Page 26.830.3purposes being presented by the following planning methods.Method 1The following is a description of each class, the mode and method of instruction, and the studentworkload for the planning method covered in this section.TECH 320 Non-Metallic Processes is a 5-credit lecture/laboratory mode of instruction. Studentworkload includes: two written reports, 10 lab projects, four quizzes, a mid-term and a final.TECH 452 Engineering Economics is a 2-credits lecture-mathematical mode of instruction.Student workload includes: seven homework assignments, a mid-term and a final.TECH 454 Environmental Engineering is a 2-credit lecture/discussion mode of instruction.Student workload includes: five project assignments, a mid-term and a final.The
approximately 12% of the classes met weekly for a separate laboratory (notcomputational) activity or recitation. 74% of the classes only met for lecture, while the rest ofthe classes met additionally for a recitation or computation laboratory.The primary system of units used was a combination of SI and English units (58%). For theremaining courses, only SI units were used (42%). No class used only English units. Theseresults are in contrast to the units of measure used in 1977. In 1977, mixed units were used in68% of the courses, SI units were used in 5% of the courses, and English units were used in 27%of the courses. Thus from 1977 to 2014, there has been a dramatic shift to move away fromEnglish-only units of measure for fluid mechanics
would be appropriate to collect this information. The subjectpopulation for the industry needs assessment was chosen to be individuals within the automotiveindustry (broadly defined) who met the criteria of having hiring authority over engineeringpositions, being located in the US, and managing hybrid, electric vehicle or fuel cell vehicleprograms. A list of companies that would be the target of our investigations included originalequipment manufacturers, federal research laboratories, automotive suppliers, automotiveconsultancies, state and federal regulatory agencies, private research laboratories, and companiesfrom the “entrepreneurial” automotive industry. Letters, emails and telephone calls were used tocontact persons within these
paper is to develop the courseware that will introduce high schoolstudents to engineering through robotics. The courseware development includes methods forteaching robotic hardware - through chassis assembly and sensor integration, software throughbasic programming techniques including the creation of algorithms, and the problem solvingskills required in engineering. It is expected that this course layout described in Figure 1 and thecorresponding courseware development will benefit those who are thinking of running a pre-college engineering course at other institutions. This course was divided into lectures and laboratory exercises. On the lecture days thestudents were taught new materials about robotic hardware and software design
sophomore students. Students must have takenthe surveying course as a prerequisite. The course is a continuation of surveying principles andcalculations. It utilizes data collected during the surveying course. The course introduces Page 26.960.3students to site development and mapping AutoCAD Civil 3D. This is a laboratory orientedcourse. Students carry out assignments on a variety of topics including traverse surveys andtopographic mapping. The use of Civil 3D software is presented to students through an activesession using real examples. Each student is required to demonstrate an ability to use theprogram by doing the assignment in a step-by-step
were based on student surveys (mid-termreflections, course evaluations) and student work products (assigned homework, quizzes, exams).Initial ImplementationThe Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Florida offers twoseparate circuits courses: EEL3111C - Circuits I and EEL3003- Elements of ElectricalEngineering. EEL3003 uses the textbook “Basic Engineering Circuit Analysis” by Irwin andNelms [15] and does not have a laboratory component. All electrical and computer engineering(ECE) and biomedical engineering (BME) students are required to take EEL3111C. All otherengineering majors are required to take EEL3003. The course used in this study is Circuits I.Circuits I is typically taken at the same time as
, and also Educational Innovation to virtual graduate students at Tecnol´ogico de Monterrey. She has experience working in projects with different local industries. Recently she has been working with innovation and technology for engineering education (remote Laboratories, virtual laboratories, flipped classroom, active learning and PBL among others).Dr. Pablo Moreno Ram´ırez, Universidad Aut´onoma Chapingo Born in Chile in 1942. Get graduation as Agronomist at the Univrsidad de Chile in 1966. In 1969 went to Cornell University to study Agricutural Economics. Get Master degree in 1972 and started Ph.D program at the same university, In 1974 went to M´exico to be professor at Universidad Aut´onoma Chapingo where I get
