Design Process/Design Process/Problem Solving ProcessProblem Solving Process

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MSENGR-II-3: Students will demonstrate MSENGR-II-3: Students will demonstrate engineering design and problem engineering design and problem solving skills.solving skills.

MSENGR-II-6: Students will develop leadership skills and work ethics.

–Demonstrate work ethics within the classroom and lab environment.

Design Process Design Process 6 steps (Non-linear)6 steps (Non-linear)

1. Identify the problem.

2. Collect information.

3. Develop solutions.

4. Isolate/detail -Choose the best solution.

5. Model/prototype - Implement the solution.

6. Evaluate, test and gather feedback

Universal/SimpleUniversal/SimpleSystems ModelSystems Model

Input Process Output

Feedback

Design Process vs. SMDesign Process vs. SM

Scientific method – linearScientific method – linear

Problem Solving Method – non-linear Problem Solving Method – non-linear

1. Identify the problem

Clearly define the goals Understand the criteria and constraints

Criteria – what is required Constraints – limitations or restrictions

2. Collect information Ask questions and conduct research Who, what, when, where, why?Who, what, when, where, why? Analyze 7-resourcesAnalyze 7-resources

PeoplePeople InformationInformation MaterialsMaterials Tools & MachinesTools & Machines Time Time EnergyEnergy CapitalCapital

3. Develop possible solutions

MORE than 1!!! Mrs. Johnson will require a minimum of 3 This is where we draw/sketch ideas -

thumbnails

5 ways to develop solutions5 ways to develop solutions

BrainstormingBrainstorming Trial and errorTrial and error AccidentAccident Past experiencePast experience InsightInsight

4. Choose the best solution

Isolate choices and look at details

Final choice depends on the resources available, there are 7

This is where you make your FINAL design, should be neat and detailed

7-resources of technology 7-resources of technology

PeoplePeople InformationInformation MaterialsMaterials Tools & MachinesTools & Machines TimeTime EnergyEnergy CapitalCapital

Types of Thinking SkillsTypes of Thinking Skills

CriticalCritical

CreativeCreative

DecisionDecision

5. Implement the solution

Implement is a verb Here we do the solution, make it, build it,

try it out Create the model/prototype

6. Evaluate

Test it Gather feedback Includes final reflection Consider what went well and what could

be improved.