Abstract
The design of an introductory engineering course at the University of Minnesota is described. The course is a first-quarter first year course that focuses on problem formulation, design and construction of models, and drawing conclusions from modeling results. Students work in small teams on several problems selected from various engineering contexts. They learn how to use computer-based modeling tools, including spreadsheets and equation solvers. The entire course is problem-based, that is, the emphasis is on formulating and solving problems. The procedures for integrating modeling and design in the course are described.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 900-904 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Proceedings - Frontiers in Education Conference |
| Volume | 2 |
| State | Published - 1996 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | Proceedings of the 1996 26th Annual Conference on Frontiers in Education, FIE'96. Part 2 (of 3) - Salt Lake City, UT, USA Duration: Nov 6 1996 → Nov 9 1996 |