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Conference Session
Implementing Active Learning in Mechanical Engineering Technology
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Craig Durwin Engle, Purdue University Calumet; Gregory P. Neff, Purdue University, Calumet (Tech)
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
 To what extent did this course have a real world or applied context? To what extent did this course provide opportunities to meaningfully reflect on your experience? To what extent at the beginning of this experience were you provided an orientation appropriate to the content? To what extent were you provided feedback so you could improve how well you performed?  Page 23.900.3How well prepared were you to be successful in this course? To what extent were you provided information on how you will be assessed and evaluated in the course? languages and B & R Automation Studio software. The components are mounted on 8 by
Conference Session
Product Development and Manufacturing
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Ali Alavizadeh, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
building, model verification, and result interpretation. 2- Understand and apply statistics and probability as is used in simulation analysis. 3- Use a simulation tool to model and simulate manufacturing systems. 4- Be able to complete a manufacturing system simulation project from beginning to end.Assignments and reflection papersBoth undergraduate and graduate students worked on identical problems, although graduatestudents worked on a few more problems. The assignments covering the basis of modeling andsimulation (i.e., statistical distribution, random numbers, etc.) were submitted in written format,while the later assignments on building and running models were submitted electronically viaBlackboard. For the latter, students
Conference Session
New Course Development Concepts in ET
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Ronald H Rockland, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Linda Hirsch, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Levelle Burr-Alexander, New Jersey Institute of Technology; John D. Carpinelli, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Howard S. Kimmel, New Jersey Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
each week (or in the case of multi-week modules,for each learning module), individual outcomes were developed, and assessed. Theseweekly/module learning outcomes were related to the overall course learning outcomes.Questions and problems were used to assess the students’ success in developing the skills andknowledge specified by the learning outcome(s) that was related to the various learning objects. For each week (or for each module) students had the ability to upload a “Reflection” document.This document, which was not a required assignment, enabled students to identify problems,concerns or positive results for the week’s learning and assignments. The use of these“Reflection” documents was to identify to the author areas of concerns or
Conference Session
New Course Development Concepts in ET
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Biswajit Ray, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
biophysical data for heart rate and skin resistance. Themeasurement system outputs skin resistance, heart rate in BPM (beats per minute), and heart ratestatus (e.g., resting, warm up, fat burning, cardio, and hardcore training). Additionally, itactuates a cooling fan for sweat control. For this application, the two contractions that make upthe heart beat (atrial systole and ventricular systole) are used. Because of these contractions, theamount of oxygenated blood changes in the extremities, for example in a fingertip. As shown inFigure 12(a), a reflective optical sensor (e.g., TCRT101014) with a photodiode emits an infraredlight which is absorbed by the deoxygenated blood in a fingertip whereas the oxygenated bloodreflects the infrared light back
Conference Session
Novel Teaching Methods In Engineering Technology
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Ying Lin, Western Washington University; Todd D. Morton, Western Washington University
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
. Inaddition, a 30-minute overview of the EET program was offered by our program coordinator, whichgave students an overall understanding and a big picture of the program and the curriculum. Lastly, inthe end of the quarter, students were encouraged to attend the annual EET senior design demonstrationevent to witness the hard-work and engaging projects seniors had accomplished. Interactions with theupper-class students greatly benefit the freshman students as reflected by students’ comments in their Page 23.931.4teaching evaluations of this course. Students’ feedback from both the teaching evaluations and the endof quarter class surveys have
Conference Session
Interdisciplinary and Undergraduate Research in Engineering Technology
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Robert Weissbach P.E., Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Garrett LoVerde; James Bimber
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
appropriate documentation the car modifications could be accomplished during a semester Page 23.278.7 Absolutely. I tend to learn more working on projects as opposed to learning theory in a classroom, although this project would be impossible without previous microcontroller and programming experience in the classroom. I think this project reflects some current trends in the direction technology is heading which makes it valid and exciting. Projects near the cutting edge of technology make it possible for students to contribute in the future.Was the time spent appropriate? Yes. There was a large
Conference Session
Integrating Curriculum and Labs in Engineering Technology Programs
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
John Marshall, University of Southern Maine
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
weneed real-world skills and experiences. Page 23.57.5In order to modernize our program, we need to focus on both the curriculum and thefacilities. Strong industrial support in the form of money, equipment, and adviceenabled significant facility upgrades. Substantial amounts of faculty time and effortwere also required for curriculum revisions. Historically lecture and theory basedcourses, have been dramatically upgraded to reflect the concepts and skill sets need bytoday’s graduates.OutcomesUniversity administrators routinely visit the project based problem solving learningenvironment with distinguished guests to highlight the innovative learning
Conference Session
Distance Learning and Online Teaching Session
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Julie M Little-Wiles, Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI; Patricia Fox, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Charles Feldhaus Ed.D., Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Stephen Hundley, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Brandon Sorge, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
