Conference Session

Capstone Design and Innovations in ECE

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James L. Ellingson, University of Saint Thomas; Christopher S. Greene, University of Saint Thomas; Scott Edward Morgan; Miguel Angelo Rodrigues Silvestre, University of Beira Interior

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Electrical and Computer

. We have one common coursefor all engineering students and strive to have Senior Design team sizes of four to five studentswith a mixture of electrical and mechanical engineering students on each team. This is of coursetempered by faculty’s assessment of the needs of the projects as well as the available studentpool.International Multiyear, Multidisciplinary Capstone DesignA search of the literature reveals a limited number of multinational capstone design programsand even fewer multiyear projects. This is due in part to the considerable logistical challenges Page 25.174.2inherent is such undertakings. Many of these very worthwhile programs

Conference Session

Capstone Design and Innovations in ECE

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Muhittin Yilmaz, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Selahattin Ozcelik, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Nuri Yilmazer, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Reza Nekovei, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2012-5002: A TWO-SEMESTER PROJECT-BASED ROBOTICS CUR-RICULUMDr. Muhittin Yilmaz, Texas A&M University, Kingsville Muhittin Yilmaz received the B.S. degree in electrical and electronics engineering from Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey, and the M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from Pennsylvania State Uni- versity, University Park. He has been an Assistant Professor with the lectrical Engineering and Computer Science Department, Texas A&M University, Kingsville (TAMUK), since 2007. His research interests include robust and convex system optimization, model identification and validation, robotics, computer architecture, electric drives, and power electronics. He also focuses on engineering

Conference Session

Capstone Design and Innovations in ECE

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven F. Barrett, University of Wyoming; Scott A. Morton, University of Wyoming; Jeffrey R. Anderson, University of Wyoming; Sandra Root-Elledge, University of Wyoming; Cameron H. G. Wright P.E., University of Wyoming

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Electrical and Computer

. Page 25.1156.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Service Learning: Assistive Technology Undergraduate Design ProjectsAbstractIt is essential that our next generation of engineers be educated about the needs of all individualswith and without disabilities. This may be accomplished via service learning opportunities thatprovide student engineers the opportunity to learn about and participate in universal designrelated projects. In this paper we describe a National Science Foundation sponsored project tolink assistive technology needs with senior capstone design projects. The College ofEngineering and Applied Science has partnered with the Wyoming INstitute for Disabilities(WIND) to publicize

Conference Session

Projects in ECE

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey S. Sumey, California University of Pennsylvania

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Electrical and Computer

this project for example, multi-disciplinary tasks involving avariety of skills such as component specification, selection and procurement; mechanicalfabrication; embedded software design, implementation and testing; documentation; and flightrequirements provided a rich arena from which to gain experience. Indirect benefits also exist.Current students in the ET programs, now aware of applied-research grant project opportunitieswithin their program area, are more motivated to stay in their ET program of choice because theysee real-world application of the program content. They are also encouraged to better prepare forand approach senior project or other capstone experience. Finally, the presence of such a projectin the department has also

Conference Session

Capstone Design and Innovations in ECE

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard James Choquette, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Payam Matin, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Ali Eydgahi, Eastern Michigan University

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Electrical and Computer

autonomous vehicle (ground or aerial) with the goal of being the fastest to travelaround their building 2. Each year new, solutions are found and platforms are pushed further insearch of winning the top prize. The DIYDrones project 3 was started on a similar note; to createan autonomous aerial vehicle capable of following a GPS course using low-cost hardware. Thefield of low-cost autonomous vehicles is rapidly expanding and the ideas of hobbyists arebecoming on par with commercial technology for a fraction of the price.As a senior capstone course, the senior design project is designed to allow students to prove theirability as an engineer. This is a project that demonstrates a student’s ability to engage in thepractice of engineering as a profession

Conference Session

Laboratory Development in ECE II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona State University; Micah Lande, Arizona State University

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Electrical and Computer

engineering practitioners.Curriculum for an engineering major consists of foundation courses in engineering, science andmath, mezzanine coursework consisting of a focus on technical engineering content knowledge,and capstone courses pulling this material together and often applied to example engineeringprojects. Course sequences chain together, building on the relevance and complexity of thesubject matter. While active-learning techniques can take shape in any classroom learningexperience, project-based learning pervade the capstone experience1. Project-based learning2focuses pedagogical efforts on open-ended, authentic problem solving. The basis of manycapstone engineering design courses are engineering challenges undertaken on behalf of a third

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey L. Schiano, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Electrical and Computer

design course and a senior capstone design course. The freshman courseintroduces students to the process skills associated with engineering design. Emphasis is on teamwork, communications skills, and computer-aided analytical tools. Activities include prototypebuilding and testing with industrial collaboration. As students complete this course beforechoosing a major in the College of Engineering, the technical content is general and does notfocus on a particular engineering discipline. In contrast, the senior capstone design courserequires students to apply the tools acquired in both required courses and technical electiveswithin our department. By blending professional engineering topics and project activity, theexisting capstone design course

Conference Session

ABET Accreditation, Assessment, and Program Improvement in ECE

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Larry L Wear, University of Washington, Tacoma; Orlando R. Baiocchi, University of Washington, Tacoma; Matthew Alden, University of Washington, Tacoma; Robert Gutmann, University of Washington, Tacoma; Jie Sheng, University of Washington, Tacoma

