Conference Session

Emerging Information Technologies

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley State College; Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University

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Information Systems

AC 2009-1644: IMPROVING DATABASE ENGINEERING CURRICULUMReza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley State CollegeAfsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University Page 14.704.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Improving Database Engineering CurriculumAbstract:Our university is a liberal art university with primarily undergraduate programs located in anarea with many technology oriented business. In our Computer Science program, we offer aDatabase Engineering area of specialization which includes a number of database related coursesbut does not include any data mining related course.A study has shown that some universities and colleges offer very few database related

Conference Session

Information and Network Security

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nestor Osorio, Northern Illinois University; Andrew Otieno, Northern Illinois University

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Information Systems

AC 2009-1054: AN INTERNATIONAL REPOSITORY FOR ENGINEERING ANDTECHNOLOGY EDUCATION (IRETE)Nestor Osorio, Northern Illinois University Nestor L. Osorio is professor and subject specialist for science and engineering at Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, e-mail: nosorio@niu.edu.Andrew Otieno, Northern Illinois University Andrew W. Otieno is associate professor at the Department of Technology, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, e-mail: otieno@ceet.niu.edu. Page 14.205.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 An International Repository for Engineering and Technology Education

Conference Session

Emerging Information Technologies

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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C. Richard Helps, Brigham Young University; Bret Swan, Brigham Young University

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Information Systems

AC 2009-1802: ATYPICAL SENIOR CAPSTONE PROJECTS: THE PROCESS ISTHE PRODUCTC. Richard Helps, Brigham Young UniversityBret Swan, Brigham Young University Page 14.266.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009
 






Atypical Senior Capstone Projects: The Process is the ProductAbstractSenior capstone projects in Engineering and Technology disciplines teach students valuableskills in design, teamwork, project management and related skills. Almost always these learningobjectives are achieved through student teams building a working prototype or simulation of aproduct or system. However there are other ways that students can exercise their technical designskills

Conference Session

Emerging Information Technologies

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Gilbert, Iowa State University; Pam Shill, Iowa State University; Kevin Saunders, Iowa State University

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Information Systems

. Page 14.1255.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Successful Use of Teams in a Human Computer Interaction REU: Combining Intensive Instruction with Strong MentoringAbstractSPIRE-EIT (Summer Program for Interdisciplinary Research and Education – EmergingInterface Technologies) at Iowa State University is a 10-week interdisciplinary summer ResearchExperience for 15 Undergraduates (NSF-funded) that integrates research and education inemerging interface technologies. Students are recruited from engineering, computer science,psychology, and design for an interdisciplinary mix. Classes in both content and professionaldevelopment occupy approximately 35% of the students’ time: computer programming andgraphics

Conference Session

Emerging Information Technologies

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mudasser Wyne, National University, San Diego; Arzu Baloglu, Marmara University, Turkey

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Information Systems

manager (Ernst and Young Consulting Turkey), where she added important values within 5 years. Also she worked in SAP Business for a long time and managed various SAP/ERP projects in Turkey and also abroad. Now she is serving in ERP, CRM and e-business categories as senior consultant and lecturing at various universities. Additional to these she is sometimes giving conference seminars and company trainings in her expertise areas. Dr. Baloglu has about 15 professional and academic papers, published in various technology magazines and books. And she currently works for Marmara University - Dept. of Computer Engineering under title of Asst. Prof and also teaches the some courses in

Conference Session

Emerging Information Technologies

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Bailey, Brigham Young University; Joseph Ekstrom, Brigham Young University

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Information Systems

AC 2009-2305: TEACHING WEB DEPLOYMENT WITH OS-VIRTUALIZATIONMichael Bailey, Brigham Young UniversityJoseph Ekstrom, Brigham Young University Page 14.1160.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Teaching Web Deployment with OS-virtualizationAbstractWhile hardware-level virtualization systems such as VMware are widely used in academia, theuse of operating system virtualization offers benefits of scalability that are far greater. Since2004 Brigham Young University has provided an operating system level virtual machine (VM)to each student in the introductory web systems course of the IT program. Each VM forms acapable web server platform, with Apache and

Conference Session

Information and Network Security

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kyle Lutes, Purdue University; John Springer, Purdue University; Kelly Howard, Purdue University

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Information Systems

appointment at Purdue, Kyle worked for 16 years as a software engineer and developed systems for such industries as banking, telecommunications, publishing, healthcare, athletic recruiting, retail, and pharmaceutical sales.John Springer, Purdue University John Springer, Ph.D. is an assistant professor in the Department of Computer and Information Technology at Purdue University where he specializes in Data Management and is the chair of the Data Management curricular area subcommittee. Dr. Springer's expertise and research interests lie in database implementation and information integration.Kelly Howard, Purdue University Kelly Howard is a web developer for the Armed Forces Institute of

