MEC-E3002 - Methods in Early Product Development D, Lecture, 14.9.2021-21.10.2021

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

After completion of the course the student:

  • Understands the different product development process models and its phases, including how design thinking and product development work together
  • Is able to use multiple need finding methods
  • Is able to apply user centered design methods
  • Is able to apply concept design methods
  • Is able to define proper requirements and constraints

Credits: 5

Schedule: 14.09.2021 - 21.10.2021

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Kalevi Ekman

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    This course will cover product development (including Design Thinking), the process and iterative nature of it as well as a selected methods in it. This class will be an active class with in class discussions, hands-on activities, etc. Active participation is essential part of your learning and thus expected. You will also apply the learnings immediately as part of the homework. This course directly compliments and supports other project based courses such as ME310 and PDP, but can also be taken independently.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course consists of active lectures as well as individual and team assignments. Some assignments will be graded in class only and some will be handed in for grading. This will be specified separetely for each case and applies for both individual and

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures and active learning sessions 2x2h (6 weeks)

    Outside class individual and team homework 72hrs

    Outside class seminar and learning journal 38 hrs 

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Ulrich & Eppinger: Product Desgin and Development, 5th edition or newer 

    (note: if you have an older edition, please obtain the modified and missing chapters. The 5th edition includes an important updated compared to the 4th)

    +additional reading

     

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021 Autumn I

    2021-2022 Autumn I

    Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=MEC-E3002

    Registration for Courses: In the academic year 2021-2022, registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi) instead of WebOodi.

    Please use WebOodi for course signup. The course is open to all, but priority is given to those in the Product Development study path.

    Students are expected to commit to the course in the first two weeks. Student still signed up for the course after the first two weeks will be graded even if they are not present and no signups are allowed after the first 2 weeks without a special permission from the instructor. This will help with the team assignments.

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