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Thomas Zickel; Russell A. Aubrey

Session 2249 Application Specific Troubleshooting and Problem Solving Tools for the Electrical Engineering Technology Laboratory Russell A. Aubrey, Thomas A. Zickel Purdue University School of Technology, Anderson, IndianaAbstractSeveral application specific circuit boards and techniques have been designed for use asinstructional tools in the Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) laboratory. The primary useof these boards is to serve as an efficient, productive and user friendly platform to introduceelectronic circuit problem solving concepts to EET students. Two application specific boardsare

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Maurice Walworth; Kevin Schmaltz; Ajay Mahajan; David McDonald

Session 2259 The Integrated Systems Engineering Laboratory – An Innovative Approach to Vertical Integration using Modern Instrumentation Ajay Mahajan Southern Illinois University at Carbondale Maurice Walworth, David McDonald and Kevin Schmaltz Lake Superior State UniversityAbstractThe current paradigm in engineering course instruction builds on a lecture prerequisite structurebut ignores the need for a laboratory prerequisite structure. Educational quality is thereforediminished as instructors optimize specific laboratories but fail

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T. Roppel; A. Scottedward Hodel

Session 2532 ASSESSMENT RESULTS FOR A RECENTLY INTRODUCED INTERDISCIPLINARY LABORATORY SEQUENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING T. Roppel and A. S. Hodel Electrical Engineering Department, Auburn UniversityAbstractIn the fall of 1997, the Auburn University Electrical Engineering Department implemented anew, interdisciplinary core laboratory sequence. This new laboratory sequence was one outcomeof a complete curriculum revision based on four years of work by the departmental CurriculumStudy Committee. This paper will present the results of a multi-part assessment conducted

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Emma Torbert; Eleanor Abrams; David Bourgeois; Carmela Amato-Wierda; Anneliese Mueller; Christopher F. Bauer

Session 2253 A Laboratory-Driven General Chemistry Course for Engineering and Physical Science Majors Carmela Amato-Wierda, Christopher F. Bauer, Eleanor Abrams*, David Bourgeois, Anneliese Mueller*, and Emma Torbert Departments of Chemistry and Education*, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH 03824AbstractA laboratory-driven General Chemistry course for engineering and physical science majors hasbeen implemented at the University of New Hampshire. The centerpiece of this effort is thedevelopment of Chemprojects. Chemprojects are three-week long

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William S. Janna; A. Renner

Session 2366 A Laboratory Experiment for Finding the Radiation View Factor Between a Differential Area and a Plane Aaron Renner, William S. Janna University of MemphisAbstractThe unit sphere method was developed in order to measure the view factor betweena differential and a finite plane area. This method was used to design an experimentfor the undergraduate Heat Transfer Laboratory, and is described in this study.Using methods of descriptive geometry, a graphical equivalent of the spheremethod was also developed, which is used additionally in the experiment. Theapparatus for measuring view

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Robert P. Hesketh; Stephanie Farrell; C. Stewart Slater

Session Number 3226 A LABORATORY PROJECT TO DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT A PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF BEER Stephanie Farrell, Robert P. Hesketh, and C. Stewart Slater Chemical Engineering Department Rowan University 201 Mullica Hill Road Glassboro, New Jersey 08028-1701AbstractThis paper describes a one-semester Freshman Engineering Clinic Course that is beingimplemented at Rowan University in the Spring of 1999. The focal point of the course is

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David Alexander; Ronald Smelser

Session 2663 Overcoming Barriers to Deliver a Quality Hands-on Mechanics of Materials Laboratory Course at a Distance David G. Alexander, Ronald E. Smelser University of IdahoAbstractTraditionally, hands on skills have been taught in a laboratory environment where students workin groups to investigate scientific principles. This learning environment is rich in discussion andparticipation that can actively engage the student in his or her learning. Simulating thislaboratory environment has been one of the biggest obstacles for distance education programs.The goal of this

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Barbara Olds; Ronald Miller

Session 3513 Performance Assessment of EC-2000 Student Outcomes in the Unit Operations Laboratory Ronald L. Miller, Barbara M. Olds Colorado School of Mines Golden, ColoradoSummaryThe new ABET Engineering Criteria 2000 (EC-2000) describe eleven student outcomes whichmust be demonstrated by graduates of accredited programs. Many of these outcomes focus onprofessional engineering practice including an ability to design and conduct experiments;analyze and interpret data; identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

