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Software and Hardware for Educators II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel McCarthy, University of Wyoming; Cameron Wright, University of Wyoming; Steven Barrett, University of Wyoming; Jerry Hamann, University of Wyoming

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AC 2010-1449: STUDENT-CREATED LABORATORY EXERCISES FOR ADIGITAL SYSTEMS DESIGN COURSE USING HDL AND PLDSDaniel McCarthy, University of Wyoming Daniel D. McCarthy, M.S.E.E., was a graduate student in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY, from which he received both the BS in Computer Engineering and the MSEE degrees. He is a member of Tau Beta Pi and Mortar Board.Cameron Wright, University of Wyoming Cameron H. G. Wright, Ph.D, P.E., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY. He was formerly Professor and Deputy Department Head of the Electrical

Conference Session

Computers in Education Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Igor Verner, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology; Leonid Revzin, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology

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, mathematics education in engineering and cultural context.Leonid Revzin, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology Leonid L. Revzin received the M.Sc. degree in Chemistry from the Novosibirsk State University (1975), Russia. He is a certified teacher of chemistry in Israel. Mr. Revzin is a graduate student at the Department of Education in Technology & Science, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. His research interests include developing and evaluating learning environments and curricula that integrate automation systems in the high school chemistry laboratory. Page 15.815.1© American

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Software and Hardware for Educators II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey Richardson, Purdue University; James Jacob, Purdue University; Brant Price, Purdue University; Jeremiah Dole, Purdue University

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laboratory experiments. The project included the development of a sine wavegenerator, logic pulse signal, and a programmable synchronous serial interface. The project isbased a Cypress programmable system on a chip or PSoC and a LabVIEW PC application. ThePSoC allows for a single chip solution of the sine wave generator by creating a programmablesquare wave that is then sent through an internal 4-pole filter to shape the desired sine wave.This approach is novel when compared to direct digital synthesis or look-up tables. The PSoCalso creates a programmable logic pulse output to provide a variable duty cycle square whenrequired. The programmable synchronous serial interface allows students to select theappropriate timing diagram and then specify the

Conference Session

Software and Hardware for Educators I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Warren Rosen, Drexel University; Eric Carr, Drexel University

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AC 2010-1304: AN APPLICATION-BASED APPROACH TO INTRODUCINGMICROCONTROLLERS TO FIRST-YEAR ENGINEERING STUDENTSWarren Rosen, Drexel University Dr. Warren A. Rosen received his Ph.D. in physics from Temple University in 1978. Between 1978 and 1985 Dr. Rosen served as assistant professor of physics at Colby and Vassar Colleges where he carried out research in optical physics, solar physics, and medical physics. From 1985 to 1996 he worked at the Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division in Warminster, PA where he established an optical communications laboratory for development and characterization of optical components, systems, and protocols for high-performance avionics data networks. In 1996 Dr

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Computers in Education Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Easley, Louisiana Tech University; David Hall, Louisiana Tech University; Nicholas Beard, Louisiana Tech University; Glenn Fardsalehi, Louisiana Tech University; Nathan Wallace, Louisiana Tech University; Michael Swanbom, Louisiana Tech University

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. Project-focused approaches increase theworkload of already busy faculty members and can be difficult to sustain, particularly whenbudgets are tight. Added responsibilities such as ordering and managing supplies, resolvingtechnical issues faced by students, and maintaining tools and machinery rob faculty of time thatcould be better spent focusing on the learning experience.Louisiana Tech University has addressed this issue by implementing a project-focusedcurriculum that we call Living with the Lab. This curriculum decreases a portion of the facultyworkload by transferring the ownership and maintenance of laboratory platforms and tools fromthe university to the students. Each student purchases a robotics kit with a programmablecontroller, sensors

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Computational Tools and Simulation III

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aparna Sukhavasi, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Richard Hall, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Hong Sheng, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Ronaldo Luna, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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study was conducted in the years 2004, 2008 and 2009. In the year 2004 thelearning system was introduced, it was a one year project funded by an NSF CourseCurriculum and Laboratory Improvement (CCLI) proof of concept grant. This projectresumed in 2008, since this was when the CCLI full development proposal was funded.Participants: The participants of this research were freshmen students enrolled for anundergraduate course “CE 215: Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering” at MissouriS&T.The details of participants over the years are listed below:2009: The students completed the assignment in the lab.2009: The students completed assignment as homework.2008: The students completed assignment in lab.2004: The students completed

