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Application of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Method to Introduction to Creative Engineering Design Course: Case Study of Environmental Engineering in Chungnam National University  

Jang, Yong-Chul (Department of Environmental Engineering, Chungnam National University)
Kim, Geonguk (Department of Environmental Engineering, Chungnam National University)
Kim, Mincheol (Department of Management Information Systems, Jeju National University)
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Journal of Engineering Education Research / v.16, no.2, 2013 , pp. 78-85 More about this Journal
Abstract
An 'Introduction to Creative Engineering Design' course at College of Engineering at Chungnam National University is required for all freshmen. The objective of this course is to educate the freshmen with basic engineering design concepts and experiences in creative problem-solving approaches. It provides the students learning opportunities in solving engineering design problems through team efforts and creative approaches. Thus, this course emphasizes creative ideas and thinking, engineering design experiences to students over the course. This study presents the syllabus, the examples of PBL (problem based learning)-related activities as a team, and the results of the course evaluation and outcomes. Based on the results of this study, we can conclude that overall this course using PBL method had significant positive effects on the course outcomes and the creativity of the engineering freshmen in the department of environmental engineering at Chungnam National University. However, there are still efforts to be needed to improve the PBL-related activities in the course, including students' workload, financial supports, and team work.
Keywords
Design; Creative engineering; PBL; ABEEK; Environmental engineering;
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