Conference Session

Teaching and Learning Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Owe G. Petersen, Milwaukee School of Engineering; R. David Kent, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Christina Howe, University of Evansville; Mary B. Vollaro, Western New England University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

of mathematics, science, and engineering (b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data Page 25.666.3 (c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability (d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams (e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems (f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility (g) an ability to communicate effectively (h) the broad

Conference Session

Innovative College-Industry Partnerships for the Future

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven H. Billis, New York Institute of Technology; Nada Marie Anid, New York Institute of Technology; Alan Jacobs, Education Market Business Development Consulting; Ziqian Dong, New York Institute of Technology

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College Industry Partnerships

the EGMUscores for a student outcome, the following, developed by the faculty of Schoolof Engineering and Computing Sciences, serves as a rubric for those outcomeswhich are of particular importance for the senior design project classes. ABET Outcome c: an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability (an EGMU score of 3) Is able to use engineering, computer, and mathematical principles to develop alternative designs taking into consideration economic, health, safety, social, and environmental issues, codes of practice, and applicable laws.ABET Outcome f: an

Conference Session

Orienting Students for Lifelong Learning Success

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary L. Strife, West Virginia University; Robin A. M. Hensel Ed.D., West Virginia University; Marian G. Armour-Gemmen, West Virginia University

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Engineering Libraries

version and a publisher version. The delay in choice caused acondensed time frame for the loading of materials into a course management system. Thecampus course management, which is called eCampus, was chosen by the beginning of August.We all received the final syllabus the week before classes began. Week Topic 1 Syllabus, Announcements, Intro to Engineering , Ethics in Engineering (Chap. 2) 2 Ethics in Engineering (Chap. 2), Information Literacy I 3 Teamwork (Chap. 3.6) 4 Technical Communication: Technical Report Writing (Chap. 4), Testing of Project 1 (Competition) 5 Technical Communication: Oral Presentations (Chap. 4), Information

Conference Session

Assessment and Evaluation of K-12 Engineering Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heath Tims, Louisiana Tech University; Galen E. Turner III, Louisiana Tech University; Eric Deemer Ph.D., Louisiana Tech University; Krystal S. Corbett, Louisiana Tech University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

designed toexpose high school students and their teachers to both the technical applications and social implicationsof cyber-related activities. This integrated approach to teaching strives to educate new scholars whounderstand not only the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) but also thepolitical, social, historical, ethical, and legal aspects of this evolving discipline. K12 teachers attendprofessional development workshops throughout the year. The workshops help the teacher prepare forthe week long residential camp during the summer that both the teachers and student attend.Results of the project will be included, as well as activities developed such as: historical/policy essaycompetitions, cryptographic treasure hunt, and

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward F. Glynn P.E., Villanova University; Frank E. Falcone, Villanova University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

Density Functions Assessment of a Monte Carlo Simulation Howe Truss 4 Numerical Methods & Curve Fitting Materials Testing & Data Reduction Roots of Equations Hydraulics Numerical Integration Experiment 5 Professional Presentation Skills Group Presentation Development Engineering Ethics Mentoring Program Figure 1. Learning Modules in Civil Engineering Fundamentals

Conference Session

Four Pillars of Manufacturing Engineering

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Nutter, Ohio Northern University

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Manufacturing

engineering teams to work CONCURRENTLY with manufacturing engineering teams tocompress the product development cycle = CIM.Globalization of manufacturing; China; off-shore manufacturing with design in USA; new graduates should give Page 25.1218.10VERY SERIOUS consideration to accepting an offshore assignment for an American company to learn how globalmanuf. is evolving.Safety = #1 = In every class – every lab – one safety question on every exam. The (eye, finger, foot, …, LIFE ) yousave may be your own – or your best friend’s.Ethics = the recent “creative accounting” scandals in corporate America have caused the loss of millions of

