| Abstract |
This paper presents an outline of an integrated
lecture-laboratory lesson for undergraduates in power
electronics. In a new university structure, where the number of
hours per course is being reduced, productivity of learning must
increase, in order to avoid a decrease in the quality of education.
As a consequence, teachers should make every effort to present
their subjects in the most interesting and appealing way
possible, so as to accelerate the learning process. The example
proposed consists in a typical subject for power electronic
courses: DC-DC switch-mode converters. Theoretical concepts
are presented in a lecture suitable for the level of the students.
Since the objective is to obtain rapid and easy learning, attract
the students’ attention and stimulate their interests, the lecture
integrates extensive use of laboratory activities. The case of
designing a multifunctional converter is briefly described, as an
example of laboratory work.This paper presents an outline of an integrated
lecture-laboratory lesson for undergraduates in power
electronics. In a new university structure, where the number of
hours per course is being reduced, productivity of learning must
increase, in order to avoid a decrease in the quality of education.
As a consequence, teachers should make every effort to present
their subjects in the most interesting and appealing way
possible, so as to accelerate the learning process. The example
proposed consists in a typical subject for power electronic
courses: DC-DC switch-mode converters. Theoretical concepts
are presented in a lecture suitable for the level of the students.
Since the objective is to obtain rapid and easy learning, attract
the students’ attention and stimulate their interests, the lecture
integrates extensive use of laboratory activities. The case of
designing a multifunctional converter is briefly described, as an
example of laboratory work. |
