Use of technical computing systems in the context of engineering problems

• Main Authors: Carlos Llopis-Albert, Francisco Rubio, L.M. Valle-Falcones, C. Grima-Olmedo
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Universidad Politécnica de Valencia 2020-10-01
• Series: Multidisciplinary Journal for Education, Social and Technological Sciences
• Subjects: transversal competencies; technical computing systems; ethical responsibility; professional responsibility; dynamics of mechanical systems
• Online Access: https://polipapers.upv.es/index.php/MUSE/article/view/14283

This paper presents a teaching innovation project based on applying technical computing systems as a resource to improve learning in the classroom and as a way of evaluating transversal competences (TC). By these means, students analyze complex kinematic and dynamic mechanical systems in the context of the subject Dynamics of Mechanical Systems of the Master’s Degree in Mechatronics Engineering at Universitat Politècnica de València (Spain). We have observed that the use of such tools improves the students learning on the contents of the subject, allows to acquire the transversal competence related to the analysis and problem solving, and enhances the ability to understand concepts intuitively. Furthermore, results clearly show a positive influence on the use of such tools for improving the professional and ethical commitment to the issues raised.