Academic year 2021 - 2022

•   Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Human - Machine Interaction AMO18AI01-3005 10.02.2022-19.03.2022  5 credits  (AMO21HP-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The Student
  
  - has an basic understanding of AI and the history of AI.
  - has knowledge of where AI is used and its development today.
  - has an basic understanding of different machine learning algorithms and their future possibilities
  - can recognize different inputs used in AI and machine learning
  - recognises the possibilities to get information and data from different systems and how Human - Machine Interaction is adapted in autonomous vessels

  Prerequisites

  No prerequisites.

  Content of the study unit

  - Administrative matters
  - Computational thinking and algoritms - What is computing? Algorithms and complexity
  - Introduction to AI and Autonomy - What is AI? How do you define Autonomy?
  - Agents and Search - How to solve problems with “Good old-fashioned AI”
  - Introduction to Machine Learning - Overview of ML, Risks and Problems with ML
  - Supervised learning - Basic supervised learning through regression
  - Machine vision - Deep neural networks, Image segmentation, Image detection, Image recognition
  - Reinforcement learning - Reinforcement learning as search, Autonomy and reinforcement learning
  - Industrial Internet - What is IoT? What is a Digital Twin?
  - Sensors and Sensor fusion - Situational awareness, LIDAR, IR, GNSS and IMU’s
  - Autonomy and Safety - Software safety, Liability, Accountability

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Sufficient 1
  Theory and methodology are poorly understood and implemented in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments.
  Research, communication and documentation are hardly acceptable.
  Active participation.
  Satisfactory 2
  Appear to grasp theory and have made a start in showing its applicability in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments. Research, communication and documentation are acceptable.
  Active participation.

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Good 3
  Understanding of theory and applicability of methods in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments, but work could be stronger.
  Research, service design, communication and documentation are good.
  Active participation.
  Very Good 4
  General understanding of theory and methods, very good implementation in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments.
  Reliable research, innovative service design and communication and documentation on good level.
  Very active participation.

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Excellent 5
  Mastery of theory and methods, proficiency of implementation of them in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments.
  Outstanding research, innovative service design and excellent communication and documentation.
  Very active participation.

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  Person(s) in charge

  Thomas Finne

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  10.02.2022 - 19.03.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.11.2021 - 31.03.2022

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • AMO21HP-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Kim Roos

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Autonomous Maritime Operations

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Autonomous vessels - automation AMO18AV01-3005 18.11.2021-21.01.2022  5 credits  (AMO21HP-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The Student:
  
  - has an overall picture about automation and control, what is automated today and what developments are likely or possible in the future.
  - can recognize what technology and different solutions is needed for autonomous vessels.
  - can recognize what new risks the autonomous vessels will face and how they can be mitigated.

  Prerequisites

  No prerequisites.

  Content of the study unit

  Control Engineering: Dynamical systems, Transfer functions, Feedback control
  Autopilot
  Sensors and sensor processing
  Digital solutions and services
  Calculations: Overshoot, damping, stability, controller parameters using different methods etc
  Control simulations with Matlab/Simulink

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Sufficient 1
  Theory and methodology are poorly understood and implemented in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments.
  Research, communication and documentation are hardly acceptable.
  Active participation.
  Satisfactory 2
  Appear to grasp theory and have made a start in showing its applicability in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments. Research, communication and documentation are acceptable.
  Active participation.

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Good 3
  Understanding of theory and applicability of methods in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments, but work could be stronger.
  Research, service design, communication and documentation are good.
  Active participation.
  Very Good 4
  General understanding of theory and methods, very good implementation in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments.
  Reliable research, innovative service design and communication and documentation on good level.
  Very active participation.

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Excellent 5
  Mastery of theory and methods, proficiency of implementation of them in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments.
  Outstanding research, innovative service design and excellent communication and documentation.
  Very active participation.

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  Person(s) in charge

  Thomas Finne

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  18.11.2021 - 21.01.2022

  Enrollment date range

  11.06.2021 - 17.11.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • AMO21HP-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Katarina Sandström

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Autonomous Maritime Operations

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Classification, qualification and safety perspectives AMO18CQ01-3003 04.11.2021-26.12.2021  5 credits  (AMO20H-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student
  
  - is familiar with classification processes and requirements developed by national and international maritime authorities of autonomous vessels.
  - has an overall picture of safety and security on autonomous vessels including risk assessment. processes and risk handling.
  - understands the role & responsibilities of ship masters / operators and ship owners.

  Prerequisites

  No prerequisites.

  Content of the study unit

  -Requirements developed by national and international maritime authorities of autonomous vessels.
  -The role of classification societies.
  -Safety and security on autonomous vessels including risk assessment, processes and risk handling.
  -The role & responsibilities of ship masters / operators and ship owners.
  -Simulator exercise including risk assessment.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Sufficient 1
  Theory and methodology are poorly understood and implemented in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments.
  Research, communication and documentation are hardly acceptable.
  Active participation.
  Satisfactory 2
  Appear to grasp theory and have made a start in showing its applicability in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments. Research, communication and documentation are acceptable.
  Active participation.

