Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Freudenthal, University of Texas, El Paso; Mary Kay Roy, University of Texas, El Paso; Alexandria Ogrey, University of Texas, El Paso; Ann Gates, University of Texas, El Paso

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

plan at UTEP (“CS-1”), a large fraction of incoming freshmen mustattend several semesters of preparatory “pre calculus” math courses. Most of these students willhave limited if any prior exposure to programming or engineering. The initial implementation ofour course was intended solely to provide an engaging first experience with programming, andfollowed Mark Guzdial’s “Media Computation” curriculum. Dr. Guzdial’s curriculum hassuccessfully engaged Liberal Arts students in programming through the creation of aestheticallymotivated multimedia projects. Attendees in pre-engineering and pre-professional programsreported lack of interest in these aesthetically- focused projects and requested more practicalprojects and assignments. The course has

Conference Session

Using Classroom Technologies

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Renée Butler; Christina Scherrer

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

implementing some of the features of the template intwo of our courses offered this semester. We plan to survey students in these courses about theirsatisfaction and their perception of the ease of use of the template. We are converting to a newversion of WebCT in summer 2009 that will be rolled out in the fall semester 2009. The goal isto use the template for all online courses going forward in fall 2009.The usability studies conducted do not conclusively establish how students access material basedon tools/task (e.g. exam or assignment) or content (module 1 material). However, the homepageicons were usually the first point of access. We will repeat the usability study on the templatewe plan to adopt for our department and determine if additional

Conference Session

Student Attitudes and Perceptions

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Parikh, Stanford University; Helen Chen, Stanford University; Krista Donaldson, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

, flexibility of the degree plan and/or post-graduation plans,prestige of a degree, and interactions with peers.ConclusionsUsing data from the Academic Pathways of People Learning Engineering Survey (APPLES), wesought a better understanding of undergraduate engineering students’ motivations relative totheir majors.In terms of gender, men and women are for the most part similar in their motivations to studyengineering in the six majors analyzed. We found no statistically significant differences(p<0.001) between women and men’s levels of motivation in the six motivational factors thatwere explored for electrical engineering students, chemical engineering students, aerospaceengineering students, and bioX engineering students. In addition, behavioral

Conference Session

Engineering and Technology for Everyone

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia Carlson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

students.Responses in this cluster are very strong (see Table 2). Note that nearly all respondents agreedthat the structured environment of Moodle improves their planning process. As for the last item,comments hinted that the lack of sharing might stem from the scarcity of computer resources. Inother words – as one teacher said: “it may be selfish on my part, but the more people who knowabout this, the harder it will be for me to book the computer lab.”Opportunities for Authentic Assessment – CMSs – such as Moodle – help teachers to use awider range of assessment techniques to measure student learning. For example, instead oftesting for discrete skills, teachers are able to monitor concept learning within a morecontextualized process. In this segment

Conference Session

Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Electronics and Electrical ET Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Technology

degree in what major are you pursuing?As a college student, did you ever take a co-op or intern position related to your major or work in aposition related to your major either full-time or part-time?[ ] Yes [ ] NoIf yes, for which companies have you worked and for how many months?Other than the senior project course, did you participate in any “Enterprise” or similar programswhile in college? Page 14.1212.11[ ] Yes [ ] NoIf yes, which Enterprise or other program? Do you now or do you plan to subscribe to any industry-oriented magazines or periodicals? [ ] Yes [ ] No If yes, which ones? Do you expect to take

Conference Session

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

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Hackworth, Old Dominion University; Carol Considine, Old Dominion University; Vernon Lewis, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

. Itappears that limitations in the non-traditional modes of course delivery reduce the students’perceived quality of a course, or raise the effort required (and resulting frustration-levels) of thestudents, which result in lower evaluations. Faculty, administrators, and technical staff at OldDominion University have recognized this difference and are currently working to improve thetechnical quality, level of available in-class interaction, and instructor availability for studentsusing non-traditional delivery modes. Further work is planned to analyze data trends in responseto individual evaluation questions, looking at responses in the context of the instructor versuscourse content. In addition, the Engineering Technology Department at Old

