Direct evidence of engineering students' generic skills learning: From research to practice in an undergraduate course in information engineering

A large percentage of the mechanical engineering students at the University of North Florida have been extensively exposed to transformative learning opportunities over the past five years. Through collaborative efforts with local industry and other institutions, the students have had the opportunity to utilize their engineering knowledge in real-world applications. Students engaged in these projects have improved several of their technical skills in, for example, computer-aided engineering, design, mechanical testing, and analysis. Nontechnical objectives of these projects include improving communication skills, learning how an engineering firm functions, and learning how to research relevant data. Technical and non-technical objectives were met by students working on engineering projects sponsored by partnering collaborators. The collaborators defined the engineering project and the students, under the supervision of faculty, carried out the project tasks. This paper discusses a number of different transformative learning opportunities for students; it discusses the educational objectives and skills developed for each project, and it describes how the students are better prepared for their future careers through their involvement with the program. Many of the students have found rewarding engineering careers and a few have continued to pursue graduate degrees. Furthermore, the paper discusses how the efforts of this program are aligned with the mission of the University in that it heavily emphasizes transformational learning opportunities for the whole university community.

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How well aligned are the views of generic competence development between Electrical and Information Engineering students, their faulty and their employers?

2010 9th International Conference on Information Technology Based Higher Education and Training (ITHET) ◽

10.1109/ithet.2010.5480065 ◽

2010 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Anthony E Ward ◽

Jean-Marc Thiriet

Keyword(s):

Engineering Students ◽

Competence Development ◽

Information Engineering

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PELATIHAN PENGGUNAAN KOMPONEN DIODA PADA RANGKAIAN ELEKTRONIKA BAGI MAHASISWA FAKULTAS ILMU KOMPUTER UNIVERSITAS LANCANG KUNING PEKANBARU

Dinamisia Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat ◽

10.31849/dinamisia.v2i1.1151 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 124-128

Author(s):

Atmam Atmam ◽

Zulfahri Zulfahri ◽

Usaha Situmeang

Keyword(s):

Computer Science ◽

Engineering Students ◽

Electronic Component ◽

Electronic Components ◽

Rectifier Circuit ◽

Study Programs ◽

Information Engineering ◽

Service Activity ◽

Compulsory Subject ◽

The University

Abstract Faculty of Computer Science is one of the Faculty of the University of Lancang Kuning Pekanbaru, consists of 2 (two) study programs namely Information Systems and Informatics Engineering. Electronic Physics and Advanced Electronics is a compulsory subject for the students of Informatics Engineering Faculty of Computer Science. This course provides an understanding of electronics components. Theoretically, Informatics Engineering students have obtained material about the electronic component. However, the mastery of electronics is not separated by the process of practicum. The problem that occurs is the lack of mastery of electronics in practice. Currently, the practicum process has not been implemented and has an impact on the lack of students' ability in terms of electronics practice. Seeing these conditions then there should be efforts to equip students in the Information Engineering practically in the use of electronic components. One of the knowledge and skills is the use of electronics components in simple circuit is through the training of diode usage in rectifier circuit. The result of this community service activity is the participants' knowledge about electronic defenisi, 100% of participants already know it with 8% increase and the knowledge of electronic component from participant is increase 24%. The participants' knowledge about the use of diodes in the rectifier circuit is 72% and the participants already know the technique of electronic component soldering which is initially 24% and an increase of 76%. Keywords— Electronics, diode, rectifier Abstrak Fakultas Ilmu Komputer adalah salah satu Fakultas di Universitas Lancang Kuning Pekanbaru, terdiri dari 2 (dua) program studi yaitu Sistem Informasi dan Teknik Informatika. Fisika Elektronika dan Elektronika Lanjut adalah mata kuliah wajib bagi mahasiswa Teknik Informatika Fakultas Ilmu Komputer. Mata kuliah ini memberikan pemahaman tentang komponen elektronika. Secara teoritis mahasiswa Teknik Informatika telah memperoleh materi tentang komponen elektronika tersebut. Namun, penguasaan ilmu elektronika ini tidak terlepas dengan adanya proses praktikum. Permasalahan yang terjadi adalah kurangnya penguasaan ilmu elektronika secara praktek. Saat ini, proses praktikum belum dilaksanakan dan berdampak kepada kurangnya kemampuan mahasiswa dari segi praktek elektronika. Melihat kondisi tersebut maka haruslah ada upaya untuk membekali mahasiswa Teknik Informatika secara praktis dalam penggunaan komponen elektronika. Salah satu pengetahuan dan keterampilan adalah penggunaan komponen elektronika pada rangkaian sederhana adalah melalui pemberian pelatihan penggunaan dioda pada rangkaian penyearah. Hasil Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini adalah pengetahuan peserta tentang defenisi elektronika, 100% peserta sudah mengetahuinya dengan peningkatan sebesar 8% serta pengetahuan komponen elektronika dari peserta terjadi peningkatan sebesar 24%. Peningkatan pengetahuan peserta tentang penggunaan dioda pada rangkaian penyearah sebesar 72% dan peserta sudah mengetahui teknik penyolderan komponen elektronika dimana awalnya 24% dan terjadi peningkatan sebesar 76%. Kata kunci— Elektronika, Dioda, Penyearah

