521159P Principles of Digital Fabrication, 5 ECTS cr
Code |
521159P |
Validity |
01.01.2017 -
|
Name |
Principles of Digital Fabrication |
Abbreviation |
DigiFab |
Scope | 5 ECTS cr |
|
|
Type | Basic Studies |
Discipline | 4307 Information Engineering |
Type | Course |
|
|
|
|
Grading | 1 - 5, pass, fail |
| |
| |
|
|
| |
Unit |
Computer Science and Engineering DP |
|
Teachers
Description
ECTS Credits |
5 ECTS credits/ 135 hours of work |
Language of instruction |
Finnish/English |
Timing |
The course will be held in the spring semester, during period IV.
|
Learning outcomes |
In this course the students will learn the whole process of digital fabrication in FabLab. They will learn how to create an interactive 3D prototype, design mechanical parts for prototype, create basic electronics, implement a control logic for open hardware embedded board, and work in teams on project. |
Contents |
The course teaches students to (1) design mechanical components with solid modeling tools, (2) build necessary electronics, and (3) implement software to a microcontroller, to create in FabLab a physical gadget that interacts with the world around it. |
Mode of delivery |
Online (Lectures and TA sessions)/ Individual work towards project. |
Learning activities and teaching methods |
Lectures 30h / Individual work 123h. There are sessions each week online where guidance is available (min total 16 h). |
Target group |
This course is included in the computer science bachelor degree program. It is also available for all degree programs in the university. The course is offered to high-school students. |
Prerequisites and co-requisites |
- |
Recommended optional programme components |
The course is an independent entity and does not require additional studies carried out at the same time. |
Recommended or required reading |
There is no recommended or required reading. The tutorials for tools and software (or links to such tutorials) will be provided in the course. |
Assessment methods and criteria |
The course will be evaluated on the basis of the project delivered by the teams of students. Essential part of this reporting is the documentation of the project. |
Grading |
pass/fail |
Person responsible |
Georgi Georgiev |
Working life cooperation |
- |
Other information |
The course is also offered to high-school students with special study right and gives 5 ECTS credits that can be included in some bachelor’s degrees at University of Oulu.
Course work space can be found from University of Oulu Moodle platform moodle.oulu.fi |
|
Current and future instruction
Future examinations
No examinations in WebOodi |
You may enter WebOodi: