Design and Economics in the Engineering Core Curriculum

Abstract

The engineering core curriculum typically represents those engineering science courses that are commonly laken by most engineering undergraduates. This project is intended to investigale whether improved learning is realized when studentd arc taughl engineering science from a design perspective. The design perspective requires thal studentd undersland how the ullimale product or service musl achieve itd engineering objective while satisfying certain economic goals.

A Virtual Classroom For Teaching The Economics Of Engineering Design

“…In this case this is achieved through the investigation of design problems using economic principles of engineering design. 12 The main goal of this module is the facilitation of industry-student collaboration through explanation and exploration of real life design problems. Students within the class work in teams on one of several problems.…”

Evaluating Students' Performance In A New Course Sequence With Economic And Design Principles In The Undergraduate Engineering Curriculum

“…These courses included Introduction to Engineering Mechanics, Elements of Thermal Energy Sciences & Systems, Introduction to Electronics & Electromechanical Systems, and Engineering Economy. These courses were primarily developed at the Georgia Institute of Technology and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and two of them were beta tested at the University of Louisville in the academic year of 1994-1995 [1][2][3][4][5].…”