Title: Define the engineering design process.
Course: Engineering Practicum IV (21047) > Section: Examining the Design Process

Definition should include the following steps:

- Identify the need or opportunity for an engineering solution.
- Define an engineering design problem.
- Identify the requirements and constraints of the design problem.
- Research potential solutions to the design problem.
- Generate (brainstorm) multiple solutions to the design problem.
- Sketch the solutions to the design problem.
- Evaluate the requirements and constraints of each solution to the design problem.
- Justify an optimal solution to the design problem.
- Create a model or prototype for the chosen solution to the design problem, using appropriate materials and processes.
- Determine the objectives for an engineering test of the solution to the design problem.
- Test the solution to the design problem, using mathematical, conceptual, and/or physical modeling, simulating, and optimizing.
- Evaluate the test results.
- Formulate an alternate solution to the design problem, if needed.
- Test the alternate solution, if needed.
- Present the final project report.
- Document the final project report.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is the engineering design process never ending?
- What is iteration?
- Why is it important to follow a design process?