Fundamentals of Innovation and Design Thinking — BTEUP Electronics 3rd Semester Syllabus 2026-27

Fundamentals of Innovation and Design Thinking — What This Subject Is About

To build a strong foundation in innovation and design thinking — creating ideas through structured brainstorming and validating them with 3D printing and confirmatory testing — an iterative process for understanding user needs, challenging assumptions, redefining problems and creating innovative solutions.

Subject 3.7(b) — Open Elective-1, Option 2 (Theory) • Qualifying (Q) • 2 Credits • L 2 – P 0 • Choose this OR Product Design and Development • 3rd Semester — Electronics Engineering • Session 2026–27

What You Will Study

Unit 1 — Industrial Safety Practices (4 Periods, 12%)

(i) Types and use of fire extinguishers. (ii) Safe handling and maintenance of tools and equipment. (iii) Importance of using proper tools. (iv) Occupational safety and health (OSH) practices.

Staying safe in a workshop: fire extinguishers, correct tool use and occupational safety and health.

Unit 2 — Introduction to Innovation & Design Thinking (6 Periods, 22%)

(i) Definition, types, and necessity of innovation. (ii) Linear vs non-linear innovation; open vs closed models. (iii) Design thinking: principles, mindset, and value. (iv) Risk-reward analysis in innovation. (v) From innovation to start-up: key steps. (vi) Scoping and foundational principles of design thinking.

What innovation is, how design thinking works, and the path from an innovative idea to a start-up.

Unit 3 — Design Thinking Tools & Idea Generation (6 Periods, 22%)

(i) Brainstorming techniques and tools. (ii) Phases of design thinking: Explore, Empathize, Experiment, Engage, Evolve. (iii) Tools: SCOPES, STEEP, POEMS, SCAMPER. (iv) Deep user needs analysis (SPICE). (v) Idea selection, concept development, prototyping. (vi) Storytelling, co-creation, strategic alignment. (vii) Case studies.

The practical toolkit: brainstorming methods, the five phases of design thinking, and tools with names like SCAMPER and SPICE for understanding users deeply.

Unit 4 — Introduction to 3D Modeling & Additive Manufacturing (6 Periods, 22%)

(i) CAD tools, 3D modeling, product drawing & BOM. (ii) Prototyping basics and its industrial role. (iii) Additive vs traditional manufacturing. (iv) Types of 3D printers, components, working, software (slicing). (v) Laser cutting basics, process, applications, pros & cons. (vi) Case studies and latest advancements.

Turning an idea into a physical prototype with CAD, 3D printing and laser cutting.

Unit 5 — Start-Up & Projection Plan (6 Periods, 22%)

(i) Basics of management, leadership, HR, communication, and production. (ii) Entrepreneurial concepts and forms of business. (iii) Start-up essentials: planning, research, vision, model, operations. (iv) Business modeling, market positioning, financial analysis. (v) Start-up success factors and common failure points. (vi) Case studies and project work.

The business side: planning a start-up, understanding the market and money, and why some start-ups succeed and others fail.

Complete Syllabus

The full examination scheme, the complete practicals list and the reference books from the official syllabus. The unit-wise topics are in the "What You Will Study" section above.

Examination Scheme

Units at a Glance

Reference Books

Reference books are not listed for this subject in the official syllabus.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many marks is Fundamentals of Innovation and Design Thinking worth in the 3rd semester?
Open Elective-1: Fundamentals of Innovation and Design Thinking (3.7(b)) is N/A (Q) marks. It is a qualifying (Q) subject: you must appear and pass, but its marks are not counted for percentage or division. The full scheme table is in the Complete Syllabus section above.

Which units carry the most weightage in Fundamentals of Innovation and Design Thinking?
Start-Up & Projection Plan and Introduction to Innovation & Design Thinking and Introduction to 3D Modeling & Additive Manufacturing and Design Thinking Tools & Idea Generation, 22% each. The full unit-wise weightage table is in the Complete Syllabus section above.

Which books should I refer to for Fundamentals of Innovation and Design Thinking?
Reference books are not listed for this subject in the official syllabus.

Is Fundamentals of Innovation and Design Thinking a theory subject or a practical subject?
It is assessed as theory (q) — see the examination scheme in the Complete Syllabus section above.

How can I download the Fundamentals of Innovation and Design Thinking syllabus PDF?
The PDF is free to download — use the download link in the Download section below. It is prepared by KAMALDNP Academy from the official BTEUP syllabus.

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Source: BTEUP 2nd Year curriculum (folder2627), approved in C.D.C. meeting held on 16.07.2026. Topic lists follow the official syllabus; short explanations are the author's own plain-English summaries, not syllabus text. Please confirm with your own polytechnic for any local changes.