Conference Session

NEW THIS YEAR! - ASEE Main Plenary II: Best Paper Recognition & Industry Day Session: Corporate Member Council Speaker

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Betsy Palmer, Montana State University

Tagged Topics

ASEE Board of Directors, Corporate Members Council

engineering projects. The National Academyof Engineering [1, 2] argues that the “Engineer of 2020” must not only be technically capable, butalso be able to understand the contextual requirements and consequences of their work.ABET program accreditation criteria[3] promote contextual engineering practice in several of itsoutcomes criteria [italics added]: (c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability (f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility (h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering

Conference Session

Factors Affecting Student Performance

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen J. Horton P.E., University of Maine

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

study, “The Engineer of2020,” emphasizes the need for engineers to have professional skills including strongcommunication skills, leadership skills, and the ability to make good decisions, a strong moralcompass, ethics, and cultural awareness. 3Employers of UMaine MET graduates value the same skills. In 2001 the MET programresponded to employer expectations by developing a new course, MET 100 Introduction toMechanical Engineering Technology. This course gives first semester students opportunities tolearn teamwork and professionalism skills they can apply in internships and in their careers. Theprogram also increased the number of individual and team project-based curriculum elementsmimicking professional tasks. For example, students in the

Conference Session

ChemE Potpourri

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David L. Silverstein, University of Kentucky; Lisa G. Bullard, North Carolina State University; Margot A. Vigeant, Bucknell University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

 “Introduction to Chemical Engineering” by Solen and Harb  Case studies developed by the instructor or retained from their undergraduate studies  Previous AIChE Design Contest problems  CEP magazine, Science & Nature, catalysis journals, etc.  Cases from the National Society of Professional Engineers Board of Ethical Review (http://www.murdough.ttu.edu/cases/) or Kohn and Hughson, "Perplexing problems in engineering ethics," Chemical Engineering, May 5, 1980, p. 100-107.  Developed from materials that have been a part of senior capstone designSoftware usage by

Conference Session

Advances in Assessment of Communication and Interdisciplinary Competence

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carolyn Kusbit Dunn, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

acquainted with important ethical and legal issues pertaining to technical writing. Be able to analyze and write for a particular audience. Have basic editing skills. Be able to imbed charts, tables, and graphs appropriately into the text. Understand the important considerations for doing persuasive technical writing. Recognize the importance of completeness and attention to detail in technical writing. Be adept at drafting business letters, memos, and descriptive documents

Conference Session

Construction Curriculum Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James G. Sullivan, University of Florida, Gainesville

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Construction

. Page 25.792.3University Based Integrated DegreesThe College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has established a Bachelor of Arts in SustainabilityStudies. This across discipline degree places an emphasis on environmental well being,economic welfare and social justice. A focus is also placed on local, national, and globalsustainable initiatives. The courses for this major are set in clusters for which students must picka select number of courses to complete the requirements for graduation. A review of the coursesindicates that very few courses were added by departments across campus to accommodate the‘sustainable degree.’ Courses such as Environmental Ethics (Cluster A), Conservation ofResources (Cluster B), and Soil, Water, and Land Use (Cluster C

Conference Session

FPD XI: Tidbits and Cookies

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas J. Vasko, Central Connecticut State University; Peter F. Baumann, Central Connecticut State University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

matter, has proven ideal for the inclusion of FYE activities. Within this firstengineering course, classroom lectures and activities are based on a text by Eide et al. [11],which includes chapters focusing on the engineering profession, the design process, engineeringsolutions and problem-solving format, dimensional unit conversions, basic and inferentialstatistics, mass balance, statics and mechanics of materials, energy concepts, and electrical Page 25.332.2theory. The desired student-learning outcomes include:  Familiarity with the engineering discipline  Engineering professionalism and behavior consistent with the code of ethics

