AAN-C2006 - Product analysis, Lecture, 5.9.2024-5.12.2024

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 the course, students are able to ​

  • understand basic product design processes and methods​
  • understand the basics of a human-centred approach to design​
  • develop insight into how products are manufactured​
  • understand what drivers and design choices affect physical designs of products​
  • understand basic business aspects of product design​
  • communicate their findings and argue the design merits of various designs​

Credits: 5

Schedule: 05.09.2024 - 05.12.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Anders Häggman

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:

    Students work in interdisciplinary teams. Each team is assigned a product that is analysed from the perspectives of design, business, and engineering. The analysis is supported with lectures and workshops related to manufacturing techniques, materials, services, users, etc. The outcome of the analysis is presented in a final gala.​

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Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Assessment is based on the depth and richness of the product analysis, clarity of the presentations, quality of the teamwork, as well as participation and activity during lectures and workshops. Self- and peer-evaluation is also used and can affect the final grade.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Workshops/lectures 30 h
    Independent team work 94 h
    Team tutoring 1,5 h
    Presentations 6 h

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    To be defined during the course

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I - II
    2025-2026 Autumn I - II

    Registration:

    Registration for the course via Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi).

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