Course Description
Continuation of the development of students' problem-solving and design skills through two major design challenges with specific instruction on problem identification, problem framing, determination of appropriate analytical approaches, design, synthesis, and reflection. The environmental design challenges will result in concrete and locally implementable deliverables.
Athena Title
ENVE Studio III
Pre or Corequisite
ENVE 1020 or permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: 1. Design concrete and implementable solutions to environmental problems. 2. Observe complex systems situated in today's society from multiple perspectives and at multiple scales. 3. Identify and frame problems within an ill-structured, complex, and interconnected issue. 4. Determine appropriate analytical approaches to use in the design process. 5. Develop an appreciation of the impact of engineers on society and the ethical responsibility of engineers. 6. Work effectively in problem-solving teams, and carry out meaningful performance assessments of individual team members. 7. Communicate effectively in formal and informal settings. Demonstrate these communication skills through presentations, class discussions, written reflections, and digital media (e.g., websites, video, images).
Topical Outline
• Ill-structured design challenges with a concrete and implementable solution • Design theories/ strategies • Observation • Modeling • Problem framing • Problem identification • Appropriate analytical approaches