Teaching manufacturing engineering at tertiary institutions in conjunction with engineering design and engineering materials

• Autorzy: Kosse V. , Yarlagadda P. K. D. V.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Purpose: In this paper we discuss the innovative curriculum structure, teaching and learning approaches of coherent delivery of manufacturing in conjunction with engineering design and materials from year one to year four, including specializations, real life projects and final year projects. Design/methodology/approach: Tertiary institutions now face serious challenges. Modern industry requires engineering graduates with strong knowledge of modern technologies, highly practical focus, management skills, ability to work individually and in a team, understanding of environmental issues and many other skills and graduate attributes. Institutions in the tertiary sector change courses and modify curriculum to reflect challenges of the modern industry and make engineering graduates better prepared for the "real world". Findings: Queensland University of Technology, in response to industry requirements has re-designed the engineering curriculum with some integrated units. An integrated approach was adopted for the teaching of Materials Manufacturing and Design. This is further strengthened by various forms of final year projects. This includes industry based CEED projects as well as SAE Formula A Motorsport. Practical implications: Queensland University of Technology in the recent years introduced an innovative structure of engineering courses with a common core for Bachelor of Engineering Mechanical, Infomechatronics and Medical, where manufacturing is taught in conjunction with engineering design and engineering materials. Originality/value: Students survey indicates that the integrated approach enhances their learning and that the industry based projects help them to be better prepared for graduate work as well improving their communication skills.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

development of new curricula for BSc and MSc studies in the field of materials science; teaching; tertiary institutions; manufacturing; design; materials

PL

działalność dydaktyczna; produkcja; projektowanie; materiały; szkolnictwo wyższe

• Wydawca: International OCSCO World Press
• Czasopismo: Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering
• Rocznik: 2008
• Tom: Vol. 31, nr 2
• Strony: 862--866
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 4 poz., il.

Twórcy

autor

Kosse V.

autor

Yarlagadda P. K. D. V.

• School of Engineering Systems, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia,

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