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Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Engineering Technology: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Warren Hill, Weber State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1838: ACCREDITATION OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYPROGRAMSWarren Hill, Weber State University Page 14.155.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Accreditation of Engineering Technology ProgramsAbstractThe Technology Accreditation Commission (TAC) of ABET, Inc. is proposing some majorchanges to the General Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Technology Programs. In particularCriterion 3, the criterion dealing with Program Outcomes, has been split into two parts, one thataddresses baccalaureate degree programs and the other specific to associate degree programs. Tofurther clarify the differentiated criteria for the two different types of programs

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Innovative Curriculum and Practices in Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University; Rainer Fink, Texas A&M University; Alex Fang, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-195: TEACHING STATISTICS TO ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYSTUDENTSWei Zhan, Texas A&M University Dr. Wei Zhan is an Assistant Professor of Electronics Engineering Technology at Texas A&M University. Dr. Zhan earned his D.Sc. in Systems Science from Washington University in 1991. From 1991 to 1995 he worked at University of California, San Diego and Wayne State University. From 1995 to 2006, he worked in the automotive industry as a system engineer. In 2006 he joined the Electronics Engineering Technology faculty at Texas A&M. His research activities include control system theory and applications to industry, system engineering, robust design, modeling, simulation, quality control

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Distance and Web-Based Learning in ET: Remote and Virtual Laboratories

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kim Nankivell, Purdue University, Calumet

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-989: THE ROLE OF VIRTUAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIES INTECHNOLOGY EDUCATIONKim Nankivell, Purdue University, Calumet Page 14.1251.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 What are the effects of virtual laboratory technologies in education?AbstractThe rapid growth of the internet and digital technology has provided educators and researchersnew avenues to be explored in the Virtual world. This article examines the recent developmentsin Virtual Laboratories as an alternative to the traditional physical laboratories. This literaturereview considers the various definitions used to describe the Virtual Laboratory and how thesedefinitions effect there

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Issues and Direction in ET Education and Administration: Part I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amin Karim, DeVry University; Jennifer McClain, IEEE

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-370: STANDARDS EDUCATION IN TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMSAmin Karim, DeVry University Amin Karim is the Director of Academic Outreach at DeVry University. Immediately prior to this position, he served as the Director of the College of Technology for approximately eight years at the university. He is a past Chair of the Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology Department Heads Association and served as a TAC of ABET evaluator for engineering technology programs. He also served as a member of the Standards Education Committee for IEEE and the Global Wireless Education Consortium (GWEC) Executive Board.Jennifer McClain, IEEE Jennifer McClain has been with the IEEE for eleven years. She

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Innovative Curriculum and Practices in Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gary Mullett, Springfield Technical Community College

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Engineering Technology

and on the status of the education of electronics technicians at the two-year college level. His current interests are in the transformation of electronics technician education to incorporate a systems-level approach and the emerging field of networked, wireless sensors. Page 14.1236.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 The New Electronics Technology – Circa 2015Abstract - Across the nation, numerous legacy electronics technology (ET) programs at the two-year college level are experiencing declining enrollments and are struggling to maintain theirexistence in the face of a persistent lack

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Laboratories in Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Austin Asgill, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-2170: DEVELOPING BIOMEDICAL INSTRUMENTATIONLABORATORY EXERCISES FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYAustin Asgill, Southern Polytechnic State University Dr Austin B. Asgill received his B.Eng.(hons) (E.E.) degree from Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, his M.Sc. (E.E.) degree from the University of Aston in Birmingham and his Ph.D. (E.E.)from the University of South Florida. He is currently a Professor and Department Chair in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology department at Southern Polytechnic State University (SPSU). Prior to joining the faculty at SPSU, he was an Associate Professor of Electronic Engineering Technology at Florida A&M University (FAMU), where

