Integrating CAD/CAE/CAM in Engineering Curricula

A Project-Based Learning Approach

Bibliographic Data

ID22047214
AuthorsFábio António Oliveira Fernandes (0000-0001-9751-8807, University of Aveiro, corresponding author), Nilo Fuchter Júnior (Department of Mechanical Engineering, SATC University, Rua Pascoal Meller, 73-Bairro Universitário CEP, Criciúma 88805-380, Brazil), Anderson Daleffe (0000-0001-7050-3816, Department of Mechanical Engineering, SATC University, Rua Pascoal Meller, 73-Bairro Universitário CEP, Criciúma 88805-380, Brazil), Daniel Fritzen (0000-0002-9550-6690, Department of Mechanical Engineering, SATC University, Rua Pascoal Meller, 73-Bairro Universitário CEP, Criciúma 88805-380, Brazil, corresponding author), José Wanderley Alves de Sousa (0000-0002-5848-6424, University of Aveiro)
Year2020
Volume10
Issue5
Pages125
Publication date2020-04-28
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueEducation Sciences (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2227-7102 • E-ISSN: 2227-7102
PublisherMDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT)
DOI10.3390/educsci10050125
OpenAlexW3022978287
LanguageEN
Citations received7
References cited21

Problem-based learning (PBL) approaches are well-accepted and disseminated and have been intensively employed in several engineering programs. This article aims to present a teaching experience in which PBL was applied in one course of a mechanical engineering graduation program. The PBL approach applied is described step-by-step as well as the goals and constraints related to Computer-Aided Design, Engineering and Manufacturing (CAD/CAE/CAM) technologies employed in this particular case. The evaluation process is described, as well as the quantitative results, and also the results obtained from questionnaires answered by the students at the end of the PBL experience. Additionally, the team’s technical success in solving the proposed CAD/CAE/CAM problems was also taken into account. This PBL approach provided the students with the required autonomy to develop their argumentative skills within the team, defending their ideas, and at the same time, promoting self-criticism and ethical and impartial judgment among the other team members

Argumentative · Autonomy · CAD · Curriculum · Engineering drawing · Engineering education · Engineering management · Mathematics education · Pedagogy · Problem-based learning · Project-Based Learning · Biomedical and Engineering Education · Computer Science · Engineering · Engineering Education and Curriculum Development · Problem and Project Based Learning · Psychology · Mechanical Engineering

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