Course syllabus
Introduktion till maskinteknik
Introduction to Mechanical Engineering
MMTA02, 6 credits, G1 (First Cycle)
Valid for: 2016/17
Decided by: Education Board E
Date of Decision: 2016-04-04
General Information
Main field: Technology.
Compulsory for: M1
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish
Aim
- To provide the student with fundamental technical frames and an
understanding of the technology platform of mechanical
engineering.
- To arouse the student’s curiosity for the different fields of
subjects within mechanical engineering by combining experimental
studies with theoretical questions connected to an existing
product.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must
- be able to show knowledge of the technology platform of
mechanical engineering.
- be able to show an understanding of the connection between a
practical working system/product and the theoretical knowledge,
necessary to develop the system/product.
- in group, be able to describe the function of components in an
assembled product within given limits.
- in group, be able to describe the interaction between
components in an assembled product within given limits.
- in group, be able to carry out a project consisting of
design/product development and manufacturing.
- in group, be able to document and describe a project in a
technical report.
- in group, be able to give an oral presentation in order to
describe a project.
Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must
- in group, be able to carry out simple experiments on a product
related to mechanical engineering, according to given
instruction.
- be able to interpret and understand technical
instructions.
- in group, be able to create basic technical drawings with
CAD.
- in group, be able to carry out basic manufacturing and
assembly.
Contents
During the first half of the course the students are working
during experimental exercises with tasks connected to a commercial
product. The experimental exercises are based on the technology
platform of mechanical engineering e.g. product design, production
technology, material science and machine element. Each experimental
exercise is preceded by lectures given by experts from the current
field of subject. The basis of the course is that the practical
applied function/process should be put in focus of the
activities.
During the second half of the course the students are working
with a design/product development project. Some basic manufacturing
and assembly work is also included in the project. The project
should in addition to a manufactured product also result in both a
written report and an oral presentation why lectures regarding
written and oral presentation are given during the project.
Examination details
Grading scale: UG
Assessment: Compulsory laboratory sessions and a compulsary project with both written and oral presentation.
Admission
The number of participants is limited to: No
The course overlaps following course/s: MMTA01
Reading list
- Course material compiled by the department.
Contact and other information
Course coordinator: Hans Walter, hans.walter@iprod.lth.se
Course homepage: http://www.iprod.lth.se