Theory and practice in multi-discipline representations for engineering education

Abstract

As a continuous development of former results in teaching of engineering using advanced computer systems, this paper is an attempt to contribute to education of engineers by an analysis and discussion of multi-discipline representation of theory and practice. A new method is introduced, explained and discussed to integrate a formerly published course modeling and a course model evaluation method with the product modeling. The purpose of this integration is the communication of demand for examples supporting given course content and on the other hand, demand for course content needed by the definition of given product objects in the product model. Integration is realized through a new element called as issue distributor. Product modeling which is applied at recent advanced product lifecycle management is considered.