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标题：Teaching Design using a Pharmaceutical Tablet Crusher Case Study
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作者：James Baleshta ; Steve Lambert ; Michael Collins 等
期刊名称：Proceedings of the Canadian Engineering Education Association
出版年度：2013
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语种：English
出版社：The Canadian Engineering Education Association (CEEA)
摘要：The University of Waterloo Cases in Design Engineering (WCDE) group developed a case study on the design of a medical device used to crush pharmaceutical tablets. Intended for use in Long Term Care Facilities, the ‘tablet crusher’ addressed a clear need identified by a consultant pharmacist. The case outlined the design need analysis, the path taken to develop creative alternatives, and the steps to convert this design to a commercial product while highlighting business and technical challenges. This case was designed to complement subject matter within several engineering courses on campus and inspire entrepreneurially-inclined students. It has been applied in several academic settings to address several levels of education. In each implementation, the case served to demonstrate the engineering design process, and was specifically tuned for different audiences and delivery formats – ranging from single sessions to weekly expositions. Case development will be discussed, but the main focus of this paper is the various ways in which this case was implemented, and the corresponding student reaction to this form of teaching.