ofnanotechnologists, that is, the researchers, inventors, engineers, and technicians who drivediscovery, innovation, industry and manufacturing.The Integration of nanotechnology concepts in science and engineering curricula have startedslowly in many universities worldwide. There are nine models that are used by the universitiesdepending on the resources that were available to them. Majority of tier 1 universities that havestate-of-art laboratories for nanotechnology are offering undergraduate and graduate programs inthis exciting field. Other universities that have smaller laboratory facilities and resources usuallyoffer an introduction course to nanotechnology or an elective course in this area. There are manyuniversities and colleges that don’t have any
are space systems, robust fault tolerant control, nonlinear control, adaptive control, small spacecraft design, high performance spacecraft components, mechatronics, real-time health monitoring, and diagnostic methodology.Dr. Michael A. Swartwout, Saint Louis University, Parks College of Eng. Dr. Swartwout is co-director of the Space Systems Research Laboratory. His research and teaching interests focus on systems engineering and design. Page 26.1454.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Systems Engineering Entrepreneurship Modules across Aerospace
understanding of both the content and theorganizational form of the material.Conduct experiments in at least two technical areas of civil engineering and analyze andinterpret the resulting dataThis provision of the CEPC requires a program’s curriculum to include student exposure toconducting laboratory experiments or tests in at least two technical areas of civil engineering andthen analyzing and interpreting the resulting data. This may be accomplished by showinggraduates have sufficient exposure to laboratory experiences within the curriculum and that allstudents must obtain that level of exposure in order to graduate. The program may considerproviding experimental experiences in any of the traditionally recognized civil engineeringtechnical areas as
, Unaffiliated Debra Gilbuena has an M.BA, an M.S, and four years of industrial experience including a position in sensor development. Sensor development is also an area in which she holds a patent. She has engineering Page 26.1258.1 education research focused on student learning in virtual laboratories and the diffusion of educational interventions and practices.Mr. Gavin Tierney, University of Washington c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Paper ID #11529Gavin Tierney is a Ph.D
. Page 26.1309.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Realizing Proof of Concept in Machine Design with 3D PrintingAbstractThe Virtual Machine Design course was developed to teach basic concepts of mechanicalcomponent design to mechatronics engineering students. The laboratory section of the course isgeared towards designing electromechanical devices. Students develop prototypes of theirdesigns in order to strengthen their design and visualization skills. The prototypes also givestudents the opportunity for hands-on learning. 3D printers, which can convert a CAD model toa physical product, are popular among the designers and inventors. As the printers become moreaffordable, 3D printing is moving
able toachieve efficiencies above 1% [2, 7]. The most promising effort in betavoltaics occurred in ca.1974 through research led by Olsen at the Donald W. Douglas Laboratories [8, 9]. The Betacelbattery, shown in Figure 5, exhibited 400 µW and a 4% efficiency using 147Pm and silicon p-njunctions. The Betacel was used in pacemakers that were implanted in over 285 patients, 60inside the United States. German and U.S. medical institutions were seriously considering theBetacel for wider use. The United States Atomic Energy Commission (USAEC) had authorizedthe licensing of 50 Betacel pacemakers per month [10]. However, strides in lithium batterydevelopment entered onto the scene and were subsequently selected for pacemakers instead [3
functions, in addition to establishing a strong analyticalfoundation. Recognizing the importance of basic experimentation techniques, a new freshmanengineering project was designed to expose students to the overall engineering profession withemphasis on developing fundamental technical and laboratory skills. The project was inspired bythe popular Consumer Reports magazine, which publishes reviews of consumer products uponrigorous testing and analytical surveys. Specifically, we note the strong overlap between corefunctions of an engineer and the process with which Consumer Reports reviews are generated.Freshman students were asked to select three brands of a consumer product for their review withinstructor consultation. The products ranged from
foundation for successfulcareers in the regenerative medicine industry, as well as other related industries. Our goal is tocapitalize on our three departments’ strengths in medical devices, cell and developmentalbiology, and veterinary medicine to prepare students for the burgeoning field of biologic devicesand products for humans and animals. The program centers on three main components:coursework, a 9-month internship, and a culminating capstone project.The coursework for the program is laboratory-intensive and designed to prepare students fortheir 9-month internship. The core courses are taken by all students enrolled in the program. Thecourse topics were selected to develop the technical skills that are important for regenerativemedicine
