Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences · Architecture · Undergraduate
Course Objective
The aim of this course is to enable students from different disciplines to integrate their knowledge, skills, and perspectives in order to develop innovative and sustainable solutions to real-world problems. Throughout the course, students are expected to enhance their abilities in interdisciplinary teamwork, problem identification, research, design thinking, project planning, prototyping, and project management. Furthermore, the course aims to provide students with hands-on experience in user-centered design processes while considering technical, economic, environmental, and social dimensions, and to equip them with the skills required to present their projects according to professional standards.
Course Content
Each student, working in a group of at least two members and under the supervision and guidance of the course instructor(s) or responsible academic staff, identifies an interdisciplinary project topic that incorporates the knowledge and methods specific to their own discipline. The group develops the project through software, hardware, and/or practical implementation components, prepares a project report, and presents the outcomes collectively as a team.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Teamwork involves at least two disciplines. (Note: Students from only Computer and Software Engineering departments cannot develop projects together.)
- It improves interdisciplinary communication and decision-making skills.
- Manages project development processes.
- It proposes innovative engineering solutions with universal and societal impacts.
- Develops risk management strategies.
- Applies design and application-oriented thinking methods.
- Solves a common problem by analyzing it with contributions from participating disciplines.