| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
MS&T21: Materials Science & Technology
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| Symposium
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Curricular Innovations and Continuous Improvement of Academic Programs (and Satisfying ABET along the Way): The Elizabeth Judson Memorial Symposium
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| Presentation Title |
Integrating Problem Based Learning into a Metals Processing Class |
| Author(s) |
Peter C. Collins |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Peter C. Collins |
| Abstract Scope |
Problem Based Learning modules (PBLs) are a way to promote independent learning by students and student teams. PBLs form a core part of a Metals Processing Class at Iowa State University. This class covers content ranging from extractive metallurgy through solidification and deformation processing to advanced metals-based manufacturing. Given its breadth, additional creative learning opportunities are essential. The PBLs, which range from Dr. Who’s Tardis taking a team of unsuspecting college students who bought an old blue police box to times and places throughout history where only the students’ wit can save them, to teams conducting a rigorous dissection of what popular culture gets right (and wrong) about metals processing, the students have consistently demonstrated increased knowledge acquisition and engagement through such PBLs. These PBLs will be described, and examples of the work product will be presented. |