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MM8101

Design Methodology

Credits 7.5
Level Doctoral degree level
Course start Spring 2012
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English
Examination arrangement Report

About

About the course

Course content

Parts of the course will be: design methodology of different schools; research in design methodology; design in industry, the role of computers in design; design thinking and research methodology adapted to PhD research in the field of research. The course will be tailored to the candidats Ph.D. research area within the field of design methodology.

Learning outcome

Knowledge
A PhD candidate has knowledge of:
- Engineering design theory
- Theoretical models of the design process
- Research in design science

Skills
A PhD candidate can:
- Choose research methodology based on insight into design research
- Appropriate use of design methodology

General competence
A PhD candidate can:
- Study design activity from a scientific point of view

Learning methods and activities

The course is given in intensive periods with lections and teamwork. It demands preparation work before each period and a report at the end. The course is finalized by a scientific paper.

Compulsory assignments

  • Exercises

Course materials

Is given at the beginning of the course.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
DIO2003 7.5 sp
This course has academic overlap with the course 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

  • Technological subjects

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Report
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Spring 2012

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