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Issues and Direction in ET Education and Administration: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Spang, Burlington County College; Vladimir Genis, Drexel University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1288: INSTITUTION-LEVEL REFORM OF AN ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY PROGRAMDavid Spang, Burlington County College Dr. David I. Spang holds a PhD degree in Material Science & Engineering and a MBA degree, with a concentration in Innovation & Technology Management, both from Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey. He has over twenty years of experience in the Solid State Materials and Chemical Process Industries in various Research, Process and Business Development positions. He is currently the Dean of Science, Mathematics, and Technology at Burlington County College, a position he has held for the past four years. Dr. Spang has previously served as principle

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Freshman Experience in Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Harry Franz, University of Houston, Downtown; Recayi 'Reg' Pecen

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-508: DEVELOPING AN ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGYFUNDAMENTALS COURSEHarry Franz, University of Houston, Downtown Harry Franz is an Associate Professor in Control & Instrumentation and Fire Protection Engineering Technology at the University of Houston Downtown. He is a P.E. and member of the NSPE. He is a coauthor of an electrical engineering book and is a national board member of Tau-Alpha-Pi.Recayi "Reg" Pecen, University of Northern Iowa Recayi Pecen is an Associate Professor & Program Coordinator of Electrical Engineering Technology at the University of Northern Iowa. Page

Conference Session

Innovative and Nontraditional Curriculum in IT/IET

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Higley, Purdue University, Calumet; Gregory Neff, Purdue University, Calumet; Akram Hossain, Purdue University, Calumet; Masoud Fathizadeh, Purdue University, Calumet; Mohammad Zahraee, Purdue University, Calumet; Shoji Nakayama, Purdue University, Calumet

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-14: A PACKAGING FOCUSED MECHATRONICS ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY PROGRAMJames Higley, Purdue University, CalumetGregory Neff, Purdue University, CalumetAkram Hossain, Purdue University, CalumetMasoud Fathizadeh, Purdue University, CalumetMohammad Zahraee, Purdue University, CalumetShoji Nakayama, Purdue University, Calumet Page 14.82.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 A Packaging Focused Mechatronics Engineering Technology ProgramAbstractThe consumer packaged goods industry consisting of food, beverage, and consumer productsaccounted for more than $2.1 trillion of the United States economy in 2004. The

Conference Session

Curriculum in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chao Li, Florida A&M University; G. Thomas Bellarmine, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Leon Prosper, Florida A&M University/Florida State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1946: ENHANCING STUDENTS? LEARNING IN ELECTRONICENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY COURSES BY USING MOBILE TABLET PCTECHNOLOGYChao Li, Florida A&M University Dr. Chao Li is currently working at Florida A&M University as an assistant professor in Electronic Engineering Technology. He is currently teaching Electronic and Computer Engineering Technology Courses. He obtained his BSEE degree from Xi’an Jiaotong University and MSEE degree from University of Electronic Science and Technology of China. He received his PHD in EE from Florida International University. He is currently an IEEE Member and a Member in ASEE. His research interests include signal processing, embedded microcontroller

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Issues and Direction in ET Education and Administration: Part I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Tabas, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; William Lin, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1698: FACILITY MANAGEMENT IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYAND ITS IMPACTS ON ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATIONJoseph Tabas, Indiana University-Purdue University, IndianapolisWilliam Lin, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis Page 14.621.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Facility Management in Information Technology and Its Impacts on Engineering and Technology EducationAbstractAs information technology (IT) rapidly changes, the role that IT plays in the academic arena hasalso evolved drastically. From a typical scientific calculator to a PDA to an Ultra light PC to an“Integrated-all device”, the impact of this

Conference Session

Distance and Web-Based Learning in Engineering Technology: Part I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ali Mehrabian, University of Central Florida; Walter Buchanan, Texas A&M University; Alireza Rahrooh, University of Central Florida