Conference Session

Global and Cultural Issues in Construction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daphene C. Koch Ph.D., Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Construction

learning enhances the student’s education includingthe areas of: work ethic, critical thinking, problem solving, social issues, and reasoning.1,2,3 Onegoal of Purdue University, the College of Technology, and the Building ConstructionManagement Department is to infuse global awareness in both undergraduate and graduatestudents. A study abroad course is one way to accomplish this goal. International experiencesgive our students an edge over other students and allow them to apply their knowledge to solveproblems outside of their comfort zone. Understanding different materials and methods ofconstruction expands their knowledge. The overall experience adds to their marketable skillswhen entering the workforce. Most students in this department tend to

Conference Session

Design Spine

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey L. Schiano, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

principles o The systems engineering mindset, functional decomposition, verification testing and integration  Teaming skills o Temperament, characteristics of effective teams and conflict resolution  Ethics in the engineering environment o Recognizing and handling ethically ambiguous situations in the heat of the moment, professional responsibility and the impact of the engineer on society  Aspects of evolving professional practice o TQI/CQI, global engineering, life

Conference Session

Progress in Manufacturing Education I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hugh Jack P. Eng...., Grand Valley State University; Val Hawks, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

has written a book on engineering and technology, numerous papers and articles, and a book chapter on ethics in infor- mation assurance and security. Topics of writing and research include ethics and leadership in technical environments and in quality systems. His professional employment took him to Xerox Corporation in Rochester, N.Y., as a young engineer in the early 80s, then to Ben Franklin Technology Center in Bethle- hem, Penn., as a Technical Projects Manager, before joining the faculty in the College of Engineering and Technology at BYU in 1985. Page 25.155.1 c American

Conference Session

Innovatiive Methods to Teach Engineering to URMs

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jose F. Espiritu, University of Texas, El Paso; Heidi A. Taboada, University of Texas, El Paso; Connie Gomez, University of Texas, El Paso

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Minorities in Engineering

Texas, El Paso. She is currently serving at Galveston College. Her research interests include biomedical robotics, biomed- ical ethics, sustainability engineering, and green ethics. Page 25.1123.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Research and Leadership Experiences for Undergraduates (RLEU) in Optimization with Engineering ApplicationsAbstractTraditional Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU’s) typically pair anundergraduate student with a researcher for several weeks. The student’s efforts usuallyresult in a poster, a presentation, or even a paper. While

Conference Session

BME Laboratory and Project Experiences

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jamie Lynn Brugnano, Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University; Kevin Andrew Richards, Purdue University; Marcia A. Pool, Purdue University; Allison L. Sieving, Purdue University; Juan Diego Velasquez, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Sherry L. Voytik-Harbin, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Ann E. Rundell, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Biomedical

results.Fifty-four senior biomedical engineering undergraduate students were enrolled in this coursewhich addressed biomedical engineering professional skills including: ethics, technical writing,regulatory issues, human and animal subjects, economic considerations, and entrepreneurshipconsiderations. The class met once a week for 90 minutes with a brief introductory lecture (< 20minutes) followed by time dedicated for students to work on in-class assignments, bothindividually and in their design teams with instructor interactions. To ensure studentsdemonstrated proficiency in each topic, students revised their assignments based uponconstructive feedback until it was satisfactory. Scaffolding was provided through assignmentdesign, instructor

Conference Session

How Are We Preparing Our Students for the 21st Century Workforce?

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David R. Mikesell P.E., Ohio Northern University; David R. Sawyers Jr., Ohio Northern University; Jed E. Marquart, Ohio Northern University

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

Engineering Department at ONU.16 The former arelisted in the appendix, while the latter closely align with the eleven ABET engineeringaccreditation criteria17 (also in the appendix).The tasks and requirements described for the Baja competition, for example, represent explicitfulfillment of five of the ABET criteria (a, c, e, g, k). The design competition additionallypresents opportunities to fulfill four other criteria (b, d, f, i), such as an understanding ofprofessional and ethical responsibility and an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.Sirinterlikci and Kerzmann cite specific ways in which all eleven criteria were satisfied in theirschool’s Baja experience.18All four of the Program Educational Objectives are clearly supported by each

