A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
Introducing Case Studies in the Civil Engineering Curriculum of Tongji University, China
Engineering college students are educated to be able to apply mathematics, science and engineering knowledge for design, construction, and solving engineering problems. Civil Engineering programs in China usually introduce students to various mechanics and detailed design principles through the instructor-centered method. Although this knowledge is developed based on lessons learned by engineers of past generations, it is more effective to convey engineering philosophies if case-based teaching can be followed. This paper investigates the feasibility of improving educational functionality of case studies at the College of Civil Engineering of Tongji University, China. A sample course was introduced and suggestions for using research results to improve teaching were presented. Class designs for promoting failure case studies and involving students in laboratory research were described.
Introducing Case Studies in the Civil Engineering Curriculum of Tongji University, China
Engineering college students are educated to be able to apply mathematics, science and engineering knowledge for design, construction, and solving engineering problems. Civil Engineering programs in China usually introduce students to various mechanics and detailed design principles through the instructor-centered method. Although this knowledge is developed based on lessons learned by engineers of past generations, it is more effective to convey engineering philosophies if case-based teaching can be followed. This paper investigates the feasibility of improving educational functionality of case studies at the College of Civil Engineering of Tongji University, China. A sample course was introduced and suggestions for using research results to improve teaching were presented. Class designs for promoting failure case studies and involving students in laboratory research were described.
Introducing Case Studies in the Civil Engineering Curriculum of Tongji University, China
Dai, Kaoshan (author) / Ren, Xiaosong (author) / Lu, Wensheng (author) / Liang, Chao (author)
Sixth Congress on Forensic Engineering ; 2012 ; San Francisco, California, United States
Forensic Engineering 2012 ; 467-476
2012-11-13
Conference paper
Electronic Resource
English
Profile: No. 5 The College of Civil Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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