1 2 3 4 5Audiovisuals were titled, clear, easy to understand and used appropriately; presenters were comfortableand familiar with the audiovisuals used CONCLUSION 1 2 3 4 5The conclusion summarized the presentation; major points/results and theirimportance were emphasized SELECTED PROGRAM OUTCOMESAn ability to function in a team for the design and construction of buildings. 1 2 3 4 5A knowledge of how the built environment is related to contemporary issues. 1 2 3 4 5An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. 1 2 3 4
antennas, microwaves, plasmas, teaching, and ethics.Dr. Paul R. Leiffer, LeTourneau University Paul R. Leiffer, Ph.D., P.E., is a professor in the School of Engineering and Engineering Technology and Chairman of the Engineering Department at LeTourneau University, where he has taught since 1979. He is the co-developer of LeTourneau’s program in Biomedical Engineering. He received his B.S.E.E. from the State University of New York at Buffalo, and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Drexel University. His professional interests include biomedical signal processing, engineering design, and engineering ethics. Page
) understanding customers, (2) marketorientation, (3) relationship marketing, (4) market research methods, (5) pricing considerations,(6) advertising and promotion, (7) societal, ethical, and regulatory considerations, (8) distributionchannels and supply chain management, (9) sales strategies, to include online marketing andsales, (10) product development and management issues, and (11) partnerships and alliances.The themes were applied throughout the semester using the textbook “Marketing High-Technology Products and Innovations” 3rd Edition by Mohr, Sengupta, and Slater. The schedulewas divided into four modules: product pitch, go to market strategy, prototyping and testing, andteam presentations. There were three to four topics and one deliverable per
, • Advanced global awareness and ethical behavior and leadership understanding of organizations and societyTypical applications in the science and technology category include the ability to understand anduse thermodynamics, and perform engineering analyses of energy use. Other dimensions in thiscompetency are the ability to understand the range of sustainability issues from a local, regionaland global perspective, and the relationships between human activities and the environment. Ofparticular interest is the integration of sustainability goals into engineering practice. Othercompetency dimensions include the development of expertise in understanding
isevaluated each semester under SJSU’s GE program guidelines. The development and assessmentof this course has been discussed previously10.Table 1. Content, Title and Instructional Delivery Method for Each Unit in Tech 198 Unit Title of Unit Media Format 1 Nature of Science and Technology Multimedia CDs 2 History of Technology Web-based 3 Technology and Work Multimedia CDs 4 Technology and Gender Issues Multimedia CDs 5 Technology Transfer and Cultural Issues Lecture or D2L Online Module 6 Quality of Life Lecture or D2L Online Module 7 Ethics
worked on embedded systems with wireless communication, while theothers worked on the generator design. Although there was a little more prep time needed, thevariety of a multi-faceted design problem was a refreshing break from the dogma of havingeveryone grind through the same lab exercises. Finally, the motivation of being responsible for apart of a larger system rather than having to answer for only one’s own grade seemed to have apositive effect on the work ethic of the students who were engaged with the project. Page 23.73.9ConclusionsA multidisciplinary design project consisting of a hydroelectric power generation system wasdeveloped in
senior design course, and is an important partof our curriculum. The primary ABET outcomes associated with this course are [a] and [b]: “anability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering” and “an ability to designand conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.” Further, the program hasassigned several secondary outcomes to this course: experiment design, effectivecommunication, teaming, modern techniques and tools, ethics, and life-long learning [ABEToutcomes c, d, f, g, i, and k]. The determination of particular science and/or engineering topics Page 23.140.2that should be assigned to this course has been a
to share the data in order to instill best practices for their future data sharing. 3. Cite their data in a properly structured format in accordance with emerging standards in order to prepare them to ethically reuse data in the future.6 Preservation This module will introduce 1. Explain the lifespan of potential
reviewed journal articles. Page 23.199.6 8. I loved the nontechnical issues such as ethical issues (that I came across while reading the peer reviewed journal articles) more than the technical ones. 9. My carbon print can significantly be reduced by switching my regular car to hybrid car. I learned this simple but profound point by following peer reviewed journal articles. 10. Peer reviewed journal articles taught me that I need to return the environment back to my children with least damage. This opened my eyes to focus on methods I personally could employ for the same purpose.The written comments of the students on
Processes b Once a Year Average/Good Laboratory 2117 Statics & e Dynamics Biennial Average/Good 3317 Computer f Graphics Once a Year Average/Good 1300 Manufacturing Processes Once a Year Average/Good Laboratory 2117 h Ethics in the Profession
) Quality Approaches in Higher Education International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Research in Engineering Design Education Research in Learning Technology (Formerly Alt‐J; International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Association for Learning Technology) Higher Education (IJTLHE) Research in Science & Technological Education Journal of Agricultural Education Research in Science Education Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension Science and Engineering Ethics Journal of Applications and Practices in Engineering Science Educator Education
