Conference Session

Information and Network Security

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Scott Bell, Kansas State University; Eugene Y. Vasserman, Kansas State University; Eleanor C. Sayre, Kansas State University

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Computing & Information Technology

Missouri University of Science and Technology.Eugene Y. Vasserman, Kansas State University Eugene Vasserman received his Ph.D. and master’s degrees in Computer Science in 2010 and 2008, re- spectively, from the University of Minnesota. His B.S., in Biochemistry and Neuroscience with a Com- puter Science minor, is also from the University of Minnesota (2003). In 2013 he received the NSF CAREER award for work on secure next-generation medical systems.Eleanor C Sayre, Kansas State University Eleanor Sayre received her Ph.D. and M.S.T. degrees in physics in 2007 and 2005 (respectively) from the University of Maine, with research emphasis in physics education. Her B.A. in physics from Grinnell College in 2002 involved

Conference Session

Emerging Computing and Information Technologies

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles B. Owen, Michigan State University; Sarah Coburn, Michigan State University; Jordyn Castor

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Computing & Information Technology

include a group design component. Thereare several additional “Design Assignments” that require students to solve a design problem andsubmit UML diagrams. The design assignments are subject to an anonymous peer reviewsystem.The course is taught in the C++ programming language and students enter the course with oneprevious course in that language. The assignments are all graphical user interface applicationsusing the wxWidgets class library.7 Visual Paradigm is used as a UML editor.8 NetBeans is usedas an integrated development environment. Students work on the Linux platform.3 The StudentJordyn became interested in computers as a career from an early age. She began using acomputer in the second grade and it was obvious to her and her family that

Conference Session

Emerging Computing and Information Technologies

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seyed Mousavinezhad, Idaho State University; R. Eugene Stuffle, Idaho State University; Wei Pan, Idaho State University; Steven Grant Maclure, Idaho State University

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Computing & Information Technology

), 20133-2014. He is IEEE Education Society Membership Development Chair and Van Valkenburg Early Career Teaching Award Chair. Professor Mousavinezhad received Michigan State University ECE Department’s Distinguished Alumni Award, May 2009, ASEE ECE Division’s 2007 Meritorious Service Award, ASEE/NCS Distinguished Service Award, April 6, 2002, for significant and sustained leadership. In 1994 he received ASEE Zone II Outstanding Campus Representative Award. He is also a Senior Mem- ber of IEEE, has been a reviewer for IEEE Transactions including the Transactions on Education. His teaching and research interests include digital signal processing (DSP) and Bioelectromagnetics. He has been a reviewer for engineering

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computing and Information Technology Programs II

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Reneta Davina Lansiquot, New York City College of Technology; Ashwin Satyanarayana, New York City College of Technology; Candido Cabo, New York City College of Technology/CUNY

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Computing & Information Technology

. We believe that the LC approach incorporates and builds on many of the Page 24.1334.3suggestions in the literature on how to facilitate transfer; moreover, it makes a statement, early inthe students’ academic careers, about the importance of connecting courses in the major andthose in general education so as to facilitate transfer. This LC also builds on previous researchshowing that introducing narrative elements into problem-solving courses improves studentperformance in general as well as in computer programming-related problem-solving skills.4,9We begin this paper by introducing the concept of a first-year LC, along with the

Conference Session

Embedded Systems and Mobile Computing

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vamshi Krishna Bolly, Purdue University; John Springer, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA; J. Eric Dietz, Purdue University

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Computing & Information Technology

included restoration and recovery of critical infrastructure. Eric also led the creation of the Indiana Intelligence Fusion Center and the Indiana Fire Training System both new government functions that were created with new laws and funding. Retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel from the U.S. Army in 2004, Dr. Dietz led a number of Army Acquisition and research programs throughout his career including power systems, chemical sensors and command and control systems. An Indiana native, Eric was graduated in 1984 from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology after earning a bachelor of science in chemical engineer- ing. He also earned a master’s of science from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in 1986 and a PhD in chemical

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computing and Information Technology Programs I

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Francis Giraldeau, Polytechnique Montreal; Michel R. Dagenais, Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal; Hanifa Boucheneb, École Polytechnique de Montréal

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Computing & Information Technology

model ofthe whole computer in order to make important design decisions throughout their career. Onemajor challenge in teaching operating systems is the complex, intangible, and nondeterministicnature of an actual computer system containing many cores operating in parallel.We propose a global approach to address this challenge involving a full-scale open source operatingsystem, a carefully designed set of experiments and novel execution visualization tools. In orderto deconstruct their preconceptions, students are exposed to phenomena that seem contradictoryat first glance, but are the result of the interaction between the microarchitecture, the operatingsystem and the libraries. In the spirit of constructivism, students are invited to observe

Conference Session

Information and Network Security

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Usman Ghani, DeVry University; Ahmed S. Khan, DeVry University, DuPage

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Computing & Information Technology

Paper ID #8523The Effect of Feedback Mechanisms on Students’ Learning in the Use ofSimulation-based IT Training in a Computer Networking ProgramDr. Usman Ghani, DeVry University Usman Ghani Senior Professor DeVry University College of Engineering and Information Science Usman Ghani is a senior professor of Network and Communication Management in the College of En- gineering and Information Science at DeVry University, Addison, Illinois. Professor Ghani’s area of specialization is ’Network Infrastructure and Security’. Mr. Ghani began his career as an Electronics Engineer for Johnson Controls, Inc. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computing and Information Technology Programs I

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott A. Kuhl, Michigan Technological University; Robert Pastel, Michigan Technological University; Ryan George, Michigan Technological University; Chad M. Meyers, Michigan Technological University; Matthew L. Freitag, Michigan Technological University; Jacob M. Lund, Michigan Technological University; Michael Paul Stefaniak

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Computing & Information Technology

all have useful knowledge that can be shared with students in HGD. • Tips for finding jobs in the gaming industry or industry in general. Guest speakers from Career Services often provide useful advice for improving resumes and making a good impression during interviews. • Suggestions of how to design compelling games • Tutorials on using different game engines • Providing tips to help teams effectively communicate their game idea and status during regular progress updates that the teams give to the students in the course.Over the course of the semester, teams must give three progress updates at a general meeting.Since the enrollment in HGD has increased, two general meetings are required for all teams togive their

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computing and Information Technology Programs I

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Chastine, Southern Polytechnic State University (ENG); Charles Richard Cole, Southern Polytechnic State University; Christopher Welty, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Computing & Information Technology

(enabling a more comprehensive game to be created) or choose to begin anew project to demonstrate their diverse skillsets.The Studio and Capstone experience is important to gaming students not only from an academicperspective, but to their careers as well. In addition to a résumé, game developers are often re-quired to show a visually impressive portfolio that provides evidence to future employers of theirdevelopment skills. Students understand this and therefore take the class seriously. However,they have had notorious difficulties with finding professional-looking assets for their games.While our university contains degrees in new media, few students possess skills in 3D animation