% students answering “strongly agreed” and 41% “agreed”, 9% “undecided” and 2%“disagree”. Once again, there were no students that selected the category of “strongly disagree”on the Likert scale. Both instructors felt that these synchronous chats did indeed engage theirstudents in the course according to their survey answers.Finally, students were asked how “connected” they felt to their fellow classmates and theirinstructor compared to that of a traditional face-to-face course given the online course containedthe synchronous chats. Table 8 reflects both student sections answers: Table 8. Student “Connectedness” Rate To Classmates To Instructor Less 32% 20% More
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
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
students aboutentrepreneurship4,5, something that many of our faculty have been promoting to our students forthe last decade. Evidence shows that this new proposition is working as most of the studentsnow graduating from the Electronics Program take engineering jobs in the product and systemdevelopment sector, serving as applications engineers, product engineers, test engineers, andproject managers. With the change in how the program is presented to both new students and industry camean opportunity to overhaul the current curriculum and ensure that it optimally reflected a focus inproduct and system development. From a technical standpoint, the curriculum was very strong,emphasizing analog/digital electronics, power, embedded systems
Conference Session
Issues in Engineering Technology Education
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Niaz Latif, Purdue University Calumet ; Mohammad A. Zahraee, Purdue University, Calumet (Tech); Joy L Colwell, Purdue University, Calumet (Tech)
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
assessing the impact of the degree, and determining where potential students were andwhat their master’s degree education might prepare them for, the program looked at the growthrate (employment projections) of the various employment opportunities related to the MS inTechnology degree. The information below reflects current information on employment trends,and differs from the employment trends as originally evaluated in support of the degree in 2006-2007. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), occupations in the master’s degreeeducation category are expected to grow the fastest, about 22% (2010-2020 projected).4 StandardOccupational Classifications (SOC) 11-3051 reported that for Industrial Production Managers,the job outlook for 2010
Conference Session
Student Enrollment, Attendance, Retention, and Graduation in Engineering Technology Programs
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Christina R Scherrer, Southern Polytechnic State University
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
sharing their experiences validated their desire to complete a degree inengineering technology, a similar opportunity may help students who are wavering more in theirdesire to complete their degree.AcknowledgementsThe outreach studied in this paper was funded by the National Science Foundation Broadening ParticipationResearch Initiation Grants in Engineering (BRIGE) Award #0927095. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions orrecommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of theNational Science Foundation.Many thanks to the undergraduate students and alumni who have worked so hard on this outreach project and whowere willing to share their insights: Juan Fleming, Jennifer Henry, Yassaman
Conference Session
Project Based Learning In ET Program
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Norm Clark, Texas A&M University; Malini Natarajarathinam, Texas A&M University
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
Page 23.460.2  Unit IV: Strategic Relationships and Accountability  Unit V: Strategic Relationships and Channel CompensationEach unit of the course included lecture and class discussion, exercises designed to help thestudents better understand applications for the concepts being taught, and assignments in whichstudents, working in groups, applied these concepts to their assigned project topics.Project DesignThe table below reflects the activities into which the project was divided and the pointsassociated with each activity. Due Date Project Activity Points 09-Feb Best Practices Assignment 25 21-Feb Possible solutions
Conference Session
Software Applications in ET Programs
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Kenneth W. Jackson, Southern Polytechnic State University; Gregory L. Wiles P.E., Southern Polytechnic State University
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
same d/D ratio of 0.815, which in turngives a radial clearance of about 0.048 inch between the various diagonals and the core tubewall. In practical cases the d/D ratio will vary depending on the particulars for a givenapplication where a higher d/D reflects a higher probability a given cable might require aremake. The clearance between a ribbon sub stack and the core tube wall may be calculated interms of the foregoing decision variables by using the ribbon dimensions along with the familiarPythagorean formula (in pseudo Lingo code).C.1 .26- ( (X1*.00625)^2 + (.1875)^2 )^.5 - 0.048 >= 0C.2 .26- ( (X1*.00625 + X2*.00625)^2 + (.125)^2 )^.5 - 0.048 >= 0C.3 .26- ( (X1*.00625 + X2*.00625 + X3*.00625)^2 + (.0625)^2 )^.5 - 0.048 >
Conference Session
Product Development and Manufacturing
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University; Jyhwen Wang, Texas A&M University; Manoj Vanajakumari, Texas A&M University
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
experiences andmany other activities. The main theme is experiential learning: “What I hear, I forget; what I see,I remember; what I do, I understand.” 9 High-impact learning practices can provide intensivelearning for students, improve learning motivation, retention, postgraduate attainment, and helpstudents reap economic, civic, and personal benefits from their educational experience. Manyhigh impact learning activities involve hands-on experience16. In addition to the learning, highimpact educational practices can help students build substantive relationships with teammatesand sponsors and provide opportunities for students to reflect on the person they are becoming
Conference Session
Themes in Renewable Energy and ET
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Immanuel Edinbarough P.E., University of Texas, Brownsville
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
