Conference Session

Innovations to Curriculum and Program

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela Bielefeldt, University of Colorado at Boulder

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Environmental Engineering

second day of class in fallfreshmen 1-credit introductory courses for environmental (EVEN), civil (CVEN), andundeclared (GEEN) engineering majors. One particular activity in the EVEN course wasdesigned to expose students to the idea that culture is important in engineering problem solving.The students spent three weeks participating in a case study that described selecting the bestmethod to treat wastewater from a Native American community.5 Another activity that includedsome aspects of cultural differences was the ethics assignment in the EVEN and CVEN courses.In this assignment students could read about Fred Cuny’s activities in refugee camps and servingdisplaced populations.19 In the CVEN course, students studied the Three Gorges Dam in

Conference Session

Educating Graduates in Engineering for a Flat World

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela Bielefeldt, University of Colorado at Boulder; Bernard Amadei, University of Colorado at Boulder; Robyn Sandekian, University of Colorado at Boulder

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International

yearcollege students was higher for females than males, and higher for minorities than whites.2However, traditional engineering curricula do not tend to emphasize the service-aspects of theprofession, leading to non-retention of students who are motivated by these goals.At the University of Colorado at Boulder, two programs are particularly interested inhighlighting service opportunities in engineering. In the EVEN B.S. degree program, one of theeducational objectives is to produce students who, within 3 to 5 years after graduation, “haveserved the needs of our society and protected the future of our planet in an ethical manner.” In Page

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lyubov Kurkalova, North Carolina A&T State University; Keith Schimmel, North Carolina A&T State University; Stephen Johnston, North Carolina A&T State University

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Graduate Studies

(5) ethical, philosophical, and religious beliefs (6) institutional capacity to formulate, implement, and enforce controls (c) Countries are linked via international trade and flows of financial capital, so attempts to control global warming (GW) will affect income, competitive positions, and international trade patterns Page 13.490.8Taxes and Quotas (a) how to account for existing differences among countries in energy taxes (b) how to treat trade in fuels and energy-intensive products, which is important if taxes are not universal in coverage (i.e., across all countries) (c) where the

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Curriculum Innovation

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ronald Kander, James Madison University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

faculty,staff, and administrators to develop design parameters for a new type of engineering degree that Page 13.262.4seamlessly integrates science, technology, engineering, and math subjects together with oneanother and with the appropriate economic, social, political, ethical, and legal concerns(exemplified in a strong liberal arts education) to prepare the “engineering versatilists” of the 21stcentury.Program Design ParametersThe task force quickly developed a set of six basic design parameters for the new engineeringdegree program. Namely, the new Engineering program at James Madison University will:• provide a single Engineering Bachelor’s

Conference Session

Use of Summer Research Programs in Civil Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vinod Lohani, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Tamim Younos, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Civil Engineering

conducting research in watershed sciences. – 3.14 • I have a good understanding of the role of ethics in scientific investigations. – 3.00 • I am confident that I understand how to conduct scientific research. – 2.86 • I know everything that I need to know to conduct scientific research in the library. – 2.71 • I understand the processes used to monitor water quality. – 2.57 • I plan on going to work after graduate school. – 2.43 • I can visually examine a quantity of water and tell whether it’s safe for drinking Page 13.701.8 or not. – 1.86 • There are winners and losers in environmental conflicts; it’s as simple as

Conference Session

Multinational and International Design

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ryan Norton, LeTourneau University; Matthew Green, LeTourneau University; Paul Leiffer

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Design in Engineering Education

the University of Kansas Medical Center. His professional interests include bioinstrumentation, digital signal processing, and engineering ethics. Email: paulleiffer@letu.edu. Page 13.923.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Need Definition for International Humanitarian Design Projects: a Contextual Needs Assessment Case Study for Remote PowerAbstractA student team designed, prototyped, and tested a system with the end goal of providing2.5kW-hr/day of electrical power in remote areas, captured from a river with no dams orsignificant potential energy change. The project was sponsored by two

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Teaching Part Two

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven Burian, University of Utah; William Johnson, University of Utah; Fred Montague, University of Utah; Arrin Holt, Cooper Roberts Simonsen Associates; Jim Nielson, Cooper Roberts Simonsen Associates; Rachel David, Cooper Roberts Simonsen Associates

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Civil Engineering

, transportation, shelter, and effective waste management while conserving and protecting environmental quality and the natural resource base essential for future development.”As Mays2 points out, the concept of sustainability is not new. However, officially recognition ofthe concept in practice has come relatively recently. For example, The ASCE Board of Directors Page 13.915.2introduced the concept into their Code of Ethics a little more than a decade ago3.Equipping civil engineers at the university level to plan and design sustainable developments,buildings, and processes is also relatively new. Steineman4 reviewed the history of

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gabriel Alungbe, Morehead State University; Jaby Mohammed, Morehead State University; Yuqiu You, Morehead State University

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Construction

). Fundamentals of Economics for Engineering Technologists and Engineers. New Jersey: Prentice Hall, Inc.4. “Teaching Engineering Economy in Engineering Technology Program” Session 1139: Trends in Engineering Economy, American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference, Nashville, Tennessee, June 22—25, 2003. Page 13.1160.55. Quality Matters homepage. http://www.qualitymatteres.org>. Accessed 2008 Feb 29.6. Moore, Gary S., Kathryn Winograd, and Dan Lange (2001). You Can Teach Online: Building a Creative Learning Environment. New York: McGraw-Hill Higher Education.7. Olt, Melissa R. Ethics and Distance

Conference Session

International CIase Studies: Collabs, Exchanges & Interactions

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Borrelli, McMaster University; Susan Masten, McMaster University

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International

approximately 2,900 undergraduate students and almost 800 graduate students inover 20 programs.The Educational Model for Engineering 1 ProgramThe first year engineering program at McMaster University is common for all students. In thisyear, students are expected to complete 13 courses: Calculus 1 and 2, Linear Algebra, Physics 1and 2, Engineering Computing, Engineering Graphics, Chemistry 1, Introductory MaterialsScience, Engineering Professionalism and Ethics, and two complementary study electives. Page 13.487.2Engineering Computing, Engineering Graphics, and Professionalism and Ethics are alladministered through the Engineering 1 Program.Although the

Conference Session

Project-Based Learning in ECE Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Albert Liddicoat, California Polytechnic State University; Jianbiao Pan, California Polytechnic State University; James Harris, California Polytechnic State University; Lynne Slivovsky, California Polytechnic State University

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Electrical and Computer

their senior design experience. Specifically,the junior-level microcontroller design course, CPE 329, was enhanced to provide a systemsdesign philosophy utilizing modern computer aided design tools. In this course students have theopportunity to design a custom computer system, interface external hardware and developfirmware to best meet system design requirements. A separate technical elective course has beencreated for students to learn printed circuit board design using CAD tools that build upon themicroelectronics, digital and analog design taught in the core courses of the curriculum. Finally,a capstone design course has been created that incorporates team building, engineering designskills, project management, engineering ethics and other

Conference Session

Engineering for Nonengineers: Ideas & Results

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mani Mina, Iowa State University

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

credits for each student. There are three introductory classes (ES)courses: ES 260, Introduction to Engineering: From Thoughts to Things; ES 265, Survey of theImpacts of Engineering Activities; and ES 270, Survey of How Things Work. Each studentshould also take 6 credits (2 classes) in approve course list of junior and senior level classes.These classes are offered by different faculty and are all related to understanding technology,technological development, and social, ethical, and environmental aspects of technology. Therest of the credits to make at least 21 credits can be filled approved class list including 2nd, 3rd,4th, and graduate level classes. Each engineering department is offering classes in their field forsuch requirements. Our

Conference Session

Been There/Done That: Advice for NEEs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Craig Somerton, Michigan State University; Laura Genik, Michigan State University

