The course is divided into the following modules, each with their own sub-goals.
- Project management
The module will explore working in project form and the role of the project leader. Methods for project planning as well as administration and documentation as practised in design projects in industry will be presented.
- Industrial Design
The module will provide basic knowledge of the rationale, history and terminology associated with industrial design. The course will address design from function, form and market viewpoints as well as the use of computer support in the design process.
- Technical design
The aim of this module is to provide the student with knowledge about how a product should be designed in order to best satisfy the expectations placed upon it.
- Systematic problem solving
The aim of this module is to give the student the tools and knowledge necessary to generate acceptable solutions to different types of designs problem within a reasonable time and cost framework. The module presents and explores the use of systematic design methodology and also demonstrates how design problems are solved in industry.
- Computer aided techniques in mechanical engineering
This module will provide knowledge about computer aided design and analysis and how these can be applied in team based design situations.
- Project
The project offers the student the opportunity to apply and develop their existing knowledge as well as developing new skills necessary to work as a designer in industry. The course will allow working with computer based design aids in a team environment during all aspects of the modern product design process. The need and importance of documentation as well as presentation of results will be emphasised.


CONTENTS
- Project management
Working in teams; role, responsibility and leadership. Project planning and administration. Industrial design projects.
- Industrial design
History of industrial design. Design vs. industrial design. Promotion of product and company. Success factors. Design management. Graphic design. Computer aided industrial design. (CAID)
- Technical design
Basic and general design rules. Mechanism design. Design for manufacturing and assembly. Modular design. Design methodology. ISO 9000.
- Systematic problem solving
History and basis. Defining the problem. Requirements specification. Abstraction and generalisation. Functional structures. Methods of generating ideas. Combined solutions. Assessment of alternatives. Weakness analysis. Practical examples.
- Computer aided techniques in mechanical engineering
Computer aided design (CAD), modern CAD techniques, parametric design, history trees etc. Digital assembly techniques and data management in team environments.
- Project
Students work in groups with a product design problem. The project will cover all aspects of design from concept sketch to finished prototype. The results of project will be presented verbally and in the form of technical reports.

TEACHING
Teaching follows the traditional pattern of lectures, tutorial and group and individual work. During the project, support will be given to structure and assist the studentsŐ own learning processes. Every opportunity for individual coaching will be taken.


EXAMINATION
The project work will be presented in the form of technical reports and verbal presentation, assessed at three levels; large groups ca. 8-15 students (final results of the project) small groups ca 2-4 students (sub projects) and individual (verbal presentation.) Examination of the other modules will be by examination, seminar and submitted course work. The final grade is a combination of all of the above

COURSE GRADE SCALE: 3,4,5

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