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

2006-1985: LESSONS LEARNED: REFLECTIONS ON A DEPARTMENT’S FIRSTTC2K EVALUATIONGregory Neff, Purdue University-Calumet Greg is Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University Calumet. He has graduate degrees in mechanical engineering, physics, and mathematics. He is a Registered Professional Engineer, a Certified Manufacturing Engineer, and a Certified Manufacturing Technologist. He served as a TAC/ABET MET program accreditation visitor from 1996 to 2003, as secretary, program chair, chair and past chair of the MET Department Heads Committee of ASME. He was first elected to the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET in 2003 and is currently an alternate member. He won

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

, i.e. specific homework problem or specific lab project. (Figure 1.) The evidence section is most critical to effective assessment, as it controls against a “Lake Woebegone” effect in which all of the students are seen as “above average”. Faculty are required to provide justification for their ratings.Figure 1. Faculty Assessment of Student Performance 2. Faculty Perception. Faculty are presented with a list of the course-level outcomes for their course, and asked to rate the overall effectiveness of the course in helping the students to meet the outcomes. They are given the opportunity to reflect on successes and shortcomings, identify equipment needs and constraints, and otherwise record their

Conference Session

Assessment Methods

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Virendra Varma, Missouri Western State University

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Engineering Technology

mid 1990s with emphasis being placed onoutcomes assessment using externally-normed tests such as FE/EIT, Missouri Western alsoadopted externally-normed tests such as AIC (American Institute of Constructors), NICET(National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies), and SME (Society ofManufacturing Engineering) for its programs in construction, electronics, and manufacturingrespectively. Students’ performance in these nationally-normed tests did not match thecompetence levels reflected in the grades of the students. Soon it was discovered that the contentof these external tests, especially in AIC and SME tests, was not aligned with MissouriWestern’s curriculum in certain areas. A decision was made to revert back to the in

Conference Session

Assessment Methods

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abi Aghayere, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

. Page 11.1283.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 The Efficacy of Ongoing Course Assessment for Enhancing Student Learning in Structural Design CoursesAbstractA technique was recently developed for the continuous assessment of student learningthat involves measuring students’ perception of learning of course topics. The assessmentinstrument is divided into several modules with each module consisting of a detailedlisting of course topics. This instrument has been used in the author’s on-campus andonline structural analysis courses. The results of the data collected from a structuralanalysis course pointed to enhancement in student learning, with the additional benefit offorcing the students to reflect on and take

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

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

ofthe course. It was preferred that the project be an actual and useful project but often times it wasonly an imaginary project. In the fall 2005 semester, the instructor chose to plan and execute anactual project during the course. This pedagogical approach has been successfully demonstratedto work at the graduate level2 but had not been tried at the undergraduate level. After carefulevaluation, the project was selected to plan and execute the move of an organization that servespersons with disability from their existing facility to a new location. This paper presents thecriteria for the project selection, the approach to the project plan, the reality of this approach, thelessons learned and the reflections of the students and faculty on the

Conference Session

Simulation and Virtual Instrumentation in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mukasa Ssemakula, Wayne State University

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Engineering Technology

, practical, oriented toward facts and procedures) vs. intuitive learners (conceptual, innovative, oriented toward theories and meanings); • visual learners (prefer visual representations of presented material--pictures, diagrams, flow charts) vs. verbal learners (prefer written and spoken explanations); • inductive learners (prefer presentations that proceed from the specific to the general) vs. deductive learners (prefer presentations that go from the general to the specific); • active learners (learn by trying things out, working with others) vs. reflective learners (learn by thinking things through, working alone); • sequential learners (linear, orderly, learn in small incremental steps) vs. global learners

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Willie Ofosu, Pennsylvania State University-Wilkes-Barre; Austin Asgill, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Engineering Technology

of the radio or TV propagations. This will therefore affect radio and TVreceptions. During the periods when the atmosphere is dry, dust particles in theatmosphere, with comparable dimensions to the signal wavelengths, will behave ascrystalline structures that will reflect, deflect and scatter the radio waves. The constanthigh temperatures will also affect the performance of the equipment at the componentlevel.IV. Educational ImplicationsAll the factors discussed above have serious implications in the design and manufactureof equipment intended for use in electromagnetic propagation applications, or intelephony. This suggests that these factors should be given consideration in the designspecifications employed. It is therefore essential that

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum & non-Technical Skills

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George Suckarieh, University of Cincinnati; Kathleen Ossman, University of Cincinnati

