AC 2007-700: INTRODUCING THERMAL AND FLUID SYSTEMS TO INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS WITH HANDS-ON LABORATORY EXPERIENCE

This paper describes a thermal-fluid systems course integrated with hands-on laboratory components to improve students learning. The course is assessed using student surveys, portfolio reviews and Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) outcomes. Overall, this course advances active learning through integrated thermal and fluid system educational components that comply with the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) learning outcomes specified for Industrial Engineering Technology Programs.