Conference Session

Capstone Design II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Regina Hannemann, University of Kentucky

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Design in Engineering Education

structure of thecourse including experiences, challenges, and successes. It will further outline future changes tothe course planned for the next couple of semesters. The design review is needed at this pointbecause it is planned to implement the next major step in the remodeling process: switching froma one-semester course to a two-semester sequence in the fall of 2009. Evaluating the status willhelp to define current strengths of the course, which should be kept and reinforced, as well ascurrent shortfalls, which should not be transferred to the two-semester sequence if possible.Presenting this design review will encourage other educators to reflect on the status of their ownCapstone Design Courses.IntroductionThis paper briefly describes the

Conference Session

Automation and Robotics Subjects in Manufacturing Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Sample, Oregon Institute of Technology; John Anderson, Oregon Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

with which to educate undergraduate students on topics of current importance tomanufacturing such as agile assembly systems, flexible work cells, virtual simulations, roboticsand robot integration. The following project was thus commissioned in June 2007 to build afunctioning robotic work cell to address this need.A robot platform similar to the one we will build could easily cost tens of thousands of dollarsfor new equipment but with this project we would prove it could be done for considerably lessmoney. To keep costs low we first located several obsolete but mechanically functional robotsknown to be available at OIT. We then planned to retrofit the robots with a modern PC-basedcontrol system and build tooling in-house to complete the

Conference Session

First-Year Advising and Transition

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles McDowell, University of California, Santa Cruz; Adrienne Harrell, University of California, Santa Cruz

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First-Year Programs

good 100% 76.9% understanding of the requirements for my major and what (7/7) (10/13) courses I should be taking in my first quarter at UCSC.Table 2: Percentage of students responding either "Strongly agree" or "Agree." Otheroptions were "Neutral", "Disagree," and "Strongly disagree." There were responses from7 out of 10 ETTP participants and 13 out of 45 Non-ETTP participants. Actual counts areshown in parenthesis.We plan to follow-up with the current ETTP students to find out how we can change the programso that they would all be able to agree with the questions in the survey. We were most surprisedthat one ETTP student indicated that he or she did not know where to go for academic advisingand support

Conference Session

Research and Education in Radiation and Radiologic

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erich Schneider, University of Texas, Austin; Steven Biegalski, University of Texas, Austin; David Hearnsberger, University of Texas, Austin; Sheldon Landsberger, University of Texas, Austin

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Nuclear and Radiological

will be heldfor the first time in the summer of 2009, will serve undergraduates from outside of TheUniversity of Texas at Austin (UT-Austin) who are pursuing a degree in a disciplineother than nuclear engineering (NE) as well as those who are working toward NE degreesat schools without a research reactor.IntroductionGrowth in the supply of trained engineers for the nuclear industry has been exceeded bydemand growth. Nuclear engineers have been in high demand because of the highturnover in the aging industrial workforce; however the construction of a generation ofnew nuclear power plants will play an even more significant role in the employmentdynamics of the industry. Domestic utilities have announced plans to construct nearlythirty new plants

Conference Session

Service Learning Projects in Developing Countries

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jess Everett, Rowan University; Yusuf Mehta, Rowan University; Joshua R. Wyrick, Rowan University; Maria Perez-Colon, Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

. Byuse of a questionnaire, the students determined that the distance was the main deterrent for thecommunity to access the clean water. The water is mainly collected by the women of thecommunity, and they indicated that they could spend up to five hours each day on this chore.After returning from the trip, the students designed a water distribution system, including pipesfrom the existing well, public faucets within Ngonine, and a payment method for water users ateach tap. The students had to determine how feasible this plan was. To determine whether theten-meter tall storage tower provided sufficient potential energy to provide sufficient waterthrough up to seven kilometers of pipes, the clinic students modeled the system in a readily-available

Conference Session

Implementation of the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge and Recent ABET Experiences

