to measure spring tension andaccelerometers for acceleration to develop a more complete system.The integration philosophy for the project evolved from the desire to cast the theory of dampedvibrations in a context relevant to the industry sectors supporting the program at PurdueCalumet. Utilizing a design that enables a variety of linear motion components to be integratedinto the equipment enables the students to develop an appreciation of the differences inperformance attainable. These considerations are invariably involved in down-selecting anappropriate design for a particular application. Utilizing industry components to implementlinear motion profiles provides a context which facilitates comprehension, is of interest to thestudents and
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expertise in well-structured “building block”problems automatically translates into expertise in ill-structured (design) problems is perhaps anopen question, but several leading education researchers challenge this assumption and arguethat direct experience with ill-structured problems throughout the curriculum is necessary inorder to build expertise in activities such as engineering design1-6. We further note that ill-structured problems provide opportunities for students to anticipate topics from subsequentcourses and allow for smooth vertical integration; we adopt this approach here.The incorporation of simulation tools is important for its own sake and as reviewed inPapadopoulos et al. has several prior precedents7. But use of simulation tools
business education from the University of South Carolina. She received her Ed.D. in curriculum and instruction with an emphasis in educational technology from the University of Florida in the fall of 2012.Dr. Anand K. Gramopadhye, Clemson UniversityDr. Sabarish V. Babu, School of Computing, Clemson University Page 23.796.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Interactive Three Dimensional Visualization Based Engineering Technology Education - Modeling and AnimationAbstract: Advanced three-dimensional visualization and virtual reality technology can playan
. Dr. Soares then worked for Medtronic as a full- time integrated circuit designer until November 2003. He started his pursuit of the Doctor of Philosophy degree at the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in January 2004 under the supervision of Dr. Reginald Perry. Upon completion of his Ph.D., Dr. Soares was immediately hired as an assistant professor (Tenure-Track) in the Electronic Engineering Technology department at FAMU. Dr. Soares is conducting research in education (STEM), Optoelectronics, nanotechnology and robotics.Prof. Rabbani Muhammad, Florida A&M University Rabbani Muhammad has received degrees from the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology, Howard Uni- versity, Harvard University, and
, and misalignment of machine tool elements.Geometric errors are also affected by the thermal state of the machine tool structure. Henceprocess and structural factors affecting part accuracy in machining processes are quitecomplicated. CNC machine tools only minimizes a small portion of these errors since CNC oftendoes not utilize sensor data to compensate for geometric-thermal errors and errors generated bythe cutting process. Therefore, we must provide our students, through our curriculum, with anadequate level of expertise through new programs, courses and support laboratories.This paper is focused on description of new laboratory modules, teaching materials, practicalexperiments and projects developed as an integrated educational
understand the impact ofengineering solutions in a global and societal contexts, also has public policy implications.Depending upon interpretation, ABET outcomes E - Ability to identify, formulate, and solveengineering problems and J - Knowledge of contemporary issues, would have societaldimensions that could derive from policy choices, decisions, and priorities. Page 23.1149.2 While there is an increased need to teach public policy issues in the engineeringcurriculum, curricular innovations in this area are still in their infancy. There are several possiblemethods for integrating policy topics into the engineering curriculum 21. The purpose of
(Madrid). She got a grant in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department of UNED in 2005 and since December 2010 she is an assistant professor. Her research interest is the integration of different biometric techniques in educational environment by providing them with security and access control.Alberto Pesquera, UNED Computer Science Engineer by Spanish University for Distance Education (UNED). He was a collabora- tor member of Telematic Laboratory of UNED (Telelab) in systems of Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW). Nowdays is working for Innovation and Technological Development Centre of UNED (CiNDETEC). He is an expert in Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Web development appli- cations. Currently
