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MSE 260

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving for Engineers

Catalog2026-2027
Credits3 units
LevelLower Division
Average gradeA-
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Overview

Description

Identify, define, clarify issues, gather information, make assumptions, partition and solve problems and identify most attractive solutions. Learn to connect math and science to develop solutions to engineering problems.

Requirements

Prerequisites

MATH 181MSE 250
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Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): MATH 181; MSE 250.

Units

Lecture3

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Offering

Offered: Every Spring

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Learning Outcomes

  • identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
  • function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
  • develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.