ETSC 521 - Product Design and Development

Description:
Methodology for the design and development of industrial and commercial products from conceptual stage to saleable product. Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week. Formerly IET 521, students may not receive credit for both.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: MET 419.

Credits:
(4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Learn the meaning of product design in terms of industrial and consumer products.
Gain experience with the integrated product and process design and development team method.
Learn how to translate customer requirements into products.
Learn how to select materials under constraints of strength, manufacturability, and cost.
Learn the process of developing a design to a consumer ready product.

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