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Good 3
  Understanding of theory and applicability of methods in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments, but work could be stronger.
  Research, service design, communication and documentation are good.
  Active participation.
  Very Good 4
  General understanding of theory and methods, very good implementation in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments.
  Reliable research, innovative service design and communication and documentation on good level.
  Very active participation.

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Excellent 5
  Mastery of theory and methods, proficiency of implementation of them in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments.
  Outstanding research, innovative service design and excellent communication and documentation.
  Very active participation.

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  Person(s) in charge

  Thomas Finne

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  04.11.2021 - 26.12.2021

  Enrollment date range

  11.06.2021 - 03.11.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • AMO20H-Å

  Responsible unit

  Administration

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Autonomous Maritime Operations

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Cyber security and Connectivity AMO18CS01-3004 30.09.2021-10.12.2021  5 credits  (AMO21HP-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student
  - understand risk management and information security.
  - understands current main threats to cyber security and connectivity in shipping and autonomous vessels.
  - has gained capabilities to mitigate risks in information security and cyber security.
  - understands possibilities and limitations of connectivity for autonomus vessels.

  Prerequisites

  No prerequisites.

  Content of the study unit

  - risk management and information security.
  - current main threats to cyber security and connectivity in shipping and autonomous vessels.
  - how to mitigate risks in information security and cyber security. 
  - possibilities and limitations of connectivity for autonomous vessels.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Sufficient 1
  Theory and methodology are poorly understood and implemented in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments.
  Research, communication and documentation are hardly acceptable.
  Active participation.
  Satisfactory 2
  Appear to grasp theory and have made a start in showing its applicability in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments. Research, communication and documentation are acceptable.
  Active participation.

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Good 3
  Understanding of theory and applicability of methods in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments, but work could be stronger.
  Research, service design, communication and documentation are good.
  Active participation.
  Very Good 4
  General understanding of theory and methods, very good implementation in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments.
  Reliable research, innovative service design and communication and documentation on good level.
  Very active participation.

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Excellent 5
  Mastery of theory and methods, proficiency of implementation of them in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments.
  Outstanding research, innovative service design and excellent communication and documentation.
  Very active participation

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  Person(s) in charge

  Thomas Finne

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  30.09.2021 - 10.12.2021

  Enrollment date range

  11.06.2021 - 30.09.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • AMO21HP-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Thomas Finne

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Autonomous Maritime Operations

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Master's Thesis - Part 1 AMO18MT01-3004 08.04.2022-06.05.2022  10 credits  (AMO21HP-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  Master´s Thesis 1
  
  The student
  - can plan and develop a suitable objective and research project
  - can choose a suitable method for the project
  - has written a description of the research problem following principles in academic writing
  - can present the thesis project
  - is able to revise the project after receiving feedback.

  Prerequisites

  No prerequisites.

  Content of the study unit

  - to plan and develop a suitable objective and research project
  - to choose a suitable method for the project
  - to write a description of the research problem following principles in academic writing
  - presenting the thesis project
  - to revise the project after receiving feedback.

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  No prerequisites.

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  Person(s) in charge

  Thomas Finne

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  08.04.2022 - 06.05.2022

  Enrollment date range

  15.11.2021 - 07.04.2022

  • 10 credits

  Group(s)

  • AMO21HP-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Thomas Finne

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Autonomous Maritime Operations

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Master's Thesis - Part 2 AMO18MT02-3003 01.09.2021-31.05.2022  10 credits  (AMO20H-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  Master`s Thesis 2
  At the second stage the process continues by gathering information and combining the theoretical framework and empirical work. A meaningful development project is based on the requirements of working life commissions.
  
  The student
  - is able to critically evaluate the used sources and methods
  - can select applicable sources and uses them systematically
  - is able to use the methods chosen for the project
  - is able to self-evaluate and discuss work(s) in progress
  - can present and discuss work(s) in progress.

  Prerequisites

  No prerequisites.

  Content of the study unit

  The process continues by gathering information and combining the theoretical framework and empirical work. A meaningful development project is based on the requirements of working life commissions.

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  Person(s) in charge

  Thomas Finne

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  01.09.2021 - 31.05.2022

  Enrollment date range

  11.06.2021 - 30.09.2021

  • 10 credits

  Group(s)

  • AMO20H-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Thomas Finne

  Responsible unit

  Administration

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Autonomous Maritime Operations

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Remote Operations AMO18RO01-3003 16.09.2021-15.10.2021  5 credits  (AMO20H-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The student
  - is able to recognize different Human Factors involved in Remote operations
  - is familiar with existing surveillance and fleet management operation centres
  - knows how to perform and communicate during Remote monitoring and operations
  - understands the existing technology used in remote operations

  Prerequisites

  No prerequisites.

