Conference Session

Mechanical/Manufacturing ET Design Projects

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Drigel, Miami University

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Engineering Technology

2006-550: FROM PROJECT PLANNING TO NATIONAL CHAMPION - BUVDESIGN, BUILD AND WINGary Drigel, Miami University Gary Drigel is an Assistant Professor in the Engineering Technology Department at Miami University (Ohio). He received his Bachelor of Science Degree (1973) and Masters Degree (1980) in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati. He has also completed all his course work and part of his thesis work for a Ph.D. in Materials Engineering at UC. Gary is a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio. He has 30 years of engineering and research experience gained at Armco Research and Technology in Middletown, Ohio and has been a professor at Miami

Conference Session

Professional Development/Scholarship & Service Learning

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Phillip Sanger, Western Carolina University

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Engineering Technology

. Page 11.1123.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Service Learning Projects as Platforms for an Undergraduate Project Management CourseAbstractOne of the challenges facing today’s engineering faculty is how to make the textbook knowledgereal to the student. This is especially true in the area of project management where the essenceof the subject is a combination of people skills and planning skills. Both of these skills havebeen identified by ABET as essential skills for the next generation of engineers1. At WesternCarolina University, project management is a senior level course and a requirement forgraduation. Prior approaches to the course required the creation of individual project as part

Conference Session

Assessment & TC2K Methods

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Crossman, Old Dominion University; Alok Verma, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) but it isalso a necessary condition for the maturation and development of any engineeringtechnology program. The assessment and continuous improvement plan discussed here was developedat Old Dominion University (ODU) and implemented during the last accreditation cyclewithin the Engineering Technology Department. The plan is based on two cycles ofassessment and evaluation, a short cycle of one year and a long term cycle of three years.The plan includes a variety of assessment methods and tools. In addition to assessing theachievement of program outcomes, the plan allows assessment of program objectives andgoals. A method for individual course assessment is also presented. Issues related

Conference Session

Design in Manufacturing

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wangping Sun, Oregon Institute of Technology; John Anderson, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

the experiences of MFG 407 instructors regarding how to set up a project-based learning environment in the engineering course. Keywords Engineering education; Facilities Planning; Material Handling; Project-based learning.IntroductionProject-based learning (PBL) is any learning environment in which the problem drives thelearning 1. PBL emphasizes learning activities that are interdisciplinary, student-centered, andintegrated with real-world issues and practices 2. It is currently the most-favored pedagogicalmodel for teaching design 3 and has the following significant benefits as far as learning, workhabits, problem-solving capabilities, and self-esteem are concerned 2, 4-7: • PBL is learner-centered. It

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Johnson, Rochester Institute of Technology; Robert Merrill, Rochester Institute of Technology; James Scudder, Rochester Institute of Technology; John Stratton, Rochester Institute of Technology; George Sutherland, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

measurements for assessing PO’s and PEO’s. • Develop the processes required to conduct assessments, analyze results and determine corrective actions.The result of this activity is the MMET/PS Continuous Improvement Plan which is beingfollowed. The Plan and associated documentation is provided in Figure 5.This section provides some of the background for the plan and a description of some of theactivities and results of the assessment and evaluation of data collected and used to developPEO’s and PO’s.The first step taken in developing the program PEO’s and PO’s was to conduct a survey ofgraduates and employers for the purpose of gathering input from them regarding programcontent. The survey was developed by the MET Industrial Advisory Board

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

JoDell Steuver, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

servicelearning. The management of teams class syllabus had planned a semester’s study of teamtheory, observation of team influence and roles and analysis of team performance in films. Theclass made a decision to radically restructure the learning experience to respond to their needs toactively work for a positive outcome from a tragic event.This article talks about how the changed class format helped students to integrate skills from abroad college experience—marketing, accounting, writing, management, leadership, graphics,public relations, facilities planning, project management and research. The learning cyclechanged from observation and reflection, abstract concepts, testing in new situations andexperiencing (Kolb & Fry)1 to one of creating