Conference Session

Signal Processing Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yuan-Lin Chen, MingChi University of Technology; Shun-Chung Wang, Lunghwa University of Science and Technology

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side. Two tests on micro-controller Timer/event counters principles are required which account Pulse width modulator 30% in total grade. The experiment Analog to digital converter laboratory occupies another 40% of total Interrupt grade. Students should practice each I2C bus serial interface experiment unit for understanding the Halt and wake-up mode principle of micro-controller technology. Watchdog timer Students should develop the ability to

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Computers in Education Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hamed Farahani Manesh, Eastern Mediterranean University; Dirk Schaefer, Georgia Institute of Technology

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environments and remotely/robotically controlled physical laboratory exercises for distance learning settings including associated pedagogies. Dr. Schaefer has published approximately 80 papers in journals, books and conference proceedings on Computer-Aided Engineering and Design as well as Engineering Education. In addition, he has substantial experience in curriculum development, ABET preparation and assessment. Page 15.111.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 A Virtual Factory Approach for Design and Implementation of Agile Manufacturing

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Robotics in Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carlotta Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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LEGOS w/HandyBoard43University of West Curriculum integration LEGOS w/HandyBoard44 Page 15.877.3FloridaSwarthmore College Research project preparation, AAAI Khepera, ActivMedia Pioneers45Missouri University State of the art of robotics and Instructor-created kit usingof Science and architectures embedded C, Matlab imageTechnology processing46Carnegie Mellon Robots for study problem-based LEGOS with HandyBoard47-48University laboratory experimentsPontificia

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Robotics in Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenny Fotouhi, University of Maryland; Susan Cooledge, University of Maryland Eastern Shore

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activities were limited to the use of the on boardmicroprocessor.Assembling the Toddler Robot Two Toddler Robot kits were purchased from Parallax. Each student documented thetime spent working in the laboratory together and the time spent working alone in the laboratory.Assembly of the Toddler Robot began with installing the servomotor installed on the body of thetoddler. The kit included two motors: the Tilt and Stride Servos. The tilt servo was used forrotating the robots center of gravity back and forth on both feet, while the stride servo movedboth legs back and forth. The horns and brass wire keepers were installed on the servos, whichwere used for controlling the legs and feet of the toddler. The top plate was installed on the topof

Conference Session

Software and Hardware for Educators I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chad Hager, United States Air Force Academy; Steven Barrett, University of Wyoming; Cameron Wright, University of Wyoming; Jerry Hamann, University of Wyoming

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student as part of degreerequirements for a master of science degree in electrical engineering. We have partnered withstudents on a number of related education projects over the past decade. We have dubbed thistype of development project as “For Students By Students (FSBS).” In the FSBS model, studentsdevelop educational tools for use in the classroom and laboratory for use by fellow students. Thisapproach has allowed us to custom design educational tools while providing studentsopportunities for hands-on development work. Additional information on this approach andrelated projects are provided in the literature [3-9].In the next section we present background information for the reader to put into context theconcepts related to the paper

Conference Session

Software and Hardware for Educators I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fadi Obeidat, Virginia Commonwealth University; Ruba Alkhasawneh, Virginia Commonwealth University; Jerry Tucker, Virginia Commonwealth University; Robert Klenke, Virginia Commonwealth University

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experience,2) curricula and contents, and 3) labs and platforms. For example, the importance of enhancingthe laboratory environment for improving embedded systems education process is shown in [12].This work points to the significant role of using current available technologies and tools such ashard/soft-core processors, IP (Intellectual Property) cores, and the EDK (embedded developmentkit) tool in embedded systems labs. It also shows the importance of transition from using TTL Page 15.1268.2ICs (transistor–transistor-logic integrated circuits) to reconfigurable devices such as FPGA. In[13] a set of experiments are proposed to enable students to

