| Title | An Integrated Experiential and Problem-based Approach to Introductory Materials Engineering |
|---|---|
| Faculty/College/Unit | Applied Science |
| Status | Completed |
| Duration | 2 Year |
| Initiation | 04/01/2020 |
| Completion | 05/30/2023 |
| Project Summary | Engineering Materials (APSC 278/279) are two mandatory courses taken by students from eight engineering disciplines, totalling 675 students annually. However, its traditional delivery format and lack of formative assessments have negatively impacted student engagement and learning, as reflected from individual consultations with students and past course instructors. We propose to redesign the course to better integrate lecture content with experiential learning in the laboratory, and to implement a problem-based approach. Upon completion, our project will yield a WeBWorK and in-class problem bank, laboratory modules, case study videos, and evaluation tools for future course renewal. Together, course transformation is expected to improve student development of high-order learning skills, engagement and appreciation of materials engineering. |
| Funding Details | |
| Year 1: Project Year | Year 1 |
| Year 1: Funding Year | 2020/2021 |
| Year 1: Project Type | Large TLEF |
| Year 1: Principal Investigator | Gabrielle Lam |
| Year 1: Funded Amount | 106,480 |
| Year 1: Team Members | Gabrielle Lam, Instructor, Materials Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science |
| Year 2: Project Year | Year 2 |
| Year 2: Funding Year | 2021/2022 |
| Year 2: Project Type | Large TLEF |
| Year 2: Principal Investigator | Gabrielle Lam |
| Year 2: Funded Amount | 104,209 |
| Year 2: Team Members | Gabrielle Lam, Assistant Professor of Teaching, Materials Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science |
| Project Report | 2021-TLEF-Final-Report-Lam-WEB.pdf |