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Advanced Ecodesign, 6 credits
Avancerad miljödriven produktutveckling, 6 hp
TKMJ46
Main field of study
Product Development Mechanical EngineeringCourse level
Second cycleCourse type
Programme courseExaminer
Mattias LindahlDirector of studies or equivalent
Niclas SvenssonEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 51 hRecommended self-study hours: 109 h
ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
| Course offered for | Semester | Period | Timetable module | Language | Campus | ECV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6CDPU | Design and Product Development | 9 (Autumn 2017) | 1 | 1 | Swedish/English | Linköping, Valla | E |
| 6CDPU | Design and Product Development (Product Development - Design Engineering) | 9 (Autumn 2017) | 1 | 1 | Swedish/English | Linköping, Valla | E |
Main field of study
Product Development, Mechanical EngineeringCourse level
Second cycleAdvancement level
A1XCourse offered for
- Design and Product Development
Entry requirements
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
Prerequisites
General technical knowledge from three years of study at a technical university. Environmental Engineering, Resource-efficient productsIntended learning outcomes
The student should after the course:
- Have detailed knowledge of and practice in life cycle assessment methodology, and individual be able to apply the method.
- Analyze and depending on the need, choose appropriate methods / tools for ecodesign.
- Understand and describe the relevant international environmental related product legislations, such as WEEE, RoHS, ELV, and EuP.
- Understand and describe international standards on ecodesign, such as ISO 14 006 and ISO 14064 and eco-labels (Type 1-3).
- Have detailed knowledge of, how to implementing ecodesign strategies and a handful of ecodesign methods / tools. At least one of these ecodesign methods / tools must be customer and value based.
- Be able to utilize life-cycle methodology and at least one more ecodesign method / tool on a product, this in order to identify, analyze and reduce the environmental impact of the product.
Course content
In-depth knowledge of and practice in life cycle assessment methodology. Choice of ecodesign methods / tools. International environmental related product legislation such as WEEE, RoHS, ELV, EuP. International standards on ecodesign, such as ISO 14 006 and ISO 14064 and eco-labels (Type 1-3). In-depth knowledge of ecodesign strategies and ecodesign methods / tools. Seminars on various ecodesign methods / tools. Mandatory project where students conduct a life cycle assessment and, upon approval by the examiner, utilizes another optional ecodesign method / tool on a product, this in order to identify and reduce its environmental impact.
Teaching and working methods
The course is based on lectures, exercises, seminars and project work.
Examination
| PRA1 | Project assignment | 1.5 credits | U, G |
| TEN1 | Written examination | 4.5 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
Course grades are determined based on a written exam and a written project report.
Grades
Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5Department
Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utvecklingDirector of Studies or equivalent
Niclas SvenssonExaminer
Mattias LindahlCourse website and other links
Education components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 51 hRecommended self-study hours: 109 h
Course literature
Stevels, Ab (2007) Adventures in EcoDesign of Electronic Products Avancerad miljödriven produktutveckling, Litteraturkompendium – en sammanställning av forskningsartiklar.| Code | Name | Scope | Grading scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRA1 | Project assignment | 1.5 credits | U, G |
| TEN1 | Written examination | 4.5 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
Course grades are determined based on a written exam and a written project report.
Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)
The university is a government agency whose operations are regulated by legislation and ordinances, which include the Higher Education Act and the Higher Education Ordinance. In addition to legislation and ordinances, operations are subject to several policy documents. The Linköping University rule book collects currently valid decisions of a regulatory nature taken by the university board, the vice-chancellor and faculty/department boards.
LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-_och_avancerad_niva.
Course literature is preliminary.
Stevels, Ab (2007) Adventures in EcoDesign of Electronic Products
Avancerad miljödriven produktutveckling, Litteraturkompendium – en sammanställning av forskningsartiklar.
Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.
I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
| I | U | A | Modules | Comment | ||
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| 1. DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE AND REASONING | ||||||
| 1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level) |
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X
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| 1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level) |
X
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X
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X
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PRA1
TEN1
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| 1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level) |
X
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X
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PRA1
TEN1
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| 1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level) |
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| 1.5 Insight into current research and development work |
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| 2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES | ||||||
| 2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving |
X
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X
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X
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PRA1
TEN1
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| 2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery |
X
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X
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X
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PRA1
TEN1
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| 2.3 System thinking |
X
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X
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X
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PRA1
TEN1
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| 2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning |
X
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X
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X
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PRA1
TEN1
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| 2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities |
X
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X
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X
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PRA1
TEN1
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| 3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION | ||||||
| 3.1 Teamwork |
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X
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PRA1
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| 3.2 Communications |
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X
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PRA1
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| 3.3 Communication in foreign languages |
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| 4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT | ||||||
| 4.1 External, societal, and environmental context |
X
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X
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X
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PRA1
TEN1
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| 4.2 Enterprise and business context |
X
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X
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X
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PRA1
TEN1
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| 4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management |
X
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X
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X
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PRA1
TEN1
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| 4.4 Designing |
X
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X
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X
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PRA1
TEN1
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| 4.5 Implementing |
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| 4.6 Operating |
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| 5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
| 5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development |
X
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X
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X
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PRA1
TEN1
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| 5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development |
X
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X
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X
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PRA1
TEN1
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| 5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects |
X
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PRA1
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| 5.4 Execution of research or development projects |
X
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PRA1
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| 5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects |
X
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PRA1
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