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Course syllabus - Industry 4.0 - Introduction
Scope
5 credits
Course code
PPU213
Valid from
Spring semester 2020
Education level
First cycle
Progressive Specialisation
G1F (First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements).
Main area(s)
Product and Process Development
School
School of Innovation, Design and Engineering
Ratified
2019-08-20
Literature lists
Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.
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Articles
Design principles for industrie 4.0 scenarios
49th Hawaii international conference on system sciences (HICSS), 2016
Industry 4.0: Towards future industrial opportunities and challenges
12th International conference on fuzzy systems and knowledge discovery (FSKD), 2015
Scanning the Industry 4.0: A Literature Review on Technologies for Manufacturing Systems
Engineering Science and Technology, an International Journal, 22, 2019
Other Materials
Additional literature will be provided by course responsible
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Books
Industry 4.0 : Managing The Digital Transformation
Cham : Springer International Publishing, 2018 - XVIII, 286 p. 30 illus., 23 illus. in color.
ISBN: 9783319578705 LIBRIS-ID: 21668269
Other Materials
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Objectives
The purpose of this course is to provide students with basic knowledge of industry 4.0. The course will provide the student with insight and understanding of the 4th Industrial revolution and how it will impact on the industry and humans. The aim is also to give the student a conceptual understanding of how an industry 4.0 system can be built up and run as we well as an overall understanding of which technologies can be included.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course the student shall be able to:
1. Describe and show understanding of the characteristics of the 4th Industrial Revolution
2. Describe the impact of digitalization on the Industry and humans
3. Describe possible future scenarios in production and logistics based on new technologies within Industry 4.0
4. Show basic conceptual knowledge of the system landscape in Industry 4.0 and describe how it can be designed.
5. Describe the major technology areas within Industry 4.0 and be able to evaluate whether there is realism and economy in these.
6. Demonstrate the ability to identify and analyze information and knowledge within Industry 4.0
7. Write a technical report as a group and present the report content verbally.
Course content
* Introduction to the main technologies in Industry 4.0
* What economic drivers are there in implementing Industry 4.0 technology
* The production and development engineer's role in development of future production system
* The impact of digitization on industry and human beings
Specific requirements
30 credits in engineering/technology and at least 2 years of work experience in full-time from relevant area within industry.
Examination
Assignment (INL1), 2 credits, marks Fail (U), 3, 4 or 5 (examines learning outcomes 1-3 and 6)
Project (PRO1), 2 credits, marks Fail (U), 3, 4 or 5 (examines learning outcomes 4, 5 and 7)
Laboratory work (LAB1), lboratory work on new technology, 1 credit, marks Fail (U) or Pass (G) (examines learning outcomes 3 and 5)
A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.
Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.
Grade
Pass with distinction, Pass with credit, Pass, Fail
Interim Regulations and Other Regulations
The course overlaps 5 credits with PPU212 Introduction to the Industry 4.0.