Conference Session

Non-Technical Skills in ET

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Irene Ferrara, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona; Rebecca Maguda, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona; Andrew Vavreck, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona

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Engineering Technology

AC 2007-544: A COURSE IN CAREER PREPARATION AND BUSINESS SKILLSIN AN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY BACCALAUREATE DEGREE PROGRAMIrene Ferrara, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona Irene Ferrara, Pennsylvania State University Irene Ferrara is the Coordinator for the Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology program for the Altoona College of the Pennsylvania State University. She received her B.S. in Engineering Science from the Pennsylvania State University and her M.S. in Mechanics and Materials Science from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Address: 205 Force Technology Center, Penn State Altoona College, 3000 Ivyside Park, Altoona, PA 16601. Telephone: 814-949-5568, email

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Civil and Architectural Engineering Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vernon Lewis, Old Dominion University; Carol Considine, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

career path and that minors that are morerelevant to the construction industry business practices would probably serve them better. Basedon this student feedback, the CET faculty reviewed available minors and found that additionalexpertise was available in other academic units such as the College of Health Sciences and theCollege of Business and Public Administration.The College of Business and Public Administration offers the relevant minors in the areas ofmanagement, business administration and real estate. The College of Health Sciences offers anoccupational safety minor. Descriptions of these minors are provided below: • Management Minor - designed to develop the students understanding of management both as an art and a science

Conference Session

Recruiting, Retention and Diversity in Engineering Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Irene Ferrara, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona; Andrew Vavreck, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona

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Engineering Technology

well as those planned for futuresemesters.Though increasing enrollments is a goal, it is more of a side benefit than a primary aim. Theprimary goal is to make sure that students have a clear understanding of the options available tothem so they can make informed decisions about which type of program is the best fit; whichwill allow them the highest level of enjoyment in their courses, academic program, andeventually, in their professional careers. It is our belief that Engineering and EngineeringTechnology are equal options; each suited to a different type of student. It really depends uponthe particular student and his/her areas of interest and future goals which constitutes the betterchoice.BackgroundPenn State Altoona is one of nineteen

Conference Session

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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Engineering Technology

not follow the material presented in classtextbooks or have a single correct answer. Results from studies on the influence of problembased learning suggest students are better at applying knowledge skills. In addition to this Prince9states that while problem-based learning has been used in undergraduate engineering programs“there is very little data available for its effectiveness with this population of students.”Critical Thinking A report from AC Nielsen Research Services for the Department of Education1 found thatnew graduates with university degrees were “particularly poor at critical thinking.” As Beder2points out it is no longer enough to teach students technical knowledge to carry them throughtheir careers. A broader approach

Conference Session

Multimedia and Distance Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Roger Owensby, Bluefield State College; Akhtar Safder, Bluefield State College; Bruce Mutter, Bluefield State College

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Engineering Technology

success of our web-delivered courses in the School ofEngineering Technology and Computer Science (SETCS) delivered through the CART CourseManagement System (CMS), this work describes the research process used to measure ourcapability to provide an online version of our degree. Mid-career professionals interested incompleting degree requirements without having to attend on-campus classes represent a newstudent target.The program will continue to conform to our curriculum requirements ensuring the quality of theon-line MIET program. The article will address the development of this new delivery method.The curriculum will be designed to operate in an interactive web-based environment forsubmission of coursework; concept diagrams, drawings, reports

Conference Session

Non-Technical Skills in ET

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Robertson, Arizona State University; Richard Newman, Arizona State University

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Engineering Technology

the faculty sothey can be embedded into the academic program? The faculty also has to blend thatstudent-centric goal with a long-term objective to provide a stream of technologists whowill contribute productively to the success of their enterprises – large and small – overthe next 2 decades and more. Understanding job conditions is the key to new employeesbeing able to adapt quickly to the business environment and be fast-track candidates forpromotion and career advancement.Such introspection is not new. In a 1981 review 2 of the education requirements for thenext 25 years, John Fluke stated: “The entire educational system in the United Statessimply isn’t working sufficiently well. Major system elements must be entirely rebuilt orreplaced in