Conference Session

Construction ET/Technology Curriculum

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bruce Gehrig, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; David Cottrell, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Anthony Brizendine, University of North Carolina-Charlotte

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Engineering Technology

Carolina-Charlotte DR. DAVID S. COTTRELL is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology, University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1978 and retired in 2000 after more than 22 years of service with the US Army Corps of Engineers. Studies at Texas A&M University resulted in an MS Degree in Civil Engineering in 1987 and a PhD in 1995. He is a registered Professional Engineer and has taught courses in statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, graphic communications, engineering economy, and construction planning, scheduling, estimating, and management.Anthony Brizendine, University of North Carolina-Charlotte DR

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Design Projects in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Otieno, Northern Illinois University; Abul Azad, Northern Illinois University; Radha Balamuralikrishna, Northern Illinois University

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Engineering Technology

shifts in engineering and business practice when contrasted to simultaneousengineering versus sequential engineering. The objectives of the student project developed by the authors were to provide studentsmajoring in Electrical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, andIndustrial Technology programs with an opportunity to simulate a competitive industry styleproduct development scenario and educate them on the critical dimensions of a true simultaneousengineering experience. The critical dimensions were identified as collaboration (teamwork),multidisciplinary learning, project planning, time management, and advanced technology.Student teams drawn from three different courses (one from each program) were asked

Conference Session

Assessment & TC2K Methods

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Khan, DeVry University-Addison; Robert Lawrence, DeVry University

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Engineering Technology

competences, and (b) validate thatstudents are achieving course and program objectives.The senior project is a two-semester course sequence in which the students synthesizetheir previous coursework. Students are required to plan, design, implement, document,and present the solution to a software/hardware engineering problem.Faculty use rubrics for the assessment of project proposal development in the eightsemester and for project implementation in form of prototype development anddemonstration in the ninth semester. Feedback from the rubrics is used to take correctiveaction to improve the course sequences, program objectives, and instructional delivery.I. IntroductionA rubric is an assessment tool that allows instructors to enhance the quality of

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Cottrell, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Bruce Gehrig, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Anthony Brizendine, University of North Carolina-Charlotte

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Engineering Technology

planning, scheduling, estimating, and management.Bruce Gehrig, University of North Carolina-Charlotte DR. BRUCE GEHRIG brings over 15 years of industry experience and 6 years of university level teaching experience to the program. His academic preparation includes three degrees in civil engineering including a M.S. in water quality and water/wastewater treatment processes and a Ph.D. in water resources planning and management and the delivery of public works projects. He is a licensed professional engineer in both Colorado and North Carolina.Anthony Brizendine, University of North Carolina-Charlotte DR. ANTHONY BRIZENDINE currently serves as Department Chair and Professor, Department of Engineering

Conference Session

Assessment & TC2K Methods

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nirmal Das, Georgia Southern University

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Engineering Technology

Education, 2006 Assessment and Evaluation of Engineering Technology ProgramsAbstractIn order to execute a continuous improvement plan in compliance with the TAC/ABETTechnology Criteria 2000 (TC2K), engineering technology programs face the challenge ofoutcomes-based assessment followed by evaluation, and implementation of improvementmeasures. Multiple constituencies are to be involved in the process, as the TC2K stipulate use ofmultiple assessment tools and measures for (a) the program outcomes, i.e., knowledge andcapabilities of students at the time of graduation and (b) the program objectives, i.e., theexpected accomplishments of graduates during the first few years after graduation.Effective assessment tools provide the information needed

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Morgan, Texas A&M University; Jay Porter, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

for the University and the State in developing new strategies to secure job growth in high-tech industries.BackgroundThe Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering Technology (EET/TET) programs’faculty established MISL in 2002 to enhance the senior project design experience for theundergraduate students. The single semester, “trashcan” project model typically employed inacademia was expanded to a two-semester sequence for (1) project planning and (2) projectexecution.4,5 This resulted in three key benefits to the curriculum. First, because the studentswere given an additional semester to complete their project, the faculty noticed a significantincrease in the quantity and quality of effort by the students. Second, this increase in

