Summary of the project
High-data rate communication systems, sensors, and high-resolution imaging devices start being operated in the terahertz (THz) frequency range. The master elective course "Terahertz systems, 5LFB0" has been running as a joint course between the departments of Electrical Engineering and Applied Physics since 2016 training students in this area, with an adaptation incorporating challenge-based learning for interdisciplinary groups and enhanced individual learning outcomes. During this period, some THz research lab equipment and associated experimental techniques have been made accessible to students. Course content has been acquired through self-study, introductory lectures and a lab practicum.
Aim of the project
In the previous course setup, all students have been following the same trajectory, but due to different pre-knowledge, this setup hasn't optimized the learning process. The focus on individual learning trajectories has aimed to maximize learning outcomes. Challenge-based learning has brought research topics and engineering questions to students, educating them on problem-solving and scientific skills. The THz research lab's availability has aimed to familiarize students with experimental techniques, enabling them to work on challenge-based learning problems that they had to define.
Results and learnings
The students have learned to define a research question that they could test using two experimental setups. The results of their sort research was presented to the rest of the students in a poster session and it was summarized in a short report.
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