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Many of the problems we tackle and the contexts we work in are interdisciplinary in nature. No longer is one set of expertise enough to confront the challenges we face big or small. Being able to work with people, information and techniques from outside your discipline are key skills. Communication and teamwork skills can take on a very different angle in an interdisciplinary context. Moreover, these skills are challenging to develop and require experience and practice. Ìý

In this module you will spend 10 weeks working on complex problems in interdisciplinary teams. Your team will work through several project stages, from creating a design brief to developing ideas and then prototyping or piloting. You will need to create solutions that take into account the context of the problem itself, the possible stakeholders and the constraint and requirements of the problem. You will need bring your technical knowledge from your own discipline and apply it to the problem you and your team are working on.Ìý

You will develop your project work skills while generating innovative and effective solutions to the problems posed. Workshops and skills seminars will support you and your team in creating your solution and enhancing your skills.Ìý

Intended Learning OutcomesÌý

In this module you will work with an interdisciplinary team to identify a problem and create a solution that takes into account the context of that problem. You will have the opportunity to display and develop your creative problem solving and critical thinking skills in a interdisciplinary context. A key part of the module is working in a diverse team and so you will have the opportunity to develop the skills and strategies necessary for working in that environment, These include communication, leadership, and project management.ÌýÌýÌý

Students will be able to:

• Communicate expertise, information and techniques from within their discipline to those outside itÌý
• Develop strategies and skills for working within interdisciplinary teamsÌý
• Develop interdisciplinary project management strategies and skillsÌý
• Work with an interdisciplinary team to identify a problem and create a solution that takes into account the context and constraints of the problemÌýÌý
• Display creative problem solving and critical thinking in the context of an interdisciplinary projectÌý
• Improve student’s skills and confidence for effective teamwork with a diverse teamÌý
• Identify leadership opportunities and develop student’s understanding and experience of leadershipÌý