This course is the third in the sequence of engineering and design courses. Design teams (frequently crossing engineering disciplines) define a problem of modest complexity, with attention to the benefits and risks to users, the environment and society. Students learn and apply methods for idea generation, evaluation of design alternatives and refinement of solutions, which may include a preliminary simulation or software analysis. Technical writing emphasizes revision for clarity and cohesion. Students learn to develop evidence-based arguments and apply this to defend design solutions in terms of primary function, safety, economics, and environmental and societal risks and benefits. Team skills including leadership, interdisciplinary collaboration and conflict resolution are further developed. Project management, in the context of bringing together time, money and people, is practiced. Students reflect and receive feedback on their design process to foster growth in areas including lifelong learning, teamwork, project management and professional behaviour.
This course is the third in the sequence of engineering and design courses. Design teams (frequently crossing engineering disciplines) define a problem of modest complexity, with attention to the benefits and risks to users, the environment and society. Students learn and apply methods for idea generation, evaluation of design alternatives and refinement of solutions, which may include a preliminary simulation or software analysis. Technical writing emphasizes revision for clarity and cohesion. Students learn to develop evidence-based arguments and apply this to defend design solutions in terms of primary function, safety, economics, and environmental and societal risks and benefits. Team skills including leadership, interdisciplinary collaboration and conflict resolution are further developed. Project management, in the context of bringing together time, money and people, is practiced. Students reflect and receive feedback on their design process to foster growth in areas including lifelong learning, teamwork, project management and professional behaviour.