Jacob Leachman is an Assistant Professor in the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Washington State University (WSU). He initiated the HYdrogen Properties for Energy Research (HY- PER) laboratory at WSU in 2010 with the mission to advance the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of hydrogen systems. He received a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Idaho in 2005 and a M.S. degree in 2007. His master’s thesis has been adopted as the foundation for hydrogen fuel- ing standards and custody exchange, in addition to winning the Western Association of Graduate Schools Distinguished Thesis Award for 2008. He completed his Ph.D. in the Cryogenic Engineering Laboratory at the University of
26.1.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 A Mechanics of Materials Outreach Activity: Reconstructing the Human Body: Biomaterials and BiomimicryAbstractIn order to engage and stimulate students, an outreach activity needs to integrate exciting subjectmaterial with hand-on laboratory experiments. Biomimetics is when complex problems aresolved by imitating systems and elements found in nature. One of the largest areas of biomimeticinspiration is the human body. From this concept, students were asked to perform a hands-onactivity to introduce them to the fundamental material science and mechanics through theconcept of biomimicry. Student groups were tasked with designing a muscle
Paper ID #11401Design and Development of Self-Directed Learning (SDL) Modules for Foun-dations of Computer Programming CourseDr. Gonca Altuger-Genc, State University of New York, Farmingdale Dr. Gonca Altuger-Genc is an Assistant Professor at State University of New York - Farmingdale State College in the Mechanical Engineering Technology Department. She is serving as the K-12 STEM Out- reach Research and Training Coordinator at Renewable Energy and Sustainability Center at Farmingdale State College. Her research interests are engineering education, self-directed lifelong learning, virtual laboratories, and decision-making
Society for 15 years at various capacities. He served as chair ofManufacturing Systems Development Applications Department (MSDAD) of IEEE/IAS. Currently, he isserving a two-year term as the chair of the Instrumentation of ASEE (American Society of EngineeringEducation). He authored over 29 refereed journal and conference publications. In 2009 he as PI receivedNSF-CCLI grant entitled A Mechatronics Curriculum and Packaging Automation Laboratory Facility. In2010 he as Co-PI received NSF-ATE grant entitled Meeting Workforce Needs for Mechatronics Tech-nicians. From 2003 through 2006, he was involved with Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL indeveloping direct computer control for hydrogen powered automotives. He is also involved in
degree in 2001, and the PhD degree in 2005, all from the mechanical engineering department of Carnegie Mellon University. After a seven year career in the hard disk drive industry, Dr. Bedillion joined the faculty of the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in Spring 2011. Dr. Bedillion’s research interests include distributed manipulation, control applications in data storage, control applications in manufacturing, and STEM education.Dr. Michael Langerman, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Dr. Michael Langerman is professor and Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department and Co- Director of the Computational Mechanics Laboratory at the South Dakota School of Mines and Tech- nology (SDSM&T
listed below: I. To develop biomedical nanotechnology modules in existing bioengineering courses. II. To develop a team-based, biomedical nanotechnology course with a significant hands-on laboratory component. III. To develop a semester long research experience course related to biomedical nanotechnology for a limited number of undergraduates. IV. To develop an interdisciplinary nanoengineering certificate program (INCP).ASSESSMENT METHODS & IRB APPROVALEach phase of the undergraduate student’s learning experiences were assessed using multiplemeasurements. Content learning for Objective I, the learning modules in BMEN220 andBMEN310, was assessed using an instructor designed content assessment and studentsatisfaction was assessed
). 2008. Page 26.980.93. Hall GE, Dirksen DJ, George AA. Measuring implementation in schools: Levels of use. Southwest Educational Development Laboratory; 2006.4. Borrego M, Froyd JE, Hall TS. Diffusion of Engineering Education Innovations: A Survey of Awareness and Adoption Rates in U.S. Engineering Departments. Journal of Engineering Education 2010;99(3):185- 207.5. Henderson C, Dancy MH. Increasing the impact and diffusion of STEM education innovations. 2011.6. George AA, Hall GE, Stiegelbauer SM. Measuring implementation in schools: The stages of concern questionnaire. Southwest Educational Development
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing into the Chemical Engineering CurriculumAbstractOver the past several years we have explored ways to incorporate concepts of pharmaceuticalengineering within the chemical engineering curriculum. Our initial efforts in this area have beendirected towards the integration of these concepts in freshman and sophomore level courses. Thisprovides an experience that reinforces core educational objectives and increases student interestin the pharmaceutical field. This paper is a continuation of our educational methodsdevelopment, and will describe several pharmaceutical and consumer product educationalmodules. These modules include both laboratory and course-related activities for both lower andupper-level
