Conference Session

New trends in ECE education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Douglas Jacobson, Iowa State University; Thomas Daniels, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

departments. We have offered the workshop four times to a total over 60 faculty membersfrom around the United States. This paper will describe the workshop, the intended outcomes,feedback from the faculty involved, the curriculum, and future plans. We will also discuss issuesrelated to recruiting faculty, integration of faculty with different backgrounds, and ongoingfaculty support.IntroductionThe growing need for information security professionals is well documented. Few universitiesoffer a comprehensive program in information assurance and security. The end result is a severeshortage of graduates proficient in the technology and policy issues critical to the security of theinformation infrastructure. While several universities have started programs

Conference Session

Leadership and Administration in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tim Brower, Oregon Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

are measured by their worth to industry upon graduation. In graduate education, a student’s worth many times is based on their potential to help faculty sustain research dollars. Engineering-only institutions are more likely to be in search of research dollars. Institutions dependent on research dollars for their existence must reward these faculty, thus creating an atmosphere where a Ph.D. is a requirement for tenure and promotion. This arrangement is not conducive to faculty collaboration between engineering and ET programs.• A seamless transition for students to go from ET to engineering and back again is promoted when the ET program requires differential and integral calculus in their curriculum.• With the change in the ABET

Conference Session

Industrial Collaboration & Applications in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

new model simulates and requiresthat faculty members become intimately involved as an integral part of the development of Page 11.1420.9synergistic partnerships. These were established among fellow Department members, membersof other departments, local industry, professional societies, charitable foundations, and variousgovernment agencies at all levels. This has resulted in substantial benefits for the engineeringprograms far beyond that from the initial funding campaign.A standing committee (TINE) has also been established at the college level to continue thesearch for ways to fund new initiatives. The committee has as its member’s

Conference Session

Innovation in Teaching Engineering Economics

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Hartman, Lehigh University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy

, these would be integrated into theanalysis, but should be noted at a minimum.In addition to the analysis (or analyses), the student must put together a coherent argument. Thisincludes listing assumptions with justification and tying arguments together. Of course, it mustbe understood that this is a timed exam and the business case may be a bit incomplete.While the above describes an “ideal” solution, it does not overcome the fact that grading theseexams requires judgment and time on the part of an instructor. Grading the exam is similar to Page 11.1247.5grading a project in that rankings are relative. However, the above provides a roadmap

Conference Session

What's New in Dynamics?

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Scott, University of Michigan; Arnaldo Mazzei, Kettering University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

important dynamical phenomena. The examples presented were: (i) a comparison betweensome non-linear systems and their linearized counterparts; (ii) an exploration of the effect oftime-dependent frequency on resonances; (iii) an illustration of the existence of multipleequilibrium states and their stability.References[1] www.maplesoft.com[2] A. Mazzei, "Integrating simulation software into an undergraduate dynamics course: a web-based approach," Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Nashville - TN, 2003.[3] P. Gharghouri, "Integrating a computer algebra software into engineering curriculum: problem and benefits," Proceedings of the 1998 American Society for

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Techniques in Mechanics

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shanzhong (Shawn) Duan, South Dakota State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

equations of motion and constraint equations but without proper use of commercial virtual prototyping computer software.(3) Introducing both multibody dynamics theory and computer software functions in an integrated way.Each way has its strengths and weaknesses. The following table shows a brief comparison: Table 1: A Brief Comparison of Three Different Ways to Organize AMD Emphasis on course Level of course Time % of use of Difficulty of contents constraint software course Software- Workshop to train High High Low orientated software user Theory- Ph.D. level graduate Low Low

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Techniques in Mechanics

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Louis Everett, University of Texas-El Paso; Arunkumar Pennathur; Elsa Villa, University of Texas-El Paso

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

engineering curriculum byall UTEP engineering departments, except Electrical and Computer Engineering/Science, itimpacts the majority of the undergraduate engineering students. The average pass rate of studentsin Dynamics since fall 2000 is 55.3%. Of course, many of the unsuccessful students repeat andpass; but an initial failure certainly slows their progress to graduation. The interventionsdescribed in this paper attempt to increase the number of graduates by helping more studentslearn the concepts in Dynamics so they become successful the first time they take the course. This paper describes an experiment using RWST in a classroom environment. It is expectedthat a properly designed curriculum using RWST will increase graduation rates with

