Conference Session

Design Throughout the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David C. Jensen, University of Arkansas; Dennis Beck, University of Arkansas

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

published in several venues, including Computers & Education, American Journal of Distance Education, Educational Administration Quarterly, and the Journal of Educational Research. Page 26.1363.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015Self-Evaluation of Design Decision-Making Skills Gained through Student Generated Learning Aids Page 26.1363.2AbstractThis paper presents the findings from research in improving undergraduate engineering designdecision-making skills. This work is motivated by the need to provide

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer I

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James A. Mynderse, Lawrence Technological University; Andrew L. Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University; Liping Liu, Lawrence Technological University; Selin Arslan, Lawrence Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

process, the technique is collaborative learning. Ifformal structures exist to guide student interaction, the process is considered cooperativelearning.6,7 PBL, a form of cooperative or collaborative learning, introduces engaging real-world, ill-defined, scaffolded problems for students to solve, usually as part of a group.8 Previouswork has shown that PBL activities can substantially improve student learning9 and thatcooperative learning in general promotes academic success, quality of relationships, and self-esteem.10This work details the problem-based learning application of a fluid-powered gantry crane,previously designed and fabricated on a small scale by senior mechanical engineering students11,to courses including: Mechatronics, Fluid