Project-Based Teaching-Learning Computer-Aided Engineering Tools

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Title: Project-Based Teaching-Learning Computer-Aided Engineering Tools
Language: English
Authors: Simoes, J. A., Relvas, C., Moreira, R.
Source: European Journal of Engineering Education. 2004 29(1):147-161.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 15
Publication Date: 2004
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Design, Manufacturing, Engineering, Teaching Experience, Technical Education, Teaching Methods, Teaching Models, Student Projects, Educational Objectives, Universities, Foreign Countries
Geographic Terms: Portugal
DOI: 10.1080/0304379032000129223
ISSN: 0304-3797
Abstract: Computer-aided design, computer-aided manufacturing, computer-aided analysis, reverse engineering and rapid prototyping are tools that play an important key role within product design. These are areas of technical knowledge that must be part of engineering and industrial design courses' curricula. This paper describes our teaching experience of computer-aided tools for product design centred on the development of a proposed project. The pedagogic model, the teaching objectives and methodology are described and discussed. The competencies acquired within the development of the project have stimulated the design and manufacturing of several artefacts within the students' final-year project. A conceptual vehicle, a washing machine and a tricycle were products designed by students and are presented. (Contains 4 figures.)
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 35
Entry Date: 2011
Accession Number: EJ940479
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Computer-aided design, computer-aided manufacturing, computer-aided analysis, reverse engineering and rapid prototyping are tools that play an important key role within product design. These are areas of technical knowledge that must be part of engineering and industrial design courses' curricula. This paper describes our teaching experience of computer-aided tools for product design centred on the development of a proposed project. The pedagogic model, the teaching objectives and methodology are described and discussed. The competencies acquired within the development of the project have stimulated the design and manufacturing of several artefacts within the students' final-year project. A conceptual vehicle, a washing machine and a tricycle were products designed by students and are presented. (Contains 4 figures.)
ISSN:0304-3797
DOI:10.1080/0304379032000129223