ELPD 1123 Project Ideation (2025)

Sem 1 2025/2026

COURSE CODE (COURSE NAME): ELPD1123 (PROJECT IDEATION)

COURSE SYNOPSIS:

Project Ideation is designed to solve the problems in the industry, particularly in the engineering field. It emphasizes the ability to identify industry-specific problems, effective communication, and ethical considerations. The course begins by equipping the student with the skills to recognize and analyse problems, so the students will delve into industry-specific challenges and opportunities through real-world scenarios. This course honed written and verbal communication skills, ensuring that ideas and solutions are clearly expressed to diverse stakeholders and helping the students to navigate complex ethical dilemmas while maintaining professional integrity. The students will also explore diverse ideation methodologies, such as design thinking and systems thinking, to approach complex engineering problems innovatively. Upon completion, the students will possess a valuable skill set, enabling them to identify industry-specific problems, communicate engineering solutions effectively, and address challenges with ethical considerations—a must for success in the engineering field.

COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

At the end of the course, student would be able to:

  • Generate innovative engineering ideas and solutions by applying diverse ideation methodologies, such as design thinking and systems thinking.
  • Critically evaluate ideas to ensure the engineering ideas and solutions shall be developed and executed in an ethical and sustainable manner.
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholder in  ensuring that engineering solutions are well-understood and embraced.
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