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Problem Solving
When is Problem Solving Covered?
Spend Class 1.1
and Class 3.1 discussing the aspects of problem solving.
*Explanation
of Class Numbering System
Objectives
| Class 1.1: |
Define: Problem and its many types |
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Define: Problem Solving |
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Understand the difficulties of solving problems
and how to overcome them |
| Class 3.1: |
Learn problem solving methods and techniques
used to solve problems |
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Learn what skills are used in problem solving
methods |
Class Agenda
| Class 1.1: |
Lecture Material on problem solving methods |
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5 min individual exercise |
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5 min pair exercise |
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3 min team exercise |
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HW assignment |
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Additional PP slides used to define problems
and problem solving |
| Class 3.1: |
RAT |
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Lecture Material |
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5 min individual exercise |
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15 min team exercise |
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2 HW assignments |
Why is Problem Solving Important?
Problem Solving is one of the most
important basic skills of engineering. From the success of a company/design
project to communication among co-workers and peers, everything
revolves around an engineer's ability to solve a variety of problems
specific to their discipline and also their daily life.
The following Problem Solving Method is important
to remember and implement:
| 1) Identify and define the problem |
| 2) Assemble a design team |
| 3) Identify constraints and criteria for success |
| 4) Search for solutions |
| 5) Analyze each potential solution |
| 6) Choose the "best" solution |
| 7) Document the solution |
| 8) Communicate the solution to management |
| 9) Construct the solution |
| 10) Verify and evaluate the performance of
the |
Links to Class Materials
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