from their competitors. In the end, theremodeled restaurant brings in a lot of satisfied customers.Issues for class discussion: leadership, mentorship, work ethics, service value, marketcompetition.Educational ApproachesA number of teaching strategies can be explored using film and film clips. Most commonlymovie material can be shown to stimulate group discussion (but groups should be small). In thisapproach material is shown to the group and the trigger questions are posed either before or afterthe viewing. These questions need to be focused and tailored to the particular teaching goals toeliminate any potential runaway discussions, which may be inadvertently triggered by the detail-rich film material. Another alternative is to use the whole
Page 23.1103.10determine if students are being honest regarding this ethical issue.5.3 Location and CollaborationDuring analysis, researchers suspected a correlation between the location where studentscompleted their homework and how they completed their homework. Specifically, theresearchers tested the hypothesis that students completing homework on campus were morelikely to collaborate with other students than those completing their homework at home. Table 1shows the results from a correlation analysis. The highest values were found from studentscompleting their homework at home (67% of respondents), where a correlation of 0.39 wasfound with those completing their homework alone, and a -0.38 correlation was found with thosecompleting their
topicsmight exist across content areas. “Technology and Society” concerns the relations betweenhumans and technology. This includes issues such as ethics and responsibility and the historyand evolution of technology. The “Design” section focuses on the methods though which Page 23.1160.6engineers create new technological products and systems. Content would include designmethodologies, cost-benefit analysis, and design evaluation. “Products and Systems” addressesthe systems nature of technology, and includes topics such as the flow of energy, materials, andinformation in systems, feedback and control, and the specific technologies characterizingmodern
researched personality inventory available. 27 The alignmentof each personality measure to the study context is explained below. AgreeablenessAgreeableness refers to an individual’s tendency toward being honest, considerate, trustworthy,helpful, understanding, decent, and generally likable. 27 Although not yet explored,agreeableness is likely to relate positively to leader coaching behavior as there is some researchsupport linking agreeableness to leadership. Agreeableness has been found to be the personalityfactor most strongly affiliated with the idealized influence element of transformational leadershipand is positively associated with ethical leadership. 28, 29 Individuals exhibiting a propensity foragreeableness more often utilize
desktop computer for each seat.9 Thirteen sections of the course wereoffered, each containing approximately 36 studentsThis course was the first in a two-course sequence and focused on problem solving via computerprogramming in MATLAB and C/C++. Additional course topics included engineering ethics,technical communication, Microsoft Excel, and engineering design.Inverted Classroom ApproachEach day’s work was divided into two primary components: preparation and application (Table1). The preparation component was to be completed prior to the beginning of class. Eachpreparation assignment consisted of some combination of the following: watching videos,reading book sections, completing tutorials, or working problems. A breakdown of thepercentage of
applicationsto real world energy problems. Additional emphasis is placed on the need for domesticenergy independence and on worldwide energy availability, as well as in the ethical useof energy resources. As these modules are taught in our curriculum, assessment datawill be collected and reported on in a future article.Bibliography1. Bioengineering educational materials bank, http://www.bioemb.net, accessed January 2013.2. Materials digital library pathway, http://matdl.org, accessed January 2013.3. Massachusetts Institute of Technology open courseware site, http://ocw.mit.edu, accessed January2013.4. Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching site, http://www.merlot.org,accessed January 2013.5. Hydrogen Education at Mississippi
curriculum improves retention andgraduation rates, particularly among underrepresented groups and women, and a creates astronger civic ethic among students.47,48,49 Students, particularly women and underrepresentedgroups, cite the ability to make a difference in society as one of the main reasons they choosecareers in science and engineering.50 Community-based service learning opportunities are a wayfor engineering students to become involved and make a difference in their own communities.Freshmen Focus GroupsIn addition to best practices learned from the literature, information about the needs of incomingfreshmen was obtained through focus groups. In Spring 2012, two focus groups were conductedwith twelve SJSU freshmen, women and students from
system, component, or process to meet desired needs. 2 (design an activity or demonstration to teach a concept using creativity and innovative ideas) 3 ABET f. Understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. (need for outreach and science education to the public, professionalism) 4 ABET g. Ability to communicate effectively. (to a non-technical audience, with multimedia presentation and in written report) 5 ABET i. Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in life-long learning. (reflect on experience and continuing outreach after graduation) The undergraduates performed the outreach activity at a local Junior High
; conduct the experiment, and analyze and interpret the resulting data. (c) Graduates can design a complex system or process to meet desired needs, within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health, and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability. (d) Graduates can function effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. (e) Graduates can solve well-defined engineering problems in four technical areas appropriate to civil engineering. (f) Graduates can analyze a complex situation involving multiple conflicting professional and ethical interests, to determine an appropriate course of action. (g) Graduates can organize and deliver
interpretive phenomenology.Dr. Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette Carla B. Zoltowski, Ph.D., is Education Administrator of the EPICS Program at Purdue University. She received her B.S. and M.S. in electrical engineering and Ph.D. in engineering education, all from Purdue University. She has served as a lecturer in Purdue’s School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Dr. Zoltowski’s academic and research interests include human-centered design learning and assessment, service-learning, ethical reasoning assessment, leadership, and assistive technology.Dr. William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette William (Bill) Oakes is the Director of the EPICS Program and one of the founding faculty members
