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James R. Morgan; Brian P. Janak

difficulties oflogistics and cost. Besides the risks involved in construction site visits, the site may not be at aparticular stage of construction during the academic semester, or the construction process maynot be fast enough to understand multiple aspects within a short duration of field visits.Considerable pedagogical advantages can be achieved by the integration of the moderninformation technology (IT) and visualization techniques in teaching engineering technology.The objective of this research was to develop 3-D animations and virtual walkthrough on steelstructural construction. These visualization techniques can be valuable aids not only in teachingin the classroom but also an effective self-directed tool for open learning via the web

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M. M. Darwish; M. H. Akram; B. L. Green

Session T1A1 PALM-Peer Assisted Learning Methodology M. H. Akram, M. M. Darwish, and B. L. Green Engineering Technology Department Texas Tech University AbstractEnrollments in engineering programs have not been keeping pace with expected jobgrowth in industry. Administrators have been trying hard to increase enrollments, improvethe retention rate of entering freshmen; and improve the percentage of engineeringstudents completing an engineering program in a predetermined period. The attrition rateof students in engineering programs

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Tim Coppinger; Hesham Shaalan

Session T4A2 Using Robots to Teach Manufacturing Automation Hesham Shaalan, Tim Coppinger Engineering Technology Program Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi AbstractThe Manufacturing Automation course is offered as part of the Electrical EngineeringTechnology curriculum. This course covers computer integrated manufacturing systemsprimarily from a hardware and control point of views. It also covers robotic applications toComputer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) cells. The course includes lab

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Suketu Shah; Mohammed E. Haque; Gaurav Agarwal

. Introduction and BackgroundClassroom use of IT for teaching science, engineering and technology has increased dramaticallyin recent years and has proved to be very effective in various situations (Haque 2001, 2003,2004). Contemporary applications of IT allow us to develop learner-centered virtual designstudios that can be reached to a large student population via the web. Enhancing World WideWeb developments, the new opportunities for interactivity and flexible access to various mediaformat (text, sound, static illustrations, 2D and 3D dynamic illustrations, Virtual Reality worlds)challenge the traditional experience in shaping learning environments for web-based education(Klett, 2002). The student-centered distance-learning archetype should include

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Hesham Shaalan

Session T4C1 Design Project for PLC Course: Automation Work Process Control Cody Ross and Hesham Shaalan Engineering Technology Program Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi AbstractDesign projects provide a means to teach students many important skills. TheProgrammable Logic Controller (PLC) course utilizes a project-based approach. One ofthe major goals of the project is to prepare students to apply effective problem solvingtechniques to a problem that simulates a real world situation. This includes the ability todefine the problem

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Dr. Saleh M. Sbenaty; Chad Lloyd

Session T1C3Ethernet Control of Microcontrollers using the Built-in Interface Chad Lloyd and Dr. Saleh M. Sbenaty Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Studies Middle Tennessee State University AbstractThis paper describes the use of a new generation of microcontrollers that runs a smallweb server and is capable of responding to events triggered by the end user. Only veryrecently such a microcontroller has been available on the market. The use of one of theearliest networked microcontrollers, the Dallas Semiconductor DSTini, in a

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Mary Mary; Emee Ermel

, implementations, and successes in teaching through the innovative and effective useof digital technologies.”5Plans are underway to use the simulation again with approximately 60 students this semester.Physical and Chemical Behavior of Fluids II will not be taught by Dr. Bryant this semester.Another professor will be taking over the course and is enthusiastic about using the newsimulation because he has experience with the old simulation. Fortunately, the same teachingassistant, Ms. Ermel, is available to provide some continuity in using the simulation. Bibliography 1. Schank, R. and Cleary, C. (1995) Engines for Education, Lawrence Erlbaum Associates. 2. American Society for Training and Development

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Pete Hylton

Session F2D3 Technical Risk Management As the Connectivity in a Capstone Design Course Pete Hylton Mechanical Engineering Technology Department Purdue School of Engineering and Technology Indiana University / Purdue University at Indianapolis AbstractMany high-tech industries have recently begun to institute Technical Risk Management(TRM) as a part of major design efforts. The US Department of Defense has startedrequiring that TRM procedures be defined in proposals and that all major reviews

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Cyrus K. Hagigat

/or engineering technology curriculum for achievingthe outlined goals are also made. Proceedings of the 2005 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Education II. IntroductionSimple heat transfer problems involving simple geometries and simple boundaryconditions can be solved by analytical techniques. Analytical solution techniques involvesetting up the governing differential equations for the heat transfer problem, and thensolving the equation for the given boundary conditions. However, most problemsencountered in engineering practice involve complicated

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Sami Tannous

Session T2D3 Enhancing the Classroom Experience with the Just in Time Teaching Methodology Sami Tannous Civil and Architectural Engineering Technology Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne AbstractThis article discusses the author’s own experience with some of the difficultiesencountered by students in learning construction engineering technology subjects.Just in Time Teaching is an active learning technique that engages the students inthe course. There are three advantages to this teaching style. It helps the studentsto be prepared prior

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Jim Farison

Session T1D3 Planning a Multidisciplinary Imaging Course to Attract and Serve a Diverse Student Constituency Jim Farison Department of Engineering, Baylor University, Waco, Texas AbstractThis paper presents the author’s experience and sample answer to the question, “How do youdevelop a single course on ‘imaging’ (or any multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary subject) that willattract and serve engineering students with different backgrounds, interests, and needs, while alsoproviding a useful exposure to both the

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Nripendra N Sarker; Mohan Ketkar

Session T1D4 Students Eager to Use an EXCEL-Based Tool to Boost Their Grades Nripendra N Sarker Mohan Ketkar Department of Engineering Technology College of Engineering, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX 77446 AbstractA simple Excel based program was developed to assess various ABET criteria in courses. Thisprogram also processes the numerical grades of students during a semester which greatlysmoothens the processing of mid-semester and

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H. Randolph Holt

“hands-on” academic programs, like those in engineering technology, require laboratory courses or components within courses to acquaint students with actual hardware components, instrumentation, and software. Breadboards are used to serve as a way of connecting devices in electrical and electronic programs. Breadboards like the one shown in Figure 1 are often used to make connections easier. Spring-loaded entry

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Randall D. Manteufel; Ramon Rodriguez; Kerry O’Connor; Jason Torres

, “Review of Variable Speed Drive Technology,” Powertec Industrial Corporation. http://powertecmotors.com/AUSde4.pdf. Date not listed.2. Dick Lux-Five Star Electric Motors, “Basics of Electric Motors,” Lecture, UTSA. October 29, 2004.3. Michael Valenti, “Upping the Systems,” Mechanical Engineering. http://www.asme.mondosearch.com/cgi-bin.KERRY O’CONNORKerry is a December 2004 graduate from The University of Texas at San Antonio. His degree is a Bachelors ofScience in Mechanical Engineering. This is his senior group project for ME 4813- Senior Design Project.RAMON RODRIGUEZRamon is a December 2004 graduate from The University of Texas at San Antonio. His degree is a Bachelors ofScience in Mechanical Engineering. This is his senior group

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Ray Bachnak; Mike Englert

, American Society for Engineering EducationMichael S. EnglertMichael Englert is currently a student studying Control Systems Engineering Technology at Texas A&MUniversity—Corpus Christi. His interest includes working with and programming microcontrollers andresearching any related information to control systems.Rafic BachnakRafic (Ray) Bachnak is Professor and Coordinator of Engineering Technology at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (A&M-CC). He received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical and ComputerEngineering from Ohio University in 1983, 1984, and 1989, respectively. Dr. Bachnak was previously onthe faculty of Franklin University and Northwestern State University. “Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for

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Jignesh Rathod; Farouk G. Attia

://www.questanalytical.com/ISO9000/2000/2000_FAQ.htm10. Smith, Radley M., Making the transition from QS-9000 to ISO/TS 16949, MRI: Articles, July 9, 2002, http://www.mri-inc.com/articles/qs9k_16949_rad.htm11. Smith, Radley M., Comparison of Requirements: ISO/TS 16949:2002 vs. ISO/TS 16949:1999 & QS 9000, The Informed Outlook, May 200212. Benefits of ISO/TS 16949:2002, AEC Ltd., Benefits, http://www.aecltd.com/benefits.htmFAROUK G. ATTIADr. Farouk Attia is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at the University ofHouston, where he has taught since 1986. He has over 30 years of educational, research and industrialexperience in the fields of Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing and Automation, and MechanicalSystems Design. Dr. Attia

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Phillip I. Wilson; John D. Fernandez

) database. This database provides hundreds of grayscale and color imagesof people in various lighting conditions and poses. The ultimate objective of this work is todevelop an environment that can be used for multiple research initiatives related to usability andsecurity. Introduction Biometrics, the science of reading measurable, biological characteristics of an individualin order to identify them to a computer or other electronic system1, has become a very popularfield of research. In recent years advancements in technology have made researching biometricsless expensive. Facial recognition, in particular, has become a field in which establishing aresearch environment has become much simpler. Current

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Paul R. Corder

Session T1A2 One Mechanical Design Teacher’s Challenge Paul R. Corder Mechanical Engineering Department Lamar University Beaumont, Texas ABSTRACT Engineers are problem solvers. Graduating engineers leave school with a diplomaand a set of “tools”. Combined with the tools of societal knowledge1 and principles thatwill enable them to become contributing members of their communities, these toolsinclude basic science, mathematics, engineering science

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Mythili Vajjalla; Kashinath Kumar; Enno “Ed” Koehn