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New Engineering Educators

organizations, such as the American Society ofMechanical Engineers (ASME), American Society of Civil Engineering (ASCE),American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AICHE), and the Institute of Electrical andElectronics Engineers (IEEE). The purpose of these students sections are to introduceengineering students to a discipline specific engineering profession. This includesprofessional practice, ethics, and general information about the discipline. Second, arethe honor societies, examples which include Tau Beta Pi (overall engineering), Pi TauSigma (mechanical engineering), Chi Epsilon (civil engineering) and Eta Kappa Nu(electrical engineering). Third, there are the diversity organizations such as the Societyof Women Engineers (SWE), National Society of

Conference Session

Accreditation and Assessment Concerns in Civil Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jean-Pierre Bardet, University of Southern California; Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California; Fred Meyer, United States Military Academy

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Civil Engineering

quality and rigor; and appropriate experience based uponbroad technical and professional practice guidelines which provide sufficient flexibilityfor a wide range of roles in engineering practice.Table 2. ABET outcome criteria for engineering baccalaureate graduates. 3a: An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering 3b: An ability to design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze and interpret data 3c: An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within Hard skills realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, heath and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability. 3e: An

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education I

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Enno Koehn, Lamar University; James Koehn, Chadron State College

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Construction

in engineering in the United States. (1993). Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET). Page 13.969.9 2) “Engineering criteria.” (2006). Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET). http://www.abet.org/csc.3) Koehn, E. (1991). “An ethics and professional seminar in the civil engineering curriculum. “ J. Proft. Issues in Engrg. Educ. And Pract., ASCE. 117(2), 96-101.4) Koehn, E. (1995). “Interactive communication in civil engineering classrooms.” J. Proft. Issues in Engrg. Educ. And Pract., ASCE. 121(4), 260-261.5) Koehn, E. (1997). “Engineering perceptions of ABET

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Azzedine Lansari, Zayed University; Akram Al-Rawi, Zayed University; Abdallah Tubaishat, Zayed Univeristy; Faouzi Bouslama, Université Laval

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Information Systems

effectively to a variety of audiences in English and Arabic. Information Technology (IT): Graduates will be able to use information technology to solve problems and communicate in an ethical way. They will also be critically aware of the impact of information technology on the individual and society. Critical Thinking and Reasoning (CTR): Graduates will be able to use information, reasoning, and creative processes to achieve goals and make responsible decisions. Global Awareness (GA): Graduates will be able to relate to communities beyond the local, perceive and react to differences from an informed and reasoned point of view, and be critically aware of implications and benefits of cultural

Conference Session

Bridging and Freshman Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Papadopoulos; John Reisel, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

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Mathematics

AC 2008-1623: DO STUDENTS IN SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAMSSUCCESSFULLY IMPROVE MATH PLACEMENT AND PERSIST? AMETA-ANALYSIS.Chris Papadopoulos, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Chris Papadopoulos earned BS degrees in Civil Engineering and Mathematics from Carnegie Mellon University, and a PhD in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Cornell University. He previously served on the faculty of Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where he is currently a research associate, grant writer, lecturer, and director of educational programs. His research interests include biomechanics, nonlinear structural mechanics, computational mechanics, engineering education, and engineering ethics. He is

Conference Session

Educating the Whole Engineer - Building Life Skills

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy Kindschi, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Patrick Eagan, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Paul Ross, University of Wisconsin - Madison

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Engineering Libraries

constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability (d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams (e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems (f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility (g) an ability to communicate effectively (h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context (i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning (j) a knowledge of contemporary issues (k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern

Conference Session

Industry and Engineering Technology Partnerships

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joy Colwell, Purdue University Calumet; Shoji Nakayama, Purdue University Calumet; Carl Jenks, Purdue University Calumet

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning, i. an ability to understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities, j. a respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary professional, societal and global issues, and k. a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.It is interesting to note that only four of the eleven criteria apply to technical areas. All otherscover “soft skills” (i.e., communication, teamwork, and appreciation for diversity), which are themain focus of the OLS program. And by improving the courses offered by the OLS programwith advisory committee guidance, the OLS courses which are used by the various technologyspecialties also benefit, since many of these OLS

