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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL AND INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

MECH 592 / Product Design

MECH 752 / Advanced Special Topic II

Semester: FALL 2019

Instructor Information
Name: Dr. Faris Tarlochan
Academic title: Professor
Office: H 103
Phone: 4403 4367
E-mail: faris.tarlochan@qu.edu.qa
Office Hours: Thursday 4 – 5 pm

Class/Laboratory Schedule
Lecture Time: 5.00 pm – 7.50 pm
Days: Thursdays
Location: G209

Coordinator Information
Name: Dr. Faris Tarlochan

Course Information
Catalog Description:

This course covers the basics of design philosophy, methodology, principles, and theory as a
foundation for surveying current research areas in the product development process. A brief
introduction to concurrent design and life cycle design is followed by addressing the application
of the design process to problem solving. The relationship between creativity and the design
process is explored by using tools for solving engineering system design and synthesis problems.
Computer, mathematical, and/or physical modeling of the problem and solution, the axiomatic
design approach, Taguchi robust design, design of experiments, and prototyping are strongly
emphasized topics.

Credits: 3 Contact Hours: 3

Textbook(s): David G. Ullman, “ The Mechanical Design Process”, 4th Edition, McGraw
Hill

Course Objectives:
The overall objective of this course is to apply correct mechanical design process in developing
a functionalable product for customers.

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Course Learning Outcomes (CLO):

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

CLO 1: Design a functionable product that fulfills the customers requirements

CLO 2: Work in teams professionally and effectively
CLO 3: Communicate effectively, both oral and written
CLO 4: Evaluate the most suitable alternative solution to solve a problem based on
functionality, cost, impact to environment, societal considerations, standards, etc.

Method of Instruction

Lectures: A combination of multimedia, white board and active learning (group discussions and
presentations). Case studies will also be used as an instructional tool

Project Description:
Your team should solve an engineering problem in Qatar that requires some sort of product
development. A prototype will be required to demonstrate the functional performance of the
product.

Topics Covered (tentative):

Week: Topics Comments / Tasks (after/during

Date each class)
W1:  Introduction to Course Requirements  All students will start to look for
29/08  Product Design (Chapter 1) potential projects
 Project Proposal (discussion)  Project Proposal Rubric will be
 Team Formation shared in class / BlackBoard

W2:  Introduction to Mechanical Design Process  Teams will have to decide on a

05/09 (Chapters 2 and 4) project title and scope ( in class)
 Progress Report 1:Project Proposal
Report Due 12/09 (soft copy PDF)
by 5 pm via email. (maximum 4
page not including cover page)

W3:  House of Quality (Chapter 6)  House of Quality Rubric will be

12/09  Sharing of case studies in class shared in class / BlackBoard
 In class exercises  Oral Presentation Rubrics will be
shared in class / BlackBoard
Progress Report 2: House of
Quality for project Due 19/09 (soft
copy PDF) by 5 pm via email.
(maximum 3 page not including
cover page)

W4: Progress Check 1: After 19/09 students should have a clear

19/09  Student in teams will do a 10 minutes oral idea on their project, customers
presentation requirements, design specifications,
targets and potential constraints

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 Fine tune the project proposal and House of

Quality (in class active participation)

W5:  Concept Generation (Chapter 7)  Concept Generation Rubric will be

26/09  Patent Search shared in class / BlackBoard
 In class activity on concept generation  Progress Report 3: Concept
Generation report Due 03/10 (soft
copy PDF) by 5 pm via email.
(maximum 4 page not including
cover page)

W6:  Concept Evaluation (Chapter 8)  Concept Evaluation Rubric will be

03/10  In class activity on concept evaluation shared in class / BlackBoard
 Progress Report 4: Concept
Evaluation report Due 10/10 (soft
copy PDF) by 5 pm via email.
(maximum 4 page not including
cover page)

W7: Progress Check 2: After 10/10 students should have a clear

10/10  Student in teams will do a 15 minutes oral idea on the concept they want to convert
presentation into a product.
 Fine tune concepts and concept selected
 Discussion on individual design related
study

W8:  Product Design – Engineering Analysis  Engineering Analysis Rubric will

17/10  BOM be shared in class / BlackBoard
W9:  Prototype development rubics will
24/10 Use basic engineering knowledge to be shared
W10: determine initial:  Progress Report 5: Engineering
(1) Sizing of the product Analysis report Due 31/10 (soft
31/10
(2) Material Selection copy PDF) by 5 pm via email.
(3) Engineering Drawings (autoCad
/Solidworks)

