Conference Session

International Distance & Service Learning for Engineers- Discussion on Best Practices

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ismet Anitsal, Tennessee Tech University; Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Tech University

Tagged Divisions

International

blocks, attributes, and external referencesPart 3: Isometric drawing and three-dimensional modeling • Isometric drawing • Wireframe models • Surface models • Solid modelsMIT3301 course has the following course management modules in the WebCT system. • Course syllabus and information • Calendar, tips and grade book • Lecture materials and extra study materials • Tests, labs, practice quizzes, and homework • Discussions, chat and e-mail • SupplementsThis course has been successfully delivered as a hybrid engineering course before its onlineoffer. Based on the students’ interest, MIT3301 has been scheduled fully online since thesummer semester of 2005. There were twelve undergraduate students registered in

Conference Session

Global Engineering in an Interconnected World

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexis Powe, Mississippi State University

Tagged Divisions

International

teaching in the Republic of Korea (South Korea). Isubmitted my curriculum vitae and proposed course syllabus to Kyungpook NationalUniversity’s Office of International Affairs, doubtful that a technical-writing course would bewelcomed by KNU’s engineering program. Instead, the course was well received by KNU’sDepartment of English Language and Literature. By June 2006, I was teaching and livingabroad—only my second time ever to travel overseas and my first time to travel internationallyalone.Teaching and living abroad, even if only for one summer, was one of my most professionallychallenging and personally rewarding experiences. Not only has the experience expanded myteaching repertoire, but it has also informed and improved my interactions with

Conference Session

International Distance & Service Learning for Engineers- Discussion on Best Practices

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keshav Varde, University of Michigan-Dearborn

Tagged Divisions

International

design of AL mode courses andrequirements, as described below: • Each course offered via AL mode was designated as second section of the on-campus course and the students could elect one of the two sections depending on the preference. The same instructor handled both the sections. • The College developed its own AL infrastructure with custom-designed website and a dedicated server that could handle a large number of students at any given moment. The instructors posted their instructional and course related material (course syllabus, course calendar, lecture notes, assignments, practice problems, etc.) on the site; the course site could be accessed only by students registered in the course. They could

Conference Session

International Engineering Education I - Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Odete Lopes, Politecnico de Viseu; Joao Vinhas, Politecnico de Viseu; Joao Paiva, Politecnico de Viseu

Tagged Divisions

International

-minute periods, for each subject. It was then possible tohave an initial 45-minute period where teachers presented the subject that ensured that thenominal 13 weeks enabled students to cope with the syllabus for a semester course: I. Introduction, Concepts, Units and Definitions II. Thermodynamic Properties III. First Law for Closed Systems IV. First Law for Open Systems V. Second Law and Entropy VI. Second Law for Closed Systems VII. Second Law for Open Systems VIII. Power and Refrigeration Cycles IX. Gas Mixtures and Air Conditioning4.1. Structure of the classesFollowing the initial 45 minutes of classic exposition, using OHP transparencies and powerpoint slides, as well as the board to illustrate practical cases and