Opening Learning in Engineering : Challenges & Opportunities

1. Opening Learning in Engineering : Challenges & Opportunities Dr Sam Man Keong (岑文强) Singapore Institute of Engineering Technologists (SIET) Website: www.siet.org.sg Email: sammk1951@gmail.com Open Learning in Engineering - 2014

2. Highlights • About the Speaker • Introduction • What is Open Learning? • Open Learning in Engineering: • UK • Australia • USA • Recognitions of Engineering Degrees by Open Learning • Questions & Answers Open Learning in Engineering - 2014

3. About the Speaker - Dr Sam Man Keong (岑文强) • Singapore : SP/NUS/NTU. • Australia : MelbU/RMIT/CQU. • Chartered Engineer (UK/Ireland/Australia) • Chartered Builder (UK) • Chartered Mathematician (UK) • Chartered Scientist (UK) • Chartered Environmentalist (UK). • A life-long learner. Open Learning in Engineering - 2014

4. Introduction • The Engineering Team : • Engineers + Technologists + Technicians + Tradesmen/Craftsmen. • Professional Bodies: • Institution of Engineers, Singapore [IES][1966][Website: www.ies.org.sg ] • Singapore Institute of Engineering Technologists [SIET][1980][Website: www.siet.org.sg ] Open Learning in Engineering - 2014

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6. What is Open Learning? • Open learning is a teaching method . • Open learning is supposed to allow pupils self-determined, independent and interest-guided learning. • Also : Active Learning….Cooperative Learning….Distance Education….Open Education. Open Learning in Engineering - 2014

7. What is Open Learning? • Distance education or distance learning is a field of education that focuses on teaching methods and technology with the aim of delivering teaching, often on an individual basis, to students who are not physically present in a traditional educational setting such as a classroom. • It has been described as "a process to create and provide access to learning when the source of information and the learners are separated bytime and distance, or both." Open Learning in Engineering - 2014

8. Open Learning in Engineering • UK: • HND : Teesside University • BSc & MSc : Aston University • MSc by Other Us : HWU; Napier; Surrey; Aston; Brunei; Salford; Bath. • Australia: • University of Southern Queensland • University of New South Wales Open Learning in Engineering - 2014

9. Open Learning in Engineering - USA • ABET Accredited First Degree in Engineering: • University of North Dakota • Online Master Degrees in Engineering • Norwich; Georgia Tech; Texas Tech; Purdue, Penn State. Open Learning in Engineering - 2014

10. Teesside University, UK[website: www.tees.ac.uk ] • 1844 : Middlesbrough-based Mechanics' Institute • 1930 : Constantine Technical College • 1969 : Teesside Polytechnic • 1992 : University of Teesside Open Learning in Engineering - 2014

11. Teeside University - Constantine Building Open Learning in Engineering - 2014

12. Teesside University Open Learning in Engineering [TUOL] • Teesside University open learning in engineering (TUOL) is the world’s leading provider of high quality flexible education to the engineering industry. • For 25 years we have been creating high quality, stand alone, open learning materials. It is a realistic way to deliver necessary training and education to staff who are unable to attend conventional classroom based courses. So, if you work on an oil rig in the Caribbean or in pipeline construction in a desert, your professional development need not be interrupted – you can study at your own pace, effectively anywhere. Open Learning in Engineering - 2014

13. Teesside University Open Learning in Engineering [TUOL] • More than 30,000 students worldwide have studied engineering and technology courses that we have designed and developed. And our portfolio is growing. We offer: • level 2 and 3 City & Guilds Certificates • Higher National Certificates and Higher National Diplomas at levels 4 and 5 Open Learning in Engineering - 2014

14. Teesside University Open Learning in Engineering [TUOL] • comprehensive tutor support network • a dedicated online support site through e-learning which provides learning and support materials. Open Learning in Engineering - 2014

15. Teesside University Open Learning in Engineering [TUOL] • We currently offer HNC/D courses by flexible open learning in: • Electrical and Electronic Engineering, HNC • Electrical and Electronic Engineering, HND • Mechanical Engineering, HNC • Mechanical Engineering, HND • Instrumentation and Control Engineering, HNC • Instrumentation and Control Engineering, HND • Chemical Engineering, HNC • Chemical Engineering, HND • Process Engineering, HNC • Process Engineering, HND Open Learning in Engineering - 2014

16. Teesside University Open Learning in Engineering [TUOL] • After successfully completing a HND, you are well placed to continue your education and may consider studying for a degree. Teesside offers BEng (Hons) and MEng (Hons) degrees in a range of engineering disciplines, however these are not currently available through open learning. Open Learning in Engineering - 2014

17. Teesside University – TUOL : Contact • Teesside University open learning in engineering • School of Science & EngineeringTeesside UniversityMiddlesbrough Tees Valley TS1 3BA • T: +44 (0)1642 342740Fax: +44 (0)1642 342743E:tuole@tees.ac.uk • Dr Paul Shelton (Director) • T: 01642 342497 | E: p.w.shelton@tees.ac.uk Open Learning in Engineering - 2014

