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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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Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University

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Engineering Physics & Physics

Paper ID #6023Impact of a Design Project on Engineering Physics: Motor does it really mo-tivated our students?Dr. Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University Northeastern University 211 Snell Engineering Center 360 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02115 Page 23.681.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Impact of a Design Project on Engineering Physics: Does motor design project motivate students? AbstractEngineering physics

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Baha Jassemnejad, University of Central Oklahoma; Scott Tracewell StJohn; Evan C. Lemley, University of Central Oklahoma; Kevin Rada, University of Central Oklahoma, Department of Engineering and Physics; Juan Camilo Orozco

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the coursedesign project, or an introduction to one of the software packages the students will use in theirupper-level coursework.In this paper, we will present the content of the laboratory modules, andexplain how the laboratory experiences are incorporated into the pedagogy of the course. Thesmall-group design project, a central part of the course, requires students to develop andimplement a mechatronics-based design project that they propose, utilizing the knowledge, skillsgained during the laboratory sessions as well as engineering processes.A primary aim of thedesign project and laboratory experience is to introduces students, in the early stages of theirengineering education, to a subset of the general ABET student outcome criteria

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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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argumentation andself-regulation. The variety of technological tools and equipment available in the classroomfacilitate students’ investigation of various models that were constructed based on their ownobservations and measurements.This is an ongoing project. This paper compares the grades of freshmen who took the integratedphysics-math course and those who enrolled in separate math and physics courses. It will alsopresent the authors’ conclusions about engineering students’ learning and attitudes towardsphysics and math, and competencies fostered by the curricular design and classroom setting.BackgroundIntegrated math and sciences courses have been a goal for many universities1,2,3,4,5. Our attemptfocuses on integrating math and physics for first

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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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waysthroughout the curriculum, from simple tasks such as plotting functions, to sophisticated taskssuch as simulating the dynamics of a complex system. We are also connecting the theory ofidealized physical systems with real systems through the combination of computer simulationsand validation experiments. Through continued exposure, we anticipate that our students willembrace computation as a useful tool in their arsenal. This paper describes our project, whichinvolves five physics faculty and an advisor from the School of Engineering who has expertise ineducation.IntroductionMost physics research these days involves the use of computers for data collection and analysis,simulations, symbolic manipulation, and numerical analysis. As the American

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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physical principles anddevice behavior and an improved sequence in electronics instruction are outcomes.I. IntroductionElectronics is a particularly important area of electrical and computer engineering (ECE) and hasbeen recognized by the National Academy of Engineering as one of the twenty “GreatestEngineering Achievements1.” It gives instrumentation and processing support. It gives thehardware integral to systems and projects. It is a core area for assessment examinations such asthe Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)2 and for curricula guidelines such as the NationalStandards for Computer Engineering3. The study and analysis of key nonlinear semiconductordevices including diodes, transistors, and operational amplifiers are foundations for

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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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Harold T. Evensen, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; W. Doyle St.John, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) does not collect employment or wagedata specifically on metrologists,10 the federal and Wisconsin Bureau of Labor Statistics showlarge projected growth in “Industrial Engineering” openings from 2008 to 2018.11,12 These arelargely driven by efforts in quality manufacturing and efficiency, which frequently involves Page 23.140.4metrology. Based on the recent hiring history of our EP alumni, we expect that many will findthemselves in either scientific or industrial metrology. (In fact, with their interdisciplinarybackground, many EP graduates have already been working as quality engineers, which

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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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innovatively apply them in more advanced(and less academic) settings, such as senior capstone projects and on-the-job challenges in thefuture workplace. Application of techniques for generating and evaluating ideas are described.To enhance the benefits of group creativity and facilitate real-time electronic brainstorming inthe classroom, we use InkSurvey with pen-enabled mobile computing devices (iPads, tablet PCs,Android devices, etc.). This free, web-based software was developed for collecting real-timeformative assessment of learning, but using it in this setting effectively mitigates many of thesocial issues that typically plague brainstorming in a group setting. The focus, instead, is onpaying attention to the ideas of others while encouraging

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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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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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broad prospective of the fundamental of physics. The course consists of lectures, weekly graded homework, several small scale projects, weekly quizzes and a series of laboratory exercises. Homework, quizzes, small scale projects are carried out individually, while lab exercises are conducted in teams. Also, the course involves a midterm exam and a Final exam. Page 23.229.6                  Figure 3 : Explanation of concept in Virtual Physics LabCourse topics include the following.  1 - Introduction to physics: This chapter mainly concentrates on the basic concepts of physics such as definitions, units

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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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. They essentially describe the intended scope and expected results of ateaching activity, course, or program. Goals express intended outcomes in general terms andobjectives express them in specific terms2. A learning outcome refers to a statement thatdescribes what the learner is to have achieved and can reasonably and reliably demonstrate bythe end of a teaching activity, course, or program.Measures to assess student learning typically fall into one of two categories: direct or indirect.A direct measure is one that “directly” evaluates student learning3. Direct measures include theuse of actual student work and include items such as an  exam or quiz,  class assignment, project, report, etc.  work-related task,  interaction

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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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semester long courses and give them an opportunity to see the result of theirhard work in few weeks.The results of Summer Physics Jam as well as students’ requests encouraged Cañada College tooffer a short Mini Physics Jam during the break before spring semester to improve students’mathematics skills for physics.The ultimate goal of Physics Jam is to be a program by which community college students gainenough physics and mathematics knowledge for their physics classes and increase students’success in STEM education.AcknowledgementsThis project was supported by a grant from the US Department of Education through theHispanic-Serving Institution Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program (HSISTEM, Award No. P031C110159).Bibliographic

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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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currently serving as the Interim Director of Digital Content for Physics, Engineering, and Computer Science at McGraw-Hill Higher Education.Andrew F Heckler, Ohio State University Andrew F. Heckler is an Associate Professor of Physics at Ohio State University. His original area of research was in Cosmology and Astrophysics. In the past nine years, he has focused on Physics Edu- cation Research, studying fundamental learning mechanisms involved in learning physics, the effects of representation on learning and problem solving, and the evolution of physics understanding during and after a physics course. As part of the education component of an NSF MRSEC center, he is also leading a project to identify and address student