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: 05.09.2023 - 12.10.2023
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 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 team assignments. The reflection journal is an all semester individual journal assignment that culminates in an essay that is graded as whole at the end of the term.
Your grade will consists of the following components:
Individual homework 30%
Team assignments 20%
Seminar 20%
Reflection Journal 30%
Active participation +10%
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
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language : English
Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Autumn I
2023-2024 Autumn IEnrollment :
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.