Introduction to engineering

-The role of an engineer i the professional society.
-Innovation processes.
-Risk management.
-Project management and participation.

-Thorough knowledge of the role an engineer is covering during innovation.
-Knowledge of basic innovation processes.
-Knowledge of the history of some companies/clusters.
-Knowledge of technological development and the history of technology.

Learning Outcome:
-Can identify an issue with respect to engineering, and know how to collect information of sufficient quality as a basis for problem solving.
-Is able to utilize software to analyze, present and report findings with respect to an engineering issue.
-Can analyse relevant professional ethical problems.
-Can apply his/her knowledge and skills within engineering in order to carry out assignments and projects.
-Can communicate independent work and terminology within the field of engineering.

Excursions. Guest lectures. Project work in groups. Lectures. Presentations.   

Folder containing mandatory reports.