Mechanical Systems Design

Catalog description

This is the capstone course in Mechanical Engineering. The engineering design process: need analysis, development of specifications, function carriers, concept generation, selection of concept design, embodiment generation, selection of embodiment design, and detailed design of engineering systems. It uses analytic, numerical and experimental modelling in the design of engineering products. It covers technical and managerial perspectives, development and protection of intellectual property, working in a team and developing leadership skills, step management, engineering project management, use of codes in design, ethics, sustainability and entrepreneurship, budget development, risk analysis and risk mitigation.