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Objectives
and intent of the course will be clearly stated. What is to
be learned? |
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Prerequisite
knowledge requirements of each course will be clearly stated
to allow participants to properly prepare for the course |
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Each
course will address the fundamentals of the subject at an advanced
graduate level |
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The
content of each course will be carefully coordinated to use
multiple presenters with particular expertise and specialized
knowledge or experience |
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Theory
will be supported by, and presented in an equal balance with,
relevant applications appropriate to the design process and
consistent with the intent to develop synthesis skills |
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All courses will be offered with variation in delivery format,
including lectures, guest speakers, video, seminars, case studies,
plant and other site visits, laboratory experimentation |
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All
courses promote development of participant interactive skills |
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All
courses promote teamwork, an essential element of design, manufacturing
and management |
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All
courses will address best practices |
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Courses
are designed to be responsive and flexible to the needs of the
participant group while maintaining the objectives and high
standards of the course |
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Participant
feedback will be mandated at the end of each day through discussion,
and with a formal course evaluation at the end of each four-day
session |
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All
courses require a formal evaluation of each participant; this
may comprise elements of presentation, individual or team projects,
assignments and/or written examinations |