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MAST1102

Introduction to Mechanical Engineering 2

Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.

Credits 7.5
Level Foundation courses, level I
Course start Spring 2026
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Report

About

About the course

Course content

The course provides an introduction to mechanical engineering in general and the following topics in particular:

  • Systematic working techniques.
  • Planning, conducting and documenting theoretical and experimental work based on given scope.
  • Introduction to digitalization and sustainability.

Learning outcome

The candidate

  • has the basic understanding of the engineer role in the domain of Mmechanical Engineering
  • is being able to apply the knowledge and results from relevant research and development work to solve theoretical, technical and practical problems in field of Mechanical Engineering.
  • is being able to plan, manage and conduct technical projects, experiments and simulations together with methodical analysis of achieved data if relevant.
  • is being able to communicate the obtained knowledge to people with different backgrounds and expertise.
  • has an insight in environmental, health related, social and economic consequences of the suggested solutions.

Learning methods and activities

Pedagogical methods:

  • Individual assignments
  • Group assignments
  • Lectures on chosen topics

Compulsory assignments

  • Compulsory assignments

Further on evaluation

Mandatory individual and group assignments must be approved during the semester.

In case of re-take, all assessments in the subject must be repeated.

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
MASG1102 7.5 sp Autumn 2023
MASA1002 5 sp Autumn 2023
MASG1002 5 sp Autumn 2023
MAST1002 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

  • Machine Design and Materials Technology - Materials Production Processes
  • Machine Design and Materials Technology - Mechanical Integrity
  • Machine Design and Matherials Technology - Products and Machine Design
  • Operations and Maintenance Management
  • Heat Ventilation and Sanitary Engineering
  • Engineering Subjects

Contact information

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Report
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

Report
Weighting 100/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment