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Randall D. Manteufel; Jason B. Pleming

Session XXXX Laboratory Tank Draining Uncertainty Analysis Exercise Randall D. Manteufel Mechanical Engineering Department University of Texas at San Antonio Jason B. Pleming Mechanical Engineering Department University of Texas at San Antonio AbstractInexpensive and simple tank draining exercises amenable to uncertainty analysis arepresented. The tanks are simple to construct and allow direct

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Ahmed Musa; Virgilio Gonzalez

Session 067 Development of an Undergraduate Communications Simulation Laboratory Ahmed Musa (1), Virgilio Gonzalez (2) Electrical and Computer Engineering Department The University of Texas at El Paso ahmed@ece.utep.edu (1), virgilio@ece.utep.edu (2) Mehdi Shadaram Electrical and Computer Engineering Department The University of Texas at San Antonio mshadaram@utsa.edu AbstractThis paper describes the

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E. H. Shaban

001 Junior Electronic Laboratory Design Experience in Undergraduate Electrical Engineering E. H. Shaban Electrical Engineering Department Southern University Baton Rouge, LA 70813 Email: eshaban@engr.subr.eduAbstractTheoretical electronic engineering courses are complimented by co-requisite electroniclaboratories in undergraduate electrical engineering curriculum. To enhance the designskills of junior students, the electronic laboratories require an additional electronic designprojects that are individually selected

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Eyad Masad; Dan Zollinger

Masad and Zollinger 2004 ASEE Annual Conference-Gulf Southwest Section Integrated Approach for Teaching Laboratory Courses and Basic Properties of Construction Materials By Eyad Masad and Dan Zollinger Department of Civil Engineering Texas A&M University College Station, TX 77843-3136 Tel: 979 845 8308 Fax: 979 845 0278 Email: 979 845 8308 ABSTRACTA common course in the curriculum of civil

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Baton Rouge

002 A Simple Current Controlled Lamp Dimmer Tuere Davis Electrical Engineering Department Southern University Baton Rouge, LA 70813 tuered@yahoo.comAbstract:The first electronic laboratory in the undergraduate curriculum is used to enhance thestudent ability to design simple electronic circuits. In this paper, we propose a simplecurrent controlled lamp dimmer that utilizes the knowledge gained in the first electroniccourse. The circuit provides a wide range of lamp light intensity. This idea may be usedin other circuits that require similar current

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Paul Ruchhoeft

emerging technology has been some of the University’sresearch laboratories. This paper will describe some of these projects and how the entireclass, as well as all engineering students, are introduced to the emerging technologyassociated with these projects. IntroductionIn episode 1410 of the “Engines of Our Ingenuity,”1 John Lienhard states, “The Greek word tecnh (pronounced techne) describes art and skill in making things. Tecnh is the work of a sculptor or a stonemason, a composer, or a clock-maker. Ology is the study or the lore of something. Technology is the knowledge of making things. Some argue that we shouldn't call our species Homo sapiens or the-wise-people, but rather Homo technologicus

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Brian Nutter; Tanja Karp; Sunanda Mitra

using this equipment tostudents taking courses in Digital Signal Processing, Project Laboratories,Telecommunications, and Networks as well as those working on master’s theses anddoctoral dissertations.The DSK environment allows students to implement a variety of solutions to problems insignal filtering, data transmission, encoding, encryption, modulation, demodulation andcompression. The DSK comes with the interface circuits necessary for capturing andreproducing analog audio signals and a variety of modulated waveforms. The embeddedDSP can effectively process, analyze, adjust and reproduce the digital signalrepresentations necessary to realize most modern communication methods. The CodeComposer Studio, which is included in the DSK system

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H. R. Myler

Southern Methodist University (SMU), but discovered that the programwas skewed towards digital signal processing. Our new program complements and subsidizes theInfinity curriculum with laboratory exercises using the National Instruments ELVIS system thatintroduce the student to four fundamental areas of Electrical Engineering: logic, RLC networks,amplification and electromagnetics. The purpose of this course is to effect early engagement ofstudents into the field to enhance both recruitment and retention. Results of student satisfactionsurveys as well as faculty and lab assistant experience are reported. IntroductionThe State of Texas commissioned a statewide study for higher education, public colleges

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Ronald Barr; Marcus Pandy; Anthony Petrosino; Barbara Austin

Cross (IC), one challenge; 2. The Virtual Biomechanics Laboratory (VBL), three challenges; and 3. Jumping Jack (JJ), three challenges. Proceedings of the 2004 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference Texas Tech University Copyright  2004, American Society for Engineering EducationThe same testing methodology was used for each module. First, a general background lecture onthe module’s topic was given using a Powerpoint slide show prepared by the first author. Thestudents were then randomly assigned to their group and were given a pre-test that included apre-affect survey. Depending on their group assignment, the students showed

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Shunmugham R. Pandian

diversity, and so on.The half-life of knowledge gained in many engineering fields is estimated between two-and-a-half and three years6. Since engineering students have only four years to study therequisite engineering and non-engineering courses, they necessarily need to learn manyimportant newer fields on their own by way of “learning by doing” projects.Several leading universities have emphasized innovative approaches to engineeringeducation, such as “hands-on learning”, “learning by/while doing”, and “project-basedlearning”. The tangible and intangible benefits of such active learning approaches aremost widely gained through practical laboratory and project-based instruction7, 8.To quote Professor Seymour Papert, the creator of the Logo language

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Mark Hamner; M. M. Holt; Ebony McGee; Diana Dickey-Davis

Program at Texas Woman's University AbstractWomen remain sorely under-represented in mathematics, computer science, and thephysical sciences. As a result, researchers have attempted to profile female students thatchoose these majors and to explain why others do not. Several studies suggest that maledomination of classrooms and laboratories and the lack of female role models contributeto the disparity. At Texas Woman’s University, a majority of faculty members arefemale, as are over 90% of students. Using a data set that contains information about allcurrent Texas Woman's University undergraduates, the authors have a unique opportunityto explore other variables that often differ

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Ms. LaQuasha M. Morgan; Ms. Faye Moore,; Dr. David A. Kirkpatrick

,and practice and offers a 60/40 mix of theory and laboratory experience. Programsinclude specialized technical courses that emphasize rational thinking and applyingscientific principles to find practical solutions to technical problems, as well as courses inapplied redesign, mathematics, and science. Prairie View A&M University is known forthe nation’s top producers of African-American engineers in a diverse student body. InASEE’s (American Society for Engineering Education) Profiles of Engineering andEngineering Technology Colleges 2002 Edition, Prairie View A&M University is listedas the 31st highest enrollment in Engineering Technology and tenth in degrees awarded towomen. The department of Engineering Technology at PVAMU has

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Mohammed E. Haque; Murtuza Aluminiumwalla

Copyright  2004, American Society for Engineering Education6. Haque, M.E. “Interactive animation and visualization in a virtual soil mechanics laboratory” the 31st ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference Proceedings, session T1C, Reno, NV, (2001)7. Kocijancic, S. and O’Sullivan, C. “Integrating virtual and true laboratory in science and technology education” the 32nd ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference Proceedings, session T2E, Boston, MA, (2002)8. Tatum, C. B. Balancing engineering and management in construction education. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 113, 10-17 (1987).9. AbouRizk, S. M., & Sawhney, A. Simulation and gaming in construction engineering education. Paper presented at the

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Bonnie Boardman; Lynn Peterson

commoncomponent and a one-credit-hour department-specific component. The interdisciplinary course,meeting one hour per week, involves team-teaching, the professional community, and scarceteaching resources. The departmental component is in a laboratory format. Discipline-specificlabs allow departments to assign problems related to their own discipline and introduce non-common content. Most importantly, it also provides departments with the opportunity to get toknow their students and allows the students to feel connected to a department.Each departmental representative on the committee presented a list of topics covered in theirdiscipline-specific course. This data was accumulated and then comparisons made so that a listof topics common to all

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David G. Johnson; Jessica D. Sanders

-Southwest Annual Conference 10 Texas Tech University Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineering EducationVe Elastic potential energyU 1−2 Energy dissipated by non-conservative forces over a ramp segment References1. Kraige, L.G., Meriam, J.L., 2002, Engineering Mechanics Dynamics, Fifth Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.DAVID G. JOHNSONDavid Johnson is a junior in the Mechanical Engineering department at the University of New Mexico. Heis a student intern at Sandia National Laboratories in the Geothermal Research department. His interestsinclude

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Rafic Bachnak; Korinne Caruso; cody ross

-on laboratory activities,and science and technology exhibits1 [9]. Specifically, the program involves attracting11th grade students to attend a two-week Science and Technology workshop. Theworkshop is designed to introduce students to job opportunities in the food industry and1 This project is funded in part by the CSREES-USDA, award # 2002-38422-12160 “Proceedings of the 2004 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference Texas Tech University Copyright  2004, American Society for Engineering Education”agriculture, expose them to college life, involve them in hands-on activities, andencourage them to pursue science and engineering careers. Students are recruited toparticipate in a follow-up

