Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

This module is based on knowledge gained in the module Digital Manufacturing Technology or Digital Manufacturing and Service.

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

To provide the student with an understanding of the basic steps and activities involved in creating novel systems, solutions, concepts, products, or services - the student should have an understanding of the nature of engineering work and design processes. Furthermore, the student should have an understanding of the core principles of quality control and the way in which quality can be ensured throughout the design processes.

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Must have knowledge about engineering design.
• Must have knowledge about quality control principles typically used in the design process.
• Knowledge about the intersection between engineering design and quality related issues.

Skills

• Must be able to explain typical design principles, rules as well as quality control tools and techniques.
• Must be able to explain the typical quality controls tools and techniques used in the design process.
• Must be able to use common design principles and rules in connection with the design process.
• Must be able to use quality control tools and techniques in the engineering design process.
• Must be able to address key trade-offs in the design process.
• Must be able to discuss and evaluate the effectiveness, efficiency and value of design principles, rules, as well as quality control tools and techniques.

Competences

• Must have the competencies to apply design rules, principles and guidelines in connection with the creation novel systems, solutions, concepts, products, or services.

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	Engineering Design and Quality Control
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