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Content
Course Tabs
- Overview
- Teaching and Learning
- Assessment and Learning Outcomes
- Student Feedback, Support and Charter
Overview
Course Prescription
Advanced topics in the engineering design and development of new manufactured products, taking an integrated approach including technical, commercial, and user aspects. Theory is linked to practice through multidisciplinary teams engaging in projects and case studies.
Course Overview
Welcome to the ENGGEN705 course at the Faculty of Engineering. This course is offered to final-year undergraduate honours engineering students and postgraduate students who are interested in developing innovative new products to solve various issues and problems faced by the targeted end users of a new product.
Potential students are encouraged to enrol in this course as soon as possible because the maximum intake for this course is only 60 students.
This course is helpful for prospective students who want to become product development engineers and managers in public and private sectors such as Fisher & Paykel and also for students who have an entrepreneurial mindset to start a new company.
This course follows Collaboration-Based learning (CBL) and Problem-based Learning (PBL) principles, introduces key issues, and provides the student with a wide range of general engineering designs and the development of new products with innovation as a main focus. As this is a postgraduate-level course, students are also required to do some work, such as a literature review and market research based on Self-Directed Learning (SDL) principles.
The course covers topics from ideation to prototyping, with a particular focus on starting a new business as one of the learning outcomes. Successful development of newly manufactured products and bringing them to market requires integration and consideration of a range of technical, commercial, and human/social issues. This course introduces key issues and provides the student with a range of methods to address each issue covered. Students will apply the concepts and methods in the context of team projects. Topics covered in this course include:
- New Product Development (NPD), Teams and Management Skills for Engineers
- Washington Accord for knowledge profile and engineering graduate attributes
- Characteristics for Engineering Leadership
- Introduction to Innovation and the Future of Product Engineering
- Ideation and Idea Screening tools
- SWOT Analysis and Project Management for NPD
- Unique Value Propositions (UVP) and Business Model Canvas (BMC)
- Porter's Five Forces for Competitor Analysis
- Market Size Analysis, Market Trends and Market Validation
- Human Factors Engineering (HFE) and User Centred Design (UCD)
- Understanding User Needs, Requirements and Kano Analysis
- Hardware Design, Morphological Matrix and Conceptual Design Methods for NPD
- Prototyping in new product development
- Inclusive Design and Industrial Design
- Design for Environment
- Ethics, Sustainability and PESTEL Analysis in NPD
- Product Architecture and Modularity
- Entrepreneurship and Intellectual Property Management for start-up
- Commercialisation Pathway to Market
- Business funding strategies for a start-up
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The course is taught on-site at the University city campus. The students are required to attend all lectures as per the timetable provided and are expected to actively participate in class group work exercises and weekly tutorials to achieve effective learning outcomes.
There is NO written exam in this course, and 100% of the work is based on individual and group work assignments for the learning outcome assessments.
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Course Director
Dr M.M.Maran Ph.D
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Course Administrator
Haohao Su
Workload Expectations
This course is a standard 15-point course and students are expected to spend on average 10 hours per week involved in each 15-point course that they are enrolled in. Because there is no teaching for two weeks on this course (during systems week and P4P submission week) you should expect to either work independently and in your team during these weeks OR distribute the corresponding 20 hours of work over the other 10 weeks of the course.
For this course, on a typical week, you can expect 2 hours of lectures and a 2 hour scheduled tutorial, with the remaining hours spent on reading and thinking about the content, and working on assignments.
Course Prerequisites, Corequisites and Restrictions
Prerequisite : must have completed ENGGEN 303 AND must be with a B or higher
Restriction : must not have completed ENGGEN 405, ENGGEN 410, MGMT 305, ENGGEN 401, ENGGEN 701
Locations and Semesters Offered
| Location | Semester |
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| City | Semester One |
Teaching and Learning
Campus Experience
Lectures will be delivered in person and also available as recordings. Other learning activities including labs/clinics will not be available as recordings.
The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable. Attendance is required at certain scheduled activities to complete components of the course. \
There is no final exam in this course.\
Learning Resources
Taught courses use a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas to provide students with learning materials including reading lists and lecture recordings (where available). Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.
Additional Information on Learning Resources
There is no prescribed text book. Learning resources will be provided digitally on Canvas. Some individual/team research will be required outside of these provided resources.
Copyright
The content and delivery of content in this course are protected by copyright. Material belonging to others may have been used in this course and copied by and solely for the educational purposes of the University under license.
