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IND 4630 - Product Design and Development Processes

3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
This course introduces students to the product design and development process from the lens of human factors engineering.  It includes a team project in which students are expected to propose an original design idea, conduct a needs assessment, develop and test a prototype, and create a financial analysis of the product of interest. This course introduces students to the product design and development process from the lens of human factors engineering.  It includes a team project in which students are expected to propose an original design idea, conduct a needs assessment, develop and test a prototype, and create a financial analysis of the product of interest. (prereq: IND 3600  or instructor consent) (quarter system prereq: IE 3621 or SS 464 or instructor consent)
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Apply the tools and methods used for product design and development from a human factors perspective
  • Possess more confidence in developing a new product
  • Be aware of the role of multiple functions in creating a new product (e.g., strategy, project management, finance, marketing, industrial design, human factors, engineering, production, supply chain, safety)
  • Coordinate necessary roles, functions, resources, tasks, etc. to achieve a common goal
  • Determine how to complete a needs assessment
  • Determine how to develop, complete, and test a design prototype
Prerequisites by Topic
  • Basic knowledge and understanding of human factors engineering including the systems approach to solving problems
  • Basic knowledge of engineering economics
Course Topics
  • An overview of human factors engineering and human-centered design
  • Design thinking
  • The Lean startup method
  • Customer discovery and needs assessment
  • Product specifications + scrum process
  • Creativity and concept generation
Coordinator
Dr. Leah Newman


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