Objectives
The aim of this site is to produce a learning module that introduces tools and methods for problem solving which ICT engineering students should be familiar with. To lay the ground for such task, general introduction to engineering discipline, basic understanding of human memory and its limitations, and general approaches to problem solving have first to be revisited. Figure 1 below shows the general structure of the module.
ICT is the abbreviation for ‘information and communications technology’ (the study of the use of computers, the Internet, video, and other technology as a subject at school)
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| Figure 1. General structure of the module |
As illustrated in figure 1, the module is divided into four major parts: the first part of the module is concerned with the notion of engineering discipline, its relation to science, and its role in building civilisation. Topics such as the difference between engineers and scientists, general concepts related to engineering thinking and designs are briefly covered in this part.
The second part of the module is involved with the basic knowledge of human memory. It is of vital importance to understand the basic structure and operation of human memory and take advantage of its power and limitations. This is because the structure and operation of our memory defines the ways we understand problems and knowledge of its inner working will help us improve our approaches to finding solutions for them.
The third and forth parts of the module will deal with tools and strategies for understanding and defining design problems before we can develop possible methods for solving them. The module shall provide sufficient examples and visual presentations to better illustrate the various aspects of the module.
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