The CDIO teaching practice of mechanism analysis and design

Abstract

According to the major CDIO training program of mechanical design, manufacturing and automation in Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering of Guangzhou University, based on the comprehensive curriculum in the traditional Theoretical Mechanics and Mechanical Theory, the course of Mechanism Analysis and Design is created, its contents are kinematics, dynamics, mechanism analysis and design, project-driven teaching methods is used, students are allowed to experience the full process of conceive, design, implementation, the combination of theory and practice is emphasized to enhance students' ability of creative design. © 2012 Springer-Verlag.