MF2102 Machine Design Project Course 6.0 credits
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Application
For course offering
Autumn 2024 Start 28 Oct 2024 programme students
Application code
51259
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
The course is based on a project where a mechanical system or product should be designed or redesigned. The design solution is delivered as a CAD model and described in a technical report. The design is verified using relevant calculations and if applicable with physical models.
Intended learning outcomes
After passing the course, the students should be able to:
- Plan a design project for development of a mechanical product.
- Develop a detailed specification for the mechanical product.
- Independently and methodologically carry out a design process to generate a new product.
- Apply and deepen previous knowledge, as well as independently acquire new knowledge that is needed to implement the project.
- Critically reflect on the methods chosen in the design process.
- Evaluate the final result and compare them with alternative solution proposals and existing solutions.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Starting course MF2101 Machine design
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Will be announced no later than four weeks before the start of the course.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- PRO1 - Project, 6.0 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.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- 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.