scholarly journals Project-based Approach in a First-Year Engineering Course to Promote Project Management and Sustainable Energy Development

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pooya Taheri ◽  
Csilla Tamas
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Energy ◽  
Energy Development ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
First Year ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Group Project ◽  
Energy Demands ◽  
Energy Needs ◽  
Engineering And Technology ◽  
Scientific Technical

To safeguard the environment and satisfy the energy needs of the present, without compromising the ability of future generations to do the same, sustainable energy development is urgently needed. This complex task is riddled with social, political, scientific, technical, and environmental challenges. Education is essential if we are to meet the energy demands of the world in the most sustainable manner available to us. Langara College offers a first-year engineering course that is meant to introduce students to engineering design and case studies, in addition to providing a brief glance on the history, ethics, and the different disciplines of engineering (APSC 1010–Engineering and Technology in Society). This paper demonstrates how this, or similar courses are optimized to raise awareness of the sustainability issues this planet is facing.Using a project-based learning approach that promotes teamwork and research, this course uses a variety of instructional methods including lectures, class discussions, and guest appearances by experts in their fields. Introductions to technical concepts, such as soldering, 3D printing, and microcontroller, are also addressed. The course culminates in a group project in which students are encouraged to select and research an issue on sustainable development. Several topics, which has already been briefly covered by the curriculum, include population, ecosystem, energy, and water.

scholarly journals Project-Based Approach in a First-Year Engineering Course to Promote Project Management and Sustainability

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pooya Taheri
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Future Generations ◽  
First Year ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Student Survey ◽  
Energy Demands ◽  
Energy Needs ◽  
Scientific Technical

To safeguard the environment and satisfy the energy needs of the present, without compromising the ability of future generations to do the same, sustainable energy development is urgently needed. This complex task is riddled with social, political, scientific, technical, and environmental challenges. Education is essential if we are to meet the energy demands of the world in the most sustainable manner available to us. Langara College offers a first-year engineering course that is meant to introduce students to engineering design and case studies, in addition to providing a brief glance on the history, ethics, and the different disciplines of engineering (APSC 1010). Using a project-based learning approach that promotes teamwork and research, this course uses a variety of instructional methods including lectures, class discussions, and guest appearances by experts in their fields. Introductions to technical concepts, such as soldering, 3D printing, and microcontroller, are also addressed in this course. This paper demonstrates how this, or similar courses, are optimized to raise awareness of the sustainability issues this planet is facing. Learning outcomes are evaluated using an anonymous student survey which demonstrates how the students’ project-management and presentation skills have improved.

scholarly journals Sustainable Energy Development under Climate Change

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 3269 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chih-Chun Kung ◽  
Bruce McCarl
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Sustainable Energy ◽  
Energy Development ◽  
Future Climate ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Future Climate Change ◽  
Human Society ◽  
Energy Needs ◽  
Broad Array

The world faces unprecedented threats from climate change and increasing variability, which severely impacts human society and the natural environment. To reduce future climate change and ensure our economies can grow in a sustainable way, sustainable energy development is considered to be an effective approach. In this context, sustainable energy development involves augmenting our energy supplies and managing demands in a fashion that societal energy needs are met with a minimal effect on greenhouse gas emissions and a nominal resultant contribution to future climate change. In this Special Issue, research papers focus on the role of sustainable energy development (while addressing important dimensions of sustainability), which mandates an inter-disciplinary perspective in all articles. We collected 11 such papers that have analyzed a broad array of topics related to bioenergy, wind power, industrial innovation, and climate change mitigation. These papers show the varied application of renewable energy and climate change energy responses, while providing meaningful decision-making information and policy implications.

The ‘Mouse Organ’ Project: A Learning Approach to Promote Creativity and Motivation

2002 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 278-283
Author(s):  
A. J. Wilkinson ◽  
R. S. Miles ◽  
A. D. Bateson ◽  
K. K. W. Selke ◽  
S. Holley
Keyword(s):  
Computer Architecture ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Student Response ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Group Project ◽  
Embedded Computer ◽  
Traditional Lectures ◽  
Mouse Organ ◽  
Future Plans

This paper describes an approach to the teaching of the design and development of embedded computer systems. Traditional lectures in computer architecture and real time software are complemented by project-based learning with appropriate support sessions. The logistics of the group project are described, as is the approach to assessment. Student response is described anecdotally and future plans for the project are discussed.

scholarly journals Understanding and Correlating of Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics I and Process Heat Transfer through Integrated Project

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-16
Author(s):  
Shafirah Samsuri ◽  
Shuhaimi Mahadzir ◽  
Wan Nur Aisyah Wan Osman
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Chemical Engineering ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Engineering Practice ◽  
First Year ◽  
Final Report ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
New Learning ◽  
Integrated Project ◽  
Process Heat

