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2013 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Tony Kerzmann; Gavin Buxton

Zero WastePittsburgh. Furthermore, we discussed the topics continuously as a class. Some of the suggestedtopics are given below.Research Project TopicsStudents were allowed to choose any topic (subject to approval), but possible topics included 1) UPMC: Analyze laboratory equipment energy usage, determine energy efficiency upgrades and develop an economic feasibility study for the upgrades. 2) Phipps Conservatory: Energy model of the conservatory and warehouse to create a baseline. Students will compare the baseline to technologies that increase envelope efficiency to determine payback times. 3) Phipps Conservatory: Research technologies to improve energy efficiency on historic portion of the conservatory (Insulation

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2013 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Gonca Altuger-Genc

lecture and 2 hours for the laboratory. Thelecture component covers the theoretical part of quality control practices, and statistical methods;whereas the lab component covers hands-on practices of statistical methods, building controlcharts, design of experiments, etc… The prerequisites for the MET 409 – Statistical Quality Control are MET 252 – QualityControl and MTH 110 – Statistics.Instructor-Directed Learning:Instructor-directed learning (IDL) is also known as the traditional learning component of thecourse. In the IDL component, course instructor will provide students with journal articles, linksto newspaper articles or radio interviews related to the course subject. Students will be expectedto review these materials and answer follow

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2013 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Ralph Belton; Ahmet Zeytinci

presentations; c. conducting standardized field and laboratory testing on construction materials; d. utilizing modern instruments and research techniques for site development and building layout; e. determining forces and stresses in elementary structural systems; f. estimating material quantities for technical projects; g. calculating basic loads and demands in mechanical and electrical systems; h. utilizing codes, contracts and specifications in design, construction and inspection activities; and i. employing productivity software to solve technical problems;Baccalaureate degree programs must demonstrate that graduates, in addition to thecompetencies above, are capable of: a. creating, utilizing and presenting design

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2013 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Faruk Yildiz

. The large-sized training units onwheels are for outdoor experiments, and the small-sized training units can be used outdoors orcan be used indoors by with light (light bulb) and wind (fan) when weather conditions are notfavorable. Prior to the period of performance, five of the large training units had already beenbuilt for the mobile energy laboratory. During the period of performance, five more largetraining units were built along with 10 small-sized training units. For wind energy experiments,the large training units connect to a portable commercial wind turbine. Similarly, the small-sizedtraining units connect to peripheral components, such as a 10-inch by 10-inch photovoltaicmodule. Using worksheets, students learn about the function of

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2013 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Aiman S. Kuzmar

Sam Houston State University. Other instructors within the program have offeredmini-session courses as well. However, this paper is on the observations and findings for thecourses that have been taught exclusively by the author. The courses are listed next.ITEC 3371 - Civil Drafting Technology is a required course that is offered regularly in both thefall and spring semesters. This course has both theoretical and applications components. Itrequires a computer laboratory. There is an upper limit on class size. As a result, the course fillsup quickly. That is, several students need this course all the time.ITEC 3372 – Construction Drafting is another required course. It is also offered twice a year inthe fall and spring terms and the class size

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2013 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Raju Shrestha; Paul Cotae

, “Prospects and problems of Wireless Communication for Underwater sensor networks” Special Issue: Underwater Sensor networks: Architecture and Protocols, Volume 8, Issue 8, pages 977-994, October 2008.[2] Ian F. Akyildiz, Dario Pompili, Tommaso Melodia, “Challenges for efficient communication in underwater acoustic sensor networks” Special issue on embedded sensor networks and wireless computing, Volume 1 Issue 2, July 2004, pp. 3-8.[3] Thomas J. Hayward and T.C. Yang, “Underwater Acoustic Communication channel capacity: A simulation study” Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC, AIP Conf. Proc. 728, pp. 114-121.[4] Geir Jarle Ness and Tor Helleseth, “Cross correlation of m-sequences of different lengths” Information