Courses that can support integration

MF1001 Mechanical Engineering, introductory course 9.0 credits

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

The course is an introduction to the subject of mechanical engineering and to the Mechanical Engineering education programme at KTH. The course gives a foundation and tools to carry out the degree programme in a good way, and contains topic-specific intended learning outcomes, trains complementary skills and conveys knowledge and abilities related to study technique and the programme.

Intended learning outcomes

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

• Define (and for higher grades, explain) a number of concepts that occur in the field of mechanical engineering, such as force, moment, equilibrium, free body diagrams, strain, stress, elasticity, energy, heat, effect, work, laminar flow, turbulence, production and gear ratios.
• Carry out simple calculations in mechanical engineering, such as for example simple force analyses, strength analyses, heat release, energy need and effect output.
• Independently and in a structured way use CAD software to create parametrised part models, assembly models, mechanism models, dimensioned detail drawings and assembly drawings with exploded views.
• Plan and organise a small product development project, make a project plan divide tasks in a project group. Reflect on group dynamics and roles in a group.
• In project group write and compile an uniformly written report, create presentation material and carry out an oral presentation.
• Discuss and reflect on gender equality, equality and diversity in a perspective relevant for students and professionals.
• Discuss sustainable development in a few technical areas, from an introductory perspective.
• Discuss technology and the professional engineering role.

Course disposition

The course is divided into four parts, aligning the intended learning outcomes with the activities and the examination in each of the parts.

Part 1: Introduction to Mechanical Engineering: Gives an overview of the mechanical engineering field. Learning activities are primarily lectures and literature studies throughout the course. Topics include basic mechanical engineering systems and components and basic concepts and relations in mechanics, solid mechanics, machine elements, flow, energy engineering and production engineering.
Examination is a written exam.

Part 2: Introductory CAD: In this course module, students learn how to use a CAD system to document and present a design in the form of drawings, three-dimensional models, and animations. The course module activities and examination consist of compulsory computer exercises and a homework assignment.

Part 3: Sustainable development: Sustainable development is introduced holistically in a way that is adapted for engineering students. The module includes basic knowledge of the field, and an opportunity to reflect upon and discuss sustainability issues that are central for engineers.

Part 4: Study techniques, project methodology and the engineering role: Introduction to engineering programme study techniques and to the professional engineering role. Knowledge and abilities in gender equality, diversity and equality. Group dynamics, cooperation, creativity and imagination. Oral and written presentation. Examination consists of oral and written presentations, and compulsory attendance at seminars. Course module link all course's intended learning outcomes and other modules by for example oral and written request is carried out on contents related to intended learning outcomes in other parts above.

A11IAA Introduction to the Discipline of Architecture 3.0 credits

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

This course is an introduction to a series of concepts fundamental to the discipline of architecture, and an introduction to developments in the field. The objective of the course is to develop students’ understanding, from a design perspective, of how architecture works as part of a series of spatial, cultural, technical, economic, political, social, and ecological processes, and to problematize the discipline of architecture based on issues of power, systems of aesthetic values, culture, and gender.

Intended learning outcomes

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

problematize the subject of architecture based on questions of power, aesthetic value systems, culture and gender

A11IYA Introduction to Architectural Practices 3.0 credits

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

This course provides an introduction to the architectural profession and its various identities. The objective of the course is to develop an understanding of different perspectives on the role of architects in society, and how architects function as part of a series of spatial, cultural, technical, economic, political, social, and ecological processes. The course illuminates the historical development of the architectural profession and its different professional roles, studies contemporary practices and tendencies, and problematizes the architectural profession based on issues of power, systems of aesthetic values, culture, and gender.

The course is divided into 3 parts (1 academic credit for each part). It ties into students’ design studio work and reflects the various areas of the discipline of architecture represented in the KTH School of Architecture: Critical Studies, Basic Design, and Design Processes.

Intended learning outcomes

After completing this course, students should be able to:

• use, discuss, and problematize the perspectives on the architectural profession and the role of architects in society that are introduced in the course;
• describe and reflect on how architects function as part of a series of spatial, cultural, technical, economic, political, social, and ecological processes;
• have knowledge of the historical development of the architectural profession and see it in relation to contemporary practices and activities in the field of architecture; and
• problematize the discipline of architecture based on issues of power, systems of aesthetic values, culture, and gender.
• reflect and evaluate their own results and working process