Enhanced Student Learning in Civil Engineering Courses Using CAS Calculators

Project Title

Enhanced Student Learning in Civil Engineering Courses Using CAS Calculators

Project Leader

Prof Thomas Hu

School / Dept

SENG / CIVL

Project Duration

Jan 2007  - Jun 2008

Project Description

The project developed new solution methodology for engineering problems using a new class of calculators embedded with Computer Algebra Systems (CAS). It also designed new teaching materials, with explicit reference on the use of CAS calculators to tackle matrix inversion, multiplication and transposition, etc.

Project Outcome

• New teaching methodology, a more automated, simplified and effective approach using CAS calculator rather than a traditional manual approach, was adopted to handle the engineering surveying and mechanics problems.  CAS calculator-based teaching materials for three civil engineering courses were designed whereas current teaching materials were also modified for the new model of CAS calculators.

• The new teaching methodology with the use of CAS calculator was adopted in 3 classes.

Status

Completed

Project Documents
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• Project Plan
• Progress Report: First | Second | Third |
• Final Report

Adaptation

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