Course syllabus

Universal Design, Project
Universal design, projekt

TNSF02, 5.0 credits, G2 (First Cycle)

Valid for: 2024/25
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering LTH
Decided by: PLED ID
Date of Decision: 2024-04-09
Effective: 2024-05-08

General Information

Main field: Industrial Design Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: First cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Mandatory for: KID2
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English on demand

Aim

In a society for all, environments, products and services are designed having in mind that every person is an individual and has individual capabilities, that also vary over time. This course focuses on Universal Design both as a process and as a result, with Universal design described as the design of products, services and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design.

The aim of the course is that the students, in their future professional roles, can take into account people's different conditions and abilities and is trained to propose and implement possible improvements to products, services and environments so that they better meet the criteria for universal and inclusive design. The course covers the process (how to generate new designs) and also the evaluation of results.

Diversity and inclusion are part of sustainable development, and link to several of the goals in Agenda 2030, eg 3: good health and well-being, goal 4: good education for all, goal 5: gender equality, goal 8: decent work and economic growth, goal 10: reducing inequality, goal 11: sustainable cities and communities, goal 16: peaceful and inclusive communities.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

Contents

The course consists of a project that industrial design and engineering students carry out together.

The project will result in a prototype af an universally designed product, service or environment. The course is problem based and project oriented.

Examination details

Grading scale: UG - (U, G) - (Fail, Pass)
Assessment:

The assessment is based on group work. A passing grade will be given to students who pass a project carried out in groups.

Some elements are mandatory: Course and project introduction, meetings with users/experts and project presentations.

The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.

Modules
Code: 0115. Name: Universal Design, Project.
Credits: 5.0. Grading scale: UG - (U, G).

Admission

Assumed prior knowledge: TNSA01 Universal Design, theory; and MAMF30 Ergonomics.
The number of participants is limited to: No
Kursen överlappar följande kurser: TNSF01 TNX153 TNSF10

Reading list

Contact

Course coordinator: Håkan Eftring, universitetslektor, tekn dr, hakan.eftring@certec.lth.se
Examinator: Per-Olof Hedvall, tekn dr, per-olof.hedvall@certec.lth.se
Course homepage: https://www.certec.lth.se/english/education/