A reverse order life cycle approach to enhance systems engineering education at undergraduate level
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Authors
Meyer, J
Von Solms, S
Issue Date
2017
Type
Article
Language
en
Keywords
Engineering education , Industry 4.0 , Reverse Life Cycle , Systems Engineering
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Abstract
The advances of Industry 4.0 lead the transition into the era of complex systems, requiring systems solutions for complex problems, increasing the interest in the development of systems engineers. However, traditional systems thinking may lose its effectiveness in this new context, which leads to a challenge in systems engineering education. This research aims to better prepare systems engineers of the future by addressing the disconnect which exist between systems engineering education at undergraduate level, and the real-life complex systems seen in society today though the implementation of a reverse order life cycle approach.
By following the reverse order life cycle approach with a familiar electrical appliance, such as the electric kettle, in the classroom, undergraduate systems engineering students were able to gain the necessary insight and understanding regarding the dynamics of complex systems the underlying systems engineering concepts.
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Citation
2019 ISTE International Conference on Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 21-25 October 2019, Mopani Camp in Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Publisher
Institute of Science & Technology Education, University of South Africa
License
© 2019 Institute for Science and Technology Education (ISTE), University of South Africa
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means - mechanical or electronic, including recordings or tape recording and photocopying - without the prior permission of the publisher, excluding fair quotations for purposes of research or review.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means - mechanical or electronic, including recordings or tape recording and photocopying - without the prior permission of the publisher, excluding fair quotations for purposes of research or review.