Conference Session

FPD8 -- Introductory Courses

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George List, North Carolina State University

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First-Year Programs

reverseengineering and imitation. Typical civil engineering problems are used to present theprogramming concepts. Especially in the instance of VBA, students learn how to combine theuse of spreadsheet functions with VBA code. The paper includes an overview of the course andexamples of the materials covered and the teaching techniques employed. General thoughts arealso presented about the directions in which programming education may be headed in the future.1.0 IntroductionCourses about computer programming have been part of undergraduate curricula for more thanhalf a century. For example, the electrical engineering department at CMU was teachingcomputer programming in FORTRAN in the late 1960’s as a way to introduce logical thinking(e.g., flow charts) and

Conference Session

FPD9 -- Teaching Methods & Technology

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University; Beverly Jaeger, Northeastern University; Richard Whalen, SUSAN FREEMAN, and BEVERLY JAEGER are members of; Susan Freeman, Northeastern University; John-David Yoder, Ohio Northern University

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* * * * * * * * 7.5 7.5 * * 7.0 7.0 6.5 6.5 R lt S Se l Pr ri ori vity y Im & S yn o r k i In t a m L Ite r Te e a mzi n g A o a ls R ef ll o rm m

Conference Session

FPD12 -- Novel Approaches to First Year Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Janet Meyer, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Nancy Lamm, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Joshua Smith, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis

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Director of Freshman Engineering and Director of the Engineering Dual Degree Program at IUPUI. She received her B.A. in Microbiology from Indiana University in 1969. In 1983, she received her B.S., in Interdisciplinary Engineering at Purdue University at Indianapolis and received her Purdue M.S.E. degree from IUPUI in 1989. Nancy advises beginning students and transfer students when first entering engineering programs. She has been teaching freshman engineering courses and advising freshman engineering students for over twenty years.Joshua Smith, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis Joshua S. Smith, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology at Indiana University

Conference Session

FPD8 -- Introductory Courses

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Pieri, North Dakota State University; Ghodrat Karami, North Dakota State University

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Conference Session

FPD5 -- Placement & Early Success

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Beverly Jaeger, Northeastern University; Susan Freeman, Northeastern University; Richard Whalen, Northeastern University

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learning modes used to overcome thelearning-style mismatch include active learning, collaborative and cooperative learning, and Page 12.560.3problem- or project-based learning7,1.Table 1. Dimensions of Learning Styles6 (Felder & Brent, 2004) Dimension Types of Learners within each Dimension Perception Sensing/Sensors Intuitive/Intuitors Input Modality Visual(s) Verbal(s) Processing Active(s) Reflective(s) Understanding Sequential(s

Conference Session

FPD5 -- Placement & Early Success

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Papadopoulos; Karen Brucks, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Eric Key, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Ethan Munson, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; K Vairavan, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

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of 1998. Itis administered by the National Science Foundation’s Division of Undergraduate Education(DUE). The program was modified in 2004 and is now known as the Scholarships in Science,Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) Program. The CSEMS Program supportsacademically talented students, financially needy students for study in the “targeted disciplines”of computer science, engineering, and mathematics; the S-STEM program will additionallysupport study in other natural sciences. Although metrics of financial need are established by thefederal government, participating institutions interpret thresholds for academic merit andfinancial need based on local circumstances. In addition to supporting students with financialneed, the

Conference Session

FPD7 -- Service Learning

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dan Cordon, University of Idaho; Barbara Williams, University of Idaho; Steven Beyerlein, University of Idaho; Donald Elger, University of Idaho

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First-Year Programs

Scale Days – weeks Weeks - months Months – years Situational expertise Product expertise Discipline(s) Knowledge Base expertise Journals, Vendor information, Archival literature, newspapers, personal patents, CAD/CAM, computer modeling, Resources networking design of data analysis, theory experiments Identify a problem Recognize a need Awareness of Engage/Motivate Needs analysis knowledge gap Common Define

Conference Session

FPD9 -- Teaching Methods & Technology

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margot Vigeant, Bucknell University; Karen Marosi, Bucknell University; Ronald Ziemian, Bucknell University

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has been involved with the course for over ten years and has coordinated the course for the past five years during which the switch to seminar format took place. Page 12.698.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Evaluating the Seminar Model for First-Year Engineering Education Margot A. S. Vigeant, Karen T. Marosi, and Ronald D. Ziemian Bucknell University Department of Chemical Engineering; Associate Dean of Engineering; Department of Civil and Environmental EngineeringAbstractBucknell University requires all