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EMI for information engineering students

Rethinking EMI ◽

10.4324/9780429352362-3 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 42-60

Author(s):

Sally Chen ◽

Shou-De Lin

Keyword(s):

Engineering Students ◽

Information Engineering

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Engineering Students’ Generic Skills after Industrial Training: Employers’ Perception

Journal of Technical Education and Training ◽

10.30880/jtet.2019.11.02.006 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Mohd Shahzuan Ghazalan ◽

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Fazlinda Ab Halim ◽

Nur Izeanty Hamidon ◽

Tun Ili Ayuni Ahmad Hariri ◽

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Keyword(s):

Engineering Students ◽

Industrial Training ◽

Generic Skills

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Disciplinary differences in doctoral student engagement in generic skills learning

Studies in Graduate and Postdoctoral Education ◽

10.1108/sgpe-03-2020-0018 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Yusuke Sakurai ◽

Kirsi Pyhältö

Keyword(s):

Doctoral Students ◽

Online Survey ◽

Learning Experience ◽

Research Integrity ◽

Principal Component ◽

Geographical Differences ◽

Generic Skills ◽

Content Type ◽

Skills Learning ◽

The University

Purpose This study aims to explore the disciplinary characteristics of doctoral students’ generic skills learning experience at a Finnish university. Design/methodology/approach An online survey measuring doctoral students’ generic skills learning experience was administered to all doctoral students of the university and 1,184 responses were obtained. The study conducted exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, principal component analysis and heatmap analyses. Findings The results suggested three major trends. First, students’ scores for research integrity skills were consistently lower in the hard sciences, such as biological and environmental sciences, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, science and medicine. Second, students of the law showed a unique trend; their scores for research integrity, leadership and entrepreneurship skills learning were remarkably higher than those in other faculties, but they had the lowest scores for communication skills. Research limitations/implications The data represented students at one Finnish university, so institutional and geographical differences fell beyond the scope of this paper. Furthermore, the results could reflect either the authentic levels of students’ acquired skillsets or self-interpretation of experiences governed by their disciplinary values. Accordingly, the immediate generalisability of the findings to individuals and different contexts should carefully be considered. Originality/value The findings can contribute to improve doctoral training practices. In addition, the survey results are useful for the further development of inventories, as doctoral students’ engagement in generic skills development has been attracting attention in higher education.

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Adopting a Strategy for Enhancing Generic Skills in Engineering Education

Industry and Higher Education ◽

10.5367/ihe.2014.0206 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 28 (3) ◽

pp. 185-192 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Evangelia Krassadaki ◽

Kleanthi Lakiotaki ◽

Nikolaos F. Matsatsinis

Keyword(s):

Experiential Learning ◽

Communication Skills ◽

Engineering Students ◽

Academic Staff ◽

Skills Development ◽

Generic Skills ◽

Team Working ◽

High Level ◽

The University ◽

Academic Year

It is remarkable how often academic staff discover students' weaknesses in expressing their thoughts in written and oral contexts, and in team working. To examine these weaknesses, a study was conducted in 2009–2010 and 2010–2011 of students taking an engineering course. Students self-reported an initial high level of weakness in both communication skills (writing and speaking), while expressing higher levels of confidence in their team working skills. This suggested that there was significant potential for improvement in both forms of communication skills and a lower potential for the improvement of team-working skills. On that basis the Technical University of Crete organized short training workshops based on experiential learning methods, during the academic year 2012–13. Other factors taken into account were the lack of awareness of such skills in traditionally-organized Greek universities; the inability to redesign all courses, currently dependent on a content-based curriculum, on a competency basis; and findings in the international literature, which highlight specific generic skills of engineering students as essential to their studies and future career prospects. The aim was to enhance the three skills of writing, speaking and team working. Participation was voluntary and open to students from all schools in the university. This paper assesses this initiative and analyses the contribution of the workshops to skills development.

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