Journal of Engineering Education Transformations

Vinod Kumar V. Meti ¹, A. C. Giriyapur ¹, I. G. Siddhalingeshwar ², Pooja Sadalagi ²

Affiliations
1 Automation & Robotics Department, B.V. Bhoomaraddi College of Engg & Tech., Hubli, Karnataka, IN
2 Automobile Engineering, B.V. Bhoomaraddi College of Engg & Tech., Hubli, Karnataka, IN

Abstract

In this modern world students are looking at new method of learning the courses and as well it is very difficult for the instructors/teachers to take attention of students to teach the theory courses. This paper brings a different method of teaching and learning methodology for the machine design course. In this, the tutorial and course project has been linked to the course to develop student's involvement, complex thinking, team management skills, and higher order thinking skills. Here the author would like to share some of the new techniques extracted from the outcome based learning and project based learning approaches to make students and teachers to involve in to the course. Student's feedback and the project did show their involvement in the course.

Keywords

Techniques, Project, Tutorial, Learning, Involvement.

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Aditya M. Deshpande ¹, I. G. Siddhalingeshwar ¹, Nagaraj Ekabote ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Automobile Engineering, B.V.B.C.E.T., Hubballi, IN

Abstract

Engineering Design (ED) process is the foundation on which Automobile Engineering students currently base their project work. Though efficient in addressing the primary academic requirements, it is nevertheless open ended and hence the methodology for project execution will differ from team to team. ED at higher semesters, in the author's perspective, is less structured and feel there is a need for a defined industrial methodology based on ED, especially to address the needs of automobile engineering students.

This requirement can be fulfilled by Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), a framework of procedures and techniques followed by the automotive industry worldwide.

An attempt was made to implement APQP on experimental basis in a project titled Solar Array Electric Vehicle. The following four stages were incorporated in the project: Plan and Define Program, Product Design and Development, Feedback and Corrective actions and Control Plan Methodology. This paper highlights the scope, implementation methodology and results of application of APQP in Solar Array Electric Vehicle project.

Keywords

Engineering Design, APQP, Solar Array Electric Vehicle.

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I. G. Siddhalingeshwar ¹, Aditya M. Deshpande ¹, Nagaraj Ekabote ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Automobile Engineering, BVBCET, Hubballi, IN

Abstract

The existing practise for choosing projects for Mini, Minor and Capstone projects is either open ended, wherein the students propose the topic/area/field they wish to work in, or theme based, where the department defines the field/area in which the students pursue their projects. A novel approach to projects was introduced in the department where a national level student competition (SAE Eco kart) was chosen carefully to reflect on the quality and quantity of project work, which required all the project teams to work towards a common goal. The Competition was aimed at designing a single passenger kart operated by a Motor AC or DC, where Source of running the motor is a battery.

The theme for the competition as specified by SAE India for the current academic year was adopted for the minor project and minor changes were incorporated in the rule book to suit important factors such as curriculum, timeline and available resources. The primary objective of the theme chosen was to enable students to apply the fundamental knowledge gained in the curriculum and develop capabilities to formulate problem, design by analytical and computational methods, create manufacturing drawings and simulate the automotive systems and integrate them in virtual environment.Being a multidisciplinary project the project teams further subdivided themselves into groups to design individual systems.

Design goals as well as the expectations were communicated during an orientation session in the first week of the semester. Further, necessary tutorials from subject experts and live demonstration of a working model were conducted. Teams were regularly monitored by the review team (authors) through regular interactions and official review sessions. Measure of performance of each team was done through rubrics. Evaluating the current effort authors felt students were able to demonstrate the planned objectives.

Keywords

Theme Based Minor Project, SAE Eco Kart.

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Vinod Kumar V. Meti ¹, Pooja Sadalagi ¹, A. C. Giriyapur ¹, I. G. Siddhalingeshwar ¹

Affiliations
1 KLE Technological University Hubli, Karnataka, IN

Abstract

Students are not passionate enough about conventional teaching techniques because too often, we hear from students that conventional teaching is boring and that they cannot relate to or understand the course that is presented to them each day in class. Rather than feel disheartened, we need to understand that we have before us both a challenge and an opportunity. Project-based learning (PBL) experiences will help us figure out how to make learning come alive for our engineering students. Project-based learning goes beyond generating student interest. Due to these reasons twenty-first century students are moving towards modern learning approaches rather than conventional learning. This paper presents the conceptual analysis of learning approaches involving use of simulation software, robots and solving real-time problems. Learning can be made more fun and interesting through practical application of concepts. Learning by actual implementation of theoretical concepts, provides students good hands-on and makes them ready for the industry.Result analysis show that performance of the students has improved and also quality of course projects is increased. Thus, we can conclude that students are attracted towards the course and also found to improve their learning skills in the context of course project work.

Keywords

Techniques, Project, Tutorial, Learning, Involvement.

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