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Electromechanical Capstone and Design Projects in ET

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Everly, University of Cincinnati; Laura Wilson, University Cincinnati

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Engineering Technology

them into a successful capstone experience. The pre-junior humanities component of the course is re-introduced via technical report writing, projectposter board development, and PowerPoint presentations. Similarly, the associate degree level ofElectrical Engineering Technology coursework is re-introduced via a pressure sensor projectcomprised of a collection of analog and digital circuits studied during the first two years ofcollege. The paper presents the "project philosophy" together with specific technical andhumanities project components. Students can work independently or in teams composed of twoor three students for the purpose of cost sharing. However, each student is required to build aproject prototype and write a project proposal. In

Conference Session

Mechanical Design and Projects

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Janet Dong, University of Cincinnati; Janak Dave, University of Cincinnati

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12.449.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Design–Build–Test Autocross–A Senior Capstone Design ProjectAbstractStudents working toward a baccalaureate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology at theUniversity of Cincinnati are required to complete a “Design, Build, and Test” senior capstonedesign project. One of these capstone design projects was to design and build an Autocrossracing vehicle. This vehicle was built to meet the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA)Autocross specifications, and was tested in the local competition event.From the concept to the final working vehicle which meets SCCA’s specifications, there aremany challenges. In the 2005-2006 academic year, a team of

Conference Session

Capstone Projects and Experiential Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Irwin, Michigan Tech University

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complete. Thefirst semester of the senior project required the students to research the problem, submitweekly memos, midterm report of findings, and a final project proposal. After advisorinput and approval the second semester concluded the project with the designdocumentation and often the manufacturing of a device to satisfy the design problem.This course sequence is probably similar to many engineering or engineering technologydegree programs which offer the students a capstone project simulating a workplaceexperience. There are inconsistencies in this experience, because each faculty advisormay have different level of expectations, amount of contact with the group, and degree ofinstruction of design principles. The change implemented at

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Mechanical Design and Projects

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Rajadas, Arizona State University Polytechnic; Alvin Post, Arizona State University; Bradley Rogers, Arizona State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2007-1534: DESIGN, FABRICATION AND TESTING OF A NOVEL UAV:CAPSTONE PROJECTJohn Rajadas, Arizona State University PolytechnicAlvin Post, Arizona State UniversityBradley Rogers, Arizona State UniversityRichard Cuprak, Arizona State University Polytechnic Page 12.467.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Design, Fabrication and Testing of a Novel UAV as a Multi-Year Capstone ProjectAbstractThis paper describes one recent multi-year Capstone project in the Mechanical &Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MMET) Department at Arizona State UniversityPolytechnic. Specifically, the project involves the design, development

Conference Session

Electrical Technology Projects and Applications

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Pocock, Oregon Institute of Technology; Kevin McCullough, Oregon Institute of Technology; Andrew Carpenter, Oregon Institute of Technology; Brant Hempel, Oregon Institute of Technology

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AC 2007-1053: A CAPSTONE ANALOG INTEGRATED CIRCUITS PROJECT FORELECTRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY MAJORSDavid Pocock, Oregon Institute of Technology DAVID N. POCOCK is an Associate Professor and is the Curriculum Coordinator and head of the Analog Block of the Electronics Engineering Technology department at Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls, OR. His main research interests are semiconductor device modeling, infrared focal plane arrays, nuclear radiation effects, and web-based real electronics labs for distance education.Kevin McCullough, Oregon Institute of Technology KEVIN MCCULLOUGH is a Senior at Oregon Institute of Technology in the Electronics Engineering Technology

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Student Learning and Teamwork

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Troy Harding, Kansas State University-Salina

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Engineering Technology

AC 2007-2924: BENEFITS AND STRUGGLES OF USING LARGE TEAMPROJECTS IN CAPSTONE COURSESTroy Harding, Kansas State University-Salina Page 12.304.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Benefits and Struggles of Using Large Team Projects in Capstone CoursesAbstractComputer System Technology graduates should have strong conceptual and practical knowledgeas well as being able to work collaboratively at all levels of software development. One way tobring this all together is by using a capstone course involving a major semester-long teamproject.This paper will describe and compare the projects used in our capstone courses over the