Session T2C3 EFFECTS OF CONSTRUCTION ON COMMUNITIES Mythili Vajjalla, Enno “Ed” Koehn, Kashinath Kumar Civil Engineering Department Lamar University Samineni Ravikanth Industrial Engineering Department Lamar University AbstractThis paper discusses the effects of construction on the community and the humanenvironment. The paper also investigates the ill as well as the positive effects of aconstruction project on the surrounding region

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Carole Goodson

. Fernandez, J.D. (2004). Engaging students with community organizations by using computer technology, SIGITE 2004,October.3. McCracken, D., & Wolfe, R. (2004). User-centered Website development: A Human-Computer Interaction approach,Pearson Education Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ.4. Preece, J., Rogers, Y., & Sharp, H.(2002). Interaction design: Beyond Human-Computer Interaction, John Wiley & Sons,Inc., New York, NY.5. Rosson, M.B., & Carroll, J.M. (2002). Usability engineering: Scenario-based development of Human-ComputerInteraction, Morgan Kaufmann Publishers, San Diego, CA.6. Shneiderman, B., & Plaisant, C. (1998). Designing the user interface, 4th Ed., Addison Wesley Pearson Education, Inc.,Boston, MA.Biographical

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John D. Fernandez

. Fernandez, J.D. (2004). Engaging students with community organizations by using computer technology, SIGITE 2004,October.3. McCracken, D., & Wolfe, R. (2004). User-centered Website development: A Human-Computer Interaction approach,Pearson Education Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ.4. Preece, J., Rogers, Y., & Sharp, H.(2002). Interaction design: Beyond Human-Computer Interaction, John Wiley & Sons,Inc., New York, NY.5. Rosson, M.B., & Carroll, J.M. (2002). Usability engineering: Scenario-based development of Human-ComputerInteraction, Morgan Kaufmann Publishers, San Diego, CA.6. Shneiderman, B., & Plaisant, C. (1998). Designing the user interface, 4th Ed., Addison Wesley Pearson Education, Inc.,Boston, MA.Biographical

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Titilope Z. Alagun; Shahryar Darayan

Session F2C3 Fully Automated Prototype Chicken Farm Titilope Z. Alagun and Shahryar Darayan Department of Electronics Engineering Technology Texas Southern University Houston, TX 77004 zaburat@yahoo.com, Darayan_SX@tsu.edu AbstractThis paper discusses the design of a Fully Automated Prototype Chicken Farm. The aimof this project is to utilize a computer to control the living environment of chickens and tore-introduce the concept of using solar energy to power devices. This project

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W.N.P. Hung; M.M. Agnihotri; J. Wang

. Proceedings of the 2005 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering EducationMUKUL M. AGNIHOTRIMr. Agnihotri is a mechanical engineering graduate student at Texas A & M University, College Station. Hisresearch interests include solid mechanics, finite element analysis and manufacturing.WAYNE N.P. HUNGDr. Hung currently serves as an Associate Professor of the Department of Engineering Technology & IndustrialDistribution, and the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University. He is a member ofASEE and SME. His research interests include advanced materials and micro/nano

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John D. Fernandez

recruiting program, using current undergraduate students, and onegraduate student, to help in the University’s computer science recruiting efforts. InSeptember 2003, the planning began with the NSF grant to determine the best approachfor recruiting and targeting females and minority students and raising their interest inattending college and majoring in technology related fields. In early 2004, the TETCgrant was added to enhance the ongoing efforts. A&M-CC designed their recruitingprogram using the “Best Practices” for recruiting underrepresented minorities. This is atechnique used by some of the nation’s most successful engineering schools forproducing minority graduates. This paper describes the details of the implementation ofthe recruiting

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Jessica M. Dick

recruiting program, using current undergraduate students, and onegraduate student, to help in the University’s computer science recruiting efforts. InSeptember 2003, the planning began with the NSF grant to determine the best approachfor recruiting and targeting females and minority students and raising their interest inattending college and majoring in technology related fields. In early 2004, the TETCgrant was added to enhance the ongoing efforts. A&M-CC designed their recruitingprogram using the “Best Practices” for recruiting underrepresented minorities. This is atechnique used by some of the nation’s most successful engineering schools forproducing minority graduates. This paper describes the details of the implementation ofthe recruiting

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W.N.P. Hung; H-J. Sue; B.R. Varadharajan

. VARADHARAJANBalaji is a graduate student at the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A & M University. Hisresearch interests include stress/strain analysis and finite element methods.WAYNE N.P. HUNGDr. Hung currently serves as an Associate Professor of the Department of Engineering Technology &Industrial Distribution, and the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University. He is amember of ASPE, and SME. His research interests include advanced materials and micro/nanomanufacturing.HUNG-JUE SUEDr. Sue a Professor at Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University. Dr. Sue'sresearch interests include nanocomposites and advanced polymers. Proceedings of the 2005 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual