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Sep 15, 2003
Combining Service Learning with Graduate Education
Authors: Matthew Talbert, Stephanie Farnkhopf, Sharon A. Jones, and Robert Houghtalen, M.ASCEAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice
Volume 129, Issue 4
Abstract
The Department of Civil Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology recently modified its Master of Science program in environmental engineering. The thesis requirement has been replaced with a structured design course with real-world projects that are primarily for nonprofit organizations. The design course was modeled after the undergraduate senior design course within the department. In addition to a quality design experience, students now perform a service for the community. This paper emphasizes the service-learning aspects of the course using a case study of a completed project.
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Jones, S. A., and Houghtalen, R.(2000). “Using senior design capstone as model for graduate education.” J. Prof. Issues Eng. Educ. Pract., 126(2), 83–88.
“Service learning: Guiding principles.” (2000). 〈http://www.ehhs.cmich.edu/ins/serv/princ〉, (March 6, 2001).
Talbert, M., and Farnkhopf, S. (2000). “Evaluating options to reduce the nitrate contamination of the drinking water in Perrysville, Indiana.” MS thesis, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haute, Ind.
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Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice
Volume 129 • Issue 4 • October 2003
Pages: 211 - 215
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Copyright © 2003 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Mar 6, 2001
Accepted: Oct 31, 2001
Published online: Sep 15, 2003
Published in print: Oct 2003
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Matthew Talbert
Formerly, Graduate Student, Environmental Engineering MS Program, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, 5500 Wabash Ave., Terre Haute, IN 47803.
Stephanie Farnkhopf
Formerly, Graduate Student, Environmental Engineering MS Program, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, 5500 Wabash Ave., Terre Haute, IN 47803.
Sharon A. Jones
Associate Professor, Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Lafayette College, Easton, PA 18042.
Robert Houghtalen, M.ASCE
Professor, Dept. of Civil Engineering, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, 5500 Wabash Ave., Terre Haute, IN 47803.
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