Conference Session

FPD4 -- Hands-on & Real-World Studies

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Menicucci, Montana State University; James Duffy, Montana State University; Betsy Palmer, Montana State University

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can help students learn to take control of their own learning by defining learning goals and monitoring their progress in achieving them.The format for the course is as follows. Lab/recitation sections meet for two hours eachweek on Wednesday or Thursday and the seminar section meets for one hour each weekon Friday. Lab sections have been limited to 9 students in order to provide more intimatecontact between the instructor(s) and the students. Lab groups are limited to 3 students aswe have found that in groups with 4 or more students, one or more students may not fullyparticipate in the exercise. Prior to the lab session, each group must meet to discuss thelab and assign team responsibilities which consist of a team leader, data

Conference Session

FPD11 -- Multidisciplinary Experiences

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kauser Jahan, Rowan University

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content. The workshop also allows engineering and education faculty to collaborativelywork on training the teachers. This is a more realistic way of teacher preparation than havingengineering educators offer such workshops alone. Page 12.1388.10References:[1] Connant, J.B. (1959) The American High School, McGraw-Hill, New York.[2] http://www.nsf.gov[3] http://www.engineeringk12.org/Engineering in the K-12 Classroom.pdf[4] Jahan, K., Marchese, A. J., Hesketh, R. P., Slater, C. S, Schmalzel, J. L., Chandrupatla, T. R. and Dusseau, R. A. (1997), “The Rowan Engineering Program : Preparing Students for the Future Job Market”, Proceedings of the

Conference Session

FPD6 -- Early Intervention & Retention Programs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Knight, University of Colorado at Boulder; Jacquelyn Sullivan, University of Colorado at Boulder; Beverly Louie, University of Colorado at Boulder

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First-Year Programs

style than a single self rating. Social style researchers have found self-assessments of style todiffer from peer assessments half of the time. [7] Social styles assessments were developed inindustry settings during the 1960’s, and the current peer-assessed format has demonstratedacceptable internal consistency, reliability and evidence of construct validity. [13]Social Style Training in a First-Year Engineering Projects CourseFor the present study, social style training was conducted in the University of Colorado at Page 12.708.4Boulder’s First-Year Engineering Projects (FYEP) course, a large, multi-section, team-based,engineering design

Conference Session

FPD12 -- Novel Approaches to First Year Programs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Rowe, Vanderbilt University; Stacy Klein-Gardner

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First-Year Programs

controlgroup (n=107). Page 12.125.8 Reflection Assignment 6 5 4 Score Control 3 Experimental 2 1 0 se se se s

Conference Session

FPD5 -- Placement & Early Success

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joshua Peschel, Texas A&M University; Luciana Barroso, Texas A&M University; Anthony Cahill, Texas A&M University; James Morgan, Texas A&M University

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instruction process, we incorporated this into the real-time quiz framework. Initially, each learner would take the quiz individually at their owncomputer workstation. The instructor would monitor the results on a separate screen, not visibleto the learners. Once the allotted quiz time had elapsed (which typically ranged from 5- to 10-minutes) the learners would break into their assigned teams. The teams were assigned by theinstructor at the beginning of the semester and were usually based on declared major. Teamsizes ranged from three to four learners, with four being the maximum. After forming into theteams, the learners were tasked with discussing the real-time quiz question(s) being asked andwere to arrive at a team answer. Each team would then

Conference Session

FPD11 -- Multidisciplinary Experiences

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

W. David Harding, University of New Haven; Pauline schwartz, University of New Haven; Jean Nocito-Gobel, University of New Haven; Agamemnon Koutsospyros, University of New Haven

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, the students must make an assumption of concentration, with input from the instructor, todetermine the sample sizes for analysis. A microbial seed solution is added to all samples toinsure sufficient biological activity. Blank solutions of seed solution and nutrient water are alsoprepared. The students share data and determine which samples are within the acceptable range(minimum DO or minimum change in DO) to be considered valid. Corrections are made basedon change in DO of blank solutions. In addition to determining the BOD of the sample(s), thestudents conduct a kinetic study and determine the kinetic parameters.This BOD experiment forces students to consider:1) The validity of individual samples2) The need to correct measured DO

