Reverse engineering as an educational tool for sustainability

Abstract

The undergraduate program in the Materials Science and Engineering department at the University of Florida requires its junior students to take the course "Analysis of the Structure of Materials". This course provides students the opportunity to disassemble an engineered product, characterize and analyze the structure of its components, and correlate the structures with properties and processing addressing the criteria most likely used for materials selection by the manufacturers. In addition to the traditional reverse engineering approach, the students must select at least one component and re-create the life cycle of the material/component. The analysis requires collection and analysis of data from emissions, and waste generated from each step of the mining, processing, manufacturing, fabrication, distribution, use, and typical disposal of the product. The students are required to estimate product impacts on the waste stream, environment and society. The final presentation must also include recommendations from the students to create the same product in a more environmentally responsible way.

Effect of Reverse Engineering Pedagogy on Primary School Students’ Computational Thinking Skills in STEM Learning Activities

“…This research used a quasi-experimental study to explore the effect of REP on CT skills of primary school students in STEM learning activities. Compared with the DM, REP is more in line with the characteristics of STEM learning activities, as it can fully mobilize knowledge in various discipline areas and can better cultivate students’ problem-solving abilities ( Dempere 2009 ).…”

“…REP is a project-based learning strategy which could cultivate students’ communication and collaboration abilities in mechanical engineering education ( Barr et al 2000 ). In computer courses and engineering courses, REP could enhance students’ problem-solving skills by solving problems that arise in specific projects ( Dempere 2009 ). REP could improve K-12 students’ creativity and self-efficacy in STEM visual programming projects ( Leonard et al 2016 ).…”

Stem Eğitimini Destekleyen Tersine Mühendislik Uygulamalarının Ortaokul Öğrencilerinin Akademik Başarı ve Problem Çözme Becerilerine Etkisi

“…Tersine mühendislik süreci ürün veya nesnenin boyutlarını, biçimini ve özelliklerini analiz ederek mevcut bir nesneyi çoğaltmayı amaçlar(Batni ve ark. 2010) Dempere (2009). tersine mühendisliği bir ürünün yapısını,Fen Bilimleri Akademik Başarı Testi, araştırmacılar tarafından Karışımlar, Isı ve Sıcaklık ve Basit Makineler konusunda hazırlanmıştır.…”