School of ScienceDegree Programme in Computer Science and Engineering

Computer Science and Engineering

Master’s ProgrammeOrientationMobile Computing – Services and SecurityService Design and Engineering (SDE)ICT Innovation (SDE and DSS)

September 2012

SK 7.9.2012

Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)

• One of the seven departments of the School of Science (SCI)

• One of the three departments offering courses in Computer Science and Engineering

• Other two departments offering courses in CSE:– Department of Information and Computer Science – Department of Media Technology

• Dep. of ICS and CSE located in T building, Dep. of MT in TUAS building

Master’s Programmes in CSE department• The School of Science hosts altogether 8 Master’s

programmes related to Computer Science and Engineering

• CSE department has 4 Master’s programmes:– Security and Mobile Computing (NordSecMob)– Mobile Computing – Services and Security– Service Design and Engineering (SDE)– ICT Innovation

• Technical major: Service Design and Engineering (SDE)• Technical major: Distributed Systems and Services (DSS)• Technical major: Digital Media Technology (DMT)• Technical major: Human-Computer Interaction and Design (HCID)• Technical major: Embedded Systems (ES)

Topics today

• Introduction of the academic and administrative staff• Degree structure in Master’s programmes• Information on courses and exams• Limitation to study time and residence permits• Dishonest behaviour• CSE building workstations• Sources of information

Introduction of the academic and administrative staff

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Professor Antti Ylä-Jääski Professor Tuomas Aura

Professor Jukka K. Nurminen

Academic Coordinator Satu Jääskeläinen

satu.jaaskelainen@aalto.fi room A108 (1st floor)

Introduction of the academic staff – Mobile Computing

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Professor Jukka K. Nurminen Professor Tuomas Aura

Professor Antti Ylä-Jääski Professor Keijo Heljanko

Academic Coordinator

Satu Jääskeläinen

satu.jaaskelainen@aalto.fi

room A108 (1st floor)

Introduction of the academic staff – DSS

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Professor Heikki Saikkonen Professor Marjo Kauppinen

Academic Coordinator Håkan Mitts

hakan.mitts@aalto.fi room B161 (2nd floor)

Introduction of the academic staff – SDE

Introduction of the administrative staff

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Administrative Staff / Degree Programme Office

Study Coordinator Päivi Koivunen paivi.koivunen@aalto.fi

C211 (2nd floor)

Introduction of the administrative staff

Administrative Staff / Degree Programme Office

CSE Study Advisor Tuulia Merinen cse-office@tkk.fi room C111 (ground floor)

- studying at Aalto or living in Finland- where to find information- general course information

Degree structure in Master’s programmes

Master of Science (Technology), 120 ECTS credits

Fixed curriculum (Mobile computing, SDE)• All programmes have own curriculums• Studies that are not in the curriculum cannot usually be included in the degree• All compulsory courses must be taken• Flexibility in elective studies

Master programme structure at Aalto

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Master of Science (Technology), 120 ECTS creditsFixed curriculum including 30 ECTS Innovation and Entrepreneurship minor

ICT Innovation - programme structure

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Technical Specializationwith thematic relevance

Electives

Thematically oriented and industry based

thesis work

I&E Thesis 6 ECTS

Basic I&E Course

Second year inUniversity Y at Node B

Exit pointspecialization (26 ECTS + thesis 30 ECTS)

First year inUniversity X at Node AEntry point60 ECTS

Mobility phase4 ECTS

Technical Common Base

Centrally organized SummerProgram with I&E and thematic focus, 4 ECTS

Business Development Lab - Winter school

Compulsory complementary studies for AMK students - 30 ECTS

• Recommended to complete during the first year• Must be completed before Master’s Thesis topic confirmation

and graduation– 20 cr Mathematics courses– 10 cr Computer Science

• SDE students may choose an alternative 30 ECTS package– Min. 10 cr Mathematics courses– Min.10 cr Computer Science– Min. 5 cr Industrial Economics

• See https://into.aalto.fi/display/entik/Complementary+studies

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Double degree possibility in Mobile Computing

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• Possibility to complete double degree with partner university:• Technical University of Catalonia (UPC) in Spain• Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) in Lisbon, Portugal

• In practice: 1st year at Aalto + 2nd year at partner university + Master’s thesis co-supervised• application deadline February 28, 2013

1st autumn

1st spring 2nd autumn

2nd spring

UPCCC

UPC

Aalto

Master’s thesis

IST

IST Aalto

Aalto

Language studies Obligatory according to Aalto degree regulation: MSc degree must include 3

ECTS of language studies (incl. written and oral skills).

• In English, Spanish, Japanese, French or German (NOT in Finnish or Swedish)

• See Study Guide p.123

• Recommended to take during the first academic year (first spring term)

• Scheduled for autumn term (tuition fee students)– ICT Innovation (DSS and SDE): Kie-98.1114 Communicating Technology– SDE: Kie-98.1310 Introduction to Academic Communication– Mobile Computing: Kie-98.1115 Persuasive Communication

Students with Finnish bachelor degree, including AMK students

• no obligatory language studies required because completed already

Verified personal study plan (HOPS)

• Students are required to make a personal study plan (HOPS) as part of their MSc degree.

