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MODL 2246

New Product Development

Credits: 3

Description: This course covers the exploration of the entire set of activities required to develop a new concept through the understanding and implementation of research, design and manfacturing that influence the creation of the model or product. Prerequisite(s): None

Credit Breakdown: 2/1/0 (Lecture/Lab/On the job training)


Outline

This course should help you gain the following abilities and competencies.

Core Abilities

  1. Demonstrate effective communication/interaction skills.
  2. Demonstrate thinking/active learning skills.

Competencies

  1. Identify the product design process
  2. Apply the product design process
  3. Demonstrate the product design process
  4. Identify product design solutions
  5. Demonstrate product design solutions
  6. Analyze product design solutions
  7. Identify product design constraints
  8. Analyze product design constraints
  9. Utilize the internet for research of patents
  10. Demonstrate team interaction
  11. Identify safety issues related to new product development
  12. Apply problem-solving techniques to project design and construction

Guidelines for Success

ADA

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, learners are encouraged to register with the Learning Services Director in the Learning Enrichment Center for assistance with accommodations. It is the learner's responsibility to voluntarily and confidentially disclose information regarding the nature and extent of a disability. The college cannot assume responsibility for providing accommodations or services to learner's who have not identified themselves as having a qualifying disability.

Last Updated: 2011-05-23