Tools and Tactics of Design / Edition 1

by Peter G. Dominick, John T. Demel, William M. Lawbaugh, Richard J. Freuler, G. L. Kinzel

Overview

This text uses an integrated and interactive set of materials to teach students about the process of engineering design. Using a very strong engineering context and providing an experiential resource, this material exposes students to the cognitive and interpersonal skills required to execute the design process and introduces them to some of the productivity tools used by engineers.

Phases of the design process are covered, which reflect the new ABET accreditation criteria. These areas include Defining the Problem, Formulating Solutions, Developing Models and Prototypes and Presenting the Design. Topics on Decision-Making, Communication, Collaboration and Self-Management are also presented, in order for students to learn how these various skills are best applied to each phase of the design process.

Suitable for a freshman/sophomore Introductory Design course, Dominick's book can also be used for some upper-level design courses. The text is meant to support student work on a variety of design projects regardless of engineering discipline.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780471386483
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	11/14/2000
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	5.80(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Peter G. Dominick and John T. Demel are the authors of Tools and Tactics of Design, published by Wiley.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Defining the Problem: Steps and Decision-Making Skills

Defining the Problem: Project and People Skills

Formulating Solutions: Steps and Decision-Making

Formulating Solutions: Project and People Skills

Developing Models and Prototypes: Steps and Decision-Making

Developing Models and Prototypes: Project and People Skills

Overview of Design Phase Four- Presenting and Implementing the Design

Editorial Reviews

This integrated and interactive set of materials exposes readers to the cognitive and interpersonal skills required to execute the design process, and introduces them to some of the productivity tools used by engineers. All phases of the design process are covered, including defining the problem, formulating solutions, developing models and prototypes, and presenting the design. Chapters on decision-making, communication, collaboration, and self-management show how these various skills are applied to each phase of the process. The focus throughout is on skills and activities that transcend specific design projects. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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