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Engineering Technology

increasing flexibility androbustness of delivery to provide for greater student access to, and control over, their learningwhether they are studying on-campus or in distance mode, or offshore1, 4.Current technologies allow instructors and students to communicate asynchronously, at timesand locations of their own choosing, by exchanging printed and or electronic information. Newtechnology, such as Blackboard™, provides a more efficient and robust management system forremote classrooms. With this new trend in distance learning, the use of project-based approachis being recognized in the literature as a potential component for distance courses in the facultiesof engineering, science, and technology1,7. Faculty may have to develop new methodologies,and

Conference Session

Innovative and Nontraditional Curriculum in IT/IET

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Hata, Portland Community College; James Dockendorf, Normandale Community College

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-187: TECHNICIAN EDUCATION MATERIALS IN PLASMATECHNOLOGY: A TEMPLATEDavid Hata, Portland Community CollegeJames Dockendorf, Normandale Community College Page 14.1165.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 TEMPlaTe: Technician Education Materials in Plasma-Aided ManufacturingAbstractNormandale Community College (NCC) in Bloomington, MN, has developedtechnician-level, educational resources in plasma-aided manufacturing. Theseresources include instructional modules, laboratory exercises and demonstrations,and faculty-enhancement workshops. The instructional modules range from anintroduction to plasma physics to RF power delivery to sputtering

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Issues and Direction in ET Education and Administration: Part I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott Wolcott, Rochester Institute of Technology; Todd Dunn, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-667: ADDING CIVIL ENGINEERING TO A DEPARTMENT THATCURRENTLY IS HOME TO CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYScott Wolcott, Rochester Institute of TechnologyTodd Dunn, Rochester Institute of Technology Page 14.162.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Adding Civil Engineering Curricula to an Existing Civil Engineering Technology Department1. IntroductionThe purpose of this Civil Engineering Program Exploration Report is to investigate thefeasibility, benefits, and potential costs of administrating an ABET-EAC accredited civilengineering (CE) program within a single administrative unit at our University. Our departmentwould be “home” for

Conference Session

Curriculum in Civil Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Cottrell, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Chung-Suk Cho, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1779: INTEGRATING GREEN ENGINEERING INTO AMULTIDISCIPLINARY SEMINAR COURSEDavid Cottrell, University of North Carolina, Charlotte DR. DAVID S. COTTRELL is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology, University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1978 and retired in 2000 after more than 22 years of service with the US Army Corps of Engineers. Studies at Texas A&M University resulted in an MS Degree in Civil Engineering in 1987 and a PhD in 1995. He is a registered Professional Engineer and has taught courses in statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, graphic communications, engineering economy, and

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Critical issues in IT and IET: Focus Group

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Mativo, The University of Georgia

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Engineering Technology

relevance to Science, Technology,Engineering, and Math by showing its application to ordinary and complex solutions. Thisapproach is not only fun to the students but is can be easily adapted to any STEM discipline indifferent educational levels. The learning experience could be the first in a series of learningmechatronics, which could be followed by introducing electronics, and programming,respectively. This paper is aimed for undergraduate level.IntroductionAliciatore and Histand defined mechatronics as an “interdisciplinary field of engineering dealingwith the design of products whose functions rely on the integration of mechanical and electroniccomponents coordinated by control architecture1. Mechatronics is rich in content, deep inspecialty

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Distance and Web-Based Learning in Engineering Technology: Part I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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B. Sridhara, Middle Tennessee State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1001: TEACHING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY COURSES USINGDESIRE2LEARN (D2L)B. Sridhara, Middle Tennessee State University B. S. SRIDHARA Dr. B. S. Sridhara is a professor in the Department of Engineering Technology at Middle Tennessee State University. He received his B.S.M.E. and M.S.M.E. degrees from Bangalore University and Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India. He received his M.S.M.E. and Ph. D. degrees from Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, New Jersey, and Auburn University, Alabama. Dr. Sridhara has published several peer-reviewed articles in the areas of Acoustics, Vibration, finite element methods, and Engineering Education

