BU Study Abroad Science and Engineering Program Learning Outcomes

1. BU Study AbroadScience and Engineering ProgramLearning Outcomes In Dresden, Germany

2. “The whole of life, from the moment you are born to the moment you die, is a process of learning.” JidduKrishnamurti

3. Who weare.... Whatwedidandwhy.... Howwedid it... Whatlessonswelearned... Whatwill benext...

4. Who and where we are…

5. Silke Fimmel, Director, Boston University Dresden Programs Boston University in Dresden, Germany • Dresden Engineering Programfor 2nd semestersophomores(Spring only, BU courses on Differential Equations, Thermodynamics, MolecularCellBiology, Modern Physics, ElectricCircuits, Intercultural Communication + German) • Dresden Science Programfor 1st semestersophomores(Fall only, BU courses on Organic Chemistry, CellBiology, Statistics, Introductionto Scientific Research, InterculturalCommunication + German) + • Dresden German Studies Program(Fall & Spring, directenrollment at Technische Universität Dresden) • InternshipProgram(Fall & Spring) • Computer Science Program(Fall & Spring, directenrollment at TUD – English)

6. Silke Fimmel, Director, Boston University Dresden Programs WhatwedidandWhy • Indirectlearningoutcomesassessmentthroughstudentsurveys at the end oftheprogram– not ideal, because: • High degreeofsubjectivity • Resultsweredifficulttoallignwithprogramoutcomes • Low return rate

7. Silke Fimmel, Director, Boston University Dresden Programs Howwedidit

8. Silke Fimmel, Director, Boston University Dresden Programs

9. Silke Fimmel, Director, Boston University Dresden Programs • EXAMS • QUIZZES • HOMEWORK • LAB REPORTS • PRESENTATIONS

10. Silke Fimmel, Director, Boston University Dresden Programs

11. Silke Fimmel, Director, Boston University Dresden Programs Course Learning ObjectivesmappedtoProgram Outcomes – ENG ME 304 @ BU: • Topics (time spent in weeks): • 1. Introductoryconceptsanddefinitions (1) • 2. Energy, energytransfer, work, firstlawofthermodynamicsfor open andclosed • systems, zerothlawofthermodynamics (1.5) • 3. Properties of pure substances, statediagrams, thermodynamictables, ideal gas law • (1.5) • 4. Control volumeanalysis (0.5 weeks) • 5. Second Law ofThermodynamics, Carnot cycle (1.5) • 6. Entropy, TdSequations, entropybalanceforclosedsystemsandcontrolvolumes (1.5) • 7. Isothermal, isobaric, isometric, isentropic, andpolytropicprocesses; thermodynamic • efficiencies (2.5) • 8. Humidity (0.5) • 9. Engine cycles, refrigerationcycles (2.5) • 10. In-classexamsandlabs (1)

12. Silke Fimmel, Director, Boston University Dresden Programs Course Learning ObjectivestoMappedtoProgram Learning Outcomes – ENG ME 304@ BUSA Dresden Topics (time spent in weeks): 1. Introductory concepts and definitions (1) 2. Energy, energy transfer, work, first law of thermodynamics for closed systems and simple cycles, zeroth law of thermodynamics (1.1) 3. Properties of pure substances, state diagrams, thermodynamic tables, ideal gas law (1) 4. Control volume analysis: first law of thermodynamics and applications (1.2) 5. Second Law of Thermodynamics, Carnot cycle (0.8) 6. Entropy, TdS equations, entropy balance for closed systems and control volumes (0.6) 7. Isothermal, isobaric, isometric, isentropic, and polytropic processes; exergy and thermodynamic efficiencies (1.8) 8. Humidity (0) 9. Engine cycles, refrigeration cycles (3) 10. In-class exams and labs (2)

13. Silke Fimmel, Director, Boston University Dresden Programs The LessonsLearned

14. Silke Fimmel, Director, Boston University Dresden Programs Perspectives • Working alongsideourcolleagues at BU on therevisionofcourseevaluationstocarefullycraftreflectivequestionsregarding ourstudents´ learningprocess in a way, which will allowustomaptheiranwerstoourcourseobjectivesandprogramlearningoutcomes.

15. “The whole of life, from the moment you are born to the moment you die, is a process of learning.” JidduKrishnamurti

16. THANK YOU! Silke Fimmel Director BUSA Dresden Programs fimmel@bu.edu www.bu.edu/abroad