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Trends in R&D (WP)(E) (WP)*

Niveau

k.A

Learning outcomes of the courses/module

The students are able to:
• Identify current trends in development.
• Describe the impact of these trends on development.
• Recognize the current challenges of the market and implement them in product development.
• Analyze current trends with regard to their impact on products and define measures.
• Identify and derive new marketing opportunities for products and identify their impact on product development.
• Define requirements for new products and develop concept proposals using methods learned.

Prerequisites for the course

not applicable

Course content

• Methods of structured development of products using modern tools
• Product development process and effects on it through global requirements
• Changes in the product development process through new integrated, global networks, technical developments (e.g. sensor technology, web, mobile devices, smart devices, ...)
• State of the art methods of product development
• Fundamentals of innovation in product development
• Current, influential trends in product development are presented and discussed in this course. This ensures that the students have their finger on the pulse of the times with their respective specialization.

Recommended specialist literature

To determine depending on the established trend

Assessment methods and criteria

project documentation

Language

English

Number of ECTS credits awarded

1.5

Share of e-learning in %

0

Semester hours per week

1.0

Planned teaching and learning method

Lecture

Semester/trimester in which the course/module is offered

4

Name of lecturer

Prof. (FH) Dr. Christian Schmid

Academic year

2

Key figure of the course/module

vzPEE4

Type of course/module

lecture

Type of course

Compulsory

Internship(s)

not applicable