and skills needed for scientific thinking and the use of scientific methods or knowledge and skills needed for artistic work; knowledge and skills needed for studies leading to a higher university degree and for continuous learning; capability to understand and distinguish the effects of technology and to make use of them; capability to cooperate and to take part in goal oriented group work; capacity for applying the acquired knowledge and skills to working life; knowledge of Finnish, Swedish and a foreign language as the Degree Statue provides; and good communication skills needed in working life. The education is based on scientific research or on artistic activity, and on professional practices The Structure of the Lower University Degree Subject studies and basic scientific studies are included in the modules. The studies leading to the bachelor s degree consist of: the module of the scientific, mathematical and other general studies needed for the degree programme and if applicable, the artistic studies (80 credits); the programme studies module for the degree programme (20 credits); three modules, at least one of which shall be an intermediate module in the student s own degree programme ( credits); elective studies (at lest 10 credits); and the bachelor s thesis and seminar (total of 10 credits).

11 11 The degree programs for lower university degrees in architecture and landscape architecture consist of three extensive basic modules. Therefore, major and minor are not specified in those studies. Intermediate module A2 20 cr Basic module B1 20 cr Bachelor s thesis and seminar K 10 cr Elective studies V 10 cr Basic module A1 20 cr General studies P 80 cr Programme studies O 20 cr Figure 1. Bachelor of Science (Technology) Degree 180 credit Major and Minor Subjects The major subject of the bachelor s degree consists one of the basic modules of the degree programme, the intermediate module and the minor subject of another basic module or another intermediate module based on the major subject basic module. Bachelor s Thesis and Seminar The bachelor s thesis and the related seminar constitute a study entity which includes scientific thinking, information retrieval, the organisation and processing of knowledge, and linguistic and communication skills. The bachelor s thesis and seminar are discussed in more detail in chapter 8. Language Skills A student who has been educated in a language other than Finnish or Swedish or a student who has been educated abroad, needs only demonstrate skills in one foreign language (to follow developments in the field and to operate in an international environment) as part of the bachelor s or master s studies, or in some other way. In addition, if such a student is admitted to bachelor s and master s studies, he or she shall carry out as part of the bachelor s studies language studies of his or her choice worth at least two credits. These studies may not be in the language in which the student has been educated. The student shall demonstrate the written and oral skills necessary for the practice of his or her profession in one foreign language included in the curriculum. The skills specified above shall be demonstrated by passing a course or courses in the foreign language organised by the Language Centre of the University for this purpose. In these courses, emphasis shall be placed on the language of the field of study. If the University has a test specifically designed for this purpose in a certain language, the required language skills may be demonstrated wholly or partly by passing this test.

12 12 Practical Training The bachelor s degree may include practical training that develops expertise. Compulsory training is included in general studies and optional training in elective studies. Further details on practical training can be found in chapter Higher University Degree The Aims of the Higher University Degree Studies leading to the master s degree provide the student with: good overall knowledge of the major subject of the degree programme; knowledge and skills needed to apply scientific knowledge and scientific methods, or knowledge and skills needed for independent and demanding artistic work, and capability to lifelong, flexible learning; knowledge and skills to understand the problems of his or her own field, from the point of view of the user, of technical and social organisations, and of the environment; knowledge and skills to act as an expert and developer in the working life of his or her own field; sufficient language skills to work in national and international tasks, and knowledge and skills needed for scientific or artistic postgraduate education. The education is based on scientific research or artistic activity and professional practices The Structure of the Higher University Degree The studies leading to the master s degree consist of: studies of methodological principles (10 credits); three modules, at least one of which shall be an advanced module in one of the major subjects of the student s own degree programme and of which only one can be a basic module ( credits); elective studies (at least 20 credits), and the master s thesis (30 credits). Subject and advanced studies are contained in modules. Elective studies W 20 cr Methodological principles M 10 cr Master s thesis D 30 cr Advanced module A3 20 cr Intermediate module B2 20 cr Special module C 20 cr Figure 2. An example of the Master s Degree 120 credits (Bachelor degree from Otaniemi)

13 13 Elective studies W 20 cr Methodological princeles M 10 cr Master s thesis D 30 cr Advanced module A3 20 cr Intermediate module A2 20 cr Special module C or Advanced module A3 or Minor B 20 cr Figure 3. An example of the Master s Degree 120 credits (Bachelor degree outside Otaniemi) Major and Minor Subjects The content of the master s degree major subject is based on focused subject studies. The student s major subject consists of three modules of the degree programme: a basic module included in the bachelor s or master s studies and an intermediate module, and an advanced module of the mentioned intermediate module. Even if the student does several advanced modules based on the same intermediate module, the degree includes only one major subject. A student s studies constitute a minor subject if he or she does one of the following combinations of two modules that are not part of his or her major subject: a basic module and its intermediate module or an intermediate module and its advanced module). The Degree Regulation (24 ) of Aalto University School of Science and Technology describes the details regarding the modules forming major and minor subjects. A student s choices are approved in the student s personal study plan. It is also possible to take the higher university degree programme without a minor subject. The student may also choose a minor subject from other degree programmes, or from another Finnish or foreign university, on condition that it is approved in the student s personal study plan. The same modules may not be included in both a student s major and minor subjects. Master s Thesis The master's thesis is done on a subject related to the field of the degree programme, agreed upon together by the student and the teacher of the subject. If there is sufficient justification, the faculty may give permission for the master s thesis to be written on a subject related to a minor subject. Further information on the master s thesis can be found in chapter 9. Language Skills For information about the language requirements, see lower university degree chapter Practical Training The master s degree may include practical training that develops expertise as laid down in the regulations for the degree programme. Compulsory training is included in basic studies

14 14 and optional training in elective studies. Further details on training can be found in chapter 6. Special Module A special module (20 credits) may be a module designed by the department or a module consisting of a student s personal studies approved by the department. Methodological Principles A methodological principles module (10 credits) consists scientific methodological studies which need to be confirmed in a personal study plan. 2.3 Doctoral Education The postgraduate degrees at Aalto University School of Science and Technology after master s degree are mainly Licentiate of Science (Technology/Architecture) and Doctor of Science (Technology/Architecture). The licentiate degree is a predoctoral postgraduate degree. The doctoral degree may be taken directly after the master s degree; it is not compulsory to take the licentiate degree first. In special circumstances, Aalto University School of Science and Technology may also award the Doctor of Philosophy degree. It is not, however, possible to take the Licentiate of Philosophy degree at Aalto University School of Science and Technology. The Licentiate of Technology degree takes an estimated 2 years to complete, while the Doctor of Technology and Doctor of Philosophy degrees both take approximately 4 years The Aims of the Doctoral Education The purpose of postgraduate studies is for the student to acquire more profound scientific knowledge and skills in scientific research and their practical application than is provided by the master s degree studies. The key element in postgraduate studies is to acquire the skills required in research and the application of research results. High level research is a prerequisite for postgraduate studies and researcher training. The aims of doctoral education are that the student: acquires profound knowledge of his or her research field and its social significance and achieves the necessary skills to independently and critically apply the scientific methods of the respective field and produce new scientific knowledge; acquires thorough knowledge of the development, basic problems and research methods of his or her research field; and achieves a sufficient level of knowledge in the theory of science and other fields related to his or her research field to enable him or her to follow their development The Structure of the Doctoral Degrees A postgraduate degree comprises theoretical studies and research work. The emphasis is on scientific research. The structure of postgraduate studies is illustrated by the following figure. Dissertation

15 15 Licentiate thesis Research field T cr Studies in supplementary field S cr Scientific practices and principles Y 5 15 cr Figure 4. Structure of the doctoral degree Theoretical Studies The scope of the studies is given as credits (cr). The required work input for one academic year, 1,600 hours on average, equals 60 credits. The theoretical studies included in postgraduate studies, 60 credits, are completed in modules. The module Research field covers credits. The student may select his or her research field from those designated for Aalto University School of Science and Technology postgraduate studies. The student is also expected to complete module S in Studies in supplementary field, worth credits, which supports the student s thesis writing and research field. This module comprises studies in another field or several other fields, as long as they form a coherent whole. The module may also include studies completed at another university. The degree also includes the module Scientific practices and principles Y (5 15 credits). The purpose of this module is to prepare the student for scientific work and to familiarise him or her with the application and dissemination of scientific knowledge. This module may include studies in methodology, research ethics, or history and philosophy of science. Part of the module may include learning the academic practices, such as teaching and research supervision. It can also be partly covered by scientific preparation for a research project or giving a presentation at a scientific conference of one s own field. Courses accepted towards a postgraduate degree are mainly those marked with a P in the Study Programme, which refers to courses that are eligible for postgraduate studies. Language studies are not accepted as courses towards a postgraduate degree. Courses that the students have completed during master s degree studies and are of postgraduate level but are not used for the master s degree are accepted for postgraduatelevel modules. The modules may also include postgraduate level courses taken in other universities. Module S can be completed in its entirety at another university. It is for the faculty to decide on a student s subject combination and courses accepted towards a postgraduate degree. The faculty may set separate knowledge prerequisites for a subject or minimum grade requirements for the master s degree for postgraduate student applicants. Research The most important part of the postgraduate degree is the research work. The licentiate degree requires a licentiate thesis. For the doctoral degree, the student is required to write and publish a doctoral dissertation and submit it for public examination. If the required

16 16 theoretical studies have already been completed for the licentiate degree, earning the doctoral degree involves only the doctoral dissertation. 2.4 Aims of the degree programmes Chemical Technology: Process Systems Engineering (PSE) The study of chemical engineering and computer based techniques for design, operation and management within the process industries has come to be called process systems engineering (PSE). PSE is concerned with the scientific aspects of the design and operation of a chemical process as an integrated dynamic production system. This integration addresses multiple scales, ranging from product quality control at the micro scale to the optimization of production at the plant level. Chemical engineers play a critical role in the development of a wide range of technologies. As such, the PSE interdisciplinary degree offers students the opportunity to obtain a breadth of knowledge and unparalleled academic exposure: Chemical Engineering, Plant design and Process Automation. The objective of process systems engineering is to provide companies with skilled people capable of developing and maintaining global production systems consisting of production resources and technologies. In doing so, the engineers have to develop skills in managing, planning, and steering production operations, as well as production technologies, processes and their products Forest Products Technology The professional aims of the Forest Products Technology degree are the responsibilities requiring scientific and technical expertise in the fields of wood product industry, pulp and paper industry, graphic arts industry and the industries providing machines, equipment, chemicals and systems for the above mentioned industries. The goal is to have the students prepared for the tasks of operations, plant design, production planning, environmental protection, research, development, marketing, consulting and management. The scientific aim is to give the students the theoretical and methodical readiness for research work, postgraduate studies and technical and financial problem solving. The degree programme includes, in addition to engineering, studies related to natural sciences, economics and environmental technology to the extent that the graduates are qualified professionally and understand the social cause and effect of technical development comprehensively and are able to answer for the social consequences of the technical solutions Materials Science and Engineering At the moment the Degree Programme of Materials Science and Engineering does not offer degree studies lectured in English. 2.5 Progress of the Studies The order of the courses to be taken may depend on the major and minor choices of the student. Insufficient prerequisites may cause unnecessary delays in the studies. Therefore it is good to acknowledge the prerequisites already in the planning of your studies.