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Carlton Prewit; Rafic Bachnak

Society for Engineering Education Hardware and CircuitsSystem PowerTo provide power for the electronics and fan, a 12-volt regulated supply is used. Asimple voltage regulator IC is used to provide the positive 12-volt rails that power the fanand op-amp circuits. This way, only one external power connection is needed. Aconnection to the 15-volt laboratory power supply is all that is needed to supply regulated12-volt power to the entire circuit.Heat CircuitA simple resistance heater circuit is used as the process heating element. It is made up oftwo 270Ω resistors wired in parallel. They are connected directly to the 12-volt powersupply. The resistors heat up and dissipate 1.2 Watts of power, almost all of which

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Wayne J. Zimmermann

Computer Science has taken the position implied 3. Placement service by this factor. Based on the belief that by 4. Course offering offering the appropriate courses retention would be improved we began the process of creating a 5. Faculty  small collection of courses designed to teach and 6. Laboratory illustrate the elementary concepts and viewpoints 7. Financial assistance related to engineering. For TWU this approach 8. Student’s desires seemed to be the best and most feasible for addressing the issues linked to retention. Since

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E. H. Shaban

”, Prentice Hall ISBN4. E. H. Shaban,” Applications of CAD in Simulations of Laboratories for Electrical Engineering Education,” Intertech. 2000,University of Cincinnati, OH June 13-16, 2000.5. E. H. Shaban,” Electrical Engineering Education in Underdeveloped and Developing Countries,” ASEE/Annual, June 10-13, 1999, Charlotte, NC.6. E. H. Shaban,” Senior Design Logic Projects Using VHDL,” Proceedings ASEE/GSW, hosted by Le Torneau University, March 7-9, 1999, Dallas, TX.7. PSPICE User’s Guide, Cadence PCB System Division, Portland, OR 97223. E. H. SHABAN Dr. E. H. Shaban is an associate professor in the electrical engineering department. He attained the BSEE and MSEE in 1968, and 1978 from the University of Khartoum

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Donald J. Bagert; Stephen V. Chenoweth

aregistered Professional Engineer in the state of Texas. Contact him at Don.Bagert@rose-hulman.edu.STEPHEN V. CHENOWETHSteve Chenoweth is Associate Professor of Computer Science and Software Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute,following a career at NCR Corporation and at Bell Laboratories. His research interests include software architectureand requirements, software processes, artificial intelligence, and alternatives to pedagogy. Contact him atSteve.Chenoweth@rose-hulman.edu. Proceedings of the 2004 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference Texas Tech University Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineering Education

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Kenneth Van Treuren

,” Proceedings of 1999 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition.5. Pintar, A. J., Aller, B. M., Rogers, T. N., Schulz, K. H., and Shonnard, D. R., 1999, “Developing an Assessment Plan to Meet ABET 2000,” Proceedings of 1999 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition.6. Land, R., and Hager, W., 2002, “Pilot Survey: Graduate Satisfaction with ET Education at Penn State,” Proceedings of 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition.7. Gomez-Rivas, A., and Pincus, G., 2003, “Integration of Class and Laboratory in Engineering Technology,” Proceedings of 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference &

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Richard Bannerot; Ross Kastor; Paul Ruchhoeft

whether that class is a laboratory, alecture or a design class. Unfortunately, the form is usually directed toward classroomperformance in lecture classes with questions like: • Did instructor presented material clearly and effectively? • Did the instructor encouraged interaction with the class? • Was the teaching assistance available and helpful? • Did the facilities adequately met course needs?These questions hardly seem appropriate for a course with no lectures, with no teachingassistants and for studio courses that must be held in a lecture room because no otherfacilities are provided. Finally, instructor/student interaction is desirable for the studentwhen the student has the choice. When students are forced to participate

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Jenna Terry; Paul Ruchhoeft

) has recently initiated a campus-wide approach to theteaching of writing with a special program specifically designed for teaching “writing inthe discipline” in order to provide students with the needed skills. The rationale behindthis initiative is that general composition courses cannot adequately prepare students fordiscipline-specific writing.Technical communications training has not been offered as a formal course at theUniversity of Houston for some time. In our Cullen College of Engineering it has beenmore or less up to the individual faculty members in their own courses to providetechnical communication instruction on a “need to know” basis. Laboratory coursesusually require written and sometimes oral reports. Typically the “design