IRM23925 Product development (Spring 2027)

Facts about the course

ECTS Credits:
10
Responsible faculty:
Faculty of Computer Sciences, Engineering and Economics
Campus:
Fredrikstad
Course Leader:
Jonas Bjertnes Jacobsen
Teaching language:
Norwegian/English. If there are exchange students, the course will be given in English
Duration:
½ year

Table of contents

The course is affiliated to the following study programme

Mandatory subject in the Bachelor's degree program in engineering - mechanical: Industrial Product Development, as well as for TRESS and the Y-path associated with this study programme. Available for exchange students.

Recommended previous knowledge

IRM14325 Mechanical CAD modelling (5 ECTS)

Teaching semester

4th semester (spring)

Content

The course aims to provide students with knowledge and skills to carry out a product development process, facilitated by the practical implementation of a design project from problem formulation to a finished prototype. With a focus on form development, material usage, constructional aspects, and manufacturing, students should be able to develop concepts. Students will practice the skill of conveying ideas and presenting results both in writing and orally. The project is designed to students in mastering effective collaboration among participants, technology, and knowledge.The course contain both practical assignment in workshops, and teoretical classes.

The student's learning outcomes on passing the course

Knowledge

The student

  • can describe how the product development process can be conducted using methods and tools.
  • has knowledge of means for sustainable choices in the product development process.
  • can describe how to plan and manage a project.
  • has knowledge of various tools for conveying ideas as a basis for targeted creative work.

Skills

The student

  • can carry out a product development process using the knowledge and understanding acquired through the course.
  • can demonstrate the ability to independently and critically apply knowledge in the subject and rely on their own judgments.
  • makes informed decisions in the process of physical and digital modeling.

General competence

The student

  • has the ability to carry out a product development process using the knowledge and skills acquired through the course and solve challenges in product development.
  • can handle the interpersonal and technological challenges that teamwork requires.

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures are combined with guidance and practical project work in groups.

Workload

250-300 hours

Coursework requirements - conditions for taking the exam

Product Development:

  • Submitted project documentation at the project's (3) milestones.
  • Oral presentation at end of project.

Coursework is assessed as approved / not approved. Coursework requirements are only valid through the current semester

Exam

Group assignment

Group assignment with final report for 2-4 candidates per group or by agreement with the course instructor. The grade is based on the final report. max. 3500 words, unlimited illustrations.

Individual grades are given according to grading rules A-F.

Examiners

External and internal examiner.

Conditions for resit/rescheduled exams

If there is a desire to improve the grade, all requirements and components must be retaken at the next regular examination."

Course evaluation

Continuous evaluation of the teaching throughout the semester, where the method of evaluation is agreed between the subject teacher(s) and students. Written final evaluation of the course.

Reading list

Literature will be available before the start of the semester.
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