• Provide fundamental knowledge of engineering design principles
• Develop skills in technical drawing and interpretation of design documents
• Introduce computer-aided design (CAD) tools and techniques
• Enhance understanding of engineering materials and design standards
• Build problem-solving skills for simple engineering design tasks

Upon successful completion of the course, learners will be able to:

1. Understand basic design engineering concepts and processes.
2. Interpret technical drawings and engineering sketches.
3. Create basic 2D drawings using CAD software.
4. Identify engineering materials suitable for design applications.
5. Apply standard dimensioning and tolerancing methods.
6. Understand design documentation practices.
7. Demonstrate safe working practices in design environments.

Module 1: Introduction to Design Engineering

• Introduction to Design Engineering
• Engineering Design Process
• Design Thinking Concepts
• Problem Identification
• Design Requirements
• Concept Development
• Basic Engineering Calculations
• Design Terminology

Module 2: Engineering Drawing Fundamentals

• Drawing Instruments and Tools
• Line Types and Standards
• Orthographic Projection
• Isometric Drawing
• Sectional Views
• Dimensioning Techniques
• Tolerances and Fits
• Reading Engineering Drawings

Module 3: Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Basics

• Introduction to CAD Software
• CAD Interface Overview
• 2D Drawing Techniques
• Sketching Tools
• Editing Commands
• Layers and Annotations
• Printing and Plotting
• File Management

Module 4: Engineering Materials and Design Standards

• Types of Engineering Materials
• Material Properties
• Material Selection
• Design Standards
• Safety Factors
• Standard Components
• Codes and Specifications
• Material Testing Basics

Module 5: Design Documentation and Quality

• Design Documentation
• Bill of Materials (BOM)
• Revision Control
• Design Verification
• Quality Standards
• Design Review Methods
• Documentation Procedures
• Design Safety Considerations

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