Conference Session

Engineering Economy: Beyond the Classroom

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeannette Russ, Union University; Doanh Van, Union University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy

years of industrial experience. Page 12.1564.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Using Student-led Current Events Discussions to Meet Specific ABET Outcomes through Engineering EconomyIntroductionWhile engineering departments tend to have many avenues for meeting ABET outcomes that aredirectly related to technical skills, it can be more challenging to find ways to address theoutcomes related to “soft skills.” At Union University, we have found that the standardengineering economy course provides an ideal atmosphere for delivering some of these broad-based goals. Specifically, we have been

Conference Session

Engineering Economy Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ona Egbue, University of South Carolina, Upstate

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy

do not equip students with the soft skills including communication and collaborativeskills required to face the multi-faceted challenges in the 21st century engineering workforce.There is clearly a need to use active learning methods that promote student learning, engagementand the development of critical skillsThis study describes changes to an engineering economic course aimed at increasing studentengagement by incorporating proven active learning strategies such as project-based andproblem-based learning strategies. This was accomplished by flipping some parts of the courseand spending more class time on discussions, intensive team work and group projects. The planwas to completely flip the course over time so that fundamental concepts

Conference Session

Applications of Engineering Economy

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin Kelley, Baylor University; Robert Doty, Baylor University; Bill booth, Baylor University; Cynthia Fry, Baylor University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy

engineering economy coursesinclude group problem solving activities,18 using only spreadsheets to solve assignments,19assessing accreditation “soft skills” outcomes,20 and introducing contemporary global issues.21IntroductionDuring most of the last decade Baylor’s ECS programs have responded to the desire for studentsto be globally savvy by developing abroad experiences with an ECS focus.11, 22 This experiencematured into one that includes a partnership with the business school. Because of the high costof this program, both in terms faculty and staff resources and student-program charges, it is notfeasible to offer it for a majority of the students. This fact though, does not negate the desire thatall ECS graduates be equipped with discipline