Document summary objectives Course
Course:
ISDE/04 Product Engineering.
Year:
2024/2025
Lecturer:
Matteo Formentini, Enrico Giolo, Eva Tenan
Syllabus 
Eva Tenan
List of topics covered:
The course focuses on product engineering, providing students with the skills necessary to understand the design choices adopted in business contexts. Through the study of material properties and forming technologies, students will gain an in-depth understanding of manufacturing processes and the structural and aesthetic implications of industrial design. The teaching approach integrates concepts of sustainability and innovation, paying particular attention to polymeric materials, advanced textiles and new green materials.
Course-specific learning objectives:
The course aims to develop the ability to select materials based on their mechanical and aesthetic characteristics, understand the logic of forming and assembly, and evaluate issues related to the production and disposal of products. Students will learn to design with an engineering approach, integrating functionality, strength and sustainability. In addition, the principles of biomimicry and additive technologies will be explored, stimulating the ability to innovate through the use of new materials and technologies.
Mode of teaching delivery:
Teaching includes lectures, practical exercises and laboratory activities. Students will be involved in the analysis of case studies and the implementation of focused projects, with the aim of concretely applying the theoretical knowledge acquired. Teaching will be oriented toward experimentation and solving real design problems.
Mode of examination/evaluation:
Assessment will be through a written examination to test theoretical knowledge and a series of practical tests aimed at testing students’ application skills. The quality of the design paper and the ability to critically analyze it will be decisive elements in the final evaluation.
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