EGN 482 - Engineering Problem Solving

This course will focus on the science of Engineering Problem Solving developed by the aerospace, automotive, and semiconductor industries over the last 25 years. These industries have developed set protocols on all facets of problem solving, from process and product development, through product failures in the field. This course will focus on the Eight Disciplines: Eight disciplines problem solving is a method developed at Ford Motor Company used to approach and to resolve problems, typically employed by engineers or other professionals. Focused on product and process improvement, its purpose is to identify, correct, and eliminate recurring problems. Additionally this course will utilize the statistical methods for process and product characterization and the Design of Experiments statistical protocol. These combined skill sets of problem solving will allow the engineer (of any discipline) to be more successful at the onset of their careers once they graduate. The laboratory segment of this course will directly coincide with the lectures to allow the student to immediately apply the learned concepts. Lecture 3 hrs., Lab 1 hr.

Prerequisite(s):
Co-requisite(s): EGN 481 .
Credits: 3

Course Typically Offered:
Course Type: General Engineering