A Cd Rom Based Laboratory In Fluid Mechanics
Gary Crossman
Abstract
An existing junior level laboratory course, MET 335, Fluid Mechanics Laboratory, was modified to be presented in a digitally videotaped format and subsequently converted to CD-ROM. The additional presentation method was developed to accommodate distance-learning students who have limited or no access to campus facilities. All students enrolled in the course have completed an associate degree in mechanical engineering technology, civil engineering technology, or a closely related area and, therefore, have completed basic courses in their discipline taught in a traditional laboratory environment. Moreover, most of the students are working in industry as engineering technicians and have sufficient maturity to understand the practical aspects of their observations. Students are also required to be concurrently enrolled in or have completed the lecture course MET 330, Fluid Mechanics, or an equivalent course from another institution.