A process oriented class in engineering design: how it works

Author

Gentili, K.L. ; Trevisan, M.S.

Volume

2

fYear

1997

fDate

5-8 Nov 1997

Firstpage

972

Abstract

This paper describes techniques that are used in competency-based, introductory engineering design courses. Material used in the course has been produced and developed by the TIDEE (Transferable Integrated Design in Engineering Education) coalition, an NSF sponsored project with principal investigators at Washington State University, Tacoma Community College and the University of Washington. The course develops creative problem solving techniques, communication and teamwork skills. It emphasizes process improvement rather than evaluating the product and results. This provides an opportunity for students to take risks, try new approaches and gain confidence

Keywords

design engineering; educational courses; engineering education; USA; communication; introductory engineering design courses; problem solving techniques; process improvement; process-oriented class; projects; students; teamwork skills; university; Atmospheric measurements; Decision making; Design engineering; Educational institutions; Engineering education; Iterative methods; Performance gain; Problem-solving; Process design; Teamwork;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Frontiers in Education Conference, 1997. 27th Annual Conference. Teaching and Learning in an Era of Change. Proceedings.

Conference_Location

Pittsburgh, PA

ISSN

0190-5848

Print_ISBN

0-7803-4086-8

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/FIE.1997.636018

Filename

636018