LCA and the EPS system. Driving forces for recycling. Legislation, customer requirements. Methods for disassembly and separation. Design rules for materials selection, joints, surface treatment and product configuration.
MF2021 Environmentally Adapted Product Design 6.0 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Autumn 2021
Decision to discontinue this course:
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Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
To provide basic knowledge of environmentally adapted product development, as well as design support methods for life cycle assessment and design for recycling.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Qualified for studies in grade 4, MF101X/MF102X/MF104X/MF111X/MF112X/MF114/MF116/MF106X/MF107X/MF109X/MF1022/MF4F1822
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Compendium (Department of Machine Design).
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- PRO3 - Project, 3.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- PRO4 - Project, 3.0 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.
Other requirements for final grade
Two projects: Essaylike test with questions announced 1 week ahead of test (PRO3; 3 cr), Project in product development in groups with oral and written presentation (PRO4; 3 cr)
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.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Offered by
Main field of study
Education cycle
Add-on studies
MF2022 Eco Design Project
Contact
Supplementary information
Replaces 4F1641