Introduction to Mechanical Engineering 1

Course curriculum is based on general introduction to mechanical engineering in particular. The course

• Provides an exciting introduction to mechanical engineering, with a focus on creative and systematic design, development, and production of products.
• Explores the use of digital tools such as:
  • 3D modeling
  • Simulation
  • Sustainable methods for innovative product development
• Practical tasks and projects enable students to:
  • Design and build models using manual and digital tools
  • Understand how technology and sustainability are integrated into mechanical engineering processes
• The semester project gives students the opportunity to:
  • Apply creative ideas in a systematic development process
  • Evaluate quality, risk, and sustainability in product development
• Emphasizes:
  • Teamwork
  • Reflection on the role of digitalisation in mechanical engineering
  • Development of the ability to communicate technical issues in a structured and engaging way

KNOWLEDGE

The candidate has knowledge of:

• The breadth of the mechanical engineering profession, with a focus on systematic product development, design, process development, and sustainable solutions.
• Creative and structured methods for designing and developing products, with the integration of sustainability principles throughout the development process.
• Fundamental principles of quality assurance and sustainable development through systematic product and process risk assessments.

SKILLS

The candidate can:

• Apply creative methods for idea generation and a systematic approach to design and development processes, integrating sustainability as a key factor in product and process development.
• Use digital tools for visualization, modeling, and analysis of products, while combining these with manual techniques to enhance both product development and sustainable solutions.
• Perform risk analyses for both products and processes, with an emphasis on quality assurance and sustainability in development projects.

GENERAL COMPETENCE

The candidate:

• Can work in teams and either lead or contribute to systematic processes for developing and executing projects, with a focus on quality and sustainability.
• Has developed skills in reading scientific articles and writing scientific reports, and can communicate complex professional issues in a structured manner.
• Learns through practical projects how to plan, organize, and implement design and development projects, with a particular focus on sustainability, quality, and risk.

Pedagogical methods:

• Individual assignments
• Group work under supervision
• Lectures on chosen topics
• Quizzes, surveys, and short virtual exercises during lectures to promote active participation and immediate feedback

Physical participation and supervision:

• The course includes mandatory on-campus seminars arranged throughout the semester. Students are expected to participate actively in these as part of the learning activities.
• Online evening sessions are organised specifically for flexible (online) students, where on-campus students may also participate.
• Teams (group-) channels are used as an academic contact platform for questions and dialogue with the lecturers, similar to informal supervision offered on campus.
• For students following the flexible (online) version of the course, the same requirements for participation in seminars, supervision, and communication apply as for on-campus students.