MAS105 Product Development
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Course Leader:
- Ilya Tyapin
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian and English.
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Mechanical Engineering, 2-year Programme
- Mechatronics, Bachelor's Programme
- Mechanical Engineering "Y-VEI", Bachelor's Programme
Teaching language
Norwegian and English.Recommended prerequisites
MAS100, MAS130 and MAS107 or equivalent.
Course contents
Product development methodology, Product development from concept to prototype and product maturation of existing designs, Methods to investigate the customer and market needs, Benchmarking of competitive products and product specification, Concept generation and selection of solution, Product architecture, industrial design and ecodesign, 3D modeling and 3D printing, Practical system design and control and LabView toolbox for LEGO Mindstorms.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course, the student is expected to
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have a broad knowledge about the methods in structured product development
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have a broad knowledge about the process from idea to prototype
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be able to show insight into the importance of selection of material(s), design, and architecture
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apply the mathematical, algorithmic and control principles to implement a working prototype through physical construction and software development (applies to project)
Evaluation
The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
Offered as Single Standing Module
Yes
Assessment methods and criteria
Project report including evaluation of concept novelty (60%), presentation including demonstration of prototype (40%) Graded assessment.
Please note that if the student signs up for ordinary exam the next year, both elements in the portfolio must be carried out anew.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
| Course | Reduction of Credits |
|---|---|
| MAS242 – Product Development | 7.5 |
| MAS8620 – Product Development | 6 |
| MAS8620 – Product Development | 6 |