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John E. McInroy; Robert F. Kubichek; Raymond Jacquot

Session 3532 Real Hardware Based Filter Laboratory Exercises for a Sophomore Linear Systems Course Raymond G. Jacquot, Robert F. Kubichek and John E. McInroy University of WyomingAbstractThe authors report here a modification to enhance a sophomore linear systems course. Studentsat the sophomore level are rather unsophisticated mathematically and need derivations anddiscussions of abstract concepts to be anchored in real systems that they can see and put theirhands on. To this end the authors report in this paper a set of experiments which provide thatfoundation.I. Introduction

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Gregg L. Fiegel

Session 1375 Successful Laboratory and Field Experiences with Undergraduates and K-12 Students: A Geotechnical Engineering Example Gregg L. Fiegel Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, CA 934071. INTRODUCTIONIn the field of geotechnical engineering, principles of mechanics are used to analyze and predictthe behavior of earth materials (i.e. soil and rock). Expertise in this area, which is usually gainedthrough a degree in civil engineering, is required for

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William C. Conrad; Richard E. Pfile

Session 2649 Tools and Laboratory Exercises That Reinforce DSP Concepts and Motivate Technology Students Richard E. Pfile, William C. Conrad Indiana University-Purdue University at IndianapolisAbstractThe goal of the DSP course in the EET department at IUPUI is to teach students how toprogram real-time DSP processors and to understand theoretical DSP concepts to theextent that they can comprehend literature typically seen in DSP data books andapplication notes.Students are taught to program a Motorola 56002 DSP processor in assembly languageduring the first half of the course. This helps

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Anant Kukreti

Session 2315 Use of a Small-Scale Models Testing Laboratory to Teach Structural Dynamics Anant R. Kukreti University of OklahomaAbstractThis paper describes the development and use of a unique teaching laboratory that wasestablished to enhance the teaching of structural dynamics to civil engineering seniors and firstyear graduate students. The laboratory was developed by extending an existing Small-ScaleStructural Behavior Laboratory, which was primarily focused on statically loaded structures,with the addition of dynamic models, excitation

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Jim Henry

Session 1526 WEB OPERATION OF REAL, PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING LABORATORY EXPERIMENTS --WORLD WIDE RESOURCE CENTER Jim Henry University of Tennessee at ChattanoogaAbstractEngineering laboratory experiments have been made available for students to use via the WorldWide Web, from remote sites, anywhere in the world. This paper describes the hardware andsoftware that is used for this facility, describes the development of a resource center forengineering laboratories on the web and discusses new paradigms for engineering laboratoryexperimentation that

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Luiz Lourenco; Farrukh Alvi; Chiang Shih

Session 2526 Integration of Optical Diagnostic Techniques into the Teaching of the Thermal and Fluid Sciences Laboratory Course Chiang Shih, Luiz Lourenco and Farrukh Alvi Department of Mechanical Engineering FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Florida A&M University and Florida State UniversityAbstractVisual presentation has always played an important role in teaching thermal and fluid relatedcourses because "seeing is believing". However, traditional visualization techniques do notreadily provide quantitative information about the

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Bopaya Bidanda; Kim LaScola Needy; Gary RAFE

Session 3557 Motivations for a Distributed Virtual Laboratory for Continuous Manufacturing Education and Training Gary Rafe, Kim LaScola Needy, Bopaya Bidanda University of PittburghAbstractThis paper presents motivations for and potential benefits of a distributed virtual laboratory formanufacturing education. The distributed virtual laboratory we describe here integrates acontemporary computer-based training delivery system with emerging open informationsystems, simulation, and visualization methods to form a distributed, architecture-independent,interactive experiential

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Bopaya Bidanda; Kim LaScola Needy; Gary RAFE

Session 3557 Motivations for a Distributed Virtual Laboratory for Continuous Manufacturing Education and Training Gary Rafe, Kim LaScola Needy, Bopaya Bidanda University of PittburghAbstractThis paper presents motivations for and potential benefits of a distributed virtual laboratory formanufacturing education. The distributed virtual laboratory we describe here integrates acontemporary computer-based training delivery system with emerging open informationsystems, simulation, and visualization methods to form a distributed, architecture-independent,interactive experiential

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Maher E. Rizkalla; Charles F. Yokomoto; Zina Ben Miled; Paul Salama; Mohamed El-sharkawy

Session 1526 A Multidisciplinary Electronic Manufacturing Undergraduate Laboratory for the Design and Manufacture of DSP and Computer Based ASIC Systems Maher E. Rizkalla, Charles F. Yokomoto, Zina Ben Miled, Paul Salama, and Mohamed El-Sharkawy Department of Electrical Engineering Purdue School of Engineering and Technology Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis 723W Michigan Street Indianapolis, IN 46202 Tel. No. (317)274-9719

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William A., Jr. Russell

Session Number: 2649 Real-Time DSP Signal Application In An Engineering Technology Laboratory Course Using An Analog Devices’ SHARC ADSP-21061 Processor William A. Russell, Jr. Electronics Engineering Technology University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg MS 39406AbstractThe objective of our "Real-Time Digital Signal Processing Applications" course is to enhancethe students understanding and retention by presenting hands-on design, and implementation ofreal-time DSP applications. Each

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Hakan B. Gürocak

industryto implement controllers. In a typical undergraduate engineering curriculum a control systemscourse introducing the fundamental notions of analog control theory is offered. To learn digitalcontrol theory, students would have to take an extra course on digital control systems, usually atthe graduate level. This paper explains the development of a hybrid classical/digital controlsystems course*. Also, laboratory experiments designed to support the new format are presented.IntroductionManufacturing engineering is a very broad discipline. Consequently, manufacturing engineerstypically engage in a diverse range of activities such as plant engineering, manufacturingprocesses, machine design, and product design. In just about any of these roles a

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Walthea V. Yarbrough; Sarah J. Rajala; Richard L. Porter; Hugh Fuller; Laura Bottomley; Mary Clare Robbins

year.Efforts are described to develop and deliver a freshmen engineering course for all 1100+freshmen that incorporates most of the intrinsic features of the alternative courses; is firmlybased on the ABET 2000 outcomes; stresses integration with other first year courses; andcontains elements of written and oral communication, team building, critical thinking,multidisciplinary thinking, and problem solving. The structure of the course includes a weeklylecture in large groups, and a smaller team-based problem-solving laboratory which alternateswith a required first year course focused on introduction to the computing environments oncampus.The content of the course, selection of topics, texts, and assignments is described. The othercomponent of the

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Darrell C. Schroder; Charles D. Turner

an adaptation of the University ofArizona’s ABET 2000 criteria Course Classification Form found at their web sitehttp://www.sie.arizona.edu/ABET. A "not applicable" category has been added to the levelcolumn . A course with a high level of content for the criteria being evaluated scores three, amedium scores two, a low scores one and a "not applicable", zero. Relevant activities are listedfor the IEE class. The first column shows scores for the class without a laboratory and secondcolumn shows scores for the class with a laboratory. An obvious example of the numericalassignment for each of the categories is criteria C "Ability to design and conduct experimentsand interpret data" where the course with the laboratory is listed as scoring 3

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Anton Pintar

separate from their other chemical engineering activities. Furthermore, the students maynot experience a “hands-on” exposure to process safety. Finally, many chemical engineeringdepartments do not have extra credits available in their curricula to permit a separate coursein process safety.Integrating chemical process safety into existing chemical engineering courses has theadvantage of exposing the students to chemical process safety “in context”. The unitoperations laboratory and the process design courses are ideal settings for integration ofprocess safety. The instructional materials developed by SACHE make it possible to spreadaspects of chemical process safety throughout the entire chemical engineering curriculum. Thebiggest difficulty with

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Laura Caldwell; Ronald D. Earley; Thomas G. Boronkay

board or projected images. Very often, the quality of these visual aids isunsatisfactory. In addition, the static sketches are unable to represent motion. In order toimprove student understanding and visualization of the course material the authors havemodified their courses to include the Working Model© software. This paper describes how thissoftware has been integrated into three Mechanical Engineering Technology courses at theUniversity of Cincinnati and Miami University at the freshmen, sophomore, and junior levels.Representative laboratory projects and assignments are presented.IntroductionIn the past, the freshman level Statics course at Miami University was structured to includelecture and recitation sessions only. Textbook practice

