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Course syllabus - Simulation in Virtual Production
Scope
2.5 credits
Course code
PPU482
Valid from
Autumn semester 2026
Education level
Second cycle
Progressive Specialisation
A1N (Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements)
Main area(s)
Product and Process Development
Organisation
Department of Engineering Sciences
Ratified
2023-01-19
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.
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Books
Ingen specifik litteratur
No specific literature
Objectives
The aim of the course is to provide knowledge of how to improve industrial processes that involve complex changes through the use of simulation.
The objective of this course is to develop understanding and competence in the use of simulation in virtual production.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student shall be able to:
- Apply theoretical findings and reflect on the use of simulation for improving a real industrial production process
- Build a simulation model of a production system using a systems perspective and applying the principles of data collection and analysis
- Analyze different scenarios for the improvement of a production process with the use of a simulation model and document the results
Course content
- The process of building a simulation model in simulation software
- Simulation of an industrial production system within the manufacturing industry, analysis of improvement scenarios and communication of the results
Specific requirements
75 credits in mechanical engineering, production engineering, product and process development, computer engineering and/or computer science or equivalent or 40 credits in engineering/technology and at least 2 years' experience in full-time employment in a relevant area within industry. In addition, Swedish course 3 or Swedish level 3 and English course 6 or English level 2 are required. For courses given entirely in English exemption is made from the requirement in Swedish course 3 or Swedish level 3.
Examination
Assignment (INL1), 0.5 credits, examines learning outcomes 1 - 3, marks Fail (U) or Pass (G)
Project (PRO1), 2 credits, examines learning outcomes 1 - 3, 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
Interim Regulations and Other Regulations
The course overlaps 2.5 credits with PPU432 Simulation of production systems, 2.5 credits with PPU430 Simulation of production systems, 2.5 credits with PPU458 Simulation of Production Systems, 2.5 credits with PPU323 Simulation of Production Systems and 2.5 credits with PPU311 Simulation of production systems.