Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Have gained knowledge and understanding of advanced engineering design of mechanical systems and structures.
• Be able to understand and apply advanced analysis tools for evaluating the performance of advanced mechanical systems and structures.
• Have knowledge and comprehension of the relation between synthesis and analysis in the design process.

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 analyze 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 project work is carried out as an independent work process in which the students themselves organize and coordinate their workload in collaboration with a supervisor. The project may be carried out individually or in groups.

Extent and expected workload

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

Exam

Exams

Additional information

The project can be combined with up to 10 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.