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MAST1002

Introduction to Mechanical Engineering

This course is no longer taught and is only available for examination.

Credits 10
Level Foundation courses, level I
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Assignment

About

About the course

Course content

Course curriculum is based on general introduction to mechanical engineering in particular. The subjects of interests are:

  • Systematic techniques
  • Methods of product development
  • Introduction to 3D modelling and simple simulations
  • Building of models and prototypes with the digital and manual tools
  • Introduction to sustainability.

Learning outcome

The candidate has

  • the basic understanding of the engineer role in the domain of mechanical engineering
  • product design and product development including basic elements of constructions, mechanics, calculations and machine programming
  • visualisation and modelling using manual and digital tools
  • communication of the obtained knowledge to people with different backgrounds and experties.

Learning methods and activities

Pedagogical methods:

  • Individual assignments
  • Group work under supervision
  • Lectures on chosen topics

Compulsory assignments

  • Mandatory assignments

Further on evaluation

Mandatory individual and group assignments must be approved during the semester. The project work is conducted in groups.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Mechanical Engineering (BIMASKIN)

Course materials

Course compendium and literature will be made available at the beginning of semester

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
MAST1102 5 sp Autumn 2023
MAST1101 5 sp Autumn 2023
MASG1102 5 sp Autumn 2023
MASG1101 5 sp Autumn 2023
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Engineering Subjects

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Spring 2024

Assignment
Weighting 100/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment

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