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Diploma in Engineering Functional and Conceptual Design
In this free online course, learn about the models and methods involved in Functional and Conceptual Design Engineering.
Description
In this free online course, you are introduced to the world of Functional and Conceptual Design Engineering. You will explore the three Product Design Elements, as well as the process of developing a Product Mission Statement and how Product Functions are established. Demonstrations, problems, examples and assessment questions in this instructor-led video-based course, are designed to provide you with a comprehensive foundation, which will enable you to take serious steps into this career.
The course begins by introducing you to the stages in the Product Development Process. Then, the concept of developing a Mission Statement will be discussed, which conveys an exciting vision of the new product to be developed and the project goals. You will explore the concept of Functional Decomposition, a systematic process of transforming the customer's needs to a clear specification of the functional requirements of the product.
You will learn about the Birth and Growth of a product. You will gain insight into Reverse Engineering and Technical Questioning. You will discover the importance of carrying out a Customer Needs Analysis exercise. Finally, you will study Target Specifications, Product Architecture, and Concept Development. This course will be of interest to Functional and Conceptual Design Engineering students, or those professionals looking to enhance their career prospects in the Functional and Conceptual Design Engineering Industry. Why wait? Start this course today.
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Modules
Product Design
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Product Design - Learning Outcomes
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Introduction to Functional and Conceptual Design
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Birth and Growth of a Product
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Types of Product Design
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Stage-Gate and Spiral Design
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Product Development Stages
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Laboratory Exercise: Team Building
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Product Design - Lesson Summary
Design and Mission Statement
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Design and Mission Statement - Learning Outcomes
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Reverse Engineering and Redesign
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Technical Questioning and Mission Statement
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Mission Statement Examples
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Laboratory Exercise: Product Analysis
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Design and Mission Statement - Lesson Summary
Customer Needs
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Customer Needs - Learning Outcomes
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Identifying Customer Needs
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Customer Needs Analysis
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Product Specifications
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Laboratory Exercise: Electric Drill
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Customer Needs - Lesson Summary
Diploma in Engineering Functional and Conceptual Design - First Assessment
Design Specifications
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Design Specifications - Learning Outcomes
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Need-Metric Matrix
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Establishing Target Specifications
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House of Quality
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Laboratory Exercise: Water Dispenser
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Design Specifications - Lesson Summary
Product Functions
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Product Functions - Learning Outcomes
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Establishing Product Functions
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FAST Method
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Function Structure Approach
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Laboratory Exercise: Electrical Cooker and Kettle
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Product Functions - Lesson Summary
Product Architecture
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Product Architecture - Learning Outcomes
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Flow Method Example
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Product and Portfolio Architecture
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Portfolio Architecture Selection
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Laboratory Exercise: Vacuum Cleaner
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Product Architecture - Lesson Summary
Modular and Integrated Architecture
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Modular and Integrated Architecture - Learning Outcomes
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Product Architecture
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Identification of Modules
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Concept Development
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Modules and Concepts - Lesson Summary
Diploma in Engineering Functional and Conceptual Design - Second Assessment
Course assessment
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Discuss the Types of Product Design and the Product Development Stages
- Describe the Reverse Engineering and Redesign Product Development Processes
- Explain the process of converting Customer Needs into Product Specifications
- Describe the process of Establishing Product Functions using Customer Requirements
- Explain the Quality Function Deployment Concept
- Describe the Portfolio Architecture Selection using an Architecture Selection Chart
- Discuss the Identification of Modules and the Concept Design Process
Certification
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