Multidisciplinary Project Based Learning Within a Collaborative Framework: A Case Study on Urban Drone Conception

Authors

  • Sébastien Jacques University of Tours, France Polytech Tours Graduate school of engineering GREMAN CNRS UMR 7347
  • Sébastien Bissey University of Tours, France Polytech Tours Graduate school of engineering GREMAN CNRS UMR 7347
  • Arnaud Martin University of Tours, France Polytech Tours Graduate school of engineering

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v11i12.5996

Keywords:

Collaborative framework, Multidisciplinary project-based learning, Urban drone conception

Abstract


Multidisciplinary project-based learning (PBL) allows multifaceted real-world problems to be resolved with solutions addressing scientific, technical, business, and social aspects. However, such a method can be very challenging in terms of project management (including planning, coordinating, and management of human, material and financial resources) and time-consuming, especially when involving several partners (academic and industrial partners). This paper provides firsthand experience of multidisciplinary PBL implemented in France in engineering education through a case study on urban drone conception. This research project has been proceeded within a collaborative framework in which 3 specialties (electrical energy systems, industrial computing, and mechanics and systems design) of a graduate school of engineering and a start-up company are jointly involved for the first time. This article discusses knowledge and skills that engineering students are expected to acquire at the end of the research project, and the methods of assessment. The designing, manufacturing, and experimental validation of the urban drone are described. The various steps in the project management, and the interactions with the students and partners (teachers and industrial partner) are particularly highlighted. Qualitative and quantitative data have been collected through questionnaires, student logbooks and reports. The results demonstrate that this experience is overwhelmingly positive since it empowers and enhances student learning.

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Published

2016-12-08

How to Cite

Jacques, S., Bissey, S., & Martin, A. (2016). Multidisciplinary Project Based Learning Within a Collaborative Framework: A Case Study on Urban Drone Conception. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET), 11(12), pp. 36–44. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v11i12.5996

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