Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

This module is based on knowledge gained on the 1st Semester of the MSc in the Manufacturing Technology programme.

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Have an understanding of the fundamental principles of product design and development
• Have an understanding of the relationship between product design and manufacturing (design for manufacturing)
• Have an understanding of product modelling and product configuration and its implications for manufacturing

Skills

• Be able to use basic system theory, methods, models and approaches, including the domain theory for design of manufacturing systems
• Be able to use product modelling in support of design and as a means of integration
• Be able to use various design for X methods
• Be able to use systematic methods for specification and development of product modules and platforms

Competences

• Have the ability to systematically develop new products, in particular new manufacturing systems
• Have improved the ability to interact with product designers, enabling design for manufacturing

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	Product Development and Modelling
Type of exam	Written or oral exam
ECTS	5
Permitted aids	Information about allowed helping aids for the examination will be published in the description of the semester/module.
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