Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Learning outcomes

After the course is completed, the students will have an overview on how to manage and control engineering processes rooted in an understanding of the distinctiveness of the different engineering disciplines, different level of complexity and how to communicate from the project towards different stakeholders.

Contents

The main topic in the course is methods for planning and control of engineering processes. The following topics will be addressed:

  • To understand engineering as a phenomenon
  • Complexity, interdependencies, concurrency, iterations and interaction between disciplines
  • Learning, creativity, innovation and communication
  • Interface between engineering, customer and execution

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures, exercises, supervision of discussions

Examination requirements

Paper describing own engineering discipline based on application of theory from the course

Examinations

Oral examination. Pass/Fail

Student evaluation

The course will be evaluated in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.

Offered as a free-standing course

Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.
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