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END-3600 Product Design - 10 stp

The course is administrated by

Institutt for datateknologi og beregningsorienterte ingeniørfag

Type of course

The course can be taken as a single subject for students that are taking the Master's Degree Programme - Engineering Design.

Students outside Master's Degree Programme - Engineering Design will need to be approved by the head of study of the Master's Degree Programme - Engineering Design.

Course overlap

STE6241 Product Design 10 ects

Course contents

The course covers topics such as: design process, design methods, design methodology, user function and user interface with emphasis on design methods such as creative techniques so that in a systematic way to design or redesign products. Various evaluation methods for selecting the best option when it comes to product design will be reviewed. A systematic process for selecting the right manufacturing process for different products are being reviewed. A model of the product will be created during the project. In parts of the course, students work with an independent project. Students will learn a systematic design process, and a report will be made on the basis of such a design process by designing / redesigning a specific product. The product must also be modelled in a 3D modelling tool (CAD program). In addition the student will create the product on rapid prototyping machine/ 3D printer. The assignment of the course should therefore be documented by a report as well as computer-based 3D models and real model of the proposed product (s) such as a 3D-printed model. A live presentation of the learning outcome in the course will be part of the evaluation. For more information, see Canvas.

Admission requirements

A relevant undergraduate Bachelor degree in mechanics, materials, structural, modelling or equivalent.

In addition, the following requirements must be met:

- minimum 25 credits in mathematics (equivalent to Mathematical Methods 1, 2 og 3), 5 credits in statistics and 7,5 ects i physics on a higher level is required.

Application code: 9371

Objective of the course

The course will give the students an introduction to design methods within the segments of products, engineering, and industrial design. Students will be able to carry out a systematic design process by the end of the course. In addition, the course will give students an insight to industrial design, regarding design, ergonomics, aesthetics and market strategic design so the students will be able to redesign a product specifically for aesthetic expression.

Knowledge and understanding:

After completing the course, the candidate:

has some knowledge of different theories and methods in the field of engineering design (K2)
can apply knowledge to new areas within the academic field of materials, systematic design process, creativity methods and engineering design (K3)

Skills:

After completing the course, the candidate:

can analyze and deal critically with various sources of information and use them to structure and formulate scholarly arguments (S1)
can carry out an independent, limited research or development project under supervision and in accordance with applicable norms for research ethics (S4)

General competence:

After completing the course, the candidate:

can apply the knowledge and skills within engineering design in some new areas in order to carry out advanced assignments and projects (GC2)
can communicate extensive independent work and masters language and some terminology of the academic field of engineering design (GC3)
can contribute to new thinking and innovation processes (GC5)

Language of instruction

Teaching and Examination Language:

Lecturing language is set to Norwegian unless international students are at place (Provided the presence of English speaking students, English will be chosen). .

The project report can be written in either Norwegian or English. Oral presentation can be in Norwegian or English.

Teaching methods

Lectures at campus/ Teams, problem sessions and a project run by the students under guidance by a supervisor. Lab work and operation of 3D printers.