Conference Session

FPD8 -- Introductory Courses

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Lehr, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Christopher Grant, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott

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First-Year Programs

Programming CourseBackgroundIn the fall of 2003, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University formed separate colleges andthe College of Engineering was born. One of the first initiatives of the college was tostrive to have a common first year among all its engineering programs (Aeronautical,Civil, Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, and Software Engineering). Having a commonyear would allow first year engineering students to switch degrees with no impact to theirschedule.One course used by most engineering majors was “CS223 Computer Programming forEngineers” which was originally taught in FORTRAN then migrated to C in the mid90’s. The course taught up to structures in C and was basically a C programming coursetaught by predominantly adjunct professors. The

Conference Session

FPD11 -- Multidisciplinary Experiences

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mehrube Mehrubeoglu, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi; Lifford McLauchlan, Texas A&M University-Kingsville

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First-Year Programs

that Group 1 received. The objectives, theory, and otherinformation have been omitted in the interest of space.“… with the CIPHER encode the following message. Also give the across R3 voltage roundedto the nearest whole number and encode the value at the end of the phraseTHE CIRCUIT PARAMETERS ARE AS FOLLOWS, R4 3, R2 6, R3 9, VS 30. R2 ANDR3 ARE IN PARALLEL AND THEIR COMBINATION IS IN SERIES WITH R4 ANDTHIS IS THEN IN SERIES WITH VS. THE VOLTAGE ACROSS R3 ISCIPHER A a) D K Z 7 V d) c) S . e) C 9 P G > <

Conference Session

FPD7 -- Service Learning

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bert Davy, Morgan State University; Indranil Goswami, Morgan State University; Jiang Li, Morgan State University; Gbekeloluwa Oguntimen, Morgan State University; Charles Oluokun, Morgan State University; Arcadio Sincero, Morgan State University

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of jobs openings in STEM areas is five times the number of US studentsgraduating in STEM. The National Science Foundation’s (NSF) “Strategic Plan: FY 2003-2008” acknowledges that tapping the potential in “previously underutilized groups” will becritical for sustaining the technological lead the U.S. enjoys throughout the world (NSF, 2006).National concern has been expressed about the status of the U. S. science and engineering base-specifically the human talent, knowledge and infrastructure that generate innovations andundergird technological advances to achieve national objectives. Analyses have shown that theremay be a significant shortage in the entry level science and engineering labor pool, and thatscientific and technical fields could

Conference Session

FPD5 -- Placement & Early Success

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carol Gattis, University of Arkansas; Bryan Hill, University of Arkansas; Abraham Lachowsky, University of Arkansas

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AC 2007-1460: A SUCCESSFUL ENGINEERING PEER MENTORING PROGRAMCarol Gattis, University of Arkansas Carol S. Gattis, Ph.D. is an associate professor of Industrial Engineering at the University of Arkansas. She also directs and develops new programs for the college-wide efforts of recruitment, retention and diversity.Bryan Hill, University of Arkansas Bryan Hill, an industrial engineer, is the associate director of recruitment, retention and diversity for the College of Engineering at the University of Arkansas. Bryan managed the 2005-2006 pilot engineering peer mentoring program.Abraham Lachowsky, University of Arkansas Abraham Lachowsky is a senior undergraduate student in the Industrial

Conference Session

FPD10 -- Pre-Engineering and Bridge Programs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele Grimm, Wayne State University

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First-Year Programs

standards within its engineering programs and meet its urban mission as a university ofopportunity for students. The initial success of the program, as evidenced by the increased 2-year retention, provides a strong impetus to continue the program in support of current and futurestudents.References1. Diefes-Dux, H., “Does a Successful Mathematics Bridge Program Make for Successful Students?,” Proceedings Page 12.206.11of the 2002 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Montreal, Quebec, June 2002.2. Fisher, W., Quinones, S., Golding, P., “Success Strategies for First-Year Pre-Engineering Students,” Proceedingsof the 2001 ASEE-IEEE Frontiers

Conference Session

FPD3 -- Professional Issues for First-Year Courses

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Light, University of Washington; Russell Korte, University Of Minnesota; Ken Yasuhara, University of Washington; Deborah Kilgore, University of Washington