understanding of professional and ethical responsibility”.d ABET, outcome H: “the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global,economic, environmental, and societal context”.e Engineer of 2020, “business and management skills”.Respondents were asked to describe their current position as either an engineering position or anon-engineering position, and to answer whether they currently identify themselves as anengineer (yes/no/not sure). These measures were based in our Academic Pathways Study16-18 Page 23.930.10and Engineering Pathways Study work43. In a question adapted from the NSF
Paper ID #5936Teaching social topics in engineering: The case of energy policy and socialgoalsMr. Rylan C. Chong, Purdue University, West Lafayette Rylan Chong is a master’s student in the Information Security Program and affiliated with the Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security (CERIAS) at Purdue University. He has a B.S. in Computer Science from Chaminade University of Honolulu. His research areas include global policy, ethics, information security and assurance, technology adoption, biometrics, education, pharmaceutical supply chain, and energy.Dr. Dennis R. Depew, Purdue University
. The authors will beaddressing this issues in the future iterations of this project by allowing several students with samemajors contributing to the same group.One of the challenges of practicing engineering is the ability to research and find appropriate technologyto meet the needs of the task at hand. Overall, the realworld project addressed several AccreditedBoard for Engineering and Technology (ABET) criteria for student outcomes, specifically, (a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering; (b) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economics, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety
typically include the following [6]: Provide students an opportunity to synthesize knowledge from formal and informal learning and apply such knowledge to contemporary issues in the field Help prepare students for a successful career by providing experiences that enhance their labor market advantage Increase students’ understanding of the “big picture” including ethical and social issues related to the field Help students understand the relevance of theory and research to practice Provide opportunities for teamwork and leadershipBecause of the importance of capstone programs, ABET has delineated key components thatthese programs must have to be valid capstone experiences and to induce students to
at UVa, where they will have several writing intensive coursesas part of the major’s requirements: SYS 3023, Human-Machine Interaction; SYS 4053/4054,Systems Design I and II (“Capstone”), which culminates in a submission to and presentation atthe IEEE Systems and Information Engineering Design Symposium; and STS 4500/4600 –Science, Technology, Science and Engineering Practice and The Engineer, Ethics, andProfessional Responsibilities, the classes in which the fourth year thesis is written.Another change for the Fall, 2012 offering of the course was the expansion of the readings. Toprovide additional insight on the practice of systems engineering, selections from Blanchard andFabrycky18 and Kossiakoff, et al.25 became part of the reading list
, which focus on teaching first-year engineering students criticalthinking, computer modeling, teamwork and communication skills. They included a mix of 20freshman and sophomore level students each semester. ASU’s courses were advancedengineering courses, which focus on teaching a multidisciplinary group of students integratedand ethical tools used to design and manage engineered human-natural systems. They included amix of 82 sophomore, junior and senior level students in 2012 and a comparable mix of 77students in 2013. Module learning objectives and associated Bloom’s levels of intellectualbehavior11 for both MCC and ASU courses are listed in Table 2.Table 1. Water-for-Energy Water Footprint Module Implementation During 2012-2013 Academic Year
ethical decision-making in un- dergraduate engineering students. Dr. Finelli leads a national initiative to create a taxonomy/keyword outline for the field of engineering education research, and she is past chair of the Educational Research and Methods Division of the American Society of Engineering Education.Ms. Kenyon M Richardson Kenyon Richardson is a program assistant and research assistant with the Center for Research on Learning and Teaching in Engineering at the University of Michigan. Currently, she is assisting with an NSF grant- funded study on faculty motivation to adopt effective classroom practices. She has a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and is interested in the use of computer-assisted qualitative
project. More serious lab activities actuallycommenced in Spring 2011 in the second course of the senior design.For the Spring lab activities, the student team including the sophomores regularly met for about 5hours of lab work per week, split into two lab sessions, in addition to seniors’ own lab activities.As part of the senior design course, seniors were assessed on some of the key ABET-definedstudent learning outcomes, such as a) ability to design a system, component, or process to meetdesired needs, b) ability to function on multidisciplinary teams, c) understanding of professionaland ethical responsibility, d) ability to communicate effectively, and e) recognition of the need for,and an ability to engage in life-long learning. In addition
widely used drug or consumer product.For example, one problem explores the role of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) andexcipients (binders, filler, lubricants) in the formulation of drugs through unit conversions andmass/mole/volume composition problems. Other problems are made to convey course objectives Page 23.793.4in areas such as health, safety, and ethics. The problem (Figure 2) on diethylene glycolpoisoning is particularly interesting since it is based on the actual 1930’s case of a companydistributing a “drug” without proper testing. By using this problem, students learn about