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Presentation
The Foundation Series on Corrosion: Integrating Science, Math, Engineering & Technology in a Lab Setting
ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings: Albuquerque, NM
  • Linda Vanasupa, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
  • Heather Smith, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
  • Blair London, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
  • Katherine C. Chen, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
  • David Niebuhr, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
  • Lanny Griffin, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
  • Jeff Jones, Cuesta College
Publication Date
6-24-2001
Abstract

We have developed a laboratory module focusing on the subject of corrosion. The module itself is designed to be completed in one three-hour session. It consists of three parts: I. The Impact of Corrosion Media, II. The Impact of Corroding Materials, III. The Impact of Anode/Cathode Sizes. Our objectives in developing this module were to address the need for clear bridges between math, science and technology in the engineering curriculum and to provide a means of faculty development primarily at community colleges. As a result, it was designed to allow the engineering student to experience the synergy of science, math and engineering technology in a laboratory setting. Recent findings in learning theory research were used in the design of the module to reach students of diverse learning styles. Our targeted audience is sophomore engineering majors at community colleges and institutions without Materials Science and Engineering programs. In this paper we will present the module, its goals, objectives and performance criteria, and the preliminary results of its implementation.

Citation Information
Linda Vanasupa, Heather Smith, Blair London, Katherine C. Chen, et al.. "The Foundation Series on Corrosion: Integrating Science, Math, Engineering & Technology in a Lab Setting" ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings: Albuquerque, NM (2001)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/lvanasup/10/