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Computers in Education Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kathryn Rodhouse, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Benjamin Cooper, Savant LLC; Steve Watkins, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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1989. He holds an M.S.E.E. and a B.S.E.E. from University of Missouri-Rolla. He is currently a Professor at Missouri University of Science and Technology (formerly the University of Missouri-Rolla) and Director of the Applied Optics Laboratory. His research interests include optical sensing, smart system applications, and engineering education. Page 15.992.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Programming for Pre-college Education using Squeak SmalltalkAbstractCompetence in a programming language can provide a strong basis for logical thinking and anexposure to technology; however, many languages

Conference Session

Signal Processing Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hanjun Xian, Purdue University; Krishna Madhavan, Purdue University

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teachingin the laboratory more interesting2 and engaging3. Furthermore, sensor science helps preparestudents with a foundation of instrumentation technology for the measurement and control ofindustrial processes4. Despite the above efforts to produce a prevailing culture of sensingscience, the vast majority of engineering students very rarely have access to a large number ofreal-world sensors within the classrooms. A lack of effective ways to incorporate large-scalesensor data into engineering curricula retards students’ development of problem solving skills in Page 15.1059.2a real-world contexts.In this paper, we propose a new approach to

Conference Session

Online and Web-based Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Charles Lesko, East Carolina University; John Pickard, East Carolina University

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environments provide users with a new sense of 'Data-in-Depth'".16 This sectiondescribes considerations made in preparation for a series of virtual classroom designs; it alsoincorporates some of the early virtual classroom and laboratory spaces developed within a newlyestablished virtual campus. Once these spaces are built, class sessions are being conducted andthe students are surveyed. It should be noted at this point, that most of this section is based onresearch observation and will require further case analysis to validate site building trends andtendencies.The development of Web 3-D virtual world spaces for academic use presents unique challengesfor both academics and their students. To present course content in more effective ways firstrequires

Conference Session

Computational Tools and Simulation III

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hassan Rajaei, Bowling Green State University; Arsen Gasparyan, Bowling Green State University

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pleasant setting. Virtual laboratories can be built with simulationtechniques to guide our students learning complex subjects. A major difficulty, however,concerns whether the simplicity may come at the expense of effectiveness of the learningsurroundings. One remedy to this problem suggests use of special equipments often used for e.g.pilot training. Another example includes use of digital gloves and head-mounted devices invirtual reality applications. Nevertheless, these equipments are expensive and often not availableto most students. In contrast, our solution suggests use of inexpensive tools like web-cameras asan interface to interact with the simulated objects in cyberspace, and WBS as a core buildingblock of the virtual laboratories.In this

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Tablet and Portable PCs for Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lin Li, Prairie View A&M University; Sherri Frizell, Prairie View A&M University; Yonggao Yang, Prairie View A&M University

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support theirinstructional needs.The specific objectives of the project include:1. Strengthening the educational infrastructure for computer science and engineering by incorporating advanced technology into courses and curricula2. Improving the delivery of laboratory and lectures3. Enhancing learning and teaching efficiency using computerized assessment platform4. Deepening students’ understanding of abstract concepts and enhancing students’ comprehension skills from theory to practice5. Promoting active learning and stimulate students’ interests in computer science and engineering subjects6. Developing support materials to assist faculty in the use of technology to support their instructional needsIn the sections below, we describe

Conference Session

Computer Education Innovations I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alisa Gilmore, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Herbert Detloff, University of Nebraska, Lincoln at Omaha

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thefurther integration of the CEENBoT™. These included suggestions for instructional refinementsfor this course and suggestions to achieve a cohesive integration of the platform into othercourses. Students suggested the need for a dedicated laboratory structure for this class, the needto expand upon and refine laboratory instruction, the need to achieve a steady-state in platformdevelopment, and the need to separate the course into two separate courses to allow for adedicated course in mobile robotics. They also recommended that the integration of theCEENBoT™ into the 4-year CEEN sequence continue to be developed and coordinated betweeninstructors.Programming exercises with the CEENBoT™ required the electronics engineering majors to“catch up on some

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Computational Tools and Simulation II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jonathan Hill, University of Hartford

