Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

The student knows the methods, working methods and tools of systematic product development and understands the importance of creativity and ideation in product development. The student understands the principles of sustainable development in product design and company operations. Understands the basics and significance of conception, configuration, product structure, industrial design, ergonomics and design methods in product development. Can plan and supervise a product development project. Knows the possibilities of protecting the results of product development work. Understands the requirements of the Machinery Directive for design work and is able to design safe and user-friendly equipment and structures.

Content (course unit)

Technical creativity and product ideas. Product development process: Product development from idea to finished product and its marketing. Systematic product development. Structural design. Conceptualization. Testing. Prototyping (including Rapid prototyping) and testing. Product development project control and supervision. Protecting the results of product development work. Industrial design. Ergonomics. Quality of product development work. DFM, DFA, DFX.

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

The student identifies the methods, working methods and tools of systematic product development and understands the importance of creativity and ideation in product development. Takes responsibility for their own performance.

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

The student knows the main operating models and processes of product development and is able to use them independently. The student recognizes the requirements of the Machinery Directive for design work. Takes responsibility and commits not only to his own activities but also to the activities of the group.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student has a good command of all aspects of the product development process and is able to apply their skills in various product development tasks when developing safe and user-friendly equipment and structures. The student is able to take into account the requirements of the Machinery Directive for design work. Acts responsibly and with commitment, taking into account the requirements and needs of the community and its own industry.

Location and time

January 2025

Exam schedules

No exam

Assessment methods and criteria

Idea creation
40% weight

Machine Directive exercise work
40% weight

Team work
20% weight

Rating 0-5

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Team working
Project excercises
Lectures

Learning materials

Material for this implementation will be available in the Teams Classwork.
Teams is the main tool. Moodle is not used.

Student workload

Lectures 6 pcs

Practical works


Machine directive and idea creation are based on team work which includes also the presentation of the findings by all team members

Content scheduling

Week program is to be informed in the beginning of course

Completion alternatives

NA

Practical training and working life cooperation

There will be two practical project works:
R&D development project
Machine Directive

Further information

Feedback on the implementation of the course is collected through the Course Feedback System.

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

No participation in the defined practical works.

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

The student identifies the methods, working methods and tools of systematic product development as well as
understands the importance of creativity and ideation in product development. Take responsibility for own performance.

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

The student knows the main operating models and processes of product development and is able to act independently
to use them. The student recognizes the requirements of the Machinery Directive for design work. Take responsibility and commits not only to own activities but also to the activities of the group.

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

The student has a good command of all aspects of the product development process and is able to apply own skills
in various product development tasks in the development of safe and user-friendly equipment and structures.
The student is able to take into account the requirements of the Machinery Directive for design work. Acts responsibly and taking into account the requirements and needs of the Community and own professional sector.