MF1001 Mechanical Engineering, introductory course 9.0 credits

The course is an introduction to the subject of mechanical engineering and to the Mechanical Engineering education programme at KTH. The course gives a foundation and tools to carry out the degree programme in a good way, and contains topic-specific intended learning outcomes, trains complementary skills and conveys knowledge and abilities related to study technique and the programme.

After passing the course, the students should be able to:

• Define (and for higher grades, explain) a number of concepts that occur in the field of mechanical engineering, such as force, moment, equilibrium, free body diagrams, strain, stress, elasticity, energy, heat, effect, work, laminar flow, turbulence, production and gear ratios.
• Carry out simple calculations in mechanical engineering, such as for example simple force analyses, strength analyses, heat release, energy need and effect output.
• Independently and in a structured way use CAD software to create parametrised part models, assembly models, mechanism models, dimensioned detail drawings and assembly drawings with exploded views.
• Plan and organise a small product development project, make a project plan divide tasks in a project group. Reflect on group dynamics and roles in a group.
• In project group write and compile an uniformly written report, create presentation material and carry out an oral presentation.
• Discuss and reflect on gender equality, equality and diversity in a perspective relevant for students and professionals.
• Discuss sustainable development in a few technical areas, from an introductory perspective.
• Discuss technology and the professional engineering role.

General entry requirements for studies at university college and the specific entry requirements for Mechanical engineering studies at KTH.

Information about the course literature will be announced in the course memo.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

• INL1 - Assignment, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
• LAB2 - Laboratory work, 1.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
• PRO1 - Project, study visit, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
• TEN1 - Written exam, 5.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

The examiner decides, in consultation with KTH's coordinator for disabilities (Funka), about possible adapted examination for students with documented, permanent disabilities. The examiner may permit other examination format for re-examination of individual students.

For final grade, attendance at compulsory components is required.

Anders Söderberg

Martin Edin Grimheden

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.