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Engineering Technology

, the students worked on assignmentsdesigned around three key themes: • A reflection of how the experience has affected them personally • A paper that focuses on working in partnership with the community • A paper about sharing experiences with others in their communityThe class helped the freshmen form friendships before school even begins. It helped inbreaking down some of the apprehensions the students have with their professor in a waythat they have not experienced in a classroom [3]. The College of Applied Science is the college of technology at University of Cincinnati.Its campus is located at a short three miles from University main campus. Every yearabout two hundred freshmen are accepted

Conference Session

Industrial Collaboration & Applications in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Stuart, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

experience.Just like a vine or a fruit tree, it may take several years from the time of planting to the harvest offruit; but relationships properly nurtured can provide a bountiful harvest.ArticulationArticulation, as defined in ‘The Concise Oxford Dictionary’ is an act of joining. When we workon getting articulation agreements, we are trying to find common, yet properly justifiable coursesof study that can be transferred. The academic process of forming articulation agreementsbetween community colleges and four year colleges, like a gate, can control the transfer processor stop altogether. It is important to reflect on how successful an articulation program anyinstitution has. OIT has articulation agreements with many of the community collegesthroughout

Conference Session

Recruiting and Retention

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janice Girouard, University of Hartford; Ivana Milanovic, University of Hartford; Natalie Segal, University of Hartford; Dr. Sallie 'Lee' Townsend

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Engineering Technology

student population in the threesmallest majors in the College.IntroductionEngineering and technology educators and administrators have written about retention issuesextensively.1-9 An important factor in retention is the first-year experience.1 The body of workfor increasing retention is differentiated by two types of instruction, one that offers lecture style,passive learning environments and the other that provides experiential learning with hands-onexperience. Each institution should reflect and examine it’s own internal dynamics and reasonswhy students leave engineering technology programs as suggested by the study.5 This impetuswas the motivation for the assessment of retention issues in the smaller technology programs inthe College of

Conference Session

Computer ET Projects and Applications

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Steffen, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne

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Engineering Technology

into the CPET Local AreaNetworking course of the curriculum.Student PortfoliosCustomarily, portfolios have been used as a tool to showcase for artist’s accomplishments.Maintaining a portfolio in the classroom today has been found to have many uses both to theinstructor and student. A portfolio created either written or in electronic form contains astudent’s work from start to finish that allows the instructor as well as the student, to evaluate thestrengths and weaknesses of a project. The contents of such a document can be very diverse andcan reflect the students’ creativity. A well defined portfolio can demonstrate studentcomprehension of the student and serve as an excellent assessment tool.A student portfolio is a collection of evidence

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

promotion, while gaining insight into their particular role in therelationship.Thus far, after three quarters of the new Capstone curriculum, student work, comments, andcourse evaluations reflect that the collaborative, problem-based class provides a unique learningexperience for the students. In addition, it is evident that the revised curriculum fosters thesuccessful interaction of multiple disciplines resulting in new levels of synergy, creativity, andproductivity. In the revised Capstone, disciplines join together to blend expertise and create anexperience that is more comprehensive than any could provide alone.IntroductionThe goal of any university student when he or she graduates is to be able to find a job that theyenjoy and can perform

Conference Session

Construction ET/Technology Curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Behling, Purdue University; Mark Shaurette, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

handledinappropriately and how similar situations could be avoided. Examples of successfully executedprojects were also related to students. Close coordination of the subject matter presented by eachguest speaker provided the opportunity for specific demolition topic coverage using actualproject examples.Many educators utilize a model developed by Kolb to describe the way in which student movethrough a cycle as they learn. Kolb describes the steps in the cycle as concrete experience,abstract conceptualization, reflective observation, and active experimentation.4,5 Through the use Page 11.456.6of instructional activities that support different aspects of the Kolb

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

ABETaccreditation requirements. The Program Educational Objectives (PEO) were establishedearly on in the history of the program and have undergone extensive refinements over theyears. These changes occurred as a result of consultation with and guidance from ourconstituents, feedback from our established closed-loop continuous assessment andimprovement process, and analysis of ABET guidelines for accreditation. The Civil Engineering Technology (CIET) program outcomes reflect the strategyof continuous improvement that is a primary emphasis in the UNCC Department ofEngineering Technology. As with the program educational objectives, the programoutcomes have undergone an evolutionary process over the years, but have remained thebridge between the Program

Conference Session

ECET Curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elaine Cooney, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

how different antenna designs perform in different configurations.Other experiments can demonstrate RF propagation through different mediums. RF transparentmaterials (such as plastic) can be compared to less RF friendly materials. Students can test the Page 11.1098.4absorptive property of liquids by experimenting with tag placement on a bottle of water. Testingtag placement on a box of aluminum foil demonstrates the reflective characteristics of metals.Systems are available at high frequencies (13.56MHz) and ultra high frequencies (915MHz) andcan demonstrate the effect of frequency on RF propagation.As discussed above, working with RFID

