Problem Solving in Engineering and the Built Environment

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to

• Discuss the nature of engineering, construction management and spatial science problems and characterised them on the basis of their complexity, time constraints, openendedness, the quality of their definition and their acceptable solution space;
• Demonstrate information literacy skills;
• Use a computer spreadsheet for analysing, summarising and graphical representation of both numerical and categorical data;
• Produce and interpret graphical representations such as flowcharts, engineering schematics and flow diagrams;
• Explain the roles of brainstorming, conceptual design, proof-of-concept, problem dissection, analogy, reverse engineering, physical modelling, trial and error, physical modelling and project management within the problem solving cycle;
• Acquire the basic personal skills needed to work effectively within a problem solving team and produce problem solving reports in a professional manner with appropriate referencing.

Assessment

70% internal assessment

30% exam

For more information and a full list of exam times see our examinations page.

Computer and internet requirements

This course is delivered online, so you will access the course and do your study online, which generally includes reading and doing activities, watching videos, downloading content, and writing and submitting assessments online.

For online learning you need:

• Access to a laptop or desktop computer
• Reliable broadband internet and a data plan

Find out more about online learning

If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access will allow you to study online please contact us.