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tomasz Arciszewski, George Mason University; Michael Bronzini, George Mason University; Mark Houck, George Mason University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

coursemodules of non-traditional one to three credit hour graduate courses. These courses willbe intended for three groups of students, including seniors and graduate students as wellas practicing engineers planning to become licensed professional engineers. We presentour educational assumptions, the general outline of our new system of courses, andseveral examples of new courses, and discuss how industry involvement was obtained todefine these new course modules.Project JustificationThe ASCE recently published “Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge for the 21 stCentury” (BOK2)5, which specifies 24 educational outcomes that are deemed essentialfor civil engineering graduates to practice at the professional level. Recognizing that it isimpossible to meet

Conference Session

Information Literacy Integration and Assessment

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barbara MacAlpine, Trinity University; Mahbub Uddin, Trinity University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries

as part of project reports in a design class at the first year,sophomore, and junior level.Conclusion and future plansInformation literacy instruction for engineering science students at Trinity University hasprogressed from at most one class period in their four-year career to a planned sequence offormal meetings at least once a year. Almost all of the faculty have included either libraryinstruction or one-on-one consultation with the librarian for the students in their classes,suggesting that they see the value of this process and support the information literacy goals of thelibrary and the university as a whole.In terms of the design classes, the senior year has been less structured, with librarian-studentinteraction left to the students

Conference Session

Attracting Young Minds: Part II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J. Shelley, United States Air Force; Mickey Bowen, United States Air Force

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

participate in a “task course”. The task course awards points for avariety of autonomous activities performed by the robots. Limitations on the number oftimes points will be awarded for the same activity and a requirement that robots performmultiple tasks without human intervention drive diversity among the robots whilesimultaneously stimulating cooperation and communication between the students. Students experience the teamwork, development of engineering specialization,and the reward of accomplishing a complex task through teamwork just as engineers doin the field. Working professionals provide insight into particular disciplines and thelocal employers. General course discussions inform students about planning routesthrough college to

Conference Session

Developing New Instrumentation

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Mullett, Springfield Technical Community College; Yakov Cherner, ATeL, LLC; Edward Bigos, Springfield Technical Community College; Ted Sussmann, Springfield Technical Community College

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation

, sensorsystem deployment planning, appropriate data-transport and networking connectivity schemes,applications software, and impending system maintenance support needs of these increasinglymore sophisticated sensor based systems.Recently, there has been a great deal of public dialogue about the out-sourcing of Americanmanufacturing jobs and the effect of this reality on the nation’s future. Dealing with an everincreasing base of physical sensor networks in all areas of endeavor will not be something thatcan be done through a call to a help desk located in a foreign country. The apparent curriculumshortcoming regarding these topics within today’s associate and bachelors degree technologyoriented programs is primarily due to the extremely rapid evolution

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Strategies in Engineering Graphics

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Leland, Oral Roberts University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

commonand must be overcome. Significant differences in the tasks also exist. Rather than a sequence ofinstructions, a sequence of steps is identified to create the object. The creation of the objects andassemblies requires some common sense, planning and problem solving in selecting a process forcreating the parts. In general, the product produced in solid modeling is less complex and moretransparent than a computer program, so errors are easier to detect. Also, there is usually instantvisual feedback telling the student if their steps to create an object are correct or not. Howeverfor more complex objects and assemblies, the constraints created by a design choice are notalways immediately obvious. It is probably the novice status of the students

Conference Session

Student Attitudes and Perceptions

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barbara Masi, MIT

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

principles (laws, methods, etc.) underlying an engineering problem.Design-Innovation Quickly grasp the limits of a technology well enough to judge whether a project should use it.Problem solving Evaluate and choose between 2 courses of Page 14.933.7 actionIn the pre-freshman survey, students were also asked about their planned choice of major(students do not choose a major until the end of their freshman year). In the final survey,they were asked which major

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Potpourri

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Llewellyn Mann, Central Queensland University; Shanna Daly, University of Michigan

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

in that way could bring to a newdesign task. ≠ Design is finding and creating alternatives, then choosing among them to make evidence- based decisions that lead to determining the best solution for a specific problem. ≠ Design is organized translation from an idea to a plan, product, or process that works in a given situation. ≠ Design is personal synthesis of aspects of previous experiences, similar tasks, technical knowledge, and/ or others’ contributions to achieve a goal. ≠ Design is dynamic intentional progression toward something that can be developed and built upon in the future within a context larger than the immediate task. ≠ Design is directed creative exploration to develop an outcome