Conference Session

IT-based Instructional Technologies

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peng Li, East Carolina University

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Information Systems

AC 2009-318: INTEGRATING VIRTUALIZATION TECHNOLOGY INTOREMOTE LABS: A THREE-YEAR EXPERIENCEPeng Li, East Carolina University Page 14.771.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Integrating Virtualization Technology into Remote Lab: A Three- Year Experience1. Introduction and BackgroundMany colleges and universities are facing rising enrollments while the budgets have not beenincreased proportionally. In our program, enrollment has gone up significantly in the past fewyears, especially in the distance education (DE) section. How to use the limited resources todeliver quality education effectively and efficiently becomes a real challenge

Conference Session

IT-based Instructional Technologies

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mysore Narayanan, Miami University

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Information Systems

writing assessments that enhance students’ critical thinking capabilities. Page 14.263.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Assessment of World Wide Web and Technology Enhanced Learning at Miami UniversityAbstractAt Miami University, Distance Education has become a reality in the area of fouryear mechanical and electromechanical engineering technology B.S. degreecompletion programs. At present, both the programs have been accredited byABET. Successful implementation of distance education is a greataccomplishment in an era when we are searching for different ways to better servethe needs of non

Conference Session

IT-based Instructional Technologies

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tal Rusak, Cornell University; Christopher Barnes, Cornell University; G. Scott Russ, Cornell University; Vincent Kam, Cornell University; David Gries, Cornell University

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Information Systems

show examples of liberal studies requirements that can be represented in oursystem’s ontology. We express a wide variety of liberal studies, general education, and othernon-engineering courses that are required by engineering students at a variety of universities.Figure 10 shows a single option group representing Princeton’s Distribution Requirements,Figure 11 shows several option groups representing General University Requirements forEngineering Majors at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Finally, Figure 12 shows theLiberal Studies requirement at Cornell University as a single option group. By expressing theseexamples, we demonstrate the generality of the option group for the representation of liberalstudies courses for engineering

Conference Session

IT-based Instructional Technologies

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley State College

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Information Systems

AC 2009-1683: INCORPORATING PARALLEL COMPUTING IN THEUNDERGRADUATE COMPUTER SCIENCE CURRICULUMAfsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley UniversityReza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley State College Page 14.722.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Incorporating Parallel Computing in the Undergraduate Computer Science CurriculumAbstractParallel and distributed computing are subjects generally reserved for graduate programs. Withthe design of the multi-core architecture, it is essential that parallel design of software beintegrated into the undergraduate computer science curriculum. Parallel programming representsthe next turning point in how software

Conference Session

IT-based Instructional Technologies

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan Miertschin, University of Houston; Cheryl Willis, University of Houston

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Information Systems

AC 2009-1768: USABILITY ANALYSIS OF A CONCEPT-MAP USER INTERFACEFOR AN ON-LINE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTSusan Miertschin, University of HoustonCheryl Willis, University of Houston Page 14.1300.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Usability Analysis of a Concept Map User Interface for an Online Learning EnvironmentAbstractA concept map is a graphical representation of relationships among concepts.Construction of concept maps using modern concept mapping software has beensuggested as an active learning strategy with potential for improved learner outcomes,particularly among students native to a digital environment. In addition, modern

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Phil Rawles, Purdue University; Anthony Smith, Purdue University; Raymond Hansen, Purdue University; Jeffrey Sprankle, Purdue University

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Information Systems

AC 2009-1453: REVISING A NETWORK ENGINEERING CURRICULUM TOREFLECT CURRENT INDUSTRY AND STUDENT TRENDSPhil Rawles, Purdue UniversityAnthony Smith, Purdue UniversityRaymond Hansen, Purdue UniversityJeffrey Sprankle, Purdue University Page 14.1033.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Revising a Network Engineering Curriculum to Reflect Current Industry and Student TrendsAbstractOne of the fastest changing areas of technology education is information technology. Within theInformation Technology (IT) field, the area of network engineering and security is changingespecially quickly. Ongoing issues such as machine and network security