Conference Session

Government Policy, Manufacturing Education, and Certification

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald J. Bennett F.ASEE, F.ABET P.E., Univeristy of Saint Thomas; Elaine R. Millam

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Manufacturing

single course, tointegration of leadership concepts into technical course offerings and other unique expectationsof students to take on leadership projects at their school and report on the experience. It isdifficult to see a generalized theme, but one might assume that a primary focus of the leadershipofferings is based on a belief that a graduating student can lead from any level in his/herorganization. Emphasis is placed on students exploring their own leadership abilities and theways in which they influence group outcomes: interpersonal skills, judgment, moral courage,innovation, sustainability, global collaboration and emotional intelligence appear as key topics,as does the notion of the interrelatedness of ethics and sustainability in a

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Poster Session

Collection

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

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

course has been selected for critical thinking emphasis. Students will be encouraged touse the critical thinking skills which were developed during their engineering fundamentalscourses, to analyze requirements and constraints which would apply in real-world design projectsusing the material covered in this course. At the junior level, similar use of critical thinking willbe applied in an introductory MATLAB course. At the senior level, critical thinking skills willagain be strengthened and assessed in the capstone design course and the professional issues andcurrent topics seminar. The latter course emphasizes understanding of professional ethics andcurrent topics in electrical and computer engineering. Initial data indicates

Conference Session

Learning and Assessment I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sriram Sundararajan, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

(h) The broad education communicate effectively (c) An ability to design a professional and ethical

Conference Session

New Classrooms, New Challenges II: Assessing Non-traditional Approaches

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Cooper, North Carolina State University; Lisa G. Bullard, North Carolina State University; Steven W. Peretti, North Carolina State University; David F. Ollis, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

integrity.” • “I don't want this to turn into some kind of witch-hunt where I have to defend myself for even writing a similar sentence.”These comments reflect the views espoused in other literature on the use of Turnitin6. However,in the selected sample of ChE students, these views were in the minority as indicated by thesmall fraction (<10%) of negative responses from each class. It is suggested by the authors thatthe focus of this particular ChE department on ethics throughout the curriculum may inform themore tolerant nature of students’ views toward their instructor using plagiarism screeningsoftware. Similar views have also been described in other studies pertaining to non-engineeringstudents8, 9.A considerable fraction of students

Conference Session

Design Tools and Methodology II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Joseph Kirstukas, Central Connecticut State University; Nidal Al-Masoud, Central Connecticut State University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

/EAC) requires that engineeringprograms demonstrate that their graduates minimally meet eleven basic outcomes1. Theoutcomes are typically listed using lower case letters. This paper concerns two of these elevenoutcomes (c and k) which require that students graduate with: (c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability. (k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. Page

Conference Session

Towards Global Competency for Engineering Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Hundley, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Patricia Fox, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Lynn G. Brown, The Boeing Company; Alan Jacobs, Education Market Business Development Consulting; Catherine Didion, National Academy of Engineering; Daniel R. Sayre, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.; Hans J. Hoyer, American Society for Engineering Education

Tagged Divisions

International

since 1983. Fox teaches courses in leadership, ethics, human behavior, and sustainability practices in businesses and industries. She also teaches a study abroad course about sustainability. Fox has more than 15 years of leadership roles in ASEE, including three terms on the ASEE Board. Fox has worked with the Engineering Technology Council, Corporate Member Council, and the International Division.Ms. Lynn G. Brown, The Boeing Company Lynn Brown is the Boeing Corporate Program Manager for University Relations International and the Co-chair for the ASEE Corporate Members Council Special Interest Group for International Engineering Education. Brown was named as University Relations Program Manager in 2004. In this

Conference Session

FPD IX: Research on First-year Programs Part III

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stanley M. Forman, Northeastern University; Susan F. Freeman, Northeastern University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

