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Pros and Cons of Laboratory Methods Used in Engineering Education

Conference Session: Labs & Hands-on Instruction I
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Cyrus Habibi P.E., University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Chase Fearing, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Mesut Muslu P.E., University of Wisconsin, Platteville
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer

accreditation standards. While the importance of an effective laboratory experience has been acknowledged bymany in the academic community, it has frequently been an under researched topic. Wankatindicated that from 1998 to 2002 only 5.2% of all published articles in the Journal ofEngineering Education used laboratory as a keyword [5]. Much of the concentration has beenplaced on teaching methods and curricula; therefore, interest in laboratory research has becomestagnate as a result. While the authors realize the importance of objectives and assessments to evaluate theeffectiveness of instructional laboratories [6], this paper is primarily concerned with the relativeadvantages and disadvantages of different laboratory methods that can be

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Project-Based Approach in an Electrical Circuits Theory Course - Bringing the Laboratory to a Large Classroom

Conference Session: Labs & Hands-on Instruction I
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Chad Eric Davis P.E., University of Oklahoma; Diana Bairaktarova, Virginia Tech
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer

be modified to address someof the topics that the students scored poorly on in the final exam. This study builds on the results of previous studies and provides additional evidence thatfavorable outcomes occur when implementing active learning concepts into a lecture-basedcircuits course. The lessons learned from this pilot study will be used to improve the hands-on segment of the ENGR 2431 course in future semesters. Due to the initial successes of thisstudy, we also plan to introduce parts of this project into a circuits course for ECE majors inthe near future. We trust our study could be beneficial to instructors who are teaching anelectrical circuits course and are interested in bringing the laboratory to a large classroom.IX

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Use of a Popular Power Electronics Platform in a Control Systems Laboratory

Conference Session: Labs & Hands-on Instruction I
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Cherian Mathews, University of the Pacific
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer

shows that the power electronics laboratory was effective in developing lab skills andfacilitating understanding of power electronics concepts.The author also had the opportunity to develop and teach a control systems course in Spring2014 and Fall 2015. The control systems course does not have a dedicated laboratory period, buthas about an hour per week on average for simulation-based lab exercises and for oneculminating hardware experiment. The power-pole board was used for the hardware experiment:closed-loop voltage mode control of a buck converter. The UMN lab manual has an experimenton voltage mode control of a buck converter (it uses the K-factor approach5,6 to design acontroller to provide a 60o phase margin). For the control systems

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Teaching of Design of Experiment to the First-Year Electrical Engineering Students

Conference Session: Electrical and Computer Division Poster Session
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Fong K. Mak, Gannon University; Ramakrishnan Sundaram, Gannon University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer

University Dr. Sundaram is a Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Gannon Univer- sity. His areas of research include computational architectures for signal and image processing as well as novel methods to improve engineering education pedagogy. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Teaching of Design of Experiment to the First Year Electrical Engineering StudentsAbstract: In the traditional Electrical Engineering curriculum, courses are introduced and taughtprogressively from the most fundamental subjects, such as circuit theory, for example, to moreadvanced subjects such as power electronics and electric drives. To complement the teaching ofconcepts, laboratory

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Developments in the Teaching of Engineering Electromagnetics for Improvement in Student Interest and Understanding

Conference Session: Electrical and Computer Division Poster Session
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Lauren E. Donohoe, Department of Electrical Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University ; Julio Urbina, The Pennsylvania State University - University Park; Tim Kane, The Pennsylvania State University - University Park; Sven G. Bilén P.E., The Pennsylvania State University - University Park
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer

learning research in the STEM academic discipline of engineering education, specifically targeting the development of better teaching methods for engaging students in the applications of electromagnetic theory. This research has been culminated in the development of a laboratory component for the undergraduate engineering electromag- netics course at Penn State. The laboratory activities were designed to give students as many chances as possible to gain hands-on experience with real-life tools, measurement devices and analysis techniques.Dr. Julio Urbina, The Pennsylvania State University - University Park JULIO V. URBINA, Ph.D is an Associate Professor in the School of Electrical Engineering and Com- puter Science at