Conference Session

Graduate Education and Undergraduate Research in ET

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Arbuckle, Western Kentucky University; Dale McDaniel, Western Kentucky University

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Engineering Technology

. Each of the remaining programs is offered face-to-face and has anemphasis in technology or education.Western Kentucky University’s Master of Science in Technology Management is designed tofulfill the need of individuals seeking to advance their careers into the management of theirspecific technical areas of expertise, regardless of their educational backgrounds, as long as theyare currently working in a technical field. The prospective student must have 4,000 hours ofdocumented industrial work experience and the initiative and drive to complete an onlineprogram of study in a 2-year cycle.Western's proposed program will be delivered entirely on-line, allowing students the flexibilityof maintaining their current careers and lives without the

Conference Session

Student Learning and Teamwork

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Janice Girouard, University of Hartford; Ivana Milanovic, University of Hartford; Tom Eppes, University of Hartford

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Engineering Technology

retain first-year students. In this paper, we share the specifics of FAP and how it issuccessfully being used to capture student interest, grow participation, and improve theirprospects for lifelong career success.IntroductionOur affiliation is with the University of Hartford which has 4,700 full-time and 880 part-timeundergraduate students enrolled as of the fall 2006. We are members of the College ofEngineering, Technology and Architecture (CETA) that has a population of about 760undergraduate students out of which 420 are enrolled in engineering technology (ET) programs.According to recent ASEE statistics, The University of Hartford is ranked fourteenth in the totalnumber of students enrolled. Within CETA, there are three departments that

Conference Session

Multimedia and Distance Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Veeramuthu Rajaravivarma, Central Connecticut State University; Peter Baumann, Central Connecticut State University

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Engineering Technology

endeavor.Applicability towards the assessment efforts of other engineering technology programs isalso addressed.Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering TechnologyThe mission of the computer engineering technology program is to provide graduateswith the academic and practical knowledge that is widely accepted in the field ofcomputer engineering technology. This is done by encouraging students to incorporatehardware and software computer systems in solving science, engineering, technology,and manufacturing problems.The computer engineering technology degree program offers students a balancedfoundation and a wide choice of career paths. This program will also be a solid and a verymarketable program of professional training to fit in many of the high paid, high

Conference Session

Computer Engineering Technology Curriculum

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pedro Leite, Kansas State University-Salina; Beverlee Kissick, Kansas State University-Salina

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Engineering Technology

– Awareness of how social, political, economic and historical issues impact race and ethnic relations in the world. d. Changing Demographics – Understanding population dynamics related to ethnic minority and majority citizens. e. Diversity Implications for Career – Understanding how diversity impacts the academic discipline, career and professional development. 2. Personal Attributes – Traits needed by those who live and work in a diverse world. a. Flexibility – The ability to respond and adapt to new and changing situations. b. Respect – An appreciation for those who are different from one's self. c. Empathy – The ability to understand another person's culture by

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

MEpositions have been filled, resulting in a new culture open to change and program improvementswithin the M&IE department.The MET program remains committed to the goal of preparing graduates to immediatelycontribute to industry upon graduation, as well as to prepare graduates for continued success intheir chosen careers. To meet this commitment, the MET program at MSU must continuallyevolve and improve. This paper will detail the process and outcome of a curriculum reformexercise undertaken to develop a framework for the future MET program designed to betterprepare graduates for entry into the evolving job market with the required skills to succeed.MethodologyThe MET program at MSU chose to obtain accreditation under the ABET TC2K criteria in

Conference Session

ECET Curriculum

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Mullett, Springfield Technical Community College; Adrienne Smith, Springfield Technical Community College

