Objectives:
This course aims to develop students’ ability to solve engineering problems using a rigorous scientific approach. It focuses on both methodology and practical implementation, helping students acquire transferable problem-solving skills.
Main learning outcomes and topics include:
- Applying a scientific methodology to analyze and solve engineering problems
- Analyzing a problem: key questions, planning and execution of actions
- Building and exploiting models: definition of the framework, assumptions, and limitations
- Identifying input data: variables, endogenous and exogenous parameters
- Numerical problem solving using computational tools such as Octave and Maxima
- Interpreting and discussing numerical results
- Studying parameter influence and performing sensitivity analyses
- Presenting problem-solving approaches and engaging in technical discussions and debates
- Formulating an engineering problem and proposing solution strategies
The course encourages critical thinking, structured reasoning, and constructive debate, preparing students for advanced engineering studies and professional practice.