 In class activity on concept evaluation

W11:  Product Evaluation: Design For Cost,

07/11 Manufacture, Assembly, and Other
W12: Measures (Chapter 11)
14/11
W13:  Robust Design (Chapter 10) Students to work on Final Report
21/11
W14:  Course Closure and summary  Final Report Rubric will be shared
28/11 in class / BlackBoard
W15  FINAL ORAL PRESENTATION  FINAL REPORT Due 05/12 (soft
copy PDF) by 5 pm via email.
05/12  Display of working prototype

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Assessment Methods and Grading Policy

Progress Reports:
 Progress Report 1 5%
 Progress Report 2 5%
 Progress Report 3 5%
 Progress Report 4 5%
 Progress Report 5 5%

Oral Presentation
 Progress Check 1 5%
 Progress Check 2 5%
 Final Oral presentation 5%

Final Report: 30%

Individual Report: 20%

Working prototype: 10%

Computer/Software Usage
Solidworks, EXCEL, WORDS, POWERPOINT

Laboratory Projects
Students will be required to use the laboratories on campus to work on their projects.

Course Ground Rules

Attendance:
Class attendance is mandatory according to the Qatar University regulations. It is student’s
responsibility to keep track of his/her attendance and follow up the class notes, assignments, and
announcements in a missed session. Class attendance will be taken during the class.

Classroom Behavior/Participation:
My preferred classroom behavior is that all students actively participate in class. Participation of
the class through class discussions, asking and answering questions is highly encouraged.

Communication:
BlackBoard is the official way of communication
Please use proper English in your email communication so that I can help you better

General Rules:
Late submissions WILL NOT be tolerated. Any late submission will receive a ZERO as a score

Other Policies: Please follow/adhere all academic policies in Qatar University

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Support for Students with Special Needs

It is Qatar University policy to provide educational opportunities that ensure fair, appropriate and
reasonable accommodation to students who have disabilities that may affect their ability to
participate in course activities or meet course requirements. Students with disabilities are
encouraged to contact their Instructor to ensure that their individual needs are met. The University
through its Special Needs Section will exert all efforts to accommodate for individuals’ needs.

Contact Information for Special Needs Section:

Tel-Female: (00974) 4403 3843
Tel-Male: (00974) 4403 3854
Location: Student Activities Building
Email: specialneeds@qu.edu.qa

Academic Support and Learning Resources

The University Student Learning Support Center (SLSC) provides academic support services
to male and female students at QU. The SLSC is a supportive environment where students
can seek assistance with academic coursework, writing assignments, transitioning to college
academic life, and other academic issues. SLSC programs include: Peer Tutoring, the
Writing Lab, Writing Workshops, and Academic Success Workshops. Students may also
seek confidential academic counseling from the professional staff at the Center.

Contact Information for Students Support and Learning Resources:

Tel: (00974) 4403 3876
Fax: (00974) 4403 3871
Location: Female Student Activities Building
E-mail: learningcenter@qu.edu.qa

Student Complaints Policy

Students at Qatar University have the right to pursue complaints related to faculty, staff, and other
students. The nature of the complaints may be either academic or non-academic. For more
information about the policy and processes related to this policy, you may refer to the student
handbook.

Declaration
This syllabus and contents are subject to changes in the event of extenuating circumstances. The
instructor (with approval of the Head of Department) reserves the right to make changes as
necessary. If changes are necessitated during the term of the course, the students will be notified
by email communication and posting the notification on the online teaching tool Blackboard. It
is the student’s responsibility to check on announcements made while they were absent.

Faculty Name: Prof. Dr. Faris Tarlochan

Last Modified: 1st June 2019

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Resourse Links:

A) Engineering Fundamentals
http://www.efunda.com/home.cfm
https://www.engineeringtoolbox.com
http://www.pwr-tools.com
http://www.gearhob.com/
http://www.futek.com/

B) Vendors
https://www.mcmaster.com/

C) Manufacturing Principles/ Cost estimator & Sustainability Related

www.custompartnet.com
https://www.sandvik.coromant.com
https://www.lcacalculator.com/
http://www.gabi-software.com/international/software/gabi-universities/
www.ecoinvent.org/partners/ecodesign-tools/ecodesign-tools.html
https://www.lifecycleinitiative.org
https://usetox.org/
https://www.lifecycleinitiative.org/applying-lca/usetox/

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