Using a flipped-classroom to teach shock and vibration in naval systems

Abstract

A new course, Shock and Vibration, was taught at Michigan Technological University in the spring of 2017. The senior elective course in mechanical engineering was designed to give students insight into shock and vibration problems, with specific applications in naval and marine systems. The course design used a flipped-classroom approach exclusively, meaning the students watched recorded lectures prior to each class session and in-class time was used for group problem solving, quizzes, demonstrations, and discussions. A laboratory session was also included in the course. This talk will give a brief overview of the course material, cover the pros and cons of the flipped-classroom, and provide some pointers from a first-timer’s perspective.