Conference Session

Problem- Project- and Case-Based Learning in Environmental Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

MaryShannon Williams, University of Missouri, Columbia; Sara Elizabeth Ringbauer, University of Missouri, Columbia

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

24.974.2Introduction Problem-based learning (PBL), the practice of presenting students with ill-structuredproblems to solve at the beginning of the learning process, has proven to be an effective strategyfor preparing professionals to meet the demands of the 21st century workplace. Whenimplemented well, problem-based learning mirrors both the technical skills and the soft skillsrequired in environmental engineering jobs. These soft skills such as teamwork, argumentation,communication, listening, time management and meeting deadlines are often overlooked intraditional engineering lecture courses1. Incorporating a PBL unit into an environmentalengineering lecture course provides an opportunity for students to improve these soft skills. PBL has