Conference Session

ChE: Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keith Lodge, University of Minnesota-Duluth

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

MathCad. b. to demonstrate how properties, such as offset in proportional-only control (P control) and the removal of offset with the inclusion of integral control (PI) control, carry over to processes higher than first order. (With MathCad, I also demonstrate the solution of 3 simultaneous first-order differential equations as in the treatment of an actuator, process and sensor model applied to a CST thermal mixing tank –see example 3.1 of “Chemical Process Control”1.)4. Modeling of dynamical systems was restricted to lumped systems.5. The number of demonstrations that were held in the classroom was reduced; demonstrations are held at the start of a lab session

Conference Session

New Topics in IE Education

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jamie Workman-Germann, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis; Heather Woodward-Hagg, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

(case by case) and cannot be described as a process. With that being said, how can someonefrom outside the healthcare profession come in and make these dramatic improvements?It is often difficult for non-manufacturing individuals to grasp concepts and terminology relatedto processes (inputs, outputs, variables, etc). The key is finding a way to show people that whatthey are doing is a process and an integral part of a much larger process all together. And, by notbeing consistent in their tasks or protocols, they are actually introducing more variation into thesystem than needed. This variation is what the customers end up seeing and remembering and soapplying Lean Six Sigma methodologies is actually the best way to make dramaticimprovements

Conference Session

Back to Basics in Mechanics

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Malmgren, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown

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Mechanics

-machinery) prior to teaching Mechanical Engineering Technology. Page 11.1338.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 THE “BACK TO THE FUTURE” EXPERIENCE OF GRAPHICAL ANALYSISAbstractGraphical analysis has always been an integral part of the medley of techniques to solveengineering problems. In the past, the accuracy of the graphical analysis solution was limited bythe precision of the instruments associated with producing it. Rudimentary tools such as pencils,scales, protractors, T-squares, planimeters, slide rules, etc., provided a solution within acceptablelimits of error. However, the

Conference Session

Capstone Design Projects in Mechanical Engineering

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edwin Odom, University of Idaho; Russ Porter, University of Idaho; Steven Beyerlein, University of Idaho; Adrian Gomez, University of Idaho; Lloyd Gallup, University of Idaho

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

effectively integrate technical principles with practical demonstrations ofskills in 2-3 minute video clips. Our experience is that engaging topics can be analytical,graphical, hands-on, or philosophical in nature. Because of their brevity, student teams canrapidly develop a story line, illustrate their concept in a story board, and receive feedback frompeers/instructors that allows them to collect and edit relevant footage in an afternoon. Resultsfrom different engineering cinematography teams are organized thematically and posted on theMindworks website.Students are introduced to individual videos in the Mindworks library through a 10-15 minutecycle of classroom viewing and critiquing. Considerable flexibility exists in classroom use ofthese videos

Conference Session

Building a Community in Materials

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathleen Stair, Northwestern University; Jefferson Z. Liu, Northwestern University; Mark Asta, Northwestern University

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Materials

Science and Engineering, Northwestern University. He received his B.E. and M.E. in Engineering Mechanics from Tsinghua University, P.R. China. His research interests are in application of atomistic and first-principle methods for simulating thermodynamic, mechanical, and kinetic properties of complex multiphase bulk materials and nano-structures.Mark Asta, Northwestern University Prof. Asta received his Ph. D. degree in an interdisciplinary Materials Physics program from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1993, and subsequently joined Sandia National Laboratories at Livermore, CA. He joined the faculty of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern

Conference Session

What's New in Dynamics?

