Course Number(s): T431483, T431484
Length: 2 Semester (4 Credits)
Prerequisits: Introduction to Engineering I or Gateway
Grade: 9

This course emphasizes the development of a design. Students use computer software to produce, analyze and evaluate models of projects solutions. They study the design concepts of form and function, and then use state-of-the-art technology to translate conceptual design into reproducible products. This course teaches students to:This course emphasizes the development of a design. Students use computer software to produce, analyze and evaluate models of projects solutions. They study the design concepts of form and function, and then use state-of-the-art technology to translate conceptual design into reproducible products. This course teaches students to:

• Understand and apply the design process to solve various problems in a team setting; 
• Apply adaptive design concepts in developing sketches, features, parts and assemblies; 
• Interpret their own sketches in using computer software to design models; 
• Understand mass property calculations – such as volume, density , mass , surface are, moment of inertia, product of inertia, radii of gyration, principal axes and principal moments – and how they are used to evaluate a parametric model; 
• Understand cost analysis, quality control, staffing needs, packing and product marketing; 
• Explore career opportunities in design engineering and understand what skills and education these jobs require; and 
• Develop portfolios to display their designs and present them properly to peers, instructors and professionals.