Conference Session

Student Learning and Teamwork

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Warren Hill, Weber State University

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Engineering Technology

Page 11.1159.5of the teaching process, it might be useful actually ask students about the learningexperiences in their courses as part of the evaluation. John Centra in Reflective FacultyEvaluation5, discusses the SEEQ (Student's Evaluation of Educational Quality)evaluation form which specifically asks about learning and the academic value of thecourse.Even with a good instrument, a note of caution is in order. The results from a singlecourse should never be used as a measure of instructional effectiveness, good or bad. Anumber of factors can influence the results from a single course such as it being the firsttime the course was taught, the instructor being new or relatively new, or the instructorhaving multiple preparations that term. The

Conference Session

Mechanical ET Design & Projects

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Cooley, Purdue University-New Albany; Terrence O'Connor, Purdue University-New Albany

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Engineering Technology

. The left block was solid and clamped to the edge of a table. The right blockcontained a precision-drilled hole to tightly contain the now-exposed dart tube of the gun. Afteralignment with the appropriate target surface and adjustment to the required zero-degree initialtrajectory angle, the wing nut was tightened and checked for accuracy and rigidity. Figure 2. Page 11.152.3Chronometer Circuit DescriptionThe projectile is propelled past two pairs of QRB 1134 reflective sensors. The QRB 1134reflective sensor has an IR photo emitter and an IR photo detector on it. Both the photo emitterand photo detector

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

9100 students, about half traditionaland half non-traditional students. Most of the students on campus work in addition to attendingschool. The campus is primarily a commuter campus, but does have some residential students.Some of the concerns in the student surveys reflect the issues and priorities of this type ofstudent population. A primarily residential campus may find that other concerns have a higherpriority for their students. Purdue University Calumet Enrollment 10000 9000 8000 7000 6000 Full time 5000

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Design Projects in ET

Collection

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

position indicator, electric motorcycle, and a smart garage. Details of theseprojects can be found in Reference 10. From the results of this study, some significantshortcomings were observed. Although the authors were able to successfully simulate anintegrated product development paradigm in their courses during that semester, this experiencefell short of a true simultaneous engineering experience in one key aspect; the presence of directcompetition between student teams that reflects a real world scenario. In addition, someshortcomings such as common meeting times and variety in complexity of product designs wereidentified. As a result of this, the authors decided to overcome these drawbacks by proposing thatall teams solve an identical problem

Conference Session

Electrical ET Projects and Applications

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Austin Asgill, Southern Polytechnic State University; Thomas Fallon, Southern Polytechnic State University; Walter E. Thain Jr.

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Engineering Technology

knowledge required to compete in the moderntelecommunications industry.Our current capstone course, ECET 4850, was originally titled “Telecommunications Project,”wherein projects, such as the configuration of a specific router-based network, were initiallyassigned and then progressively evaluated at built-in milestones. Although a fewtelecommunications technologies -- e.g. VoIP via the routed network-- might be included in theproject course, a holistic format was lacking; a comprehensive, practical course reflecting real-life telecommunications solutions design and implementation was needed.II. Motivation for Creation of a Capstone CourseThe Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET Inc. in its accreditation criteria5 states that“Capstone or

Conference Session

Assessment & TC2K Methods

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nirmal Das, Georgia Southern University

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Engineering Technology

Georgia Southern University must prepare an annual Institutional Effectiveness Report (IER). At a minimum, the report contains a statement of program goals and objectives (which are synonymous to objectives and outcomes, respectively), a summary of measurement methods, presentation and analysis of measurements, implementation of findings, and a statement of what will be completed during the next continuous improvement or reporting cycle. Each IER must incorporate and reflect continuous improvement activities. While methods of measurement may vary from year to year, multiple measurements nonetheless must be shown to demonstrate accomplishment of goals and objectives in the preparation of the IER. A

Conference Session

Design in Manufacturing

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Technology

interests in identifying real-worldproblems that they wanted to solve.Building a project-based learning environmentBased on their related research 8 and extensive industrial exposure, instructors of MFG 407designed the project-based learning environment in this sequence: 1. Problem posing and selection of projects 2. In-class learning with the help of multimedia technologies 3. Enrichment of learning by plant tours 4. Project management and assessment 5. Publication of technical papers based on projectsThe above five steps reflect the project-based learning process with a different focus in each step.The first step identifies what problems the projects need to solve and what knowledge isnecessary. The second and third steps

