Synoptic Classification

All cases have been classified by discipline, area and suggested assignments for students. In the printed version of the catalogue (Fall 1993), this classification is shown in the table of pages vii to xv inclusive. In the hypertext version, this classification can be used to search the database of cases, and to retrieve the abstracts for all cases of a given classification.

The search form shows the three major categories and lists the possible classifiers in each category. See below for hints on selecting the classifiers on different kinds of browsers.

Discipline Category

The major engineering disciplines, such as Civil, Mechanical, etc.

Area Category

The general area of interest, such as Public Policy, History, Computers, etc.

Suggested Assignment Category

The kinds of assignments that are suggested for students that are studying the case. For example, Analysis, Design, and/or Discussion, etc.

Selecting Classifiers

For each of the three major categories, you may select one or more classifiers. When you do so, that will select cases of that class.

Mosaic for X

The classifiers are shown in scrollable list boxes. Left clicking will select a classifier. Ctrl-left clicking allows you to select multiple classifiers in one category.

Mosaic for Windows

The classifiers are shown in scrollable list boxes. Left clicking will select a classifier. Ctrl-left clicking allows you to select multiple classifiers in one category.

Lynx

All classifiers are shown, with a (*) in front of the selected classifiers. Use the 'Enter' or 'right arrow' keys to toggle a selection.
Last modified on Thu Jul 21 12:30:20 EDT 1994 by NMH. Comments are welcomed.