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Avitabile, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Jeffrey Hodgkins, University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

., “Modernization of a Mechanical Engineering Laboratory using Data Acquisition with LABVIEW”, ASEE 2003 Session 22663 McConnaughay,K., Welsford,I., Stabenau,E., “Inquiry, Investigation, and Integration in Undergraduate Science Curricula”, Council on Undergraduate Research Quartley, pp14-18, September 19994 Mantei,E.J., “Using Internet Class Notes and Power Point in the Physical Geology Lecture – Comparing the Success of Computer Technology with Traditional Teaching Techniques”, Journal of College Science teaching, pp301-305, April 20005 Regan,M., Sheppard,S., “Interactive Multimedia Courseware and Hands-On Learning Experience: An Assessment Study”, Journal of Engineering Education, pp123-131, Apr 19966 Riggs,B., Poli,C., Woolf,B

Conference Session

Introducing Active Learning into ME Courses

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gul Kremer, Pennsylvania State University; Madara Ogot, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

, no. 4, pp. 248-261, 1997. 77. Wood, K., Jensen, D., Bezdek, J. and Otto, K., “Reverese Engineering and Redesign: Courses to Incrementally and Systematically Teach Design”, Journal of Engineering Education, pp. 363-374, July 2001.8. Sheppard, S.D., “Mechanical Dissection: An Experience in How Things Work”, Engineering Foundation Conference on Engineering Education: Curriculum Innovation and Integration, Santa Barbara, CA, Jan. 6-10, 1992.9. Sheppard, S., “Dissection as a Learning Tool”, Proceedings, IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, 1992.10. Lamancusa, J., Torres, M., Kumar, V., and Jorgensen, J., “Learning Engineering

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leo McAfee, University of Michigan; Khalil Najafi, University of Michigan; Yogesh Gianchandani, University of Michigan; Kensall D. Wise, University of Michigan; Michel M. Maharbiz, University of Michigan; Dean Aslam, Michigan State University; Paul Bergstrom, Michigan Technological University; Craig Friedrich, Michigan Technological University

Page 11.923.8 (EECS 514): Inductor, Microfluidic, and Integrated Sensors DevicesAdvanced Integrated Microsystems (EECS 515)EECS 515 is an Advanced Integrated Microsystems course, building upon the MEMS topics andmicrosystems introduction presented in EECS 414. Prerequisites for this course include theequivalent of EECS 414 or EECS 514, and graduate standing. The students are also expected tohave a working knowledge of basic analog circuits. It is desired that students would havecompleted EECS 425, but not required. EECS 515 is the third in the 414, 514, 515 trio ofcourses that was developed as part of the MEMS/Microsystems core curriculum (with topicsidentified in Figure 2). As such, it is directed primarily at graduate students and

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Rodriguez, Cedaredge Middle School; Catherine Skokan, Colorado School of Mines

2006-992: ASSESSMENT OF A COORDINATED EFFORT TO INCREASESTUDENT LEARNING IN MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE THROUGHENGINEERING EXAMPLESCatherine Skokan, Colorado School of MinesPaul Rodriguez, Cedaredge Middle School Paul Rodriguez is currently an assistant principal at Cedaredge Middle School on the rural Western Slope of Colorado. Before becoming an administrator, he was a science teacher and responsible for introducing an engineering class into the middle school curriculum. Page 11.250.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Assessment of a Coordinated Effort to Increase

Conference Session

Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Samuel Scheibler, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Stephen Williams, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Joerg Mossbrucker, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Glenn Wrate, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Owe Petersen, Milwaukee School of Engineering

Tagged Divisions

International

, Ulla, Integration of Psychology, Economics and Information Technology in anEngineering Curriculum, Computer Science Education; August 1999, p. 162,34 Morel, Laure, Guidat, Claudine, Innovation in Engineering Education: a French Sample of Design and ContinuousUpdating of an Engineering School to Industrial Needs, International Journal of Technology Management, 2005,pp. 57-72.35 Hyde, R. A., Karney, B. W., Thinking Like a Fish: Curriculum Enhancements for Increased EnvironmentalLearning in Hydraulics, Journal of Hydraulic Engineering, November 1999, pp.11-14,36 Pigozzi, Mary Joy, A UNESCO View of Global Citizenship Education, Educational Review, February, 2006, pp.1-437 Bollag, Burton, Panel Supports Grants for Study Abroad,. Chronicle of

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Conrad, University of North Carolina-Charlotte

with this approach. Some disadvantages are that this course wouldonly offer about 45 hours of lecture/class interaction (probably too little to be fully effective),would have to spend time to address core skills like report writing and communications, andwould typically be taken by underclassmen due to curriculum constraints. All of thesedisadvantages point to a class that, while providing a student with a good foundation for PMconcepts, might be too general and early for students to really appreciate the value of PM in theworkplace.A second solution is for a department or engineering college to integrate PM concepts into theircurriculum, not as an individual course, but as many components that appear in many courses.This is a much more easily

