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Steven T Rowland; Michael William Eckels; Ramakrishnan Sundaram, Gannon University

Paper ID #35009Laboratory Instruction and Delivery of a Pilot IoT CourseMr. Steven T RowlandMr. Michael William EckelsDr. Ramakrishnan Sundaram, Gannon University Dr. Sundaram is a Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Gannon Univer- sity. His areas of research include computational architectures for signal and image processing as well as novel methods to improve/enhance engineering education pedagogy. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Work-in-Progress: Laboratory Instruction and Delivery of a Pilot

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Niklas Cyril Bitters, Gannon University; Ramakrishnan Sundaram, Gannon University

for student research in the design andoperation of intelligent and autonomous vehicles, project activities on this platform will enablestudents to gain valuable laboratory and project experiences. This can be accomplished throughthe inclusion of exercises on this platform in graduate and undergraduate courses offered as partof the electrical and computer engineering (ECE) curriculum. Graduate ECE courses, such asimage processing, neural networks, and embedded system design would be choices for projectactivities on this platform. Typical courses in the undergraduate ECE program are digital logicdesign and programming in C/C++/Python. The platform will promote student participationacross the ECE program in competitive design events for the next

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Carmen Cioc, The University of Toledo; Noela A. Haughton, The University of Toledo; John B. Napp, The University of Toledo; Sorin Cioc, University of Toledo

the Engineering Technology ABET Criterion 3(student outcomes 1 through 5) and Criterion 5 (curriculum content C, D and E).The CourseThe MET 4100 - Applied Fluid Mechanics course is a core course in the MechanicalEngineering Technology program (MET) and consists of a 3-credit hour (ch) lecture and a onech laboratory experience. This course is offered during the fall and spring 15-week semesters andduring the summer 12-week semester. MET 4100 course is the second in the fluid mechanicssequence and focuses on the fluid flow through pipeline systems and open channels, pumpselection, lift and drag, and the design and analysis of HVAC duct systems. A proficientgrounding in these concepts is fundamental for solving a broad range of mechanical

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Cyrus K Hagigat, The University of Toledo

students to be able to perform complicated control analysis without highlyadvanced mathematical skills. The approach also eliminates the need for setting up physicalcontrols laboratories that are impractical under the Covid-19 restriction.Technical discussion:Figure 1 is a graphical representation for a single degree of freedom vibrating system. Figure 1: Graphical representation of a single degree of freedom vibrating systemThe equation of a single degree of freedom vibrating system is shown in equation (1). m d2X / dt2 + C dX / dt + KX = F (1)Equations (2) through (9) are the numerical solution of equation (1), where “h” is the timeincrement and the subscripts are the steps in

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Mario G Perhinschi, West Virginia University

simulationenvironments as well as infrastructure for building and testing flying platforms are available andare used to support the general AEBS courses and in particular the AoE in UAS. These assetspossess the level of complexity, detail, and flexibility that allows them to create an excellentframework for the implementation of innovative educational methods including active learning[15-17], experiential learning [18-21], and collaborative learning [22-24]. The AECC relies onpermanent engagement of and interaction between all educational constituencies. The generalstrategy promoted by the AECC is illustrated in Figure 1.Two specialized MAE laboratories are particularly supporting the AoE courses. The UAVDesign-Build-Fly Laboratory is dedicated to student

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William T. Evans PhD P.E., The University of Toledo

the website to the youtube channelsupporting the text and labs (a gift of the covid period). All are open source.Introduction:A request for collaboration on building of inexpensive controls labs occurred six or seven yearsago on the ET list-serve. This request was interesting in that it showed a genuine desire forinstructors in computer, PLC, auto controls and other similar coursework to come together andshare common experiences using less expensive laboratory equipment. It was encouraging tofind others interested in similar goals as myself – that is, inexpensive lab experiences that couldbe used over a number of technically difficult subject areas.Since these labs produce live data, the next step for many of them is the inclusion of the data

