Title: Identify the different types of models available to engineers.
Course: Engineering Studies (21002) > Section: Communicating Fundamental Information

Identification should include model types, such as

- physical—design a model, determine the scale, choose and obtain materials, and assemble
- conceptual—present a clearly communicated story or series of images of the phenomenon
- mathematical—determine the relationship between variables or procedural steps and translate them into mathematical symbols.

Process/Skill Questions:

- When would it be appropriate to build a full or partial scale physical model?
- How does each model type help one make design decisions?
- How could one best use each type of model to communicate with stakeholders?