Project Integrated Program 2010/2011

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Design-based learning as embodied in the Project Integrated Program (PIP) is a new approach to engineering education that has been underway since September 1999 at UBC. The emphasis is on an integrated understanding of electrical and computer engineering principles, and being able to design practical applications using these principles. In PIP, the number of lectures is reduced, contact time with faculty and teaching assistants is increased, and the emphasis on group learning and project work is increased. PIP provides second-year students a unique opportunity to (1) make learning enjoyable, (2) improve knowledge integration between courses, (3) develop project and team skills and (4) encourage independent learning and research skills.
 

Some Past Projects:

1. Magnetic field powered biomedical implant with wireless communication. Module 4, 2006-7.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Tsunami early warning system. Module 1, 2005-6.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Measurement of an arbitrary weight in the hand using muscle electrical signals -  Module 2, 2005-6.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Supercooled, high-speed, and smart magnetically-propelled train - Module 4, 2005.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. Mobile robotic magnetic coin denomination detector and collector  - Module 4, 2004-5.