Open AccessDesigning Chemistry Project course at Centria University of Applied Sciences
Author(s) -
Maija Rukajärvi-Saarela,
Tiina Ylä-Kero
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
lumat
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.169
H-Index - 3
ISSN - 2323-7112
DOI - 10.31129/lumat.v1i1.1128
Subject(s) - project based learning , course (navigation) , teamwork , engineering management , engineering , mathematics education , computer science , psychology , political science , law , aerospace engineering
In the study programme of chemical technology at Centria University of Applied Sciences, project studies have been designed since 2011, and evaluation of the progress was done for the first time in spring 2012. Chemistry Project course is based on the methods of Problem Based Learning (PBL) and Project Oriented Problem Based Learning (POPBL). The aim is to train self-directed experts of the field with teamwork and collaboration skills.