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University

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Information Systems

been to provide a qualityprogram that meets accreditation standards while providing the students with a skill set thatallows them to succeed in computing careers. The curriculum content for the Computer Sciencedegree is based on the 2001 ACM Curriculum Report. The Computer Science degree at UVUwas accredited by Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) in 2002 andcurrently has more than 600 students. Students in this program take core courses until the firstsemester of their junior year, when they begin choosing their electives from differentspecialization areas.Capstone Design CoursesAccording to Computing Curriculum – Computer Engineering (CE2004)3, the culminatingdesign experience must be an integral part of the

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Hacker, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Krishna Madhavan, Purdue University

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Information Systems

AC 2009-1434: DEVELOPING A RESEARCH AND EDUCATION LABORATORYFOR HIGH-PERFORMANCE COMPUTING AND CYBER INFRASTRUCTUREThomas Hacker, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Thomas Hacker is an Assistant Professor in Computer & Information Technology, and a Research Assistant Professor in the Discovery Park Cyber Center at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN. Dr. Hacker's research interests include high performance computing, high performance networking, grid computing, and operating systems.Krishna Madhavan, Purdue University Dr. Krishna Madhavan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Science and Engineering Education at Clemson University in Clemson, NC. Dr. Madhavan's area of interests

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Akram Al-Rawi, McKendree University; Azzedine Lansari, Zayed University

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Information Systems

. Page 14.447.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Developing an Effective Network Course Using the Cisco CCNA Exploration CurriculumAbstractUndergraduate Computer Science (CS), Information Technology/Information Systems (IT/IS)curricula in many US Universities and Colleges only include one course in networking. Thiscourse, usually called Networking and Data Communications, varies in content and focus.Moreover, a number of popular textbooks lack in scope and content, and sometimes do not evenaddress the basics of networking or how networks operate. The Cisco Networking AcademyCCNA Exploration curriculum offers in-depth theory, challenging labs, and a detailed overviewof protocol operations. It

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley State College; Floyd Wilkes, Utah Valley University; Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University

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Information Systems

. Refrences1. Floyd Wilkes and Reza Sanati Mehrizy , “An International Study of the Coverage of Relational, Object- Relational and Object-Oriented Database Concepts in Database Textbooks and a Database Example Represented in These Database Models”, American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference, June 2007.2. Reza Sanati Mehrizy and Floyd Wilkes, “A Comparison of Implementing a Single Problem in Relational, Object-Relational and Object-Oriented Database Systems”, American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference, June 2008.3. http://www.oracle.com/technology/software/products/database/xe/index.html4. http://www.softlist.net/program/db4o-software.html

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Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kyle Lutes, Purdue University; Alka Harriger, Purdue University; Jack Purdum, Purdue University

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Information Systems

appointment at Purdue, Kyle worked for 16 years as a software engineer and developed systems for such industries as banking, telecommunications, publishing, healthcare, athletic recruiting, retail, and pharmaceutical sales.Alka Harriger, Purdue University Alka Harriger joined the faculty of the Computer and Information Technology Department (CIT) in 1982 and is currently a Professor of CIT and Assistant Department Head. Professor Harriger's current interests include reducing the IT gender gap, web application development, and service learning. Since January 2008, she has been leading the NSF-ITEST SPIRIT project that seeks to rekindle enthusiasm for information technology disciplines as a career

Conference Session

Information and Network Security

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nipul Patel, Purdue University, North Central; Bryan Marshall, Georgia College and State University

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Information Systems

AC 2009-1819: EXAMINING THE IMPLICATIONS AND CHALLENGES INCLOUD COMPUTING ENVIRONMENTS: AN EXPLORATORY STUDYNipul Patel, Purdue University, North CentralBryan Marshall, Georgia College and State University Page 14.599.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 EXAMINING THE IMPLICATIONS AND CHALLENGES IN CLOUD COMPUTING ENVIRONMENTS: AN EXPLORATORY STUDYAbstractCommercial enterprises are increasingly utilizing cloud computing as a solution tofluctuating capacity challenges. Cloud computing offers the possibility of on-demandcapacity, allowing commercial enterprises to “tweak” their network infrastructure basedon increased or decreased

Conference Session

Information and Network Security

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tokunbo Ogunfunmi, Santa Clara University

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Information Systems

ASEE. Page 14.682.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 IEEE 802.11n Wireless Local Area Networks Standard: A simulation model of PHY layer of Amendment Draft 3.0Abstract The IEEE 802.11n is a currently emerging Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) standardcapable of providing dramatically increased throughput, as well as improved range, reducedsignal fading, over the existing IEEE 802.11a/g WLAN standards. These benefits are achievedthrough use of MIMO (Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output) technology. The latest draft for IEEE802.11n describes rates up to 600Mbps, exceeding the maximum rate with the 11a