NASA Project, part 1 (5 cr)
Code: 5K00CU15-3003
General information
- Enrolment period
- 02.07.2017 - 10.09.2017
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 04.09.2017 - 31.12.2017
- Implementation has ended.
- Credits
- 5 cr
- Virtual portion
- 3 cr
- RDI portion
- 3 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Blended learning
- Unit
- Mechanical Engineering
- Campus
- TAMK Main Campus
- Teaching languages
- English
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering
Objectives (course unit)
Students develop new solutions to the epic challenge of sustainable human habitations of Mars
During the two semester long program students study and apply the ICED methodology (Innovative Conceptual Engineering Design), which is an innovation process used at NASA.
Credit points about 5 according to agreement with supervisor.
Content (course unit)
Project Planning part
Multidisciplinary and international
5 ECTS credits
Two - three teams
Development of Earth-independent food production system
Development of a system globally distributed experts to be able to assist astronauts on Mars
Use of Collaboratory as a learning platform