Towards Achieving Greater Student Success in Mechanics of Materials

The goal of this redesign is to incorporate active learning into the course through a modified flipped pedagogy. More time will be spent by students outside of class to be introduced to the concepts and class time will be spent actively applying those concepts with instructor and peer guidance. Students will also be exposed to assignments involving virtual laboratories outside of class  to see the physical realities of the concepts and problems that are being solved in the class. This is aligned with the ABET student learning outcomes of a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering, b) an ability to analyze and interpret data (corresponding to virtual labs), and e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.