Course - Project work and specialization within Design, Product Development and Materials Modules - MIP4004
Project work and specialization within Design, Product Development and Materials Modules
Lessons are not given in the academic year 2025/2026
About
About the course
Course content
In this course, students will have the opportunity to specialize in one or more areas related to design, product development, and sustainable material choices.
In this course, students will systematically explore and delve into issues and methods related to design and product development, material selection, manufacturing methods, sustainability, as well as circular and automated production. All of these specialization topics are presented as independent modules that students can choose from, each with a responsible instructor. In addition to the modules, students will receive an introduction to scientific methods and documentation, providing them with the skills needed to complete their master's thesis as an independent scientific work.
The student will plan and execute a project as preparation for their master's thesis, within the chosen modules.
The student will specialize in selected topics and present results from the process. Relevant topics may include:
- Sensor technology and data mining
- Design and product development for circularity
- Sustainability assessment
- Material selection
- Industry 5.0
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The candidate:
- Should be able to conduct an independent scientific work or project, based on specialization/selected areas.
- Should have knowledge of relevant methods and theories within the chosen areas.
- Should have knowledge of fundamental methods for scientific project work and documentation.
Skills
The candidate:
- Has the skills to connect design, product development, material selection, and manufacturability in a digital context, as part of a project.
- Should be able to use relevant methods and tools within the chosen area.
- Can present ideas and concepts visually and verbally.
- Learns to conduct independent scientific work.
- Can apply and reflect on methods and techniques.
General Competence
The candidate:
- Has knowledge of project work as a form of work, including organization, execution, and reporting.
- Has basic skills in project work.
- Can apply theoretical knowledge in a practical project.
- Can reflect on their own learning.
- Can understand how to take an idea from the design stage to a manufacturable product.
Learning methods and activities
- Project-based teaching
- Student-active learning methods - self-study
- Group work
- Lectures or guest lectures
- Student presentations
- Subject-related laboratory work
- Company visits
- Report writing
Compulsory assignments
- Assignments
Further on evaluation
Three submissions based on the project's progress. The first submission will be a problem statement and description of selected topics, which must be approved by the course coordinator. All mandatory assignments must be passed in order to take the exam in this course.
Exam
Portfolio Assessment:
7.5 credits for the mandatory Design and Product Development module
7.5 credits for the selected specialization module (3.75 credits per module; students must choose 2 modules)
7.5 credits for independent project work
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Production and Product Development (MIPRODPRO)
Course materials
Relevant articles and reports will be given at course start
Subject areas
- Product Design Engineering - Integrated Product Development
- Virtual Manufacturing
- Production and Quality Engineering - Production Management
- Product Design Engineering - Design Methodology
- Manufacturing Systems
Contact information
Course coordinator
Lecturers
- Alok Mishra
- Angela Daniela La Rosa
- Carla Susana Agudelo Assuad
- Morten Sagstuen
- Ragnar Holthe
- Sotirios Grammatikos