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| Introduction | |
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| Introduction to Engineering Design--The Art of Design | |
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| Organization of This Design Text | |
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| Intersection of Phases and Steps with Skills and Activities | |
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| Phases and Steps of the Design Process | |
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| Skills and Activities | |
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| Case Examples, Projects, and Other Learning Tools | |
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| Tips on Using this Text | |
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| Other Important Characteristics of the Design Process | |
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| Products and Systems | |
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| Multiple Goals | |
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| Closed Versus Open-Ended Problems | |
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| Application of Established Scientific Principles and Technologies | |
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| Iteration and Feedback | |
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| Stepwise, Sequential Design vs. Concurrent Design | |
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| Safety and Reliability Issues | |
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| Ethical Issues in Design | |
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| Chapter Review | |
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| Defining the Problem: Steps and Decision-Making Skills | |
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| Forming the Problem Statement | |
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| Research and Data Gathering | |
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| Eliminating Biases and Overcoming Assumptions | |
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| Analyzing Key Phrases | |
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| Identifying Functional Requirements | |
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| Using Objective Trees | |
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| Recognizing Constraints and Limitations | |
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| Using Sketches | |
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| Clarifying the Problem Over Time | |
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| Defining a Schedule and Forming a Team | |
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| Chapter Review | |
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| Defining the Problem: Project and People Skills | |
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| Project Management | |
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| Discussing and Defining Project Expectations | |
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| Coordinating Schedules and Planning Meetings | |
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| Establishing Working Agreements | |
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| Adhering to Your Working Agreement | |
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| Communication | |
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| Active Listening and Probing Skills | |
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| The Laboratory Record Book | |
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| Composition Skills | |
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| Collaboration | |
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| Overview of the Stages of Team Development | |
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| Working through Your Team's Forming Stage | |
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| Chapter Review | |
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| Behavioral Checklist for Phase 1 | |
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| Design Phase 2: Formulating Solutions--Steps and Decision Making | |
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| Defining Design Parameters | |
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| Innovation Versus Origination | |
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| Considering External Factors | |
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| Identifying Alternatives | |
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| Brainstorming | |
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| Lateral Thinking | |
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| Delphi and Nominal Group Techniques | |
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| TRIZ | |
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| Evaluating and Analyzing Alternatives | |
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| Systematic Decision Grids | |
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| Force-Field Analysis | |
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| Making Estimates | |
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| Selecting a Solution | |
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| Chapter Review | |
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| Formulating Solutions: Project and People Skills | |
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| Project Management | |
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| Preparing and Using Gantt Charts | |
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| Program Evaluation and Review Technique and Critical Path Method | |
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| Establishing and Maintaining Records | |
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| Communication | |
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| Writing Proposals | |
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| Preparing Bibliographies | |
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| Collaboration | |
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| Ensuring Full and Open Participation | |
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| Reaching Consensus and Building Commitment | |
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| Managing Conflict | |
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| Avoiding Groupthink | |
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| Chapter Review | |
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| Behavioral Checklist for Phase 2 | |
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| Developing Models and Prototypes (Steps and Decision Making) | |
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| Selecting a Modeling Process | |
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| Performing Design Analyses | |
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| Testing the Overall Design | |
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| Revising, Refining, and Critiquing the Design | |
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| Chapter Review | |
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| Developing Models and Prototypes: Project and People Skills | |
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| Project Management | |
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| Clarifying Role and Responsibilities | |
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| Obtaining Resources | |
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| Communication | |
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| Writing Progress Reports | |
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| Providing Feedback | |
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| Seeking Input and Feedback | |
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| Collaboration | |
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| Managing Role Conflict and Role Ambiguity | |
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| Recognizing Style Differences | |
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| Eliminating Social Loafing | |
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| Chapter Review | |
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| Behavioral Checklist for Phase 3 | |
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| Presenting and Implementing Your Design | |
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| Presenting the Final Design | |
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| Developing Presentation Skills | |
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| Preparing Visual Displays | |
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| Making the Presentation | |
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| Involving All Team Members in Your Presentation | |
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| Writing the Final Design Report | |
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| Implementing Production | |
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| Dealing with Last-Minute Changes, Retrofits, and Workarounds | |
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| Checklisting | |
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| Seeking a Fresh Perspective | |
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| Introducing and Distributing | |
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| Ensuring Quality Management | |
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| Applying CQI to Your Design Project | |
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| Following Up | |
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| Reviewing Performance | |
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| Reviewing Team Process Effectiveness | |
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| Celebrating Successes | |
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| Chapter Review | |
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| Behavioral Checklist for Phase 4 | |
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| Behavioral Checklist Summary Forms | |
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| Index | |