Introduction to Engineering Design

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Introduction to Engineering Design will emphasize the development of a design.  Students use computer software to produce, analyze and evaluate models of projects solutions.  They study the design concepts of form and function, and then use state-of-the-art technology to translate conceptual design into reproducible products.  This course teaches students to:

·     Understand and apply the design process to solve various problems in team setting;

·     Apply adaptive design concepts in developing sketches, features, parts and assemblies;

·     Understand mass property calculations – such as volume, density, mass, surface are, moment of inertia, product of inertia, radii of gyration, principal axes and principal moments – and how they are used to evaluate a parametric model;

·     Understand cost analysis, quality control, staffing needs, packing and product marketing;

·     Explore career opportunities in design engineering and understand what skills and education these jobs require;

·     Develop portfolios to display their designs and present them properly to peers, instructors and professionals. 

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