learning is not only knowledgeacquisition or participation in a social community but also about knowledge creation as in thecase of project based learning. Similarly the new developments in electronic media are leading toenormous challenges for teachers in regards to the role digital devices can and should play in thelearning process. For some educators, the view is that technology should only be utilized as atool to help facilitate student understanding and mastery of the current curriculum. Whereas forother educators, technology is as fundamental to learning as reading and writing and thereforemust become an integral segment of the school curriculum. The paper also discusses new trendsand teaching methodologies to help improve the state of
thetheoretical framework of this research and its integration of information visualization theory,consult the author’s previous work [13].3. The Adaptive Map ToolThe Adaptive Map tool uses a large-scale concept map with semantic zooming techniques, wherethe scope of the material being covered determines the level of detail presented in thevisualization. By having the software present only the most relevant information to the user’scurrent focus, the software is helping to manage the cognitive load imposed on the user. As the information visualization literature suggests, the Adaptive Map tool opens by presentingusers with an overview of all of the information in the textbook covered at a high level ofabstraction. Beginning with an overview helps users
detail. 3. In order to measure the impact or the effectiveness of the proposed framework, this framework can be included in the form of PBL-based exercises or within course curriculum in ET departments/schools. After allowing the students to use this framework in classrooms or labs or PBL exercises, the performance metrics of students can be used to evaluate the impact of such visualization systems in studying ET literature. This, in itself, can constitute the focus of a future paper and the authors intend to carry out this study and analyze the performance metrics reported from such analysis.7. Conclusion The goal of this study was to design an innovative framework integrating geometry
Paper ID #7821A Conceptual Framework for Technology-Enhanced Problem-Based Learn-ing in Construction Engineering and Management EducationDr. Namhun Lee, East Carolina University Namhun Lee is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Construction Management at East Carolina University, where he has been teaching Construction Modeling and Information Technology, Construc- tion Planning and Scheduling, Construction Estimating, Equipment Management, and Advanced Cost Estimating and Cost Analysis. Dr. Lee’s main research areas include: 1) Information Visualization and Decision Support Systems, 2) Building Information Modeling
: A Multidisciplinary Course in Mechanical Engineering Electrical EngineeringAbstractThis paper presents pedagogy and experiences in teaching system modeling and analysis as wellas feedback control systems in the engineering curriculum. The course is a requiredmultidisciplinary course to be offered at the junior level for both electrical and mechanicalengineering students. In addition, electrical engineering (EE) students and mechanicalengineering (ME) students who pursue an electrical engineering (EE) minor are required toconcurrently complete a laboratory course. But regular ME students who do not pursue an EEminor are not required to take the laboratory course. The motivation for offering thismultidisciplinary
-IC6) are influenced.The first question to be resolved is whether or not the SAR project can peak the interests of non-participating faculty triggering new collaborative research activities that match their proclivitiesand interests (IC1). The answer here is probably yes. Even prior to starting their collaborativeventure, the authors detected a palpable interest among faculty for the general area of roboticsthrough the development of new courses. Very recently, there has been some work in developingthe curriculum for a certificate program in Robotics. The current proposal (SBIR) is morefocused on the development of conversational interface which requires meticulous selection ofcomponents followed by their proper integration into the SAR
, manyinteresting and non-trivial electrical and computer engineering problems require a strongprogramming background or knowledge of advanced mathematics.Digital logic, however, is an area of computer engineering that requires more transferableskills—such as critical thinking and problem-solving—than advanced theoretical knowledge.Digital logic uses discrete mathematics instead of the calculus that many students struggle withearly in the engineering curriculum. Although new knowledge has to be acquired in the area ofBoolean algebra, this new content is a very natural extension of the regular algebra that mostengineering students are already very comfortable with. Because of this non-reliance on calculus,digital logic projects make prime candidates for