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Innovative Curriculum and Practices in Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nirmal Das, Georgia Southern University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1052: JUST-IN-TIME TEACHING (JITT) IN CIVIL ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGYNirmal Das, Georgia Southern University Nirmal K. Das is an associate professor of Civil Engineering Technology at Georgia Southern University. He received a Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree from Jadavpur University, India, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Civil Engineering (structures) from Texas Tech University. His areas of interest include structural analysis, structural reliability and wind engineering. Dr. Das is a registered professional engineer in Ohio and Georgia, and is a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers

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Faculty Development and Research in ET

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Denton, Purdue University; Nancy Denton, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1833: EXPERIENCES OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY FACULTY INPROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAMSJohn Denton, Purdue University John Denton is an Associate Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology in the Purdue University, College of Technology in West Lafayette, Indiana. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University in 1995. His areas of interest and expertise are analog electronics, RF electronics and electronic materials. He is the author or co-author of over 50 journal articles and conference proceedings.Nancy Denton, Purdue University Nancy Denton, PE, CVA III, is a professor of mechanical engineering technology at Purdue University. She is

Conference Session

Capstone and Senior Design in Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Johnson, Purdue University; Sergey Dubikovsky, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1980: LEAN SIX SIGMA PRINCIPLES IN CAPSTONE AERONAUTICALENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY COURSESMary Johnson, Purdue University Mary E. Johnson is an Associate Professor in the Aviation Technology department at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana.Sergey Dubikovsky, Purdue University Sergey Dubikovsky is an Assistant Professor in the Aviation Technology department at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. Page 14.837.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Lean Six Sigma Principles in Capstone Aeronautical Engineering Technology CoursesAbstractThe

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Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Electronics and Electrical ET Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; John Irwin, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1308: THE ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMOUTCOMES ASSESSMENT PROCESS: CLOSING THE LOOPNasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological UniversityJohn Irwin, Michigan Technological University Page 14.1212.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 The Electrical Engineering Technology Program Outcomes Assessment Process – Closing the Loop!AbstractThe Electrical Engineering Technology program developed a Program Outcomes (POs)assessment process in response to Accreditation Board of Engineering Technology (ABET)requirements. The EET Program Outcomes capture the desired attributes that the EET programaspires to impart on its students

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Engaging Students in Learning

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Val Hawks, Brigham Young University; Ronald Terry, Brigham Young University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1452: TEACHING LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES TO UNDERGRADUATEENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY STUDENTSVal Hawks, Brigham Young UniversityRonald Terry, Brigham Young University Page 14.1142.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Teaching Leadership Principles to Undergraduate Engineering and Technology StudentsIntroductionIn an address given in 1997 the former president of Brigham Young University’s Board ofTrustees, Gordon B. Hinckley, said to students, ”I hope you will distinguish yourselves asleaders. I hope your training at this university will endow you with an interesting and powerfulsense of responsibility toward the world

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Issues and Direction in ET Education and Administration: Part I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Johnson, Rochester Institute of Technology; Brian Thorn, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1489: CAPACITY AND RESOURCE PLANNING FOR ANENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENTDaniel Johnson, Rochester Institute of Technology Daniel P. Johnson is an Associate Professor and Department Chair in the Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology/Packaging Science Department at Rochester Institute of Technology. He is the past Program Chair for Manufacturing Engineering Technology and teaches courses in manufacturing operations, automation, robotics, computer aided manufacturing and operations strategy. Prior to joining the MMET/PS Faculty he was Director of RIT’s Manufacturing Management and Leadership Program and Engineering Manager for the Center for Integrated

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Curriculum in Civil Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sylvester Kalevela, Colorado State University, Pueblo

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1493: IDENTITY ISSUES AND THE FUTURE OF CIVIL ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGYSylvester Kalevela, Colorado State University, Pueblo Dr. Sylvester A. Kalevela is an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering Technology and the Chair of the Department of Automotive Industry Management and Civil Engineering Technology at Colorado State University-Pueblo. Page 14.681.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Identity Issues and the Future of Civil Engineering TechnologyAbstractThis paper discusses issues associated with the academic definition of engineering technologyand the professional identity of

