Use of Fink's Taxonomy in Establishing Course Objectives for a Re-designed Materials Engineering Course

The course objectives for a Materials Engineering course were established using principles of course design from Fink [1]. In Fink’s taxonomy, six different types of course objectives are possible. The different types include that of Foundational Knowledge, Application, Integration, Human Dimensions, Caring and Learning How to Learn. According to Fink’s model for course design, a course should also include a Rich Learning Experience [1], or project, which addresses more than one course objective. The paper will discuss the changes that were made to the course and the approach to course re-design to allow for new course objectives. Assessment data for several of the objectives from two sections of the course will be presented. The course includes an audio podcast project, and data from the student evaluations of podcasts on materials topics will be presented.