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Creation of Open-Source Course Materials for Engineering Economics Course with Help from a Team of Students—Lessons Learned

Conference Session
Engineering Economy Division (EED) Technical Session 1
Collection
2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Tamara R. Etmannski, University of British Columbia
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Economy Division (EED)
inherentlyinefficient. Consideration needs to be given to more effective dissemination strategies, alongwith the selection of a platform for posting the open-source materials. This platform should beaccessible to instructors internationally, while also fostering a collaborative environment whereinstructors can comment, edit, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the materials.5. AcknowledgementsThanks are extended to the UBC Open Educational Resource Fund for supporting thedevelopment and dissemination of this work through an OER Implementation Grant.As confirmed by the UBC Behavioural Research Ethics Board (BREB) office, the work isconsidered “Quality Improvement and Assurance and Program Evaluation”, which under Article2.5 of the Tri Council Policy
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Microfinance in an Engineering Economics Course

Conference Session
Engineering Economy Division (EED) Technical Session 1
Collection
2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Robert P. Leland, Oral Roberts University
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Economy Division (EED)
course exposes a large percentage ofengineering students to actual business activity, and does so in a way that engages them inmaking a positive impact, addressing ABET outcome 2: an ability to apply engineering design toproduce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, andwelfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors [14]. Trainingin microfinance also prepares graduates to address NSPE Code of Ethics item III.2.a Engineersare encouraged to participate in civic affairs; career guidance for youths; and work for theadvancement of the safety, health, and well-being of their community [15]. In a broader sense,the perception of engineers as making the world a better place is
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