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A project-based-learning approach to teaching second-order differential equations to engineers

Carr, Michael and Ní Fhloinn, Eabhnat orcid logoORCID: 0000-0002-3840-2115 (2016) A project-based-learning approach to teaching second-order differential equations to engineers. In: 18th SEFI-MWG European Seminar on Mathematics in Engineering Education, 27-29 June 2016, Gothenburg, Sweden. ISBN 978-2-87352-013-7

Abstract
In an attempt to increase engagement in a third-year mechanical-engineering mathematics module, a series of group-work sessions were introduced on a single topic. Students were asked to use the solution of a second-order differential equation (previously introduced in lectures) to solve a problem in which they must design a simple spring-damper system for one of a lorry, digger, truck, tractor, car, motorbike or pogo stick. This project was worth 10% of the module and done in groups of four. The groups gave an oral presentation of their results and a written report was handed up for grading. A detailed description of the implementation of this assessment is given along with an analysis of how student performance in questions on similar topics in the terminal examination for this module.
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Item Type:Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Event Type:Conference
Refereed:Yes
Uncontrolled Keywords:Engineering mathematics; Helping Engineers Learn Mathematics (HELM); “student engagement
Subjects:Mathematics
DCU Faculties and Centres:UNSPECIFIED
Published in: Proceedings of the 18th SEFI Mathematics Working Group seminar on Mathematics in Engineering Education. . European Society for Engineering Education (SEFI), Brussels. ISBN 978-2-87352-013-7
Publisher:European Society for Engineering Education (SEFI), Brussels
Official URL:http://sefi.htw-aalen.de/Seminars/Gothenburg2016/P...
Copyright Information:© 2016 SEFI MWG
Use License:This item is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-Share Alike 3.0 License. View License
ID Code:21674
Deposited On:26 Jan 2017 10:15 by Thomas Murtagh . Last Modified 30 Jul 2018 10:17
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