Open AccessSupporting Active Learning Through Team Based Problem Solving and Simulation in an Integrated Biomedical Engineering Course
Author(s) -
Negar M. Harandi,
Carol P. Jaeger,
Philip D. Loewen
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
proceedings of the ... ceea conference
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2371-5243
DOI - 10.24908/pceea.vi0.13739
Subject(s) - course (navigation) , computer science , class (philosophy) , active learning (machine learning) , problem based learning , mathematics education , multimedia , engineering management , engineering , artificial intelligence , mathematics , aerospace engineering
In this paper the planning, implementation, and analysis of active learning techniques introduced into a new integrated course designed for second-year Biomedical Engineering students at the University of British Columbia are presented. The course included foundation material on circuit analysis, electromagnetics, and vector calculus. The course was delivered using a blended learning format, incorporating video content, traditional lecture time, and team based in-class problem solving. In general the problem solving activities were well received, but several adjustments were necessary during the term to optimize the effectiveness of the team-based activities. Student feedback and course outcomes are presented and discussed in the paper.