Language: English
Business models for smart energy systems
The course introduces students to the analysis of existing and forthcoming business models for smart energy systems with different new stakeholders/technologies their applications through several managerially-oriented frameworks tools to understand how companies generate and transform their business models. From such bases, participants will study how these frameworks work in future energy systems. The analysis of
Distribution automation
This course covers automation functions and examples of electricity distribution grids. Course contents Learning outcomes After the course, the student Course material Text book (available as e-book) and lecture material in English available on the webpage of the course. Teaching methods Lectures (also available as recordings). There will be an exam and laboratory work/written work.
Battery recycling and ecosystems
Starting August 1, 2026, degree students can register for future implementations of this course through RIPA. More instructions here. This course will give the student an overview of battery recycling and ecosystems. During the course, mechanical and chemical processes for battery recycling are studied. Battery recycling is considered from the sustainability viewpoint, taking into account environmental
Introduction to wind and solar energy technology
The course is alternative with the course Wind power and solar energy technology and business (5 ECTS). Both cannot be studied. Course contents Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course the student will be able to Course material Material handed out in class, mostly lecture videos. Materials will be found on the course Moodle platform.
Wind power and solar energy technology and business
Starting August 1, 2026, degree students can register for future implementations of this course through RIPA. More instructions here. Course contents Process modelling from kinetic energy of wind into company turnover and from solar radiation to turnover. Basic components of a wind power plant (turbine, gearbox, generator, power electronics, tower). Environmental effects of wind power,
Thermal energy storage systems theory
Max amount of FITech students: 20 (Please note that the application for degree students is closed.) Persons without a valid study right at a Finnish university or university of applied sciences have preference to this course. To decarbonise heating sector, we also need thermal storage options and this course provides the basic concepts of different
Electrical energy storage systems theory
Max amount of FITech students: 20 Persons without a valid study right at a Finnish university or university of applied sciences have preference to this course. During this course, we take a broader look at the interphases of electrical networks and electrical energy storages. Course contents This course presents an overview of energy storage and
Programming 3: Interfaces
After completing the course, the student is able to participate in the implementation of a larger software product. The programming language is Java (no prior experience needed). Course contents Learning outcomes After completing the course, the student Completion methods To complete the course, the student must obtain enough points from exercises and pass an electronic
Cyber security I: Fundamentals
Course contents Learning outcomes After completing the course, the student Completion methods This course is completed independently and entirely at your own pace. Depending on your grade goal you need to pass one, two or three exams. Please note that the exams are only available on-campus in Tampere. Besides the exam(s) you most likely need
Creating graphical user interfaces
This course will teach you how to design graphical user interfaces and implement them using web technologies. Course contents During the course, participants will learn how to create graphical user interfaces. Event-based programming, and defining graphics and including relevant animations to support good usability are covered. User interface design is covered in applied manner. Accessibility