MT1539 - Project Course 2 - Blekinge Institute of Technology

1. Descision

This course is established by Dean 2018-01-22. The course syllabus is approved by Head of Department of Mechanical Engineering 2018-03-01 and applies from 2018-03-01.

2. Entry requirements

Admission to the course requires taken courses Innovative and Sustainable Product Development 1, 6 credits and Innovative and Sustainable Product Development 2, 6 credits and passed course Project Course 1, 8 credits.

3. Objective and content

3.1 Objective

The purpose of the course is for the student to, as part of a team, gain experience in applying acquired knowledge to a more open problem formulation within the domain of mechanical engineering, with emphasis on concept generation, design and prototyping, and to individually reflect on the personal learning from the work.

3.2 Content

Project work covering parts of a design and innovation process, where e.g. problem definition, project planning, generation of solution proposals, evaluation of proposals, design of solution, presentation and evaluation of final solution is included. The student works need and/or technology inspired to develop a relevant physical artefact with innovation potential.

4. Learning outcomes

The following learning outcomes are examined in the course:

4.1. Knowledge and understanding

show insight into the relationship between user needs, product characteristics and business viability.
show insight into how every part of the overall design and innovation process impacts the creation of a new concept.

4.2. Competence and skills

show ability to, in a team, plan and carry out project work with adequate methods within all parts of the overall design and innovation process.
show ability to explore and evaluate user needs, technical solution proposals and business viability within the technical domain of the respective project.
show ability to design a conceptual solution including a physical prototype.
show ability to, in a team, present a conceptual solution in front of potential customers and investors.

4.3. Judgement and approach

show ability to identify ones own need for further knowledge and to continuously develop ones competence.

5. Learning activities

The project work is performed in teams where the student is responsible for, together with the other team members, independently plan and carry out the project. Each team is coached individually by the course teachers and the project work is also discussed in recurring whole-class seminars. The project work is presented both verbally and in a written team report. In an individual written report, the student also describes the individual contribution to the teamwork and a reflection on the personal learning.

6. Assessment and grading

Modes of examinations of the course

Code	Module	Credit	Grade
1905	Team report	5.5 credits	GU
1915	Individual report	2.5 credits	GU

The course will be graded G Pass, UX Failed result, a little more work required, U Fail.

The information before the start of the course states the assessment criteria and make explicit in which modes of examination that the learning outcomes are assessed.

An examiner can, after consulting the Disability Advisor at BTH, decide on a customized examination form for a student with a long-term disability to be provided with an examination equivalent to one given to a student who is not disabled.

7. Course evaluation

The course evaluation should be carried out in line with BTH:s course evaluation template and process.

8. Restrictions regarding degree

The course can form part of a degree but not together with another course the content of which completely or partly corresponds with the contents of this course.

9. Course literature and other materials of instruction

Provided by the course coordinator during the course.

10. Additional information

This course replaces MT1459

Course syllabus