MECH 553 New Product Design and Development


3 semester hours

This course focuses on design for the environment (DFE) principles and methods to create sustainable products. The major themes include: design for environmental processing and manufacturing; design for environmental packaging; and design for disposal and reuse. Includes life cycle assessment (LCA) software tools, case studies, and design projects.

Lecture, 3 hours.

Senior or graduate standing required.

Majors only.




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