Conference Session

Engineering Technology Futuristic Planning

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wangping Sun, Oregon Institute of Technology; Xian Sun, Klamath Union High School

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Engineering Technology

programming skills defined inthis paper, the students will be able to develop computer programs to solve most engineeringproblems, such as those in statics, dynamics, thermal dynamics, in their future learning.Programming is an intensive, hands-on design process. The amount of programming skills of astudent is largely dependent on how much programming experience she or he has had. Theengineering students should get some basic programming experiences as early as possible.Therefore, the authors are communicating with the Klamath Union High School to seek anopportunity to offer a VBA computer programming course as a high school senior elective. Theauthors are planning to offer this course to a small class of 3 to 5 senior students (or high

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Futuristic Planning

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alok K. Verma, Old Dominion 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

Authors

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

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Engineering Technology

, and students. Starting with a site plan by a local architect and a construction blueprintfrom another trailhead elsewhere in the state, charrette participants improved the design and sitelocation. Students completed the design, obtained approval from the customer (the nonprofit trailgroup), and obtained approval from local and state governments. Because this was a capstonecourse, students were required to demonstrate knowledge and skills they acquired during theirfour-year degree program. As such, they created the blueprints of the new design, estimated costsand materials, scheduled the construction, and fulfilled the role of project manager. Constructionprofessionals mentored the students as they built the trailhead restroom. The magic words

Conference Session

ETD Design II: Mechanical Engineering Technology

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roelof Harm deVries, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown

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Engineering Technology

changingCADD environment. This method could also be applied effectively by other schools that areupdating drawing classes, as well as other types of courses.Reconfiguration MethodA disciplined method for reconfiguring the drawing course is necessary for several reasons.First, the methods employed need to ensure continued support of the established goals of thecourse. Second, the linkage between goals and methods needs to be documented in order toprevent a gradual drift away from the goals as incremental changes are made to lesson plans. Atransparent methodology supports the process of collaboration as colleagues discuss courseobjectives and redesign lesson plans. Finally, a clear methodology can assist in communicatingthe effectiveness of the

Conference Session

Manufacturing Capstone and Design Projects

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Fleishman, Western Washington University

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Engineering Technology

for skyscraper structures. Western Washington University currently offers a 4-credit course entitled Foundry,Forming and Joining, which is required for Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MET)majors. It is also planned as a requirement for the soon-to-be revised Vehicle EngineeringTechnology (VET) program that is targeted for 2013 implementation. The course presentlyfocuses on multiple welding process technologies, including gas, SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, gasand plasma cutting, as well as practical fabrication projects, project management topics, andfoundry processes, which include dry sand and green sand casting. In response to commentsprovided by our industrial advisory committee in regards to the content and depth of coveragecurrently

Conference Session

ETD Design V: Classroom Delivery, Course Content, and Assessments

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mike Eastman, Rochester Institute of Technology; Fred Walker, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

common components/characteristics most pertinent to ET curriculaare as follows:  All programs would retain a career focus,  All programs would continue to emphasize or require cooperative educational experiences,  All programs would include educational experiences intended to engage students in the design or application of innovation within their disciplines,  All programs would include educational opportunities for student research, and  All programs would include an opportunity for study abroad that does not delay graduation.Calendar Conversion Relative to ET Curricular NeedsWhile calendar conversion with guiding principles and common components/characteristics maysound attractive for planning and

Conference Session

Nanotechnology/RFID

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jai P. Agrawal, Purdue University, Calumet; Chandra Sekhar, Purdue University, Calumet; Rosetta G. Davis

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Engineering Technology

accomplished by installingpermit issue boards in every unit control room as shown in Figure 2. The permit issued rackprovides a centralized location for each active paper permit package.The COW process also entailed the installation a second permit rack, which would act as acentral location to store permits when they are not active, incomplete, or awaiting verifica-tion. This board is shown in Figure 3.Figure 2 – Permits Issued Rack Figure 3 – COW Permit Rack [8]The new COW process not only allows a worker to more easily locate a permit, but also pro-vides a visual representation of where the work associated with that permit is being per-formed. This is accomplished through the use of unit plot-plan diagrams and magnetic icons

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Design I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gene L. Harding, Purdue University, Statewide Technology; Danny H Cole

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Engineering Technology

measurement. Next, he spent a fewminutes discussing some of the different jobs they perform, including design, product planning,testing, field applications engineering, sales and sales support, marketing, and various leadershippositions. The last thing he discussed before the project was an overview of the four-year EETcurriculum at Purdue.The conference theme was Electric Vehicle Technology, so the authors chose a project thatclearly related to electric vehicles. The final 10-12 minutes of the session was dedicated to thisproject. Page 22.530.3EET ProjectThe goal of the EET project was to demonstrate two different methods of controlling the speedof