Conference Session

Capstone Projects and Experiential Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tianrui Bai, Southwest Jiaotong University; Jinwen Zhu, Missouri Western State University; Virendra Varma, Missouri Western State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2007-1755: CHARACTERISTICS OF CAPSTONE DESIGN PROJECTS ATUNIVERSITIES IN US AND CHINA: AN ANALYSISTianrui Bai, Southwest Jiaotong UniversityJinwen Zhu, Missouri Western State UniversityVirendra Varma, Missouri Western State University Page 12.353.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Characteristics of Capstone Design Projects at Universities in US and China: An AnalysisAbstractThe objectives of the capstone or other integrating experiences in the engineering andtechnology curriculums are to: 1. Pull together the various diverse elements of thecurriculum, and 2. Develop student competencies in problem-solving utilizing bothtechnical and

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Manufacturing Capstone and Design Projects

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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B. Sridhara, Middle Tennessee State University; Rick Taylor, Middle Tennessee State University

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, Middle Tennessee State University Mr. Taylor is the director of the machine tool technology in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Studies at Middle Tennessee State University. He received his B. S. degree in Industrial Studies and M. S. degree in Engineering Technology and Industrial Studies from Middle Tennessee State University. Mr. Taylor teaches basic and advanced machine tool technology classes and helps the undergraduate students with their experimental vehicles project. He is well versed with the operation and maintenance of CNC and rapid prototyping machines. Page

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Capstone Projects and Experiential Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ifte Choudhury; Tharuna Khilathi, Texas A&M University

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AC 2007-2479: THE EFFECT OF SUB-CONTRACTING ON CONSTRUCTIONTIME FOR COMMERCIAL PROJECTS IN CHENNAI, INDIAI. Choudhury, Texas A&M University IFTE CHOUDHURY Ifte Choudhury is an Associate Professor in the Department of Construction Science at Texas A&M University. Dr. Choudhury has extensive experience as a consulting architect working on projects funded by the World Bank. His areas of emphasis include housing, alternative technology, issues related to international construction, and construction education. He is also a Fulbright scholar.Tharuna Khilathi, Texas A&M University THARUNA KHILATHI Tharuna Khilathi is an architect and a constructor by profession. She obtained a

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Manufacturing Capstone and Design Projects

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sorraya Khiewnavawongsa, Purdue University; Kathryne Newton, Purdue University; Edie Schmidt, Purdue University; Patrick Green, Purdue University

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AC 2007-1788: MEASURING CUSTOMER PERCEPTIONS: A FOLLOW-UPCOLLABORATIVE PROJECT CONDUCTED BY STUDENTS FOR A MIDWESTTRUCKING COMPANYSorraya Khiewnavawongsa, Purdue UniversityKathryne Newton, Purdue UniversityEdie Schmidt, Purdue UniversityPatrick Green, Purdue University Page 12.1041.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Measuring Customer Perceptions: A Follow-Up CollaborativeProject Conducted by Students for a Midwest Trucking Company Page 12.1041.2AbstractCompanies are recognizing the benefits of working with universities on a variety of collaborativeprojects. The benefits, however, accrue to more than

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Manufacturing Capstone and Design Projects

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University; Ben Zoghi, Texas A&M University; Rainer Fink, Texas A&M University

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, thestudents are well-prepared for their capstone design project.1. IntroductionTypically, a graduating engineering technology student will find a significant gap betweenwhat they learned in the classroom and what they face at work. The educational goal is toreduce the gap by giving students opportunities to work on practical projects in differentcourses and by creating an environment in the classroom/lab that is as close to the real worldas possible. A course project, designed to familiarize the students with real world productdevelopment processes, is discussed in this paper. The goals for the course project are threefold: to familiarize students with product development process; to familiarize students withtools commonly used in product development

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Manufacturing Capstone and Design Projects

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Rajadas, Arizona State University; Bradley Rogers, Arizona State University