Conference Session

Manufacturing Laboratory Experience

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

. Course Description and ObjectivesWhile PLC’s remained as the major component, the course modification allowedinclusion of various technologies, connections and contrasts between them, and their past,current, and future roles in industrial controls area. The added content and their detailsare presented in Table 2. Since a few new components were introduced to the curriculum,main hands-on additions were limited to the hardwired ralay-logic and integrated-circuitbased controls areas. These components were critical in teaching PLC basics and logic to Page 11.455.2the students. Besides having hands-on laboratories, demos and review discussions werealso

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Lee, San Jose State University; Stacy Gleixner, San Jose State University; Tai-Ran Hsu, San Jose State University; David Parent, San Jose State University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

DAVID PARENT is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at San Jose State University. He teaches courses and conducts research in semiconductor device physics, integrated-circuit (IC) manufacturing, digital/mixed signal IC design and fabrication, and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). Contact: dparent@email.sjsu.edu. Page 11.40.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 A Development Framework for Hands-On Laboratory Modules in Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS)IntroductionMany of the most popular and advanced consumer products in recent years

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gail H Keraga, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Tracy N Schierenbeck, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Linda McCloskey, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Richard Smith, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

discussion of thesimultaneous evolution of the Archer Center and the Engineering curriculum in leadership and abrief description of the two courses as they are currently taught.BackgroundDuring the mid-1980’s, there arose an increased concern with the marketability of engineeringgraduates. In concert with a very competitive job market, industry recruiters began to seekgraduates who were not only technically capable, but who were also proficient in “people skills”and “communication skills.” At the same time, engineering programs began to develop strongenhancement of design education, including significant opportunities for team-based activities,success in which depended strongly on productive interpersonal relationships among teammembers as well as

Conference Session

Energy Learning through Simulation and Analysis

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David McDonald, Lake Superior State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

an introductory the introduction of physicalmodeling in an electrical machinery course using Simulink and the SimPowerSystems software.The paper provides a brief overview of the software with basic examples, and discusses facultyconsiderations for integrating the software in a class or laboratory. The integration of simulationis a work in progress, and the paper outlines initial outcomes assessment and future plans.IntroductionEngineering professionals in education and industry are concerned about enhancing theeffectiveness and productivity of the design process through the use of simulation software. Thehigh cost of engineering development activities in industry has fostered an interest in model-based design approaches that use computer

Conference Session

Technology in Classrooms - Construction Engineering Perspective

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhili (Jerry) Gao; Russell Walters, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

fielddue to their increasing availability due to the evolution of these technologies. With the currenttrends in 4D CAD, more construction companies are integrating GIS with scheduling. Therefore,more and more contractors and transportation agencies are expecting the GIS and GPSknowledge and capability from new graduates of construction engineering and managementprograms. Introduction of GIS and GPS to the undergraduate students in constructionengineering and management program will bring them a positive element for their career infuture. Some programs of civil engineering have incorporated GIS courses in their curriculum1; 2.In the area of undergraduate construction education, however, it is very hard if not impossible toestablish an independent

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin McLaughlin, University of Connecticut

2006-2640: INCREASING ENGINEERING ENROLLMENT AND RETAININGSTUDENTSKevin McLaughlin, University of Connecticut Page 11.745.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006Increasing Enrollment and Retaining Students Page 11.745.2The challenge to incorporate engineering into middle and high school curriculums andhave students prepared for the rigors of an engineering program is a persistent problemcolleges and universities face throughout the country. Therefore schools have to becreative in this tight economy to get the ‘biggest bang for the buck.’ The University ofConnecticut, School of Engineering has two initiatives that have

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Darryl Morrell, Arizona State University; Chell Roberts, Arizona State University; Robert Grondin, Arizona State University; Chen-Yuan Kuo, Arizona State University; Robert Hinks, Arizona State University; Mark Henderson, Arizona State University; Thomas Sugar, Arizona State University; Scott Danielson, Arizona State University