Conference Session

Recruiting, Retention, and Diversity in Engineering Technology

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael D. Rudisill, Northern Michigan University

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Engineering Technology

4 ET 280 Protective Relay Systems 3 PH 201 College Physics I 5 Elective 4 Semester Total 16 ** Summer Internship is highly encouraged but may or may not be for credit. (It should be noted that the original plan was to make the summer internship required howeverafter consulting with the various members they came to the realization due to the hazardousnature of the work for inexperienced students most members would not be able to offerinternships and it was therefore unrealistic to be able to offer

Conference Session

Green Renewable Energy and Engineering Technology

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amitabha Bandyopadhyay, State University of New York, Farmingdale

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Engineering Technology

Center recovery efforts with other structural engineers, to collect and document burned structural elements used for Forensic Engineers to determine the causes of structural failures. Page 22.638.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Establishing Green Building Institute in a School of Engineering TechnologyIntroductionFarmingdale State College, New York (FSC), in partnership with Eastern Suffolk BoardOf Cooperative Education Service (BOCES) and Long Island Works Coalition (LIWorks), plan to advance environmental responsibility and sustainability

Conference Session

Capstone Projects and Experiential Learning

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Technology

focusedon Mechanical Engineering Technology students from STEM. Through the program, studentshave gained opportunities to:  develop innovative solutions to loosely defined problems  work with diverse multi-disciplinary colleagues towards a common goal; this involves negotiation and compromise  maintain design intent while addressing cost and market factors  practice leadership and self-direction in completing the project  communicate technical aspects of designs with non-technical colleagues  be responsible for project planning and scheduling considering resources and deadlinesThis paper explores the relevance of the identified metrics from the perspective of industry,specifically local and regional. It

Conference Session

Green Renewable Energy and Engineering Technology

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bill Hutzel, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Otie Kilmer, Purdue University; Zhenyu Cheryl Qian, Purdue University; Rosemary L. Kilmer, Purdue University; Clark A Cory, Purdue University; Travis Horton, Civil Engineering; Mark Shaurette, Purdue University; Raymond Patrick Hassan, Purdue University; Jonathon Day, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

, our team was also invited to submit aconceptual design, which included a 1/48 scale model and a poster board describing the home.The judges liked what they saw because our team was one of 20 invited to join the competition. The summer of 2010 was needed to recruit a team for completing the project. Up until thispoint the group had consisted of about 5 to 10 dedicated students from Mechanical EngineeringTechnology, Building Construction Management, and Interior Design, but a much larger groupwas required to tackle the design, construction, fundraising, event planning, and public relationswork. A high profile competition to create a new generation of sustainable housing proved to bea compelling topic because recruiting new talent was

Conference Session

Assessment Methods and Learning Pedagogy II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shi Stan Lan, DeVry University, Tinley Park

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Engineering Technology

performance (Douglas, 2008). This research was to address the questionwhether there were significant differences between the three levels (low, adequate, andhigh) of virtual attendance in newly implemented blended-learning classes, in regard tostudents’ academic performance measured by the end-of-term overall scores.The research resulted in significant findings between different levels of e-learningattendance in regard to students’ end-of-term overall scores in blended-learning format.The statistical results asserted that for both programming and English classes, the virtualattendance in various e-learning activities played a critical role in student performance.The pre-planned and correlation tests revealed that, for students enrolled in

Conference Session

Recruiting, Retention, and Diversity in Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Omer Farook, Purdue University, Calumet ; Chandra R. Sekhar, Purdue University, Calumet, Department of Technology; Jai P. Agrawal, Purdue University, Calumet; Essaid Bouktache, Purdue University, Calumet; Ashfaq Ahmed P.E., Purdue University, Calumet; Hassan Moghbelli, Isfahan University of Technology, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Texas A&M University, Department of Mathematics

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Engineering Technology

knowledge of both hardware and software. Thereis a shortage of individuals who could implement hardware-software integration in design anddevelopment. The proposed degree curriculum plan will bridge the gap between these twodisciplines, and will provide the students a solid foundation in each. The proposed curriculumwill integrate the knowledge in the areas of electronics, computer and software with intensiveclassroom and laboratory experiences.From a software perspective, the proposed curriculum would draw its resources and wouldinclude most of the existing courses from the Computer Science curriculum within thedepartment of Mathematics, Computer Science, & Statistics . Students will gain proficiency insoftware design and development using