Conference Session

Assessment & TC2K Methods

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kim Nankivell, Purdue University-Calumet; Jana Whittington, Purdue University-Calumet; Joy Colwell, Purdue University-Calumet

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Engineering Technology

potential students to find out what the essential components of a degree are of interest to thestudents’ decision-making. Marketing a program includes addressing such things as coursedescription, course content and the importance of an assessment plan and what role assessmentplays in the process. Course consistency and course relevancy in the scope of the degree-seekingstudent are also essential considerations. Faculty within a program are key resources to themarketing success of their program within the institution.This paper will also discuss how busy professors can use elements of their existing assessmenttools within the ABET accreditation process to help them preserve and expand their programs.BackgroundThe Computer Graphics Technology program

Conference Session

ECET Curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gene Harding, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

11.57.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 A Jitter Education: An Introduction to Timing Jitter for the FreshmanAbstractThis is the second in a planned series of papers addressing jitter analysis education in theElectrical Engineering Technology (EET) curriculum. The first paper, “A Jitter Education:Finding a Place for Jitter Analysis in the EET Curriculum,” described the basic types of jitter andthe underlying causes, jitter measurements and displays (two related but distinctly differenttopics), and proposed how to incorporate jitter analysis into a four-year EET curriculum. Thefocus of this installment is how to introduce the subject of timing jitter to a first-year EETstudent.The

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum & non-Technical Skills

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

JoDell Steuver, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

reality for the student volunteers. While information technology internsat for-profit companies normally worked in a specific department, these interns were able towork from the corporate vantage point. The experiences emphasized the importance ofintegrated systems and provided project planning experiences.Historic House Museum Arts Council Computer Recycling ProjectTeam of three students One IT and one OLS student One studentAcquired as a public property Consortium of member Project founded in 1997 by amuseum in 1955 agencies providing a variety of person concerned about the performances and arts environment and the

Conference Session

Assessment & TC2K Methods

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Omer Farook, Purdue University-Calumet; Chandra Sekhar, Purdue University-Calumet; Jai Agrawal, Purdue University-Calumet; Essaid Bouktache, Purdue University-Calumet; Ashfaq Ahmed, Purdue University-Calumet; Mohammad Zahraee, Purdue University-Calumet

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Engineering Technology

Committee of TAC/ABET. Page 11.978.2© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 OUTCOME BASED EDUCATION AND ASSESSMENTABSTRACTThe paper expounds actual implementation of TAC-ABET mandated Outcome BasedAssessment in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology atPurdue University Calumet. The paper presents the Continuous Improvement Plan thathas been implemented for the last three years and has resulted in a successful TC2KTAC_ABET visit in the year 2005.The paper examines the origin of Outcome Based Education as a philosophy and itsimplementation in the curriculum. It elaborates and discusses the TAC-ABET model

Conference Session

Mechanical ET Design & Projects

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Dues, Purdue University-New Albany; Nghia Le, Purdue University-New Albany

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Engineering Technology

electronic circuits to count the cycles until thespecimen breaks. The prototype was then tested in the classroom to show that it is capable ofperforming high cycle fatigue tests.This paper describes the development and construction of a classroom ready fatigue tester and itsassociated electronics for a sophomore level mechanical engineering technology strength ofmaterials course. It includes a discussion of the performance of the fatigue tester, and theassessment, evaluation and improvement planned for the project. Lastly, it describes the broaderimpact of this project to better educate engineering technology students in the implications offatigue failures.IntroductionIn the limits of the classroom, both time and space, it is difficult for students

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Blake, Austin Peay State University

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Engineering Technology

calculus course designed primarily for business students.This course did not include the same content in analytic geometry and graphing, and did notrequire trigonometry as a prerequisite.As planned, the new course was to pick up some calculus topics. This was to be a very smallpart of the course, roughly one week of material in an eight-week term. From their basiccalculus course, students were expected to have learned how to use tables of derivatives andintegrals to find answers to basic problems. They were also expected to be able to arrange asimple derivative relationship to form an integration problem, such as using a function forvelocity as a function of time to find a relationship between position and time. As the newcalculus course did not

