Conference Session

Civil Engineering in the Classroom

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stanley Rolfe, University of Kansas; Francis Thomas, University of Kansas-Lawrence

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Civil Engineering

2006-281: CEAE DEPARTMENT ETHICS ACROSS THE CURRICULUMStanley Rolfe, University of KansasFrancis Thomas, University of Kansas-Lawrence Page 11.314.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 CEAE Department Ethics Across the CurriculumAbstractEngineering ethics is an extremely important part of the education of all engineers includingCivil, Environmental and Architectural Engineers. Although personal ethics are the foundationfor engineering ethics, personal ethics generally are developed prior to the time students arrive atthe University and, for a variety of reasons, are not discussed as part of engineering

Conference Session

Civil Engineering in the Classroom

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christy Jeon, Georgia Institute of Technology; Adjo Amekudzi, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering

2006-2285: INTEGRATING ETHICS INTO A CIVIL ENGINEERING COURSEChristy Jeon, Georgia Institute of TechnologyAdjo Amekudzi, Georgia Institute of Technology Page 11.784.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Integrating Ethics into a Civil Engineering CourseAbstractEthics is a critical component of Civil Engineering education and practice. This paper discussesa case study to integrate ethics into a required undergraduate Civil Engineering course -- CivilEngineering Systems -- at Georgia Institute of Technology. The course introduces systems andsustainability concepts in Civil Engineering planning, design, operations, and renewal, and thuspresents an

Conference Session

Achieving the Civil Engineering Body of Knowlegde

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald Welch, U.S. Military Academy; Allen Estes, U.S. Military Academy; Fred Meyer, U.S. Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

having the expertise to devise improved construction or design alternatives. Page 11.236.3 • Understanding implies a thorough mental grasp and comprehension of a concept or topic. Understanding typically requires more than abstract knowledge. For example, an engineer with an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility should be able to identify and to communicate ethical issues arising from a practical case study. • Ability is a capability to perform with competence. An engineer with the ability to design a particular system can take responsibility for the system, identifying all the necessary

Conference Session

Achieving the Civil Engineering Body of Knowlegde

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

C. Conley, U.S. Military Academy; Decker Hains, U.S. Military Academy; Scott Hamilton, U.S. Military Academy

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Civil Engineering

management discussions, briefings on CE projects, technological Page 11.231.3 advances in the discipline, cutting edge research, lessons learned through a career in CE, introductions to advanced CE software, business practices, the role of a new CE graduate in a firm, preparing for job interviews, resume writing and opportunities in the CE field.2. Hold professional conduct meetings: A special meeting category exists to promote meetings that focus on ethics and issues concerning professional licensure. Often real cases are discussed, issues engineers face in the real world on a continual basis, as well as requirements and expectations on

Conference Session

The Senior Experience: Capstone and Beyond

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Niehaus, University of Cincinnati; Anant Kukreti, University of Cincinnati

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Civil Engineering

. Social responsibility, v. Ethical issues, and vi. Diversity/Community values. 6. To introduce technical material not covered in coursework. Selection of Design Teams and Management. The senior class is split into independentdesign teams (typically there are 6 to 7 students per team). Teams are encouraged to operate asan engineering consulting firm. Each team is led by a project manager and a deputy projectmanager who are responsible for the deliverables. An effort is made to have at least one studentin each team from each of the specialty areas (structures, geotechnical, transportation,construction, and environmental). All students before the end of their junior year are required tocomplete an online form documenting

Conference Session

Achieving the Civil Engineering Body of Knowlegde

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Enno Koehn, Lamar University; James Koehn, Chadron State College; Sunil Paleru, Lamar University

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Civil Engineering

BOK criteria, the 21st century civil engineer must demonstratethe following:3 1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering. (ABET a) 2. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data. (ABET b) 3. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs. (ABET c) 4. An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams. (ABET d) 5. An ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems. (ABET e) Page 11.1104.4 6. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. (ABET f) 7. An ability to

Conference Session

The Senior Experience: Capstone and Beyond

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Large Seagrave

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Civil Engineering

, Ethics,And Research).While finishing their graduate degrees in Communication, Rhetoric and Composition, andEnglish, these consultants collaborate with Engineering faculty to develop and implementwritten, oral and teamwork communication education in various departments within the Collegeof Engineering. In the Civil and Environmental Engineering department, faculty and consultantshave developed a capstone course intended to provide students with a unique opportunity to learnand practice written, oral and team communication in a simulated professional firm environment.They produce and present a Proposal, Feasibility Study, and Preliminary Engineering Reportwith 75% drawings and specifications for their community client, making the course a design

Conference Session

Where are We Going? The Future of Civil Engineering Education

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald Harichandran, Michigan State University

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Civil Engineering

design background. The Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge for the 21st Century1 and The Engineer of 2020:Visions of Engineering in the New Century2 document a call for broadly trained civil engineersconversant not only with mathematics, science and design, but also multi-disciplinary teams,professional ethics, communications, globalization, life-long learning, contemporary issues, pro-ject management, construction, asset management, business and public policy and administrationfundamentals, and leadership principles. Further, there is a push by the CEE profession overall topromote change in university undergraduate curricula by revising the basic civil engineering ac-creditation criteria to embrace as much of the breadth as possible. This

