Study Programmes 2015-2016
MECA0509-1  
Sustainable engineering processes
Duration :
15h Th, 30h Pr
Number of credits :
Master in mechanical engineering (120 ECTS)5
Certificate in sustainable automotive engineering5
Lecturer :
Georges Pelsemaeker
Language(s) of instruction :
English language
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Course contents :
- ch.1 Introduction to sustainable engineering - ch.2 Sustainability imperatives - ch.3 Sustainability Integration Approach - ch.4 Business Vision and Strategy - ch.5 Innovation & Product Planning - ch.6 Lean Product Development - ch.7 Quality Assurance - Failure avoidance and issue resolution tools - ch.8 Modern Production and manufacturing solutions - ch.9 Distribution channels and Customer Service
* Sample (ch.§6) : https://www.dropbox.com/sh/wbduillb71uw5vv/GFtw7lS3EU
Learning outcomes of the course :
Acquire modern engineering toolbox and practices for : - Quick and easy integration of enterprise working environment - Robust design and development of sustainable products satisfying social, economic and environmental requirements
The learning is suitable to all industries, especially for mass production.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
Master 1 or equivalent in Engineering
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
The program courses follow project steps (see content above). Slides are provided one day before each course A project subject is given in the beginning of the program for the groups (3 to 4 members each). The coaching for the project is run parallel to the course
Some projects from former academic years: - Sustainable Micro CHP (combined heat power generator) - Sustainable Vehicle body structure - Sustainable Wind turbine
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
Face to face courses and Mix face to face and distance-coaching for the project.
Recommended or required readings :
All about green technologies, sustainable development and project management
Assessment methods and criteria :
- Written report + oral presentation of the application project - Individual examination: 1 h
Work placement(s) :
Organizational remarks :
Location: Faculté des Sciences Appliquées Institut de Mécanique Building B52 Timing: 2 x 2 h (18:00 - 20:00) / week. ( Begin. October to End November)
Contacts :
mbelhabi@ford.com / Tel. + 49 221 903 8856 (office)