College
College of Engineering and Polymer Science
Date of Last Revision
2023-05-05 13:34:29
Major
Chemical Engineering
Honors Course
4200:497
Number of Credits
3
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2022
Abstract
Thermodynamics is an essential course in the chemical engineering curriculum. Thermodynamics requires the use of many equations and rules that use subtle concepts from math, physics, and chemistry. To assist students with using these equations and recalling rules on exams, students are often permitted a “study guide” to use on the exams to help avoid rote memorization. Study guide construction is an environment in which students learn, and learning has been shown to improve when collaboration is involved. In this research, students will construct study guides individually for one exam, and in teams for one exam. Students will answer questions relating to study guide preparation and usage on pre and post exam questionnaires. This research project attempts to determine “Does the construction method of a study guide affect study guide usage on exams?”. The answer to this question may provide additional insight into what methods are best for study guide construction. This information could be used to improve understanding in the subject of thermodynamics and other engineering courses for students.
Research Sponsor
Dr. Donald Visco
First Reader
Dr. Nidaa Makki
Second Reader
Dr. Edward Evans
Honors Faculty Advisor
Dr. Donald Visco
Recommended Citation
Brown, William, "Study Guide Generation in Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics: A Comparison Between Individual and Group Preparation" (2022). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1543.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1543
Included in
Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Engineering Education Commons, Thermodynamics Commons