Fuel Cell Car Design Project for Freshman Engineering Courses

Autor/inn/en	Duke, Steve R.; Davis, Virginia A.
Titel	Fuel Cell Car Design Project for Freshman Engineering Courses
Quelle	In: Chemical Engineering Education, 48 (2014) 3, S.157-164 (8 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0009-2479
Schlagwörter	Engineering Education; Science Instruction; Chemistry; College Science; College Freshmen; Chemical Engineering; Scientific Concepts; Energy; Design; Teamwork; Fuels; Transportation + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ingenieurausbildung; Teaching of science; Science education; Natural sciences Lessons; Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht; Chemie; Studienanfänger; Chemisches Prüfverfahren; Energie; Treibstoff; Verkehrswesen
Abstract	In the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering at Auburn University, we have integrated a semester long design project based on a toy fuel cell car into our freshman "Introduction to Chemical Engineering Class." The project provides the students a basic foundation in chemical reactions, energy, and dimensional analysis that facilitates success in later courses. More importantly, it provides them immediate exposure to how "engineers think" by engaging them in a creative design process that involves teamwork, project planning and communication. In addition, it facilitates interest in the AIChE Chem-E-Car. The fundamental project framework has been implemented in classes ranging in size from 30 to 180 students. Informal and formal assessments have consistently shown that the project enhances student learning and enjoyment of the course. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Chemical Engineering Education, Chemical Engineering Division of ASEE. P.O. Box 142097, Gainesville, FL 32614. Tel: 352-392-0861; Fax: 352-392-0861; e-mail: cee@che.ufl.edu; Web site: http://www.che.ufl.edu/cee
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10