Teaching Power Electronics with a Design-Oriented, Project-Based Learning Method at the Technical University of Denmark

Autor/inn/en	Zhang, Zhe; Hansen, Claus Thorp; Andersen, Michael A. E.
Titel	Teaching Power Electronics with a Design-Oriented, Project-Based Learning Method at the Technical University of Denmark
Quelle	In: IEEE Transactions on Education, 59 (2016) 1, S.32-38 (7 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0018-9359
DOI	10.1109/TE.2015.2426674
Schlagwörter	Engineering Education; Student Projects; Teaching Methods; Learning Activities; Foreign Countries; Feedback (Response); Electronics; Student Attitudes; Design; Magnets; Universities; Peer Evaluation; College Students; Groups; Pretesting; Denmark + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ingenieurausbildung; Schulprojekt; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Lernaktivität; Ausland; Elektronik; Schülerverhalten; Stabmagnet; University; Universität; Collegestudent; Vortest; Dänemark
Abstract	Power electronics is a fast-developing technology within the electrical engineering field. This paper presents the results and experiences gained from applying design-oriented project-based learning to switch-mode power supply design in a power electronics course at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). Project-based learning (PBL) is known to be a motivating problem-centered teaching method that not only places students at the core of teaching and learning activities but also gives them the ability to transfer their acquired scientific knowledge into industrial practice. Students choose a specification to implement from various power converter application projects, such as a fuel cell power conditioning converter, a light-emitting diode (LED) driver or a battery charger. The students select the topology, design magnetic components, calculate input/output filters and design closed-loop controllers necessary to fulfill the requirements listed in the chosen specification and thus meet the project's goals. This paper presents the course teaching plan and teaching methods, assessment method and student feedback. (As Provided).
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