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Engineering Design Methodology


Course Description

An introduction to the basic concepts in the design process, theory and tools in design methodology, with a focus on the engineering systems development cycle. Students will solve design problems that are open-ended, requiring creative and iterative solutions.


Athena Title

Engineering Design Methodology


Pre or Corequisite

(MATH 2500 or MATH 2500E) and (ENGR 2120 or ENGR 2120E or ENGR 2120H) and ENGR 2110


Semester Course Offered

Offered every year.


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Course Objectives

After completion of the course, the students will be able to: • Understand and describe the design methodology • Identify design tasks and their objectives • Establish a project schedule and work plan • Explain the benefits of societal and environmental preferences and constraints and the roles of ethical and fiscal constraints within the design process.


Topical Outline

Introduction and the Design Journey Design Thinking and Problem-Solving Techniques Reverse Engineering Design Technology and Ethics Design Engineering – Requirements Design Concepts Detail Design and Evaluation Design Communication and Reviews Design Realization Process


Syllabus