Conference Session

Information and Network Security

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

Visual Studio 2005 Standard or Professional Edition $299-$799 Books Online Free ActiveSync Free SQL Server 2005 Compact Edition Free SQL Server 2005 Standard – Single License $885 per server Client Access License (CAL) $162 ea SQL Server 2005 Standard – Processor License ( > 30 Connections) $5,737 Table 2: Pricing for Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Compact EditionVista DB offers a variety of plans for purchasing its software. The license

Conference Session

Engineering Education in Africa, Asia and the Mid-East Region

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tokunbo Ogunfunmi, Santa Clara University

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International

Electrical Engineering,Agricultural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Food Science and Technology, MechanicalEngineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Civil Engineering, Materials Science andEngineering and Technology Planning and Development Unit (TPDU).All the departments (except TPDU) offer undergraduate degrees. Many departments also offergraduate degrees (MS, MPhil and PhD) in their fields.This paper focuses on the development of a new BS curriculum for the Department of Electronicand Electrical Engineering. We also discuss some unique challenges of an engineering school ina developing country.The Old BSEEE Curriculum at OAUThe original BSEEE curriculum was introduced at the beginning of the program. This curriculumwas patterned after

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Potpourri

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katie Cadwell, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Greta Zenner, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Naomi Chesler, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Wendy Crone, University of Wisconsin, Madison

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

in-classactive learning activities. Currently, the collection consists of twenty-five video presentationswith an average video/audio length of 14 minutes, twenty-four associated readings, and fourteenlesson plans that have been incorporated into the “Introduction to Engineering Research” courseand an optional evening seminar series.1 Evaluation of these offerings suggested thatundergraduate students found them to be interesting, informative, and useful towards theirdevelopment as researchers.2 One of the key objectives in the initial effort was to provideopportunities for active learning with the use of the learning objects that enhance studentengagement in a classroom or seminar environment which might otherwise rely upon lecturealone.3

Conference Session

Been There, Done That: Advice for NEEs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Murray, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Elizabeth Cudney, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Suzanna Long, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Katie Grantham Lough, Missouri University of Science and Technology

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

Mentor Characteristics1. My current mentor is what I want; he is easy to talk to, helps me address my weaknesses, and always helps me feel good about my abilities.2. Someone with personal experience in the area that I am working. Someone with time, patience, and understanding. Someone who realizes that if plan A doesn’t work, go for plan B and if that doesn’t work wing it – i.e., a person who is flexible and reasonable.3. He/she must be tenured (possibly more than once) so he/she can guide me towards tenure. He should have a strong research program first and foremost. If his/her research interests are close to mine that is a bonus but primarily I need guidance on how to start-up a program with everything else

Conference Session

Recruitment and Retention in Engineering Technology Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

: 5-Strongly Agree, 4-Agree, 3-Neutral, 2-Disagree, 1-Strongly DisagreeFuture WorkFuture research plans include relating the reliability of implementation of the Integrated Project-Based Course in Mathematics in Engineering to student learning outcomes. The future plans ofthe project are to recognize, assess, classify, and distribute resources (via a Web site) forEngineering and Technology educators wishing to incorporate hands-on learning into theircurriculum to encourage students to pursue careers in Engineering and Technology. By helpingstudents make connections between Mathematics and Engineering subjects and real-worldissues, these strategies are likely to enhance student interest in Engineering and Technologydisciplines, improve

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Enno Koehn, Lamar University; Hari Chintalapudi, Lamar University; Balakrishna Sangi, Lamar University; James Koehn, Chadron State College

Tagged Divisions

Construction

of Directors this report wasprepared by a committee of volunteer professional engineers who researched and assessedexisting data on nine Infrastructure categories such as: Roads and Highways, Bridges andStructures, Aviation, Dams, Drinking water, Rails, Schools, Flood Control and Storm water, andWaste water. These findings and evaluations were later reviewed for objectivity and consistency.It is believed that discussion of this report will lead to greater understanding of current and futureneeds of the state, and nation and provide necessary funding to address Infrastructure needs, andsupply information regarding better policy, planning and co-ordination systems.The ASCE is to be commended for reminding us as citizens, that if we value our

