Introducing computer simulation technique into the teaching of Theory of Machines and Mechanisms course

Abstract

Introducing computer simulation technique and MATLAB software (CST&MS) into the teaching of Theory of Machines and Mechanisms is to combine the traditional item-based teaching with the innovation and reform of the teaching contents, teaching material compiling, teaching methods as well as the assessment means required by Theory of Machines and Mechanisms course so as to improve students' awareness of innovation and their competence of doing innovative research. This paper reports such a CST&MS-based approach to Theory of Machines and Mechanisms course, mainly its rationale, modality and achievements. © 2011 Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.