required for the 200ftcantilever or the tower with massive atria. Grand claims are made about thermal masses,day-lighting, light-wells and airshafts, unaccompanied by the knowledge and detailingnecessary to fully examine such issues. So we set out to design an assignment that was anexercise in noticing.This paper describes ongoing efforts at Syracuse University to integrate structures andtechnology teaching into design teaching for architects. This specific assignment wasgiven in two courses, Structures II and Building Technology II, to the same group ofstudents (third year of a five year program). Students were assigned a building oncampus and required to investigate. They were charged with finding, photographing, andanalyzing the visible
technology. Student andindustry assessments show that the certificate program successfully follows a pragmaticapproach that integrates theory with real world applications to prepare students for a career inthe diverse green energy industry.1. IntroductionThe world faces concurrent energy and pollution crises. Rapid population growth and an increasein the living standard in many emerging countries have led to a greater demand for fossil fuels.Over the next 25 years, the societal requirement for energy is forecasted to increase by 36% withthe bulk attributed to developing countries1. The demand for energy will eventually outpace theability to supply energy from traditional resources. Most industry experts believe that an energycrisis is likely for
relies on developing target models of experts’ understandings of phenomena.Both naïve and expert cognitive models can engage both individual and socially sharedcognitive processes 5, and knowledge of both processes is necessary to characterizeknowledge in a field. Situated cognition experts contend that knowledge only exists in context and hasvery limited meaning and usefulness when taught out of context 1, 6, 7. An educationalneed exists to better integrate engineering students within the context of engineeringpractice and to develop and implement curricular materials that represent this integration.The lack of a target cognitive model and associated situated and research-based curricularmaterials impedes students’ abilities to be
a circuit to breadboardthrough LED; and to test CNY70 sensor on the breadboard. They also studied DC motor, 7895regulator, PIC 16F628A (Micro Controller), L298 integration and LM 324 (updated).As an extracurricular activity, the students visited the Ford Company where passenger cars andother vehicles were manufactured and exported to our countries. In their trip to the FordCompany, students have seen where and how the robots are used for automobile production. Atthe same time, they witnessed the environment where the engineers work after higher education.The camp participants were encouraged to attend the presentations of visiting faculty andgraduate students at different institutions. Through these presentations the participants listened
DirectionThis study abroad program was offered for the first time in May of 2012. Although elevenstudents is fairly average for an upper-level materials engineering elective course at UAB, theprogram is necessarily limited in size. This is a perennial problem for global competencyinitiatives: any program involving study abroad reaches only those students who are (1) alreadywilling and able to travel and (2) able to afford the program. The current plan for implementinga version of this program more widely into the curriculum is to modify the academic portion ofthe course (The Evolution of Engineering Materials) into a standard semester-long course thatwould meet the requirements for a university-approved history course tailored to engineeringstudents
not offer thiscourse yet; thus, if a student plans to transfer to UNM or NNMC, he/she can either take this classat the time of the transfer or enroll at UNM or NNMC while studying at CNM. It is expected thatECE 203 will be scheduled at CNM in a near future. ELVIS boards are integrated suites of 12 ofthe most commonly used instruments in the lab, including the oscilloscope, digital multi-meter,function generator, variable power supply, and Bode analyzer. Based on NI LabVIEW graphicalsoftware, NI ELVIS, with USB plug-and-play capabilities, offers the flexibility of virtualinstrumentation and allows for quick and easy measurement acquisition and display. Figure 5shows an ELVIS II board
the development of this degree program, analyses were done of the stakeholder needsin the area.This paper describes the design, development and initial implementation of an interdisciplinaryMSV graduate program. The paper includes the description of: 1) needs and justification, 2)planning process, 3) program description and objectives, 4) curriculum, 5) implementation issuesrelated to faculty, students, and resources and 6) examples of MSV related industry projects. Page 23.375.2Needs and JustificationThe justification and rationale for the MSV program is described in terms of institutional missionand goals, strength of campus facilities