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Jennifer Kadlowec, Baldwin Wallace University; Melanie Amadoro, Rowan University; Anu Osta, Rowan University

-Atlantic public university, the students completed the project during a 2 to 3 week time period ineach of Statics and Dynamics during the course of one semester. This course is 4 credit hoursduring a semester with some additional time for projects and problem-solving. Students weregiven one class period in each of Statics and Dynamics to meet, discuss, and ask question of thefaculty. Other work outside of involved student teams meeting with faculty and supplementingthe homework with the project. At the private university, Statics and Dynamics is 4 credit hours,3 credits for lecture and 1 hour of laboratory. There the students completed the project during 42-hour laboratory sessions over a 5 week timeframe. The project was one of several

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David T Delisle, School of Engineering, Eastern Michigan University; Qin Hu, School of Engineering, Eastern Michigan University

the particular skill. Leveraging these resources, as well  as, researching additional external references and professional publications, we can obtain an  extensive knowledge base. This project’s knowledge base will help reinforce these topics in  future applications of these technologies.   5. Conclusion and Considerations    The pandemic working arrangement required a new approach and resultant design structure will  allow more innovation and the ability to substitute different control ideas. Advanced RC control  is the next primary milestone being sought in 2021, and our at-home investigations will provide us a head start when applying the tested concepts into practice. These simulations are not a replacement for laboratory

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Cyrus K Hagigat, The University of Toledo

Finite Element technique and provided the correct answers without doing thehand calculation solutions. These cases were not treated as academic dishonesty cases, and thestudents were given a chance to do the hand calculation solutions and turn them in.The techniques presented here can be expanded and be included as a supplement for a vibrationanalysis course. MATLAB (which stands for Matrix Laboratory) has extensive matrix analysiscapabilities and the basis of vibration analysis is matrix algebra. The inclusion of MATLAB inan undergraduate course has the potential to get the students interested in more advanced finiteelement software such as NASTRAN/PATRAN and ANSYS. The author has developed agraduate level stress analysis course using NASTRAN

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Sabrina Martin, University of Pittsburgh; Tony Lee Kerzmann, University of Pittsburgh

all students, he has consistently deployed a host of teaching strategies into his classes, including videos, example problems, quizzes, hands-on laboratories, demonstrations, and group work. Dr. Kerzmann is enthusiastic in the continued pursuit of his educational goals, research endeavors, and engagement of mechanical engineering students. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Experiential Learning through Undergraduate Research on a Roadway Energy Harvesting Design (WIP) ASEE NCSAbstractExperiential learning is a fundamental building block for improved concept retention andincreases student

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Sharan Kalwani, IEEE; Subramaniam Ganesan, Oakland University

many I/O peripherals now commonly found on-board. Laboratory activities provide the student with experience in developing the hardware and software required to incorporate microprocessors into systems that solve real-world interfacing problems.Course Objectives: • Describe the architecture of modern microprocessors and microcontrollers • Develop embedded software in C given a set of design requirements and constrains • Interface to various analog and digital I/O devices • Learn about embedded operating system to develop multitasking systems • Learn about CAN-based communication systemsWork in a team environment to design a microprocessor-based system and communicate theresults in a written report and/or an oral

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Drew Battison, Ohio Northern University; Adam Cook, Ohio Northern University; Mason Williams, Ohio Northern University

[6]. These codes, standards, and regulations arenecessary requirements for the installation and building safety of hardware, though our projectconsists of making a prototype rather than a complete installation. The applicable codes are theInternational Building Code (IBC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Life SafetyCode (LSC), and the Underwriter Laboratories Certification for access control standardrequirements. Otherwise, all ACM, IEEE, and applicable ethics codes are followed. Lastly, we researched the major components that make up typical control access systems,leading our team to the creation of viable design solutions. A door access control system consistsof software including at minimum: a database and management