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You may copy the course content for the purposes of private study or research, but you may not upload onto any third-party site, make a further copy or sell, alter or further reproduce or distribute any part of the course content to another person.
Health and Safety
Students must complete lab inductions. Students are expected to adhere to the guidelines outlined in the Health and Safety section of the Engineering Undergraduate Handbook.
Learning Continuity
In the event of an unexpected disruption, we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and course assessment continues to meet the principles of the University’s assessment policy. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator/director, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the university website for information about how to proceed.
Other Information
All students are expected to contribute equally to team projects and to participate proactively in team management. A structured peer assessment system will be used and considered when assigning final marks.
Academic Integrity
The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed for potential plagiarism or other forms of academic misconduct, using computerised detection mechanisms.
Similarly, research students must meet the University’s expectations of good research practice. This requires:
- Honesty - in all aspects of research work
- Accountability - in the conduct of research
- Professional courtesy and fairness – in working with others
- Good stewardship – on behalf of others
- Transparency – of research process and presentation of results
- Clarity - communication to be understandable, explainable and accessible
For more information on the University’s expectations of academic integrity, please see the Academic Conduct section of the University policy hub.
Disclaimer
Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about taught courses is made available to enrolled students in Canvas.
Students may be asked to submit assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. In exceptional circumstances changes to elements of this course may be necessary at short notice. Students enrolled in this course will be informed of any such changes and the reasons for them, as soon as possible, through Canvas.
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Assessment and Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
| CLO # | Outcome | Programme Capability Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Identify and explain an understanding of problems and issues for the need for innovative new product development. | BE(Hons) - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Programme Capabilities Apply contextual knowledge to assess societal, health and safety, legal and cultural issues (including the principles of Te Tiriti O Waitangi), to solve complex engineering problems in accordance with responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice locally, in Te Moananui-ā-Kiwa and the world (WA6) Analyse and evaluate the impact of professional engineering work to solve complex engineering problems in societal and environmental contexts with holistic considerations for sustainable development (WA7) Conduct investigations of complex engineering problems using research methods, research-based knowledge, design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions (WA4) Communicate effectively, respectfully and inclusively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, taking into account cultural, language, and learning differences using a range of technologies and formats (WA10) |
| 2 | Develop and analyse existing mechanical designs using modelling methods to appreciate design issues and principles to prepare a technical report with integrated consideration of selected technical, commercial and human/societal issues. | BE(Hons) - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Programme Capabilities Apply contextual knowledge to assess societal, health and safety, legal and cultural issues (including the principles of Te Tiriti O Waitangi), to solve complex engineering problems in accordance with responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice locally, in Te Moananui-ā-Kiwa and the world (WA6) Analyse and evaluate the impact of professional engineering work to solve complex engineering problems in societal and environmental contexts with holistic considerations for sustainable development (WA7) Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing and engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialisation, considering multiple perspectives and knowledge systems to develop solutions to complex engineering problems (WA1) Create, select, apply, and recognize limitations of appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including measurements, modelling and prediction, to solve complex engineering problems (WA5) Conduct investigations of complex engineering problems using research methods, research-based knowledge, design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions (WA4) Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes to meet identified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon, as well as resource, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations as required (WA3) Communicate effectively, respectfully and inclusively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, taking into account cultural, language, and learning differences using a range of technologies and formats (WA10) Collaborate effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse and inclusive multi-disciplinary teams in face-to-face, remote and distributed settings, influencing work and in the service of others (WA9) |
| 3 | Develop and demonstrate an understanding of business plan report of a new product developed for a potential investor that integrates several disciplinary specialisations and requires independent research. | BE(Hons) - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Programme Capabilities Analyse and evaluate the impact of professional engineering work to solve complex engineering problems in societal and environmental contexts with holistic considerations for sustainable development (WA7) Create, select, apply, and recognize limitations of appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including measurements, modelling and prediction, to solve complex engineering problems (WA5) Conduct investigations of complex engineering problems using research methods, research-based knowledge, design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions (WA4) Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes to meet identified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon, as well as resource, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations as required (WA3) Communicate effectively, respectfully and inclusively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, taking into account cultural, language, and learning differences using a range of technologies and formats (WA10) Collaborate effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse and inclusive multi-disciplinary teams in face-to-face, remote and distributed settings, influencing work and in the service of others (WA9) Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and norms of engineering practice, adhering to relevant national and international laws. Demonstrate an understanding of the need for diversity and inclusion (WA8) |