17 Major Subjects Chemical Technology Major available in English: Process Systems Engineering (KE3004) Kem 42: Prof. Ville Alopaeus Kem 90: Prof. Sirkka Liisa Jämsä Jounela Kem 107: Prof. Markku Hurme Forest Products Technology There are three (3) major subjects in the Forest Products Technology Degree Programme: Wood Product Technology (P3001) Puu 28 Prof. Matti Kairi Puu 28 Prof. Mark Hughes Puu 19 Prof. Tapani Vuorinen Puu 19 Prof. Janne Laine Puu 127 Prof. Olli Dahl Chemical Pulping Technology (P3002) Puu 23 Prof. Herbert Sixta Puu 127 Prof. Olli Dahl Puu 19 Prof. Tapani Vuorinen Puu 19 Prof. Janne Laine Paper and Printing Technology (P3003) Puu 21 Prof. N.N. Puu 21 Prof. Jouni Paltakari Puu 21 Prof. Thad Maloney Puu 21 Prof. Patrick Gane Puu 19 Prof. Tapani Vuorinen Puu 19 Prof. Janne Laine Puu 127 Prof. Olli Dahl The Bachelor level students apply for a major subject in the spring semester of the first study year. At the same time the students get their personal study plans approved. The students in the International Master s Programme apply for a major subject already during the application to the University process. The following information doesn t apply for those students. According to the valid practise the general need for engineers in the field and teaching capacity are taken into account when deciding the amount of students within one major subject. If there are more applicants to a certain major than it is possible to take in, there will be elimination between the applicants. The reference points act as the elimination criteria: Reference points = credits / amount of semesters attended The applicants will be selected to the major question according to the order of reference points. The Degree Programme may also set additional criteria. Follow decisions. Only credits received when the person has been a student in the Forest Products Technology degree programme are accounted for. The compensations from earlier degrees or studies are not accounted for. The reference points are counted from the official transcript when the deadline for the application has passed.

18 18 When the studies of forest products technology have already begun, the credits earned abroad are counted in the references point calculations. More information from Student Affairs Secretary, Planning Officer of study affairs and student advisers. Figure 5. The subject modules in the Degree Programme of Forest Products Technology. Figure 5 illustrates generally the forest products technology degree programme. The contents of the modules and other modules like Special modules are explained in the appendix Materials Science and Engineering At the moment the Degree Programme of Materials Science and Engineering does not offer majors lectured in English.

19 19 3 ACADEMIC ISSUES 3.1 The Academic Year at Aalto University School of Science and Technology The periods for the academic year are the following: 1. Examination Period 28 th August 4 th September 2010 I Teaching Period 6 th September 22 nd October Examination Period 23 rd October 30 th October 2010 II Teaching Period 1 st November 10 th December Examination Period 11 th 22 nd December Examination Period 3 rd 156 th January 2011 III Teaching Period 17 th January 4 th March Examination Period 5 th 12 th March 2011 IV Teaching Period 14 th March 13 th May Examination Period 18 th 28 th May 2011 The Easter holiday is on 21 st April 1 st May The opening of the academic year takes place on 1 st September Saturday examinations during autumn term 2010: 4.9., , , , , 4.12., , Saturday examinations during spring term 2011: 15.1., 5.2., 5.3., 12.3., 16.4., 7.5., 14.5., Course and Examination Schedules The faculties responsible for the degree programmes compile their course and examination schedules by the beginning of the term. Lecturing is organized during four teaching periods and examinations are arranged during examination periods, at the beginning of the terms, as well as on specified Saturdays. The course schedules indicate when and where the lectures are held. The first and second year students also have a model time table available. The course and examination schedule of the degree programmes of the Faculty can be found from web page: Other degree programme s course and examination schedules are available at: (WebOodi system). 3.3 Study plan (HOPS) Students are expected to make personal study plans at Aalto University School of Science and Technology. A planning tool available for the students is a personal study plan (HOPS). Aalto University School of Science and Technology uses two types of study plans: a module based official verified personal study plan, and a student s course based, personal study plan. More details on study plan in chapter Courses Course Registration The modules of the degree structure consist of courses. Students have to register for the courses prior to their beginning. This is done through the WebOodi: (

20 20 Since the practices vary, it is necessary to locate information on the courses in advance e.g. from the course web site from Noppa portal: Partial Change or Removal of a Course If the degree regulations of a course change, a student has a right to complete the course with the old requirements for one year. After this, the completion of the course has to be agreed with the teacher in charge of the course. Examinations for courses removed from the curriculum shall be held at least during the academic year following the removal of the course. More detailed regulations can be found at the degree regulation 58. Overlapping Courses Only one of the courses with overlapping contents can be included in the degree. More information about possible overlapping courses, please contact the office for study affairs at the degree programme. 3.5 Examinations If the degree requirements for a course include a written or oral examination, the opportunity to take the examination is organised at least twice a year. The teacher may arrange additional opportunities to sit the examination. If a large number of students take a course, it is recommended that the examination is arranged four times a year. The testing of extensive courses may consist of two or more examinations. The student shall register for an examination one week beforehand. The registration takes place through WebOodi. Registration for an examination is considered as participation, unless it is cancelled before the start of the examination. Only students who have registered for an examination may take the exam. A student who has failed an examination three times must negotiate with the teacher in charge on how to pass the course. A student who has registered absent for the semester may not take an examination. 3.6 Student Register All completed courses will be registered in the student register (Oodi). The registration takes place in the department responsible for the course. Teachers are responsible for having the information on the completed courses available for the students within a month from the examination. The results of the exams are published on the Noppa portal. If the course includes also assignments, exercises etc., the final grade will be given when all the parts have been completed. The Department Office will get information of the completion and will register the course on the official transcript. Students can order an unofficial transcript of records through the web site: provided that the student s e mail address is correctly entered in the student register. Changes in contact information or any other changes have to be informed at the Department Office or by e mail at [email protected]. A student can also get an official transcript from the Department Office or from Aalto University School of Science and Technology Office for Study Affairs. 3.7 Completed Courses, Legal Protection and Discipline In case there are problems regarding course credits, the student is recommended to first discuss the problems with the teacher in question. If a mutually acceptable resolution cannot be found, the student should contact the study adviser or the planning officer at the degree programme.

21 21 Completed Courses and the Student s Right for Information The student is entitled to know the criteria of evaluation applied to passing a course. He or she shall be guaranteed the opportunity to examine the written or otherwise stored grading of the course. The mentioned written or otherwise stored material has to be kept for at least six months from publishing the grades. Corrections to Grades More information from the Department Office. Disciplinary Actions More information from the Department Office. 3.8 Credit Transfer (from another University) According to the Degree Regulations 57 a student may include to the degree equivalent studies taken in another Finnish or foreign university and compensate (replace) degree programme courses with other same level courses. The faculty makes the decision on the basis of a written application. Students should contact the Department Office on issues related to course compensations. Courses and course entities taken in another university are accepted according to the agreements between Aalto University School of Science and Technology and the corresponding university. If there is no agreement between Aalto University School of Science and Technology and a certain university, the courses may be accepted, if: The student wishes to specialise in a specific area and courses related to this area are not available at Aalto University School of Science and Technology. The responsible teacher of the major/minor subject must determine beforehand that the educational and scientific goals of the study plan are not compromised, if these kinds of studies are included The student has taken courses equivalent to courses available at Aalto University School of Science and Technology. The teacher of the corresponding subject has a right to verify the equivalency from the exam. When the studies taken in another university are accepted as a part of the degree, they are marked to the official transcript with the original name. The grading is scaled to Aalto University School of Science and Technology s system (1 5), if applicable. The courses from foreign universities may also be graded as passed. The credits of the courses in other Finnish universities are normally marked according to original credits. The student must deliver a certificate of the courses to the Department Office. 3.9 Certificates and Graduation The degree certificate can be given to the applicant who has completed a lower or higher university degree only if he or she has fulfilled the commitments to the University and to the Student Union. Instructions and forms related to graduation are available at the Department Office and faculty s web pages. The application for the degree certificate must be delivered in time to the Department Office. The degree decision dates are announced at the department s bulletin board and on the web.

22 Lower University Degree Bachelor of Science If a student has shown excellent knowledge in his or her studies, and maturity and a sense of judgement in the bachelor s thesis, the certificate for the bachelor s degree may mention that the pass is with distinction. The degree programme committee decides on the award of a degree with distinction. A degree with distinction may be awarded if the degree courses other than the bachelor s thesis and bachelor s seminar are passed with a weighted average grade of four (4.0) or above, and the bachelor s thesis is graded 4.0 or above. If a course is graded pass/fail, it is not counted in the calculation of the average grade Higher University Degree Master of Science (Technology) If the student has shown excellent knowledge in his or her studies, and shown particular maturity and judgement in the master s thesis, the certificate for the Master of Science in Technology, Master of Science in Architecture and Master of Science in Landscape architecture may be awarded with distinction. The degree programme committee decides on the award of degrees with distinction. A degree with distinction may be awarded if the weighted average grade for courses for the degree other than the master s thesis is at least 4.0 and the grade for the master s thesis is at least 4.0. If a course is graded pass/fail, it is not counted in the calculation of the average grade. If some of the student s courses have been done at another university, a degree with distinction should not generally be awarded, unless at least half the degree studies, apart from the master s thesis, are done at this University Graduation Ceremonies The Executive Dean of Aalto University School of Science and Technology awards the Master degree certificates during ceremonies which are arranged approximately once per month. The dates of the arranged graduation ceremonies can be found at: A graduating student will get a personal invitation to the graduation ceremony. A student unable to attend the ceremonies, can obtain the degree certificate from the Office for Academic Affairs at the main building (room Y224b) the following working day after the ceremonies or leave an authorization to the Office for Academic Affairs to obtain the certificate and to mail it to the student. When obtaining the degree certificate, the students should be prepared to proof their identities Career Services The Career Services at the Innovation Centre (Innopoli 2, 3rd floor) guides the students and supports them when they transfer into the working world. Building a career begins already from the very first summer or training position and continues through the entire career. The Career Services gives advice on planning personal goals and achieving them, as well as offers tools for job search and selecting the right job. Annual career and job fairs introduce various professional fields and career opportunities. Job hunting trainings give guidance in job search and in how to prepare CV and Covering Letters. Services also include personal CV and career counselling as well as coordinating both domestic and international training posts including issuing the grants for international training. More information on the Career Services can be found at: Alumni Relations

