Conference Session

ECE-Faculty Perspectives and Curriculum Evolution

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Neil Rogers, U.S. Air Force Academy; Kaitlin Fair, United States Air Force Academy

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

grading approach, citing confusionregarding multiple aspects of the course structure. To address this, we propose providing clearerinstructions on submitting retakes in the course syllabus and during the course introduction. Fur-thermore, it may be possible to introduce a low-stakes skills review quiz early in the semester,exposing them to the methodology. This quiz can serve as practice for the assessment process,allowing students to engage with the retake mechanism and grading rubric (0 or 1) in a stress-free setting. We implemented this in another course with a different cohort of students and haveobserved far less confusion over the new grading paradigm.We also propose streamlining the number of learning objectives (LOs) to encourage more

Conference Session

Hands-on Learning and Industry-Relevant in ECE Curriculum Development

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Syed Hassan Tanvir, University of Florida; Gloria J Kim, University of Florida; Philip Feng, University of Florida

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

presentation. Regardless, this structuredapproach ensured that students engaged deeply with the material, developed critical thinking skills,and connected theory with practical application in QIS.5 Course StructureThis course was taught in the Spring 2024 semester, during which students attended three lectures perweek, each of 50 minutes duration. The study participants in EEE 5934 included 10 students, 7 enrolledin the course and 3 auditing, all of whom participated in every course activity. As shown in Table1, the course syllabus outlines the structured progression of topics in six modules, ensuring alignmentwith the nine key concepts of Quantum Information Science (QIS). This design integrates foundationallearning, advanced concepts, and

Conference Session

Innovative Learning Tools and Visualizations in ECE Curriculum

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cyrus Habibi, University of Wisconsin - Platteville; Tina Alaei

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

characteristics. 10. Demonstrate effective communication skills through written lab reports and oral presentations. 11. Collaborate effectively in group settings and contribute to team-based tasks.Course EvolutionPreviously, the course emphasized broad content coverage and predefined learning outcomes.While students were provided with a syllabus and course outcomes, there was limited structuredalignment or mapping to demonstrate the connection between various course components.Consequently, students often expressed uncertainty, asking questions like, "What am I supposedto learn from this?" or "How does this quiz or lecture align with the overall goals of the course?"The introduction of structured course mapping and alignment has since addressed

Conference Session

ECE-Embedded Systems Education: Innovation and Virtual Platforms

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandip Das, Kennesaw State University; Craig A Chin, Kennesaw State University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

analysis course and develop a pool of questions on those topics. We haveidentified five major topics (or chapters), each focusing on a key area of circuit analysis. Thesechapters were carefully chosen to cover the fundamental topics of the course and are designed toalign with the typical syllabus for an introductory Circuit Analysis course. These fivetopics/chapters are: (i) Series-Parallel DC Circuits (ii) Complex DC Circuits (Nodal and Mesh Analysis) (iii) Linear Circuit Theorems (Thévenin, Norton, Superposition) (iv) First-Order Transient Circuit Analysis (v) AC (Sinusoidal) Circuit Analysis30 questions were designed and developed for each of these chapters, which are divided into threedifficulty levels: easy, medium

Conference Session

ECE-Embedded Systems Education: Innovation and Virtual Platforms

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Guoping Wang, Purdue University Fort Wayne

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

features to support online and blendedlearning, including course content management, assessment and grading tools, discussion forums, andcommunication tools. BrightSpace is known for its user-friendly interface and customizable features,allowing instructors to create engaging, interactive learning experiences. The platform also providesanalytics and reporting features to help educators track student progress and identify areas forimprovement. Overall, BrightSpace is a comprehensive LMS that offers a flexible and effective platformfor delivering education in various settings.BrightSpace Learning ToolsBrightSpace provides customizable assessment tools, including quizzes and surveys, to evaluate studentunderstanding and collect feedback. The platform

Conference Session

Poster Session-Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Jamieson, Miami University; George D. Ricco, Miami University; Brian A Swanson, Miami University; Bryan Van Scoy, Miami University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

University. Our studyaddresses a fundamental question: How do current AI tools perform on typical courseassessments, and what implications does this have for curriculum design?We introduce a systematic methodology for benchmarking LLM performance on our courseassessments, including exams, assignments, and projects. Utilizing state-of-the-art LLMs, weevaluate their capabilities across core courses in our EE and CpE programs. This includesCircuits I (ECE 205), Digital Design (ECE 287), Energy Systems (ECE 291), and Signals andSystems (ECE 306). Our benchmarking results reveal the strengths and limitations of these AItools in engineering education tasks, providing insights for curriculum adaptation. We discusshow these results might inform the

Conference Session

ECE-Cybersecurity and Quantum Technology Education

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mehzabien Iqbal, The University of Toledo, OH, USA; Md Abdus Samad Bhuiyan, Purdue University Northwest; Ahmad Y Javaid, The University of Toledo; Quamar Niyaz, Purdue University Northwest; Sidike Paheding, Fairfield University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

steadily increases, including their ultra-low latency, enabling smooth support for real-time applications such as telemedicine and interactive online gaming. Yet, this progress challenges traditional security practices, highlighting the need for authentication, encryption, and threat detection expertise. This research proposes incorporating security concepts perti- nent to next-generation communications into the current Electrical and/or Computer Engineering (ECE) syllabus to address the critical need for secure communications in today’s digital era. We introduce a practical, visualization-based educational tool focusing on Software Defined Radio (SDR) techniques and secure communication fundamentals