capacitance and specific heat values of various materials; categorize heat movement through reflection, absorption, radiation, and magnification. 3. Categorize the collection control, dissipation, storage and distribution of heat energy. 4. Maintain and repair mechanical equipment. E. ELMT 1302. Solar PV System. Course outcomes: 1. Design solar PV array. 2. Define industry terms. 3. Investigate certification requirements. 4. Install troubleshoot systems.IV. Plumbing Certificate – Solar Thermal Technology Specialization A. SOLR 2371. Solar Piping and Materials. Course outcomes: 1. Identify solar piping and materials; interpret specifications
Conference Session
Novel Teaching Methods In Engineering Technology
Collection
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
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
, andconclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and donot necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Special thanks to theinstructors at the four South Carolina Technical Colleges that participated in the researchproject.References1. Perdomo, L., Shiratuddin, F., Thabet, W., and Ananth, A., "Interactive 3D Visualization As a Tool For Construction Education", proceeding of the 6th International Conference on Information Technology Based Higher Education and Training, PF4B/23-8, Santo Domingo, DR, July 2005.2. Lee, S., Yoo, S., Kim, Y., Jung, H., Kim, S., Yun, M., Lee, J., and Kim, H., “Modeling and Localization of Web-based Fusion Image using VRML in Clinical Stroke Case
Conference Session
Software Applications in ET Programs
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
MADDUMAGE KARUNARATNE, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
for the students in this course as evident from the animationproject described in Part III. The major difficulty students seemed to have had was switchingbetween the syntax of C and MATLAB, particularly in the area of arrays and for loops. The lastitem in Table 1 is the usage of the features in the respective software development environmentsDevC/C++ and MATLAB. Rather than making it a single topic, it was taught hands onthroughout the semester as the need and opportunity arose.part III: course projectsHomework typically reflects on the material covered in the lecture class. For any portion ofassignments that involve coding, students use DevC/C++ and MATLAB on Microsoft Windowsbased desktop computers in general computer labs. They develop the
Conference Session
Distance Learning and Online Teaching Session
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Shekar Viswanathan, National University; Mudasser Fraz Wyne, National University
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
continuous interaction between students and instructors whiledelivering complex subject matter. Although it may be true that many entry-level courses that aretraditionally taught in vast lecture halls are often characterized by little to no individualinteraction between students and professors, the options to interact within a face to faceenvironment has to be made available while teaching engineering subjects online. In addition,complex subjects taught via the Web has to reflect an environment where student progress can bemonitored. The engineering laboratory exercises where students learn applications have to bemade available online. Finally, very effective online methodologies have to be put in place toensure the effectiveness of online learning
Conference Session
Interdisciplinary and Undergraduate Research in Engineering Technology
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Rigoberto Chinchilla, Eastern Illinois University; Bryan G. Baker, Eastern Illinois University
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
becomes much larger than thedifference between two different faces under the same illumination1. The accuracy of facerecognition degrades quickly when the illumination is dim or when the face is not uniformlyilluminated2. A person’s appearance will typically change dramatically if the intensity of lightreflected from the face is changed1. Add to this a change in the direction the illumination isoriginating from, resulting in shading and shadows being created, the angle of view a camera hason the subjects face, and a person can become unrecognizable to a facial recognition system.1 Hiremath and Prabhakar 2 noted that there are also variances in how light reflects fromhuman faces depending on the color, or skin tone of people from different
Conference Session
Capstone and Senior Design Projects Session
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Martin William Weiser, Eastern Washington University; Hani Serhal Saad, Eastern Washington University; N.M. Awlad HOSSAIN, Eastern Washington University
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
spring of 2012. As a result of this new program, the Capstonecourse in the already existing MET program faced some drastic changes in both content andobjectives.Prior to establishing the new BS ME program, a typical Capstone class included MET andApplied Technology students and focused mainly on production. Twenty-five specimens wereoriginally required, and then we dropped the number to fifteen a few years afterwards. The typeof projects performed reflected the nature of the Applied Technology and MET programs, bothof which are primarily hands-on programs. Much emphasis was on production, quality control,and timely delivery. When possible, we considered industry projects and gave them higherpriority over school-sponsored ones. Traditionally, the
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
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
, National Instruments, and 3M during the curriculum development process was critical in the creation of these courses. This sequence includes courses in device/system testing, engineering statistics and data analysis, leadership, and product development business/engineering best practices. In addition to revising the curriculum, the program name has now also been changed toElectronic Systems Engineering Technology (ESET) to better reflect the new emphasis onproducts and systems.New Course Development As part of the new curriculum, in addition to restructuring and augmenting existingcourses, three new courses were developed. These supported both the embedded systems and theproduct development tracks as discussed above
Conference Session
Issues in Engineering Technology Education
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Christopher R Conty, Editor On Behalf of You
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Technology
” (GA, MN, WA, WI) or "__ College of Technology" (TCICollege of Technology in NYC, formerly Technical Careers Institute/ RCA Institute; DunwoodyCollege of Technology (MN), ex-Dunwoody Institute). Some tech institutes got absorbed bynearby Community Colleges. The name change reflected new transferable Associate’s Degreesvs. terminal Certificates (adding Math, English & General Ed.) – but a result was more word/name confusion, as hundreds of “Institutes” were now called “… College of Technology.” 11 12Beyond education, the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET),formed in 1981 by merging two prior groups that certified individual technicians (70,000+ by12/31/84) or technologists (600- by 12/31/84). Yet, though