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addition to the wind tunnel course, this laboratory is also utilized to some extent in five othercourses in the curriculum, including AET 210, Measurement & Testing, AET 300, AircraftDesign, AET 432, Applied Heat Transfer, MET 434, Applied Fluid Mechanics and MET460/461, Capstone Project. This facility has become an essential element of the MMETdepartment curricula not only for students within the aeronautical concentration, but within othermechanical concentrations and the Manufacturing Engineering Technology program. Inaddition, students from all MMET department programs are involved in applied projects ofinterest to the engineering industry.Facility DevelopmentA perfectly funded engineering or engineering technology program that focuses on

Conference Session

Industrial Collaborations and Applications

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lawrence Wolf, Oregon Institute of Technology

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AC 2007-782: INDUSTRIAL CAPSTONE AND DESIGN PROJECTS FORMANUFACTURING AND MECHANICAL ET STUDENTS ALREADYEMPLOYED IN INDUSTRYLawrence Wolf, Oregon Institute of Technology Lawrence J. Wolf is a professor of the Oregon Institute of Technology and a distinguished service professor of the Oregon University System. See http://www.etllc.us. After experience in the army and the aircraft, petroleum, and chemical industries, he began his academic career in 1964 as the founding head of the MET program at the St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley. As a research fellow he completed his doctorate in engineering at Washington University and then became an associate professor at the

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Industrial Collaborations and Applications

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Marshall, University of Southern Maine

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AC 2007-276: INDUSTRIAL PARTNERING RESULTS IN A PROBLEM-SOLVINGLEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND A PROJECT-BASED CAPSTONE COURSEJohn Marshall, University of Southern Maine JOHN MARSHALL received his Ph.D. from Texas A&M University and is the Internship Coordinator for the University of Southern Maine’s Department of Technology. His areas of specialization include Power and Energy Processing, Electronic Control Systems, and Automation. Page 12.887.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Industrial Partnering Results in a Problem

Conference Session

Electromechanical Capstone and Design Projects in ET

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gene Harding, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

Conference Session

Electromechanical Capstone and Design Projects in ET

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Omer Farook, Purdue University-Calumet; Alan Balich, Purdue University Calumet

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individual student in order to meet the necessaryrequirements for the following capstone courses: Senior Design, Phase I and Senior Design,Phase II. Both of theses courses are required for the Bachelor of Science Degree in the Electricaland Computer Engineering Curriculum and are taken during the seventh and eighth semesters.Thus, the project and all the work involved with the project, represent the summation of thestudent's application of the skills and knowledge acquired over the past four years.In this project, the student was expected to rely on the skills and knowledge he has acquiredalong with the research that is relevant to his project. The role of the project advisor is tomonitor the student's progress in the creation of the project and

Conference Session

Non-Technical Skills in ET

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Nicholas, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Anthony Brizendine, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Ted Stilgenbauer, Fairmont State University

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Engineering Technology

construction projects that include federal, state and private contracts. Page 12.379.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Community Service Projects as Integrated Undergraduate Learning ExperiencesAbstractCommunity-based projects in engineering and engineering technology education have beenaround for many years in various forms. Recent examples include community-based designprojects and partnerships, community outreach for capstone design, capstone design projects forspecial needs or disabled persons, K-12 community outreach, and international and humanitarianprojects.For obvious reasons

Conference Session

Mechanical Design and Projects

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jyhwen Wang, Texas A&M University; Richard Harris, Sandia National Laboratories

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Engineering Technology

Design Applications I. Principles of design of mechanical components; theories of failure; fatigue and fracture design criteria; Soderberg and Goodman diagrams; materials and their selections to engineering application; tolerance and fit, design for manufacturing and assembly. • ENTC 463 – Mechanical Design Applications II. Application of principles of design to mechanical power transmission elements such as shafts, gears, rolling chains, belts, bearings, clutches and brakes; design of power transmission systems. • ENTC 422 – Manufacturing [and Mechanical] Engineering Technology Projects. A capstone projects course utilizing a team approach to an analysis and solutions of manufacturing [and

Conference Session

Mechanical Design and Projects

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan University; Sam Ramrattan, Western Michigan University; Alamgir Choudhury, Western Michigan University; Pavel Ikonomov, Western Michigan University

