ME EN 479

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Singapore International Product Design and Development

Mechanical Engineering Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering

Course Description

Fundamental concepts of international product development. Introduction to a structured design process. Experience working in international, multi-cultural engineering teams. Lectures, design projects, and industrial site visits in Singapore.

When Taught

Spring Term

Fixed/Max

3

Fixed

3

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0

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Product Development Process

Learning Outcome

1. Students should know how to employ a structured approach to the product development process

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International Teams

Learning Outcome

2. Students should gain experience in working in international, multi-cultural design teams

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Cultural Factors in Product Development

Learning Outcome

3. Students should gain appreciation for a foreign culture and recognize the role of cultural factors in product development

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Design and Prototyping

Learning Outcome

4. Students should gain hands-on design and prototyping experience

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Design Communication

Learning Outcome

5. Students should gain experience in communicating design work through oral presentations and written reports.