József Gáti

A Practice Oriented Approach to Intelligent Computing Assisted Distance Education for Engineering

Some advancements in information technology as application support for Internet browsers and modeling of interrelated objects are well appropriate to establish distance learning in advanced computer environment. One of the best developing areas in application of information technology is engineering. A great promise is integration of virtual environments in engineering and Internet based distance education. Methodology reported in (I. J. Rudas et al., 2000) and (L. Horvath et al., 2002) represents one of the possible directions of development towards this integration. Considering some basic concepts and methods from the proposals of the authors of these papers, this paper discusses problem and methodology, and details some practical issues for the implementation of the proposed method in the higher education practice. In this paper, cooperating managers and managing techniques are introduced for virtual classrooms. Next, selection or definition of a course and constraints in classroom models are discussed. Following this, structure and construction of classroom model are explained. Finally, integration of modeled classroom with engineering system is detailed as an implementation issue

New aspects in modeling of internet-based courses for engineers

Working in virtual environments at leading industries in highly integrated and experience driven engineering systems demands new knowledge and skill from engineers. At the same time, engineering has been extended to the entire lifecycle of products. Finally, physical prototyping is being replaced by integrated simulations where this is possible. The above new trends require re-evaluation of teaching engineers. This paper gives a practice oriented outline of a concept for virtual classroom changed to fulfill the above demands. In the centre of discussion, higher importance of virtual classrooms in the near future is emphasized including higher level of integration with professional engineering systems As a main step towards virtual courses on the basis of strong information technology background, a more organized data structure than the currently applied is demanded. The authors of this paper are engaged with analysis in practical application of these descriptions for enhanced computer support in higher education. In this paper, they introduce some basic concepts for advanced modeling of interrelated classroom objects. One of the most important concerns towards a better organized course description is definition of organized activities for course handling systems. The authors analyzed the definition and application organizing activities for the control of course definition and course program execution processes. Following this, typical processes including sequences of typical activities in the course of teaching and learning in the virtual classroom environment are introduced. Finally, a possible integrated implementation of course modeling is outlined for the support of education in engineering.

New challenges in Engineering higher education

Higher education in engineering must cope with rapidly changing industrial environment. Activities of engineers in lifecycle product management projects are being integrated in increasingly sophisticated virtual systems where product model is built and applied for coordinated simulations and equipment control. Knowledge is being moved into product models for simple development and product information change. The authors of this paper tracked development of this engineering technology during the past decade and produced new and new evaluations for practical application of always recent virtual technology in higher education. In this paper, they report their recent results in concepts and approaches for higher education of engineers considering knowledge driven engineering technology. New challenges and possibilities are surveyed and the expected trend in characteristics and programs of higher education courses are outlined. Following this, concept is introduced for joining of higher engineering course programs to engineering systems. Finally, expected characteristics of course models and their implementations to cope with new demands are analyzed.

Theory and practice in multi-discipline representations for engineering education

As a continuous development of former results in teaching of engineering using advanced computer systems, this paper is an attempt to contribute to education of engineers by an analysis and discussion of multi-discipline representation of theory and practice. A new method is introduced, explained and discussed to integrate a formerly published course modeling and a course model evaluation method with the product modeling. The purpose of this integration is the communication of demand for examples supporting given course content and on the other hand, demand for course content needed by the definition of given product objects in the product model. Integration is realized through a new element called as issue distributor. Product modeling which is applied at recent advanced product lifecycle management is considered.

Virtual classrooms for robotics and other engineering applications

Internet based teaching and learning systems are ready for the connection with engineering systems at companies and teaching purposed laboratories. In order to make this connection possible, organized descriptions and functionalities are being developed for computer based course programs in engineering. This paper discusses several selected issues from this area. After an introduction about the cited previous work, classroom elements and engineering system resources are discussed and related. Following this, a possible integration with robotic system is explained. Next, course modeling is outlined from the point of view of teachers and students and relationships and processes are discussed as selected issues for practice. Finally, an application of modification by features at the construction of model for teaching program is shown.

Maintenance of complex automated systems

In complex automated equipment, mechatronic and robotised systems, maintenance and corresponding diagnostics have extreme significance, because failure may cause considerable damages to the manufacturer. In the lecture we will deal with maintenance of robotised systems. First we will describe properties, introduction of maintenance demand of these technical systems. We will discover properties of maintenance strategy of robot systems. In the presentation we will show a method connected with cost analysis, which will serve as a basis for effective introduction of possible maintenance technology.

Integrated approach to course and engineering model for automation related topics

This paper introduces a new approach to integrated education of engineering. For this purpose the authors studied higher education and industrial product modeling and proposed an integrated approach where higher education course and production equipment modeling are integrated with the controlled job floor automation environment. For the purpose of this environment, flexible manufacturing system was selected. The paper starts with an introduction of the integrated model and the method of integration. Following this, model communicated processes as well as course related processes and elements are explained considering the new integrated model. Finally, activities as well as tasks and their execution are discussed.

New trend in teaching and learning environments for distance higher education

An evergreen problem is application of information technology in teaching and learning processes. Very special data structures, communications, and algorithms are required. In higher education, long experience with distance learning and application of Internet environments generate new and new ideas and methods. A possible enhancement of model based virtual classroom methodology is discussed in this paper. New aspects of a well published approach and method are revealed. An introduction about possible solution of virtual classroom considering recent demand is followed by discusses and evaluations of components of model based classroom, classroom procedures, and constraining and structure of classroom mo

MOOC education at Óbuda University

The paper is devoted to the problem of on-line education in MOOC context and its application as an advanced and effective e-learning strategy to Hungarian speaking communities in Carpathian Basin.

Higher education in recent virtual engineering environments

Changed engineering activities from conventional methods in descriptive product representations to self adaptive contextual lifecycle configured product models needed continuous and relevant changes of higher education curriculums and programs. Currently, change between old and new generations of industrial engineering technology brings need for teaching of new problem solving process both structurally and thematically. The structural change is forced towards more project and virtual solution centered lectures and laboratories. Thematic changes must serve the integrated appearance and application of disciplines. This paper introduces a latest result in research for new approaches and concepts in order to change higher education engineering programs in accordance with the changes in theoretical, methodological, and systemic background of leading engineering technology. Including major advances from the area of lifecycle product engineering during the first decade of this new century in course programs is emphasized.