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