Lawal, I., & Phillips, C. M. L., & Gan, Y. (2025, April), Experiential problem-based learning in mechanics of materials   Paper presented at 2025 ASEE PSW Conference, California Polytechnic University, California. 10.18260/1-2--55175

\bibitem{asee_peer_55175}
  Lawal, I., \& Phillips, C. M. L., \& Gan, Y. (2025, April), \emph{Experiential problem-based learning in mechanics of materials }
  Paper presented at 2025 ASEE PSW Conference, California Polytechnic University, California.
  10.18260/1-2--55175

Iyabo Lawal, Canek Moises Luna Phillips, and Yong Gan.  "Experiential problem-based learning in mechanics of materials ".  2025 ASEE PSW Conference, California Polytechnic University, California, 2025, April.  ASEE Conferences, 2025.  https://peer.asee.org/55175 Internet.  14 Jul, 2025

\bibitem{asee_peer_55175}
  Iyabo Lawal, Canek Moises Luna Phillips, and Yong Gan.
  "Experiential problem-based learning in mechanics of materials ".
  \emph{2025 ASEE PSW Conference, California Polytechnic University, California, 2025, April}.
  ASEE Conferences, 2025.
  https://peer.asee.org/55175 Internet.  14 Jul, 2025

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AB  - Mechanics of materials, also known as “Strength of Materials,” is a fundamental course for students in mechanical, civil and aerospace engineering departments.   Mechanics as a discipline “…describes and predicts the conditions of rest or motion of bodies under the action of forces”.  It is divided into three areas:  Mechanics of rigid bodies (Statics and Dynamics), Mechanics of materials and Mechanics of fluids.  Mechanics courses can be challenging for engineering students since for most students, this is their first introduction to the discipline.  The course introduces students to considerations needed for designing components and structures commonly found in industrial applications.  The implementation of a problem-based learning model was introduced to 90 students who enrolled in the Strength of Materials (ME 2191) course in the Fall 2024 semester (Cohort 1). The cohort consisted of two sections of 45 students that by credit-hours, ranged from sophomore to seniors.  For several students this was their second or third time taking the class.  The goal for the problem-based learning was to foster in students, a deeper understanding and application of the principles in Mechanics of Materials based on testing data and survey data.  The key objectives of the study and how they were met are presented.
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