Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

  • Mechatronics, Bachelor's Programme

Teaching language

English or Norwegian

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, the student is expected to

  • be able to explain product development methodology from need to prototype, and choose appropriate methods in a structured product development process
  • be able to perform a product development project in a team
  • be able to find, acquire and present relevant subject matter
  • be able to apply a knowledge and methods from design for X and make conscious choices in the product development process
  • be able to specify, develop, evaluate and select solutions in relation to requirements and wishes for the product in a lifecycle perspective
  • be able to apply mathematical, algorithmic and control principles as well as relevant methods for planning, developing and implementing a working prototype through physical construction and software development
  • be able to present process, solutions and results and provide substantiated feedback on the work of fellow students
  • be able to document knowledge, process, collaboration and results and reflect on this in a structured project report

Contents

Product development methodology, project work, project planning and team work, product development from need to concept and prototype, user orientation, product specification, concept generation, evaluation and choice of solution, design for X, 3D modeling and 3D printing, practical system design, control and report writing.

Teaching and learning methods

Student active teaching methods. Project in team.

Examination requirements

Two mandatory assignments. Milestone presentation with fellow student assessment.

Examinations

Group project report including mechatronics prototype and presentation. Group graded assessment.

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Offered as a free-standing course

Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
MAS105 – Product Development. 7.5
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