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Engineering Technology

programs will tell you that becominginvolved with Cisco Networking and/or A+ computer repair saved their departments and Page 12.254.3possibly either saved or extended their careers in higher education. Also, at the same time thatenrollments have been shrinking, the ET faculty has been asked to teach more and more coursesin DC/AC electrical fundamentals or customized electronics courses or modules to studentsenrolled in non-electronics based technologies such as alternative energy, automotive, bio-medical, computer, energy systems, laser optics, and telecommunications technology, to namebut a few. One would expect this trend to continue as these

Conference Session

ECET Curriculum

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Omar Zia, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Engineering Technology

materials that would significantly broaden the standard of first introductory systems course at the undergraduate level. 3. Develop follow-up courses at the undergraduate level that provide the necessary depth to prepare students both for industrial careers and for graduate studies in systems and control. 4. Make experimental projects an integral part of control education for undergraduate and graduate students. 5. Introductory control courses should place greater emphasis on digital control. 6. Emphasize the integration of control systems education and research at all levels of instruction. Page 12.1350.3 7

Conference Session

Professional Development and Scholarship

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Khan, DeVry University; Gene Gloeckner, Colorado State University; George Morgan, Colorado State University

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Engineering Technology

research articles and books. During his 30 years of professional career, he has taught electronics, research design and statistics, and has held various teaching, research and administrative positions at Colorado State University, Montana State University, Ohio State University, and Illinois State University. In addition to writing textbooks, he currently advises students on their dissertations.George Morgan, Colorado State University Dr. George Morgan is a professor emeritus in School of Education, Colorado State University. He received his Ph.D. in child development and psychology from Cornell University. During his 40 year professional career, he has conducted programs of research on children’s

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in Engineering Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kari Clase, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

Roundtable and the NationalAcademy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine of the NationalAcademies. (2003). Pan-Organizational Summit on the U.S. Science and Engineering Workforce: MeetingSummary. National Academies Press, Washington DC.3. Kling, Jim. Careers in Biotech Manufacturing. Science’s Next Wave, April 23, 2004. RetrievedJanuary 5, 2005 from http://nextwave.sciencemag.org/4. Cliff Mintz, CEO of the training and staff search firm BioInsights Inc. quoted by Jim Kling. Careers inBiotech Manufacturing. Science’s Next Wave, April 23, 2004. Retrieved January 5, 2005 fromhttp://nextwave.sciencemag.org/5. Louet, Sabine. Get Ready to Scale Up. Science’s Next Wave, March 21, 2003. Retrieved January 5,2005 from http

Conference Session

Recruiting, Retention and Diversity in Engineering Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca Blust, University of Dayton; Mark Patterson, University of Dayton

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Engineering Technology

the development of creative abilities duringthe past ten years, some Chinese universities are now starting to stress communication andmanagerial skills.5 Practical applications are being included in advanced level courses, resulting inan increasing number of start-up businesses operated by recent college engineering graduates.Fostering teacher-student interactions and relationships versus Confucius models will have a drasticimpact on the future abilities of the Chinese engineer, propelling them into a career in which theycan evolve and prosper.III. MethodThis paper is a study of the integration of Chinese transfer students into an Engineering Technologyprogram located in the North-eastern United States. This study reviews information

Conference Session

Assessment Methods

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Technology

integrated curricular experiences; relevant nationally-normedexaminations; results of surveys to assess graduate and employer satisfaction with employment,career development, career mobility, and job title; and preparation for continuing education”1.The details of these assessment procedures are left to the discretion of each institution. Usingdata from employer and graduate surveys is convenient because the results can be quantified andsomeone other than the faculty does the work of completing the surveys.However, while not directly required in Criterion 3, some form of direct assessment of studentattainment of program outcomes is generally expected. Unfortunately, direct assessment can beoverlooked by program faculty, often leading to an over

Conference Session

Issues Affecting Engineering Technology Program Development

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Howard Evans, National University; Shekar Viswanathan, National University

