Patent-Oriented Project-Based Learning in Engineering Design Education: Student Perspectives from an Agricultural Machinery Course
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Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Gülden ÖZGÜNALTAY ERTUĞRUL Kırşehir Ahi Evran Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Pelin ÖZGÜR POLAT Kırşehir Ahi Evran Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Makale Türü Açık Erişim Özgün Makale (Ulusal alan endekslerinde (TR Dizin, ULAKBİM) yayınlanan tam makale)
Dergi Adı ISPEC journal of agricultural sciences (Online)
Dergi ISSN 2717-7238
Dergi Tarandığı Indeksler TR DİZİN
Makale Dili İngilizce Basım Tarihi 06-2026
Kabul Tarihi 08-06-2026 Yayınlanma Tarihi
Cilt / Sayı / Sayfa 10 / 2 / 690–700 DOI 10.5281/zenodo.20590100
Makale Linki https://ispecjournal.com/index.php/ispecjas/article/view/962
Kurumsal açık arşiv linki https://ispecjournal.com/index.php/ispecjas/article/view/962/729
UAK Araştırma Alanları
Bitkisel Üretimde Mekanizasyon Hassas/Akıllı Tarım Teknolojileri Tarımsal Otomasyon
Özet
This study investigates the educational value of a patent-oriented project-based learning (PBL) approach implemented within an undergraduate engineering design course. The intervention was embedded in an Agricultural Machinery Design course during the 2024-2025 academic year and involved 12 senior students enrolled in a Biosystems Engineering program. A qualitative-dominant single-case mixed-methods design was adopted, integrating descriptive survey data with qualitative evidence obtained from structured open-ended questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. The results suggest that the patent-oriented PBL activity was perceived as a beneficial learning experience, particularly in fostering creative thinking, innovation awareness, technical communication, and professional responsibility. Students reported gains in the use of technical terminology, understanding of engineering design processes, and appreciation of teamwork. Qualitative findings also revealed recurring challenges in patent writing, especially regarding novelty assessment, technical drawing, and group coordination. Despite these challenges, students emphasized substantial learning gains, including a clearer understanding of the patent system, the distinction between theoretical knowledge and practical application, and the value of collaborative problem-solving. Given the small sample size and single-course context, the findings should be interpreted as context-specific, but they provide practical insights for educators seeking to integrate innovation-oriented and patent-related activities into engineering design courses.
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