Conference Session

Professional Practice and AEC Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gouranga Banik, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Architectural

first drafts of the questionnaires for customer (i.e. employer andgraduate) satisfaction and used for curriculum revision. The questionnaires were revised toaccommodate suggestions from an advisory group of employers and two rounds of pilot testing.Employers value communication skills highly.The final thirty five closed response items selected for the survey form were used for bothgroups- graduates and employers. The questions asked students and employers about howimportant they felt it was for graduates to have gained a series of skills and abilities, rangingfrom practical skills such as technical expertise and communication skills to value opinion areassuch as the importance of ethical standards or an ability to exercise professional judgment

Conference Session

Design for Society and the Environment

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emily Callaway, CH2M HILL; Sean St. Clair, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Design in Engineering Education

.”Furthermore, the Code of Ethics includes Guidelines to Practice under the Fundamental Canonsof Ethics2, four of which directly address sustainability. • Engineers whose professional judgment is overruled under circumstances where…the principles of sustainable development [are] ignored, shall inform their clients or employers of the possible consequences. • Engineers should seek opportunities to be of constructive service in civic affairs and work for…the protection of the environment through the practice of sustainable development. • Engineers should be committed to improving the environment by adherence to the principles of sustainable development so as to enhance the

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kirstie Plantenberg, University of Detroit Mercy

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Mechanical Engineering

the NCEES FE Reference Handbook[2]. This is a 258-page publicationcontaining equations and data needed during the exam. The FE exam is an 8-hour exam. It is broken up into two sessions: a 4-hour morningsession and a 4-hour afternoon session. The morning session contains 120 general engineeringquestions in the areas of: Mathematics, Engineering Probability and Statistics, Chemistry,Computers, Ethics and Business Practices, Engineering Economics, Engineering Mechanics(Statics and Dynamics), Strength of Materials, Material Properties, Fluid Mechanics, Electricityand Magnetism, and Thermodynamics. Each question is multiple choice and, on average, shouldbe solved in 2 minutes. The afternoon session contains 60 questions and the examinee

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Constituents Tech Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steve Walter, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne (Eng)

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Systems Engineering Constituent Committee

is to provide insight into how moneyflows through a company, the value of tracking cost data and the importance of managingoverhead costs in increasing profitability. This subject area also includes a section on how toread, interpret and use a project cost report.The accounting section provides an opportunity to address present-day legal and ethical issues.This is especially important in the aftermath of Enron, WorldCom, and Tyco8. This discussion iscapped with a short overview of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance (SOX) and the legal requirementsto accurately estimate and report cost.Cost EstimationThe three types of cost estimation techniques are introduced (i.e., parametric, analogous andengineering estimation). The differing levels of effort

Conference Session

Technical Capacity Bldg for Developing Countries & Service Learning

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kurt Paterson, Michigan Technological University; Valerie Fuchs, Michigan Technological University

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International

participants. ABETguides many such studies in the States, most notably through its infamous Criteria A-K (ABET 2007).Of these criteria, roughly half (an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams; an understanding ofprofessional and ethical responsibility; and ability to communicate effectively; the broad educationnecessary to understand the context of engineering solutions; a recognition of the need of life-longlearning; and a knowledge of contemporary issues) are more challenging to implement, and seemeaningful outcomes, in traditional engineering programs. D80 programs are infused withexperiences that enrich students with these skills, abilities, and attitudes while building on the “easy

Conference Session

Sustainability and Engineering Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian Thorn, Rochester Institute of Technology; Andres Carrano, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

to earn accreditation by the Accreditation Board for Engineeringand Technology. Engineering programs must demonstrate that their students attain… an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability and sustainability [1]The Kate Gleason College of Engineering (KGCOE) at the Rochester Institute of Technology(RIT) has about 700 students enrolled in its five engineering programs. In recent years thecollege has seen significant innovation in the areas of sustainability and sustainableengineering. Some of these innovations have been motivated by faculty involved in this

