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Peter Idowu

Session 1526 Intelligent Energy Conversion Laboratory for Undergraduate Power Engineering Education Peter Idowu, Pennsylvania State University - Harrisburg,AbstractThis paper describes the development of the Intelligent Data-Acquisition and Control (IDAC)system -- a virtual instrumentation-based system for conducting experiments in the electricalmachinery laboratory at Penn State - Harrisburg. The system as developed departs from thetraditional approach in a power laboratory environment where measurements are manuallylogged from several meters, and followed by hours of

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David M. Hata

Session 1247 Vacuum Systems Laboratory Development: Teaching More About Making Less David M. Hata Portland Community CollegeAbstractThe implementation of new associate degree programs in semiconductor manufacturingat community colleges across the nation has created a critical need for vacuum technologycourses and supporting laboratories. Unfortunately, few resources have been available tosupport technology-level courses in vacuum systems. This paper describes the results ofa two-year project to develop a vacuum technology course, implement a vacuum systemslaboratory, and provide

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Jennifer T. Ross

Session 1526 A Microelectronics Curriculum Designed with Industry Input and Project- Based Laboratories Jennifer T. Ross Electrical and Computer Engineering Department University of the Pacific 1. Introduction With the changes in the ABET 2000 criteria, universities have considerably more freedom indefining “sufficient” coverage in their curricula. With this freedom comes uncertainty in findingthe right mix between depth and breadth for the fast paced microelectronics field. Another issuein preparing students for this field is not only

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Matthew J. Cline; Gary J. Powers

Session 2530 Problem Based Learning in a Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Laboratory Matthew J. Cline, Gary J. Powers Department of Chemical Engineering Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, Pa. 15213-3890Abstract We have recently revised our undergraduate chemical engineering laboratorycurriculum, space, and equipment. Specifically, Problem-Based Learning (PBL) methodswere applied to experiments. The decision to do so was a result of several motivatingfactors. Some of these factors were pedagogic in origin

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Kenneth Miller; Jeffrey Morehouse; Edward Young; David Rocheleau; Jed S. Lyons

Trends in Mechanical Engineering 2266 A Proposed Vehicle for Delivering a Mechanical Engineering Systems Laboratory Experience Jed Lyons, Jeffrey Morehouse, David Rocheleau, Edward Young, and Kenneth Miller Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of South CarolinaABSTRACT The practice of mechanical engineering requires the ability to investigate and analyzecomplex thermal and mechanical systems. An effective way for the students to develop theirunderstanding of mechanical engineering systems is for them to get hands-on experience byworking in small groups in a laboratory environment. This

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J. Michael Heneghan

Session 3226, Paper 1 Real Time, Remote Circuits and Electronics Laboratories for Distance Learning Prof. J. Michael Heneghan Department of Electrical Engineering St. Cloud State University St. Cloud, MNAbstractEmploying distance education techniques in teaching electrical engineering courses willcontinue to grow. One of the major obstacles in distance education is providing relevant,hands-on laboratories for students. This project is aimed at giving students real-timeaccess to standard laboratory instrumentation and

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S. D'Souza; N.W. Scott; B.J. Stone

Session 3226 A Student Controlled Two-Degree of Freedom Vibration Laboratory S. D’Souza, N.W. Scott & B.J. Stone The University of Western Australia Abstract student controlled, safe and may be done at any time. LyonsIn recent years there has been a significant increase in the use [2] concluded that “a laboratory designed with this in mindof

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Theodore E. Fahlsing

Session 1547 A Capstone Laboratory for an Introductory Electronic Devices and Applications Course Theodore E. Fahlsing Purdue University Abstract The EET analog electronic devices-circuit analysis curriculum team at Purdue University,West Lafayette recommended an integrated circuit (I. C.) waveform generator lab for thecapstone or final lab in the introductory electronic devices course. The objective is to introducestudents to applications oriented analog integrated circuits. The 555 timer