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Engineering Technology

undergraduate and six graduate programs and has a student population of three hundred students. Dr. Viswanathan is an educator, researcher and administrator with more than twenty-five years of industrial and academic experience encompassing engineering and environmental consulting, research and development, and technology development. His career experience includes teaching at the University level, conducting fundamental research, and developing continuing educational courses. Page 12.893.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Innovative Engineering Technology Program in

Conference Session

Simulation and Virtual Instrumentation

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ganapathy Narayanan, University of Toledo

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Engineering Technology

’ arechanged in each of the five basic functions to see how the simple functions changes in shape. Ingeneral, it is known that an engineering technology student will use these functions 80% of timein his professional career. So, his understanding of these functions and its x-y plots will helpclarify his understanding of derivatives and integrals of these functions.The input commands for computing the five basic functional values for given values of ‘a’ and‘b’ at ‘x’ are seen in MATLAB Command Window, as shown in Figure 1. The MATLABfunctional (f1, f2, f31, f32, f33, f4, f5) values output are shown in Figure 2. One can change thevalues of parameters 'a', 'b' and 'n' in these functions as well as for the variable 'x' value. Figure 1: MATLAB

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in Engineering Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Massoud Moussavi, California Polytechnic State University

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Engineering Technology

, NEBHE received a three-year grantfrom the Advanced Technological Education (ATE)program of the National Science Foundation (NSF) fortheir PHOTON2 project. In the PHOTON2 project,educators from several geographic locations (four to sixregions nationally) brought together to facilitate photonicstechnology education at their institutions that isintelligently developed and seamlessly articulated. The‘Alliances’ consisted of four to six participants per region,including high school and two- and four-year collegescience, technology, engineering, and math instructors, aswell as their institution's career and admissions counselors.In August 2004, the ECET program at CalPoly-Pomonaorganized an alliance with high school science teachers aswell as a

Conference Session

Factors Affecting Student Performance

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carmine Balascio, University of Delaware; Eric Benson, University of Delaware; Lawrence Hotchkiss, University of Delaware; William Balascio, University of Delaware

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Engineering Technology

active member of the Delaware Chapter of the American Statistical Association (currently Treasurer, Membership Chair and webmaster). He maintains a lively interest in statistical methodology with particular interest in analysis of dynamic data.William Balascio, University of Delaware William Balasio, P.E., is an electrical engineer with Carew Associates in Wilmington, Delaware. He earned an M.S. in Systems Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. His professional career spans over 25 years. He has taught an engineering technology PLC course at the University of Delaware for over 15 years

Conference Session

Issues Affecting Engineering Technology Program Development

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Howard Evans, National University; John Bugado, National University; Shekar Viswanathan, National University; Albert Cruz, National University

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Engineering Technology

and Lead Faculty of the Engineering Management and Homeland Security and Safety Engineering© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 programs. He leads six full time and fifty-two adjunct faculty members, offering three undergraduate and six graduate programs, with a student population of three hundred. Dr. Viswanathan is an educator, researcher and administrator with more than twenty-five years of industrial and academic experience encompassing engineering and environmental consulting, research and development, and technology development. His career experience includes teaching at the University level, conducting fundamental research, and developing continuing

Conference Session

Leadership Perspectives in Engineering Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Technology

professors withindustrial experience bring into the classroom. The two authors, who together represent nearly 50years of full time engineering practice, discuss how they have presented material to students thatallow them to share in those years of practical experience. Engineers that have worked full timein industry and returned to the university to pass on their knowledge and experience bring adepth of real world case studies that they lived through. These practitioners bring an entirelydifferent perspective to the classroom. Although research is valuable, the traditional progressionthrough B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. Degrees directly to teaching should not be the only perspectivestudents receive. The vast majority of students will begin careers in

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Industrial Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Durfee, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

betterprepare them to function in their future careers. Finally, even though this is not research it willrequire critical thinking and problem solving skills by the students. It has also been shown thatstudent projects carried out with faculty mentoring results in increased student retention andachievement. This is important not only to Eastern Washington University but to the localcommunity as Washington is currently a net importer of employees to fill positions in the high-technology career fields (Regalado8, Dec/Jan 2006, p.37).It is also a concern that in the rush to satisfy this need for open-ended design work by studentscombined with the changing demographics of entering freshmen, that engineering andtechnology students often end up skipping over