23 23 The Alumni Relations maintains and promotes the mutually beneficial relationship between the graduates of Aalto University School of Science and Technology (alumni) and Aalto University School of Science and Technology. The Alumni Unit forwards information about various events at Aalto University School of Science and Technology, such as seminars and concerts and arranges events and services geared to the alumni, maintains the alumni record as well as plans and coordinates student alumni mentoring program together with company support program. Further information on the Alumni Relations and a form to join the Alumni are available from

24 24 4 TUTORING AND STUDY COUNSELLING This chapter contains information about tutoring, planning the studies and study counselling at different stages during the studies. Information about living in Finland, other social issues and counselling can be found in the Guide for international student, which are available at the International Student Services at the Office for Academic Affairs. 4.1 Tutoring Students studying for their bachelor s degrees are divided into tutor groups during their first year of studies. These tutor groups meet with their tutors at least once per semester during three consecutive academic years. Additional meetings may be arranged as needed. At master s level, the students are divided into tutor groups according to their majors. These tutor groups meet at least once per academic year. In addition to the group meetings, each student has a personal tutor meeting once per academic year. The purpose of the personal meeting is to review student s progress and discuss his/her studies taking into account the student s study plan, and completed courses. The tutor and the student evaluate the student s possibilities to complete his/her studies within the set target timeframe. The tutor is appointed from the department s personnel. 4.2 Study Plan Planning one s studies is an important part of studying. Each student goes through different choices from the very beginning of the studies to graduation. This road through the studies should be as sensible and systematic as possible. As a tool for planning the studies, Aalto University School of Science and Technology uses two types of study plans. Official Personal Study Plan (HOPS) The official or approved personal study plan allows choices to be made on a modular level with the exception of the personally agreed entities, such as studies abroad as Special module content. In these cases, a professor s recommendation of a course level description for the approved entity has to be attached to the study plan. The official personal study plan is approved by the degree programme. The official personal study plan is completed at least once during the lower university degree level and once during the higher university degree level. A student can have one examined and approved so called official personal study plan. If a student would like to make changes to his/her official personal study plan, he/she has to apply for the changes and have the study plan re examined. New approved plan replaces the old one. Changing the study plan has to be carefully considered. The study plan is a binding agreement on both parties: the student and Aalto University School of Science and Technology. It grants a student with a right to study according to the approved official personal study plan but at the same time, the student is obliged to abide by the valid study plan. Personal Study Plan (omahops) The personal study plan is the student s personal document. During the first autumn, the student enters his/her personal study plan in course level for the bachelor s degree and in modular level for the master s degree. The purpose of the first personal study plan is to familiarize the student with the degree structure. Working through a personal study plan is compulsory for all students. The students update their personal study plans as necessary.

25 25 Students in the Master s programme produce their personal study plan in the Departments own Orientation at September. It is also beneficial to plan studies in more detail. A weekly schedule facilitates organizing lectures, problem solving exercises, laboratory work and independent study. Planning for examination periods and anticipating one s workload are important. The purpose of these plans is to divide the workload as evenly as possible throughout the academic year. 4.3 Study and Practical Training Advisers The student advisers working at the faculty are senior students whom you may turn to in matters relate to studying. The reception hours for the study and practical training advisers are announced in the beginning of the semester. You can reach the study advisers via faculty s web pages The student advisers tasks include giving advice related to: Studying techniques Degree requirements and subject choices Making the personal study plan (HOPS) Major / minor subject choices and selections Different types of applications Legal protection issues Course substitutions (compensations) All questions about studying when the student does not know whom to turn to. The International Study Advisers tasks include: to give advice to the degree programme s students in all matters related to studying abroad to help the foreign students in matters related to studying to assist to coordinate tutoring for foreign students at the department to assist the Planning Officer in matters related to international studies High school info and recruitment of new students; tasks: to coordinate high school info etc. to handle the recruitment of new students The Practical Training Advisers tasks include: to give advice related to practical training to organise a practical training seminar to organise the placements of practical training positions for the degree students to acquire the traditional foreign training positions and handle the application process 4.4 Planning Officer (Study Affairs) The Planning Officer of Study Affairs tasks include: head of study issues receives and prepares degree issues for the degree programme committee / faculty council / Dean and presents study issues at the degree programme committee / faculty council / Dean (study programme, study guide, degree structure, approvals of the degrees from other universities, student selections) study plans, eligibility issues for further studies for the graduates from foreign universities planning, execution and informing of the study affairs together with Aalto University School of Science and Technology 's Office of Study Affairs editor of the study guide

26 26 editor of the faculty parts of the Aalto University School of Science and Technology 's study programme study counselling (major and minor selections, changing of the study programme, international studies,...) monitoring of the studies other tasks in the Degree Programme Appointments by agreement. Bioproduct Technology and Forest Products Technology Planning Officer (Study Affairs) Leena Hauhio Mailing address: P.O.Box 16400, AALTO Visiting address: Tekniikantie 3 puu kanslia (at) tkk.fi Chemical Technology Planning Officer (Study Affairs) Eija Zitting Mailing address: P.O.Box 16100, AALTO Visiting address: Kemistintie1 kem kanslia (at) tkk.fi Materials Science and Engineering Planning Officer (Study Affairs) Virve Pekkarinen Mailing address: P.O.Box 16200, AALTO Visiting address: Vuorimiehentie 2 A mt kanslia (at) tkk.fi Faculty; post graduate studies Planning Officer (Study Affairs) Sirje Liukko Mailing address: P.O.Box 16100, AALTO Visiting address: Kemistintie1 KM jatko(at) tkk.fi 4.5 Student Affairs Secretary Student Affairs Secretary: gives advice in administrative issues related to the degrees registrar of the study attainments and gives official transcripts receives and prepares/presents and degree issues for the degree programme committee / Dean applications for the Master's thesis title and approval eligibility issues for further studies for the graduates from Finnish universities other postgraduate study issues dissertation issues Degree diplomas receives different study related applications study counselling and informs about decisions The department office is usually open for students Mon Fri and Other times by agreement. Bioproduct Technology and Forest Products Technology Student Affairs Secretary Heidi Flinkman Mailing address: P.O.Box 16400, AALTO

27 Visiting address: Tekniikantie 3 puu kanslia (at) tkk.fi Chemical Technology Student Affairs Secretary Anna Mäkilä Secretary Marja Leena Viherlaakso Mailing address: P.O.Box 16100, AALTO Visiting address: Kemistintie1 kem kanslia (at) tkk.fi Materials Science and Engineering Student Affairs Secretary Arja Salmenhaara Mailing address: P.O.Box 16200, AALTO Visiting address: Vuorimiehentie 2 A mt kanslia (at) tkk.fi Other Counselling and Student Benefit Issues Study counselling for a specific course is given by the course teachers and assistants. The reception hours are announced outside the offices of the teachers, on notice boards and on web pages Health Care The student health care is fixed by law and organised by the Finnish Student Health Service (FSHS, YTHS in Finnish). The health care fee is included into the Student Union fee and this gives the students the right to use the health care services. More information can be found on the FSHS s web pages: including the contact information for the Health Centres. There is one centre located in Otaniemi, address Otakaari 20. Opening hours are on the internet AYY s Student Benefit Services Aalto University Student Union (AAY) has a social sector which looks after students benefits etc. More information on the internet: Other Services Good sources of information are websites maintained by cities. More information about events, services, transportation can be found from internet: Helsinki ( or www. Helsinki.fi), Espoo ( and Vantaa ( If you are interested what is happening in Otaniemi campus, click site. And if you are wondering what your hobby is called in Finnish, good electronic dictionary can be found from language centre or library websites (mot.kielikone.fi/mot/tkk/netmot.exe). Helsinki area provides a lot of different activities and events, be active and look for them.

28 28 5 TEACHING, EVALUATION AND FEEDBACK 5.1 Teaching Methods Teaching methods used at Aalto University School of Science and Technology are e.g. the following: Lectures Lecture is a typical form of teaching at Aalto University School of Science and Technology. The purpose of the lectures is to enable the students to form a correct overall picture of the topic in question and to understand some of the more difficult issues concerning the topic. Some of the facts explained only superficially in the reading material are explained in more detail during lectures. Lectures can consist of lecturers presentations and various studentcentred activities or exercises. Problem solving Exercises Problem solving exercises help the students to understand and apply the new information. There are two types of problem solving exercises: students either work through problems supervised by an assistant or have worked through the problems at home and are given the correct answers. Laboratory Work Laboratory work familiarizes the students with experimental work, various measuring methods and devices, as well as illustrates the topics discussed during the course in question. A written report is usually required on the work performed. Demonstrations Demonstration is a teaching situation where the students monitor or observe an experiment, measuring or other similar task performed by someone else (e.g. teacher, fellow student, group of fellow students). Literature Work Some courses require a literature review. The goal is to introduce a certain topic to a student via a literature review and also get the student familiar with the professional literature and journals in the field. Also effective use of the library resources is practised. After getting the literature work subject from the assistants the student gets to know the subject from general books and reviews and chooses more detailed search terms. The actual search from the full text and reference databases is done with these search terms. More information on the databases can be found from the library s web page. The report is written based on the Instructions for laboratory report writing, which can be found from the internet from the faculty s web pages. Exercises, Projects and Special Tasks Exercises and special tasks are either individual or group tasks including assignments, planning or literature reviews. At the Faculty these assignments usually contain a methodological part. Seminars A seminar is a teaching situation where the students, guided by a teacher, cover a topic prepared by a student or a group of student through a discussion. Excursions To illustrate the topics included in the field of studies, excursions are arranged to suitable destinations. Shorter, one day excursions, are usually limited to topics within one area of studies, while the longer excursions tend to have a more varied program. The arrangements

