Course content

The course includes aspects of manufacturing systems and processes as well as management and control of sustainable industrial production including safety, reliability and maintenance.

Learning outcome

The student shall learn to go into specific topics based upon scientific methods through complemented knowledge, literature studies and combined this with learned knowhow and expertise. The student shall also learn to carry out an indepedent project work, which includes preparation of project plan and milestones, report status and present a project report based upon accepted standards. The project shall be related to: Production systems, Production management and RAMS.

Learning methods and activities

Independent project work with guidance and advice. The guidance and advice are in English when students who do not speak Norwegian take the course.

Recommended previous knowledge

The following courses are required: TPK4105 Manufacturing Technology, TPK4115 Project Planning and Control, TPK4120 Safety and Reliability Analysis. Any deviations must be clarified with the department.

Course materials

The course material will be presented at the start of the semester and during the semester.

Credit reductions