  Content of the study unit

  -Concept of Remote Operations
  General overview of Remote Operations
  Remote Operations in various domains
  Objectives of remote operations – why ?
  -Prerequisites for remote operations
  General technological development
  Sensor technology that enables remote operations
  Status of technological development – where are we now
  - The operation of maritime remote operation center
  Current understanding of ROC manning
  Roles and responsibilities
  -Human Factors and operational safety
  Human factor issues and challenges in remote operations
  Human decision making and human error
  UX and automation awareness
  -The future of remote operations – a general over-view

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Sufficient 1
  Theory and methodology are poorly understood and implemented in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments.
  Research, communication and documentation are hardly acceptable.
  Active participation.
  Satisfactory 2
  Appear to grasp theory and have made a start in showing its applicability in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments. Research, communication and documentation are acceptable.
  Active participation.

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Good 3
  Understanding of theory and applicability of methods in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments, but work could be stronger.
  Research, service design, communication and documentation are good.
  Active participation.
  Very Good 4
  General understanding of theory and methods, very good implementation in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments.
  Reliable research, innovative service design and communication and documentation on good level.
  Very active participation.

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Excellent 5
  Mastery of theory and methods, proficiency of implementation of them in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments.
  Outstanding research, innovative service design and excellent communication and documentation.
  Very active participation.

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  Person(s) in charge

  Thomas Finne

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  16.09.2021 - 15.10.2021

  Enrollment date range

  11.06.2021 - 30.09.2021

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • AMO20H-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Johanna Salokannel

  Responsible unit

  Administration

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Autonomous Maritime Operations

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Research and Research Methods AMO21MI02-3002 09.09.2021-12.11.2021  4 credits  (AMO21HP-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The aim of the course is to give the student the tools for choosing a suitable method for the master's thesis.
  
  
  The student:
  - has a deeper understanding about what research is, how it can be done, what it is used for, etc.
  - knows the importance of formulating research problems
  - knows how to write a research plan
  - is familiar with different research methods, emphasizing methods suitable for the industry

  Prerequisites

  No prerequisites.

  Content of the study unit

  To learn what a research is, how it can be done, what it is used for.
  How to formulate research problems
  How to write a research plan
  To learn the different research methods, emphasizing methods suitable for the industry

  Assessment criteria

  Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

  Sufficient 1
  Theory and methodology are poorly understood and implemented in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments.
  Research, communication and documentation are hardly acceptable.
  Active participation.
  Satisfactory 2
  Appear to grasp theory and have made a start in showing its applicability in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignements. Research, communication and documentation are acceptable.
  Active participation.

  Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

  Good 3
  Understanding of theory and applicability of methods in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignements, but work could be stronger.
  Research, service design, communication and documentation are good.
  Active participation.
  Very Good 4
  General understanding of theory and methods, very good implementation in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignements.
  Reliable research, innovative service design and communication and documentation on good level.
  Very active participation.

  Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

  Excellent 5
  Mastery of theory and methods, proficiency of implementation of them in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignements.
  Outstanding research, innovative service design and excellent communication and documentation.
  Very active participation.

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  Person(s) in charge

  Thomas Finne

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  09.09.2021 - 12.11.2021

  Enrollment date range

  11.06.2021 - 30.09.2021

  • 4 credits

  Group(s)

  • AMO21HP-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Katarina Sandström, Thomas Finne

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Autonomous Maritime Operations

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Assessment scale

  H-5

•   Studying in the Master's Program MM21AE41-3002 09.09.2021-29.10.2021  1 credits  (AMO21HP-Å) +-
  Competence objectives of the study unit

  The aim of the introduction is the ensure that the student is able to successfully work with the studies.
  
  The student:
  - is able to use the e-learning platform
  - is aware of the characteristics of distance studies
  - knows how to submit materials
  - knows the principles of academic writing and referencing
  - is familiar with different tools for communicating with lecturers

  Prerequisites

  No pre-requisites

  Content of the study unit

  Familiarization with:
  - Moodle
  - other on-line application according to lecturer's choice
  - Novia library facilities
  - Novia procedures and forms (e.g. recognizing previous studies)
  - Student Services
  - other issues considered important

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  Person(s) in charge

  Thomas Finne

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Teaching language

  English

  Timing

  09.09.2021 - 29.10.2021

  Enrollment date range

  11.06.2021 - 30.09.2021

  • 1 credits

  Group(s)

  • AMO21HP-Å

  Teachers and responsibilities

  Katarina Sandström, Thomas Finne

  Responsible unit

  Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

  Degree Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Autonomous Maritime Operations

  Campus

  Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

  Assessment scale

  H-5

Academic year 2022 - 2023

There is no implementations attached to this degree programme.