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2009-2010 University Catalog

IT 894 - Design and Inventive Engineering

Credits: 3
Topics include evolution of engineering, design engineering, inventive engineering, general design methodology, conceptual versus detailed design, axiomatic and inferential design theories, engineering method in design, design paradigms, case-based and proactive design, design evaluation, virtual design studio, Internet and browsers in design, creative problem solving, and computer tools to support design creativity.

Prerequisites
SYST 573, CEIE 670, or OR 681; or permission of instructor.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week
3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week
0