29 29 for the longer excursions are arranged by the guild or another student organization. For example the Forest Products Guild organises a foreign excursion (for appr. 4 weeks) every other year. Problem based Learning, PBL In this method, the students work in groups and familiarize themselves with cases introduced by the teacher. The cases relate to a practical problem or phenomenon. The group determines the concepts related to the case, build a problem solving model and defines their learning objectives independently. The cases are finally covered in a group discussion. Each group has a tutor following the group s process without leading it too strictly. PBL teaching includes exercises and assignments. Portfolio A portfolio is a document where the student collects completed courses and examples of the learned topics and reflects upon their contents and meaning. In the portfolio the student aims to introduce his/her knowledge relating to either an individual course or to a larger area of proficiency. Learning Diary As the course progresses, the students write a diary. The diary entries may include significant learning experiences, daily events, open ended questions and self evaluation on one s own performance. The learning diary may cover the whole course or it can be only on part of the course. The learning diary may be written at leisure or during time provided by the teacher e.g. towards the end of the course. 5.2 Evaluation and Grading Some of the methods used to evaluate learning at Aalto University School of Science and Technology are the following: Examination The most common evaluation method at Aalto University School of Science and Technology is a written examination. In addition to the traditional written examination, other exams, such as a pre exam, a take home exam, an oral exam, a web exam, a material based exam and a multiple choice exam may be used. On some courses, the testing may consist of two or more examinations. More information on examination can be found in chapter 3.6. Peer Evaluation Peer evaluation may be included in any evaluation method. It means that the students evaluate each other s production or performance. Self Evaluation A student or a group of students evaluate their own production or performance. Other Evaluation Methods The teaching methods mentioned, such as portfolio, learning diary, demonstration, exercises, written tasks and project assignments can also be used to partially evaluate the course performance. Grading is based on evaluation. The teacher in charge of a course evaluates the student s work. According to the degree regulation, the teacher is obliged to publish the list of passes, and if possible the main criteria of assessment, on the notice board within one month of the date of the examination, or, with good reason, organise within one month of the

30 30 examination the information mentioned above in some other way. In special circumstances an extension of this period may be granted. In the lower and higher university degrees, including the master s thesis, the grades used are excellent (5), very good (4), good (3), very satisfactory (2), and satisfactory (1). Courses can also be assessed pass/fail. The maturity test included in the theses is assessed as pass/fail. If the course consists of individual partial completions, the grade is a weighted average of the partial completions. According to the degree regulation, the student is entitled to know the criteria of evaluation applied to passing a course. He or she shall be guaranteed the opportunity to examine the written or otherwise stored, grading of the course. 5.3 Feedback Feedback usually means information students or teachers receive on their performance. Feedback informs the results of the performance and it is used to evaluate whether the set goals have been met. Feedback can be used as a tool to develop both students and teachers activities. Learning to give and receive feedback is part of studies. Student feedback is used as a tool in developing teaching and courses. It is important to give constructive feedback which is useful for the teachers in finding areas to develop and how the course has been perceived by the students. Student Feedback Feedback can be collected before the course, during the course and after the course in oral or written format. Many departments use electronic feedback forms. At the Faculty of Chemistry and Materials Sciences feedback is collected during the lectures, in exams or via WebOodi depending on the course. Feedback Group Some courses use a group consisting of voluntary students which the teacher has formed in the beginning of the course. The students give the teacher either oral or written feedback during the course, which allows the course to be developed already during the course.

31 31 6 PRACTICAL TRAINING A degree may include both compulsory and optional training. The bachelor s degree includes training that develops knowledge of the working environment and basic skills and the master s degree includes training which further develops expertise as defined in the degree programmes. The faculty responsible for the degree programme defines, based on the degree regulation, which part of the degree structure includes practical training. Although there is no compulsory practical training in the master s degree modules (also in the International Master s Programme), it is highly recommended to apply for a training position during summer times. 6.1 Services Related to Job Search and Training at Aalto University School of Science and Technology The Career Services (Innopoli 2, 3rd floor) arranges several training sessions related to job search during the academic year. Instructions are given, for example, on how to complete the necessary documents, how to prepare for the interview and what to consider when signing an employment contract. It is possible to make an appointment to have your CV and other documents reviewed. In addition, the Career Services also organizes a lecture series Working Abroad with other universities within the metropolitan area. These lectures provide information on finding a job abroad and on opportunities in other countries. Information on "Working abroad" lectures is available on the department bulletin boards, as well as on the Career Services home pages. This site also provides reports on training abroad, which may include useful information and contacts when searching for a training post. Students may also receive personal career advice through making an appointment with the career counsellor. Usual themes at career counselling are occupational expectations, goals, interests, motivational questions, strengths, personal qualities and working and learning style values. This service is available for degree students only. More information on the Career Services can be found at: The Goals of Practical Training The object of the practical training is to support the student s ability to evaluate and apply the theories taught and to prepare the student for the working life. Practical training enables the student to consider various directions in professional career and allows the student to gear the studies in the right direction according to his/her interests. Practical training included in the lower university degree aims to familiarise the student with the physical and social environment of their prospective professions, as well as its traditions and language, its problems and their solutions, and also to make the student familiar with the industrial working environments from the workers viewpoint. Practical training included in the upper university degree aims to teach the students how to apply their basic theoretical knowledge to solving of practical problems and to support and supplement the professional studies. 6.3 Practical Training Instructions It is highly recommended to include some practical training in the Master s degree. The training can be placed in the Electives module. Two weeks of training is equal to 1 credit. The maximum amount of training which can be included varies between degree programmes, please contact the Department Offife. Practical training may be done either in Finland or abroad.

32 32 More information about when to apply for the approval of the training is on the faculty webpages. You should attach to the written application officially attested copies of the work certificates, which should state placement details, time period, full time/part time status, position and tasks included to this position. Application forms are on the internet: Deliver the form to the Department Office. While applying the approval of the compulsory training, a written report on the training must always be submitted to the department office with the application form. The training report must typically include notes on the relationship between manager and employee, industrial safety, the organisation setup as well as the working role and task management of a Master of Science. The emphasis of the report should be on universal observations; criticism of the employing firm should be avoided. The report should be 1 2 A4 pages long. Attention should be paid to the grammar of the report. Practical Training Seminar The degree students of the Forest Products Degree Programme have a possibility to take a practical training seminar (1 cr). The goal is to practise written and oral presentation skills and share experiences: senior students talk about their training experiences to the younger students. More information from the practical training adviser, [email protected]. 6.4 Obtaining a Trainee Post Obtaining a trainee post is part of practical training and students are responsible for it themselves. Own activity is crucial in getting a practical training position. You should begin the application process for a summer training position right in the beginning of the spring term. An effective way is to visit your local companies personally and to mention that this training is obligatory. Contact information for the companies is easily found on the internet. Many companies and government offices send job advertisements to the laboratories, practical training adviser and Aalto University School of Science and Technology s Career Services. These are announced on the notice boards and via e mail lists. Nowadays many companies handle their job applications via a joint service in the internet. Aalto University School of Science and Technology s Career Services assists also in searching for a training position, writing the applications, and CV. The Career Services assists the Aalto University School of Science and Technology students in locating both domestic and international trainee posts. Information on these posts is provided on the department bulletin boards and on the Career Services home pages, as well as on Career Web, which is an internet based job board for students and alumni. In addition, placing a personal CV on Career Web, for the potential employers to see, is recommended. Various company events organized by the Career Services throughout the academic year, are also a good opportunity to find out about the companies recruiting needs and to introduce oneself. 6.5 International Training In addition to the professional development, doing the practical training abroad is a good opportunity to improve language skills and learn to function independently in a new environment. The faculty recommends to all the students to go work abroad for at least once during the five year study period. IAESTE program provides all levels of training opportunities around the world. Applying takes place in the beginning of the year and more information is available on Career Services home pages and at an International Training Information Session held in January. Finpro, CERN and subsidiaries of Finnish companies also provide training posts abroad.

33 33 Finpro posts are informed on the Career Services home pages and information on CERN posts is given at a training information event arranged during autumn. Applying for the summer posts ends at the end of January. These training positions are available for degree students only. More information from the Career Services web page, via e mail [email protected] and from the notice board. You can also join international training e mail list ([email protected]) Scholarships for International Training The university grants travel and trainee scholarships to the students training abroad. Scholarships are granted to students who have progressed moderately in their studies. Applications with their appendices need to be delivered to the Career Services prior to the beginning of training. Applications, instructions and the scholarship amounts can be found on the Career Services home pages or from the trainee advisers in the departments. More information about Departments own trainee scholarship can be found from the trainee advisers.

34 34 7 STUDIES IN OTHER UNIVERSITIES 7.1 National JOO Agreement A nationwide (Finland), flexible study right (JOO) provides graduate and doctoral students with an opportunity to include minors or study entities from other universities in their studies. All universities in Finland are included in this agreement. The Internet service at ( gives information about the JOO agreement and how to apply it, together with an application and instructions on how to complete the application. The electronic application process simplifies the application for flexible study right (JOO). A student completes an application at and the application is electronically transferred to the person responsible for JOO issues in the student s degree programme for approval. After the approval, the application is electronically transferred to the target university for applying the right to study at that university. The final decision about the right to study is made by the university arranging the course in question. Approval of studies Including studies completed at other universities is at the home university s discretion. Further information on flexible study right (JOO) is available in addition to the mentioned at the Office for Study Affairs at the department. 7.2 International Studies The student exchange based on the agreements Aalto University School of Science and Technology has signed, are governed by the university International Student Services. The International Student Services processes both the applications for exchange programs as well as the scholarships granted for studies abroad. Also international degree students may apply for the exchange places as well as for the scholarships. However the same criteria concern all applicants. Deadlines for applications vary depending on the target university. It is necessary to verify the deadlines at the International Student Services or at Studying abroad is an investment in the future and also acknowledge by employers. In addition to academic achievements, studying abroad builds character as well as intercultural knowledge together with network and language skills. Aalto University School of Science and Technology Student Exchange Programs Nordic Countries NORDTEK/Nordplus Europe Sokrates/Erasmus TIME Program Eurecom ISEP US ja ISEP Multilateral GE4 network Bilateral student exchange agreements Further information on student exchange programs available at Transferring Credits from Foreign Universities All students participating in exchange programmes, as well as the students granted a scholarship to study abroad are required to present a personal study plan prior their departure. This ensures that the student can transfer credits completed abroad. Further information on credit transfers available from degree programme planning officer.

