ME 4307:Design for X

3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ME 3201 and Engineering Standing
This course covers a set of topics that are important while designing a product for a successful life cycle. This involves an established range of topics, guidelines and standards, that should be followed during the design process. In Design for X or DFX, the ‘X’ is interchangeable with one of many topics depending on the particular objectives of the design. These DFX guidelines make a product functional, economical, and environmentally friendly. Particular focus in this course will be on manufacturability, assembly, quality, standards, environment, and Life Cycle Assessment.