• The study plan is a binding agreement on both parties: the student and Aalto University. It grants the student with a right to study according to the confirmed personal study plan but, at the same time, obliges the student to follow his or her study plan.

• HOPS is signed by both the school official and the student

• one copy is for the student, one is stored in student’s file

Information on courses and exams

Courses

Course information– Noppa -portal https://noppa.aalto.fi

• Course news and material • Exercise and exam schedules

Registration for courses and exams– In WebOodi https://oodi.aalto.fi/e/ – Separate registration needed for

– course– exercises– exams

Course codes

Example: T-86.5310

•The first letter(s) mean the organizing degree programme (can also be S, TU, AS, Tfy, …)

•The next numbers between mean the organizing department within the degree programme:

Department of Computer Science and EngineeringT-93, T-106, T-109, T-110, T-76, T-86, T-121, T-128

Department of Information and Computer ScienceT-61, T-79

Department of Media TechnologyT-111, T-75

• The last four numbers are for identification purposes only

Exams

• Separate registration– In WebOodi (https://oodi.aalto.fi/e/)

•Where and when?– Schedules primarily from WebOodi – Also in Into:

https://into.aalto.fi/display/entik/Course+and+Examination+Schedules

• How many times I can try to pass?– Depends on course, normally minimum 2 exams per

term

Limitation to study time and residence permits

Limitation to study time

• Master’s programme = Full-time study programme

• to be completed in 2 years with 30 ECTS/ semester

• study time and study success are monitored by the academic and administrative staff

Working part-time?

• Citizens of EU/EEA-countries or Nordic countries can work without

restrictions

• Non EU-citizens are allowed to work for a maximum of 25 h/week

during the terms. There is no limitations on working hours in full-time

employment during the holidays.

• Note that working while studying may seriously slow down studies

as CSE courses at Aalto are quite challenging and time-consuming!

Renewing residence permits

• Non-EU students must renew their residence permits after one year:

• Application for extension of the residence permit must be submitted to the local police in person before current residence permit expires

• The student must show that he/she has proceeded in studies as planned:

• at least 40 credits / academic year

Dishonest behavior

What is considered dishonest behavior?• = practice where the student's purpose is to give false

representation of his/her own or other student's knowledge or an attempt to influence the grading of the course. Examples of dishonest behavior include cheating in an exam, copying someone else's project work or taking an exam for someone else.

• If, for instance, a student cites someone else's text, images or programming code as part of his/her work, the cited part must be marked clearly!

Consequences of dishonest behavior

1. A written notice of course failure to student’s file:• may affect eg. getting assistant positions at the department• graduation with distinction not awarded even if GPA is over 4.0 etc.

2. The professor in charge of the Master’s programme will be notified about the written notice.

3. ICT Innovation: Master School Office and partner universities will be informed

4. If cheating is considered serious or repeated, professor can initiate the disciplinary procedure:• as a disciplinary consequence, the executive dean can issue a warning• student can be expelled for a certain period of time (maximum of one

year)

CSE building workstations

Paniikki = Niksula workstations in C106 • Magnetic keys grant you 24 hour access to Paniikki (C106) and guild

room. You can get one from the main library. Student card is required. Student card you can get from AYY Sihteeristö (secretariat). Sihteeristö is located in Otakaari 11, above the shopping centre. 

• More information: http://lib.aalto.fi/en/services/lending/magnetic_keys/

Problems with workstations of Paniikki?• If yes, first contact Niksula (reception on weekdays 12:15 – 14:00 in

room B210) • More information: http://www.niksula.hut.fi/• IT Service Desk: A225, open Mon – Fri 9 – 11 (servicedesk@aalto.fi)

Computer facilities in Maarintalo

• also Maarintalo open 24 hrs

• remember to always keep your student ID card with you

Sources of information

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Survival Guide and Thriving in Finland•A lot of useful information

See also• Aalto First Year Experience https://

into.aalto.fi/display/enafye/Homepage

• CSE Study Guide 2012-2013 (degree requirements)• Noppa-portal and WebOodi (course descriptions,

schedules)

Sources of information 1/2

• Into portal Homepage for Degree Programme of Computer Science and Engineering: https://into.aalto.fi/display/entik/Homepage

• Information and instructions relating to studies • Master’s thesis, graduation, forms etc.

• Examination Schedules

• CS department website: http://www.cse.tkk.fi/en/

• SDE in Into: https://into.aalto.fi/display/ensde/Homepage

• Mobile Computing in Into: https://into.aalto.fi/display/enmob/Homepage

• ICT Innovation in Into: https://into.aalto.fi/display/eneitictinno/Homepage

• EIT ICT Labs Master School: http://www.masterschool.eitictlabs.eu/

• Helsinki co-location centre: http://www.eitictlabs.eu/ict-labs/nodes-co-location-centres/helsinki/

• Yammer

Sources of information 1/2

• DSS and Mobile Computing - Academic coordinator:

Satu Jääskeläinen (A108)• SDE - Academic coordinator:

Håkan Mitts (A222)

• Administrative matters:Study Coordinator Päivi Koivunen (C211)

Welcome to study Computer Science and Engineering at Aalto

University!