Hands-On Learning in Engineering

该项目正在创建一个动手学习环境，提高学生在整个工程课程的实验室经验，以便：建立自信心;将研究进展纳入本科课程;促进团队合作和沟通技巧;并扩大所需的教学风格范围，以满足不同学生群体的需求。该项目正在通过整合四个工程部门的实验室技能发展，加强设计和进行实验所需的技能。该项目使用了两个基准软件产品（LabVIEW和MATLAB），这两个产品都具有教育和工业应用。在课程的前两年，LabVIEW主要用作数据采集工具，而MATLAB用于数据分析和可视化。该项目是由位于博尔德的科罗拉多大学开创和发展的“综合教学”计划的改编。实验室体验侧重于在设备齐全的实验室工作站使用精心设计的实验模块进行团队导向的实践学习。该项目通过创造对工程的更多信心和兴趣，促进对研究的兴趣，并为文化多样性群体的互动提供更多机会，对提高更多样化学生群体的保留率产生了积极影响。

The project is creating a hands-on learning environment that enhances the laboratory experience of students across the engineering curriculum in order to: build self confidence; integrate research advances into the undergraduate curriculum; promote teamwork and communication skills; and broaden the range of teaching styles required to meet the needs of a diverse student population. The project is strengthening the skills needed to design and conduct experiments by integrating laboratory skill development across four engineering departments. The project is utilizing two benchmark software products (LabVIEW and MATLAB), both of which have educational and industrial applications. During the first two years of the curriculum, LabVIEW is being used principally as a data acquisition tool whereas MATLAB is being used for data analysis and visualization. The project is an adaptation of the "integrated teaching and learning" program pioneered and developed by the University of Colorado at Boulder. The laboratory experience is focusing on team-oriented, hands-on learning at fully equipped Lab Stations using carefully designed experimental modules. The project is having a positive impact on improving the retention of a more diverse student body by creating more confidence and interest in engineering, promoting interest in research, and providing greater opportunities for interaction of culturally diverse groups.