東京大学工学部機械工学科スターリングエンジン演習の実践報告

抄録

Since 1996, we have been conducting a series of Stirling engine exercises as a practical course for undergraduate students in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, the University of Tokyo. This series of exercises include many essences of mechanical engineering studies and is composed of 20 lessons in 5 phases: concept design, CAD design, machining and assembling, measurement and debriefing. In this paper, the overview of the series of exercises and the course design concept are reported. The key points of the course design are (1) leave the most part of the process in the exercises to students' autonomy, (2) teach skills that can be useful even in job scenes, (3) manage students’ progress properly, (4) proceed digital transformation actively, and (5) share the consensus for the safety and cleanliness thoroughly. We also show engines that are designed in the exercises by students as examples. Leaving to the autonomy of students brings various outputs, leading this course consequently to the training for young professors.