Development of Concept Inventories and Vista-based Course Modules in Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer for the Master of Engineering in Clean Energy Engineering Program

TitleDevelopment of Concept Inventories and Vista-based Course Modules in Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer for the Master of Engineering in Clean Energy Engineering Program
Faculty/College/UnitApplied Science
StatusCompleted
Duration1 Year
Initiation04/01/2011
Project Summary

It is proposed to develop a three-week course module in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer for the Masters of Engineering in Clean Energy (CEEN) program. Readings, lectures, assignments, and quizzes will be developed by employing Teaching Assistants (TAs) recruited from the CEEN program as the first priority, and supervised by employing a doctoral engineering student. CEEN faculty will provide overall oversight of the development of all material. The module will be guided by the outcome of concept inventories designed based on published literature and the experience of UBC faculty, and guided by CEEN program objectives. Vista’s e-learning toolkit will be employed. The goal is to administer concept inventories during August, 2011, and that new CEEN students complete the module during September. 2011-2012 will serve as the pilot year for this initiative, and it is envisioned that the material will be employed in all future years of the CEEN program.

Funding Details
Year 1: Project YearYear 1
Year 1: Funding Year2011/2012
Year 1: Project TypeSmall TLEF
Year 1: Principal InvestigatorEric Mazzi
Year 1: Funded Amount14,600
Year 1: Team Members

Eric Mazzi, Clean Energy Research Centre, Faculty of Applied Science
David Wilkinson, Director, Clean Energy Research Centre, Faculty of Applied Science
Steve Rogak, Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science
Jim Sibley, Centre for Instructional Support, Faculty of Applied Science