CE4EB2: Creative Problem Solving (option)

Module Provider:

School of Construction Management and Engineering

Number of credits:

10 [5 ECTS credits]

Level:

M (Masters)

Terms in which taught:

Spring

Module Convenor:

Professor CR Chaplin

Pre-requisites:

CE2ED2

Co-requisites:

Modules excluded:

Module version for:

2007/8

Aims:
To develope the knowledge and specialised skills in in-depth problem solving related to engineering design or research.

Assessable learning outcomes:
The learning of specialised skills in problem solving related to engineering design or research. The acquisition of skills in depth in problem solving.

Additional outcomes:
Key skills in Problem Solving, Creativity, Information Handling and Team Working.

Outline content:
Creative Problem Solving (10 hours of lectures and 20 hours seminar Spring term: Prof Chaplin:) Seminars, case studies, web searching, directed reading, challenges, coached problem identification, definition and solving.
Note that there is a minimum number of students required for this module to be run. The module is assessed entirely by means of Coursework

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
Lectures, Tutorials and Seminars.

Contact hours:

Assessment:
Coursework:
Typically Two Case Studies: 100%
Relative percentage of coursework: 100%
Penalties for late submission:
There will be a deduction of 10% for any work submitted up to one week after the original deadline for submission. Thereafter a mark of zero will be recorded.
Examinations:
None
Requirements for a pass:
40% minimum.
Reassessment arrangements:
Resubmission by 1st September.