B.E. (Biomedical Engineering) Design Thinking Syllabus - Mumbai University

This is the Second Year Biomedical NEP 2020 syllabus under NEP 2020, in force from the academic year 2025-26. The University also publishes a REV-2019 'C' Scheme syllabus for these same two semesters, which is what ATKT candidates of the earlier batches sit. Check which scheme your examination form names before you revise.

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Syllabus for Design Thinking

Semester 4 · Second Year Biomedical NEP 2020 · 2 credits · 50 marks

Module 1

II IAT-II Design 50 Thinking Note: * Two hours of practical class to be conducted for full class as demo/discussion/theory. To introduce a learner to the principles of Design Thinking. To familiarize a learner with the process (stages) of Design Thinking. To introduce various design thinking tools. Study of the techniques for generation of solutions for a problem. To expose a learner to various case studies of Design Thinking. Create and test a prototype. Students will be able to … Compare traditional approach to problem solving with the Design Thinking approach and discuss the principles of Design Thinking Define a user persona using empathy techniques Frame a problem statement using various Design Thinking tools Use ideation techniques to generate a pool of solutions for a problem Create prototypes using different techniques Test the prototypes and gather feedback for refining the prototype DETAILED SYLLABUS: Module Detailed Content Hours Prerequisite No perquisites Introduction to Introduction to Design Thinking: 05 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) 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: 05 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.interaction design.org/literature/topics/empathy-mapping

Module III: Define Define: 05 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: 05 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 d520e41b1b96

Module V

Prototype Prototype: 03 Low and high-fidelity prototypes, Paper prototype, Story board prototype, Scenario prototype

Module VI

Test Test: 03 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. (Biomedical 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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