Engineering Design Methods

Catalog description

Introduction to the engineering design process, including development of the problem statement, modeling, research, cost/benefit analysis, and interaction of system components. Design optimization techniques will be used to drive design decisions. The course will incorporate consideration of economic, social, environmental and manufacturing constraints within the engineering design process. Design projects will be used to instill these concepts. Prerequisites: EM 214 , ME 121 , ME 121L , and ME 212 .