Integrating Creative Problem Solving And Engineering Design
William Shelnutt, Monica Lumsdaine, Edward Lumsdaine
Abstract
Engineering design is the communication of a set of rational decisions obtained with creative problem solving for accomplishing certain stated objectives within prescribed constraints."How can engineering design be taught within the framework of this definition-what are the goals and building blocks?An innovative textbook demonstrates an integrated approach usable at the freshman and senior levels and for multi-level, mutidisciplinary projects.The textbook will be published by mid-June through McGraw-Hill's College Custom Series.The paper will describe the approach and discuss experiences with different parts of the course content.By conference time, additional feedback from senior projects in technology will be available.