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Outcome 6                           

6. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.

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Problem Solving                  

An engineering bachelor's degree is not so much about learning the technical information as it is about learning to solve difficult problems that haven't been solved before.  I am not saying the technical skills are important, they are very important. However, an engineer needs to be able to apply himself beyond the books and face tough challenges that aren't a homework problem from class.

 

For my senior design project, I had to use all of my knowledge and skills to make concrete judgments on a project that is not very common and requires a lot of research and a large learning curve. Our project was that of designing a snowmaking system for Arctic Valley, which was a topic that most engineering students don't have an opportunity to learn about or work with. This is where the engineering judgment I had been forming throughout my college career came into play.  I was able to successfully identify, formulate, and solve an engineering problem that was never discussed with me before.

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