35 35 Expenses and Financing Scholarships Studying expenses vary widely depending on the target country and university. The most important necessary expenses are travel costs, possible tuition fees, housing and living expenses, insurance and course materials. It is usually not possible to find one source to finance all of the expenses, but financing has to be compiled from various sources. Aalto University School of Science and Technology grants scholarships on studies abroad for both lower and higher university degree studies. The scholarship can be applied for by the students participating in student exchange programs as well as by the students who have arranged the studies abroad themselves. Students can also apply for financial support on tuition. Further information on scholarships at: Scholarships can also be applied through various endowments and foundations who inform their periods of application in the daily newspapers. State student allowance and housing allowance may also be granted for studies abroad. International Programmes Aalto University School of Science and Technology offers several programmes in English, as well as one programme in both Swedish and English applicable also to Aalto University School of Science and Technology students. Further information at: s_level_studies_and_courses/study_programmes/ Further Information on Student Exchange Further information is available at International Student Services, particularly at Tietotori (room Y249, Main Building, 2nd floor.). Contact information for the Planning Officers of the International Student Services is found here: Assistance also from... Faculty s international student adviser and coordinators Professors, especially in your specialty area International bulletin boards at the departments Student Union home pages at Student Union associations (IAESTE, AIESEC, etc.) Centre for International Mobility CIMO, Cultural institutes and consulates of various countries

36 8 THE BACHELOR S THESIS AND SEMINAR 36 The bachelor s thesis is part of the bachelor s degree and completed on a subject related to the degree programme. The instructor appointed by the teacher in charge of the bachelor s seminar and the student agree on the subject and the tutor monitors the progress of the thesis and supports the student in the work. The bachelor s thesis is a public document, which must be kept available for viewing in the department. More information from the Planning Officer (Study Affairs). 8.1 The Scope and the Structure of the Bachelor s Thesis and Seminar The bachelor s thesis is part of a 10 credit study entity which also includes bachelor s seminar and maturity test. The scope of the bachelor s thesis and seminar is to enhance skills in: information retrieval, scientific thinking, the organization and processing of information language and communication For students of architecture and landscape architecture, the study entity also includes artistic expression. The topic of the bachelor s thesis is agreed on in the beginning of the bachelor s seminar and the thesis is completed in conjunction with the seminar. The seminar supports writing the bachelor s thesis and it includes teaching offered by the degree programme and teaching offered by the Language Centre and the Library. The thesis is presented in the bachelor s seminar. 8.2 Language Requirements on the Bachelor s Thesis and Maturity Essay The thesis is written in Finnish or Swedish. A student who has been educated in a language other than Finnish or Swedish or a student who has been educated abroad, may, with the permission of the teacher in charge of the bachelor s seminar, write the thesis in another language. With the permission of the faculty, the maturity essay may also be written in another language. The maturity essay demonstrates, in addition to language skills, mastery of the thesis subject. Having completed the maturity essay, the student has demonstrated meeting the language requirement for civil servants.

37 37 9 THE MASTER S THESIS 9.1 General The master's thesis is done on a subject related to the field of the major subject, agreed upon by the student and the teacher of the subject. If there is sufficient justification, the Degree Programme Committee may give permission for the master s thesis to be written on a subject related to a minor subject. Since the requirements in the minor subject may be lower than in the major subject, the professor of the minor subject may require additional studies before beginning the Master s thesis. The Degree Programme Committee confirms the subject and language of the master s thesis, and appoints a supervisor and an instructor. The Degree Programme Committee may decide if necessary, that the supervisor also acts as the instructor. The Degree Programme Committee makes the decision on approval of the master's thesis and grades it, taking into account the supervisor's written statement. The supervisor of the master s thesis shall be a university professor and the instructor shall have at least a higher university degree The student shall show maturity in the handling of the subject: the student is required to write a maturity essay related to the master s thesis. The master's thesis work includes a seminar presentation or an equivalent situation. The student may apply for the subject of the master s thesis when the bachelor s degree has been completed and at least 45 credits of the master s degree programme have been completed. Also, if necessary, the required advanced level studies should be done. At the Degree Programme of Forest Products Technology the Master s thesis may be done after any advanced module of the programme. The time for completion of the master's thesis is agreed between the supervisor and the student: with a maximum of one year. If the master's thesis is not submitted within the set time, the subject becomes invalid and the student has to submit a new subject for the Degree Programme Committee s approval. The name of the thesis does not have to be final when applying for the subject, but the subject content of the thesis may not be altered without requisition. The forms can be found from During the time the master's thesis is being completed, the supervisor must give the student the opportunity to report on the progress of the work and receive feedback from the supervisor. Similarly, the supervisor may require the student to report on the progress of the master's thesis work. Approval and grading of the master's thesis shall be requested in writing from the Degree Programme Committee. The supervisor must present the written statement on the master's thesis with the grounds for the evaluation and the proposed grade within one month of the submission of the master's thesis. At the Faculty three (3) hardbound copies of the thesis must be delivered to the Department Office in time together with the filled form for the thesis approval and the required abstracts. The Student Affairs Secretary or the student himself/herself delivers also one copy to the instructor for grading and statement. The master's thesis is a public document and as such must be displayed in the Department. 9.2 Implementation of the Master s Thesis

38 38 The Master s Thesis is worth of 30 credits. The thesis is written in Finnish, Swedish or in other language approved by the Degree Programme Committee (English is automatically approved). After getting the research subject for the thesis and defining it, a research/experimental plan is made. The goals of the research work are determined in detail, suitable research methods are clarified and the schedule is set. The research work is commenced by examining the literature. After carrying out the experimental part, the results are presented to the instructor and supervisor and analysed. Possible missing viewpoints should be noticed at this point. It is advisable to take notes on the discussions with the instructor and supervisor and other experts and also on articles and other references if it is difficult to hunt them down later on. 9.3 Writing the Thesis The literature part of the thesis should be clear and organised. The recommended page count is approximately Chemical Technology: no recommendation Forest Products Technology: 60 to 90, appendices excluded. Materials Science and Engineering: 50 to 80, appendices excluded. The thesis (at least the text part) should be typed with a computer. The recommended line spacing is 1,5 font size 11 or 12. Top and bottom margins should be 30 mm and left margin 40 mm. Page numbering either on the header or the footer. An example of the thesis cover page is found from the faculty s web pages (in English, Finnish and Swedish). The cover page includes the title of the thesis, information about the author, supervisor and instructor and the date when the thesis has been submitted for inspection. The degree programme s Instructions for Laboratory Report Writing should be followed in writing the thesis. The title should be concise and clear, but informative. In a way it may be a one sentence long abstract of the thesis. Abbreviations should not be used. The title should be a concise and accurate description of your work. The title should have the following information of the research: subject and purpose; meaning what has been examined and why. Also the nature of the study should be mentioned (experimental/literature work). The title can consist of two parts: the first part defines the subject and the second part explains it. The abstract defines the problem clearly and summarizes the conclusions. It presents a guide to the key points rather than a detailed summary. Based on the abstract the reader should be able to determine if the thesis is meaningful to him/her. The content should be independent in such a way that it is understandable without referring to the original work. The form for the abstract is on the web: Most of the reports based on experimental work may be structured in the following way: goals of the study, research methods, results and conclusions. The thesis abstract should fit on one page and the word count should not be over 500. Use full sentences which connect to each other. The language should be clear and sentences short. Outline of the Master s thesis:

39 39 1. Cover page, which includes the title of the thesis, information about the author, supervisor and instructor and the date when the thesis has been submitted for inspection. 2. Abstract, which is a short and informative description of the goals, experimental methods, results and conclusions of the study. 3. Foreword, which presents the supervisor s and instructor s part in the work and acknowledges other people, institutions and companies etc. who contributed to the work. The foreword is signed and dated. 4. Table of contents, which is constructed formally. Note that it is usually considered bad organization to have more than three levels of sections. 5. List of abbreviations, the abbreviations are listed only if there are a lot of them in the text. Otherwise abbreviations are explained in the text. 6. Introduction, which shortly presents the research problem, glances through the background of the study and clarifies the goals of the study. 7. Literature part, where the theory and justifications related to the research problem are presented based on the literature references. Other research work is presented only to the extent which is necessary in order to understand and explain the research work in this study. In many cases the literature part may be combined into the section which describes the research methods. 8. Materials part, where the material and structural properties the research material is presented. The material and methods used in the work should be clearly described so that if others do the experiments in the same way, they can get the same results. 9. Research methods. For the standard methods a short mentioning and a reference to a more specific description is enough. More rare and less used methods should be described in more detail. If you make changes to standard methods, you should explain the reasons and modifications is detail. 10. Experimental part and results. The experiments made and findings related to these are presented in this part. The experiments are presented in logical order. The results should be illustrated with graphs, drawings and tables. The essential characteristics should be distinguished. 11. Results and discussion. This part is together with the previous the most important part of the thesis. The results are handled more thoroughly and comparisons to earlier experiments and literature are made. The validity of the used methods is also examined, conclusions are discussed and possible suggestions for further studies are introduced. The evaluation of the experimental results may also be presented in context with the results part. 12. Conclusions, where the most important findings and conclusions of the work are presented. 13. References. The references and cited literature should be marked and listed according to the degree programme s Instructions for Laboratory Report Writing. 14. Appendices.

40 40 The finished and approved thesis work must be bound in black covers (hard). The author s name and year must be written on the spine of the book. The text Master s Thesis is written on the cover and the author s name is written on the bottom right. 9.4 Juridical Issues A Master s thesis is a public document, which has to be on view at the Department. As to the copyright of the Master s thesis, the general copyright legislation is followed. In case an invention is produced in connection with the Master s thesis, general regulations of the patent legislation are observed. At Otaniemi International Innovation Centre (OIIC) gives advice concerning intellectual property rights and inventions: National Advisory Board on Research Ethics was founded in 1991 to address ethical questions relating to research and to the advancement of research ethics in Finland. They have published guidelines Good scientific practise and procedures for handling misconduct and fraud in science which can be found from Maturity Essay The student is required to write a maturity essay related to the master s thesis. The maturity essay demonstrates mastery of the thesis subject and language skills. If the student has demonstrated language skills already for the bachelor s degree or other university degree, he/she does not have to demonstrate them in a maturity test for the higher university degree. In this case the maturity essay is only inspected for the mastery of the content. Foreign student usually writes the maturity essay in English. The maturity essay is written from one of the titles (1 3) the supervisor has compiled related to the thesis subject. The maturity essay is graded pass/fail. The maturity essay should be approximately four pages long and it is written in supervised conditions. The maturity essay may be retaken. In the faculty the possibilities to write the maturity essay are usually organised during the normal examination days. The date and time are set with the supervisor of the thesis and the student and the supervisor delivers the titles to the monitor of the examination. The student must fill in the Maturity test form beforehand and bring it to the supervisor. The supervisor of the thesis checks the mastery of the content and sends the test to be inspected at the Language centre. After the language check the test and the form are sent to the Department Office. Writing the maturity essay is like writing any other essay: If you have been given several titles, choose only one. The essay should have a title, but preferably no subheadings. Handwriting should be clear and readable; you may use a pencil. Remember margins and division into paragraphs! Graphs and pictures should not be used. Do not use bulleted lists. Check the spelling and grammar issues. The thesis work should also be presented in public in a master s thesis seminar. The time of the seminar should be organised together with the supervisor (or other staff members of the laboratory). Both the maturity test and the thesis seminar must be done before the approval and grading of the thesis in the Degree Programme Committee meeting.

