Conference Session

Innovative Techniques in Structural Engineering Courses

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew W. Roberts, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Angela Marie Jones, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Michael K. Thompson, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

the ASCEcode on structural loads.In addition to the change in the course sequence, a new grading scheme was adopted for the two Page 24.1393.2structural engineering courses. Grades are not determined based on a typical “points” system.Instead, an outcomes-based grading scheme is used in which students must demonstrate masteryof specified learning outcomes to pass the class.To illustrate how the outcomes are defined and implemented, Table 2 lists the outcomes thatwere covered on the first exam. (The full list of outcomes for the course is given in the syllabus,which is provided as Appendix A.) The letter in the outcome label (“A”, “B”, or “C

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fouad H. Fouad, University of Alabama, Birmingham; Mohamed Salah Gallow, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

no maintenance and has low operating costs. Its applications are in walls, floors, androofs. [28], [29]Teaching approachIn the SRCD course, the sustainable aspects of reinforced concrete will be introduced through avariety of techniques outlined below.Lectures: The course will be conducted through classroom and online lectures that will integratesustainability into the traditional syllabus. Because of time constraints, the sustainability aspectadded to the traditional course topics will be presented in the form of online lectures. Studentswill discuss what they have learned and ask questions, which will enhance the student-lecturerinteraction.Review of literature: Students will be required to perform a literature search on byproductmaterials