No Lectures, no exams, and no graded homework - but you will learn much more...
Projects:
The final component of the course is the problem based learning. We will have three projects that focus on problems related to the three sections of the course;
(1) Bonding, Structure, Defects, Kinetics and Energetics,
(2) Metals, Ceramics, Polymers, Mechanical Properties and Failure, and
(3) Composites, Electrochemistry, and Electronic Properties of materials.
These are open ended group based projects that will culminate in either a specified whiteboard video, poster, or video.
Everyone in the group will initially get the same grade. After each project, each student will be asked to fill out an online questionnaire delivered by CATME.org which will allow you to rate the value added to the team by yourself and each of your teammates. This will translated into a value - either positive or negative - to weight the individual grades within a group. Hence, anyone who does not pull their weight will get a significantly lower grade than those that really help the group.
A detailed description of the problem will be provided including the learning outcomes, potential sources, and grading rubric.
The final component of the course is the problem based learning. We will have three projects that focus on problems related to the three sections of the course;
(1) Bonding, Structure, Defects, Kinetics and Energetics,
(2) Metals, Ceramics, Polymers, Mechanical Properties and Failure, and
(3) Composites, Electrochemistry, and Electronic Properties of materials.
These are open ended group based projects that will culminate in either a specified whiteboard video, poster, or video.
Everyone in the group will initially get the same grade. After each project, each student will be asked to fill out an online questionnaire delivered by CATME.org which will allow you to rate the value added to the team by yourself and each of your teammates. This will translated into a value - either positive or negative - to weight the individual grades within a group. Hence, anyone who does not pull their weight will get a significantly lower grade than those that really help the group.
A detailed description of the problem will be provided including the learning outcomes, potential sources, and grading rubric.
MSE 220 Fall 2015