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42 42 10 OPEN UNIVERSITY STUDIES 10.1 Open University Studies Aalto University School of Science and Technology organizes Open University education which provides an opportunity for studies in the technical and scientific fields regardless of the prior educational background or age. The goal of the studies may be to reach a right to study in a degree programme, professional supplementing studies or general studies. Courses offered in the Open University are based on Aalto University School of Science and Technology curriculum and university teachers are generally responsible for it. Studies completed in the Open University can be included in the degree studies if the student receives a right to study in a degree programme. Aalto University School of Science and Technology organises teaching in Otaniemi and Lahti. Information on it is available at Anyone can take courses at Open University. If there are prerequisites for the courses, they are informed separately in the course descriptions. Students are selected individually for each course within a previously informed period in the registration order. Studies and courses at Open University are equivalent to the studies at Aalto University School of Science and Technology. Aalto University School of Science and Technology students are not required to apply for inclusion of the Open University courses in their degree studies. Open University courses are registered in the student register (Oodi). Taking an Open University course includes a registration fee which covers the administrative costs. The registration fee is remitted according to the instructions given at the time of registration. Studying may incur other costs for which the students are responsible (e.g. books, copies, calculator, etc.). Open University coordinates teaching at the Summer University, which does not accrue extra charges for Aalto University School of Science and Technology students. Further Information Open University/Otaniemi, Otakaari 1, P.O. Box 11100, AALTO [email protected], tel. (09) , (09) Open University/ Lahti, Saimaankatu 11, Lahti tel. (03)

43 11 EDUCATION FOR SCIENTIFIC POSTGRADUATE DEGREES How to Start Doctoral Studies The planning of doctoral studies may be started already before the Master s degree is finished. The person interested in continuing the studies should contact the professor of the field of interest. An application for doctoral studies is addressed to the faculty where the professor in charge of the field in question resides. The faculties of Aalto University School of Science and Technology decide on selection of doctoral students. At the Faculty of Chemistry and Materials Sciences applications are accepted twice during the year. The application form can be found in the web: The application is delivered Mrs. Sirje Liukko. A person qualified for doctoral studies has a master s degree, an equivalent qualification from abroad which would qualify the student for corresponding doctoral studies in that country, or is otherwise considered to have sufficient knowledge and qualifications. The faculty organises the selection of doctoral students for research degree programmes. The faculty may set certain qualification requirements for postgraduate studies, and demand certain minimum grades at the master s degree level. Aalto University School of Science and Technology coordinates 12 graduate schools financed by the Ministry of Education ( which organize separate admission for doctoral students Postgraduate Research Fields and Thesis work The goals and structure of the postgraduate studies is presented in sections and Research Fields For the acedemic year the faculty has 25 postgraduate research fields: opinnot/tutkimusalat/tutkalat10 11koontifinal.pdf. Thesis Doctoral studies concentrate on research. For a licentiate degree, the licentiate thesis needs to be accomplished. For a doctor s degree, the student needs to write a dissertation and defend it publicly. If the theoretical studies have been completed already at the licentiate level, doctor s degree only includes a dissertation. A dissertation has to contain new scientific information. According to the Aalto University School of Science and Technology Degree Regulation, the doctoral dissertation may consist of a monograph or a sufficient number of scientific publications, or papers approved for publication, on the research problem and a summary of them, or other work that meets the scientific criteria. The publications may include joint publications provided the independent role of the doctoral student is demonstrated. More detailed instructions by the Dissertations Committee are available at: In a licentiate thesis, the student is required to demonstrate a thorough understanding of his or her field of research and the competence to independently and critically apply the methods of scientific research. The licentiate thesis may also be a monograph, a collection of articles or other written work fulfilling the set scientific criteria. The licentiate thesis can

44 44 also be a literature study demonstrating the student s thorough and critical knowledge of the research field. The faculty approves the subject of the research, appoints the supervisor of the work and one or more instructors, and decides on the language of the dissertation, its examination and approval. According to the faculty s practise the licentiate thesis will be appointed by two external evaluators. These evaluators are selected based on the recommendation of the supervisor. When the evaluations reach the faculty, the thesis work will be approved in the Faculty Council meeting. A student not satisfied with the grading may apply for an amendment from the appeal board. (Yliopistoasetus 115/98 18, Hallintojohtosääntö 28 ; modified ). The manuscript of the doctoral dissertation (5 copies) and the application for permission to publish doctoral dissertation must be handed to the Department Office Further Information on Doctoral Studies More information regarding doctoral studies can be found from the web page: and from the faculty s postgraduate studies webpages: The contact person at the department is the Planning Officer (Study Affairs) Mrs. Sirje Liukko. Information about the content of the doctoral studies can be obtained from the professors.

45 Matters Related to Postgraduate Studies Appendix 1 (1/1) 45 FACULTY OF CHEMISTRY AND MATERIALS SCIENCES MATTERS RELATED TO POSTGRADUATE STUDIES Licentiate of Science (Technology) Item Matter Who Decision 1 Application for postgraduate studies: Research Student s application Dean and supplementary field; prerequisites, if needed 2 Requirements for postgraduate studies Student s application Dean 3 The topic of a licentiate thesis, supervisor and Student s application Dean instructor 4 Approval of the licentiate thesis Student s application Faculty Council 5 Examiners for a licentiate thesis Proposal of supervisor Faculty Council 6 Presentation of a licentiate thesis Student 7 Examination and approval of the licentiate Written statements Faculty Council thesis from the examiners 8 Application for the degree certificate Student s application Dean Doctor of Science (Technology) (Master of Science (Technology)) Item Matter Who Decision 1 Application for postgraduate studies: Research Student s application Dean and supplementary field; prerequisites, if needed 2 Requirements for postgraduate studies Student s application Dean 3 The topic of a postgraduate thesis, supervisor Student s application Dean and instructor 4 A permission to print Student s application 5 Application for preliminary examiners Proposal of supervisor Faculty Council 6 A permission to publish the dissertation The statement from the Dissertations Dean or Faculty Council Committee 7 Application for opponents Proposal of supervisor Dean 8 Examination and approval of the postgraduate A written statement Faculty Council thesis from the opponents 9 Application for the degree certificate Student s application Dean Doctor of Science (Technology) (from Licentiate of Science (Technology)) Item Matter Who Decision 1 Application for postgraduate studies: The topic Student s application Dean of a postgraduate thesis, supervisor and instructor 2 A permission to print Student s application 3 Application for preliminary examiners Proposal of supervisor Faculty Council 4 A permission to publish the dissertation The statement from the Dissertations Dean or Faculty Council Committee 5 Application for opponents Proposal of supervisor Dean 6 Examination and approval of the postgraduate A written statement Faculty Council thesis from the opponents 7 Application for the degree certificate Student s application Dean

46 46 Master s Programme Process Systems Engineering Appendix 2 KE420 2 Process Systems Engineering (master s programme) (level 2 module) Person in charge: Prof. Sirkka Liisa Jämsä Jounela Compulsory for all (11 cr): Mat KP3 II 5 KE Basics in production planning and control 6 Students with A3 in Process automation KE Process modeling and simulation 6 KE Process modeling and simulation in practice 3 Total 20 cr Students with A3 in Plant design KE Fundamentals of separation processes 5 KE Process simulation 3 KE 107.C Book exam on Plant Design 1 Total 20 cr Students with A3 in Chemical Engineering KE Process development P 4 KE Fundamentals of separation processes 5 Total 20 cr KE431 3 Chemical Engineering (level 3 module) Person in charge: Prof. Ville Alopaeus Compulsory courses: KE Unit Operations of Environmental Technology 5 KE Chemical Engineering, laboratory course 3 KE Chemical Engineering, advanced lab. course 3 Elective courses: KE Process Development 4 KE Distillation Design P 4 KE Physical Properties in Chemical Engineering P 5 KE Process Modelling methods and tools 5 KE Chemical Engineering, exercise course on special topics 3 8 KE Process modeling and simulation 6 KE Process simulation 3 KE Introduction to biorefineries and biofuels 5 KE Biofuels P 5 KE Scale up of chemical processes P 5 Total 20 cr KE430 3 Plant Design (level 3 module) Person in charge: Prof. Markku Hurme Compulsory courses: KE Process Design I 3 KE Process Safety 3 KE Plant Design II 8 Elective courses:

47 KE Process Development 4 KE Introduction to biorefineries and biofuels 5 KE Process Simulation 3 KE Special Study in Plant Design 1 7 KE Special Course in Plant Design 1 5 KE Basics of Production Planning and Control 6 Puu Environmental Management 2 TU Introduction to Project Management 3 Total 20 cr 47 KE425 3 Process Automation (level 3 module) Person in charge: Prof. Sirkka Liisa Jämsä Jounela KE Production Planning in Practice 4 KE Process Automation Project Work 5 KE Control Applications in Process Industries 6 KE Process Monitoring Methods 5 Total 20 cr NOTE! Students with A3 Process Automation as major subject are recommended to take courses of Computer Science at C module: T Data Structures and Algorithms 5 T Introduction of Software Engineering 5 T Data Management 5 T Algorithmic Methods of Data Mining 5 S Communication Network 5 KE901 M Methodological studies Person in charge: Prof. Reija Jokela For foreign students: Kie Writing in Technology 2 Kie Thesis Writing 2 For the rest of 6 cr students choose courses from the list: Kie Talking technology 2 Kie Job Search 1 Vie Speech communication (Communication skills) 2 Maa Research methodology P 8 Maa Research methodology II P 8 Eri Searching for scientific information 2 TU New Venture Development I 3 TU Knowledge and competence management 3 more courses at from a list: Total 10 cr KE901 W Elective studies Person in charge: Planning Officer Eija Zitting Student may choose courses for this module according to personal interests, after taking into account the requirements listed below: Kie Finnish IA 2 Kie Finnish IB 2 T IT Services at TKK 1

