Technology Academy, part 1 (5 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

Student:
- Learn to work in multidisciplinary technology development projects in various design measurement and development tasks.
- Manages the various stages of the development project, as well as planning, steering and monitoring.
- Can report on the progress of the project at its various stages.
- Is able to receive and present development suggestions and feedback on project management tasks.
- Can evaluate technology project's success

Content (course unit)

In the Mechanical Engineering, technology academies are being developed as technology platforms for the application of key technologies and development of business co-operation, as well as networks. Currently the following academies are underway:
- Robot Academy: Robotic and light robot applications
- Drone Academy: Development of Drones and Drone applications
- Productization Academy: Digital product development and manufacturing, PDM / PLM, PMI Elements, Digital Twin, ...
- Virtual Academy: VR / AR technologies, IoT applications, automation applications, ...
The project may also be another multidisciplinary development project (RDI or other project project, SME development project, etc.)

Prerequisites (course unit)

Prerequisites: 5K00DJ97 Project Management trump card approved execution or equivalent project management skills.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student applies the main principles, basic concepts and tools of project activity. The student is only somewhat motivated, takes responsibility for his / her own performance and gives and receives feedback. Understanding of the topic and is able to apply knowledge.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student applies well the most important principles, basic concepts and tools of project activity, and is able to justify their learning. The student is clearly motivated, take responsibility for his/hers own performance and is able to constructively give and receive feedback.The student has a good understanding of the topic and is able to apply knowledge well.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student understands broadly the main principles, concepts and tools of project activity. The student is able not only to justify and apply his/her learning, but also to critically evaluate his/her own solutions. The student is highly motivated, committed to taking responsibility for his/her own performance and is able to systematically use feedback as a tool for professional growth. The student has d Deep understanding of the topic and is able to apply knowledge excellently. The student can support and guide other fellow students (specialists).

Exam schedules

No exams

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation focuses on the actual working in the project, and on its documentation. Evaluation is based on continuous observation during project work, individual and group reflection on the work, evaluation discussion in the end of the project and the client's feedback. Also the project plan and project report are used in evaluation.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Introductory lectures on project work, work in the project group

Learning materials

The academy principal will provide the necessary material.

Student workload

1 op ~ 27 study hours.

Completion alternatives

No other way.

Practical training and working life cooperation

Usually the course is done with companies.

International connections

Some projects use English as working language or have international dimensions.

Further information

The course is based on realizing mechanical engineering projects in working life and coaching project groups.
A student don´t enrollment to this course. Instead students are invited individually. Students who perform this course, do not need to perform course 5N00CQ10 (Projektityö/Project Work).

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Project can be evaluated as failed because of following reasons
- the coach has been responsible for all communication with the client
- project group has not had any documented meetings
- project group has not written a project plan and/or project report
- project group has not evaluated the process and outcome of the project

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The group does not have clear rules, the work proceeds mostly due to the coach's or clients activity. Project leader does not take responsibility on leading. Time and work management, and control is inadequate.
Members of project group focus on their own sub-tasks, co-operation between group members and with the client, and utilization of the group members' special skills is inadequate. Work load is unevenly divided between the group members. Project outcome is incomplete, or group's and client's judgement of the outcome differs significantly.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Group agrees on the rules with the assistance of coach, and mainly follows the agreed rules during the project. Project leader takes responsibility on the progress of the project, and takes care that each member can participate in the project work.
Group members work according to the agreed rules and project leader's guidelines. They listen to each other's opinions and co-operate with the client. Project members' commitment to the project varies in different phases.
Project outcome is in accordance with the task description. Group and client have quite similar opinions on the quality of the project work and its outcomes.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Group self-directively and collectively agrees on the rules and takes care that all group members follow them during the project.
The project leader takes appropriate responsibility, takes the group members' skills into account and leads the project with smoothly. Project leader finds creative solutions to enhanche good working atmosphere. Time and work load allocation is systematical and balanced.
Each group member works for accomplishing the project aims in co-operation with group members. All group members participate actively in all phases of the project. Group members listen to and respect others' opinions and competences. Group members co-operate with the client and adjust plans according to feed-back.
Project proceeds according to the timetable or the timetable (and or the aims) is adjusted in co-operation with the client. The project group is able to evaluate realistically the quality of outcome with regard to the project aims and is able to reflect the project work process.