DESIGN ENGINEERING

This subject explores key concepts of sustainability and corporate social responsibility in project design and management. It enables students to apply tools, methodologies, and skills that integrate stakeholder expectations within the triple bottom line framework—profit, people, and the planet—in order to maximize project impact. It also covers fundamental concepts such as sustainability, stakeholder engagement, and impact assessment.

This subject provides both theoretical and practical training in the use of additive manufacturing technologies with ABS and PLA materials, as well as engineering tools applied to product fabrication. It also includes instruction on modern technologies such as laser cutting machines and computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM).

This subject introduces students to the functioning of electronic components and their specific roles in the design of electrical circuits. It equips students with the necessary knowledge to propose, design, and produce electronic boards that meet product requirements. The course also covers various electronic board manufacturing techniques and their integration with specialized software, enabling the incorporation of input and output devices (sensors and actuators) into a microcontroller to complete the control cycle.

This subject equips students with the knowledge and tools needed to integrate new technologies across all areas of a company, enabling adaptation to the demands of globalization beyond traditional constraints of space and time. This creative process requires a shift in mindset at all organizational levels—from top management to every employee—to foster a cross-cutting culture of innovation. Students will explore a range of digital tools applicable to various project phases and learn methodologies for thriving in both physical and digital environments.

This subject provides comprehensive theoretical training on projects involving innovation across all phases. It equips students with the knowledge and tools to formulate and evaluate feasible proposals based on an analysis of the innovation environment. The course also covers key concepts essential for decision-making in innovation projects.

This subject provides students with theoretical and practical knowledge about the materials used in engineering and architecture. It covers the analysis of properties, testing methods, regulations, manufacturing technologies, life cycles, and environmental sustainability. The course explores a wide range of materials, including metals and alloys, ceramics and glass, polymers and composites, as well as electronic, magnetic, and nanomaterials. This foundation enables students to identify and evaluate materials based on their characteristics, manufacturing methods, applications, quality standards, and environmental impact.

This subject teaches students techniques for data analysis, descriptive statistics, and probabilistic modeling, applying statistical inference methods to support decision-making in the design and development of products and services. Students will learn to analyze and interpret data from samples to make generalizations about the populations or processes of interest. The course also covers linear regression, experimental design, and the analysis of statistical experiments. All topics are applied using specialized statistical software.

This subject introduces key concepts for understanding customer needs and how markets adapt product offerings to meet demand while achieving a competitive advantage. The goal is to develop products that align with customer expectations. Emphasis is placed on product research throughout all stages of development to identify critical issues and prevent costly errors. The course also explores concept testing techniques to filter out unviable ideas, allowing for focused investment in products with the greatest potential for commercial success.

This subject provides students with modern product design methodologies such as TRIZ, Scrum, and Design Sprint to enhance creativity and translate ideas into feasible minimum viable products. It also introduces key concepts in anthropometry and industrial design. Through hands-on experience, students will design functional and aesthetic products intended for market launch, with a focus on generating positive impact for users.

This subject addresses communication standards for CAD/CAM/CAE systems and identifies the most commonly used interfaces. Students will work with Product Data Management (PDM) systems and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools to manage part and model data, manufacturing instructions, technical requirements, annotations, and documentation. The course also covers current communication protocols for CAM and CAE systems and guides students in selecting appropriate data management platforms and optimal interfaces for the effective integration of manufacturing systems.

This subject develops students' research skills and competencies, preparing them for the thesis process. It covers key topics essential for conducting academic research and emphasizes the main lines of inquiry that contribute to the advancement of the engineering field.