CLUSTEREngineering and Technical

COURSEEngineering Design and Development

WVEIS CODE2036

Course Description:

In this elective Computer Integrated Manufacturing course, students work in teams to design and develop an original solution to a valid open-ended technical problem by applying the engineering design process. Students perform research to choose, validate, and justify a technical problem. After carefully defining the problem, teams design, build, and test their solutions while working closely with industry professionals who provide mentoring opportunities. Finally, student teams present and defend their original solution to an outside panel.

SKILL SETS

Problem Solving and Product Research

Prototype Design

Production

Product Testing and Revisions

Presentation

CIM VI Engineering Design and Development WVEIS 2036

Skill Set / Problem Solving and Product Research
Knowledge Objectives
2036.1 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
  • research

Performance Objectives
2036.2
2036.3
2036.4
2036.5
2036.6 / Students will
  • brainstorm problem statements for unique innovations or inventions.
  • write concise problem statements using technical writing skills.
  • document research that justifies the problem statement for the engineering design and development project.
  • conduct research to identify the difference between innovation and invention
  • sketch one invention and one innovation related to the technical problem.

Skill Set / Prototype Design
Knowledge Objectives
2036.7 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
  • prototype design.

Performance Objectives
2036.8
2036.9
2036.10
2036.11
2036.12
2036.13
2036.14
2036.15
2036.16
2036.17
2036.18
2036.19 / Students will
  • sketch all parts of their design solution including an isometric view of the
  • assembled product.
  • create a set of working drawings for their design solution.
  • interpret and apply the feedback they receive from experts to improve theirdesign solution.
  • refine their design solution, if necessary, based upon expert feedback.
  • document the project’s progress in their engineering notebooks.
  • identify safe practices for the use of tools and equipment.
  • create a detailed set of instructions for producing a testable prototypebased on the information gained through their research.
  • identify methods and sources for obtaining materials and supplies.
  • compile a materials list that includes vendors and cost for all necessarymaterials and equipment to build their prototype.
  • write a step-by-step procedure for the assembly of their prototype.
  • build a working prototype that can be tested.

Skill Set / Production
Knowledge Objectives
2036.20 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
  • production.

Performance Objectives
2036.21 / Students will
  • build a working prototype that can be tested.

Skill Set / Product Testing and Revisions
Knowledge Objectives
2036.22 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
  • product testing.

Performance Objectives
2036.23
2036.24
2036.25
2036.26
2036.27
2036.28
2036.29
2036.30
2036.31 / Students will
  • select and describe a valid testing method that will be used to accurately
  • evaluate their design solution’s ability to solve their problem.
  • prepare a description of the testing method that will be used to valid the
  • designed solution.
  • create a valid justification for the selected testing method.
  • devise a list of testing criteria that will be used to evaluate the success or
  • failure of their prototype testing
  • identify, define, and implement needed modifications to their testing methodbased on expert feedback and their ongoing research.
  • document their project’s progress in their engineer’s notebook..

Skill Set / Presentation
Knowledge Objectives
2036.32 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
  • public speaking.
  • presentations.

Performance Objectives
2036.33
2036.34 / Students will
  • identify appropriate techniques for delivering formal presentations.
  • orally present an effective technical presentation on the chosen designsolution.