Introduction to engineering

Technological and industrial history, innovative processes and entrepreneurship.

Engineers roles in professional work.

The engineers tasks in planning and construction.

Environmental issues and energy consumption. Lifecycle analysis.

Risks, safety and ethics. Engineers responsibility.

Team building, organization and progress of project work and reporting.

Introduction to digital drawing tools.

Learning outcomes - Knowledge:

The student should

know the engineering profession and engineer's role in society and professional life

know the planning and construction history

know technological innovations that have provided the basis for innovation and development

know scientific methods and Project planning as a method, both the organization og work, execution and reporting

know the basic principles of effective study techniques

know the basic processes of innovation and innovation in connection with the project



Learning outcomes - Skills:

The student should

have skills in identification technical engineering problems, obtaining necessary information and know how to quality assure information as a basis for problem solving

have skills in the use of computer tools for presentation and reporting for resolving technical issues



Learning outcomes - Competence:

The student will

have competence in environmental and ethical implications of Technology, both products and solutions

have knowledge about the roles and responsibilities in managing a project

have competence in how to share knowledge and experiences with others, both written and oral, and organize group work

have competence in the planning, organization and conduct the study, both individually and in cooperation with others

Teaching Methods:

Excursions and lectures. Project work in student groups. Report writing and student presentations from both theoretical and practical exercises.

Compulsory Requirements:

Working portfolio (portfolio) which shall include mandatory work requirements of the semester. Tasks will be announced on Blckboard. The assignments are assessed at initial submission, and could be improved within a given deadline.