Demonstrating students' skills on integrating knowledge of math and engineering in an applied programming course in civil engineering

Oreta, Andres Winston C.; Balili, Alden Paul

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“…The use and development of software will be required in all the fields of civil engineering. Indeed, Programming, 3D drawing programmes, simulation applications are already routinely used in civil engineering [35,[81][82][83]. Moreover, data security and data protection will be crucial [13,.…”

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Skills Needs of the Civil Engineering Sector in the European Union Countries: Current Situation and Future Trends

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The construction sector has always occupied a strategic place in the European economy. The European construction industry suffered during the 2007–2008 global financial crisis, and today the sector is undergoing a recovery process. Among all the construction subsectors, civil engineering has the highest growth rate. Currently, the sector has to face profound industrial changes emerging with digital transformations (Industry 4.0), sustainability, climate change and energy efficiency. To promote the growth of the civil engineering sector and accelerate the recovery, we need to create a highly qualified and competent workforce that can handle the challenges coming up with the technological progress and global competitiveness. The main condition to achieve this capable workforce is to define the expected evolution of skills requirements. For that purpose, our work focuses on identifying current and near-future key skills required by the civil engineering occupations. To achieve this, we developed an automated sectoral database for the current and near-future skills requirements of the selected professional profiles. It is our belief that this sectoral database is a fundamental framework that will guide the sector through the future changes. We also believe that our research can be used as a key tool for construction companies, policy-makers, academics and training centers to develop well-designed and efficient training programs for upskilling and reskilling the workforce.

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Skills Needs of the Civil Engineering Sector in the European Union Countries: Current Situation and Future Trends

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Integrating advanced computational skills into engineering education: A discipline‐based approach

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Moreno‐Casas,

Recabarren

2024

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In an era where technology continually reshapes the landscape of professional practice, it has become relevant to equip engineering students with advanced computational skills beyond programming. This article presents a novel discipline‐based framework designed to integrate advanced computational skills into engineering education. Responding to challenges such as the disconnection between computational abilities and domain‐specific knowledge, and student demotivation due to overwhelming technological challenges, this study aims to validate the impact of the framework on domain learning, computational skill acquisition, and perceived future utility. Implementing a case study approach, we explore the development of high‐performance computing skills within a project‐based learning context in Civil Engineering. Results indicate significant improvements in students' understanding of both computational concepts and the engineering domain, evidenced by enhanced self‐perception and positive Technology Acceptance Model outcomes. The framework facilitated a meaningful connection between computational skills and professional applications, as seen in students' project reflections. Despite the promising results, the necessity for instructors to possess and impart computational knowledge is highlighted as an important factor for successful integration. This study contributes to educational computing research by providing a scalable approach to embedding advanced computational skills in engineering curricula, addressing existing educational challenges, and suggesting directions for future research.

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The Application of Design Thinking and Project-Based Learning in Human–Computer Interaction Courses for Construction Engineering Students

Tsai

2024

J. Civ. Eng. Educ.

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Demonstrating students' skills on integrating knowledge of math and engineering in an applied programming course in civil engineering

Cited by 6 publications

References 14 publications

Skills Needs of the Civil Engineering Sector in the European Union Countries: Current Situation and Future Trends

Skills Needs of the Civil Engineering Sector in the European Union Countries: Current Situation and Future Trends

Integrating advanced computational skills into engineering education: A discipline‐based approach

The Application of Design Thinking and Project-Based Learning in Human–Computer Interaction Courses for Construction Engineering Students

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