B.E. (Computer Engineering) Design Thinking Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026
The University has moved this degree onto NEP 2020 one year at a time. The first and second years are NEP 2020 syllabi; the third and fourth years are still examined on the REV-2019 'C' Scheme, which is what the University sets for them this year.
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Syllabus for Design Thinking
Module 0: Prerequisite
- No perquisites
Module I: Introduction to Design Thinking
- Introduction to Design Thinking: Definition, Comparison of Design Thinking and traditional problem-solving approach, Need for Design Thinking approach, Key tenets of Design Thinking, 5 stages of Design Thinking (Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, Test) Self-learning Topics: Design thinking case studies from various domains https://www.design-thinking-association.org/explore design-thinking-topics/external-links/design thinking-case-study-index
Module II: Empathy
- Empathy: Foundation of empathy, Purpose of empathy, Observation for empathy, User observation technique, Creation of empathy map Self-learning Topics: Creation of empathy maps https://www.interactiondesign.org/literature/topics/e mpathy-mapping
Module III: Define
- Define: Significance of defining a problem, Rules of prioritizing problem solving, Conditions for robust problem framing, Problem statement and POV Self-learning Topics: Creating a Persona – A step-by-step guide with tips and examples https://uxpressia.com/blog/how-to-create-persona guide-examples
Module IV: Ideate
- Ideate: What is ideation? Need for ideation, Ideation techniques, Guidelines for ideation: Multi disciplinary approach, Imitating with grace, Breaking patterns, Challenging assumptions, Looking across value chain, Looking beyond recommendation, Techniques for ideation: Brainstorming, Mind mapping Self-learning Topics: How To Run an Effective Ideation Workshop: A Step-By-Step Guide https://uxplanet.org/how-to-run-an-effective ideation-workshop-a-step-by-step-guide-d520e41b 1b96
Module V: Prototype
- Prototype: Low and high-fidelity prototypes, Paper prototype, Story board prototype, Scenario prototype
Module VI: Test
- Test: 5 guidelines of conducting test, The end goals of test: Desirability, Feasibility and Viability, Usability testing
Textbooks
- 1 Design Your Thinking: The Mindsets, Toolsets, and Skill Sets for Creative Problem-solving, Pavan Soni, Penguin Random House India Private Limited
- 2 Design Thinking: Methodology Book, Emrah Yayichi, 2016
- 3 Handbook of Design Thinking: Christian Mueller-Roterberg, 2018
- 1 Design Thinking for Strategic Innovation: What They Can't Teach You at Business or Design School, Idris Mootee, Wiley, 2013
- 2 Change by Design, Tim Brown, Harper Business, 2009 Online Resources:
Reproduced from the University of Mumbai syllabus for B.E. (Computer Engineering) under NEP 2020, in force from the academic year 2025-26. Wording is as printed in that syllabus. Module numbering is as printed there too.
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