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Engineering Technology

behavior at high temperatures. An apparatusand a specific methodology to measure thermal distortion have been proposed and developed bythe authors, and it is reported in this paper. The proposed apparatus, now in its secondgeneration, is simple to operate and the test specimen is a disc piece, which is already used fortransverse strength testing of chemically bonded sands. The proposed protocol allowsexamination of thermo-mechanical properties of the specific sand-binder combination. Thermaldistortion curves obtained for various sand-binder-catalyst combinations, when tested foraluminum castings, are presented.This project was carried out over several semesters, where students in the capstone designproject course sequence participated. This is a

Conference Session

Electrical Technology Projects and Applications

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chandra Sekhar, Purdue University-Calumet; Omer Farook, Purdue University-Calumet; Scott Reimer, Purdue University Calumet; Ilija KaramacoskiI, Purdue University Calumet

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steering wheel and pedals over duration of three seconds; one second before andtwo seconds after the stimuli is engaged. The program uses the values it stored tocalculate the reaction time of the test subject in milliseconds. This data is stored in a fileand could be used for further analysis. We used small buzzers and LEDs that could be replaced with speakers and lights that Page 12.301.7would enhance the sense of the stimuli. One big improvement for this project would bethe use of an interactive simulator that would allow more functionality to this project andprovide more precise measurements.PedagogyThis project is a two semester capstone senior

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TC2K Methods and Models

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter Romine, Alabama A&M University; William Gile, Alabama A&M University; elisabeth scherff, Alabama A&M University

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evaluate the effects of the Capstone Design course on student traits inthe four specified areas to promote course re-evaluation for improved instruction and adherenceto ABET standards. The research question for this study was generated through workshop onengineering education research conducted at the Colorado School of Mines in August of 2005.The authors participated through a project funded by the Center for the Advancement ofScholarship on Engineering Education (CASEE) and the National Academy of Engineering Page 12.1062.2(NAE). Although the workshop and the literature focus on engineering education, the authorsbelieve they are also applicable to

Conference Session

Student Learning and Teamwork

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Charlie Edmonson, University of Dayton; Donna Summers, University of Dayton

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Engineering Technology

team projects. Thisteam project experience is culminated in the interdisciplinary capstone course, SeniorProject, XXX-490, where teams of students complete a project with industry. How eachof these courses teach and apply teamwork, leadership training, and team projects aredescribed below.First Year CoursesTwo courses taken by students in their first year involve working in teams. SET-100,First Year Seminar, is required by all students in the first semester of their first year.Besides team dynamics, topics such as academic policies, academic planning, registrationprocedures, and counseling and career placement services are discussed. Professionalethics, critical thinking and communications, and are also discussed.Following an introduction to

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum Innovations

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Raju Dandu, Kansas State University at Salina; Masud Hassan, Kansas State University at Salina; John DeLeon, Kansas State University at Salina

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Engineering Technology

Copyright © 2007, American Society for Engineering Education 3the classes along with a feel for creativity, curiosity, and camaraderie without confrontation. Itwas also deemed necessary that the essential features of teamwork -- cooperation andcoordination -- must be learned early in order to be successful team players on future real worldengineering teams. This finally led to the so called ‘Footstone Project’ concept2. The idea wasdistinct from the ‘capstone’ design projects in that it was simply a tool to be used at the veryoutset of a program of study to help set a stage for the teaching and learning process as it pertainsto the courses of

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Best Practices in Industrial Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Manocher Djassemi

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Engineering Technology

University exclusively dedicated to CAD/CAM-CNC. The courseprovides students with an in-depth hands-on experience in integrated product design andmanufacturing and exposure to available options for rapid prototyping. The course benefits otherareas of the IT program such as plastics processing and packaging laboratories by enablingstudents to fabricate molding tools for plastic processing equipment through the capstone use ofsenior projects or special projects.The learning outcome of the new CAD/CAM-CNC course includes: • Understanding the role of CAD/CAM in product development • Relating CAD/CAM to various industrial applications • Relating CAD/CAM to traditional rapid prototyping methods • Creating 3-dimensional CAD models • Creating

Conference Session

Student Learning and Teamwork

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Anderton, Middle Tennessee State University; Saeed Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University

