Engineering Design and Development

The following learning targets represent the major concepts studied and assessed in this course. 

Semester 1 

Unit 1: Project Management: 

• Documenting the Engineering Process 
• Timelines 
• Classroom/Project Management 

Unit 2: Research: 

• Researching a Problem 
• Justification of the Problem 
• Analysis of Prior Solutions 

Unit 3 Design: 

• Design Concepts Generation, Analysis, and Selection 
• Brainstorming Possible Solutions 
• Concept Development 

Semester 2 

Unit 4: Prototype & Test: 

• Prototype Planning and Documentation 
• Construction of a Testable Prototype 
• Critical Design Review 

Unit 5: Evaluation of Project and Process: 

• Presentation of the Design Process 
• Writing Like an Engineer