This course introduces engineering of creativity. The main topics are TRIZ(theory of inventive problem solving), Taguchi methods and 6 sigma analysis. TRIZ is a highly practical, knowledge-based methodology for innovative problem solving in a structured way. Developed on the basis of 40 years of patent studies, TRIZ offers a unique collection of basic inventive principles for the new design and products development. TRIZ accelerates the innovative process by providing tools for building correct problem formulations, basic principles for solving inventive problems, generic patterns of inventive solutions, and scientifically founded theory of system evolution. TRIZ can be applied mathematics and medical science as well as engineering. The practical examples from the industry will be also given to aid the understanding of TRIZ, Taguchi methods and 6 sigma analysis.

Examination (40%), Homework(30%), Term project(30%)

1. Altshuller, G., The Innovation Algorithm, Technical Innovation Center Inc., 20002. Class notes
Altshuller, G., And Suddenly the Inventor Appeared, Technical Innovation Center Inc., 1996 Altshuller, G., 40 Principles, TRIZ Keys to Technical Innovation, Technical Innovation Center Inc., 1998 Savransky, S. D., Engineering of Creativity, CRC Press, 2000 Salamatov, Y., TRIZ: The Right Solution at the Right Time, Insytec B. V., 1999 Terninko, J., Zusman, A., and Zlotin, B., Systematic Innovation, St. Lucie Press, 1998 Fey, V. R., and Rivin, E. I., The Science of Innovation, TRIZ Group, 1997 Suh, N.P., Axiomatic Design: Advances and Applications, Oxford Univ. Press, 2001 Suh, N.P., The Principles of Design, Oxford Univ. Press, 1990 Norman, D. A., The Design of Everyday Things, Doubleday, 1990

1. Overview of TRIZ (Theory of Inventive Problem Solving) I
2. Overview of TRIZ II
3. 40 Principles
4. Technical Contradictions I
5. Technical Contradictions II
6. Su-Field I
7. Su-Field II
8. Standard Solutions
9. ARIZ (Algorithm for Inventive Problem Solving) I
10. ARIZ II
11. Introduction to Taguchi Methods I or Introduction to Axiomatic Design
12. Introduction to Taguchi Methods II or Introduction to Axiomatic Design
13. Introduction to 6 Sigma Analysis I or Introduction to Axiomatic Design
14. Introduction to 6 Sigma Analysis II or Introduction to Axiomatic Design
15. Overall Discussion, Summary and Term-Project Presentations
16. Final Exam