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Conference Session
Problem- Project- and Case-based Learning in Environmental Engineering
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Paula Ann Monaco, Texas Tech University; Maeghan Marie Brundrett, Texas Tech University; Dylan Christenson, Texas Tech University; Kevin A. Nguyen, Texas Tech University; Audra N. Morse, Texas Tech University
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Environmental Engineering
performing well following theimplementation of the WEAT design prompt.IntroductionCapstone design courses vary between engineering programs and can be structured to includeindustry partners, service-learning projects for communities or competition design projects1.Utilization of a competition prompt as the capstone design project provides many benefits forstudent education2. For instance, students may receive a real-world problem submitted by aregional municipal utility tasking them with the job of treatment upgrades to improve plantperformance. Unlike the use of hypothetical academic prompts, additional opportunities aregiven to the students when they engage with a competition prompt, such as the ability to tour theproject facility, receive
Conference Session
Enviromental Engineering Division Poster Session
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Veera Gnaneswar Gude P.E., Mississippi State University; Dennis D. Truax PE, BCEE, F.ASCE, Mississippi State University
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Environmental Engineering
impact.Constructivist theories of learning also recognize that learning is a social activity6. This meansthat the laboratory instruction and project-based design courses can be identified as opportunitiesto improve students’ ability to work in teams, as well as their communication skills. As a result,many civil engineering programs now incorporate many of these dimensions in their designclasses, ranging from cornerstone to capstone design courses7.IllustrationsThe civil and environmental engineering department has implemented project (cooperativelearning) based exercises in the CE 3801 Environmental Engineering Laboratory course (juniorlevel civil engineering course). In this course, student groups (three to four) were formed tofacilitate team-based
Conference Session
Sustainability and Hands-on Engineering Education
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Rachel A Brennan P.E., Pennsylvania State University, University Park
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Environmental Engineering
experience than a typical classroom 0.00 0.00 5.00 50.00 45.00activity.The topic of the project encouraged me to contribute to my team’s design. 0.00 0.00 19.05 42.86 38.10I would recommend that the design project be used in a senior-level capstone 0.00 0.00 19.05 42.86 38.10course.I wish I had more time to work on the design project. 0.00 0.00 33.33 33.33 14.29I would have preferred to have typical homework in this course, rather than an 28.57 52.38 19.05 0.00 0.00applied design project.The real-world application of the design project inspired me to learn more than if
Conference Session
Enviromental Engineering Division Poster Session
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Araceli Martinez Ortiz, Texas State University, San Marcos; Bahram Asiabanpour, Texas State University; Semih Aslan, Texas State University, San Marcos; Jesus Alejandro Jimenez, Texas State University; Yoo-Jae Kim, Texas State University; Hassan Salamy, Texas State University
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provides a strong educational experience via theorycombined with practice in a class/lab atmosphere. Dedicated faculty and staff are directlyinvolved in classes and labs, and each degree program culminates with a senior design or"Capstone" project, which is required for graduation. Capstone projects emphasize projectmanagement, technical deliverables, and multidisciplinary effort in team-oriented, long-termprojects. As a result of the heavy emphasis on practical, applied, and experiential learning,students who graduate from ISOE are well prepared for careers in all aspects of engineering. Theschool has more than 800 engineering students. In addition to modern classrooms and computerlabs, ISOE has fully equipped labs including a class 1000
Conference Session
Environmental Engineering Pedagogy and Innovation
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Walter McDonald, Virginia Tech; Daniel S Brogan, Virginia Tech; Vinod K. Lohani, Virginia Tech; Randel L. Dymond, Virginia Tech
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Diversity
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Environmental Engineering
Page 26.238.2for water demand worldwide present challenges to scientists and engineers to attain sustainablemanagement of water resources. A recent United Nations report projects that virtually everynation will face a water supply problem within the next 8 years; currently more than a billionpeople have little access to clean drinking water, and 2 billion live in conditions of waterscarcity2. To address these critical issues, the NAE’s “The Engineer of 2020” highlights the needfor implementing ecologically sustainable practices to preserve the environment for futuregenerations. Further, the report emphasizes that water supplies will affect the future of theworld’s economy and stability3. As a result, the NAE warns that unless better ways to