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Electrical and Computer

 statics,  we  documented  how  his  capstone  project  involved  learning  and  applying  probability  theory  to  a  design  problem.  Be  sure  your  student  advising  records  document  any  discrepancies  between  what  students  have  done  and  what  they  were  suppose  to  do.    Program  Objectives    Assessing  how  well  your  graduates  have  achieved  your  program  objectives  is  usually  difficult  for  programs  that  have  only  produced  one  or  two  graduating  classes.  In  our  case,  we  had  one  group  of  graduates  who  had  one  year’s  experience.  With  so  little  experience  it  was  not  surprising  that  only  a  few  of  the  graduates  had  achieved  some  of  the  program  objectives.  However,  we  were

Conference Session

Laboratory Development in ECE I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Victor P. Nelson, Auburn University; John Y. Hung, Auburn University

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Electrical and Computer

design laboratory courses [4] in the electrical engineering(EE) and computer engineering (CPE) programs have been structured to provide a significantsystem design experience, while providing opportunities for students to demonstrate, and forfaculty to assess, achievement of six of the eleven student outcomes defined for their respectiveprograms, including both technical and professional skills. These courses serve as prerequisitesfor the senior-level capstone design course. The EE course is ELEC 3040, “Electrical SystemDesign Lab”, and the CPE course is ELEC 3050, “Embedded System Design Lab”. The systemdesign projects in these courses require students to apply knowledge gained across the breadth ofearlier courses, including the ability to

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Graham, University of Louisville; Karla Conn Welch, University of Louisville; Jeffrey Lloyd Hieb, University of Louisville; Shamus McNamara, University of Louisville

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Electrical and Computer

1and Logic Design, the junior level course Embedded System, and in the senior courses CapstoneDesign and Professional Issues and Current Topics Seminar. Section four discusses somepreliminary critical thinking assessment done in the Professional Issues and Current TopicsSeminar course. Concluding remarks and future plans are discussed in section five2 Critical thinking at the Speed School of EngineeringIn response to the University’s i2a initiative, the Speed School of engineering has developed amulti-leveled critical thinking program that begins with the school’s freshman program:Introduction to Engineering, and goes on to include sophomore, junior, and senior courses, co-opreports, and undergraduate engineering capstone projects. A

Conference Session

Laboratory Development in ECE I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

K. Joseph Hass, Bucknell University; Juliana Su, University of Virginia

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Electrical and Computer

Page 25.947.3 used to develop applications on a wide variety of microcontrollers, so that student projects could scale upward into research or capstone requirements. • Similarly, the IDE should be portable from small projects to large projects. The tool set should be easily scalable to more ambitious projects than we would encounter in this course. • The IDE should be portable across host operating systems. Our campus laboratories use both Windows and Linux platforms, and student laptops often run Apple’s OS X. Tools that can be used on any of these platforms will be more accessible to students.Our final goal is to teach microcontroller system design using a modern microcontrollerarchitecture. While there is certainly a

Conference Session

ECE Curriculum Improvement

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Phillip A. Mlsna, Northern Arizona University; Niranjan Venkatraman, Northern Arizona University; Sheryl L. Howard, Northern Arizona University

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Electrical and Computer

Engineering and Computer Science at Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Ariz.. His areas of interest are systems and control, global learning, and engineering pedagogy.Dr. Sheryl L. Howard, Northern Arizona University Page 25.486.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 ECE Curriculum Improvement to Incorporate Global LearningI. introductionTraditional Electrical Engineering curricula include courses in the fundamentals of electrical engi-neering, senior elective courses in specialized topics, and a capstone senior project. Labs providestudents with experience in hardware and software

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig J. Scott, Morgan State University; Petronella A. James, Morgan State University; Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University; Jumoke O. Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University

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Electrical and Computer

3APPR XXX Approved Elective/EEGR243 3 EEGR 4XX ECE Elective*** 3HUMA 202 Intro To Humanities II 3 BIOL 101 Biology 4 17 17FOURTH YEAR- (FIRST SEMESTER) FOURTH YEAR - (SECOND SEMESTER)EEGR 390 Principles of Design 2EEGR 400 Intro To Professional 1 EEGR 491 Sr. Design Project II 2 PracticeEEGR 490 Sr. Design Project I 1 EEGR4XX ECE Elective *** 3EEGR 4XX ECE Elective*** 3 EEGR 4XX ECE Elective

Conference Session

ABET Accreditation, Assessment, and Program Improvement in ECE

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Danial J. Neebel, Loras College; Nicholas J. Burek, Loras College; Thomas Griebel, Loras College

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Electrical and Computer

2011 has motivated to first year students to enterthe contest for 2012.Finally, the development of the FPGArcade was itself a good learning experience. The twostudents who designed and developed the FPGArcade wished to comment on their learningexperience. Below are their individual comments.Student 1: This project served as a mini-capstone of our education. We combined our collective Page 25.648.7knowledge from engineering, computer science, and mathematics to create a useful and funsystem. Actually seeing the bare circuits illuminate a monitor gave us a dizzying rush. In short, itwas as addicting as it was educational.Student 2: I think this