1. Discuss the similarities and differences between engineering design and basic science.
2. It has been argued that the design of civil engineering systems is as much an art as it is a science. Discuss both sides of this argument.
3. What are the benefits and limitations of having teams, instead of individuals, carry out the tasks associated with the phases of civil engineering design?
4. A new highway route that is currently being designed, between Cityville and another city is generating a great deal of controversy. You have been commissioned by the state to study the problem and provide your recommendations. Identify any five stakeholders in this system. Discuss how you would modify the design to ensure minimal adverse impacts.