Applying problem-solving heuristics to a freshman engineering course

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

12-1-2001

Abstract

The introduction of the problem solving heuristics originally used in computer science environment to a freshman engineering course is discussed. The course exposes students to conventional drafting techniques, computer graphics, and engineering design. The basis heuristic involves identifying the precise problem from a vague problem statement and then subdividing it into smaller tractable parts. The solid modeling component of the course gives the students practise of dividing a large problem into smaller segments for which a solution method can be more easily determined and tested.

Identifier

8744303619 (Scopus)

Publication Title

ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings

ISSN

01901052

First Page

2105

Last Page

2117

Grant

0075076

Fund Ref

National Science Foundation

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