time. Contemporary manufacturers have the option of selecting optimumtechnologies or processes to suit their manufacturing environment. Fast paced transformations inEngineering Technology (ET) field require new and enhanced learning and teaching strategies inengineering technology curriculum. More than ever, the educational advance is leaning towardsmeeting the demands of industrial world. Engineering Technology curricula needs to adapt tonovel technologies and modern tools by enabling students to acquire meaningful and relevantpractices. Laboratory activities should be incorporated into dry-lectured courses, being vital toET programs, since they are ultimately enhancing the understanding process, leading towardsdeveloping experience-led
fourcredit hour semester course that consists of three 50-minute lectures and a 2-hour associatedlaboratory each week, and is considered one of the core courses in the Electrical Engineeringcurriculum. The course covers electric circuit analysis techniques in addition to certain aspects ofcircuit design. The objectives of the course include circuit analysis, design, simulation, and datagathering and analysis in the laboratory. The circuit analysis portion emphasizes proficiency inthe analysis of DC and AC circuits, which include circuits theorems and analysis techniques,operational amplifiers, first-order transient analysis, ideal transformers, and balanced three-phasecircuits. The design objectives in the course include design and construction of
Paper ID #11364Is a video used as a didactic content effective in the learning process?Dr. Regina Melo Silveira P.E., Universidade de S˜ao Paulo Regina Melo Silveira is Assistant Professor and researcher at the Department of Computer and Digital Systems Engineering (PCS) at Escola Polit´ecnica - Universidade de S˜ao Paulo (EPUSP), since February 2002. Associated to LARC (Laboratory of Computer Architecture and Networks) she works in the Net- working area since 1995. She participated in relevants Projects like Poli-Virtual, Multimedia on Demand System, RMAV-SP (S˜ao Paulo Internet 2), Tidia-Ae, KyaTera, and Interactive TV
during the execution of each program that will prove helpfulwhen implementing the Model.Need to promote ST(EE)2MThe Wind Powering America initiative has set a goal to power 20% of the country’s energy fromwind by the year 2030 6. In order to accomplish this goal, a workforce needs to be developedwith the necessary skillsets. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) workforcedevelopment analyses studies show that, “The greatest near-term solar and wind workforce needsinclude technicians and tradesmen with hands-on solar- and wind-specific experience,experienced electrical, mechanical and solar engineers, and project managers.” 13 And in orderto create this workforce a “Standardized education and training at all levels – primary
through which twelve freshmanand sophomore physics and engineering students from U.S. universities complete researchinternships in the multidisciplinary field of nanoscience and nanoengineering in leadingJapanese laboratories.34 The program first received five years of funding in 2006 and wasselected for a five-year renewal in 2010 with funding confirmed through 2015. Within thisPIRE grant, the research projects conducted by NanoJapan students are concerned with variousaspects of nanoscience and nanoengineering, ranging from synthesis of nanomaterials throughnanodevice fabrication to a variety of electrical, magnetic, and optical characterizationmeasurements.35NanoJapan recruits high-potential first and second year physics and engineering
attrition inengineering programs across the country. Assuch, there is a drastic need for a proven modelwhich eliminates the first-year mathematicsbottleneck in the traditional engineeringcurriculum, yet can be readily adopted byengineering programs across the country. Such Figure 1. The Derivative Labis the focus of this work. Page 26.1580.2The Wright State model begins with the development of a novel first-year engineering mathcourse, EGR 101 Introductory Mathematics for Engineering Applications. Taught byengineering faculty, the course includes lecture, laboratory and recitation
-8) at Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico.Arpit Shah, Drexel University, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science, and Health Systems. Arpit Shah is a Ph.D candidate in Drexel’s School of Biomedical Engineering , Science, and Health Systems.Mr. Jay J. Bhatt, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.) Jay Bhatt is responsible for building library collections in engineering subject areas, outreach to fac- ulty and students, and teaching information and research skills to faculty and students in Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and related subject areas. He provides individual and small group consultations to students, instructional sessions to specific classes, online research support in both face to face