COURSE SYLLABUS Customer Focused Product Development 7.5 Credits Kundfokuserad produktutveckling Second cycle, K7004N Version Autumn 2008 Sp 1 - Spring 2009 Sp 4Autumn 2009 Sp 1 - Spring 2010 Sp 4Autumn 2010 Sp 1 - Spring 2011 Sp 4Autumn 2011 Sp 1 - Autumn 2011 Sp 1Autumn 2011 Sp 2 - Spring 2012 Sp 4Autumn 2012 Sp 1 - Autumn 2012 Sp 2Spring 2013 Sp 3 - Spring 2013 Sp 4Autumn 2013 Sp 1 - Spring 2017 Sp 4Autumn 2017 Sp 1 - Spring 2018 Sp 4Autumn 2018 Sp 1 - Present Course syllabus valid: Autumn 2018 Sp 1 - PresentThe version indicates the term and period for which this course syllabus is valid. The most recent version of the course syllabus is shown first. Education level Second cycle Grade scale G U 3 4 5 Subject Quality Technology Subject group (SCB) Industrial Engineering and Management Entry requirementsQuality Engineering, K0001N and S0001M, Mathematical Statistics or equivalent course. At least 120 ECTS within technology/science. More information about English language requirements SelectionThe selection is based on 20-285 creditsCourse AimThe aim of the course is to prepare the student for the engineering role, which implies that the student should have acquired abilities to: Plan, collect and analyze data in order to identify customer needs, as a basis of sustainable development of new or existing products or services. Use and evaluate methods, tools and theories relevant for the course. Argue for choices made during the work, and reflect upon consequences based on these choices. Analyze and evaluate the work of other students. ContentsThe course includes theory and practice related to customer focused product development.RealizationThe teaching consists of lectures, seminars, of individual assignments and group assignments. Presentations are made by the students both orally and in writing. Attendance at compulsory sessions may be required. The course is project based, where students analyse and give recommendations on product improvements.ExaminationThe course aims are examined via individual assignments, oral presentations, written reports and student attendance at compulsory sessions. To pass, the student must demonstrate that the course aims have been achieved. The grade may be affected by how compulsory tasks are conducted and presented.RemarksStudents must register for the courses themselves, or contact ETS educational administration eduets@ltu.se, not later than three days after the quarter commences. Failure to do so can result in the place being lost. This rule also applies to students with a guaranteed place.ExaminerRickard GarvareTransition termsThe course K7004N is equal to IEK204Literature. Valid from Autumn 2013 Sp 1 (May change until 10 weeks before course start)Articles and excerpts from books. Additional material from the course coordinator.Literature might be added. Search books in the library » Course offered byDepartment of Business Administration, Technology and Social SciencesItems/credits NumberTypeCreditsGrade 0001Project work7.5TG G U 3 4 5 Study guidanceStudy guidance for the course is to be found in our learning platform Canvas before the course starts. Students applying for single subject courses get more information in the Welcome letter. You will find the learning platform via My LTU.Syllabus establishedby 17 Dec 2007Last revisedby Director of Undergraduate Studies Daniel Örtqvist, Department of Business Administration, Technology and Social Sciences 15 Feb 2018