Using Modified Mastery Learning to Teach Sustainability and Life-Cycle Principles as Part of Modeling and Design

摘要

Using mastery learning as a conceptual framework, two courses were developed teaching sustainability andlife-cycle principles. Course descriptions, student learning outcomes, and details of modules are providedin this case report. The results of teaching 5605: Environmental Systems Modeling over five semesters andthe results of teaching 5619: Environmental Engineering Design over two semesters are summarized, includingresponses of students to end-of-term assessments of teaching effectiveness. Based on student performanceand feedback, modified mastery learning is a valid approach to meeting the goal of teachingsustainability and life-cycle principles as part of modeling and design for environmental engineers in ABETaccrediteddegree programs. Future efforts should include replication with diverse student populations atadditional institutions.