Designing “Theory of Machines and Mechanisms” course on Project Based Learning approach

Vikas Shinde

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Abstract

Theory of Machines and Mechanisms course is one of the essential courses of Mechanical Engineering undergraduate curriculum practiced at Indian Institute. Previously, this course was taught by traditional instruction based pedagogy. In order to achieve profession specific skills demanded by the industry and the learning outcomes specified by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA), India; this course is restructured on Project Based Learning approach. A mini project is designed to suit course objectives. An objective of this paper is to discuss the rationale of this course design and the process followed to design a project which meets diverse objectives.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPBL Across Cultures
EditorsKhairiyah Mohd-Yusof, Mahyuddin Arsat, Mohamad Termizi Borhan, Erik de Graaff, Anette Kolmos, Fatin Aliah Phang
Place of PublicationAalborg
PublisherAalborg Universitetsforlag
Publication date2013
Pages163-172
ISBN (Electronic)978-87-7112-092-9
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Event4rd International Research Symposium on PBL 2013 - Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia
Duration: 2 Jul 20133 Jul 2013

Conference

Conference4rd International Research Symposium on PBL 2013
LocationUniversiti Teknologi Malaysia
Country/TerritoryMalaysia
Period02/07/201303/07/2013

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