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complex engineering activities. The overall model of WA requirements is presented in
Figure 1 for clarity.
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PO8/ WA8
PO9/ WA10
PO10/ WA9
PO11/ WA12
PO12/ WA11
PO1/ WA1
PO2/ WA2
PO3/ WA3
PO4/ WA4
PO5/ WA5
PO6/ WA6
PO7/ WA7
Implemented through
courses
(Course Outcome)
Attainment of Programme Educational
Objectives in 3 – 5 Years After Graduation
Implemented through
courses
(Course Outcome)
Complex Engineering Problems
Complex Engineering Activities
Figure 1: Overall Implementation of Engineering Programme
Figure 1: Overall Implementation of Engineering Programme
attributes from WP2-WP7. An additional two
programmes being accredited. Without the competencies are also used to define a complex
problem (EP1
EP2),
which are
the ability
complex engineering
problem-solving
Complex
engineering
problems are component,
further characterised
using and
eight
specific
attributes
and to
an engineering programme may not be accredited solve problems with wide ranging consequences
competencies as shown in Figure 2. For a problem to be considered as a complex problem, it
as it forms the main foundation of being an and requires personal judgments respectively.
has to a problem that requires in depth engineering knowledge to solve (WK1) and one or
The following are detailed explanations of each
engineering programme. To aid the programmes,
more
attributes from WP2-WP7. An additional two competencies are also used to define a
WA provides contextual interpretation of complex attribute and competency with some examples:
problems and associated complex engineering
activities. The overall model of WA requirements In-depth engineering knowledge (WP1)
Use of in-depth knowledge requires the use of one
is presented in Figure 1 for clarity.
!
or more knowledge profiles that covers WK3, 4, 3 5,
!
6 and 8. The solution to the given problem requires
the use of a fundamental and first principal based
Complex Engineering Problems
analytical approach. For example, determining a
Complex engineering problems are further reactor volume for a reaction to be carried out
characterised using eight specific attributes and with a specific yield may require use of reaction,
competencies as shown in Figure 2. For a problem heat transfer and mass transfer fundamentals
to be considered as a complex problem, it has beside use of iterative or derivative mathematical
to a problem that requires in depth engineering equations.
knowledge to solve (WK1) and one or more
problem solving
is incorporated
in the engineering
Complex
Engineering
Problems
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