Modelling and simulation of a simple mechanical system: Programming in first year of engineering
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https://doi.org/10.26507/rei.v13n25.796Keywords:
Higher Education, Programming, Modeling and Simulation, Mechanical EngineeringAbstract
This work presents an exploratory analysis of the process of constructing simulations of a mechanical system using programming environments with blocks by university students. We present the results of a case study developed in the subject "Introduction to Mechanical Engineering" (Faculty of Engineering, XXX), from the first year of the course. Based on the modeling, the participants designed, programmed and evaluated their own simulations using Scratch, which proved to be an ideal resource to be used with students with limited programming knowledge. In this way, the simulations functioned as a learning tool in an early stage of the university. The results reflect the need to promote educational proposals that allow the study of the different aspects of modeling, simulation and programming in engineering careers, since these experiences can facilitate the use of increasingly specific and powerful environments, being valuable resources to enrich curricular and professional situations.Downloads
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