This paper describes authors’ experience with designing and teaching a new course on “Fundamentals of Automation Engineering”, based on a hybrid Project-Based Learning approach. The proposed challenge for students was to develop a low-cost Material Handling Machine, equipped with basic control functions. The project was executed in three stages, with different activities/tasks performed during each stage, which finally led to successful completion of the challenge. Detailed course file containing syllabus, learning objectives, assessment rubric, project goals, and deliverables was provided to students at first stage. Handouts and assignments were also provided weekly to students, which required extensive use of library resources (self-learning). Feedback survey was conducted fortnightly and suggestions were considered for course improvement. In this paper, authors discuss course organization, learning and assessment activities, and perception of students.

本文介绍了作者在基于项目的混合学习方法的基础上设计和教授“自动化工程基础”新课程的经验。对学生来说，拟议的挑战是开发一种配备基本控制功能的低成本物料搬运机。该项目分三个阶段执行，每个阶段执行不同的活动/任务，最终成功完成了挑战。在第一阶段就向学生提供了包含课程提纲，学习目标，评估规则，项目目标和可交付成果的详细课程文件。每周还向学生提供讲义和作业，这需要大量使用图书馆资源（自学）。每两周进行一次反馈调查，并考虑改进课程的建议。