DR5004 DESIGN & SYSTEMS THINKING

In this course you will engage with two aspects of the human thinking process: 1) the versatile investigation and problem-solving process known as design thinking where you will experience new ways of gaining insights when designing for a situation where the emphasis is on human considerations. By applying the design thinking process, you will respond with solutions that are appropriate to the intended audience. 2) the holistic approach to investigation and analysis of systems thinking focusing on the way that a system's constituent parts interrelate and work over time and within the context of larger systems. You will be exposed to constraints and boundary conditions of systems, their interconnectivity and dynamics that define real-world challenges. You will use methods of systems thinking to break systems down into their separate elements and apply strategic processes to aid in the development of viable solutions. This course complements EE5082 Interdisciplinary Project Work providing the foundational basis based on which you can then apply to EE5082.