SYSTEMATIC PROBLEM SOLVING IN CAPSTONE PROJECT A CASE STUDY OF EDUCATION 5.0 THEME

Abstract

This paper shows the implementation of the Capstone Design Project also known as Integrated Design Project (IDP) course at Faculty of Electrical Engineering in UiTM Shah Alam with a main theme of Education 5.0. A design module from Kanazawa Institute of Technology (KIT) has been adopted to assist students develop relevant skillsets to demonstrate the workflow of the ideation skill involved. The process of the ideation skill was adapted to ensure students have better thinking process before proposing ideas as design solutions. A case study using Education 5.0 as the theme was selected in this paper. Steps involve in the ideation process includes identifying the issues related to Education 5.0, investigation of the existing current issues, current available solutions, reasons for the issues that have not been solved and finding the suitable conditions for execution. The tasks were performed by the students in a team collaborative environment. Samples are taken from the batch of 141 students in that semester, they are comprising of electronics, system, satellite and computer disciplines students. From the findings, the highest score for problem statement and customer needs selection is 89%, while the lowest score is 70%. In conclusion, the module has assisted students establish a methodical thought process.