Conference Session

A Serving Profession: Service Learning in Civil Engineering Education

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leslie Inniss, Florida A&M University; Enos Inniss, University of Texas-San Antonio

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Civil Engineering

engineering.” 2002. William Oakes, et al. 32nd ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in EducationConference; “ASEE and service learning”. 2000. Edmund Tsang. Prism.5 “Engineering education and service-learning.” 2004. Rachel L. Vaughn and Sarena D. Seifer. Community-CampusPartnerships for Health, June.6 “Service-learning and engineering ethics.” 1999. Michael S. Pritchard. International Conference on Ethics inEngineering and Computer Science, March.7 The Chronicle of Higher Education, 8/15/20058 “Integration of Service Learning into Civil and Environmental Engineering Curriculum.” 2005. Thomsa Piechotaand Shashi Nambisan. Proceedings of the Annual Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education,Portland, OR.9 “Work in Progress

Conference Session

Physical Models and Other Interactive Tools

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Douglas Cleary, Rowan University

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Civil Engineering

mathematics, science, and engineering •(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data •(c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, • • political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability(d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams •(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems •(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

Conference Session

Achieving the Civil Engineering Body of Knowlegde

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Karlin, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Andrea Surovek, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

technical level appropriate for the students; • the lecture topics can be shown to have relevance to South Dakota and the surrounding region; • the topics are suited to the overall program theme; and • the speakers are qualified to speak informally on a large range of topics during the classroom component of the program.Interaction with the speakers prior to their arrival proved to be one of the most criticalcomponents of an individual speaker’s impact.Classroom ComponentA required course in the CEE curriculum is CEE 463: Civil Engineering Professions, offeredonly in the spring semester to graduating seniors. The course emphasis is on professional,personal, and ethical development of the student engineer. The class meets once

Conference Session

A Serving Profession: Service Learning in Civil Engineering Education

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nathan Gartner, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; John TIng, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Oguz Gunes, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Xiaoqi Zhang, University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

function on multi-disciplinary teams • an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility • the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context • a knowledge of contemporary issues [2].Service-learning team projects have the potential to ensure students learn and demonstrate thesequalities in addition to the ability of applying engineering to the design of systems and Page 11.1358.2experiments. However, how to fit more material into an already packed curriculum is acontinuing challenge to engineering educators and students. Service-learning offers a

Conference Session

The Senior Experience: Capstone and Beyond

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Philip Dunn, University of Maine; Bryan Pearce, University of Maine-Orono

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Civil Engineering

of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology, d. apply creativity in the design of systems, components, or processes appropriate to program objectives, e. function effectively on teams, f. identify, analyze, and solve technical problems, g. communicate effectively, h. understand professional, ethical, and social responsibilities.The course was structured through a combination of lectures and group exercises into threedistinct modules of study. Because of the limited time assigned to the class meeting period andthe large number of students, the exercises had to be abbreviated to allow individualparticipation. Students self-selected work groups to ultimately prepare a capstone

Conference Session

Progress on Raising the Bar

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Russell, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Thomas Lenox; Stuart G. Walesh S.G., Walesh Consulting; Richard O. Anderson; Gerald E. Galloway, University of Maryland-College Park; Craig Musselman; Wayne R. Bergstrom; James K. Nelson, University of Texas-Tyler; James O'Brien

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Civil Engineering

Body of Knowledge TECHNICAL PROFESSIONAL Technical core Inter-disciplinary teams Experimentation Professional & ethical standards Design Communication Engineering problems Impact of engineering Engineering tools Life-long learning Specialized area of civil Contemporary issues engineering Business & public policy Project management, construction, and asset mgmt. Leadership

Conference Session

Where are We Going? The Future of Civil Engineering Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allen Estes, U.S. Military Academy; Ronald Welch, U.S. Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

engineering2 Ability to design and conduct XX XX X experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data3 Ability to design a system, X X XX component or process to meet desired needs4 Ability to function on multi- X XX X disciplinary teams5 Ability to identify, formulate, and XX X XX solve engineering problems6 Understanding of professional and X X X XX ethical responsibility7 Ability to communicate X X X XX

Conference Session

Progress on Raising the Bar

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Ressler, U.S. Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

fundamentalcharacteristics of a profession—an ethic of professional service, a professional organization, anda specialized body of knowledge.2 The committee’s analysis of the civil engineering professionsuggested that, of these three characteristics, only the first two were adequately defined. Thusbegan a broad-based effort to define and articulate the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge. InJanuary 2004 this effort came to fruition with ASCE’s publication of Civil Engineering Body ofKnowledge for the 21st Century—a report describing the knowledge, skills, and attitudesnecessary for entry into the practice of civil engineering at the professional level.This report describes the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge (BOK) in terms of fifteenoutcomes, the first eleven