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University of Leeds

Fundamental Skills in Engineering Design

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The engineering design process allows engineers to execute both small- and large-scale projects by applying scientific knowledge to the solution of technical problems. Understand the key principles and techniques of engineering design that will help you to develop in this field. In this course, you will explore the fundamental aspects of engineering design, including requirement gathering, problem-solving and project management. You will actively engage in real-world design scenarios, honing your problem-solving abilities and gaining hands-on experience. By the end of the course, you will be able to confidently gather requirements and solve complex problems, ensuring your designs contribute positively to society. Enrol now to learn key skills that may help you to start your professional journey in engineering design.

Syllabus

  • Week 1: Understanding engineering design
    • Welcome to Fundamental Skills in Engineering Design! The first week of the course will give you a basic understanding of what we mean by 'engineering design', as well as an exploration of the product life cycle. You will learn about the the engineering design process this week too, which is what designers do in order to come up with a new product. This will give you a solid foundation on which to build on in Week 2. Let's get started!
  • Week 2 : Engineering design in practice
    • Welcome to Week 2! This week you will examine some of the soft skills that you will need for a role in engineering design before moving on to look at a case study that will give you the opportunity to think about and practice some of the elements of conceptual design.

Taught by

AMMAR ALSALKA

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4.9 rating, based on 32 Class Central reviews

4.7 rating at Coursera based on 181 ratings

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  • Anonymous
    To whom it may concern,
    While I believe this is a great course for introducing Engineering design, I am unable to take the Final Assessment due to a message stating that I am not enrolled, even though I am. I reported this as an issue and I hope this is resolved soon, I would hate not to be able to complete the last step of such a wonderful course.
    Thank you,
    Daniel Kirio
  • Anonymous
    I recently completed the Fundamental Skills in Engineering Design course, and I must say it was an exceptional learning experience. This comprehensive course provided me with a solid foundation in engineering design principles and equipped me with essential skills necessary for success in the field.

    The course began by introducing the fundamental concepts of engineering design, ensuring that I had a clear understanding of the basics. It covered various essential topics such as problem identification, concept generation, prototype development, and design optimization. The course also emphasized the importance of effective communication, teamwork, and critical thinking in the design process.
  • Anonymous
    This course, Fundamental Skills in Engineering Design, provided a clear and comprehensive introduction to the engineering design process. The assignments helped me solidify my understanding of the concepts. The video lectures were well-organized, engaging and to the point.
    Overall, this course far surpassed my expectations and has equipped me with valuable skills in engineering design. I am grateful to everyone who prepared this course, and I would also like to thank the Click Start program for sponsoring my participation.
  • Anonymous
    I Just completed the course and I am grateful to the instructor(s) for putting this together. This course is useful in laying out the process behind designing a product and the methodology that designers can use and uses in their day to day life.

    The course is meant for beginners like me who have little clue into the design life of engineers.

    Thank you to everyone who contributed to this course.
  • Anonymous
    The course was in details and solutions to the design problems were provided. Week 2 was very interesting too where videos of the solar tracking device was shown. this further made engineering design so much fun to learn. the disadvantages of the 'over the wall' was talked about and soft skills that are important for a good engineer was discussed, including the important attributes of a good team
  • Anonymous
    The "Fundamental Skills in Engineering Design" course provided a solid foundation in understanding how engineering design is approached in real-world scenarios. The structured breakdown of design phases—problem clarification, conceptual design, embodiment design, and detail design—was especially helpful in visualizing the complete product development cycle.
  • Anonymous
    This course provided a simple and easy-to-understand overview of the principles of engineering design. I really enjoyed how it both gave me an introduction to both hard and soft skills, and provided enough information to help me understand where to focus more in order to grow in my work.
  • Anonymous
    I completed the course and found it useful as an introduction to ideas about design in general, engineering in general, and engineering design as a particular field as well. The concepts and methods covered are applicable, I feel, across other practice areas, not just engineering!
  • Anonymous
    This course has provided the necessary frameworks to think about engineering design in an efficient manner. My world view has definitely been impacted in a positive manner by appreciating the products i see on a daily basis and by often thinking about engineering.
  • Anonymous
    Great course with nice ellustrative videos and summary for every video. The assignment after every lesson was also good. The detailed explanation about each and every topic was very good. The language used in the course is easy to understand.
  • Anonymous
    Very good course. It provides fundamental principles to make you start thinking as a designer. I would happy if there was a second part to keep learning!!!
  • Anonymous
    This course is very educative and explanatory giving the overall concept of engineering design .I truly enjoy the course
  • Anonymous
    It gave a good overview of the skills needed to be a design engineer and how to successfully work in collaboration with others
  • Anonymous
    I find this course very helpful for a newbie to understand design goes beyond being able to use design software.
  • Anonymous
    As non engineering background learner in f this course, I found it absolutely exciting and very helpful. I can’t wait to take more advanced classes in engineering design to help me achieve my goals.
  • Anonymous
    Simply brilliant, the way this introduction to design has been structured and explained.
    I'm an engineering student. I'm required to complete a few engineering design & ethics modules, which I'm going through, right now. This course of Leed University has turned on many lights that help me to better see and understand the mechanics of the engineering design. I like the logical and smooth flow, from the product life cycle, to the design process, to the individual stages within the design process. It's been worth it the time and effort spent. I wish you follow it up with more concrete design courses on both mechanical and electrical & electronics engineering.

    Best regards,
    Jose Joao
  • Anonymous
    I recently completed the Fundamental Engineering Design online course and found it to be an exceptional learning experience. The course provided a comprehensive introduction to the engineering design process, covering key concepts, principles, and methodologies. The instructor's clear explanations, engaging lectures, and practical examples made the material easy to understand and apply. I appreciated the course's logical structure, which built upon previous lessons, and the opportunities to practice and reinforce learning through assignments and quizzes. Overall, I highly recommend this course to anyone seeking a solid foundation in engineering design.
  • Anonymous
    The "Fundamental Skills in Engineering Design" course from the University of Leeds via Coursera is an excellent resource for anyone looking to build a strong foundation in engineering design. The course covers key concepts such as problem-solving, brainstorming, and conceptual design, providing both theoretical knowledge and practical applications. The instructors are clear and engaging, making complex topics accessible. I particularly appreciated the real-world examples and the emphasis on developing critical thinking skills. This course is highly recommended for engineering students and professionals alike.
  • Anonymous
    I wanted to find out what an engineer actually does and how they come up with the design of their product. This course showed me exactly what I wanted. I have developed a great liking for the course and want to pursue engineering and take more courses in that path. I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to become an engineer. Though the math is needed for the designing part, the course was very careful not to go directly into higher math and so anyone with a minimum knowledge of math can certainly take this course. The instructor is very clear and precise in his lectures. Thank you.
  • Anonymous
    This course, Fundamental Skills in Engineering Design, provided a clear and comprehensive introduction to the engineering design process. The assignments helped me solidify my understanding of the concepts. The video lectures were well-organized, engaging and to the point.
    Overall, this course far surpassed my expectations and has equipped me with valuable skills in engineering design. I am grateful to everyone who prepared this course, and I would also like to thank the Click Start program for sponsoring my participation.
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