TY - JOUR
T1 - Using mechatronics to teach mechanical design and technical communication
AU - Vaughan, Joshua
AU - Fortgang, Joel
AU - Singhose, William
AU - Donnell, Jeffrey
AU - Kurfess, Thomas
PY - 2008/5
Y1 - 2008/5
N2 - It is commonly accepted that hands-on experiences increase both learning and enjoyment during coursework. Mechatronics projects provide both interesting and relevant hands-on experiences for a wide range of topics including design processes, basic mechatronics concepts, technical communication, and working in a group environment. ME2110: Creative Decisions and Design at Georgia Tech integrates mechatronics and technical communication into a sophomore level mechanical design class. This paper describes the course in detail, highlighting the course goals and layout, tools provided to the students, industry involvement, and the main challenges of administering such a course.
AB - It is commonly accepted that hands-on experiences increase both learning and enjoyment during coursework. Mechatronics projects provide both interesting and relevant hands-on experiences for a wide range of topics including design processes, basic mechatronics concepts, technical communication, and working in a group environment. ME2110: Creative Decisions and Design at Georgia Tech integrates mechatronics and technical communication into a sophomore level mechanical design class. This paper describes the course in detail, highlighting the course goals and layout, tools provided to the students, industry involvement, and the main challenges of administering such a course.
KW - Mechanical design
KW - Mechatronics education
KW - Technical communication
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=41149146417&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1016/j.mechatronics.2008.01.003
DO - 10.1016/j.mechatronics.2008.01.003
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:41149146417
SN - 0957-4158
VL - 18
SP - 179
EP - 186
JO - Mechatronics
JF - Mechatronics
IS - 4
ER -