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available inour computer laboratories. Students also install this software on their home computers.KiCad is software for the creation of electronic schematic diagrams and printed circuit boardartwork. It is useful for everybody working in electronic design. In the microprocessor devicescourse I teach, due to the complexity of the circuits we build, it is practically impossible to drawschematics by hand. Such complexity is due to the detail required to actually construct suchcircuits. Even in a modest microprocessor system with an 8-bit data bus and a 16-bit addressbus, keeping track of pins and pin numbers is problematic. In performing homework and projectwork alike, students absolutely require a powerful yet easy-to-use schematic capture tool.Dia

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Online and Web-based Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amelito Enriquez, Canada College

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theonline group (16.0%). The Circuits course is the first course in Electrical Engineering (EE), andis therefore more important to EE majors than to students majoring in other fields of engineering.It can also be inferred that the perceived importance of the Circuits course to EE majors may beone of the reasons why fewer of them take the class online. Another advantage of the on-campusgroup is the number of students who were concurrently taking the laboratory class for Circuits.A majority (83.3%) of on-campus students were taking the Circuits lecture and laboratorycourses simultaneously while only 12% of the online students were enrolled in the laboratoryclass. The laboratory class gives students opportunities to apply and experimentally

Conference Session

Computational Tools and Simulation II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicholas Roberts, Vanderbilt University; Greg Walker, Vanderbilt University

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0 1 2 3 4 5 6 question numberFigure 5: Comparison of exam questions involving topics with and without demonstrations forcurrent and previous semesters. Questions 1, 2, 4 and 5 involve topics related to the tools andquestion 3 does not.References [1] A.M. Ibrahim, “Economical integration of virtual laboratories in eet curricula”, in Pro- ceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition. ASEE, 2001. [2] D.J. Olinger and J.C. Hermanson, “Integrated thermal-fluid experiments in wpi’s discovery classroom”, Journal of Engineering Education, 2002. [3] W.C Crone, A.B. Ellis, A.C. Payne, K.W. Lux, A.K

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Computational Tools and Simulation II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Edwin Garcia, Purdue University

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., Chawla, K.K., Saha, R., Patterson, B.R., Fuller, E.R., and Langer, S.A. (2003). Microstructure-based simulation of thermomechanical behavior of composite materials by object-oriented finite element analysis. Materials Characterization 49 p. 395–4075. Guyer, J. E., Wheeler, D. and Warren, J. A. (2009) FiPy: Partial Differential Equations with Python. Computing in Science & Eng. 11(3) p. 6-15.6. Bartol, A., McLennan, M. and García, R. E. (2009), The Virtual of Kinetics of Materials Laboratory. DOI: 10254/nanohub-r7342.4.7. García, R.E. (2007). OOF2. DOI: 10254/nanohub-r3363.4.8. Wiggins, G., and J. McTighe. 1997. Understanding by Design: Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

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Computer Education Innovations II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Suxia Cui, Prairie View A&M University; Yonghui Wang, Prairie View A&M University; Siew Koay, Prairie View A&M University; Yonggao Yang, Prairie View A&M University

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, Xi’an, China, in 1993, the M.S. degree in electrical engineering from Beijing Polytechnic University, Beijing, China, in 1999, and the Ph.D. degree in computer engineering from Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS, in 2003. From 1993 to 1996, he was an Engineer with the 41st Electrical Research Institute, Bengbu, China. From 2000 to 2003, he was a research assistant with the Visualization, Analysis, and Imaging Laboratory (VAIL), the GeoResources Institute (GRI), Mississippi State. He is currently an Assistant Professor with the Department of Engineering Technology, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX. His research interests include image and signal processing, and

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Programming for Engineering Students

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Punch, Michigan State University; Richard Enbody, Michigan State University; Colleen McDonough, Michigan State University; Jon Sticklen, Michigan State University

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Engineering Sciences, an undergraduate bachelor of science degree program in the MSU College of Engineering. He also is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. Dr. Sticklen has lead a laboratory in knowledge-based systems focused on task specific approaches to problem solving. Over the last decade, Dr. Sticklen has pursued engineering education research focused on early engineering; his current research is supported by NSF/DUE and NSF/CISE. Page 15.864.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Measuring the Effect of Intervening

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Computer Gaming and Virtual Reality for Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katrina Neville, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology; Peter Burton, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology; Ian Burnett, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology

