Conference Session

Innovation in Teaching Engineering Economics

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen Bursic, University of Pittsburgh

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy

. (1997), “Problem Based Learning via Open Ended Projects in Carnegie MellonUniversity's Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Laboratory,” Frontiers in Education Conference, 1997, 27thAnnual Conference. 'Teaching and Learning in an Era of Change'. Proceedings, 350–354.[3] Criteria For Accrediting Engineering Programs (Effective for Evaluations During the 2005-2006 AccreditationCycle); Engineering Accreditation Commission; ABET, Inc. Baltimore, MD November 1, 2004.[4] De Camargo Ribeiro, L.R. and Mizukami, M.G.N. (2005), “Student Assessment of a Problem-Based LearningExperiment in Civil Engineering Education,” Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice,131(1), 13-18.[5] Dym, C.L., Agogino, A.M., Eris, O., Frey, D. D., and

Conference Session

New Topics in Engineering Economics

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Nippert, Widener University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy

cheating6 Using a computer/laptop during in-class tests 4.2 0.0 4.2 54.2 37.5 makes the tests more like engineering practice.7 Allowing students to use laptops during tests 4.2 16.7 45.8 25.0 8.3 favors students who can afford them8 The use of computers during tests should be 4.2 0.0 8.3 62.5 25.0 allowed when the tests take place in a computer laboratory.9 The use of laptops during tests should be allowed 8.3 12.5 8.3 50.0 20.8 when the tests take place in a regular classroom.N= 25Additional statistical information can be obtained by using a chi square test to compare responsesto pairs of questions. The chi