Conference Session

Recruiting, Retention and Diversity in Engineering Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claude Kansaku, Oregon Institute of Technology; Linda Kehr, Klamath County School District; Catherine Lanier, Oregon NASA Space Grant Consortium

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Engineering Technology

federal, state, and local governments. • Encourage interdisciplinary training, research, and public service programs related to aeronautics, space science and technology. • Recruit and train professionals, especially women, and underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities, for careers in aerospace related fields. • Develop a strong science, mathematics, and technology education base from elementary through university levels.Core OSGC programs include graduate fellowships, undergraduate scholarships, NASA centerinternships and mentorships, undergraduate research-based programs, and K-12 outreachprograms. University and community college partners provide the student and faculty base towhich NASA

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Watkins, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Nan Byars, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Deborah Sharer, University of North Carolina-Charlotte

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Engineering Technology

, defines requirements for assessment measures used byengineering technology programs. The purpose of assessment and evaluation activities is todocument that program objectives and outcomes are being met. The criteria document2 statesthat: Assessment measures typically consist of, but are not limited to, student portfolios, student performance in project work and activity-based learning; results of integrated curricular experiences; relevant nationally-normed examinations; results of surveys to assess graduate and employer satisfaction with employment, career development, career Page 12.282.6 mobility, and job title; and preparation for

Conference Session

Unique Developments in Engineering Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald Richter, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

butmembers form other departments such as manufacturing. Therefore, we need to bring to thestudent this first experience into the classroom where he/she can learn and make those firstmistakes in team dynamics without possible damage to his/her career in a company.1,2,3Course DescriptionEastern Washington University’s Engineering & Design Department has taken up this challengeand developed a course that challenges the student to not only to work in teams but in teams ofmore than one major. The course that fits best for this unique experience is EWU’s Robotics andautomation course. This course is a required course for the Mechanical Engineering Technology,Computer Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology and Electronic Technologydegree

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum Innovations

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

invested into this project.. .This assignment showed how much work goes intodesigning simple machines and the amount of details that are required... .Communication andcooperation was also one of the key ingredients of this assignment. If the project did not havegood communication it would probably never have worked...”; “....This assignment was probablythe most fun but most challenging. We had to design our own motor from different experienceswe learned throughout our college career. The best memory of the course was when my motorwas completed, hooked up to air pressure, and the motor turned over and ran so hard that itshook the pin right off the flywheel!...”. “...Going in, I had no idea how the motors worked orhow I was going to make mine

Conference Session

Manufacturing Capstone and Design Projects

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Technology

objectives for the Electronics Engineering Technology graduates atTexas A & M University is to have the students possess the technical skills to be immediatelyproductive and have successful careers in industry. To this end, we design a course project towalk the students through a typical product development process. The students begin theirproject by brainstorming for new product ideas. Tools such as the Quality FunctionDeployment (QFD), Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), Critical Path Method (CMP),System Engineering, and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) are employed toconduct their course project. By the end of the project they have a very good understandingof the overall product development process. Through this kind of course projects

Conference Session

Electrical Engineering Technology Curriculum

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rocio Alba-Flores, Alfred State College

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Engineering Technology

laboratory assignment, the instructor asked forstudent feedback. Students were asked to comment whether they believe that the objectives of thelaboratory assignment were met, if the laboratory experiment has helped them to understand betterthe course material, and if they though that what they have learned could be useful in other coursesand in their careers. For most of the laboratory assignments students agree that the objectives forthat particular experiment were met. Comments from the students indicated that when thelaboratory experiment was first assigned, it seemed too complicated, but as they worked on it, itmade more sense and at the end, when the assignment was successfully completed, they felt verygood about been able to fully accomplished