The main goal is to provide the students with basic knowledge on environmental demands and eco-design tools in product development, and to give basic competence in designing products for sustainability.
Course memo Spring 2021
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Course presentation
Headings denoted with an asterisk ( * ) is retrieved from the course syllabus version Autumn 2019
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Life Cycle Assement; Recycling of materials and components; Design for disassembly; Design rules for materials choice, surface treatment, structural layout; Relevant EU directives and laws.
Intended learning outcomes
After passing the course, the student should be able to:
- define and explain concepts and methods connecte to eco design
- apply methods for eco design and sustanable development on a consumer product
- analyze and evaluate solutions with respect to sustainability
Detailed plan
| Learning activities | Content | Preparations |
|---|---|---|
Preparations before course start
Literature
Will be announced at the start of the course.
Support for students with disabilities
Students at KTH with a permanent disability can get support during studies from Funka:
Examination and completion
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- PRO1 - Project, 2.5 credits, Grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- TEN2 - Written examination, 2.5 credits, Grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- ÖVN1 - Exercise, 1.0 credits, Grading scale: P, 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 section below is not retrieved from the course syllabus:
Project ( PRO1 )
Written examination ( TEN2 )
Exercise ( ÖVN1 )
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.
Further information
No information inserted
Contacts
Course Coordinator
Teachers
Teacher Assistants
Examiner
Round Facts
Start date
18 Jan 2021
Course offering
- Spring 2021-60119
Language Of Instruction
English