Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

This module is based on knowledge gained in the modules Linear Algebra, Fundamentals of Operations Management and Process Modelling and Control and Innovation Technology: Product Development & Product Service Design.

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

To provide the student with an understanding of modelling of processes and information flows. The course will introduce the students to basic techniques of digital manufacturing including logic, syntax, programming languages, and relational databases based on cases from manufacturing, service sector and the game industry.

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Must have basic knowledge about relational database theory.

• Must have knowledge about programming logic, syntax and languages.

• Must have understand the relation between virtual and physical products/services.

• Must understand the possibilities in crowd sourcing and open source

Skills

• Must be able to explain relational database theory.
• Must be able to use common database programming languages.
• Must be able to perform logic and syntax analysis and descriptions.
• Must be able to use design and modelling tools for process description.
• Must be able to discuss and evaluate digital prototypes.
• Must be able to program basic robot control in simulation.
• Must be able to implement simple robot control within an automation process.
• Must be able to model manufacturing and automation processes using virtualization technologies.
• Must be able to explain theories of technological convergence across sectors.
• Must be able to use techniques for user involvement and to evaluate digital prototypes.
• Must be able to use a programming language to solve related problems.

Competences

• Must have the competencies to apply modelling techniques to cases of service and manufacturing processes and to develop simple robot and database applications.

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 5 ECTS course module the expected workload is 150 hours for the student.

Exam

Exams

Name of exam	Digital Manufacturing
Type of exam	Written or oral exam
ECTS	5
Assessment	7-point grading scale
Type of grading	Internal examination
Criteria of assessment	The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures