Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education in Engineering Technology

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

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

Improving Mechanics Courses

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Madhukar Vable, Michigan Technological University; William Kennedy, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

concrete experiences directly, employ reflective observations regarding thoseexperiences, engage in a periods of abstract conceptualization, and then participate in learningactivities that involve active experimentation such as projects and classroom discussions. Once,again, the inclusion of rich case studies from other domains such as MOM in Action would seemconsonant with Kolb’s ideas.Another influential contemporary educator long concerned with human learning, John Biggs,argues11 that a student’s choice of learning strategy and his/her motive for learning largely prede-termine the depth and durability of their learning. Biggs argues that students engage in superficiallearning when their study strategies primarily involve doing the least that

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Laboratory Systems

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Murat Tanyel, Geneva College

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Computers in Education

AC 2007-1038: COMPARING THE WALSH DOMAIN TO THE FOURIERDOMAIN WITH A LABVIEW-BASED COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS TOOLKITMurat Tanyel, Geneva College Murat Tanyel is a professor of engineering at Geneva College. He teaches upper level electrical engineering courses. Prior to Geneva College, Dr. Tanyel taught at Dordt College, Sioux Center, IA from Aug. 1995 to Aug. 2003. Prior to 1995, he was at Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA where he worked for the Enhanced Educational Experience for Engineering Students (E4) project, setting up and teaching laboratory and hands-on computer experiments for engineering freshmen and sophomores. For one semester, he was also a visiting professor at the United Arab

Conference Session

Knowing Our Students, Part 2

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Santi, Colorado School of Mines

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

-student interaction, and the post-test consisted of a shortinterview where revisions in the student’s understanding were probed.Two misconceptions were addressed in this class as well. The first involved the informationneeded and the nature of the questions that should be asked in order to select the proper drillingand sampling methods for subsurface drilling investigations. Over several years of teaching aclass in Site Investigation, the author has noticed that students are mystified as to whichcomponents of the project tend to drive the selection of drilling and sampling methods: Is it thesoil type? The purpose of the investigation? The level of detail required? As a consequence,many of them focus on the wrong parameters or improperly weight

Conference Session

Technology Literacy for Engineering Students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Krupczak, Hope College

Tagged Divisions

Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

the engineeringcourses for non-engineers include Project-Based Introduction to Engineering at theUniversity of New Haven4, Technology 21 at the University of Denver,5 Materials: TheFoundations of Society and Technology at Washington State University,6 and HowThings Work at North Carolina State University.7 More complete summaries of recentlydeveloped courses for non-engineers can be found in Byars,8 and Krupczak and Ollis.9Science and Technology of Everyday Life at Hope College.The work reported here is based on the results of teaching the “Science and Technologyof Everyday Life,” at Hope College. This course is intended for students from non-technical majors and includes students from business, history, fine arts, and pre-serviceeducation

Conference Session

Unique Developments in Engineering Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald Harby, UCM; Patricia Polastri, UCM; Chakapong Chuenprasertsuk, UCM

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

automated way of developing a program. The project here presented, combines someof the key concepts from the above mentioned techniques to produce a unique and effectiveautomated method.The state diagram approach is one of the most used methods2, showing the flow diagram forsequential processes. First a diagram is constructed, showing all possible paths the process cantake; and then Boolean conditions are added for each present path. The diagram is then easily Page 12.77.2converted to a PLC program and tested. Changes are made to the Boolean conditions and thenthe new program is tested. This process of trial and error continues until a bug free

Conference Session

Development of Undergraduate Distance Education Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Rajala, Mississippi State University; Tom Miller, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

Continuing Professional Development

Engineering degree, the VBEE program offered: • Five undergraduate courses • A computer science certificate program • A bachelor of science in engineering with emphasis in nuclear engineering. This program was industry sponsored and delivered in partnership with three community colleges. • The Engineering Entrepreneurs Program seminar series (an engineering education coalition sponsored project) to students at NC A&T State University.The College also had in existence at that time one site-based 2+2 undergraduate program locatedat the University of North Carolina Asheville.To meet the demands of the adult part-time learner and other place-bound students, the Collegeof Engineering felt it was important to develop

Conference Session

Sustainable Engineering

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Llewellyn Mann, University of Queensland; David Radcliffe, University of Queensland; Gloria Dall'Alba, University of Queensland

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

, alternately, that can return to industrial cycles to supply high-quality raw materials for new products; • Transportation that improves the quality of life while delivering goods and services; • A world of abundance, not one of limits, pollution, and waste.Building on this, McLennan2 puts forward the following definition of sustainable design:“Sustainable Design is a design philosophy that seeks to maximize the quality of the builtenvironment, while minimizing or eliminating negative impact to the natural environment.”Sustainable design is seen as a philosophy, an approach to design that can be applied to anyobject or project. It tries to enhance quality which as McLennan (p5) argues is about “creatingbetter buildings for people, better

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bradley Kramer, Kansas State University; Todd Easton, Kansas State University

support all of these newstudents. We are currently supporting most of these students on department funds to assistfaculty members with their courses. However, we foresee that the program will soon exceed ourneeds for these assistants. Furthermore, our departmental priority for extramurally fundedresearch assistantships is to support Ph.D. students. Consequently, we are working to developapplied research projects that can utilize the B.S./M.S. students to work on projects for industrythat support our research priorities.8. ConclusionThe success of the Concurrent B.S./M.S.I.E. degree has been astounding from both thedepartmental and students’ perspectives. This program has been extremely beneficial for boththe IMSE department and its students. The

Conference Session

FPD2 -- Highlighting First-Year Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Burton, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology

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First-Year Programs

Computer Engineering.The strong focus on real world problems and practical applications throughout the programnot only has the significant benefit of producing work ready graduates who are immediately ofvalue to an employer, but also has the benefit of maintaining students’ interest because theycan see a clear connection between what they are learning and where that knowledge can beapplied. It enables first year engineering students to see the road ahead and helps to focusthem on that road.Laboratory sessions, run in conjunction with lectures, focus on real world projects andproblems and enable first year students to make an immediate connection between theory and

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Curriculum Innovation

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Forouzan Golshani, Wright State University; Michele Wheatly, Wright State University; Mary Ellen Bargerhuff, Wright State University; John Flach, Wright State University; Jeffrey Vernooy, Wright State University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

his/her graduate research project, each student willstudy, design, or create experiences for people with disabilities that will empower them toovercome existing obstacles or barriers in their lives and learning. The findings are expected tobroadly impact learning among students.Overall Program StructureLWD was initially created as a concentration among four of WSU’s existing Ph.D. programs:BioMedical Sciences (BMS), Engineering (Eng), Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), andHuman Factors and Industrial/Organizational Psychology (HF/IO). While these programs reflectdifferent methodological and theoretical traditions, there are many potential points ofoverlapping interest and intersection that favor an interdisciplinary approach. For example

Conference Session

Implementing the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge into Courses and Curricula

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Hoadley, Professor @ VMI

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

objectives of management development is the“inculcation of behavioral change in the manufacturing executives. This change may be in theform of knowledge, skills and attitudes.”8 Henshaw surveyed job advertisements for engineeringprofessionals and found that employers wanted applicants with good communication skills, whowork well on teams, who possess the ability to relate to people, and who hold positive attitudes.9If attitudes are important to the professional engineer then what attitudes should be considered?It would be difficult to develop an exhaustive list of appropriate attitudes since the list woulddepend upon the situation and temper of those involved on a given project team. One ASCEcommittee has suggested that significant attitudes are

Conference Session

Perspectives for Women Faculty

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stacy Birmingham, Grove City College

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

accomplished in the past year and what I wanted to accomplish in thenext three years. Only occasionally did I meet with my department chairs over the years todiscuss my career, however. I also started my faculty career before the implementation of aformal faculty mentoring system, and did not have the friendly advice of a trusted colleague toguide me, nor did I actively seek out such advice.I was in a quandary: according to the plan—never articulated in the academy, but generallyunderstood by all—everything was fine. Like Balboa upon finding the Pacific Ocean, rather thanjoy, I was professionally void. While large-scale research was fun and rewarding, I found that itlacked a certain satisfaction. Perhaps it was that as projects get bigger, one moves

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pat Van Driessche, Douglas L. Jamerson, Jr. Elementary School; Kim Parsons, Douglas L. Jamerson, Jr. Elementary School; Chuck Parsons, Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary School; Robin Little, Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary School; Debbie O'Hare, Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary School; Marilyn Barger, University of South Florida; Richard Gilbert, University of South Florida

how they “engineered” the use of the natural resources available tomeet their needs. These language arts lessons support the concurrent engineering unit. In thisunit, students learn how the Calusas built their dugout and what kinds of loads were carried. Asa design project, students built clay dugouts and tested them with different loads. Students alsoinvestigated and calculated buoyant forces using their dugouts. The following table illustratesthese lessons and other examples of grade level curriculum integration.Reading-Engineering Integration Grade Science Unit of Literature Titles Reading Focus Engineering Level Study Strategy/Skill Connection K Gravitational Force

Conference Session

International Engineering Education I - Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Riha, Iowa State University; Diane Rover, Iowa State University; Julia Apple-Smith, Iowa State University; James Melsa, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

International

University in 1989 and served as assistant and associate professor at Michigan State University. In 2001, Rover returned to Iowa State as a professor in computer engineering and became Associate Dean of the College of Engineering in 2004. Her recent projects have included software systems for performance visualization, system-level design techniques and tools for embedded systems, models for interdisciplinary teaching and learning, and curriculum integration.James Melsa, Iowa State University James Melsa is Dean Emeritus of the College of Engineering. Dr. Melsa earned his PhD in electrical engineering from the University of Arizona- Tucson in 1965. In addition to an active career in industry

Conference Session

Educating Graduates in Engineering For A Flat World

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sofia Vidalis, Pennsylvania State University; Iordanis Petsas, University of Scranton; Fazil Najafi, University of Florida

Tagged Divisions

International

of commuting part-time students and adultlearners increase, technologies provide opportunities for interaction not possible when studentscome to class and leave soon afterward to meet work or family responsibilities.Schedule and AnnouncementsHow many times have students asked when are homework assignments or projects due? Aschedule is another key element in a course (Table 2). Due dates and other important informationcan be posted on a calendar, another important feature of LMS. Therefore, when a student asksabout the due date for any assignment, project or exam, the instructor can tell the student that it isposted on the calendar. The calendar serves as a communication tool. It is an advance organizerto post course-related events

Conference Session

Engineering Student Involvement in K-12 Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Malinda Zarske, University of Colorado at Boulder; Janet Yowell, University of Colorado at Boulder; Jacquelyn Sullivan, University of Colorado at Boulder; Daniel Knight, University of Colorado at Boulder; Diana Wiant, Centaurus High School

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

JACQUELYN F. SULLIVAN is founding co-director of the Integrated Teaching and Learning Program and Laboratory. She co-led the development of a first-year engineering projects course, and co-teaches Innovation and Invention and a service-learning Engineering Outreach Corps elective. Dr. Sullivan initiated the ITL's extensive K-12 engineering program and leads a multi-institutional NSF-supported initiative that created TeachEngineering.org, a digital library of K-12 engineering curricula. Dr. Sullivan has 14 years of industrial engineering experience and directed an interdisciplinary water resources decision support research center at CU for nine years. She received her PhD in environmental

Conference Session

Technical Issues in Architectural Engineering II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Darrell Nickolson, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

audio based image.The course format also includes areas for chats and postings of projects and otherresources that have to be assessed as well. Rubrics are given to every student to do a selfassessment, on topics of participation, student posting, etc. (Hamilton 3). See Appendix E4.0 FeedbackImproving pedagogy is found through the feedback from students during test runs of thehybrid course content. Surveys were conducted with students that had completed thetraditional section of this particular course, and then asked to review modules that wouldhave been used in a hybrid course. The thought process behind this was each of thesestudents have successfully learned the content through traditional means, and is nowquestioning if they are able to

Conference Session

Undergraduate Spacecraft Design II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

tools were added to the course, which allowed students to seesatellite orbits. These computer-based labs emphasized key concepts from class such as satellitemaneuvering, ground tracks, rendezvous, orbit propagation, perturbations, and constellationdesign. A small table-top satellite, with fully functional subsystems, was also used todemonstrate and reinforce satellite design principles introduced in the text. These principleswere then applied to a preliminary satellite design project. New assessment methods using on-line quizzes measured student learning for every lesson. These on-line quizzes required studentsto prepare for every class. Multiple assessments conducted after the initial offering of this newcourse showed students were much better

Conference Session

New Trends in Energy Curriculum

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faruk Yildiz, University of Northern Iowa; Recayi 'Reg' Pecen; Jin Zhu, University of Northern Iowa; Liping Guo

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

closer starts moving and continues until the door is completely closed. Thehydraulic door closer has rotating parts that can provide a potential mechanical energy source.This energy source is converted appropriately to electrical energy to provide power to a low-power wireless sensor.In the first phase of the project, an appropriate gear set is designed to increase the speed of therotation so that it is able to provide enough rotation speed for the generator. Then a power circuithas been designed to implement and manage energy conversion. This circuit will regulate thevoltage for a wireless sensor node. Before implementation of the experiment, necessarycomputer simulations were conducted. If the sensor node functions appropriately with the

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aaron Hill, U.S. Military Academy; Fred Meyer, U.S. Military Academy

without incurring additional faculty resources. A specifictechnique linking student grades to the assessment of program outcomes has been usedsuccessfully in two civil engineering courses with good success. This paper presents a revisedprocedure that serves to address previously expressed concerns related to mathematical processeswithin the assessment technique.The assessment technique is constructed within a spreadsheet and is easy to modify for use inany course. Inherent to this assessment technique is a mapping of specific student activities,whether as part of a project or other graded assignment, to specific program outcomes. Themapping involves the assignment of a number between one (weak mapping) and five (strongmapping) by experienced

Conference Session

Design of Lab Experiments II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hosni Abu-Mulaweh, Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

students follow in the capstone senior design project is the one outlinedby Bejan et al. [6] and Jaluria [7]. The first essential and basic feature of this process is theformulation of the problem statement. The formulation of the design problem statement involvesdetermining the requirements of the system, the given parameters, the design variables, anylimitations or constraints, and any additional considerations arising from safety, financial,environmental, or other concerns.In order for this experimental apparatus to function as a useful piece of lab equipment, thefollowing requirements and specifications need to be met. These include requirements that willmake the apparatus useful for demonstrating air conditioning processes as well as ensure

Conference Session

Novel Applications of Computers/Software in Energy Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert McMasters, Virginia Military Institute; Michael Sexton, Virginia Military Institute; Craig Somerton, Michigan State University; Andre Benard, Michigan State University; Norbert Mueller, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

computer in the solution of heattransfer problems4. I found the project enhanced my understanding 0 3 28 47 8of the course material5. The project was relevant to our study of 0 0 3 54 25conduction heat transfer Table 2: Survey results from students having used the program in conjunction with the homework assignment given above.Following the completion of the assignment, students were surveyed to determine their reactionsto the exercise utilizing the program. The survey questions and number of student replies areshown in Table 2. The reactions from the students were generally positive. This data is based ona 1-5 scale

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Guoping Wang, Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne (Eng)

circuitand they are not easy for beginners to read. They seem to confuse students more than help themand end up mixing constructs that are only suitable for synthesis with other VHDL features thatshould only be used for simulation. Having taught VHDL for several years and used VHDL onseveral research projects, the author adopted a teaching methodology which is easy for thestudents to follow. The purpose is trying to help students design synthesizable digital systemsinstead of some fancy models only for simulation.2. VHDL Teaching Methodology When introducing VHDL to the students, it is very important to point out that VHDL isNOT a programming language, it is used for describing the required digital systems. During theteaching activities, the

Conference Session

Graphics and Visualization

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Onyancha, University of New Hampshire; Erick Towle, University of New Hampshire; Brad Kinsey, University of New Hampshire

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

training. However, which type of trainingprovides the most beneficial improvements to spatial ability and whether other means would bemore effective, is not known. In this research project, two tools for use in spatial ability trainingwere developed and evaluated. One tool, a Physical Model Rotator (PMR), rotates a physicalmodel of an object in synchronous motion with a model of the same object in CAD software.The other training tool, the Alternative View Screen (AVS), provides the user of CAD softwarewith both a solid model (including shading) and a line version view of the object. Students withpoor spatial ability were identified through standardized testing and they were then trained over afour week period for one hour each week. The

Conference Session

Internet Delivery of Mechanics Courses

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Steif, Carnegie Mellon University; Anna Dollar, Miami University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

each section in a modulesignal to students if additional studying is needed to meet learning objectives.1. IntroductionThere is an increasing demand for engineering education around the world, as well as increasingopportunities to leverage technology for this purpose. As one response, we are seeking to createa complete on-line introductory-level Statics course for novice learners. This project is part of awider Open Learning Initiative (OLI) at Carnegie Mellon University, supported by the Williamand Flora Hewlett Foundation, to develop cognitively-informed high quality on-line courses.With this Statics course we hope to increase the number of learners that can be reached(including independent learners), and to support other instructors with

Conference Session

BME Assessment and the VaNTH ERC

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Verstraete, University of Akron

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

metric, or metrics, in mind for measuring the level of success orfailure, such as examination or homework questions, or project requirements. Course Objectivesand Outcomes should then be included in the course syllabus distributed to each student on thefirst day of class (Figure 1).At the completion of the course, each instructor completes an assessment report for each BMEcourse they taught. The report includes the following sections; Heading, Catalog Description,Grade Distribution, Modifications Made to Course, Course Outcomes Assessment, StudentFeedback, Reflection, Proposed Actions for Course Improvement. Other sections may beincluded as each instructor or the Department wishes. These extra sections may be used toassess the “soft” skills

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Henrickson, Harvard University; Rumi Chunara, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Iahn Cajigas, HST Division, Harvard and MIT; Heather Gunter, HST Division, Harvard and MIT; Joseph Bonventre, HST Division, Harvard and MIT

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

textbook reading. The modulereplaces both the problem set and textbook reading with two interactive online exercises that introducecore content and provide real time formative assessment to students. The first exercise is assigned beforethe lecture and presents basic concepts including hydrostatic and oncotic pressure. Student performanceand feedback collected during this exercise allows the lecturer to tailor the lecture to the learners. Anovel Java simulation of glomerular filtration that permits manipulation of independent variables whiledisplaying the dependent variables is projected during the lecture. The second online exercise is assignedafter the lecture and reviews and extends the concepts presented in the lecture.To improve student

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in Engineering Technology

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Crossman, Old Dominion University; Anthony Dean, Old Dominion University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Vehicle Dynamics 3 AE 477 High Performance Piston Engines 3 MET 435W Senior Capstone Project 3 ENMA 301 Engineering Management 3 ENMA 302 Engineering Economics 3 ENMA 401 Project Management 3 ENMA 420 Statistics 3 Total 45All of the courses listed above are currently being offered at the main campus. The MET coursesare also part of the MET program and

Conference Session

Design of Lab Experiments II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

R. William Graff, LeTourneau University; Jessica Niemi, LeTourneau University; Paul Leiffer, LeTourneau University; Meagan Vaughan, LeTourneau University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

years the author has introduced basic circuit conceptsusing a fluid analogy and has seen similar explanations in various textbooks. This year a true“wet lab” has been implemented to illustrate the concepts of voltage and current as well asKirchhoff’s current law and the transient behavior of RC circuits. The hydraulic lab takes placeas a portion of a supplementary lab for Circuits I which includes hands-on experiments withcircuit components, timers, LED’s, and op amps. Student response to the hydraulic circuit labwill be discussed. This project was supported in part by a grant from the Keck Foundation with apurpose of updating laboratories and developing interdisciplinary laboratory experiments.IntroductionThe circuit concepts of voltage and