Conference Session

TAC/ABET Related Outcome Based Assessment Methods and Models

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Cliver, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST); William M. Leonard, Rochester Institute of Technology; Elizabeth Dell, Rochester Institute of Technology; Robert A. Merrill, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

mechanics and mechanical design. He has been a MET Program Evaluator for ABET for 10 years. Professor Merrill has also con- sulted with area industry for over 30 years primarily in the area of mechanical design and reliability. He earned a BSME from Clarkson and a MSME from Northeastern. Page 22.129.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 ABET Report GenerationAbstractA continuous improvement plan is central to the Accreditation Board for Engineering andTechnology (ABET) accreditation criteria. The management of the continuous improvementprocess utilized by many academic programs requires the collection

Conference Session

Assessment Methods and Learning Pedagogy II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melissa I. Zelaya, Clemson University; Melissa Dorlette-Paul, Clemson University; Elaine L. Craft, Florence-Darlington Technical College; Anand K. Gramopadhye, Clemson University; Carey W. Castle, Greenville Technical College

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Engineering Technology

% nationwide. Indeed, labor statistics seems to bear this out;South Carolina job growth for 2007 was at its highest rate in six years, up 2.3 percent to morethan 1.95 million. Capital investment in South Carolina grew by 35 percent during the same yearto more than $4 billion, representing more than 15,000 new jobs. Clearly the technical educationcommunity in South Carolina must meet this growing demand by ensuring that it produces a welltrained and qualified technical workforce. Indeed, despite the economic downturn, SouthCarolina’s business environment has proven to be particularly robust. BMW in Spartanburg hasannounced expansion plans; Proterra, a new electric bus company has recently moved toGreenville; the ZF Group announced the construction of a

Conference Session

Assessment Methods and Learning Pedagogy I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael J. Dyrenfurth, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Technology

. [Local tuition waived due to Erasmus agreements] Page 22.1416.3 Figure 1. Student Flow in the Concurrent Master’s Degree 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

Conference Session

Issues Affecting Engineering Program Development

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Miguel Angel Ramos, University of Houston; Lauren Chapman, Boston College; Mac Cannady, Boston College; Enrique Barbieri, University of Houston

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Engineering Technology

discussions were two curriculum models proposed as alternatives to“traditional” engineering and engineering technology education degree plans. These aredescribed below as option 1 and option 2. Option 1: Two-Year Pre-Degree Requirement When properly designed and executed, the first two years of accredited, 4-year B.S. degrees in ET disciplines can serve as the pre-degree requirement for engineering-bound students. We submit then that the template for a 2-year, University-level, pre-engineering program is already in place in at least 100 US Universities. If executed, it is envisioned that a new first professional engineering degree can be defined whereby: 1. All engineering-profession-bound students would first complete 2 years completing E and ET

Conference Session

Capstone Projects and Experiential Learning

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Technology

timeno technique has been demonstrated to be superior. The most unpopular approach with thestudents, but the one that has the highest fidelity with the real world, has been the assignment ofteams by the instructor. The “best” results in our program have been a balance of instructorassignment and self selection through common interest in a specific project. Students select andprioritize the project topics that they prefer and the instructor then matches and forms teamsbased on that selection. In the coming classes, the authors are planning to use the “Teammaker”interview survey provided in the Comprehensive Assessment of Team Member Effectivenesstool (CATME) to assist in forming team based on project preference. This survey gathersinformation on

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education in Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph F. Kmec, Purdue University; Bryan J. Hubbard, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Martin A Lopez De Bertodano, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Benjamin Revis, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

at Purdue University where he teaches courses in plan reading, estimating, and industrial construction. Bryan’s research interests include construction safety, industrial and nuclear construction, and workforce training. He has received numerous research grants from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to further research in the area of construction safety and also from the Department of Labor to promote construction worker safety training. Prior to working in BCM, Bryan worked at Purdue in the Civil Engineering Department and the Construction Engineering and Management Program teaching and working with industry. Prior to coming to Purdue, Bryan worked as an engineer in industry, with

Conference Session

Capstone Projects and Experiential Learning

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

AC 2011-1078: GATEWAY EXPERIENCES TO ENGINEERING TECH-NOLOGY: DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTRODUCTORY COURSEChad M Laux, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Chad Laux is an Assistant Professor in the Industrial Technology Department at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. He teaches courses in Lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma quality, Production planning among others. His research interests include quality management, Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and agriculture biotechnology systems. He is a Six Sigma BlackBelt from General Electric Co, Caterpillar Inc, and the American Society for Quality. He is also a Certified Senior Technology Manager from the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum In Engineering Technology

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carmine C. Balascio, University of Delaware

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Engineering Technology

for formativeassessment and regular systematic feedback to the students for continuing improvements to theirePortfolios throughout the students’ academic careers. Evaluation rubrics are used to determineacceptability of the submitted ePortfolios and to help pinpoint components that require revisionand resubmission. Student ePortfolios will be routinely evaluated as part of the department’scontinuous quality improvement plan for the ET program and as a direct measure of the TAC ofABET general criteria a through k outcomes for accreditation.IntroductionThe portfolio has long been recognized as an excellent method for direct assessment of programoutcomes 1,2. Apart from assessment, portfolios have additional benefits. Linda Suskie 3 (p 185)lists

Conference Session

Industrial Collaboration and Applications

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Technology

new courses are provided below. We were able to add the new three courses withoutimpacting the overall degree plan. The current EET program has a shortage of courses in powerengineering; only one course (Power Systems) is currently offered. The EET program will stillbe structured as a 127 credit hour program with sixty-eight (68) credits of technical courses inElectrical Engineering Technology. This is in line with ABET requirements6. Electrical Machinery Power Distribution Electrical Machinery Power Transmission Power Systems

Conference Session

Graduate Education and Undergraduate Research in ET

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Graduate Education and Undergraduate Research in ET

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vladimir Genis, Drexel University; Warren Rosen, Drexel University; Eric Carr, Drexel University; Michael G Mauk P.E., Drexel University; Radian G. Belu, Drexel University; Gerry Marekova, Drexel University

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Engineering Technology

program isdesigned to be extremely flexible; it permits the student to select a combination of coursesrelevant to individual career goals in technology or to provide the foundation for furtheradvanced study. Both a thesis and a non-thesis (applied project) option are available. Theprogram is currently available entirely online and several of the courses employ web-basedlaboratory exercises. Future plans include providing face-to-face, hybrid, and real-timevideoconferencing delivery modes.IntroductionThe primary goal of the Master of Science in Engineering Technology (MSET) is to developadvanced level practitioners in industry who are interested in:• developing marketable skills to meet evolving workforce demands• seeking professional

Conference Session

Green Renewable Energy

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

energy efficiency and management, planning and design of sustainable facilities,sustainable and green construction, sustainable and green manufacturing, and renewable energysources such as biomass, solar power, and wind energy technologies.The curriculum development effort was partially funded by a grant exceeding $200,000 from theWorkforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development (WIRED), a Department of Labor(DOL) agency. Per the requirements of the grant, the curriculum development also involvedcollaboration with two community colleges in the region. The degree program was designed in away so that students completing a certificate and/or Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degreeat the two colleges could seamlessly matriculate to the BS

Conference Session

TAC/ABET Related Outcome Based Assessment Methods and Models

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nripendra N. Sarker, Prairie View A&M University; Mohan Ketkar, Prairie View A&M University; Cajetan M. Akujuobi, Alabama State University

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Engineering Technology

their matriculation through the program. This translatesthat the students are supposed to attain the above qualifications at the time of their graduation.This statement has clear scope of reducing faculty burden by emphasizing assessment on somekey courses rather than spending energy and time on many preparatory courses, like, AC, DC,Logic Circuits, and Computer Applications on MS Office, etc., offered particularly at thefreshman and sophomore levels. In fact, these fundamental courses at the preparatory level donot have adequate scope to measure the student outcomes.Mapping a-k Outcomes to CoursesFigure 1 is an example of mapping a-k outcomes to courses for some arbitrary degree plan. Asexplained in the last sentence of the previous section

Conference Session

Student Learning and Teamwork

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nina Robson, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

assistive device designdocuments. They were reviewed by engineering professors and health-care professionals. The reviewcriteria consisted of overall solution, cost, ease of use and implementation, safety features, quality Page 22.462.5and accuracy, function, plans for testing and evaluation, as well as innovation. Interactions of each team with the customer/user of the assistive device and with the collaborators were also taken into account. Assessment The proposed and implemented for the first time in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution engineering project aims to take the study of mechanical design to

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Lobaugh, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Robert Edwards, Pennsylvania State University, Erie

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Engineering Technology

Erie, The Behrend Col- lege where he teaches Statics, Dynamics, and Fluid and Thermal Science courses. He earned a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology and an MS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Gannon University. Page 22.1056.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Mechatronics for Non-Electrical EngineersAbstractMechatronics, or Systems Control, is a very valuable topic for students planning on proceedinginto manufacturing, processing, or machine design. The use of mechatronics in industryinvolves the combination of

Conference Session

Recruiting, Retention, and Diversity in Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald C. Richter, Eastern Washington University; William R. Loendorf, Eastern Washington University; Romel W. Mackelprang, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

Responsible Disabled in their youth transitions programs that target high school youth with disabilities to prepare them for transitions to adulthood.Project DescriptionIn the project’s first year, the project principle investigators plan to convene the STEM SteeringCommittee. It will consist of the university and its partners and will recruit high school studentsto explore STEM majors. It will also recruit community college students to transfer to four-yearinstitutes of higher education (IHE) to explore STEM majors at the region’s universities. Thecommittee will meet quarterly and will develop sub-committees to work on specific projects andassessments. Participants will include faculty and student services representatives for each IHE