Conference Session

Capstone Projects and Experiential Learning

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chip W. Ferguson, Western Carolina University; Phillip A. Sanger, Western Carolina University

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Engineering Technology

Engineering and Technology’s programs, a full two-semester twocourse senior capstone project sequence in the B.S. degree has been established and gearedtoward new product development. The capstone course sequence is multi-disciplinary where allthree curricula, engineering technology, electrical and computer engineering technology andelectrical engineering, are combined into one class. All projects must address new problems sothat it will draw the students out of their comfort zone consistent with the department’s goal ofproducing graduates capable of self directed learning. The text chosen for the two coursesequence is entitled Winning at New Products9. The first capstone course in the sequence is a 3hour credit course, comprised of a 2 hour lecture

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Capstone Projects and Experiential Learning

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cliff R. Mirman, Northern Illinois University

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Engineering Technology

Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Educational Outcomes Embedded Within Energy Conservation ProjectsAbstractDuring the summer of 2008, the NIU College of Engineering and Engineering Technologyreceived funding from the United States Department of Energy to study modes of energyconservation in the railroad industry. Specifically, the projects looked at reducing the usage ofdiesel fuel in the operation of today’s modern locomotives. The project lasted one and a halfyears, and five project tasks examined unique aspects energy conservation in the commonlocomotive. The team studied the usage of alternate fuels as a suitable alternative to usingstraight diesel fuel, where cost, availability, emissions, and material wear are key

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Manufacturing Capstone and Design Projects

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Saeed D. Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University; Rachel Klapper, Middle Tennessee State University; Sandi Hyde, Middle Tennessee State University

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Engineering Technology

Page 22.941.8 from http://www.thelantern.com/2.1345/stress-stifles-creativity-study-shows-1.865067. Foroudastan, S.D., “Enhancing undergraduate education through innovative, applied research projects,” 2007 ASEE 6th global Colloquium on Engineering Education in Istanbul, Turkey, Oct 1-4.8. Foroudastan, Saeed, “Capstone Design Projects: More than a Matter of Meeting a Program Requirement,” 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Southeast Section Conference, Auburn, AL, April 4-6.9. Hammonds, B. for Leading Learning New Zealand. (2010, October 6). Quotes to're-imagine' schools for the 21stc. Retrieved from http://www.leading-learning.co.nz/famous

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Manufacturing Capstone and Design Projects

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven Fleishman, Western Washington University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-43: TO WELDOR NOT TO WELD - EVALUATION OF AN UN-DERGRADUATE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY WELDING AND FAB-RICATION COURSESteven Fleishman, Western Washington University Steven Fleishman is currently an Assistant Professor at Western Washington University in the Engineering Technology Department, and Vehicle Research Institute. He has more than twenty years of experience in automotive drivetrain R&D, and is currently engaged in a hybrid bus research project with his undergrad- uate student team and industrial partners. Page 22.1530.1 c American Society for Engineering Education

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Capstone Projects and Experiential Learning

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian D Vuksanovich, Youngstown State University; Darrell R Wallace, Youngstown State University

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Engineering Technology

has been identified in much of the relatedliterature is that engineers need a broader skill set than is currently contained in the coreengineering curricula. Key skill deficiencies that have been identified include creative thinking,entrepreneurship, and the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary groups.For the past 3 years, a project at Youngstown State University dubbed the CooperativeLaboratory (CoLab) has brought together students from STEM and the Fine and Performing Artsto work on challenging design problems. Through the CoLab project, engineeringtechnology students have been able to work on real-world, open ended projects with bothtechnical and non-technical constraints. Thus far, initial development of the program has

Conference Session

Manufacturing Capstone and Design Projects

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chin-Zue Chen, Austin Peay State University; Adel Salama., Austin Peay State University

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Engineering Technology

and make presentations to share in class. 4. ENGT 4190 Additive Manufacturing Capstone (3). Prerequisite: ENGT 4130 (3rd AM course) & ENGT 4850 (Computer-Integrated Mfg) This is a capstone project driven course. Using role play in a company organization setting, students will apply knowledge learned in other courses to go through market search, product design, and production, ending with a final product made with AM technology. Through the course students will learn or enhance teamwork, interpersonal, social, and leadership skills. Page 22.673.3 Table 1. Manufacturing Curriculum Check Sheet

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Capstone Projects and Experiential Learning

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chad M. Laux, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Abram Walton, Ph.D., Purdue University; Amy S. Van Epps, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kimberly Marie Deranek, Nova Southeastern University; Darrel L. Sandall, Purdue University; Rick L. Homkes, Purdue University; Sarah E. Leach, Purdue University, Statewide Technology

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Engineering Technology

8IET 45100 or Production Cost Analysis or 3 TECH 49700 Senior Design Project 2IT 45000 Monetary AnalysisOLS 45000 Project Management 3 Technical Selective * 3 Technical Selective * 3 Technical Selective * 3COM 30300 or Intercultural Communication or 3 Selective Global, Cultural, or Diversity 3COM 31400 Adv Presentational Speaking Free Elective 3 Free Elective 3TECH 49600 Senior Design Project Proposal 1*Technical Selectives are intended for ConcentrationTable 1: Engineering Technology Plan of StudyThe ET plan of study fulfills the

Conference Session

Manufacturing Capstone and Design Projects

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel P. Johnson, Rochester Institute of Technology; Rebecca Dobbs, Rochester Institute of Technology; Changfeng Ge, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

Conference Session

ETD Design I: Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Antonio Soares, Florida A&M Univeristy; Chao Li, Florida A&M University/Florida State University

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Engineering Technology

drinkholding unit. The drink is then dispensed to the strategically parked robot which will thenatomically return to the original location where the user can retrieve the drink. The user canchoose from three beverage choices by pressing 1, 2, or 3 on the remote.IntroductionThe Electronic Engineering Technology Program at our university implemented several yearsago a capstone course intended to capture graduating seniors’ ability to design and implement acomplete project using design methods and tools used in today’s industry. It is a two semestercourse designed to capture many aspects of engineering and to allow the students to integrate theknowledge received over the years in the program. The Senior Design Proposal (EET 4950) isoffered during the

Conference Session

Electromechanical Capstone and Design Projects in Engineering Technology

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chong Chen, Middle Tennessee State University

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Engineering Technology

was conducted as a graduate student project.Through this project, the involving graduate students not only leaned how to use the Maxwellsoftware for creating an electrical machine geometry, adding permanent magnet and current tothe machine, and interpreting the calculation results, but also got an in-depth understanding onthe linear alternator operation and design as well as what the machine may do in utilizingrenewable energy.Principle of Linear AlternatorFigure 2 is a cross section view of a single-slot single-phase cylindrical permanent magnet linearalternator. This alternator has two parts: a stator and a plunger. The stator consists of a statorcore, made of silicon-iron, and a circular stator winding embedded inside of the stator core

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Electromechanical Capstone and Design Projects in Engineering Technology

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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William C. Beston, Florence-Darlington Technical College; Elaine L. Craft, Florence-Darlington Technical College

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Engineering Technology

Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology (EMET) or similar programs. Theinstructional modules, including an advanced certificate option for incumbent workers, can leadto certification as a Robotics Production Technician (RPT) and be aligned with theManufacturing Skill Standards Council’s (MSSC) "Certified Production Technician” credential,which is recognized by the federal National Skill Standards Board as the "Voluntary Partnership"for manufacturing.The project team has established the following goals: 1. necessary skills for RPTs will be updated and validated; 2. six instructional modules leading to certification as a RPT will be developed for on-line delivery; 3. completers will demonstrate “readiness” for industry- recognized

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Electromechanical Capstone and Design Projects in Engineering Technology

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael D. Johnson, Texas A&M University; Ram Prasad Diwakaran, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

Conference Session

ETD Design IV: Construction and Civil Engineering Technology

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Barry Dupen, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Regina Leffers, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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Engineering Technology

“student project” led to substantial donations of money, labor, excavating, and materials frommany sources. As a result, the project was completed at one-quarter the price bid by a privatecontractor. Assessment of student learning was conducted by the instructor, departmentalcolleagues, and working construction professionals.IntroductionIn part, this is the story of collaboration between two professors. Regina teaches ConstructionEngineering Technology, and Barry teaches Mechanical Engineering Technology. We both teachSenior Design Capstone classes. While Barry’s seniors design and build machines for localsponsoring companies, Regina’s seniors plan and build residential or commercial structures.In the summer of 2009, Barry joined the Board of

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Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum Innovations.

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aaron K. Ball, Western Carolina University; George D. Ford, Western Carolina University; Frank Miceli, Asheville Bucombe Tech Community College

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Engineering Technology

. Further, PBL culminates in ateam approach during the senior capstone where industry sponsored projects are carried out. Thesponsored projects are coordinated through the University’s Rapid Center for ProductRealization, and all senior project classes fall under the responsibility of the Rapid Center’sdirector. The goals, logical progression and integration of PBL at WCU are shown in Table 2.The incorporation of PBL as described in this paper focuses on the integration of mechanical andelectrical engineering applications through a joint partnership between the university and aregional community college. Elements of entrepreneurship are included such that design andfabrication are developed for a Do-it-Yourself-Kit (DYK) with customer input playing

Conference Session

ETD Design I: Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University; Ana Elisa P. Goulart, Texas A&M University; Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University; Jay R Porter, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

. , Waldron, W., and Pung, C.,“Vertical integration project with freshman and junior engineering students,” Proceedings of ASEE Annual Conference, 2008.10. Gannodyz G.C. and John J. Doherty, J. J., “Using a Product Line Approach to Develop Course Projects,” Proceedings of ASEE Annual Conference, 2003.11. Hardin, J. and Sullivan, G., “Vertical-Integration Framework For Capstone Design Projects,” Proceedings of ASEE Annual Conference, 2006.12. Howell, S.K., Collier, K.W., Larson, D.S., Hatfield, J. M., Hoyle, G.W. and Thomas, G.A., “An Integrated Engineering Design Experience: Freshman to Senior Level”, 1995 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, Anaheim, CA, June 25-28, 1995, 53-55.13. Huang, M., Lord, S. and Malicky, D., “Problem

Conference Session

Topics Related to Telecommunications

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steve Hsiung, Old Dominion University; Walter F. Deal III, Old Dominion University; Lacides Agustin Osorio, Norfolk Ship Support Activity; Mathew Henderson, Tidewater Community College

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Engineering Technology

challenges forengineering technology students and faculty. A project based model can be used as an effectiveinstructional strategy to enhance learning about complex RF concepts and technologies. Thisproject method can lead to improved understanding and create interest by actively engagingstudents with hands-on experiences coupled with problem solving and critical thinking activities.This project is based on teaching and learning experiences with a previously developed low costPIC microcontroller training system4. The PIC training system was coupled with a readilyavailable RF communication module7 that could be used in a variety of real world, hands-onapplications in designing senior capstone projects for engineering and technology majors. In

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Projects and Applications

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Marshall, University of Southern Maine

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Engineering Technology

output loads),electric motors and motor starters (switches heavy loads), and solenoid directional controlvalves (widely used, controls fluids).The junior level applied process control engineering course utilizes Allen-Bradleyprogrammable logic controllers and the accompanying RSLogix ® software. A dozenclusters are equipped for the controller programming and wiring. Each cluster iscomposed of a desktop computer linked to a Micrologix 1000 ® PLC module was alsodesigned and fabricated as a project of this class. An organized kit includes typicalindustrial inputs such as push button switches, limit switches, and both inductive andcapacitive proximity devices. The kit also includes typical industrial outputs includinglights, buzzers, motors, and

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ETD Design II: Mechanical Engineering Technology

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason K. Durfee, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

componentsprovides similar benefits to engaging in research. Page 22.1601.4Students that have not faced open-ended design problems will find that their education isinsufficient when they enter the workforce. There has been a great response to this needincluding accreditation requirements requiring students to work in a collaborative, team-oriented,capstone design project. Another avenue to expose students to this type of work isundergraduate research. But using an existing building as a laboratory lends itself more toanalysis than it does to research. In other words, the students will be seeking data to answerquestions posed to them by their instructor. The

Conference Session

Graduate Education and Undergraduate Research in ET

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wei Zhan P.E., Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

because these projects will broaden the students’ views of learning in general2. Modelingand simulation are helpful in learning STEM knowledge13; therefore, involving some modelingand simulation work in the project can make it more interesting to the students. The studentsneed to have some level of technical background to conduct research. Even though seniorstudents have the most knowledge and skills required for conducting research, they are usuallytoo busy with their course work and capstone design project. Based on these considerations, asophomore student and a junior student were selected for the projects. The goals of the projectsare four-folds: 1. Providing students with research opportunities to enhance their educational experience

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum In Engineering Technology

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carmine C. Balascio, University of Delaware

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Engineering Technology

unfamiliar withePortfolios and was somewhat incredulous that the ePortfolio in conjunction with the requiredinternship (or undergraduate research) and senior capstone seminar could provide an adequatecapstone experience for the ET students. The lack of a capstone experience was cited as aweakness, and no mention of the recently implemented capstone ePortfolio was made in thepreliminary report. If such unfamiliarity with and resistance to use of the ePortfolio is commonin the ET community in general and amongst TAC of ABET evaluators in particular, thenprograms may be well advised to retain a traditional senior project in conjunction with acapstone ePortfolio.SummaryInternal funding was obtained from a UD Center for Educational Effectiveness grant

Conference Session

Assessment Methods and Learning Pedagogy I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael J. Dyrenfurth, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Technology

team envisioned a single joint research & development-based capstone Directed Project/Thesis required of all students. The team alsoenvisioned, in their initial publication about the concurrent master’s degree program[4]: In addition to the two degrees awarded upon completion, each student will receive a transcript and diploma supplement from each partner university. The European Masters degree may be awarded by either of the two European partner institutions. The duration for the program is planned for four semesters, which is shorter than were the students to pursue two separate programs on their own. This fact in addition to the waiving of external student tuition fees for the exchanging students and the 12K $ or

Conference Session

Assessment Methods and Learning Pedagogy II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Farrokh Attarzadeh, University of Houston; Deniz Gurkan, University of Houston; Mequanint A. Moges, University of Houston; Victor J. Gallardo, University of Houston; Mehrube Mehrubeoglu, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi; Morteza Sameei, Houston Community College Northeast

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Engineering Technology

possibility of closing the gap increases. Another mechanism for closing this gap is theimplementation of efficient peer-to-peer mentorship programs to facilitate knowledge and skillstransfer.With these concerns in mind, the main objectives of the project included:(1) developing experiments that engage students with inquiry-based learning style; Page 22.1059.3(2) introducing students to real world projects; and(3) improving communication skills through required product documentation.In our capstone course specifically, the student project has many components that emphasizecommunication skills. These include weekly progress reports, weekly meeting agenda

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Multimedia and Distance Learning

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ronald H. Rockland, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Howard S. Kimmel, New Jersey Institute of Technology; John D. Carpinelli, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

anddistance delivery2, but this paper will focus on using these systems strictly for face to faceclasses.One of these systems, Moodle, has been used for two years in three Electrical and ComputerEngineering Technology courses at New Jersey Institute of Technology. Of the three courses,one is a senior design capstone project course, one is a traditional lecture course, and one is acombination of lecture and laboratory. This paper will describe the attributes of this coursemanagement system, and how it can be effectively incorporated into a face to face course. Someof the attributes that will be described in this paper include: Students can upload assignments, and be able to see their grade, comments from the instructor, and have their

Conference Session

Student Learning and Teamwork

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nina Robson, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

, OR, (2005).8. P. Cawley, “The Introduction of a Problem-based option into a Conventional Engineering Degree Course”, Studies in Higher Education, v.14, n.1, p.83, (1989).9. Wang, Fang A., Johnson M., “Enhancing and Assessing Life Long Learning Skills through Capstone Projects”, Journal of Engineering education, (2008).10. P.C. Wankat, The Effective Efficient Professor, Allyn and Bacon Co. Page 22.462.8

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Graduate Education and Undergraduate Research in ET

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael J. Dyrenfurth, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mike Murphy, Dublin Institute of Technology; Gary R. Bertoline, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Robert J. Herrick, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kathryne Newton, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Sancho Maria-Ribera, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya; Nuria Castell, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya; James L. Barnes, James Madison University; Matthias Kuder, Freie Universität Berlin; Gareth O'Donnell, Dublin Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