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Bill Diong

for all three programs, it was decided that students inthese (and other) courses be provided with relevant hands-on laboratory experience. However,this decision was made at a time when control systems engineering was, and still is, undergoingsignificant changes. Firstly, a paradigm shift is occurring with regard to the type of engineering graduatesneeded by today’s fast-paced and intensively competitive global economy; employers wantgraduates with broader focus who can contribute almost immediately. Secondly, the price toperformance ratio of computing power is rapidly decreasing resulting in greater and more diverseuse of microcontrollers, digital signal processors (DSPs) and microprocessors. In response tothese changes, we felt that

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Eric W. Tisdale

Session 2663 NetMeeting as a Distance Learning Tool for Electronics Eric Tisdale Ball State UniversityAbstractThis paper will focus on the electronics laboratory and the problem of distance education with a“hands on” subject. Electronic Workbench1 has been used with Microsoft’s NetMeeting2achieving marginal success. Discussion will include the need for “hands on” in the laboratory,the possibility of a laboratory done without “hands on”, a method of one-on-one instruction froma remote site, and problems with NetMeeting in this application.IntroductionThe

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Richard B Cole; Charles V. Schaefer; Bernard Gallois; Keith Sheppard

includes:Engineering Graphics (2-credit laboratory), Engineering Seminar (1 credit), and Engineering De-sign Laboratory I (1-credit laboratory).The major goal of these activities in the first semester is to provide the students an early bondingwith engineering and its style and task orientation as distinguished from science. They are aimedat initiating development of competencies that will build through subsequent design experiences:1. Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs2. Ability to function effectively on multidisciplinary teams3. Ability to identify, formulate and assess alternative technical and economic solutions to en- gineering problems.4. Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, both in writing and

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Robert P. Hesketh; C. Stewart Slater

represent some of the emerging areas: polymer processing, foodprocessing, environmental reactor design, fluidization, membrane separation. These experiments havebeen utilized by chemical engineering faculty at a unique hands-on industrially integrated NSF workshopon Novel Process Science and Engineering conducted at Rowan University. We have integrated theseexperiments into our curriculum so that students can see chemical engineering principles in action andtherefore improve the quality of education. Introduction Hands-on laboratory experience is a critical element in undergraduate chemical engineeringeducation [Par94, Gri97]. Chemical engineering programs are often confronted with how tomore

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John E. Nydahl; Colin K. Keeney; Ann Peck

and toimprove those skills. The primary motivational technique is the use of student interviews withpracticing engineers, allowing students to personally “discover” this real world phenomena byinteracting with professionals in their field and gaining first-hand understanding of theimportance of good technical writing skills. To help give a sophomore-level technical writingcourse immediate relevance, it is linked to a class/laboratory that was reformulated to include alarge writing component. The laboratory includes team written prelabs, draft reports that are peerreviewed, and final reports that use both a memo and formal report formats. The timemanagement plan and grading procedure that are used to effectively compact the technicalmaterial

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Robert Douglas; Dean Lance Smith

Session 2548 A Revised Assembly Language Programming Course for a Computer Engineering Technology Program Dean Lance Smith, Robert Douglas The University of MemphisAbstractA new text was selected which teaches programming and uses the 80x86 family assemblylanguage as the vehicle. Laboratory exercises have been written or revised to support the text.Students assemble and run the programs on new networked Microsoft Windows NT personalcomputers. The programs are assembled with Microsoft MASM 6.11. Microsoft Visual C++Professional version 4.0 is used to assemble the

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Digendra K. Das

theMechanical Engineering Technology programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Thetopics presented in the paper include the development of the simulation laboratory, thecurriculum, students’ response and future plans.IntroductionThe Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology at SUNY Institute of Technology atUtica/Rome, N.Y., has established a successful baccalaureate degree program over the past twodecades. The department offers B. S. and B. Tech. degrees in Mechanical EngineeringTechnology and the program is accredited by TAC/ABET. Recently a new Master of Science inAdvanced Technology (MSAT) degree program has been initiated. All of these programs aresupported by fifteen well equipped laboratories as a consequence of the fact that the