Duration
15h Th, 30h Pr
Number of credits
| Master in mechanical engineering (120 ECTS) | 2 crédits | |||
| Certificate in sustainable automotive engineering | 2 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
English language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit 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 learning unit
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)