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The biosystems engineering design challenge at University College Dublin
Date Issued
2007-01
Date Available
2014-04-11T13:35:13Z
Abstract
The Biosystems Engineering Design Challenge has recently become an academic module
open to all undergraduate students at University College Dublin. The focus of the module is on
designing and building a working, bench-scale device that solves a practical problem relevant to Biosystems Engineering. The module provides an opportunity for students to learn about engineering
design, project management and teamwork. Enrolled students are split into teams of up to seven and
meet an assigned mentor each week during a semester (12 weeks) to solve a specified problem.
The objectives thus far have focused on water-driven electricity generation, treatment of greywater
from domestic buildings,and biofiltration of malodors from food waste. The assessment criteria
include teamwork, minimisation of expenditure, device design, innovation, operational safety, system
performance, report writing and appropriate use of biological and recycled materials. External
experts evaluate each entry and substantial cash prizes are awarded to the top teams. Students
receive individual academic grades based on their contribution. Feedback on the module has been
very positive from both inside and outside the University. The most recent developments have been
the introduction of an online project journal for each student and the involvement of biosystems
engineering graduate students as mentors.
Type of Material
Conference Publication
Publisher
American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers
Copyright (Published Version)
2007 American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers
Language
English
Status of Item
Peer reviewed
Conference Details
ASABE Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, June 17-20, 2007
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