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Level/category

Extension studies

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

Regulations and Standards Related to Sustainable
Product Design and Manufacture
Brief overview of tools for life cycle assessment
Design for additive manufacturing
Design for disassembly and maintenance
Consideration of reuse and recycling and re-
manufacturing
Implementation of the eco-points, eco-debits and
eco-credits and their applications in sustainable
production
Gear-box case study (Assembly and life cycle
modeling).

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 - 36 hours
  • Individual- and group instruction - 40 hours
  • Practical exercises - 45 hours
  • Small-group work - 14 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
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

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