Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

This module is based on knowledge gained on 2nd Semester of the MSc programme in Electro-Mechanical System Design.

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Have gained knowledge and understanding of advanced engineering design of electro-mechanical systems (Mechatronic systems)
• Be able to understand and apply advanced analysis and design tools for evaluating the performance of advanced electro-mechanical systems
• Have knowledge and comprehension of design methodology for mechatronic systems

Skills

• Be able to describe the problem solved and the criteria applied for its solution
• Be able to evaluate the concepts, theories and methodologies applied in the solution of the problem
• Be able to account for the choices made during the solution of the problem, and substantiate that these are made on a high professional level
• Be able to assess the limitations of the concepts, theories and methodologies applied in the solution of the problem

Competences

• Be able to analyse and solve an actual problem of industrial relevance through application of systematic research and development processes, including advanced analytical, experimental and/or numerical methods and models

Type of instruction

The teaching is organized in accordance with the general form of teaching. Please see the programme cirruculum §17.

Extent and expected workload

Since it is a 20 ECTS course module the expected workload is 600 hours for the student.

Exam

Exams

Name of exam	Industrial Development
Type of exam	Oral exam based on a project
ECTS	20
Assessment	7-point grading scale
Type of grading	Internal examination

Additional information

The project can be combined with up to 15 ECTS of courses, which reduces the ECTS of the project accordingly (e.g., a 20 ECTS project combined with 10 ECTS of course-work). The semester must add up to a total workload of 30 ECTS. The project may be finalized with a project report or in the form of a scientific paper with supporting appendices.

The extent of the project must reflect the allotted time in ECTS.