18. Aston University, UK • 1895 – Birmingham Municipal Technical School. • 1927 : Birmingham Central Technical College • 1951 : College of Technology, Birmingham. • 1956 : the first designated College of Advanced Technology • 1966 – gained University Status by Royal Charter Open Learning in Engineering - 2014

19. Distance learning at Aston– Engineering (2011) • BEng (Hons) Professional Engineering (Power Systems) • MSc Professional Engineering Open Learning in Engineering - 2014

20. The course provides the advanced engineering knowledge and understanding needed to qualify for incorporated engineer (IEng) status, and helps with building the range of practical competences also needed for IEng. Duration:Between 1 and 3 years Distance Learning Entry requirements: An Aston Foundation degree in Power Engineering or equivalent Tuition fees:£3375 (2011) paid either in full or by instalments depending on the delivery period selected. Course outline The Professional Engineering (Power Systems) course is a progression pathway with 120 credits weighting, designed to give a route from foundation degrees to a BEng/BSc. It is offered to those who hold 240 credits from Aston Foundation Degree (or equivalent) in power engineering or other related topic.  Aston - BEng (Hons) Professional Engineering (Power Systems) Open Learning in Engineering - 2014

21. The programme has six modules. There are four technical modules each worth 20 credits, a professional development audit module worth 10 credits and a work-based project module worth 30 credits. The modules are: Professional Development Audit (10 credits) Elements of Power Systems I (20 credits) Elements of Power Systems II (20 credits) Sustainable & Renewable Technologies (20 credits) Power Electronics & Machines for Power Systems (20 credits) Work based Project (30 credits) Aston - BEng (Hons) Professional Engineering (Power Systems) Open Learning in Engineering - 2014

22. Aston - MSc Professional Engineering • The concept behind MSc Professional Engineering was developed by the Engineering Council (ECUK), the overall regulator of the engineering profession in the UK, with UK government support - please see www.engc.org.uk. • Aston has signed an agreement with ECUK establishing Aston as a provider of an MSc Professional Engineering course meeting ECUK expectations. • Major professional engineering institutions have signed an agreement with the ECUK to recognise and support MSc Professional Engineering courses. Open Learning in Engineering - 2014

23. For more information, see link: http://www.engc.org.uk/engineering-gateways/contact-us Open Learning in Engineering - 2014

24. Aston - MSc Professional Engineering • Entry requirements • MSc Professional Engineering is suitable for people who aspire to fully qualified professional engineer status (CEng) and are already part way there, normally through a first or good second class UK accredited honours degree at bachelor’s level (BEng or BSc) supported by several years of employment experience gaining practical competence and responsibility. We can also accept people without an honours degree (eg qualified to HND level) but with greater relevant experience. • Qualifications from outside the UK will also be considered. Open Learning in Engineering - 2014

25. Aston - MSc Professional Engineering • Duration of programme: 2 to 5 years work-based distance learning • Start date: October, January, April or July • Distance learning available: This programme is work-based distance learning only. • Fees: [£1 ≈ SGD$2] • UK/EU: £3,600 per year plus operational costs. • International students:£4,300 per year plus operational costs. Open Learning in Engineering - 2014

26. Aston - MSc Professional Engineering • Professional accreditation • Successful completion of MSc Professional Engineering combined with membership of a suitable engineering institution guarantees access to the institution’s process for professional review for CEng registration. Possession of the MSc will meet the educational requirements for CEng. You will still need to satisfy the institution about your practical competences, but MSc Professional Engineering study will help you with this. Open Learning in Engineering - 2014

27. Aston - MSc Professional Engineering • Engineering Institutions • MSc Professional Engineering can be studied in any engineering area taught at Aston covered by a signed-up engineering institution. Currently this covers: • Computing:British Computer Society (BCS) • Chemical Engineering:Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) • Design: • Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) • Electronic Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Design, Engineering Management:      Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) • Mechanical Engineering:Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Open Learning in Engineering - 2014

28. UK - MSc Degrees in ‘Engineering’ • Most of these MSc degrees in Engineering by Distance Learning (DL) are recognized as meeting the ‘Further Learning’ under UK-SPEC. [website: www.engc.org.uk ] • For example, the Surrey – MSc (Bridge Engineering) is approved by the ICE and IStructE as meeting the requirements under UK-SPEC for periods of Further Learning leading to Chartered Engineer status. Open Learning in Engineering - 2014

29. * Accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) Open Learning in Engineering - 2014

30. @Recognized by ECUK as satisfying the education requirement for CEng. Open Learning in Engineering - 2014

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32. University of Southern Queensland[Website : www.usq.edu.au ] • 1967 : Queensland Institute of Technology (Darling Downs Campus). • 1971 : Darling Downs Institute of Advanced Education • 1990: the University College of Southern Queensland • 1992: University of Southern Queensland Open Learning in Engineering - 2014