ProjectBecause students will enter the concurrent degree program with a variety of personalgoals and backgrounds, students’ plans of study will be tailored to the intersection of theprogram goals with the specific goals of each student. This is to be accomplished by afaculty committee consisting of two Purdue and two European faculty. To gain moresynergy from the partnership and also to eliminate duplication of effort and experienceacross the Atlantic, the project team envisioned a single joint research & development-based capstone Directed Project/Thesis required of all students. The team alsoenvisioned, in their initial publication about the concurrent master’s degree program[4]: In addition to the two degrees awarded upon completion, each

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alamgir A. Choudhury, Western Michigan University; Jorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan University; Pavel Ikonomov, Western Michigan University; Joseph McCoy Mydosh, Western Michigan University; Jason Michael Shane

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Engineering Technology

efficiency concepts andpractices by infusing them in freshman through senior-level courses of an engineeringdesign technology program. In contrast to other approaches, we are presenting a noveleffort to expose students to sustainability through energy efficiency along with safety,environmental factors and innovation in product design in an integrated fashion. Acombination of theoretical learning of the subject and experimental practices in the labwill provide students essential knowledge and skills for job readiness prior to graduation.Industry-sponsored internships and capstone design project will be an additional venuefor practicing innovative and sustainable product development.The current engineering design technology program is accredited by

Conference Session

Topics Related to Telecommunications

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James O. Everly, University of Cincinnati; Xuefu Zhou, University of Cincinnati

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Engineering Technology

. Page 22.496.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Development of Low-Cost Radio Frequency Test EquipmentAbstractThis paper focuses on the construction of low-cost radio frequency test equipment which will besubsequently used to conduct performance measurements on a 7 MHz Radio Frequency (RF)transceiver. The transceiver project provides a "Project Based Learning" RF capstone experiencefor students in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology. The Transceiver Projecttogether with performance testing is structured to support course goals and objectives of "Topicsof RF Communications" offered as a technical elective at the beginning of the senior year. Eachstudent enrolled in the

Conference Session

Green Renewable Energy

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Deepak Gupta, Southeast Missouri State University; Ragu Athinarayanan, Southeast Missouri State University; Bradley J. Deken, Southeast Missouri State University

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Engineering Technology

.” Afterthis time, we will utilize our faculty expertise to periodically review and update the content ofthe training materials and the course materials.Activities to support student senior capstone projects will not incur any additional costs as theseare activities that IET engages in during every Fall and Spring semesters. Industries do notcharge a fee for sponsoring capstone projects or charge for hosting a team of students on-site foran entire semester. The University has been doing this for more than 20 years and this has been avery successful program.Industrial Advisory Committee meetings are part of the department’s regular annual activity andare funded through the departmental budget. No additional costs will be incurred to continue

Conference Session

Issues Affecting Engineering Program Development

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jimmy Bill Linn, East Carolina University; Merwan B. Mehta, East Carolina University; Janet Hooper Sanders, East Carolina University

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Engineering Technology

/methods engineer, machine tool design engineer, manufacturing engineer, technical partner, project director, vice-president and consultant. His present re- search interests are enhancing manufacturing and business processes through lean principles and theory of constraints, and the pursuit of quality and variation control through six-sigma. Merwan has conducted 2-day post conference value stream mapping workshops for the Institute of Indus- trial Engineers (IIE) for their Lean/Operational Excellence Conference since 2001 at various companies all over the US. He is an ASQ Certified Six-Sigma Black Belt and a SME Certified Manufacturing Engi- neer.Dr. Janet Hooper Sanders, East Carolina University Janet H. Sanders

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Computer and InformationTechnology-Related Issues

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan University; Alamgir A. Choudhury, Western Michigan University; Brian Dragone

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Engineering Technology

will be beneficial to medical professionals and engineers because this willallow for more rapid analysis and solutions which ultimately is beneficial to the patient.This was a very challenging and rewarding senior design project for the students in anEngineering Design Technology program. This project really hits the Multidisciplinary aspectthat is expected in a capstone project. Students were required to go beyond the subjects and toolsthat are learned in their coursework, and learn about spine anatomy, biomechanics, 3DSlicer, andintegrating several CAE tools into one common project. Great feedback was received fromfaculty and industry people, and the students get highly satisfied with the experience at the end.This project is a showcase