The development of engineering education plays a significant role in creating a competency base for engineering students to be excellent in engineering practice as well as other professional skills such as communication, teamwork and leadership. Project-Based Learning via Integrated Project entitled Heat Recovery from Ammonia Synthesis Reactor for Power Generation was introduced as a new learning approach for First Year First Semester Chemical Engineering student to replace the conventional learning approach via lecture. This integrated project is a hybrid of two core Chemical Engineering subjects for First Year students: Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics I and Process Heat Transfer. This integrated project aims to evaluate students' ability to relate two different subjects when learning in the same semester and apply them to the same application. This integrated project is expected to enhance students' learning curve and ensure that the output of this study can be achieved in a consistent effort and timely manner. Assessments in the form of formative (reflection and peer review) and summative (final report) are applied to the students via individual and group. Based on the reflection's analysis, 50% of the students mentioned that the project is very challenging; meanwhile, only 30% agreed that they could relate the project with both subjects even though it is complex and challenging. Despite that, 70% of the students stated that their learning goal is achievable. They were able to view the industrial application, especially the heat exchanger application, through this project. Overall, 90% agreed that they achieved this integrated project's objectives: to relate two different subjects when learning in the same semester and apply them to the same application. Hence, it is noteworthy to highlight that this integrated project is carefully mapped. The new learning approach via Project-Based Learning brought positive outcome towards the students' learning experiences, skills and understanding.

Embedding and assessing project based statistics

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 75
Author(s):  
Ellen Marshall
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Style ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Approaches To Learning ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
First Year ◽  
Group Project ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Educational Literature ◽  
Passive Absorption ◽  
Effective Decision Making

Traditional approaches to learning and teaching in statistics often involves the passive absorption of information through lectures, a focus on mathematical theory and assessments which test mastery of procedures.  This often results in students struggling to apply their statistics knowledge in practical and authentic contexts particularly within final year projects and in the workplace. For some time, statistics educational literature has recommended shifting the focus of teaching and assessment from theory to statistical problem solving, application based statistics using real-life scenarios, and effective communication of statistics. This research has led to the production of guidelines for statistics educators from the American Statistical Association.This paper discusses how educational literature and guidelines have been used to implement changes in the teaching of a first year probability and statistics module for mathematics undergraduates at Sheffield Hallam University.  Changing to project based learning with a focus on active learning, effective decision making and communication enabled students to successfully undertake an open group project by the end of their first year.  In addition, attendance, engagement and understanding were noticeably improved.  The rationale, challenges and benefits to changing the focus of the course and also the teaching style are discussed.

FIRST YEAR IMPLEMENTATION OF A PROJECT-BASED LEARNING APPROACH: THE NEED FOR ADDRESSING TEACHERS’ ORIENTATIONS IN THE ERA OF REFORM

2010 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 893-917 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meredith A. Park Rogers ◽  
Dionne I. Cross ◽  
Melissa Sommerfeld Gresalfi ◽  
Amy E. Trauth-Nare ◽  
Gayle A. Buck
Keyword(s):  
Project Based Learning ◽  
First Year ◽  
Learning Approach

Mechatronic Control Engineering: A Problem Oriented and Project Based Learning Curriculum in Mechatronic

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henrik C. Pedersen ◽  
Torben O. Andersen ◽  
Michael R. Hansen
Keyword(s):  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Dynamic Nature ◽  
Group Project ◽  
Mechatronic Systems ◽  
Control Engineering ◽  
Analysis And Synthesis ◽  
Simulation And Control ◽  
And Control ◽  
Insight Into

Mechatronics is a field of multidisciplinary engineering that not only require knowledge about different technical areas, but also insight into how to combine technologies optimally, to design efficient products and systems. This paper addresses the group project based and problem-oriented learning approach in relation to a mechatronic education, which makes it possible for the student to get in-depth skills in the area of mechatronics very fast. The trends and applications of mechatronic engineering and research are illustrated. Control engineering plays a central role in this context, where the well established methods from control engineering form very powerful techniques in both analysis and synthesis of mechatronic systems. The necessary skills for mechatronic engineers are outlined followed up by a discussion on how problem oriented project based learning is implemented. A complete curriculum named Mechatronic Control Engineering is presented, which is started at Aalborg University, Denmark, and the content of the semesters and projects are described. The projects are all characterized by the use of simulation and control for the purpose of analyzing and designing complex commercial systems of a strongly dynamic nature.

MOF-derived PtCo/Co3O4 nanocomposites in carbonaceous matrices as high-performance ORR electrocatalysts synthesized via Laser Ablation techniques

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erick Leonar Ribeiro ◽  
Elijah M Davis ◽  
Mahshid Mokhtarnejad ◽  
Sheng Hu ◽  
Dibyendu Mukherjee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fuel Cell ◽  
Laser Ablation ◽  
Energy Conversion ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Sustainable Energy ◽  
Ablation Techniques ◽  
Global Energy ◽  
Cell Technology ◽  
Energy Demands ◽  
Rational Development

Rapidly expanding global energy demands due to fast-paced human-technology interfaces have propelled fuel cell technology as a sustainable energy-conversion alternative. Nonetheless, the rational development of such technology demands the engineering...

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