Contributions to higher engineering education. (©2018)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Maria M. Nascimento, Gustavo R. Alves, Eva Virgínia Araújo Morais, editors.
• Other Names: Nascimento, Maria M; Alves, Gustavo R; Morais, Eva Virgínia Araújo
• Contents: Intro; Preface; Contents; Editors and Contributors; Introduction; The Portuguese Society for Engineering Education; The International Conference CISPEE; Conclusion; References; 1 International Cooperation for Remote Laboratory Use; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 Background; 2.1 Scalability Constraints; 2.2 Development and Maintenance Costs; 3 The VISIR System; 4 Community of Practice (CoP); 5 A Federation of VISIR Nodes; 6 Ongoing Projects Around VISIR; 6.1 VISIR+; 6.2 PILAR; 7 Conclusion and Future Perspectives; Acknowledgements; References. 2 Mature Learners' Participation in Higher Education and Flexible Learning Pathways: Lessons Learned from an Exploratory Experimental ResearchAbstract; 1 Introduction; 2 Mature Learners in Higher Education; 3 The Technology and Industrial Management Graduate Course; 4 Description of the Flexible Learning Pathways; 5 Research Methodology; 5.1 Data Gathering; 5.2 Statistical Analysis; 6 Results; 7 Discussion; 8 Conclusion; References; 3 The Flow of Knowledge and Level of Satisfaction in Engineering Courses Based on Students' Perceptions; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 Frame of Study. 2.1 Main Objectives2.2 Higher Education Institutions and Courses Analyzed; 3 Materials and Methods; 3.1 Description of the Research Instrument (Questionnaire); 3.2 Methodology; 3.3 Sample Characterization; 4 Research Hypotheses; 5 Results Analysis and Discussion; 5.1 Global Results; 5.2 Results by HEI and Curricular Year; 5.3 Relevant Correlations; 5.4 Hypotheses Validation; 6 Conclusions; Acknowledgements; References; 4 Innovative Methodologies to Teach Materials and Manufacturing Processes in Mechanical Engineering; Abstract; 1 Introduction. 2 Evolution of Teaching Methodologies in Materials Classes of MIEM3 Methodology; 3.1 Non Metallic Materials; 3.1.1 Ceramic Materials; 3.1.2 Polymers and Composites; 3.2 Metallic Materials; 4 Conclusions; Acknowledgements; References; 5 "Learning by Doing" Integrated Project Design in a Master Program on Product and Industrial Design; Abstract; 1 Introduction-Integrated Project Design; 2 Interdisciplinarity in Design; 3 Integrated Project Design as Methodology in MDIP, a Case of Complicity Between University and Industry. 4 Case Study-Developing an Evolutionary Chair for Children Between 6 and 10 Years Old4.1 Three Concepts, Three Solutions, Two Research Problems; 4.1.1 Project A: Clamp Chair; The Right Material in the Right Place!; 4.1.2 Project B: Seat and Growth Chair; 4.1.3 Project C: Dual_Step Chair; 5 Conclusions; Acknowledgements; References; 6 The Views of Engineering Students on Creativity; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 Theoretical Framework; 2.1 What Is Creativity?; 2.2 Is Creativity Important in the Performance of an Engineer?; 3 Research Methodology; 3.1 Research Participants.
• Publisher Details: Singapore : Springer
• Publication Date: 2018
• Copyright Date: 2018
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 620.0071/1; Engineering -- Study and teaching (Higher); TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Engineering (General); TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Reference; Engineering -- Study and teaching (Higher); Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9789811089176; 9811089175
• Related ISBNs: 9789811089169; 9811089167
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references.; Note: Print version record.
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