Mastering the Engineering Design Process: Concept Evaluation

Mastering the Engineering Design Process: Concept Evaluation

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to understand the engineering design process and the concept evaluation methods.

What do you already know about the engineering design process and concept evaluation?

Slide 1: Introduction to Engineering Design Process

What is the engineering design process? It is a series of steps that engineers follow to come up with a solution to a problem.

Slide 2: Steps of Engineering Design Process

The steps include defining the problem, conducting research, brainstorming, prototyping, testing, and refining the solution.

Slide 3: Importance of Concept Evaluation

Why is concept evaluation important in the engineering design process? It helps in selecting the best solution and ensures its feasibility.

Slide 4: Methods of Concept Evaluation

There are various methods such as decision matrices, SWOT analysis, and cost-benefit analysis used for concept evaluation.

Slide 5: Decision Matrices

A decision matrix is a table that allows the comparison of different alternatives based on multiple criteria.

Slide 6: SWOT Analysis

SWOT analysis involves assessing the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of a concept.

Slide 7: Cost-Benefit Analysis

Cost-benefit analysis compares the costs of a concept with its expected benefits to determine its economic feasibility.

Slide 8: Conclusion

In conclusion, understanding the engineering design process and concept evaluation is crucial for successful engineering solutions.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.