Mechanical Engineering BA (B), Applied Mechanical Engineering, 30 credits
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Maskinteknik GR (B), Tillämpad maskinteknik, 30 hp
Mechanical Engineering BA (B), Applied Mechanical Engineering, 30 credits
General data
- Code:MT012G
- Subject/Main field:Mechanical Engineering
- Cycle:First cycle
- Progression:(B)
- Credits:30
- Progressive specialization:G1F - First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
- Education area:Technology 100%
- Answerable department:Engineering, Mathematics, and Science Education
- Approved:2025-10-15
- Version valid from:2025-01-20
Aim
The purpose of the course is to give students knowledge of how theories and methods in mechanical engineering can be applied in development and analysis of different applications. The course is conducted in project form where students must independently achieve in-depth knowledge in a specific area of mechanical engineering.
Course objectives
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
- plan the time to solve a task,
- formulate relevant problem statements based on a client’s needs description,
- formulate technical requirements for functions based on those problem statements and the needs description,
- implement functions in such a way that they fulfill the formulated technical requirements,
- evaluate the implementation of functions in relation to the technical requirements and the needs description,
- report on the work both in writing (in a technical report) and orally, in accordance with given standards.
Content
The course work includes project planning, project work in mechanical engineering, documentation, presentation, and evaluation.
Entry requirements
Mechanical Engineering, 15 credits.
Selection rules and procedures
The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.
Teaching form
The work effort for the entire course normally comprises 800 hours. This means that in addition to scheduled time, the student must complete extensive self-studies. The number of teaching hours for the specific course session is defined in the schedule.
Examination form
I101: Written Assignment, 1.5 Credits
Grade scale: Two-grade scale
Project planning
M101: Oral Presentation, 1.5 Credits
Grade scale: Two-grade scale
R101: Technical Report, 27 Credits
Grade scale: Seven-grade scale, A-F o Fx
Link to grading criteria: https://www.miun.se/gradingcriteria.
The examiner has the right to offer alternative examination arrangements to students who have been granted the right to special support by Mid Sweden University’s disabilities adviser.
Grading system
Seven-grade scale, A-F o Fx
Other information
The course is taught in English and the work is carried out in collaboration with a client who may be external.
Course reading
Course literature is determined in consultation with the course coordinator and/or examiner at the start of the course.