Conference Session

Mechanical ET Curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Technology

faculty have been requested to introduce new experiments in theexisting courses to reflect the close relationship with the Hampton Roads Shipbuilding andRepair industry. In comparison to the full programs offered at the aforementioned schools, agreat deal of the laboratory instruction is incurred during assignments to training on the schoolstraining vessels and Merchant vessels. However, for students in the ODU program there is ampleopportunity for Co-operative education and internships with a wide variety of Shipbuilding andmaritime organizations through out the region.Faculty ExpertiseSufficient faculty expertise and work experience currently exists within the Department ofEngineering Technology for initial development and implementation of

Conference Session

Non-Technical Skills in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Brown, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis; Richard Pfile, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

, Europe andMexico force the student to reflect on the great differences that remain between nations. Askingthe students to, in effect, “walk a mile in the other person’s shoes” gives the students anappreciation and new-found respect for the diversity that exists in today’s global economy.CONCLUSIONWith the demand in technology coursework for engineering ethics to be taught, this paper hassought to introduce the reader to the ease of creating an Engineering Ethics course and some ofthe required areas for discussion as well as the necessity to stress the global society.Additionally, the development of such a course allows a department to meet some of the ABET

Conference Session

Mechanical/Manufacturing ET Design Projects

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Technology

g Reporting and presenting are the primary abilities required to communicate professionallyWhile most of these topics receive coverage elsewhere in the curriculum, the capstoneexperience provides a point where the students can both reflect on these concepts as they prepareto conclude their professional studies, and to integrate these ideas into the execution of thecapstone project. Page 11.1413.3In the traditional implementation of the Capstone Project course, these lectures were preparedand delivered by a faculty

Conference Session

Computer ET Projects and Applications

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jai Agrawal, Purdue University-Calumet; Omer Farook, Purdue University-Calumet; Chandra Sekhar, Purdue University-Calumet; Michael Segura, Purdue University-Calumet

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Engineering Technology

of a phototransistor, aclass IIIa 650nm > 3mW semiconductor laser module, and a LM 50 National Semiconductortemperature sensor. The LM 50 sensor, 0P802WSL 5mW/m2 phototransistor, Laser module withautomatic power control, plastic lens with anti-reflective coating, beam has an adjustable focus,runs off 3V, draws about 45mA, and has a divergence of < 2.0 mrd. LM50 semiconductortemperature sensor operates off of 4-10VDC, measures temperature between the ranges of - 40°Cto +150 °C at 10mV/°C. 0P802WSL 5mW/m2 phototransistor: has an Ee = 5mW/m2, asensitivity spectral bandwidth starting at 310nm to 1030nm in wavelength; 850nm being thehighest sensitivity peek.Communication board in Fig. 2 houses the connectors and chips needed for

Conference Session

Network Administration and Security

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ron McKean, Ferris State University

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Engineering Technology

courses is alsoECNS 225 Networks 4 upgraded through industry sponsorship and equipment donation. A net simulation and design software program available for student also improves significantly.ECNS 315 Network Greater lab emphasis on WAN network implementations.Theory and TestECNS 325 Wireless The Control Networks course topics are significantly modified toNetworks reflect graduate needs for greater wireless network knowledge. GPS and Cellular theory are also introduced. As industry shifts to primarily TCP/IP and other non-proprietary protocols, the material is omitted. CAN topics moved to digital courses. Course also

Conference Session

Civil ET Curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Tito-Izquierdo, University of Houston-Downtown; Alberto Gomez-Rivas, University of Houston-Downtown; George Pincus, University of Houston-Downtown

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Engineering Technology

allowed to take the Fundamental Engineering (FE)examination as the first step to become a Professional Engineer in Texas. The Departmentencourages students to apply for the FE exam and offers a tutoring class, free of charge, forinterested students.ConclusionsThe Structural Analysis and Design program offers a modern and effective method of teachingengineering technology courses, reflecting current wishes of engineering and construction firms.Moreover, it combines theory, computer software, and laboratory work to maximize studentunderstanding of theory and integrate theory with real-life practical applications. This approachincreases enrollment in the program, reinforces the understanding of engineering principles, andimproves job opportunities

Conference Session

Non-Technical Skills in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jay Bhatt, Drexel University; Vladimir Genis, Drexel University; Joshua Roberts, Drexel University

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Engineering Technology

databases, electronic books and journals, and other resources thatsupport research and scholarship both in the Libraries and online2. W.W. HagertyLibrary presently houses nearly half a million books, periodicals, microforms, and non-print materials. The collection’s strengths reflect the curricular strengths of the UniversityCity campus: engineering, computer science, business, information science, and mediaarts and design, as well as general science, humanities, and social sciences.Library staff members at each of the three locations are available to help library patronsat all times. Reference and subject librarians are available to assist individuals doingresearch and using the library or to provide organized classes covering specialized