Title :
Unveiling fieldbus network technology through project-based learning
Author :
de Lucena, Samuel E. ; Mogames, O.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Unesp - Sao Paulo State Univ., Guaratingueta, Brazil
Abstract :
Fieldbus communications networks are a fundamental part of modern industrial automation technique. This paperwork presents an application of project-based learning (PBL) paradigm to help electrical engineering students grasp the major concepts of fieldbus networks, while attending a one-term long, elective microcontroller course.
Keywords :
educational courses; electrical engineering education; factory automation; field buses; microcontrollers; PBL paradigm; elective microcontroller course; electrical engineering students; fieldbus communications networks; fieldbus network technology; industrial automation technique; project-based learning paradigm; Automation; Education; Electrical engineering; Hardware; Local area networks; Microcontrollers; Open systems; Hands-on education; automation; fieldbuses; microcontrollers; networks; projec-based learning;
Conference_Titel :
Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), 2012
Conference_Location :
Seattle, WA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-1353-7
Electronic_ISBN :
0190-5848
DOI :
10.1109/FIE.2012.6462259