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Distance and Web-Based Learning in Engineering Technology: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ali Mehrabian, University of Central Florida; Tarig Ali, University of Central Florida; Walter Buchanan, Texas A&M University; Alireza Rahrooh, University of Central Florida

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-2294: FACULTY EXPERIENCES WITH CRAFTING ON-LINE EXAMSIN ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGYAli Mehrabian, University of Central FloridaTarig Ali, University of Central FloridaWalter Buchanan, Texas A&M UniversityAlireza Rahrooh, University of Central Florida Page 14.626.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Faculty Educational Experiences with Crafting Online Exams in Engineering and TechnologyAbstractIn recent years distance education and learning have emerged as a popular method ofinstructional delivery in engineering and technology-related fields. Many faculties ofengineering and technology may found themselves teaching

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Curriculum in Mechanical and Power Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alex Fang, Texas A&M University; Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-488: NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) COURSE RENOVATION FORTHE POWER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMAlex Fang, Texas A&M University Dr. Alex Fang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University. He received the BS degree in aerospace engineering (1976) from Tamkang University in Taiwan, the MS degree in aerospace engineering (1987) and the Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering (1996) from Texas A&M University. He joined the Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology faculty at Texas A&M in 2007. He teaches courses in the area of nondestructive testing (NDT), nonmetallic materials, and

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Recruitment and Retention in Engineering Technology Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Mohamad Mustafa, Savannah State University; Lin Shinemin, Savannah State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-565: AN INTEGRATED PROJECT-BASED COURSE IN MATHEMATICSAND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYAsad Yousuf, Savannah State UniversityMohamad Mustafa, Savannah State UniversityLin Shinemin, Savannah State University Page 14.199.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 An Integrated Project-based Course in Mathematics and Engineering TechnologyAbstractEngineering Technology faculty regularly encounter undergraduates takingcourses in their professional field of study who lack adequate preparation inmathematics. Research indicates that students face difficulties in the applicationof mathematical concepts in engineering and technology. There appears to

Conference Session

Capstone and Senior Design in Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ivana Milanovic, University of Hartford; Tom Eppes, University of Hartford

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-30: SENIOR DESIGN PROJECTS FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY:ISSUES, BENEFITS, AND TRADE-OFFSIvana Milanovic, University of Hartford Ivana Milanovic is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture at the University of Hartford. She received her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Polytechnic Institute of NYU, NY and M.S. and B.S. from University of Belgrade, Serbia.Tom Eppes, University of Hartford Tom Eppes is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture at the University of Hartford. He holds Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Electrical

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Capstone and Senior Design in Electrical and Computer ET

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fernando Rios-Gutierrez, Georgia Southern University

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Engineering Technology

scholarship to pursue graduate studies at the Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences Department of Tulane University, New Orleans LA, where he was awarded the M.S. degree in Computer Engineering in 1998, and a PhD in Electrical Engineering in 2000. From September 2002 to June 2007 was an Assistant Professor at the Electrical and Computer Engineering department of the University of Minnesota Duluth. From August 2007 he is an Assistant Professor at the department of Electrical Engineering Technology at Georgia Southern University. His main research interests include robotics, embedded system design, learning techniques for robots, digital systems, and microprocessor applications

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Curriculum in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology: Part I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xuefu Zhou, University of Cincinnati

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-854: TEACHING AN OPERATING SYSTEM COURSE TO CET/EETSTUDENTSXuefu Zhou, University of Cincinnati Page 14.1124.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Teaching an Operating System Course to CET/EET StudentsAbstractThis paper describes the motivation for teaching an operating system course to computerengineering technology (CET) and electrical engineering technology (EET) students. It presentscourse topics and teaching approach. The accompanying laboratory exercises are also brieflydescribed.1. IntroductionAn operating system (OS) provides a well-known, convenient, and efficient interface betweenuser programs and the bare computer hardware. As a service