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script their own objects. The 3-Dobject creation tools and the in-built Linden Scripting Language (LSL) available, allow for astrong creative aspect to be included in course material where students can work together tocreate and script objects4.This paper will look at one way Second Life has been used to create a virtual learningenvironment. The environment created is a replica of a real-life television studio used by on-campus students. It is hoped that this virtual studio can aid in bridging some of the gap local andoff-campus students have in their laboratory experiences.BackgroundMultimedia Engineering courses are offered at RMIT University's Melbourne city campus aswell as their international campus in Vietnam.The Multimedia Engineering

Conference Session

Signal Processing Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cameron Wright; Thad Welch; Michael Morrow

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Using Inexpensive Hardware and Software Tools to Teach Software Defined Radio Abstract Signal processing topics such as software defined radio are more easily taught by using demonstra- tions and laboratory experiences that pique the students’ interest. This paper describes a new, inexpensive software defined radio educational platform based upon M ATLAB and the Texas Instruments C6713 dig- ital signal processing starter kit. We describe the various hardware and software issues and discuss how such a platform can be used in the classroom.1 INTRODUCTIONSoftware defined radio (SDR) is a topic that is becoming

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Computational Tools and Simulation III

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Stanley, Kettering University; Gianfranco DiGiuseppe, Kettering University

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/Thermodynamics_Software/Suppliers/pid5061.htm2 Bhattacharjee, S., http://thermo.sdsu.edu/testcenter/3 Patrick Tebbe, Patrick, et.al, “Development of Software Applications forthermodynamics Related Courses: The THERMOVIEW Project”, ASEE AnnualCongress and Exposition, 20014 Friedman, Ella, “Interactive Learning Tools For Undergraduate Thermodynamics”,ASEE Annual Conference, 20045 Kumpaty, Subha, “Learning Enhancement in Thermodynamics Classroom via use ofTEST™ Software in Design Projects and Laboratory”, ASEE Annual Conference, 20026 Gramoll, Kurt, et. al., “Online Interactive Multimedia For EngineeringThermodynamics”, ASEE Annual Conference, 20047 Stanley, Richard, “Interactive Web Based Animation Software: An Efficient Way toIncrease the Engineering

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Computational Tools and Simulation I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Derek Yip-Hoi, Western Washington University

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remainder of this paper will describe this course. The next two sections will highlight theteaching strategies adopted. These will be followed by sections that provide examples ofassignments and projects used to develop a student’s skill at developing automation applications.Finally summaries of challenges and potential future improvements to this course will beprovided.Course OverviewSince WWU operates on the quarter system, courses are scheduled over a 10 week period. As afour credit offering the CAD Automation class meets for two 3 hour periods in the department’sCAD laboratory. The size of the lab caps enrollment at 25 students. This adequately meets thedemand for the CAD/CAM program while providing space for students in other programswishing

Conference Session

Programming for Engineering Students

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Baker, University of Kentucky; Vincent Capece, University of Kentucky; Keith Rouch, University of Kentucky

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islimited in courses. Certainly, example solutions can be made available for students to reviewoutside of class. But, using screencasts, the students can watch the progression of the examplesolutions while listening to recorded explanatory audio comments, and this provides advantagesin limiting misunderstandings.Another topic discussed is use of screencasts to allow students in a distance learning Page 15.442.2environment to observe laboratory demonstrations.BackgroundScreen capturing software, such as Camtasia Studio1, supplied by TechSmith Corporation, is auseful tool for easily creating video recordings using a standard tablet pc. All activity

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Signal Processing Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Santucci, Arizona State University; Tushar Gupta, Arizona State University; Mohit Shah, Arizona State University; Andreas Spanias, Arizona State University

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, presentedearlier by Spanias et al2-3.This paper is organized as follows. First, the various features are explained briefly along withtheir mathematical description. The simulated results obtained from J-DSP are then given.Finally, a set of on-line laboratory tutorials and exercises is developed to review these concepts.Feature ExtractionThe features can be broadly classified into two categories – global descriptors and instantaneousdescriptors. In the former, the feature is calculated for the entire signal as a whole. The latter Page 15.131.3features are calculated for each frame obtained by segmenting the given signal. In this paper, weare interested in