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Senior Dngineering Design Processes. Design Studies, 1999. 20(2): p. 131-152.18. Atman, C. J., Adams, R. S., Mosborg, S., Cardella, M. E., Turns, J., and Saleem, J., Engineering Design Processes: a Comparison of Students and Expert Practitioners. Journal of Engineering Education (in review), 2006.19. Eris, O., Chen, H., Bailey, T., Engerman, K., Loshbaugh, H. G., Griffin, A., Lichtenstein, G., and Cole, A. Development of the Persistence in Engineering (PIE) Survey Instrument. in American Society for Engineering Education Annual conference & Exposition. 2005. Chicago, Illinios: ASEE.20. Tinto, V., Leaving College: Rethinking the Causes and Cures of Student Attrition. 2nd ed. 1993, Chicago: University of

Conference Session

FPD4 -- Hands-on & Real-World Studies

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Ye, Polytechnic University; Ilya Brutman, Polytechnic University; Gunter Georgi, Polytechnic University; Lorcan Folan, Polytechnic University

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propeller and the Lego shaft ensures that the propeller stays on snug and doesn’t falloff. Lego DC motors are used on the AUVs to provide motion. They have no trouble runningunderwater. Figure 11 Propeller attached to a Lego piece4.5 Testing AreaThe 125 gallon aquarium that houses the AUV course sits inside a spill basin. The basin isdesigned to catch the water if the aquarium ever leaks or breaks. The basin is about 7 feet wideand 8 feet long. Its structure was constructed out of wooden 2-by-4’s and covered by two layersof 45mil thick pond liner. If the aquarium ever breaks and the basin floods with water, a sumppump will be used to pump the water out of the basin and into the sink located next to theaquarium. There is a

Conference Session

FPD6 -- Early Intervention & Retention Programs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Catherine Pieronek, University of Notre Dame

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ofHigher Education, Jan. 21, 2005.3. Mathews, Jay, “Phantom AP Study Lurks,” www.washingtonpost.com, Nov. 28, 2006.4. Smallwood, Scott, “Report Questions Use of AP Scores,” Chronicle of Higher Education, March 3, 2006.5. Stowe, Joshua, “Advanced Placement Classes Face Audits,” South Bend Tribune, Jan. 15, 2007.6. Pieronek, C., Uhran, J., McWilliams, L., Silliman, S., “A Demographic Characterization of First-YearEngineering Students,” 2004 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Salt Lake City, Utah.7. The College Board, “Guidelines on the Uses of College Board Test Scores and Related Data,” College EntranceExamination Board, 2002. Page

Conference Session

FPD3 -- Professional Issues for First-Year Courses

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Lau, Pennsylvania State University

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Challenges to Engineering , New Jersey: Prentice Hall (2000).3. Lovins, A., Lovins, L., and Hawken, P., A Road Map for Natural Capitalism, Harvard Business Review, Reprint 99309 (May-June 1999)4. Beder, S., The New Engineer: Management and Professional Responsibility in a Changing World, South Yarra, Australia: MacMillan (1998).5. Lau, A.S., “Teaching Engineering Ethics to First-Year College Students,” Science and Engineering Ethics, Volume 10, Issue 2, April 2004, pp. 359-368.6. Barad, J., Robertson, E., The Ethics of Star Trek, New York: HarperCollins Publishers (2000).7. Kidder, R., Shared Values for a Troubled World: Conversations with Men and Women of Conscience, New York: Jossey-Bass (1994).8. “Academic Integrity: The Bridge to

Conference Session

FPD2 -- Highlighting First-Year Programs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lynnane George, U.S. Air Force Academy; Robert Brown, U.S. Air Force Academy

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. Bartolomei, S. L. Turner, and C. A. Fischer, “Using the Systems Engineering Method to Design a System Engineering Major at the United States Air Force Academy.” Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition.3 Engineering 100 Course Material, HOGSS Statement of Work4 End of course reports for Engr 100, AY 2003 – 2004 and AY 2004 - 20055 Hoit, Marc and Matthew Ohland, “The Impact of a Discipline-Based Introduction to Engineering Course on Improving Retention,” University of Florida6 Porter, Richard L., Laura J. Bottomley, Mary Clare Robbins, Sarah A. Rajala, Hugh Fuller, and Walthea V. Yarbrough “Introduction to Engineering Problem Solving – A New Course for 1100 First Year Engineering