Conference Session

Professional Skills and the Workplace

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Ferguson, Illinois Institute of Technology; Margaret Huyck, Illinois Institute of Technology; Carolyn Wood, Illinois Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

Program (IPRO) at Illinois Institute of Technology is aproject-based experiential learning experience with the primary learning objectives of [1]strengthening multidisciplinary teamwork skills, [2] improving communication skills, [3]learning project management, and [4] recognizing ethical behavior. In the last four yearswe have developed a multipart assessment system for the purposes of measuring ourachievement of these and other IPRO learning objectives. In this paper we will discusshow we measure learning objectives attainment at the project team level and theinconsistencies in those measures that prompted us to better define our learningobjectives, and align our assessment measurement instruments with these newdefinitions. We conducted rank

Conference Session

Service Courses for Non-Engineers

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Suchan, United States Military Academy; Susan Schwartz, United States Military Academy; Edward Sobiesk, United States Military Academy

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

constructing their web portals, explicitattention is paid by both the students and the instructor to the variety of permission types that arerequired in the completion of the project. Examples of these permission types includepermission given on the web site from which the media was obtained, permission successfullygranted via correspondence, open source license agreements, use of non-copyrighted materials,and use of materials personally owned (or optimally, created) by the student. The overall effectis to create a strong awareness in the students that electronic intellectual property is generallyowned by someone, and to give students confidence that they can still ethically succeed in thisenvironment.One final aspect of the introductory module is a

Conference Session

Careers and Professional Development in BME

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Allen, University of Virginia; Shayn Peirce-Cottler, University of Virginia

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Biomedical

. Additionally, they participate in a discussion series with readings relevant to the field,often on contentious topics (embryonic stem cell research, the role of design in biomedicalresearch, biomedical ethics, etc.). In other classes in the third year of study in our curriculum,students focus on concise, clear technical writing, as well as oral presentations. Other requiredcourses within our Engineering School emphasize the global, societal, and ethical impact ofengineering endeavors.The sections that follow describe the methods we have implemented in our BiomedicalEngineering Capstone Course sequence to address the need for additional professional skillsdevelopment in our undergraduates. The overarching aims of these methods are not necessarilyunique

Conference Session

ECE Pedagogy and Assessment I

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tokunbo Ogunfunmi, Santa Clara University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

. Page 13.967.3DSP CurriculumBSEE Undergraduate Curriculum in DSPAt our university, as in most universities, we offer a four-year BS program in ElectricalEngineering. In this program, we require that students take basic sciences and mathematics in thefirst year. In the second year, they take a few engineering courses but still continue to get astrong science and mathematics foundation. In the third year, they complete the set of coreelectrical engineering courses. In the final year, they take mostly elective courses. During thefour year program, the students also have to complete university-required core curriculumcourses in areas like English, ethics, political science, religious studies, etc. We also offerflexible Junior Spring term for

Conference Session

Capstone Design II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Widmann, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

to a full year. This will allow additional topics such as engineering ethics, leadershipand career development to be added to the content portion of the course. It will also allowstudents greater time for both the design and the construction process. Both elements arecurrently compressed in the 20 week schedule. It is anticipated that at 10 weeks the students willhave a preliminary design review with the critical design review occurring mid-way through thesecond quarter.LogisticsFaculty OrganizationFor each offering of Senior Design Project, one faculty member is assigned the courseorganization task. They are responsible for finding the projects, organizing the students intoteams, giving the weekly lecture and organizing the participating

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Reginald Rogers, University of Michigan

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

time with students.This paper looks at how to effectively run online office hours using applications such as AOLInstant Messenger. The focus will be given to implementation and sustainability of onlineoffice hours. The instructor must demonstrate the viability of their online office hours such thathis/her students believe in its effectiveness and will want to continue using the application. Inaddition, the approach to running online office hours changes slightly due to the nature of theenvironment. From cheating to ethical concerns, these topics will be discussed to help theinstructor feel comfortable and have confidence running online office hours. A previous studyshowed a significant increase in student contact time with the implementation