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Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics II

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marie Lopez del Puerto, University of St. Thomas; Adam S Green, University of St. Thomas; Jeffrey A. Jalkio, University of St. Thomas; Marty Johnston, University of St. Thomas; Paul R Ohmann, University of St. Thomas (MN)

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engineering education.Dr. Adam S Green, University of St. Thomas Adam Green is an Associate Professor of Physics. He received his PhD in atomic, molecular, and optical physics from the University of Nebraska and his BA in physics from Gustavus Adolphus College. His cur- rent student-led research involves optical polarimetry with an emphasis on biological and environmental applications.Dr. Jeffrey A. Jalkio, University of St. Thomas Jeff Jalkio is currently a physics professor at the University of St. Thomas. Jeff worked for thirteen years in industry in the fields of optical sensor design and process control. In 1984, he co-founded CyberOp- tics Corporation, where he led engineering efforts as Vice President of Research

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics II

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steve E. Watkins, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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, Criterion e.2 “Solve electrical and computer engineering problems involvingbasic theory of circuit elements, electronic devices, and digital logic,” three measures are theoverall score on the common final and two selected problems on the common final with a goal ofthe median score being 80% or better. • Final: Students are required to have a C or better on the final examination, e.g. 65%-70% (the minimum cutoff percentage selected for each final) . • Problem: Students will be given a transistor (BJT or FET) circuit and will be asked to determine the DC operating point. • Problem: Students will be given an OpAmp circuit and will be asked to determine the output voltage or current as a function of input signal(s).For

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics II

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Varun Kumar Karingula, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Hazim A El-Mounayri, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Tamer M. Wasfy, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Hatem M Wasfy, Advanced Science and Automation Corp.; Jeanne Michele Peters, Advanced Science and Automation Corp.

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n similar. This T way wee can know hhow much sttudents havee learned froom practicing in the virtuual lab. Pre-Exp periment tesst  The pre--experiment test is con nducted befo fore performming the virrtual experim ments. The main purpose ofo conductinng this test iss to assess th he student’s theoretical kknowledge, i.e. understaanding of certainn concept(s)). With succh a baselin ne, we can m measure the effect of ruunning the vvirtual experimeents on the level l of undeerstanding of o the conceppt(s) by the student. Alsso, by identifying areas of struggle, reemedial actiions can bee

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Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics II

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angeles Dominguez, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM); Genaro Zavala, Tecnologico de Monterrey; Juan Antonio Alanis

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Coalition”, Proceedings 2003 Annual Meeting of the American Society for Engineering Education, ASEE (2003).2. J. Carpenter, “Integrating Calculus and Introductory Science concepts”, Proceedings 2007 Annual Meeting of the American Society for Engineering Education, ASEE (2007).3. L. Gentile, L. Caudill, M. Fetea, A. Hill, K. Hoke, B. Lawson, O. Lipan, M. Kerckhove, C. Parish, K. Stenger, and D. Szajda, “Challenging Disciplinary Boundaries in the First Year: A New Introductory Integrated Science Course for STEM Majors”, J. College Science Teaching, 41(5), 2012, pp. 44-50.4. M. L. Temares, R. Narasimhan and S. S. Lee, “IMPaCT - A Pilot Program”, 1996 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, ASEE (1996).5. D. Pines, M

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Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics II

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David K. Probst P.E., Southeast Missouri State University; Yumin Zhang, Southeast Missouri State University

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; Exposition, Louisville, Kentucky, June 20 - 23, 2010.9. S. R. Tuens, P. N. Meter, “Applying Knowledge from Educational Psychology and Cognitive Science to a First Course in Thermodynamics,” Proceedings of 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Vancouver, BC, Canada, June 26 - 29, 2011.10. Claus Borgnakke, Richard E. Sonntag, Fundamentals of Thermodynamics, 7th ed., Wiley, 2008.11. Michael R. Lindeburg, FE Review Manual: Rapid Preparation for the General Fundamentals of Engineering Exam, 2nd ed., Professional Publications, 2006. Page 23.48.6

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Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Teresa L. Larkin, American University; Jessica Uscinski, American University

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Engineering Physics & Physics

. Page 23.1197.8Syllabus Preparation: Clarifying Course Learning Goals, Objectives and OutcomesWithin the assessment section on the Physics 100 syllabus, connections are first made to the 8learning outcomes of our General Education program. These connections are synthesized inTable III. Each learning outcome has been coded (GE-1, GE-2, etc.) to simply the presentationand to facilitate making the connections straight-forward. Table III. General Education Learning Outcomes and Their Level of Connection to Physics 100 Connection(s) betweenLearning Outcome Description of Learning Outcome Learning Outcome to

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Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Polin Yadak, Cañada College; Amelito G Enriquez, Canada College

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through WebAssign.WebAssign was chosen because it offers customizable pre-coded questions from a wide range ofmath and science textbooks along with easy-to-use tools that allow instructors to create their ownquestions (Figure 2).14Each participant was given a laptop, a physics textbook, a headphone, and an access code forWebAssign. Although Summer Physics Jam was a self-paced program, it was designed such thata student would be able to finish all the topics covered in a physics course if s/he followed theschedule. Page 23.978.5 List of the assignments Figure (2) List of assignments for both physics

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Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Frank V. Kowalski, Colorado School of Mines; Susan E. Kowalski, Colorado School of Mines; Patrick B. Kohl, Department of Physics, Colorado School of Mines; Hsia-Po Vincent Kuo, Colorado School of Mines

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National Academies, “The Engineer of 2020: Visions of Engineeringin the New Century,” The National Academies Press. Washington, DC: 2004.2. Scott, G., L.E. Leritz, & M.D. Mumford, “The Effectiveness of Creativity Training: A Quantitative Review,”Creativity Research Journal, 16 (4), 2004, pp. 361-388.3. Kazerounian, K. & S. Foley, “Barriers to Creativity in Engineering Education: A Study of Instructors andStudents Perceptions,” Journal of Mechanical Design, 129, July 2007, pp. 761-768.4. Burgon, H., J.B. Elliott-Litchfield, & D.E. Goldberg, “The First-to-Fourth Flatline: Assessing UndergraduateStudents’ Creative Capacity,” Proceedings of the 2011 Annual Conference of the American Society for EngineeringEducation, Vancouver, BC, June

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Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Mark Scaife, University of Wisconsin-Platteville; Andrew F Heckler, Ohio State University

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Methods: a Handbook for Research on Interactions. New York, NY: Irvington Publishers, Inc.[4] Scaife, T. M. and Heckler, A. F. (2012). “The Dependence of Instructional Outcomes on Students' Individual Differences: An Example from Simple DC Circuits.” In S. Rebello, P. Engelhardt, and A. Churukian (Eds.), Proceedings of the 2012 Physics Education Research Conference. (in press.)[5] Keppel, G. and Wickens, T. (2004). Design and Analysis: A researcher’s Handbook (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall.[6] Haskell, T. (2007). FLXLab (Version 2.0) [Software]. Available from http://flxlab.sourceforge.net/[7] Cohen, J. (1988). Statistical power analysis for the behavioral sciences (2nd ed.). Hillsdale, NJ