The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- Materials processing technology 2021 - Advanced materials technology
- Materials processing technology 2022 - Advanced materials technology
- Mechanical and sustainable engineering 2021 - Advanced materials technology
- Mechanical and sustainable engineering 2022 - Advanced materials technology
- Mechanical and sustainable engineering 2023 - Advanced materials technology
- Materials technology and sustainability 2023 - Advanced materials technology
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Optional
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
3
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
In this study unit the focus lies on the sustainable
product development principles.
The SDG in focus
#12
Learning outcomes
You can identify and evaluate sustainable
materials and manufacturing processes for product
development (knowledge).
You can understand the principles of sustainable
product development (knowledge) and their
application to engineering product design (skill).
You can design sustainable products that are
efficient, resource-conserving, and reduce waste
(skill).
You can recognize the engineer's responsibility in
promoting sustainable product development and
effectively communicate the significance to
various stakeholders (skill).
Course contents
Design process
Regulations and standards related to sustainable
product design and manufacture
Sustainable product design
Design for assembly
Design for disassembly
Design for maintenance
Gear-box case study
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Computer Aided Design, PM‑2‑031 (1)
Life Cycle Assessment, GT‑2‑020 (0)
Previous course names
N/A
Study activities
- Lectures - 12 hours
- Individual- and group instruction - 2 hours
- Practical exercises - 3 hours
- Project- and production work/artistic activities - 100 hours
- Individual studies - 15 hours
- Seminars - 3 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 135 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment methods
- Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
- Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
Assessment requirements
To pass the course the student should pass the
following examinations:
Examination 1 (Quiz/exam)
Group project
(examinations include written examination tests,
demonstrations and presentations, reports and
produktions, essays, and also presence at
specified occasions)
Teacher
Ullah Rizwan
Examiner
Ullah Rizwan
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
Until further notice
Assessment methods
- Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
- Date will be announced later - Reports and productions