Conference Session

Engineering Education in India, Central and Eastern Asia

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fazil Najafi, University of Florida; Romitkumar Gajjar, University of Florida; Kirandeep Kaur, University of Florida; Sarah Jayasekaran, University of Florida; Nick Safai, Salt Lake City College

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International

14.325.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 CIVIL ENGINEERING EDUCATION AT THE MAHARAJA SAYAJI RAO UNIVERSITY OF BARODA, INDIA AND AT THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDAAbstractCivil engineering is one of the oldest branch of engineering that includes planning, design,construction, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure. This include roads, airports,railroads, buildings, bridges, canals, harbors, terminals, Power plants, nuclear reactors, towers,water and wastewater treatment plants, sewers, drainage, flood control, water supply, landfills,and many other facilities.With the advancement of technology and the use of computers, civil engineering has now nolimits. From tall sky scrapper in the sky to the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen Butler-Purry, Texas A&M University; Vinod Srinivasan, Texas A&M University; susan pedersen, Texas A&M University

analytical thinking, problem solving,planning and execution, decision making, and adaptation to rapid change.” They also identifiedseveral attributes of video games that are important for learning: “clear goals, lessons that can bepracticed until mastered, monitoring learner progress and adjusting instruction to learner level ofmastery, closing the gap between what is learned and its use, motivation that encourages time ontask, personalization of learning, and infinite patience.”Although, there is a large body of evidence for the educational potential of games, adoption ratesare still very low1, 17. One reason for this is the lack of empirical evidence for effectivenessof games as learning environments17. The National Summit on Educational Games

Conference Session

Engineering and Technology for Everyone

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Krupczak

Tagged Divisions

Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

for non-engineers and developed four models to serve as potentialtemplates or standard course models. A framework was established for specific course outlinesconsistent with the content areas established by the NAE in Tech Tally of: technology andsociety, design, products and systems, and technology core concepts and the ITEA technologytopic areas. To satisfy the diverse requirements of curriculum committees on varied campuses,the framework offers faculty flexibility in planning courses within each proposed model whilestill accomplishing the goals of the standards.IntroductionIn Technically Speaking1 and Tech Tally 2, The National Academy of Engineering emphasizedthe need for all Americans to understand and appreciate our technological

Conference Session

Developing New Instrumentation

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Akram Hossain, Purdue University, Calumet; Vijay Mahajan, Influx Software Solutions

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation

security, data integrityand power consumption. We are planning to implement the research objectives by using ageneric wireless transceiver module offered by CIRRONET. Wireless mesh network system not Page 14.1021.3only offer potential cost saving, but they can reduce system downtime propelled by integratedand programmable power management protocol. This system should enhance both networkintelligence and system’s overall functional capabilities, as well.Significance of the ObjectivesThe low cost and reconfigurable wireless mesh networks will contribute significantly in tocurrently available wireless data acquisition and communications

Conference Session

Freshman Experience in Engineering Technology

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Niaz Latif, Purdue University, Calumet; Akram Hossain, Purdue University, Calumet

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

camera facilitated use of the text book materialsfor instruction. The faculty members saved the instructional materials for future asynchronousstreaming delivery. Also, each lecture and demonstration in the live classroom was recorded onthe DVD recorder and later placed on the faculty course website. This allowed students to reviewthe lecture if needed. Page 14.72.4Cohort-based enrollment (with SDD Courses)In an effort to increase ECET enrollment and also to avoid class cancellation due to lowenrollment at the main campus, a semester plan (with one SDD course) was developed for theremote location during the Fall 2008 semester. Ninty-three

Conference Session

Curriculum in Mechanical and Power Engineering Technology

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian Vuksanovich, Youngstown State University; James Higley, Purdue University, Calumet

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Fundamentals 33, spring MET-313 Applied Fluid Mechanics 33, spring CHEM-111 General Chemistry 33, spring IET-22 Production Planning & Control 33, spring MET-329 Applied Heat Transfer 34, fall IET-308 Engineering Project 3