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Engineering Technology

first,” should always apply. Fig. 4 Team Leader John Winker with the 2005 MTSU Mini Baja.Elements of an Effective Safety and Health Program. OSHA Voluntary Safety and Health Program ManagementGuidelines, 1989. Foroudastan, S. & Anderton M., “Implementing a National Competition Design Project as a Capstone Course atMTSU" 2006 Proceeding of ASEE-SE conference.Foroudastan, S. & Anderton M., “Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity at Middle Tennessee StateUniversity” ASEE Conference, 2006.NIOSH Safety Checklist Program for Schools. Chapter 2: How to Establish an Effective Occupational Safety andHealth and Environmental Safety Program. October 2003. < http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2004-101/chap2.html>

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Graduate Education and Undergraduate Research in ET

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jerry Visser, South Dakota State University; Kurt Rosentrater, USDA-ARS

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Capstone Courses, Journal of Engineering Education, January 1997, p 17-28.8. Prince, Michael, Does Active Learning Work? A Review of the Research, Journal of Engineering Education, July 2004, p. 223-231. Page 12.1146.89. Dally, J. W. and Zhang, G. M., A Freshman Engineering Design Course, Journal of Engineering Education, v 82, n 2, April 1993, p 83-91.10 Farr, John V., Lee, Marc A., Metro, Richard A., and Sutton, James P., Using a Systematic Engineering Design Process to Conduct Undergraduate Engineering Management Capstone Project, Journal of Engineering Education, April 2001, p 193-197.11. CED date

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education in Engineering Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jinwen Zhu, Missouri Western State University; Virendra Varma, Missouri Western State University

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Engineering Technology

established at the Northwestern University, with apartnership between Northwestern, Purdue University, the University of Michigan, ArgonneNational Laboratory, and the University of Illinois at Chicago and Urbana-Champaign, todevelop educators to introduce the nanoscale science and engineering concepts into schools andundergraduate classrooms7,8. All the noted efforts and programs focus on science andengineering education. However, there are only a few projects, which address the challenges intechnological education for nanotechnology. The projects include the "regional center fornanofabrication manufacturing education" created at the Pennsylvania State University with agrant support from the state and NSF. A partnership between the state

Conference Session

Assessment Methods

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott Danielson, Arizona State University; Bradley Rogers, Arizona State University

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Engineering Technology

courses and their mappings onto the ABET a-kcriteria, will be discussed. These representative bellwether courses are at the sophomore, juniorand senior levels, and are listed below, along with their catalog descriptions.AET 210, Measurements and Testing (3 credits). Measurement systems, components, systemresponse, and the characteristics of experimental data. Prerequisites: Calculus II and Physics II.MET 331, Machine Design I (3 credits). Applies engineering mechanics to the design ofmachine elements and structures. Stress analysis techniques, failure modes, tolerances,cylindrical fits, and shaft design. Prerequisite: Mechanics of Materials.MET 460/461, Capstone Design Project (6 credits – two semester sequence) Group projectdesigning, evaluating

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Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum Innovations

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Randy Shih, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

) the FEA results and (2) the handcaculations using the curved-beam theory. A review discussion, focused on the interpretation andcomparison of results and the causes of the discrepancy of the results, is followed after thestudents reports are graded and returned. Page 12.1387.7Student Projects and FEAThe capstone educational experience for OIT Mechanical Engineering Technology andManufacturing Engineering Technology undergraduates is the year-long Senior Design Project.Over the course of three terms, teams of MET/MFG students design, build, and test theirsolutions to selected engineering design problems and present these solutions to a

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kevin Cook, Montana State University; Robb Larson, Montana State University; Keith Fisher, Montana State University

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Engineering Technology

MET Graduates • MET Capstone Project Reviews • ABET Reviews • Facilities Review • MET Course / Curriculum Reviews • Faculty Professional Development Plan ReviewsMost of these tools are utilized yearly and the resulting data reviewed yearly as well. Theanalysis, feedback, and any subsequent changes made to the MET program are summarized in aset of “Assessment and Informational Notebooks” which are updated yearly and reside in theMET Program Coordinators office.Mechanical Engineering Technology Areas of ExpertiseCurricular assessment data and curriculum organization needs to balance the requirements of allconstituents involved. The requirements related to ABET accreditation9 needed to be reviewedand understood. Employer and