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Course syllabus - Learning and Methodology

Scope

5.0 credits

Course code

OAI105

Valid from

Autumn semester 2026

Education level

First cycle

Progressive Specialisation

G1N (First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements)

Main area(s)

Organisation

Department of Engineering Sciences

Ratified

2025-01-16

Revised

2025-11-03

Literature lists

Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.

    • Ratified date: 2025-09-12
    • Latest update: 2025-09-12

    Books

    Bergman, Marina

    Att studera på högskolan: studieteknik och motivation på vägen

    ISBN: 9789144191140

    LIBRIS-ID: dzx64w0hbkr0m0v9

    Fjärde upplagan, Lund, Studentlitteratur AB, 269 sidor

    Mandatory

    Björklund, Maria; Paulsson, Ulf

    Seminarieboken: att skriva, presentera och opponera

    ISBN: 978-91-44-05985-3

    LIBRIS-ID: 13600850

    2. uppl., Lund, Studentlitteratur, 147 s.

    Mandatory

    Säfsten, Kristina; Gustavsson, Maria

    Forskningsmetodik för ingenjörer och andra problemlösare

    ISBN: 9789144142371

    LIBRIS-ID: gwq15rw8dk10kmqg

    Studentlitteratur AB, 336 sidor

    Mandatory

    Reference literature

    Ohno, Taiichi

    Toyota production system: beyond large-scale production

    ISBN: 0915299143

    LIBRIS-ID: 6774092

    Cambridge, Mass., Productivity Press, xix, 143 s.

    Pascal Dennis,

    Lean Production Simplified: A Plain-Language Guide to the World's Most Powerful Production System; Third Edition

    LIBRIS-ID: 19412204

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    Productivity Press,

Objectives

The course aims to provide an introduction to pedagogical models for problem-based, problem-oriented and work-integrated learning with a focus on tools for project methodology, group work, leadership and the ability to collaborate. Furthermore, the course aims to introduce forms of collaboration, abilities for conflict management and negotiation as well as reflection on the engineer's responsibility and ethical standpoints. The course will also give the student an introduction to writing techniques, academic approach and university studies.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student should:

  1. demonstrate overall knowledge and understanding of pedagogical models for problem-based, problem-oriented and work-integrated learning
  2. demonstrate an approach to experience-based knowledge and practical handling in relation to theoretical knowledge
  3. demonstrate knowledge of tools for project methodology, group work, leadership and conflict management
  4. demonstrate knowledge about how to cooperate, plan and lead work
  5. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineer's responsibility and ethical stances
  6. demonstrate knowledge of the meaning of collaboration and its impact on learning and mutual understanding
  7. demonstrate knowledge of forms of collaboration and different approaches to practical collaboration with external parties
  8. demonstrate basic skills in writing techniques and oral presentation
  9. demonstrate a basic academic approach

Course content

  • pedagogical models problem-based, problem-oriented and work-integrated learning
  • theory about different types of knowledge and their relationship to each other academic methods, approaches and critical thinking
  • tools for project methodology, group work, leadership and ability to collaborate
  • the university's vision of being a progressive higher education institution in collaboration with the surrounding society in an international context
  • theory of collaboration and mutual learning
  • conflict management and negotiation
  • the engineer's responsibility and ethical approach
  • writing and presentation techniques
  • to study at university; study techniques and planning skills

Requirements

Basic eligibility and Physics 2, Chemistry 1, Mathematics 3c or Mathematics D Or: Physics level 2, Chemistry level 1, Mathematics - Further level 1c

Examination

Seminar (SEM1), Seminar series, 3 credits, examines the learning outcomes 1, 2, and 5-7, marks Fail (U) or Pass (G)
Written assignment (INL1), 2 credits, examines the learning outcomes 3, 4, 8 and 9, marks Fail (U) or Pass (G)

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding disability study support, can request adaptions for the examination. It is the examiner who takes decisions on any adaptions, based on the certificate and other conditions.

Grade

Two-grade scale