Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Have gained an in-depth understanding of:
  • Concepts, theories and methods regarding models for disposition of specific product design features according to needs and wants from other organizational functional areas
  • Technologies and systems that can support the development of such dispositions.
• Have gained knowledge about the relationships between the knowledge elements in regards product design features and their impact on other organizational areas. Among these are financial aspects.

Skills

• Be able to use of the theories and methods in design of specific DFM systems
• Be able to use relevant technologies and systems in solving specific product design problems in practice
• Be able to evaluate theoretic and practical needs for DFM and to select and substantiate economical attractive solutions
• Be able to communicate such problems and solution models to other participants in development projects.

Competences

• Be able to apply knowledge and skills in relation to complex development projects
• Be able to contribute constructively and professionally in multidisciplinary projects
• Be able to identify personal needs for additional learning and an appropriate approach

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