ENHANCING CONCEIVE-DESIGN COMPETENCIES IN PART-TIME ENGINEERING EDUCATION: ESPRIT'S APPROACH TO CDIO

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ENHANCING CONCEIVE-DESIGN COMPETENCIES IN PART-TIME ENGINEERING EDUCATION: ESPRIT'S APPROACH TO CDIO

S. Sami, M. Zéraï (2024).  ENHANCING CONCEIVE-DESIGN COMPETENCIES IN PART-TIME ENGINEERING EDUCATION: ESPRIT'S APPROACH TO CDIO .
2024 20th International CDIO Conference, ESPRIT, Tunisia

This communication examines the adaptation of the CDIO framework for evening engineering courses at ESPRIT, tailored to senior technicians holding a Bachelor of Engineering degree. These professionals enroll in the program to pursue the National Diploma in Engineering over an extended four-year period, compared to the three-year day courses. The evening students bring substantial experience in the 'Implement' and 'Operate' components of CDIO but often need further development in 'Conceive' and 'Design - a point for improvement highlighted by several human resources managers in the engineering industry. Integrating 180 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) into this longer duration, the curriculum is customized to enhance these skills. The primary goal is to cultivate graduates who are technically knowledgeable and skilled in innovation, problem-solving, and the practical application of engineering principles. The evening courses aim to align with the same educational objectives and standards as the day courses, despite different student profiles and timelines. The paper outlines the strategic implementation of these courses, emphasizing how the tailored approach effectively bridges the gap in Conceive and Design skills, thereby equipping students with the comprehensive CDIO skill set expected of a graduate engineer.

Authors (New): 
Sifi Sami
Mourad Zéraï
Affiliations: 
Department of Mathematics, ESPRIT School of engineering
Keywords: 
Skill Gap Analysis
Conceive-Design Skills
Curriculum Customization
Part-Time Engineering Program
CDIO Standard 1
CDIO Standard 2
CDIO Standard 5
CDIO Standard 7
CDIO Standard 8
CDIO Standard 11
Year: 
2024
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