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MF2521 Advanced Machine Design Project, Part 1 6.0 credits

Information per course offering

Termin

Information for Spring 2026 Start 13 Jan 2026 programme students

Course location

KTH Campus

Duration
13 Jan 2026 - 1 Jun 2026
Periods
P3 (3.0 hp), P4 (3.0 hp)
Pace of study

17%

Application code

60159

Form of study

Normal Daytime

Language of instruction

English

Course memo
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Number of places

Min: 15

Target group
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Planned modular schedule
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Schedule
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Contact

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Course syllabus as PDF

Please note: all information from the Course syllabus is available on this page in an accessible format.

Course syllabus MF2521 (Spring 2026–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus MF2521 (Spring 2026–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

The course is project-based and focuses on the early phases of the product development process. It involves teamwork focusing on a defined project and planning for and also carrying out conceptualisation and evaluation for it. The course is an applied course, which the implies that previously acquired knowledge from areas such as mechanics, solid mechanics, electrical engineering, product development and design is applied in the work with the current project.

The course includes the early phases of the design process, which implies that the following activities are commonly occurring in the project work.

  • Project-based working methods, including project management and follow-up of project plans.
  • Development of specification, concept generation and evaluation of concepts.
  • Application of a systematic model-based development process in the analysis, simulation and verification of machine concepts.
  • Application of principles of ecofriendly design and reflection on environmental consequences of for example choice of concept and design.

Intended learning outcomes

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

1. Plan and participate at development of both integrated and modularised mechanical products

2. Carry out the early phases of the product development process from specification and concept generation to prototyping, based on a systematic approach. Design and detail both components and subsystems of mechanical products from concepts to manufacturing documentation and prototypes.

3. Apply principles of ecofriendly design and reflect on environmental consequences of for example choice of concept and design.

4. Include perspectives of gender equality, diversity and equal opportunities, when developing mechanical products.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Bachelor of Science, subject area mechanical engineering or equivalent.

The courses MF2511 Machine Design: Fundamentals, MF2010 Component Design and MF2068 Machine Dynamics or the equivalent.

Literature

You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.

Examination and completion

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

Grading scale

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

Examination

  • PRO1 - Project assignment, 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.

Other requirements for final grade

Requirement of at least 90% attendance at scheduled parts of the course.

The project tasks to be presented are compulsory.

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

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

Main field of study

Mechanical Engineering

Education cycle

Second cycle