, accomplished, and proficient.2.2 The Alverno College WorkshopDuring the week of June 20-24, 2005, three founding faculty attended “Connecting StudentLearning Outcomes to Teaching, Assessment, Curriculum” at Alverno College in MilwaukeeWisconsin. This workshop profoundly influenced the on-going development of the student out-comes.Alverno College has developed eight abilities which should result from a successful liberal edu-cation; with each ability is a set of developmental levels that describe how students progress tomaturity in the ability.5–7 Alverno describes the abilities and levels as follows: [The abilities] are integrated, developmental, and transferable. They represent an integrated combination of multiple components including

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katie Sullivan, University of Utah; April Kedrowicz, University of Utah

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

train studentsin “technical communication” have prioritized writing over speaking. Second, most approachesto communication skill development include an emphasis on either integrating writing and Page 11.625.2speaking into an introductory and/or capstone engineering course or offering a TechnicalCommunication course specifically for engineering students. Third, research in this area oftenhighlights previous attempts to incorporate or develop writing assignments using a writing-in-the-disciplines approach while relying on industry representatives and/or alumni to providediscipline-specific, genre-based knowledge. While these approaches to

Conference Session

FPD8 -- Systems, Nanotechnology & Programming

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Youssef Allam, Ohio State University; David Tomasko, Ohio State University; John Merrill, Ohio State University; Bruce Trott, Ohio State University; Phil Schlosser, Ohio State University; Paul Clingan, Ohio State University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

first-yearengineering curriculum. The lab project was piloted during Winter and Spring Quarters of 2004,with one section offered in each quarter for a total of 127 students then expanded to 3 sections in2005 with an enrollment of 190 students. This alternate project is currently being revised andwill be fully integrated into the program by Winter and Spring of 2006. In addition, an honorsversion of the project was offered in Spring 2005 to a single section of 32 students. A revisedhonors version will also be offered in Spring 2006. A three-pronged approach was employed indeveloping the project involving on-campus nanotechnology research laboratory tours hosted byfaculty and researchers, nanotechnology teaching modules, and hands-on lab

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Esteban Rodriguez-Marek, Eastern Washington University; Min-Sung Koh, Eastern Washington University; Claudio Talarico, Eastern Washington University; William Loendorf, Eastern Washington University; Thomas Griffith, North Seattle Community College; Michael Brzoska, Eastern Washington University

limitation to the improvement ofworkforce diversity and to the number of individuals pursuing an education in the engineeringsciences. It serves the needs of Washington State citizens. Current demographic data from theWashington State Office of the Superintendent for Public Instruction indicates that Washingtonhas an increasingly broad pool of potential non-traditional students. National statistics indicate asimilar pattern4. A commitment to underrepresented students builds the enrollment capacitywithin the EWU’s new School of Computing and Engineering Sciences (SCES) and the new EEprogram. A best-practices approach, integrating “experience-based learning,” defined as bothservice learning and industry collaboration, throughout the curriculum will

Conference Session

Technical Issues in Architectural Engineering I

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeanne Homer, Oklahoma State University

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

it is taught by a team of three architects,one of whom specializes in environmental controls, and one structural engineer, and the size ofthe class varies from 30 to 45 students. Both architecture and architectural engineering studentsare required to take this course. The course requirements are somewhat different for the twomajors, and often less than a quarter of the class is AE students. We have come to call this theComprehensive Semester because it not only requires the use of information learned throughoutthe curriculum, but also incorporates a studio, a technology seminar, and a management courseinto a tightly knit whole. Throughout the semester, all students integrate architectural design withmechanical and structural systems design

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Hinds, Michigan State University; Craig Somerton, Michigan State University; Robert Chalou, Michigan State University; Clark Radcliffe, Michigan State University; Gaile Griffore, Michigan State University

participate in the program. It was decide totap into the current Residential Option for Science and Engineering Students (ROSES) operatedby the MSU College of Engineering.ROSES, is an integrative approach that directs resources to students making the transition fromhigh school to college life at MSU. ROSES students are those with an interest in science,engineering, agriculture and natural resources who choose to live in a residential community.The ROSES program provides a strong sense of community and academic support that helpsstudents reach their academic goals. All ROSES participants are required to enroll in a seminarcourse with sections grouped by potential engineering major. Students are introduced to theacademic resources available at MSU