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Anthony Brizendine

Session 3547 Computer-Controlled Data Acquisition Laboratory Experiences in Civil Engineering Technology Anthony L. Brizendine, Ph.D., P.E., P.S. Fairmont State College Abstract This paper outlines the use of data acquisition in the Civil Engineering Technologylaboratory. Very few CET soil mechanics laboratories currently introduce or utilize dataacquisition as part of the instructional process. Not only is data acquisition useful in facilitationof expedient experimentation in

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Vipin Kumar; Scott Grove; Rajendra K. Bordia; John E. Weller

Session 2563 The Development of a Project-Based Introduction to Manufacturing Laboratory Involving a Stirling Engine John E. Weller (1), Vipin Kumar (1), Scott Grove(1), and Rajendra K, Bordia (2) (1) University of Washington, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Seattle, WA (2) University of Washington, Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering, Seattle, WA AbstractMany current introduction to manufacturing courses contain a series of individual labs illustratingdifferent processes: turning, milling, polymer processing, casting, etc. Although students leave

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David E. Hailey; Christine E. Hailey

Section 2520 Evaluation of Student Preferences and Learning Outcomes of Computer Based Teaching for a Manufacturing Processes Laboratory Christine E. Hailey, David E. Hailey, Jr. Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering / Department of English Utah State University AbstractStudies conducted by a number of investigators indicate that there are no negative outcomeswhen computer-based teaching (CBT) is used in place of or in conjunction with a traditionallecture. We performed three studies concerning student preferences and learning as a

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Gary H. McDonald; Charles V. Knight

Session 2266 MODERNIZATION OF A MECHANICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY USING DATA ACQUISITION WITH LABVIEW Charles V. Knight and Gary H. McDonald The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga AbstractComputers using modern electronic instrumentation and data acquisition have revolutionized theexperimental laboratory. With very limited funding available, universities face a major challengein upgrading their older laboratories with state-of-art systems common to modern industry. TheUniversity of Tennessee at Chattanooga College of Engineering and Computer Science has

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John Aspnes; D. Steven Daniel

Session 1333 The Present and Future Energy Conversion Course and Laboratory at the University of Alaska Fairbanks John Aspnes, D. Steven Daniel Electrical Engineering Department University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks, AlaskaABSTRACT: All undergraduate electrical engineering (EE) students are required to completean energy conversion course at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF). It is a 4-credit, one-semester course with a weekly three-hour laboratory which encourages a strong hands-onexperimental

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Robert E. Zulinski; Jon A. Soper; Dennis O. Wiitanen; David Stone; Allan R. Hambley; Martha E. Sloan; Noel Schulz

Session 1526 Professional Design Laboratories: Bridging the Gap Between Classroom and Industry in the Senior Year Allan R. Hambley, Noel N. Schulz, Martha E. Sloan, Jon A. Soper, David Stone, Dennis O. Wiitanen, Robert E. Zulinski Michigan Technological University James C. Rogers California Maritime Academy This work is supported by the NSF ILI-LLD Program.The Electrical Engineering Department at Michigan Technological University is integratingsenior design projects with its elective

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Bruno Osorno

Session 1633 A SIMPLE DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM FOR USE IN THE ELECTRICAL MACHINES LABORATORY Bruno Osorno California State University NorthridgeABSTRACT: In recent years data acquisition systems have been made a lot more user friendly.It was found that a simple combination of a digital storage oscilloscope, a software packagecalled AnywaveTM , a personal computer and an interface card was all we needed to do to obtainreasonable results. We applied this system to our electrical machines laboratory.DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM: We performed two laboratory experiments using a

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Robert Rippy; Jason Dutcher; Jang Yi; Baber Raza; Herbert Hess

Session 3226 Using Automated Instrumentation and Available Software to Provide Interactive Laboratory Instruction to Distance Education Students on the Internet Jason Dutcher, Baber Raza, Robert Rippy, Jang Yi, Herbert Hess Department of Electrical Engineering University of Idaho, Moscow, IDAbstract Technical aspects for developing a Remote Laboratory Data Gathering System for theUniversity of Idaho Electrical Power Laboratory are presented. The proposed system is a proof-of-concept to

