LESSONS LEARNED FROM DESIGN-BUILD-TEST-BASED PROJECT COURSES
DS 32: Proceedings of DESIGN 2004, the 8th International Design Conference, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Year: 2004
Editor: Marjanovic D.
Author: Malmqvist, J.; Young, P. Y.; Hallström, S.; Kuttenkeuler, J.; Svensson, T.
Section: DESIGN EDUCATION
Page(s): 665 - 672
Abstract
Projects in which students design, build and test a device are increasingly being used in education. In this paper, a number of design-build-test-based project courses are analyzed. Findings indicates that these experiences do not only train design skills but also effectively motivate students, integrate disciplinary subjects, and provide a platform for teaching non-technical skills such as communication. These learning events further receive very positive evaluations from students, faculty and industry. However, design-build-test tasks also require careful planning, different faculty competence and re-designed learning environments. The paper suggests a set of guidelines that help address these challenges in a course development process.
Keywords: design-build-test, engineering education, project-based courses