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Activity 1: Overview
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This activity will explain what ‘engineering design’ means:
- You will explore the various fields of engineering in which design is practised, such as mechanical engineering.
- You will explain that engineering designers work towards outputs, such as technical drawings.
- You will classify engineering design activity types based on the novelty of the product being designed.
There will be a discussion and then short quiz to test your understanding.
Please enjoy going through the activities of this activity, and prepare yourself to take notes of essential terms and concepts.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this activity, you should be able to:
- Describe the meaning of ‘engineering design’ in one sentence.
- Describe the 5 types of engineering design.
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Fundamental Skills in Engineering Design
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