DocumentCode
1310573
Title
Sensors and instrumentation systems: an innovative approach to undergraduate projects
Author
McNaughtan, A.
Author_Institution
Dept. of Phys. Sci., Glasgow Caledonian Univ., UK
Volume
6
Issue
3
fYear
1997
fDate
6/1/1997 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
99
Lastpage
103
Abstract
In the undergraduate teaching of sensors and instrumentation systems Glasgow Caledonian University uses joint projects involving a physics student and a chemistry student working together on a relevant industrial problem. This type of project provides a rich environment for active learning, which is essential for the development of the transferable skills required by industry. The major advantages and pitfalls experienced by the author in using this method are discussed
Keywords
engineering education; instrumentation; project engineering; sensors; Glasgow Caledonian University; active learning; chemistry student; instrumentation systems; physics student; sensor systems; transferable skills development; undergraduate projects; undergraduate teaching;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Engineering Science and Education Journal
Publisher
iet
ISSN
0963-7346
Type
jour
DOI
10.1049/esej:19970305
Filename
600574
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