“…The structure and characteristics of concept maps 9 Concept mapping has been adopted in teaching and learning in nearly every discipline ranging from STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), psychology, and medicine to Page 26.1684.3 business, economics, accounting, and history. [10][11][12][13] For example, Egelhoff et al 14 developed concept maps to teach a mechanics of materials course. Darmofal et al 15 reported that instructors at MIT have developed a variety of concept maps to teach a wide range of courses including basic thermodynamics, structures, signals and systems, dynamics, controls, advanced aerodynamics, and thermal energy.…”