Course Purpose

The purpose of this course is to appraise knowledge, skills, and attitudes on the application of engineering design techniques in real-life situations.


 

 

Course Learning Outcomes

CLO1: Explain design methodologies and concepts used in engineering design.

CLO 2Analyze Sustainable design, lifecycle assessment, and manufacturability optimization in engineering design.

CLO 3Apply design methodologies and tools used in engineering design.

CLO 4: Develop engineering design techniques used in real-world engineering projects, such as automotive and auto-electronics.

 

Course Content

Design Thinking and Innovation: Principles of design thinking and creativity techniques for problem-solving, Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ), Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Modeling: Advanced CAD techniques for 3D modeling, parametric design, and assembly modeling, generative design tools. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Simulation: FEA principles and analysis methods for structural, thermal, and fluid dynamics simulations. Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA): DFMA principles of product manufacturability, assembly, lead time, waste, and environmental impact, Design Material; composite materials, smart materials, and nano-materials, Sustainability and Lifecycle Assessment (SLA): Principles of SLA methodologies, environmental impact, energy efficiency, circular economy principles. Design Validation; physical testing, simulation validation, and virtual prototyping, reliability principles, performance, failure analysis. Design Management: planning, scheduling, and executing design projects. Intellectual Property and Design Protection: patents, trademarks, copyrights, Ethical considerations, safety, privacy, and social responsibility.


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Student Hand Book

Please refer to the student handbook for assessment guidelines and support services.

Communication Corner

General news, announcements and space to have your say.

Learning Guide

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