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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 (창의설계입문의 PBL(Problem-Based Learning) 적용: 충남대학교 환경공학분야 사례)

  • Jang, Yong-Chul;Kim, Geonguk;Kim, Mincheol
    • Journal of Engineering Education Research
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    • v.16 no.2
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    • pp.78-85
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    • 2013
  • 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.

Evaluation of the Specialized Elective Course for Dental Hygiene Student's Career to Pursue Provided by Yonsei University in Korea (치위생학과 학생의 사회 진출을 모색하기 위한 특성화 교육프로그램의 평가)

  • Kim, Hae-Sun;Jang, Sun-Ok;Han, Sun-Young;Choi, Jin-Ah;Chung, Won Gyun
    • Journal of dental hygiene science
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    • v.8 no.4
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    • pp.247-253
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    • 2008
  • The purpose of this study is to evaluate the outcomes of the specialized elective course program to be designed to help dental hygiene student to pursue the career by providing the opportunities of attendance to the diverse social settings. Students participating the specialized elective course were required to attend one of the related dental or dental hygiene institutes of their own choice during 2 weeks. After that to evaluate satisfaction of the specialized elective course, 70 of 103 students who have graduated dental hygiene school in Yonsei University responded questionnaire that consist of satisfaction on the specialized elective course, influence on career, change of attitude for career etc. The most students satisfied the specialized elective course(very good 21.4%, good 47.1%, and neutral 24.3%) and satisfaction on this program was significant among related dental institutes. The majority of students(87.1%) responded the specialized elective course to have Influence on their career. Aspect to change of attitude for career, 63 percent of students started serious consideration making a decision on career. This findings indicate that the most students satisfy the specialized elective course, and this program providing the opportunity of attendance to the diverse social settings seems to help dental hygiene student to pursue the career.

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Th e Effect of Sexuality Course on Sex - Role Stereotypes and Sexual Attitude in University Students (성 관련 강좌 이수 전후 대학생들의 성 고정관념과 성 태도의 변화)

  • Lee, Kye-Eun;Kim, Nam-Sun
    • Women's Health Nursing
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    • v.9 no.1
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    • pp.5-17
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    • 2003
  • Purpose : The purpose of this study was 1) to classify university student's attitudes toward sex, 2) to confirm the effects of sexuality course on sex-role stereotypes and sexual attitude in university student s. Method : The subjects in this study were 212 K university students in Kangwon Province between 3/7/2001 $\sim$ 6/13/2001. The instruments used for this study were the general characteristics, sexual attitude and sex-role stereotypes. The data was analyzed by frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, paired t-test, ANOVA, Pearson correlation coefficients, Factor analysis and Cronbach's $\alpha$ using the SPSS program. Result : 1. University students' attitude toward sex are divided into three types. Type I are called open mined : 16, 33, 28, 10, 18, 2, 30, 25, 26, 27, 22, 19, 29, 21, 9, 5 items. Type II are supporters of virginal purity : 8, 6, 31, 17, 14, 33 items. Type III express love through sexual intercourse : 20, 24, 7, 3, 15, 32 items. 2. There was a significant difference in the appearance and occupational characteristics of sex-role stereotypes before and after the sexuality course (t=2.562, p<.05). 3. In Type III, there was a significant difference in sexual attitude before and after the sexuality course (t=3.576, p<.0001). 4. The data showed the relationships between type III of sexual attitude and sex-role stereotypes (r=-.3 15, p<.0001). 5. Sex-role stereotypes according to the demographic characteristics before sexuality course were significantly different by age, gender, experience of military service, experience of sex edu cat ion an d experience of sexual intercourse. Sex-role stereotypes according to the demographic characteristics after sexuality course were significantly different by gender and experience of sexual intercourse. 6. Sexual attitude according to the demographic characteristics before sexuality course were significantly different by maj or (type I), age, grade, experience of military service and experience of sexual intercourse (type II), age, grade, gender, experience of military service, experience of sex education and experience of sexual intercourse. Sexual attitude according to the demographic characteristics after sexuality course were significantly different by religion and major(type I), age and grade(type II), age, grade, gender, religion and experience of sexual intercourse. Conclusion : This study showed that a sexuality course was effect ive in changing the sex-role stereotypes and sexual attitude of university students.

