Problem Solving and Engineering Design, Introducing Bachelor Students to Engineering Practice at K. U. Leuven

Autor/inn/en	Heylen, Christel; Smet, Marc; Buelens, Hermans; Sloten, Jos Vander
Titel	Problem Solving and Engineering Design, Introducing Bachelor Students to Engineering Practice at K. U. Leuven
Quelle	In: European Journal of Engineering Education, 32 (2007) 4, S.375-386 (12 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0304-3797
Schlagwörter	Feedback (Response); Engineering Education; Student Projects; Course Objectives; Active Learning; Problem Solving; Communication Skills; Undergraduate Students; Foreign Countries; Teaching Methods; Belgium + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ingenieurausbildung; Schulprojekt; Aktives Lernen; Problemlösen; Kommunikationsstil; Ausland; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Belgien
Abstract	A present-day engineer has a large scientific knowledge; he is a team-player, eloquent communicator and life-long learner. At the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, the course "Problem Solving and Engineering Design" introduces engineering students from the first semester onwards into real engineering practice and teamwork. Working in small groups, the students integrate basic principles of all regular scientific courses to solve real-life engineering problems. This makes the coursework more interesting and helps the students to master the abstract theories presented in lectures. Through the increasing complexity of the assignments, the students are gradually confronted with technical and social competencies such as a systematic approach to problem solving and engineering design, teamwork, project management and communication skills. "Problem Solving and Engineering Design" has been implemented in the bachelor of engineering since September 2003. The current paper describes the course objectives, the way the course is implemented to support project-based learning and the feedback obtained from the didactic team and the students. (Contains 2 tables and 9 figures.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10