introduction to a newculture along with the establishment of new friendships and an increase in autonomy. Thiscorresponds with the positive experiences students gather when being abroad (c.f. 5.4Experiences of exchange).Differences between engineers and students of other subjects can be observed at the factors‘mandatory part in curriculum’, ‘use time in a meaningful way’, ‘improvement of careeroptions’ and ‘consolidation of study-related knowledge’. While exchange periods are oftenmandatory in curricula of non-engineers, it is not common in engineering sciences. Engineerstend to be more motivated by improved career options and less motivated through using timein meaningful way, or by consolidating their study-related knowledge than other
Page 23.657.4formal in-depth, semi-structured interview. The interview protocol questions provided space forcontextualizing each advisers professional background and position (e.g., average time spentadvising each week, placement within an academic unit or support program, and advising load),in addition to their perceptions of socioeconomic disadvantage. The interview protocol focusedon participants’ perceptions of students’ cultural capital and habitus (e.g., attitudes towardacademic advising, comfort level with faculty, level of academic preparedness, familiarity witheducational systems, senses of entitlement, schedule flexibility, and challenges with integration).Data Analysis & ValidationI transcribed the audio-taped interviews
also involved with forensic investigations in Iowa and Wisconsin and participated in structural coordination efforts at Ground Zero in September of 2001. He holds professional engineering licenses in the States of Arizona and Illinois. He has recently earned the degree of Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Higher Education. His academic interests lie in the field of student-centered learning and teaching, currently concentrating on applying the Decoding the Disciplines process. John is a member of ASCE, AISC and The Associated Schools of Construction and advises the construction management student organization (CMO). He coordinates NAU’s teams for the Associated Schools of
within real-worldsettings, such as multidisciplinary needs of industry10-12. However, these courses could bechallenging too. Page 23.1142.2In our ABET accredited BSE- Mechatronics program, the scope of the courses included morethan one engineering discipline since mechatronics, as one of the fast growing fields inengineering, inherently required an integration of mechanical, electrical and softwareengineering into appropriate control architectures. Moreover, engineering design concepts(including a block diagram to illustrate an engineering design process) were introduced in a first-year introductory course, and reinforced several times in
, Power Electronics and Controls for Photovoltaic Systems, Handbook of Research on Solar EnergySystems and Technologies (Eds: Dr. Sohail Anwar, Dr. Salahuddin Qazi, and Dr. Harry Efstathiadis), IGI, Global,pp. 68-125, 2012 (DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-1996-8.ch004).12. R. Belu, Wind Energy Conversion and Analysis, in Encyclopedia of Energy Engineering & Technology (Eds:Dr. Sohail Anwar et al.), Taylor and Francis, 2012 (in press).13. R. Belu, Renewable Energy Based Capstone Senior Design Projects for an Undergraduate EngineeringTechnology Curriculum, 2011 ASEEE Conference & Exposition, June 26 - 29, Vancouver, BC, Canada (CDProceedings).14. R. Belu and I. Husanu, An Undergraduate Course on Renewable Energy Conversion Systems for
Paper ID #7563Investigating the Impact of Visuohaptic Simulations for Conceptual Under-standing in Electricity and MagnetismKarla L. Sanchez, Purdue University Graduate Student in the Computer and Information Technology department, currently working as a Re- search Assistant in the Computer and Education Technology field.Dr. Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer and Information Technology at Purdue Univer- sity West Lafayette. Magana’s research interests are centered on the integration of cyberinfrastructure, computation, and computational tools and
Paper ID #7552Workshops for the Engineering Faculty Engagement in Learning ThroughService (EFELTS) Project: Development and Initial FindingsDr. Chris Swan, Tufts University Christopher Swan is the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Curriculum Development in the School of En- gineering and an associate professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at Tufts University. He has additional appointments in the Jonathan M. Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service and the Center for Engineering Education and Outreach. He has also served as chair of Tufts CEE depart- ment (2002-2007). Dr. Swan’s current research
Curriculum Focused on Technology System Integration,” Proceedings of the 119th ASEE Conference and Exposition (2012).14. PVCC, “PVCC – Programs of Study,” retrieved on December 23, 2012, from http://www.pvcc.edu/programs_study/ (n.d.).15. Andrews, A.C. and Fonseca, J.W., “Community Colleges in the United States: A Geographical Perspective,” retrieved on January 2, 2013 from http://www.zanesville.ohiou.edu/geography/communitycollege/default.htm (1998).16. Wigal, C.M. and McGhee, T., “Providing and Ensuring an Effective Community College Transfer Pre- Engineering Program,” Proceedings of the 118th ASEE Conference and Exposition (2011).17. Tennessee Transfer Pathway, “Electrical Engineering | Programs | Tennessee