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A Study on College Student's Course Selecting Standards: Focusing on electives and major courses (교양과목과 전공과목에 따른 대학생의 수강신청 기준에 관한 연구)

  • LEE, Hyojin;Park, Innwoo;Yun, Ga-Yeong
    • (The)Korea Educational Review
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    • v.23 no.4
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    • pp.79-99
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    • 2017
  • This study aims at analyzing the course selecting standards of college students including Electives and Major courses. For the purpose of this study, we developed a survey through analyzing previous related-research and conducting interviews and pilot study. Using our survey questions, on- and off-line survey was conducted for 301 college students from November 1st to December 5th. As a result of the survey, college student's course selecting standards consist of five factors including 'convenience in learning', 'characteristics of instructors', 'practicality of courses', 'expectations of and interests in learning', and 'external factors.' With the result of factor analysis, we analyzed course selecting standards of college students divided into Electives and Major courses. For electives, 'convenience in learning' was most considered among five factors, followed by 'expectations of and interests in learning', 'external factors', 'characteristics of instructors' and 'practicality of courses.' On the other hand, 'characteristics of instructors' was the highest consideration of college students when selecting courses in Major subjects, followed by 'convenience in learning', 'expectations of and interests in learning', 'external factors' and 'practicality of courses.' This study examined what standards affect college student's course selection, considering Electives and Major courses respectively. We suggested further study on how college students select their courses and how this affect their satisfaction with college education.

Utility Analysis on Activating Web-Based Course Support System by Faculty in Universities (웹기반 강의지원시스템에 대한 대학교수의 활용도분석)

  • Kim, Kyung-Woo
    • Journal of the Korea Society of Computer and Information
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    • v.14 no.11
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    • pp.221-232
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    • 2009
  • To purpose of the study was to analyze faculty utility of Web-Based course support system in Universities. Data were collected from log file in server computer, 5,023 faculties and 12,733 courses offered at spring semester of 2009 in the Metropolitan area S, K, D universities were analyzed. Specifically, frequency and percentile of faculties and courses using course management system were analyzed. In addition, the frequencies and percentiles of courses using sub-functions of course management system were analyzed and X2 test used to examine the difference of frequencies of faculties and courses using course system at using announcement, providing instructional material, public bulletin board and free board. Results were as follows. The 62.28% of faculties and 50.3% of courses have used Web-Based course support system. The results of Subfunction utility analysis showed the highest use as 80.4%. in providing instructional material. However, the use of announcement functions and online discussion was more or less low. Results imply that most of faculties and course are using course management system as supplementary system of off-line instruction.

An Examination of the Course Syllabi Related to Data Librarian in the ALA-accredited Library and Information Science Degree Programs (ALA인가 문헌정보학 학위 과정의 데이터 사서 양성과 관련된 교과목의 강의계획서 분석)

  • Hyoungjoo Park
    • Journal of Korean Library and Information Science Society
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    • v.54 no.4
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    • pp.307-334
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    • 2023
  • The purpose of this study is to examine the status of data librarian-related course syllabi in the 2023 American Library Association(ALA)-accredited degree programs in Library and Information Science (LIS). The present study examined LIS course syllabi related to data librarian including course titles, course objectives, course descriptions, weekly topics and assignments. ALA-accredited LIS programs offer various courses in data librarianship such as data management and curation, data analysis and visualization, metadata, information services, research methods, library management, academic libraries, computer programming and databases. This study collected 184 syllabi from the ALA-accredited LIS programs and selected and analyzed 127 syllabi that are related to data librarianship. The study examined 3,045 course titles, 2,559 course description from 61 LIS degree programs overseas, and 1,330 course titles from 37 LIS degree programs in Korea. This study found that LIS degree programs both in Korea and overseas offer various courses for data librarians. The researcher hopes the findings of this study will be used as a starting point to develop or redesign courses related to data librarianship in the information field.

