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This course is the third of a two, three or four semester sequence in Product Design. It is intended for students in the ChemBE master’s program. This course guides the student through the complex process of new product design. Product design concerns the recognition of customer needs, the creation of suitable specifications, and the selection of best products to fulfill needs. It also requires consideration of safety of product production workers, public safety and environment impact. Students work in small teams to develop a new product idea, design the product and then iterate on prototype development. Students report weekly both orally and in writing on their accomplishments. Time is allowed so that laboratory tests can be performed and/or prototypes can be built. Note that generally at least two courses, 540.691 and 540.692, must be taken to complete the prototype development. These courses can be started in any term.