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[ 220HKFSPB2K23 ] KV Problem-Based Learning Project II

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Workload Education level Study areas Responsible person Hours per week Coordinating university
3 ECTS B2 - Bachelor's programme 2. year (*)Kunststofftechnik Gerald Roman Berger-Weber 2 hpw Johannes Kepler University Linz
Detailed information
Original study plan Bachelor's programme Sustainable Polymer Engineering & Circular Economy 2025W
Learning Outcomes
Competences
1. Students can analyze a specific problem related to plastics and develop an initial sustainable and technically feasible solution under guidance (problem-solving skills). They consider fundamental aspects of product development (requirements profile, technology selection, product design, prototyping, sustainability). (k4)

2. Students can explain the basic dimensions of sustainability in their solution and defend them in simple discussions. (k3)

3. Students can organize themselves in a goal-oriented manner within a team under guidance, define tasks, complete them individually, and integrate results in a timely manner (project management). (k4)

4. Students can apply initial approaches to promoting a positive team culture and know and describe basic methods of conflict resolution. (k3)

5. Students enhance their ability to work towards a higher goal within a team, as well as their self-management skills, such as working under deadline pressure and setting personal goals. (k3)

Skills Knowledge
1. Analyze simple problems in the field of plastics and their sustainable use. (k4)

2. Develop initial technical solutions under guidance that consider fundamental aspects of product development (e.g., requirements profile, technology selection, product design, prototyping). (k4)

3. Explain and present simple arguments regarding the ecological, economic, and social sustainability dimensions of a solution. (k3)

4. Organize and work on simple team tasks with support. (k4)

5. Integrate individual results into a collaborative project under guidance. (k4)

6. Apply simple techniques to foster a positive team culture. (k3)

7. Describe basic methods of conflict resolution. (k3)

8. Apply initial approaches to self-organization and work effectively under time pressure. (k3)

9. Collaborate in mission-oriented teams and develop strategies for personal goal setting. (k3)

1. Basic principles for analyzing problems related to plastics and sustainable solutions. (k3)

2. Fundamental concepts of product development, such as requirements management, technology selection, and prototyping. (k3)

3. Basic understanding of ecological, economic, and social sustainability dimensions. (k2)

4. Introduction to the basics of project management (e.g., time planning, task distribution). (k2)

5. Knowledge of basic methods for fostering team culture and resolving conflicts. (k2)

6. Basic knowledge of self-management, time management, and stress management in team situations. (k2)

Criteria for evaluation The evaluation is based on the written documentation of the project work as well as the performance during the final event, where the project has to be presented briefly in 1-Slide-5-Minutes and summarized and defended with the help of a self-made poster. In addition, the best projects will be awarded a prize by a jury of plastics technology experts at the final event.
Methods Collaborative work in a team of 4 to 6 students. Knowledge acquisition supported by a learning management system or by independent organization of necessary knowledge. 1 kick-off meeting and 1 presentations to all students as well as feedback by the teachers. Regular support by tutors, situative support by professors. University public presentation during the final event.
Language German
Changing subject? No
Further information Students are able to analyze a specific problem related to plastics and work out a suitable sustainable and technically feasible solution for it (problem-solving competence). In doing so, they take into account selected aspects of product development (requirements profile, technology selection, product design and prototype production, sustainability). Students can defend the different sustainability dimensions of their solution. Students can organize themselves independently in a goal-oriented manner in a team, depending on their previous knowledge, define subtasks and work through them individually as well as bring them back together on schedule (project management). Students can promote a good team culture and know methods of conflict management (dialogue and conflict skills). Students strengthen mission orientation (the ability to work together towards a higher goal), self-management, i.e. for example the ability to work under deadline stress as well as setting and realizing personal goals (self-initiative), cooperation and communication as well as their expert knowledge of plastics and products made from them.
On-site course
Maximum number of participants 35
Assignment procedure Assignment according to priority