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Zenaida O. Keil

easier to introduce design concepts earlier in thecurriculum. Students can use software for complex engineering calculations and designsin first year and sophomore courses. This can strengthen students’ technical foundationand makes it easier for them to excel in subsequent engineering courses. This workdescribes the integration of design into a sophomore engineering laboratory course byusing HYSYS@, a sophisticated process design software package. The goal of this workwas to expose students to basic fluid mechanics and design principles through the designof a ketchup manufacturing facility using HYSYS@. Students were first exposed todesign principles and developed conceptual design flow sheets for simple bench-scaleexperiments they performed in

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Mireya Fernández; Albert Lozano-Nieto; Ferran Silva

Session 3148Freshman Experiences in the Electronics Lab: Comparing the Approaches at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (Barcelona, Spain) and Penn State University, Wilkes-Barre Campus Mireya Fernández1 , Albert Lozano-Nieto2, and Ferran Silva1 1 Electronic Engineering Dept., Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain 2 Penn State University. Commonwealth College. Wilkes-Barre Campus. Lehman, PAABSTRACTIt is widely recognized and accepted that the first electronics laboratory experiences forEngineering and Engineering Technology students are critical to establish good laboratorypractices

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Steven W. Peretti; Richard M. Felder

Session 2413 A LEARNING THEORY-BASED APPROACH TO THE UNDERGRADUATE LABORATORY Richard M. Felder Steven W. Peretti North Carolina State UniversityA basic tenet of learning theory is that people learn by doing, not by watching and listening.Engineering laboratory courses are consequently crucial to the learning and retention ofengineering principles. The traditional laboratory course has several shortcomings, however, thatviolate other learning theory principles. Virtually all cognitive and educational psychologists

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James Rehg

Session 2648 Low Cost Process Control Trainers James A. Rehg Penn State AltoonaAbstractProcess control laboratories in most colleges and universities include process trainers for controlexercises in temperature, level, flow, and pressure. Schools are usually limited to a single trainerfor each process variable because of system size and cost. The use of single systems makes itdifficult to use small laboratory teams without reducing the enrollment limit placed on thelaboratory section. Ideally, the process laboratory should have multiple trainers in each of

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Ajay Mahajan; David McDonald

therefore added to several laboratories so that thestudents would use it in both fundamental and advanced courses. The process of upgrading theinstrumentation capability of these laboratories was supported by an Instrumentation andLaboratory Improvement (ILI) grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), a curriculumdevelopment grant from the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Education Foundationand a grant for CAMILLIE data-acquisition system from Sagian Inc.The courses at LSSU that incorporate data-acquisition systems are:Electrical and Computer Engineering: EE101 Introduction to Electrical Engineering EE210 Circuits and Machines EE425 Digital

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Alfred S. Andrawis

Session 1526 The Development of Hands-on Fiber Optics Undergraduate Course ALFRED S. ANDRAWIS Electrical Engineering Department South Dakota State UniversityAbstract  This paper outlines the development of a one credit undergraduate laboratory courseto be taught concurrent with a lecture course. Students in this laboratory course learn about avariety of subjects pertinent to fiber optics and contemporary design techniques forcommunication systems and sensing within electrical engineering curriculum.This laboratory

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James Rehg; Sohail Anwar

actual industry situations. Theteaching approach used in the one credit-hour digital electronics laboratory course (EET 120)was based on student centered engineering design teams.The case-based teaching approach used in the EET 117 course was very helpful to students ingaining an insight into the industrial applications of digital systems technology. Learningthrough case studies helped engineering technology students work creatively in teams to solveengineering problems. Providing students with case study experiences can be viewed asequipping future engineers/engineering technologists with the tools they will need to effectivelyperform in industry.The traditional approach to teaching the digital electronics laboratory (EET 120) included