,undocumented values, ethics and beliefs they acquire while at school, that is, the lessons fromthe Unwritten Syllabus. These other skills, frequently described as soft skills, are often discussedby both teachers and human resource personnel for employers.7 This set of soft skills, such aspersonal accountability and greater work ethic, is not subject to defined teaching methods. Thereare clearly benefits to acquisition of these skills, but it has been a challenge to describe themethods and techniques used to achieve success in these skills and the list of these skills variesfrom source to source. The Unwritten Syllabus may encompass skills such as intellectualcuriosity, caring for others, ability to overcome obstacles and more. In addition, many of

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ikseon Choi, University of Georgia; Yi-Chun Hong, National Central University; David K. Gattie, University of Georgia; Nadia N. Kellam, University of Georgia; Melissa G. Gay, University of Georgia; Lucas John Jensen, University of Georgia; Hyojin Park, University of Georgia; YounSeok Lee, University of Georgia

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

confirmed by later studies.4,8 Perry7 began to question why college studentsresponded to similar learning environments differently and found that an individual’s differentepistemic stage plays a crucial role in organizing his/her learning process and dealing withunclearly defined problems. Perry’s original nine stages of epistemic development have beenrefined as four major stages:11 dualism (black-and-white types of thinking and their variations),multiplicity (acknowledging uncertainty and accepting multiple opinions), contextual relativism(acknowledging the importance of contexts for meaning making), and commitment withinrelativism (adding ethical and moral responsibility and professional commitments to contextualrelativism).Challenges of Second

Conference Session

Embedded Control and Instrumentation

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Y. Hung, Auburn University; Victor P. Nelson, Auburn University; Clint S. Cole, Digilent, Inc.; Alex Wong, Digilent, Inc.

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation

, graphics editor, and presentation software. Each student also archives his or her engineering work in a personal engineering notebook that is periodically reviewed.4. Study how engineering practice relates to a professional code of ethics. Students examine peer-reviewed case studies, identify ethical dilemmas, and propose professional practice solutions.The following student outcomes are assessed during the semester: • Ability to design and realize an electronic system to meet performance constraints. Page 25.788.2 • Ability to create experiments and draw meaningful conclusions from experimental data. • Ability to function as a

Conference Session

IT-based Instructional Technologies

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alireza Kavianpour, DeVry University, Pomona; David Layton, DeVry University, Pomona

Tagged Divisions

Computing & Information Technology

, where he teaches general literature, science fiction, composition (both beginning and advanced), ethics, and public speak- ing. He has a Ph.D. in English from the University of California, Santa Barbara (1994). His dissertation was about the portrayal of science in postmodernist fiction. He has published scholarly articles on science fiction, literature, television, film, and music. His most recent work includes a paper presented at two conferences about the design of university-level science fiction courses, using science fiction to teach the ethics of technology. He also gave a talk on Doctor Who and the critique of capitalism. At the end of 2011, his book on the humanism of Doctor Who will be published

Conference Session

Capstone Design II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter L. Schmidt, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; James M. Conrad, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

must demonstrate that their students attain: a. an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering b. an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data c. an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability d. an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams e. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems f. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility g. an ability to communicate effectively h. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of

Conference Session

Curriculum and Facility Developments for Innovative Energy Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarma V. Pisupati, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Yaw D. Yeboah, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

, nuclear, biological and catalytic. Students also choose departmental electivesfrom courses such as green energy engineering and environmental compliance, hydrogen andfuel cell technology, materials for energy applications, physical processes in energy engineering,and air pollutants from combustion sources. Professional electives allow students to gainexposure to business, legal and ethical issues related to energy. Technical electives can be chosento provide specialization or breadth and depth in renewable or non-renewable energy and/ormechanical or chemical aspects of energy. This paper discusses the program, the rationale in developing the program, and the detailsof the novel curriculum.Introduction World population and energy