33. University of Southern Queensland[Website : www.usq.edu.au ] • Engineering Degrees offered: • Associate Degree of Engineering • Bachelor of Engineering Technology • Bachelor of Engineering (in 10 different Majors). • Master of Engineering • Engineering Doctorates • BEng Accredited by Engineers Australia as Professional Engineers. Open Learning in Engineering - 2014

34. USQ- Bachelor of Engineering (BENG) - BEng • Standard duration: 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time or external • Total : 32 units • Major  • Agricultural Engineering  • Civil Engineering  • Computer Systems Engineering  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering  • Environmental Engineering  • Instrumentation and Control Engineering  • Mechanical Engineering  • Mechatronic Engineering  • Power Engineering  Open Learning in Engineering - 2014

35. University of New South Wales [Website : www.unisw.edu.au ] • 1949 : New South Wales University of Technology. • 1958 : University of New South Wales. • The main UNSW campus is situated in Kensington, Sydney. • The University established Colleges in Newcastle (1951) and Wollongong (1961), which eventually became the University of Newcastle and the University of Wollongong in 1965 and 1975 respectively. Open Learning in Engineering - 2014

36. UNSW – Distance Education in Engineering • Master of Engineering Science • Graduate Diploma of Engineering Science • Graduate Certificate of Engineering Science Open Learning in Engineering - 2014

37. University of North Dakota, USA[website: www.und.edu ] • The University of North Dakota (UND) is a public research university located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States. • Established by the Dakota Territorial Assembly in 1883. Open Learning in Engineering - 2014

38. UND - Early 20th century campus scenes Open Learning in Engineering - 2014

39. UND - Merrifield Hall UND - Chester Fritz Library  Open Learning in Engineering - 2014

40. Online & Distance Education at UND • The University of North Dakota has a strong history in distance learning, offering correspondence by mail courses since 1911. Today, more than 7,000 enroll in distance courses each year. • With the University of North Dakota’s ABET-accredited distance engineering degree program, you can earn your Bachelor of Science in Engineering while you continue to live and work in your local community. Open Learning in Engineering - 2014

41. Online & Distance Education at UND • The College of Engineering and Mines currently offers five of our engineering degree programs (chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical and petroleum) through a distance delivery mode called our Distance Engineering Degree Program (DEDP). • Our DEDP delivery mode offers non-traditional engineering students an opportunity to complete most of their undergraduate degree coursework in our accredited undergraduate engineering programs through the internet. Students are required to complete their laboratory requirements through accelerated summer courses at UND. Since our DEDP students experience the same lectures and coursework requirements as our on campus students, we consider this education experience to be essentially equivalent. Open Learning in Engineering - 2014

42. UND – Online First Degrees in Engineering (accredited by ABET) • Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering • Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering Open Learning in Engineering - 2014

43. UND - Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering • Begins every Fall (August), Spring (January) & Summer (May) • 133 Credits • 6+ Years to Complete • Online • Recorded Lectures with On-Campus Labs • Deadlines for Lessons/Exams • ABET Accredited Open Learning in Engineering - 2014

44. UND - Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering • Begins every Fall (August), Spring (January) & Summer (May) • 135 Credits • 6+ Years to Complete • Online • Recorded Lectures with On-Campus Labs • Deadlines for Lessons/Exams • ABET Accredited Open Learning in Engineering - 2014

45. UND - Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering • Begins every Fall (August), Spring (January) & Summer (May) • 136 Credits • 6+ Years to Complete • Online • Recorded Lectures with On-Campus Labs • Deadlines for Lessons/Exams • ABET Accredited Open Learning in Engineering - 2014

46. UND - Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering • Begins every Fall (August), Spring (January) & Summer (May) • 129 Credits • 6+ Years to Complete • Online • Recorded Lectures with On-Campus Labs • Deadlines for Lessons/Exams • ABET Accredited Open Learning in Engineering - 2014

47. UND - Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering • Begins every Fall (August), Spring (January) & Summer (May) • 135 Credits • 6+ Years to Complete • Online • Recorded Lectures with On-Campus Labs • Deadlines for Lessons/Exams • ABET Accreditation (Pending) Open Learning in Engineering - 2014

48. USA - Master Degrees in Engineering by Distance Education • Norwich University • Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) • Texas Tech University • Purdue University • Pennsylvania State University (Penn State; PSU) Open Learning in Engineering - 2014

49. Norwich University - USA • Norwich University (NU) is a private university located in Northfield, Vermont (USA). • The university was founded in 1819 at Norwich, Vermont, as the American Literary, Scientific and Military Academy. • It is the oldest of six Senior Military Colleges, and is recognized by the United States Department of Defense as the "Birthplace of ROTC" (Reserve Officers' Training Corps). Open Learning in Engineering - 2014

50. Norwich University - USA • The School of Graduate and Continuing Studies oversees the university's graduate programs. The majority of the graduate programs are conducted on a distance learning platform. The university offers accredited and highly recognized programs in a range of fields including diplomacy, military history, business administration, civil engineering, justice administration, public administration, business continuity, information assurance, nursing, and organizational leadership, plus a certificate in teaching and learning. Open Learning in Engineering - 2014