New capstone course transforms college classrooms with open-ended problem solving.
The article discusses how a capstone course was designed to help students achieve specific goals in their program. The course focused on combustion engine systems, testing catalytic engine systems, conducting research in college classrooms, teaching problem-solving, and creating professional development activities. The main goal was to integrate these topics to meet program outcomes. The researchers used a hands-on approach to teach students practical skills and problem-solving abilities. The key findings include successful integration of various topics in the capstone course to help students develop necessary skills for their future careers.