1. The Engineering process

2. The Engineering model
The engineering model is a nonlinear model with six steps
Nonlinear means you do not have to necessarily do the steps in order
Keep in mind the definition of engineering as we talk about this process:
Engineering is the branch of science and technology concerned with the design, building, and use of engines, machines, and structures.

3. Step 1: Identify the problem
“What is the biggest issue being presented here?”
Clearly define the goals
Understand the criteria and constraints
Criteria – what is required
Constraints – limitations or restrictions

4. Step 2: Collect information
Ask questions and conduct research
Who, what, when, where, why?
Analyze 7-resources
People
Information
Materials
Tools & Machines
Time
Energy
Capital

5. Step 3: Develop Possible Solutions
“What can fix our main problem?”
There must be more than one solution!
Start sketching out ides
5 ways to develop solutions:
Brainstorming
Trial and error
Accident
Past experience
Insight

6. Step 4: Choose the best solution
Isolate choices and look at details
Final choice depends on the resources available, remember there are 7 (look at Step 2)
This is where you make your FINAL design, should be neat and detailed

7. Step 5: implement the solution
Implement is a verb that means to put into effect
Here we do the solution, make it, build it, try it out
Create the model/prototype

8. Step 6: Evaluate Test it Gather feedback Includes final reflection
Consider what went well and what could be improved.