Course syllabus - Advanced Product Development

Objectives

The course aims to, through a human centered design (HCD) perspective, give the students an in-depth knowledge of the possibilities and limitations of the product development process related to industrial application areas or societal challenges. Furthermore, the course aims to increase the students' ability to solve a complex technical or theoretical product development task with limited resources in terms of time and finances, as well as to increase the ability to verbally and in writing present and argue for the chosen solution. 

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student shall be able to:
1. demonstrate knowledge by reasoning the possibilities and limitations of the product development process, 
2. demonstrate the ability to identify and analyse connections between empirical and theoretical material to solve a complex product development task systematically, 
3. demonstrate the ability to plan and systematically solve a complex technical or theoretical product development task, 
4. demonstrate the ability to apply relevant models, methods and tools for project implementation and problem-solving, 
5. demonstrate the ability to document and present a product development project in writing and orally in a reflective approach. 

Course content

The course includes project work where the student, individually or in a small group, uses an engineering approach to carry out a complex technical or theoretical product development task. 

Specific requirements

30 credits of completed courses on advanced level in Product and Process Development, CAD 7,5 credits (G1F-level), mechanics/dynamics 7,5 credits and Model Technology and Visualization 7,5 credits (G2F-level), In addition, Swedish B/Swedish 3 and English A/English 6 are required. For courses given entirely in English exemption is made from the requirement in Swedish B/Swedish 3.

Examination

Written Assignment (INL1), 3 credits, is examined via submission of project planning , examines the learning outcomes 1 and 2, marks Fail (U) or Pass (G) 
Project (PRO1), 12 credits, is examined via the submission of a project report and oral presentation and by opposing a project report written by another course participant(s), examines the learning outcomes 3 - 5, marks Fail (U), 3, 4 or 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 7,5 credits with PPU439 Advance Product Development.