| 4 | Articulate and demonstrate the final product development project prototype and skills learned for the effective business development of an engineering product. | BE(Hons) - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Programme Capabilities Apply contextual knowledge to assess societal, health and safety, legal and cultural issues (including the principles of Te Tiriti O Waitangi), to solve complex engineering problems in accordance with responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice locally, in Te Moananui-ā-Kiwa and the world (WA6) Analyse and evaluate the impact of professional engineering work to solve complex engineering problems in societal and environmental contexts with holistic considerations for sustainable development (WA7) Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing and engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialisation, considering multiple perspectives and knowledge systems to develop solutions to complex engineering problems (WA1) Use knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering principles, and research literature to identify, formulate, analyse and solve complex engineering problems and reach substantiated conclusions (WA2) Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes to meet identified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon, as well as resource, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations as required (WA3) Communicate effectively, respectfully and inclusively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, taking into account cultural, language, and learning differences using a range of technologies and formats (WA10) Collaborate effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse and inclusive multi-disciplinary teams in face-to-face, remote and distributed settings, influencing work and in the service of others (WA9) Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and norms of engineering practice, adhering to relevant national and international laws. Demonstrate an understanding of the need for diversity and inclusion (WA8) Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability for i) independent and life-long learning ii) adaptability to new and emerging technologies and iii) critical thinking in the broadest context of technological change (WA11) |
| 5 | Describe, analyse and interpret the new product development process learned from ideation to prototyping, record minutes of project meetings to produce a design journal workbook, and critically reflect on the learning from all the lecture topics. | BE(Hons) - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Programme Capabilities Apply contextual knowledge to assess societal, health and safety, legal and cultural issues (including the principles of Te Tiriti O Waitangi), to solve complex engineering problems in accordance with responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice locally, in Te Moananui-ā-Kiwa and the world (WA6) Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing and engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialisation, considering multiple perspectives and knowledge systems to develop solutions to complex engineering problems (WA1) Create, select, apply, and recognize limitations of appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including measurements, modelling and prediction, to solve complex engineering problems (WA5) Use knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering principles, and research literature to identify, formulate, analyse and solve complex engineering problems and reach substantiated conclusions (WA2) Conduct investigations of complex engineering problems using research methods, research-based knowledge, design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions (WA4) Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes to meet identified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon, as well as resource, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations as required (WA3) Communicate effectively, respectfully and inclusively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, taking into account cultural, language, and learning differences using a range of technologies and formats (WA10) Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability for i) independent and life-long learning ii) adaptability to new and emerging technologies and iii) critical thinking in the broadest context of technological change (WA11) |
Assessments
| Assessment Type | Assessment Percentage | Assessment Classification |
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| Idea Pitch | 5 | Individual Coursework |
| Project Report1 | 25 | Group & Individual Coursework |
| Project Final Report2 | 30 | Group Coursework |
| Final Oral Presentation | 20 | Group & Individual Coursework |
| Design Journal and Reflection On Learning(ROL) | 20 | Individual Coursework |
Assessment to CLO Mapping
| Assessment Type | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
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| Idea Pitch | |||||
| Project Report1 | |||||
| Project Final Report2 | |||||
| Final Oral Presentation | |||||
| Design Journal and Reflection On Learning(ROL) |
Student Feedback, Support and Charter
Student Feedback
Feedback on taught courses is gathered from students at the end of each semester through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions. Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students. In addition, class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.
Additional Information on Student Feedback
Based on feedback from 2023, one assessment will be reduced in scope to reduce student workload, however, the topics assessed will remain similar.
Class representatives
Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.
Tuākana
Tuākana is a multi-faceted programme for Māori and Pacific students providing topic specific tutorials, one-on-one sessions, test and exam preparation and more. Explore your options at Tuakana Learning Communities.
Inclusive Learning
All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.
Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website.
Wellbeing
We all go through tough times during the semester, or see our friends struggling. There is lots of help out there - please see the Support Services page for information on support services in the University and the wider community.
Special Circumstances
If your ability to complete assessed work is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due. If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page. This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.
Student Charter and Responsibilities
The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter.
Student Academic Complaints and Disputes
Students with concerns about teaching including how a course is delivered, the resources provided, or supervision arrangements, have the right to express their concerns and seek resolution. The university encourages informal resolution where possible, as this is quicker and less stressful. For information on the informal and formal complaints processes, please refer to the Student Academic Complaints Statute in the Student Policies and Guidelines section of the Policy Hub.
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ENGGEN 705 - Engineering Product Development - V2.5 - Effective From: Summer Semester 2025 (Published: 2026-01-23)