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A Project-based Learning Approach Improves the Calculation Skills of the Thermodynamic Properties of a Pure Substance

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Students often struggle in calculating the Real Thermodynamic Properties (RTP) of pure substances, including enthalpy (H), entropy (S), specific volume (V), and internal energy (U). Project-Based Learning (PBL) offers an alternative instructional approach that integrates computational tools with inductive teaching methods. This study evaluates the effectiveness of PBL in a thermodynamics course, demonstrating that over 90% of students perceived an improved understanding of RTP calculations, with 70% achieving higher grades post-PBL implementation.

Source: Chemical Engineering Education

DOI: 10.18260/2-1-370.660-138089

Authors: Erick H. Ramos, Erick S. Vasquez-Guardado

Institutions: Universidad Centroamericana José Simeón Cañas, University of Dayton

Language: English

Topic: Problem and Project Based Learning

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4412837660

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