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Title- Teaching electronics to Aeronautical Engineering by developing projects

Abstract- Teaching electronics to an aerospace engineer with a very limited number of credits has been a major challenge for the authors of this communication. This goal has been achieved with a teaching based on real projects that are closely related to aerospace engineering. Throughout this paper the process of teaching electronics with two subjects, one compulsory and one optional, is described. Subsequently, a description of the major projects that have been implemented in the last years is performed. The academic results have been very satisfactory widely accepted method of teaching by students

Index Terms- Project Based learning; aerospace engineering; electronic engineering; electronic technology

Title- Rediscovering the teaching of electronics

Abstract- University professors in the electronics field are continuously adapting their teaching to the new technologies. But the focus on a specific aspect of the electronics can make lose the global view of the creation of an electronic system. This article proposes a global vision of the teaching of electronics in parallel with the work carried out by an electronic engineer to spot the main weaknesses of the university system. Justification is based on the undergraduate programs found in several universities, economic reports and observed trends in different publications and congresses.

Index Terms- CDIO Approach, syllabus, Learning Methodologies, Manufacturing Systems

Title- Learning achievements using a pbl-based methodology in an introductory electronic course

Abstract- Teaching electronics in an introductory course is classically implemented by means of theoretical classes to settle the basics of analog and digital electronics. This approach has shown not to be much attractive, especially on a global course targeted for many different students, not specifically interested in electronics. A new course has been developed, based on a top-down learning strategy and the implementation of a pbl-based experience. This course has been held since 2011, with very good results, in terms of academic achievement and interest shown by the students. Results are presented,showing the success obtained with this methodology.

Index Terms- Problem-based learning, basic electronics, analog electronics, digital electronics.

Title- Project-Based Learning Experience in Education on Robotics.

Abstract- With the teaching of robotics it is possible to explore the multidisciplinary formation of the engineering student. The use of an appropriate learning methodology enables the development of transversal skills in this educational formation. In this paper we discuss a new experience with Project-Based Learning (PBL) involving the design and development of a low-cost robot manipulator with six degrees of freedom, to motivate the undergraduate students studying Robotics Elements discipline in Control and Automation Engineering and Mechanical Engineering courses of the Escola de Minas at the Universidade Federal de OuroPreto, carried out during two years (from 2012 to 2014).The key learning objectives and the tools used to implement this projectwill be detailed. Evaluation results show that this project was effective in engaging the students.

Index Terms- educational robots,active learning, CAE.

Title- Online Experimentation with DC/DC Converters Using the VISIR Platform.

Abstract- This article shows the development of two practical experimental exercises that are the top of the state-of-the-art platform for setup, wiring and measuring electronic circuits online, Virtual Instrument Systems in Reality (VISIR): 1) non-isolated linear regulated DC/DC Converter; and 2) non-isolated switching regulated DC/DC converter. The development of the two experiments is explained along with the necessary configuration to the core-platform VISIR. This is preceded by a brief overview on VISIR including its hardware and software components. Finally, the remote experimental results obtained are presented.

Index Terms- industrial electronics; remote laboratory; DC/DC converter; practical competences; VISIR.

Title- Remote Experimentation on industrial model based on a three floors elevator

Abstract- The use of didactic models in industrial oriented courses allows to provide a field of experimentation that approaches in terms of requirements to those deployed in actual installations. The high cost of industrial models used in education difficults the access by students. This paper presents a remote laboratory that allows real experimentation over the Internet on an industrial model that accurately simulates a three floors elevator.

Index Terms- remote lab; distance education; FPGA experimentation; embedded systems education.