48 48 Modules: Forest Products Technology Appendix 3 Bachelor s Degree of Forest Products Technology P901 P General Studies (80 cr) Planning Officer (Study Affairs) Leena Hauhio The courses in this module are lectured in Finnish. Code Course name Cr Harj /2001 Practical Training 3 KE General and Inorganic Chemistry; P, MT 5 KE Organic Chemistry I 4 KE Basics of Process Automation 3*** Kie /7001 National Language Requirements, written 1 Kie /7002 National Language Requirements, spoken 1 Kie 98.xxxx Language Courses 3* Kon Machine Design Basics B 4 Kul Mechanics of Materials I 5 Mat Basic Course in Mathematics P1 10 Mat Basic Course in Mathematics P2 10 Mat Applied Probability B 5 Puu Principles of Environmental Technology 3 T Information Technology Laboratory Course 3** T Introduction to Studies and Information Systems at TKK 2** Tfy Physics IA 3 Tfy Physics IB 3 Tfy Physics IIA 3 Tfy Physics IIB 3 Tfy Concise Physics Laboratory Experiments 2 TU Introduction to Industrial Management and Engineering 4 * Must fill in the requirements for a foreign language in the degree regulations. ** An option for these two courses is course T Basics of Programming Y (5 cr) or T Basics of Programming L (5 cr). *** An option for this course for the wood product technology students is AS Manufacturing Automation (4 cr). P901 O Programme Studies (20 cr) Planning Officer (Study Affairs) Leena Hauhio The courses in this module are lectured in Finnish. Code Course name Chemical Forest Products Technology, cr Wood Product Technology, cr Ene Power Generation from Biomass I 3 3 KE Physical Chemistry I 3 3 KE Analytical Chemistry; Ke, P 3 KE Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Course; P 3 Puu Introduction to Forest Products Technology 2 2 Puu Work Safety 0 0 Puu Structure and Chemistry of Wood 4 4 Puu Laboratory Exercises in Forest Products 2 Chemistry Puu Defibration Technology in the Forest Industry 2 Rak Statics 3 TU Marketing 3 The General Studies and Programme Studies are taken according to the same study guide.

49 49 P100 1 Wood Product Technology: basic module (20 cr) Professor Matti Kairi, Professor Mark Hughes The courses in this module are lectured in Finnish. Basic module covers wood material properties, availability of wood as raw material and basics of wood working and production processes. Code Course name Cr Puu Introduction to Forestry 3 Puu Basics of Wood Product Industry 4 Production Processes Puu Applications of Wood Science 3 Puu Application Characteristics of Wood 4 Puu Woodworking Theory 4 Puu Woodworking Applications 2 P200 2 Wood Product Technology: Intermediate Module (20 cr) Professor Matti Kairi, Professor Mark Hughes The courses in this module are lectured in English. The module combines basics of wood material and woodworking with industrial processes, joining and surface treatment. The goal is that the students understand how wood material properties affect the industrial wooden products. Code Course name Cr Puu Material Properties of Wood 5 Puu Wood based Composites and 4 Engineered Wood Products Puu Sawmilling and Sawnwood Products 3 Puu Wood Product Markets 2 Puu Wood Bonding 4 Puu Wood Coating 2 P101 1 Chemical Forest Products Technology: Basic Module (20 cr) Professor Tapani Vuorinen The courses in this module are lectured in Finnish. Code Course name Cr Ene Introduction to Environmental Protection in 3 Energy Technology KE Chemical Engineering I 5 Puu Macromolecules, Surfaces and Colloids 4 Puu Basics of Paper Technology 4 Puu Principles of Pulping Processes 4

50 P201 2 Chemical Pulping Technology: Intermediate Module (20 cr) Professor Herbert Sixta 50 The courses in this module are lectured in English. The objective of the module s courses is to increase students understanding of pulping mainly in connection with the sub processes in chemical equipment and engineering technology and the chemical reactions taking place in the stock fibre preparation process. Understanding these phenomena prepares students for undertaking the courses in the advanced module. In the high yield pulping course, students are acquainted with the stock preparation processes combining chemical and mechanical defibrillation. Code Course name Cr Ene * Power Generation from Biomass II b* 3 Puu Chemistry of Pulping and Bleaching 5 Puu Chemical Engineering in Pulp and Paper Processes 6 Puu High Yield Pulping 3 Puu Pulping Process Exercises 3 * This course can replaced with other course, more information from the Department Study Office P202 2 Paper and Printing Technology: Intermediate Module (20 cr) Professor Jouni Paltakari, Professor Thad Maloney, Professor Patrick Gane The module aims to provide an overview of the paper and printing technology, processes, products, and their underlying physical and chemical phenomena, as well as economic considerations. Students familiarize first into the structure of paper and into the basics of fibre and paper physics, as well as in characterization and measurement of paper properties. Students select the optional courses according to their interest and specialising area. Students can focus their studies in the direction of paper manufacturing, paper and paperboard converting, printing technology, forest products chemistry or the environmental technology within forest industry. The courses in this module are lectured in English. Compulsory (4 cr) Code Course name Cr Puu Papermaking and Testing in Laboratory 2 Puu Fibre and Paper Physics I 2 Optional (16 cr) Please note, that some courses are obligatory depending on specialising area. Code Course name Cr Puu Economics of the Forest Products Industry 5 4 Puu Chemistry of Papermaking 1*,4 4 Puu Recycled Fibres and Deinked Pulps 2 Puu Pigment Coating Technology 1, 2, 3 6 Puu Basics of Paper and Board Converting 2 2 Puu Basics of Printing Technology 3 2 Puu Mechanical Pulping 1 4 Puu Chemical Engineering in Pulp and Paper 6 Processes

51 51 Puu Environmental Technology in the Pulp and Paper 4 Industry 5 1) obligatory for those specialising in Paper Manufacturing* 2) obligatory for those specialising in Paper Converting 3) obligatory for those specialising in Printing 4) obligatory for those specialising in Forest Products Chemistry 5) recommended for those specialising in Environmental Technology within Forest Industry *Students specialising in Paper Manufacturing can choose course Chemistry of Papermaking either in Intermediate or Advanced Module. P901 K Bachelor s Thesis and Seminar Module (10 cr) Professor Olli Dahl The Bachelor s thesis and seminar handles scientific thinking, information retrieval, information structuring and handling, and language and communications skills. The thesis is made from the subject area related to the degree programme.

52 52 Master s Degree of Forest Products Technology P100 1 Wood Product Technology: Basic Module (20 cr) This module is described in the chapter handling the Bachelor s degree of Forest Products Technology. P200 2 Wood Product Technology: Intermediate Module (20 cr) This module is described in the chapter handling the Bachelor s degree of Forest Products Technology. P101 1 Chemical Forest Products Technology: Basic Module (20 cr) This module is described in the chapter handling the Bachelor s degree of Forest Products Technology. P201 2 Chemical Pulping Technology: Intermediate Module (20 cr) This module is described in the chapter handling the Bachelor s degree of Forest Products Technology. P202 2 Paper and Printing Technology: Intermediate Module (20 cr) This module is described in the chapter handling the Bachelor s degree of Forest Products Technology. P300 3 Wood Product Technology: Advanced Module (20 cr) Professor Matti Kairi, Professor Mark Hughes The courses in this module are lectured in English. The module aims to advance students ability to work as a developer of processes or wooden products. The competitiveness of wood product industry is reviewed from different perspectives: process analyzes, new products, and business operations. Code Course name Cr Puu Wood Modification, P 4 Puu Production Process Analyses 3 Puu Production Investment Planning 2 Puu Developing Competitive Wood 4 Products, P Puu Marketing Wood Products 3 Puu Advanced Biocomposites, P 4 P301 3 Chemical Pulping Technology: Advanced Module (20 cr) Professor Herbert Sixta The courses in this module are lectured in English. The objective of the module is to concentrate on understanding and explaining phenomena involved in the pulp preparation process. Simulations, balance calculations, dimensioning and experimental work are used to help the learning process. A further objective is to form a general view of the whole pulping process and understand the effect of individual units on the overall functioning of the mill.

53 53 Code Course name Cr Puu Pulp Mill Fibre Line Processes 5 Puu Pulp Mill Chemicals Recovery and 5 Energy Processes Puu Modelling and Simulation of Pulp 3 Washing and Chemical Cycle Puu Pulping Technology Research Project 7 P302 3 Paper and Printing Technology Advanced Module: Paper Manufacturing (20 cr) Professor Thad Maloney, Professor Jouni Paltakari The courses in this module are lectured in English. The purpose of the module is to give the student the in depth understanding the mechanical pulping and papermaking processes as well as the chemical environment and relationships of the processes. The lectures will cover the process mechanisms, equipment and the most important command, state and disturbing variables of the processes. The analysis is made from viewpoint of both quality of the products and runnability of the processes. The module constitutes the technical scientific framework for practical work in the papermaking area as well as a solid platform for possible postgraduate studies in this field of technology. Compulsory (12 20 cr) Code Course name Cr Puu Chemistry of Papermaking 1 4 Puu Fibre and Paper Physics II 2 Puu Paper Manufacturing Technology 6 Puu Paper Technology, Laboratory Course 4 8 1) To be done either in Intermediate or Advanced Module (compulsory course). Optional (0 8 cr) Code Course name Cr Puu Economics of the Forest Products Industry 4 Puu Recycled Fibres and Deinked Pulps 2 Puu Basics of Paper and Board Converting 2 Puu Basics of Printing Technology 2 Puu Project Work 2 V 4 6 Puu Simulation in Papermaking, Converting and 2 Printing 2 V Puu Chemical Engineering in Pulp and Paper Processes 6 Puu Process Water Treatment 3 2) Course arranged on demand and depending on the situation and availability of topics. P303 3 Paper and Printing Technology Advanced Module: Paper Converting (20 cr) Professor Jouni Paltakari The courses in this module are lectured in English. The paper converting module aims at making the student acquainted with the value adding converting and packaging operations and processes following the paper and board machine lines. The module is divided into lecture and laboratory courses in paper converting technology, followed by a packaging technology course. The converting technology course

54 54 focuses the converting functions, unit operations, materials and structures found in converted products. Theory is combined with practical aspects in the laboratory course. The packaging technology course follows these converting courses and concentrates in packaging functions, materials and methods, in addition to issues related to legislation and logistics. Compulsory (14 18 cr) Code Course name Cr Puu Advanced Paper and Board Converting 4 Puu Packaging Technology 6 Puu Paper and Board Converting, laboratory course 4 8 Optional (2 6 cr) Code Course name Cr Puu Fibre and Paper Physics II 2 Puu Project Work 1 V 4 6 Puu Simulation in Papermaking, Converting and 2 Printing 1 V 1) Course arranged on demand and depending on the situation and availability of topics. P304 3 Paper and Printing Technology Advanced Module: Printing Technology (20 cr) Professor Jouni Paltakari, Professor Patrick Gane The courses in this module are lectured in English. The module is designed to meet the objective of developing the skills and knowledge base necessary to work in, and to research and develop, printing technology, including the interactions between surfaces, substrates and inks, with special focus on runnability and printability of coated and uncoated paper and other fibre based materials. All the major components of printing technology will be described starting from page making and print surface making up to ready made printed products, including machines, press equipment, application of technology, materials, chemicals, operations and management of production and operations. Compulsory (14 18 cr) Code Course name Cr Puu Conventional Printing Methods 6 Puu Non impact Printing Methods 2 Puu Printing Technology, laboratory course 4 8 Optional (2 6 cr) Code Course name Cr Puu Pre Press 2 Puu Post Press 2 Puu Advanced Printing 2 Puu Project Work 1 V 4 6 Puu Simulation in Papermaking, Converting and 2 Printing 1 V 1) Course arranged on demand and depending on the situation and availability of topics.

