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Fundamental Skills in Engineering Design
  • Level Foundation
  • المدة 7 ساعات hours
  • الطبع بواسطة University of Leeds
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The engineering design process allows engineers to execute both small- and large-scale projects by applying scientific knowledge to the solution of technical problems. Understand the key principles and techniques of engineering design that will help you to develop in this field. In this course, you will explore the fundamental aspects of engineering design, including requirement gathering, problem-solving and project management. You will actively engage in real-world design scenarios, honing your problem-solving abilities and gaining hands-on experience. By the end of the course, you will be able to confidently gather requirements and solve complex problems, ensuring your designs contribute positively to society. Enrol now to learn key skills that may help you to start your professional journey in engineering design.

الوحدات

Welcome to Fundamental Skills in Engineering Design

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    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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  • Engineering design as a profession

1 Videos

  • About your course and its creator

1 Readings

  • Welcome to Fundamental Skills in Engineering Design

Lesson 1: Introduction to engineering design

    • 2 Videos
    • 4 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Introduction to engineering design: Check your understanding

2 Videos

  • Introduction to design
  • Types of engineering design

4 Readings

  • Lesson 1: Overview
  • Exploring the fields of engineering design
  • Exercise: Complexity and engineering design
  • Lesson 1: Summary and next steps

Lesson 2: Designing for the product life cycle

    • 3 Videos
    • 6 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Product lifecycle: Check your understanding

2 Discussions

  • Exploring design in everyday objects
  • Design for disposal

3 Videos

  • The product life cycle
  • Design for manufacture
  • Design for marketing

6 Readings

  • Lesson 2: Overview
  • Design for usage: Function
  • Design for usage: Ease of use
  • Design for usage: Safety and reliability
  • Design for usage: Economic operation
  • Lesson 2: Summary and next steps

Lesson 3: Focussing on the design phase

    • 6 Videos
    • 4 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • The design phase: Checking your understanding

6 Videos

  • The engineering design process
  • The problem formulation phase
  • Conceptual design steps
  • Finding solutions
  • Evaluating designs
  • Embodiment and detail design

4 Readings

  • Lesson 3: Overview
  • Exercise: Problem formulation and the design brief
  • Exercise: Concept generation
  • Lesson 3: Summary and next steps

Lesson 4: Soft skills for engineering design

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    • 5 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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  • Problem abstraction: The perfect mouse trap

1 Videos

  • Teamwork

5 Readings

  • Lesson 4: Overview
  • Communication
  • Brainstorming
  • Problem abstraction
  • Lesson 4: Summary and next steps

Lesson 5: The solar tracker design problem

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    • 1 Discussion
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  • What would a designer need to do next?

6 Readings

  • Lesson 5: Overview
  • The solar tracker design brief
  • Understanding the solar tracker problem
  • Developing the function structure of the solar tracker
  • Reflecting on the conceptual design stages for the solar tracker
  • Lesson 5. Summary

Course consolidation and assessment

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    • 1 Assignment
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  • Test your learning and get your certificate

2 Readings

  • Course summary
  • Taking your learning further

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Discover the key principles and techniques of engineering design with this foundational course from Coursera. You will engage in real-world scenarios, honing problem-solving skills and gaining hands-on experience in requirement gathering, problem-solving, and project management. This 420-minute course is ideal for beginners aiming to start a career in engineering design. Subscription options include Starter and Professional plans. Join now to enhance your engineering design skills and contribute positively to society.

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