From Idea to Product: A Case Study For Enhancing Transdisciplinary Engineering Education at Azerbaijan Technical University (AzTU)

Abstract

Engineer Enhancement Program (EEP) is centered around transdisciplinary learning, an educational framework designed to exceed traditional academic boundaries in pursuit of comprehensive solutions to real-world problems by integrating of practical industry knowledge with theoretical academic learning. The EEP proposes a unique platform for aspiring students to experience the full spectrum of aircraft system development, from conceptual design to flight phases. The main aim is to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and real-world engineering talents, providing students with invaluable experience that complements their professional life. Results showed that product base projects promoted an impressive understanding of related concepts in many disciplines. At the end of the project, it was seen that quality of participant work improved and industrial role-based awareness was developed.

Keywords

• Transdisciplinary learning
• engineering
• product-based practical training

Fikirden Ürüne: Azerbaycan Teknik Üniversitesi’nde Mühendislik Eğitimin Geliştirilmesine Yönelik Disiplinler Arası Bir Vaka Çalışması

Abstract

Mühendislik Geliştirme Programı (EEP) disiplinler arası öğrenmeye odaklı, teorik akademik öğrenmeyi pratik endüstri bilgisiyle bütünleştirerek gerçek dünya sorunlarına kapsamlı çözümler bulmak amacıyla geleneksel akademik sınırları aşmak üzere tasarlanmış bir eğitim çerçevesidir. EEP, kavramsal tasarımdan uçuş aşamalarına kadar uçak sistemi geliştirmenin tüm yelpazesini deneyimlemeleri için katılımcılara benzersiz bir platform sunar. Temel amaç, akademik bilgi ile gerçek dünyadaki mühendislik yetenekleri arasındaki boşluğu kapatmak ve öğrencilere mesleki yaşamlarını tamamlayacak paha biçilmez deneyimler sağlamaktır. Sonuçlar, ürün tabanlı projelerin birçok disiplinde ilgili kavramlara dair etkileyici bir anlayışı desteklediğini gösterdi. Projenin sonunda, katılımcı çalışmalarının kalitesinin arttığı ve endüstriyel rol tabanlı farkındalığın geliştirildiği görüldü.

Keywords

• disiplinler arası öğrenme
• mühensilik
• ürün bazlı pratik eğitim

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