ENGR 1620 - PRODUCT DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
The focus of product design and development is integration of the marketing design and manufacturing functions of firms in creating new products in a diverse economy that is experiencing rapid growth. Students will analyze several case-studies within the Indian context to study the multiple stages involved with new product creation, design, engineering, and production. The importance of creating new products suited for rural-agricultural settings which are eco-friendly and satisfy sustainable economic communities will be addressed throughout the course. Topics include: discuss the set of tools and methods for product design and development; develop abilities to create a new product; awareness of the role of multiple functions in creating a new product (e.g. Marketing, finance, industrial design, engineering, production); ability to coordinate multiple, interdisciplinary tasks in order to achieve a common objective (examine local conditions, needs and constraints; case studies (to be gathered from various sources).
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Letter Grade

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