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MF1029 Industrial Design Theory 6.0 credits

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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus MF1029 (Spring 2009–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus MF1029 (Spring 2009–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

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Intended learning outcomes

The emphasis of this course is to give the student a verbal tool in Industrial Design Engineering, finding relevant exaples in theory and design related literature. The course gives the student opportunities to understand theory and practice.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Qualified for studies in grade 3, MF1013/4F1813, MH1005/4H1068
**Elective for
**IDE(P3), IDE(P4)
elective only for IDE.

Literature

Monö, R. Design for Product Understanding. Liber 1997.

Wiebe E. Bijker, Of Bicycles, Bakelites, and Bulbs – Toward a Theory of Sociotechnical Change, The MIT Press, Cambridge, Mass, USA 4:e tryckn 2002 ISBN 9 780262 522274

Victor Papanek, Design for The Real World – Human Ecology and Social Change; Thames & Hudson 2004 (1985) ISBN 0-500-27358-8

Li Wikström, Produktens budskap, Metoder för utvärdering av produkters semantiska funktioner ur ett användarperspektiv, Chalmers, Göteborg 2002 ISBN 91 7291 1565

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Examination and completion

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • ÖVN1 - Exercises, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • TEN1 - Examination, 3.0 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.

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

Other requirements for final grade

Written and oral assignments (ÖVN1;3 credits)
Written Exam (TEN 1;3 credits)

Examiner

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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

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

ITM/Machine Design

Main field of study

Technology

Education cycle

First cycle