Study on the Curriculum of Gerontological Nursing - Baccalaureate Degree Programs(BSN) in Korea - (노인간호학 개설현황 및 교과과정 조사연구 - 4년제 간호학과를 중심으로 -)

  • Yun, Eun-Suk
    • The Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education
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    • v.14 no.2
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    • pp.188-194
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    • 2008
  • Purpose: The purpose of this study was to survey the present status of the gerontological nursing course in Baccalaureate degree programs(BSN) in Korea, so as to provide basic data for developing a standard model for a gerontological nursing curriculum. Method: Data on the contents of a gerontological nursing curriculum was collected from those programs that had a gerontological nursing course. Result: The results show that 48 schools(87.3%) offered a gerontological nursing course. Twenty-five schools(45.5%) had both lectures and clinical practicum, while 23 schools(41.8%) had only lectures. Twenty-seven schools(56%) offered a gerontological nursing course as an elective. Students earned the most number of credits in their senior year. The most common credit system for lecture subjects was 2 credits with 38 schools(79.2%) and a clinical practicum was 1 credit with 20 schools(80%). The issues identified were that gerontological nursing was an elective and not a mandatory course, a lack of clinical lab hours, and a lack of common learning objectives. Conclusion: Recommendations are made for better defined curricula in gerontological nursing. In addition, further investigations of the learners or students entering gerontological nursing to facilitate curriculum development and appropriate instructional strategies are needed.

The Development of User Interface Design Principles for Improving the Usability of University Course Management System (대학 강의지원시스템 이용성 향상을 위한 이용자 인터페이스 설계 원칙 개발)

  • Chae, Hyun-Soo;Lee, Jee-Yeon
    • Journal of the Korean Society for information Management
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    • v.29 no.3
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    • pp.123-144
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    • 2012
  • The study goal is to develop the user interface design principles to improve the usability of university course management systems. To achieve the goal, a usability study was conducted using a survey questionnaire and usability test. Eleven user interface design principles for university course management system were developed based on the usability study. This study has significance in that student opinions were incorporated directly into the user interface design principles of university course management system.

A Study on Course Stability of Towed Damaged-ship under Wind Pressure (풍압력하에서 피예항중인 손상선박의 침로안정성에 관한 연구)

  • K.H. Sohn;Y.K. Kim;S.G. Lee;K.S. Choi
    • Journal of the Society of Naval Architects of Korea
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    • v.37 no.2
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    • pp.46-56
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    • 2000
  • This paper is related with one of safety plans to rescue a damaged-ship whether by collision, grounding or internal accident. We discuss the problem on course stability of damaged-ship while towed under severe wind pressure. The characteristic equation to assess the stability on course, is derived from sway and yaw coupled motion of towing and towed vessels with wind effect. Through the numerical calculation on course stability of towing and towed vessels system, the relationship between the course stability of a towed damaged-ship and wind direction or towrope length, is clarified with the parameters of weather and damage conditions.

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An International Freshman Exchange Program: A Trial for Engineering Design Education

  • Webeck, Elizabeth;Imamura, Fumihiko;Wang, Fuming;Zhu, Hongmin;Nagasaka, Tetsuya
    • Journal of Engineering Education Research
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    • v.15 no.4
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    • pp.8-13
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    • 2012
  • The Engineering school of Tohoku University has been offering a Team-based Engineering Design Course to its first year students since 1996 in order to increase the level of both motivation and interest in engineering. Freshmen are required to select one of approximately 150 topics and do some research on this topic. This course also provides opportunities for students to participate in exchange programs with the University of Washington (UW) and the University of Science and Technology Beijing (USTB). In the Tohoku-UW exchange program, which began in 1999, between 10 and 25 students of Tohoku visit the UW annually to present the results of the subjects the school has appointed in advance in the Team-based Engineering Design Course. In the Tohoku-USTB exchange program, which began in 2007, about 15 students from each university participate in a one day meeting organized by the students themselves. They give a presentation on either the results of the subject they selected in the course, or on an engineering related topic both groups have agreed to in advance. In this paper, a detailed history, the objectives, a schedule and the budget in these unique exchange programs is introduced together with an outline of the course and its contribution to the engineering design education.