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 Department:    MANF

 Course #:    426

 Credits:    3

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    4

 CIP:    15.0613

 EPC:    MATPDBAS

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Explore and implement several iterations of the product design to confirm functionality, customer satisfaction, and manufacturability. Start with feasibility studies; then, move to visual and functional prototypes. The culminating project runs the alpha prototype through the Product Validation process.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: BASPD Director permission.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 11

Lab: 44

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory N/A  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Produce physical models for analysis using appropriate modeling tools.
2. Interpret CAD data through finite element analysis.
3. Determine validity of a design concept as it relates to product design and market needs.
4. PROGRAM OUTCOME: Implement various strategies for concept testing of a new product prototype in an industrial environment.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Physical prototypes.
2. Analytical prototypes.
3. Comprehensive prototypes.
4. Focused prototypes.