Striking a Balance between Engineering Science and Engineering Design: Creation of an Interdisciplinary Engineering Program

Abstract

The core goal of this new program is to provide an undergraduate engineering curriculum that prepares students to work as design engineers at the boundaries of two or more traditional engineering disciplines. the proposed interdisciplinary program, focusing on engineering systems and engineering design, encompasses the study of theories and methodologies that develop creative solutions to open-ended engineering design problems. Graduates of this program will use modern design methodologies, simulation, analysis and optimization techniques to develop safe and functional solutions to complex interdisciplinary design problems while adhering to constraints involving economics, reliability, durability, aesthetics, ethics and social impact (including legal and environmental issues).

Department(s)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Keywords and Phrases

Creative education; Curriculum; Design education; Design training

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

2220-4342; 2220-4334

Document Type

Article - Conference proceedings

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2024 Proceedings of the Design Society, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jan 2003

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