Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathleen Meehan, University of Glasgow

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International

projects inthe degree program are not as numerous as the total in the UoG EEE programme, but areequivalent in number to that in the US EE programs in which the author has taught. III. Self-Guided Learning ⊂ Student-Centered Learning ⊃ Teacher-Centered Instruction (a) University of GlasgowThe contents of each course is described in the course specification (syllabus), which lists theintended learning outcomes, the number of hours that the course instructor and each studentshould devote to the separate course components [lectures, tutorials (recitation sessions),laboratory experiments and/or projects, homework assignments, quizzes, class exams, and finalexam], the summative assessments and their weighted contributions to the calculation of

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Courtney Pfluger, Northeastern University

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Diversity

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International

of Brazil would have been helpful for the students toget a better cultural perspective and allow for better immersion into the current atmosphere ofBrazil.Improvements and Second Time TaughtA syllabus with a schedule of daily activities was an improvement made to the second iterationof this Brazilian culture course. The course description was:This course provides an interdisciplinary and critical examination of the Brazilian culture. Thecourse is designed for students who will participate in an educational trip to Brazil. The courseexamines major historical events from the colonial, imperial, and national periods, and their"legacies" or influences on current socio-economic, political, and cultural aspects of theBrazilian society. To better

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Inna Mikhailovna Gorodetskaya, Kazan National Research Technological University; Farida Tagirovna Shageeva, Kazan National Research Technological University; Elvira Valeeva, Kazan National Research Technological University

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Diversity

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possible only on the macro-level of choosing the major and not on the level ofspecific courses as the curriculum is set by Federal Educational Standards and not reallysubject to changes. Unlike the Western educational system, in Russia students usually do notselect particular courses within their major. During the semester they study disciplinessuggested to them by the educational standard. To some extent the problem ofindividualization may be solved by the system of additional certificates to higher professionaleducation (equivalent of minor degree) where students may develop social, psychological,linguistic competences that will help his future international marketability. One of the main requirements for a mobile person is to master a

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steve Muench P.E., University of Washington; Ashley Ann Thompson, University of Washington/PCS Structural Solutions; Sheryl Brandalik

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Diversity

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.• Facilities: o On campus: standard classroom o In Rome: UW Rome Center• Cost: o Program fee: $4,800. Other administrative fees add another $300. o Recommended student budget: $7,000 to $7,500 is recommended for students to cover the program fee, airfare, food, and other living essentials.• Syllabus: o Course catalog description: Engineering-focused Exploration Seminar that covers Roman civil engineering over 3,000 years from Ancient Rome to the present day. Introduction to civil engineering topics reinforced by practical engineering calculations, local experts and site visits. Provides international and historical perspective on engineering and the