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    Learning Enhancement of Project-Based Unit in Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Course

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    Authors
    Pramanik, Alokesh
    Islam, N.
    Basak, A.
    Dong, Yu
    Date
    2018
    Type
    Book Chapter
    
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    Pramanik, A. and Islam, N. and Basak, A. and Dong, Y. 2018. Learning Enhancement of Project-Based Unit in Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Course. In Manufacturing Engineering Education, 73-84. Kidlington, UK: Chandos Publishing.
    Source Title
    Manufacturing Engineering Education
    DOI
    10.1016/B978-0-08-101247-5.00003-4
    ISBN
    9780081012475
    School
    School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering (CME)
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/70943
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Project-based learning process is nearer to the professional realism, and thus, requires lengthier period to imbibe compared to problem-based education activities. In addition, project-based learning requires application of knowledge and usually is accompanied by core subjects (e.g., maths, physics) and stronger self-direction. Therefore, students require to commit overall time management and resources. By taking consideration of above-mentioned facts, this chapter discusses the introduction of project-based manufacturing process unit which is essential for the bachelor degree course in Mechanical Engineering at Curtin University. The project was about manufacturing a hammer that cover basic manufacturing processes, such as production planning, conventional shaping and machining, computer numerical control (CNC) machining, etc. The students were required to hand-hammer drawing and step-by-step manufacturing process over the semester and discuss with the faculties in regular time interval. Finally, students’ feedbacks were recorded and analyzed. It was found that introduction of project-oriented learning improved students’ satisfaction as well as interest to learn. This change, as made in 2012, improved overall student satisfaction rate by 9% with an increasing trend.

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