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Course syllabus MG1201 (Autumn 2025–)The role of the engineer in an industrial production system from a broad sustainable perspective.
Introduction to lean production with examples from for instance ”Scaniahuset”
Fundamentals of quality management in a production system
What does a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in industrial technology do – introduction to the different profiles of the programme
Introduction to communication techniques
Introductory mathematics for engineers
After passing the course, the student should be able to
1. Describe basic industrial systems, manufacturing methods, energy supply and use of materials
2. Discuss the subject area of industrial engineering and the engineering role and account for, at a basic level, the concepts of ecologically, socially and economically sustainable development
3. Give an account of the components, functions and concepts of a production system,
4. Explain how quality assurance and lean production are applied to ensure set quality goals in a real industrial production system
5. Identify, describe, visualise and analyse a value stream in an industrial environment
6. Choose appropriate forms for communication with different target groups in industrial production
7. Interpret mathematical language and solve basic mathematical problems
General entry requirements.
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.
The course utilizes continuous examination. During the course two different, optional partial exams will be offered (KON3 and KON4). The credit of an approved partial examination will be transferred to the corresponding part of the written examination TENB. Approved KON3 and KON4 within one (1) year from participating in the course will result in the grade E for examination TENB.