Conference Session

Industrial Collaboration & Applications in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Loendorf, Eastern Washington University; Donald Richter, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

involved. The hope was to acquireadditional funding and equipment through the awarding of these grants. It is basically like thelottery. Without an application there is no way to be awarded a grant. But with an application,everything is possible.A number of professional societies were investigated to determine if they offered any grantopportunities that might be applicable. After considerable research a number of suitableprospects were discovered. Then the real work began. Writing the proposal is a very difficult andtime consuming process. The wording must express exactly what activities are planned and howthey will be accomplished. Details had to be included for everything, further complicating theprocess. Finally after considerable effort and

Conference Session

Assessment Methods

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Howard, East Carolina University; Joseph Musto, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Engineering Technology

assessment have now been included inaccreditation requirements for all ABET engineering and engineering technology programs. Oneof the biggest challenges in implementing the new requirements at many institutions has beeninvolving all faculty members in the process. At Milwaukee School of Engineering, a year-endAssessment Workshop was created with the goal of increasing faculty involvement in assessmentof program objectives and outcomes. The format and results of the workshop are discussed inthis paper.BackgroundThe TC2K requirements of the Technology Accreditation Commission (TAC) of ABET placehigh importance on the continuous improvement process. Preparing and implementing acontinuous improvement plan, selecting assessment methods, and preparing

Conference Session

New ET Curriculum and Teaching Methods

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wajiha Shireen, University of Houston; Luces Faulkenberry, University of Houston

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Engineering Technology

schools, normally overseas, offerelectrical programs that have a very high emphasis on electrical power. Page 11.606.4The next step was to refine and improve the curriculum plans with additional input from theELET Department Industrial Advisory Board. The Board members were in agreement andoffered some constructive suggestions. Local industries were visited and additional input sought.After that, two faculty members were scheduled to be at gatherings of a large number ofelectrical power industry professionals. They sought input from the gatherings and receivedapproval and useful input. The next step was to send the planned program curriculum to

Conference Session

Simulation and Virtual Instrumentation in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mukasa Ssemakula, Wayne State University

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Engineering Technology

students • Multiple presentation media with planned change elements to hold student interest • Planned silences to allow students to think • Animations and simulations where appropriate • Actual physical models of reasonable size if possible • Examples of practical applicationsThese concepts can be equally applied in a regular classroom. For the course described in thispaper, Microsoft PowerPoint was used heavily to provide the enhanced learning environment Page 11.1378.3described above and to address the needs of sensing and visual learners in particular. PowerPointallows the instructor to plan out the main points of the

Conference Session

Assessment Methods

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Virendra Varma, Missouri Western State University

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Engineering Technology

10Construction Estimating 10Structural Analysis 5Fluids and Hydraulics 5Steel and Wood Design 5Concrete and Masonry Design 5Soil Mechanics and Foundations 5Construction Management 5Construction Planning and Scheduling 5Engineering Economics 5

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Design Projects in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mindy Breen, Eastern Washington University; Jason Durfee, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

planning and ideation, production andpresentation. Ultimately, the promotion group must satisfy the needs of their client.The third pedagogical prerequisite is that the students should have a choice in how the tasks willbe accomplished. When students are involved in the planning and decision-making, and feel theyhave some autonomy over the process, they are more likely to make an effort and follow throughon their investment of time and energy.10 Often in a problem-solving type of course the studentsare given the problem by the instructor. They are allowed creativity in how they achieve asolution but the problem is identified for them. In the Engineering & Design capstone coursestudent teams are given a goal, an expected outcome, and must

Conference Session

Successful Grant Proposals

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dorene Perez, Illinois Valley Community College; James Gibson, Illinois Valley Community College; Rose Marie Lynch, Illinois Valley Community College

