Conference Session

Product Development and Manufacturing

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University; Jyhwen Wang, Texas A&M University; Manoj Vanajakumari, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

, student assistants will conductbusiness analysis including market analysis, sales estimation, cost analysis, profit prediction,breakeven point analysis, and initial investment estimation. If the product is determined to beappropriate for PID Initiative, the students must design and make the product. Meanwhile, theymust try to integrate the product development effort into the ETID curriculum. A PID Initiativeproject may be supported by faculty members, industry partners, and other profitable PIDInitiative projects. It may also be a part of a major external research project with involvement offaculty members and graduate students.Although the PID Initiative is not-for-profit, students working on any particular project need tofocus on both the

Conference Session

Student Enrollment, Attendance, Retention, and Graduation in Engineering Technology Programs

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Donald C. Richter, Eastern Washington University; Jason K Durfee, Eastern Washington University; Doris M Munson, Eastern Washington University; Terence Geyer, Eastern Washington University; William R Loendorf, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #6360A Formal Research Study on Correlating Student Attendance Policies to Stu-dent SuccessDr. Donald C. Richter, Eastern Washington University Dr. Donald C. Richter obtained his B.Sc. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Ohio State University, M.S. and Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Arkansas. He holds a Professional Engineer certification and worked as an Engineer and Engineering Manger in industry for 20 years before teaching. His interests include project management, robotics /automation and air pollution dispersion modeling.Mr. Jason K Durfee, Eastern Washington University

Conference Session

Product Development and Manufacturing

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jay R Porter, Texas A&M University; Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University; Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

for graduates mentioned above, it becameclear that a comprehensive overhaul of the curriculum was needed. Over a period ofapproximately two years, the new electronic systems engineering technology curriculum wascreated through a process that involved faculty retreats and multiple cycles of industry feedback.6Throughout the process, an emphasis was placed on ensuring graduates would have the tools andexperiences necessary to be successful in the electronics product and system developmentindustries. This includes design and project management as well as support elements such asapplications development, maintenance and test. Today, the new curriculum has four main areasof focus:  Embedded systems: Modern electronic products and systems are

Conference Session

New Course Development Concepts in ET

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University; Jay R Porter, Texas A&M University; Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

industry experts, but they also have the opportunity toput them into practice in an experiential laboratory setting. In the Fall 2012, the course was offered for the first time. Anecdotal evidence indicatesthat the course was well received. However, additional work still needs to be done includingcourse development, integrating the course into the Capstone design sequence, and integratingthe course into departmental and university initiatives.Additional Course Development The initial offering of this course gave a rather generic exposure to the strategy ofproduct development. The course fits well into the eSET Program overall curriculum and offersseveral enhancements to that curriculum. Based on survey feedback, several modifications

Conference Session

Themes in Renewable Energy and ET

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Florian Misoc P.E., Southern Polytechnic State University; Tommy D Ball; Austin B. Asgill, Southern Polytechnic State University; Cyril B Okhio P.E., Southern Polytechnic State University

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Engineering Technology

-efficient teaching practices into these new courses fromhere-on in order to give the students the best and facilitate their learning in these new fields.To do these, according to a recent article by Linda C. Hodges, Associate Vice Provost forFaculty Affairs, Director, Faculty Development Center, University of Maryland, we wouldneed to address three basic best practices that can have positive impact on the way we presentthe course that will emerge in the areas of Renewable Energy, heretofore: Page 23.994.31. Begin with the end in mind.2. Generate criteria or rubrics to describe disciplinary work for students.3. Embed “assessment” into course

Conference Session

Project Based Learning In ET Program

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chih-Ping Yeh, Wayne State University; Gene Yeau-Jian Liao, Wayne State University; Joseph L Petrosky, Macomb Community College

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Engineering Technology

University, where he has taught courses on Hybrid and Electric Vehicles, Vehicle Dynamics, Energy Storage Systems for HEVs and also manages the Electric Propulsion Integration Lab- oratory. Dr. Liao is experienced in the areas of hybrid drivetrains and automotive manufacturing. Prior to Wayne State, he worked as a practicing engineer for over fifteen years with General Motors and Ford Motor Company. He holds a Doctor of Engineering in Manufacturing Engineering from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Mechanical Engineer from Columbia University, M.S. from the University of Texas at Arlington and B.S. from National Central University (Taiwan), both in Mechanical Engineering. Dr. Liao has research and teaching interests

Conference Session

Novel Teaching Methods In Engineering Technology

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tianwei Wang, Clemson University; John R. Wagner, Clemson University; Kapil Chalil Madathil, Clemson University; Melissa Isabel Zelaya, Clemson University; Jeff Bertrand; Kristin Kelly Frady, Clemson University for Workforce Development; Anand K. Gramopadhye, Clemson University; Sabarish V. DUPE Babu, School of Computing, Clemson University

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Engineering Technology

Task Model to Acceptable? Completed CUCWD Fig.4: Flow chart for CAD module creation processB. Online LearningThe instructional design model driving the online learning design of CA2VES strives to Page 23.796.8incorporate leading research outlining best practices in the implementation of online learningtools. One element of the CA2VES online learning tool design was a virtual reality component,contained within learning modules, providing students with an opportunity to engage inhigh-impact

Conference Session

Themes in Renewable Energy and ET

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Immanuel Edinbarough P.E., University of Texas, Brownsville

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Engineering Technology

military. He is a hands-on manufacturing expert who has worked in several areas of engineering, manufacturing, and technical management including research, design, and production of mechanical, electronic, and electromechanical systems. Recognized trainer and resource person in the fields of CAD/CAM/CIM, Robotics and Automation, Machine vision, ISO 9000 and Lean Six Sigma. He has published several papers, in these areas, in various national & international conferences and journals. He has won several teaching awards including the academic excellence award, NISOD 2008, from the University of Texas at Austin

Conference Session

Distance Learning and Online Teaching Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Technology

theoretical and practical topics revealed in the lectures.Lecture time during Wednesday's class was devoted to the students presentations - students wererequired to research and present a technical journal paper on topics related to the class subjectfollowed by submission of a comprehensive technical written report. Friday class time was leftopen for the students with faculty been available for questions and discussions. The studentperformance was evaluated and graded by the faculty and classmates and was based on severalfactors such as: the ability to extract the key technical concept of the paper, the technical Page 23.1259.7knowledge of the

Conference Session

Themes in Renewable Energy and ET

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Radian G Belu, Drexel University (Tech.); Michael G Mauk P.E., Drexel University; M. Eric Carr, Drexel University; Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso

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Engineering Technology

a project manager and senior con- sultant. He has taught and developed undergraduate and graduate courses in electronics, power systems, control and power electronics, electric machines, instrumentation, radar and remote sensing, numerical methods and data analysis, space and atmosphere physics, and physics. His research interests included power system stability, control and protection, renewable energy system analysis, assessment and design, power electronics and electric machines for wind energy conversion, radar and remote sensing, wave and turbulence simulation, measurement and modeling, numerical modeling, electromagnetic compatibility and engineering education. During his career Dr. Belu published several

Conference Session

Distance Learning and Online Teaching Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shekar Viswanathan, National University; Mudasser Fraz Wyne, National University

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Engineering Technology

scope and accuracy. Also, simulations (e.g., for electronicdesign) used in industrial practice for verifying designs and checking faults are orders ofmagnitude more expensive than educational simulations [15]. The second approach involvesusing the Internet to allow students to manipulate and observe real equipment andinstrumentation located at a distance. This approach is often referred to as remote labs. Remotelabs deal with real phenomena and equipment and can be used to build skills as well asknowledge. At National University, we have used a combination of both approaches describedhere [16]. Implementation of tools such as ELVIS (Educational Laboratory VirtualInstrumentation Suite) and Emona DATEx (Digital Analog Telecommunications

Conference Session

ETAC/ABET RELATED OUTCOME BASED ISSUES

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Weissbach P.E., Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Ruth Camille Pflueger, Pennsylvania State University in Erie, the Behrend College

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Engineering Technology

meetwith peer writing tutors before submitting their lab reports for many years, prior results had beenmodest at best. This time, the tutors met with the instructor of a junior-level course and theirtutoring supervisor for an hour-long training session two weeks prior to the deadline forsubmission of a lab report in the course taught by the instructor. Detailed instructions werepresented to the tutors by the course instructor, indicating their responsibilities in helping thestudents improve. The instructions also indicated where the students needed to acceptresponsibility for both making appropriate changes to their lab reports as well as understandingthe underlying methods that yield better written communication. The tutoring

Conference Session

Issues in Engineering Technology Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher R Conty, Editor On Behalf of You

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Engineering Technology

So Few Textbook ChoicesLet's define Engineering Technology (ET), in contrast to what it isn’t: it's not Engineering orIndustrial Technology or Technician study. ABET’s website compares ET & Engr. thusly: “Engineering programs often focus on theory and conceptual design, while engineeringtechnology programs usually focus on application and implementation. Also, engineering programs typically require additional, higher-level mathematics,including multiple semesters of calculus and calculus-based theoretical science courses.Engineering technology programs typically focus on algebra, trigonometry, applied calculus, andother courses that are more practical than theoretical in nature.” 1Engineering Technology is a young