55 55 P305 3 Forest Products Chemistry: Advanced Module (20 cr) Professor Tapani Vuorinen, Professor Janne Laine This module is an advanced module for the students studying chemical pulping and environmental technology, paper and printing technology, or wood technology. The module contains seven courses. The student chooses five of these. Some of the courses are lecture oriented while the others contain more laboratory exercises. The content of these courses is mainly focused on the chemistry and analytical methods common in pulping and environmental technology, paper and printing technology, and wood technology. Therefore, this module is suited for students interested in the analytical methods and chemistry of their own field of interest. The courses discuss both the daily analytics as well as the more sophisticated research methods used in the forest products industries. In addition, the courses enhance the student s technical competence in his/her major subject, as the student gets more familiar with the chemistry of the raw materials, processes, and products. Choose 20 credits Code Course name Cr Puu Chemical Analysis in Pulp and Paper Industries 4 Puu Chemical Characterisation of Wood and Paper 4 Products Puu Surface Chemistry and Nanotechnology in Forest 4 Products Technology Puu Chemistry of Papermaking 4 Puu Advanced Surface and Colloid Chemistry in Forest 4 Products technology Puu Forest Products Chemistry, Laboratory Course 4 Puu Forest Products Chemistry, Literature Course 4 P306 3 Environmental Technology within Forest Industry: Advanced Module (20 cr) Professor Olli Dahl The objective of the advanced module s courses is to increase students understanding of the environmental impacts (waters, wastewaters, air emissions, solid wastes and noise) arising from the industry s activities. In particular the tuition emphasises balanced consideration and technical significance in the comprehensive management and control of environmental impacts (so called Best Available Techniques or BAT). Additionally, it also provides a preparatory understanding of environmental management related principles including life cycle analysis based on some real life examples from industry. Compulsory (15 cr) Code Course name Cr Puu Environmental Management 2 Puu Process Water Treatment 3 Puu Process Water Analysis 2 Puu Environmental Technology in the Pulp and Paper 4 Industry, P Puu Special Study in Environmental Technology, V P 4 Optional (5 cr) Code Course name Cr Puu Industrial Environmental Engineering 4 Puu Control of Regional and Global Environmental Impacts 3

56 Puu Air Protection 4 Ene Pollutant Formation and Control in Combustion 3 KE Unit Operations of Environmental Technology, P 4 Maa Environmental Protection Law, P 4 Maa EU Environmental Law, P 4 The 20 credit requirement must be fulfilled. This module is for the students in the Forest Products Technology degree programme. 56 P400 C Chemical Pulping Technology: Special Module the Pulp Mill (20 cr) Professor Herbert Sixta Most of the courses in this module are lectured in English (Puu in Finnish). Module is intended for students from departments other than Forest Products Technology. The pulp preparation process is introduced from a process and equipment techniques point of view. The courses create a comprehensive understanding of the modern pulping process and its control. Code Course name Cr Puu Principles of Pulping Processes 4 Puu Chemical Engineering in Pulp and Paper 6 Processes Puu Pulp Mill Fibre Line Processes 5 Puu Pulp Mill Chemicals Recovery and Energy 5 Processes This module is for other students than those studying chemical pulping or paper and printing technology. P402 C BOKU Exchange Studies: Special Module (20 cr) Professor Matti Kairi, Professor Mark Hughes Code Course name Cr Wood Utilisation Seminar 3 Composites and Compounds 3 Wood and Fibre Quality 3 Engineered Wood Products 3 Holzindustrielles Labor 3 Fachexkursionen 1,5 (1) Optional course 4 This module is for the students in the Forest Products Technology degree programme. P403 C Building of Wood: Special Module (20 cr) Professor Matti Kairi, Professor Mark Hughes The special module offers a possibility for students majoring in wood technology, architecture or structural engineering and building physics to collaborate with each other during their studies. This interdisciplinary cooperation helps the students to better see the process of building with wood as an entity. Code Course name Cr A Wood in Architecture and Construction 4 Puu Integrated Interior Wooden Surfaces, P 4

57 Puu Interactive Industrial Wood Construction, P 8 Rak Basis of Structural Design I (4 cr) or 4 Rak Introduction to the Design of Load bearing Structures (4 cr) (Rak only, if it is not already in the students official study plan) This module is for the students in the Forest Products Technology degree programme. 57 P404 C Forest Products Chemistry: Special Module (20 cr) Professor Tapani Vuorinen, Professor Janne Laine This module is a special module for the students studying at the department of chemical technology. The module contains one basic course covering the structure and chemistry of wood. The rest of the courses discuss the chemical reactions in pulp and paper industries, as well as their analytical methods. The module contains, for example the applications of nanotechnology in forest products technology. This module is suited for students interested in the analysis and research methods, as well as the chemistry in forest products technology. After studying this module the student also has an overview of the raw materials, processes, and products in forest products technology. Code Course name Cr Puu Structure and Chemistry of Wood 4 Puu Chemistry of Pulping and Bleaching 5 Puu Chemistry of Papermaking 4 Puu Chemical Analysis in Pulp and Paper Industries 4 Puu Surface Chemistry and Nanotechnology in Forest 3 Products Technology (without assignments) This module is for the students in the Chemical Technology degree programme. P405 C Environmental Technology within Process Industry: Special Module (20 cr) Professor Olli Dahl The objective of the special module s courses is to increase students understanding of the environmental impacts (waters, wastewaters, air emissions, solid wastes and noise) arising from the activities of process industries in general. In particular, the tuition emphasises balanced consideration and technical significance in the comprehensive management and control of environmental impacts (so called Best Available Techniques or BAT). The module differs from the advanced module in that it covers a broader description of processes across different industry sectors (pulp and paper, chemicals and the metals industry) and the management and control of environmental impact imposed by these activities. The module is intended particularly for students from degree programmes other than Forest Products Technology. Additionally, it also provides a preparatory understanding of environmental management related principles including life cycle analysis based on some real life examples from industry. Compulsory prerequisite (3 cr) Code Course name Cr Puu Principles of Environmental Technology 3 Yhd Introduction to Environmental Management 3 Ene Introduction to Environmental Protection in Energy Technology 3 Compulsory (10 cr)

58 Code Course name Cr Puu Industrial Environmental Engineering 4 Puu Environmental Management 2 Puu Special Study in Environmental Technology, V P 4 Optional (10 cr) Code Course name Cr Puu Process Water Treatment 3 Puu Process Water Analysis 2 Puu Control of Regional and Global Environmental 3 Impacts Puu Air Protection 4 Ene Pollutant Formation and Control in Combustion 3 KE Unit Operations of Environmental Technology, P 4 Maa Environmental Protection Law, P 4 Maa EU Environmental Law, P 4 The 20 credit requirement must be fulfilled. 58 This module is for the students other than in the Forest Products Technology degree programme. P901 M Methodological Principles Module (10 cr) Planning Officer (Study Affairs) Leena Hauhio Code Course name Cr Compulsory (5 cr) Mat Design of Experiments and Statistical Models 5 Optional (5 cr) xxx xx.xxxx xx 5 The course Mat Design of Experiments and Statistical Models is compulsory for all the students in the Forest Products Technology degree programme. Then the student can choose 5 credits from a separate list of approved methodological courses so that required 10 credits are fulfilled. More information from the planning officer and study advisers. Separate Minor Subjects The degree includes also a minor subject. The basic structure is described in sections and The minor subject can be freely chosen from all of Aalto University School of Science and Technology's degree programmes selections. Some minor subjects have a separate selection process. The minor subject may also be taken in other Finnish or foreign universities. In theses cases the student must apply for approval from the Degree Programme. If a student is considering going to study abroad, it is advisable to contact either the professor of the major subject, Student Affairs Secretary, student advisers or Planning Officer of study affairs early enough. They will give advice in practicalities. The Forest Products Technology degree programme s minor subject which differ from the major subject modules are introduced below. If the module is intended for students of a certain degree programme, it is mentioned. IDBM (International Design Business Management) Minor (40 cr)

59 59 This minor is for the students of Forest Products Technology degree programme. The minor has a separate admission annually. Beginning of the minor the student will make a personal study plan regarding the minor. More information: Code Course name Cr Kon Product Development Project 10 Studies at The University of Art and Design Helsinki 12 Studies at Helsinki School of Economics 12 Industrial Project 6 This minor is for the students of Forest Products Technology degree programme. P3004 Linkage Program 1 Modern Technology in Pulp and Paper Industry (50/60 cr) This structure is for those students who started the Program before academic year Required courses (xx xx cr) Code Course name Cr AS Process Control 4 cr Puu Forest Products Chemistry 4 cr Puu Basics of Printing Technology 4 cr Puu Introduction to Pulp and Paper Industry 2 cr Puu Paper Physics 2,0 ocr Puu Paper Chemistry 3,0 ocr Puu Paper Technology 3,0 ocr Puu Paper Coating 2,0 ocr Puu Economics of Forest Products Industry 4 cr Puu Pulping Technology 4 cr Puu Project Work* 4 cr Electives (choose at least 2 ocr) Puu Converting Technology 2,0 ocr Puu Measurements and Analysis of Pulp and Papermaking Processes 3 cr Puu Environmental Technology in the Pulp and Paper Industry 3 cr cr = credits ocr = old credits * Required from the students who take the Linkage Program as a minor subject. Others do not have to take this course. Linkage Program 1 is a one year project type minor, taught in English. The Program has a separate admission once a year, next deadline is , after which open positions may be inquired from the department office. A master s thesis may not be made from this minor. The participants get a Linkage certificate upon completing the required 35 old credits or xx cr. Additional information: [email protected] Building of Wood Minor (40 cr) Professor N.N. This minor is for the students of wood product technology major. More information from study advisers.

60 60 Other recommended special modules Minor from the Chemical Technology Degree Programme Minor related to energy issues Economics in Construction Special Module related to forestry Specially for wood products technology students at Helsinki University, contact Professor Matti Kairi