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Engineering Technology

who need help will receive assistance through the Academic Enrichment Center andpeer support through the leadership track.The innovative MIMIC project not only serves as an effective recruiting and retention tool, itallows students to implement and sharpen their technical skills and to improve theirteamwork, critical thinking and communication skills in a simulated industrial setting. It is acost-effective, replicable model.The origin of the capstone projectTen years ago, the engineering design instructor and a business instructor at Illinois ValleyCommunity College developed an innovative plan to provide their students with workplaceexperiences. As a project in one of their courses, the instructors integrated their students intoteams to

Conference Session

Leadership and Administration in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harvey Lyons, Eastern Michigan University

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Engineering Technology

their common foundations.”Dr. Philip Schmidt, Centennial Professor of Engineering and University DistinguishedTeaching Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, presented a paper at the 2003ASME Congress entitled ‘Mechanical Engineering 2004-2005 Plan to the College’(3) onthe curriculum reform effort being undertaken at UT Austin. His disciplinary area isMechanical Engineering, and he stated that “A successful Mechanical Engineeringsolution often requires an equal application of information, energy and materialstechnology. As such, the most important research areas in Mechanical Engineering are ablend of systems research and engineering science research.” His department hasidentified specific and critical research thrusts which include

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Neff, Purdue University-Calumet; Susan Scachitti, Purdue University-Calumet; Lash Mapa, Purdue University-Calumet; James Higley, Purdue University-Calumet; Mohammad Zahraee, Purdue University-Calumet

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Engineering Technology

objective?(8) A specific objective of this course is to develop h Lifelong learning 2.4 Self -Learning 3 year academ ic 92% Lifelong 90% 30 70 0 0 0 4.3recognition of the need to prepare for life long learning plan learning paperopportunities. How well did the course meet this objective? 2.2 Exposed to Prof. Societies(9) A specific objective of this course is to develop an i Ethics 3.1 Personal Responsibility Vista Ethics

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Wise, Pennsylvania State University; Dhaneshwar Lall, Pennsylvania State University; Dhushy Sathianathan, Pennsylvania State University

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Engineering Technology

Instructional Systems at Penn State University. He is currently the Assessment Coordinator for Engineering Technology programs at the Penn State campuses where he provides assistance to faculty members and administrators with regards to assessment, evaluation, and planning for accreditation of the various programs. He earned his B.S. degree in Chemistry from Hartwick College. Address: 201 Hammond Building, University Park, PA 16802. Telephone: 814-865-3165, FAX: 814-865-4021, email: DLall@psu.eduDhushy Sathianathan, Pennsylvania State University Dhushy Sathianathan is the Head of the School of Engineering Design, Technology, and Professional Programs (SEDTAPP) in the College of Engineering at Penn State

Conference Session

Student Learning and Teamwork

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

ramin Sadeghi, Power and Water University of Technology (PWUT); Saeid Moslehpour, University of Hartford

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Engineering Technology

and other ones are, • its requirement for being widespread among all layers of the population • its requirement for a real and adequate training and education, without which new jobs will not come to fruitionThese requirements have introduced the concept of "Computer Literacy" in the educationalliterature of many countries. Computer Literacy is a pre-requisite for entering the virtualuniversity, and only on that basis a plan can be designed and presented. The plan firstly discussesthe meaning of computer literacy concept, and then analyses the deficiencies in the computertraining across the country, and then presents the plan for an all-encompassing effort of computerand IT training that matches the national needs and

Conference Session

Mechanical/Manufacturing ET Design Projects

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Watkins, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Michael Smith, University of North Carolina-Charlotte

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Engineering Technology

senior design project for manyreasons. Planning typically begins in the fall, where early decisions must be made with regard tovehicle type, configuration, and overall design goals. The competition's rules structure providesnecessary constraints, and the competition dates, typically late in the spring semester, necessitateadherence to a strict timeline. Participants must prepare and submit a comprehensive designreport that is reviewed by competition judges, typically experienced design engineers. Theymust also make a formal presentation to the judges as part of the competition weekend. In short,the HPV Challenge provides students a detailed, real-world, hands on engineering design projectthat is also an excellent framework for a senior design