The Engineering Design Challenge: a Unique Opportunity (Synthesis Lectures on Engineering)

The Engineering Design Challenge addresses teaching engineering design and presents design projects for first-year students and interdisciplinary design ventures. A short philosophy and background of engineering design is discussed. The organization of the University of Wyoming first-year Introduction to Engineering program is presented with an emphasis on the first-year design challenges. These challenges are presented in a format readily incorporated in other first-year programs. The interdisciplinary design courses address the institutional constraints and present organizational approaches that resolve these issues. Student results are summarized and briefly assessed. A series of short intellectual problems are included to initiate discussion and understanding of design issues. Sample syllabi, research paper requirements, and oral presentation evaluation sheets are included. Table of Contents: The World of Engineering Design / Introduction to Engineering / First-year Design Challenge Development / The First-year Design Challenges / Interdisciplinary Design / Interdisciplinary Projects / Getting Started