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Sharon M. Schlossberg

ofgram details, such as typical laboratory exercises and changing what I want to be in life.”design projects, staffing, funding, and cost-benefits,are considered next. A brief summary of experiences “The facilities and faculty are su-with the program concludes the discussion. perb and I learned a lot.” TC GOALS AND OBJECTIVES “I had a great time. Not only did it teach me many things, like how toFor students, the goal of Technology Connection is to make a web page – which I will em-encourage studies in mathematics, science, computers, ploy at home as soon as I get a weband engineering. Naturally, the hope is that this

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Carol Richardson

instructor and other students inthe class. The flexible format generated 80% of the distance learning credit hours in theacademic year 1996-97 and provides courses to a wide audience with minimal technologyrisk. The next most popular format for delivering distance learning courses at RIT is thesite-based forms of delivery which generated 19% of the distance learning credit hours in1995-96 and 14% in 1996-97. Engineering Technology Site Courses and Laboratories Page 3.219.2 RIT started offering site-based distance learning courses in the fall of 1989. Thesecourses were provided for a Bachelor of Science program in Electrical and

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S. A. Mandayam; R.P. Ramachandran; A. J. Marchese; Robert P. Hesketh; Ralph A. Dusseau; John L. Schmalzel; Kauser Jahan

both laboratory and real-world settings. This concept is an inversion of the traditional laboratory curriculum paradigm.The current situation is that freshman programs focus either on a design project or discipline-specific experiments that may not be cohesively integrated. In real-world settings engineerswork in multidisciplinary teams on a variety of complex problems. The fundamental principlesof measurement and their application are crucial to the solution of these problems.IntroductionThe College of Engineering at Rowan University was created through a $100 million gift fromHenry and Betty Rowan in 1992. The College of Engineering’s key features includecollaborative teamwork in inter- and multi- disciplinary laboratory and

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Nancy L. Denton

from each student. The instructor makes a similartime commitment to adequately provide timely thorough feedback for each laboratory reportduring the semester.The author has undertaken an experiment to determine if concurrent engineering practicescan be successfully adapted to design an optimal writing/grading process which remainsconsistent with accreditation requirements regarding written communications. The resultingwriting/grading process is explained and its successes and failures documented below. Theexperiment is discussed in the context of the continuous improvement process in place for theauthor’s department, an additional accreditation requirement for engineering technologyprograms.BACKGROUND1997-98 accreditation criteria published by

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Kenneth Reid

Session 2248 Introducing Freshman EET Students to Design and Software Simulation Tools Kenneth J. Reid Purdue School of Engineering and Technology Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) Indianapolis, INAbstract:This paper will discuss the introduction of electronics simulation software and a designexperiment into a Freshman level Electrical Engineering Technology circuits course. This designexperiment replaces three laboratory experiments, and requires students to

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Amir Mirmiran

Session 1526 NDT and Instrumentation In an Undergraduate Concrete Lab Amir Mirmiran University of Central FloridaABSTRACTThe first year implementation of an NSF-ILI project for enhancing the concrete lab with NDT andinstrumentation modules is discussed. A two-semester laboratory is developed to parallel the lecturesin the two concrete courses; namely, Reinforced Concrete Structures and Concrete Design project.The new laboratory has significantly increased students’ interest in, and learning from, the courses.INTRODUCTIONUniversity of Central Florida is a member of the

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Gwan-Ywan Lai; Laura L. Sullivan

Session 2526 A POLYMER PROCESS OPTIMIZATION CENTER: INTEGRATION OF NSF AND INDUSTRIAL SUPPORT Laura L. Sullivan and Gwan –Y. Lai Kettering UniversityINTRODUCTIONThe Polymer Processing Laboratory at Kettering University has enjoyed tremendous growth incapability over the past four years. Four National Science Foundation ILI Grants have providedfor microprocessor controlled injection molding, stereolithography, capillary and on-linerheometry, and tensile testing. Funding from the Society for Manufacturing Engineering hasresulted in the acquisition of mold temperature