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Informed Teaching and Learning Using Thought-Bubbles for Focusing Student Attention in Engineering Courses

Conference Session: Electrical and Computer Division Poster Session
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Danda B. Rawat, Georgia Southern University; Chandra Bajracharya, Georgia Southern University
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer

attitudes in students are developed using structuredlectures, laboratory session, and projects. For most of the students, it is very difficult to see theconnection between topics covered in the lectures or in the course. Thus, there is an urgent needfor focusing student attention towards the fundamental or core ideas related to the topic underdiscussion as take away points. We implement a teaching approach with “thought bubbles”,commonly used in arts and cartoons, to present core ideas to students as discussion questions.“Thought bubbles” (aka clouds) are used to pose as introductory questions for initiatinglecture/discussion and as concluding thoughts. This approach helps student to be attentive and tograsp what will be covered during the session

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Comparison of Traditional, Flipped, and Hybrid Teaching Methods in an Electrical Engineering Circuit Analysis Course

Conference Session: Circuits & Systems Education II
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Faisal Kaleem, Metropolitan State University; David W. Jacobson, Metropolitan State University ; Firasat Khan, Metropolitan State University
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #15548Comparison of Traditional, Flipped, and Hybrid Teaching Methods in anElectrical Engineering Circuit Analysis CourseDr. Faisal Kaleem, Metropolitan State University al Kaleem received his Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from Florida International University (FIU), Miami, FL. Since 1998 he has been serving as an educator in different institutions. Currently, he is serving as an Associate Professor in the department of Information and Computer Sciences at Metropolitan State University as well as a Senior Fellow at the Technological Leadership Institute (TLI) at University of Minnesota. Dr. Kaleem is

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Software Defined Radio for Digital Signal Processing Related Courses

Conference Session: SDR & Programming in ECE Education
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Patrick Cutno, Miami University; Chi-Hao Cheng, Miami University; Zhiqiang Wu, Wright State University; Bin Wang, Wright State University; Deng Cao, Central State University
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer

in class. In thisproject, supported by a NSF TUES type II grant, Collaborative: TUES: Software Defined RadioLaboratory Platform for Enhancing Undergraduate Communication and Networking Curricula,we explore the possibility of applying the SDR as an education tool to teach fundamental signalprocessing concepts. To achieve this goal, we developed SDR based laboratory exercises.Although students are still required to develop analog/digital communication systems, the majorfocuses of these exercises are to illustrate fundamental signal processing concepts such asfrequency-shift, spectra of real and complex valued signals, etc. The target students are juniorlevel undergraduate students who have taken “Signals and Systems” but are not necessary

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Introducing Electronics at Scale with a Massive Online Circuits Lab

Conference Session: Software & Web-based Education
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Tom J. Zajdel, University of California at Berkeley; Michel M. Maharbiz, University of California at Berkeley
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer

successfully employed to grade these projects through the design of a rubric thattolerated differences in robot designs. Though the approach described in this paper has workedfor an introductory lab with simple circuits, the authors suggest that more complex hardwarecourses would require virtual laboratories or remote-controlled equipment to properly teach thematerial. However, carefully curated kits could introduce students to new fields beyondelectronics with a powerful hands-on approach that may inspire additional study.Though MOOC courses must contend with high attrition rates and low participation rates, theeffort is worth it for those people that they reach. Those students that did not finish this coursehave shared gratitude and appreciation for

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Inexpensive Hands-On Activities in Solid State Lighting

Conference Session: Labs & Hands-on Instruction I
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Kathleen Meehan, Virginia Tech; Andrew Phillips, The University of Glasgow
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer

the (Scottish) accent of the presenter. An effort todetermine the exact cause will be studied during the next offering of this course. An area fornote taking will be added to the printed laboratory procedure. The undergraduatelaboratory teaching assistants will be asked to observe whether students use this areaduring the presentation and to informally assess the accuracy of the notes that are takenduring the lab session.The interference caused by sunlight was observed by several teams who were conductedtheir experiment while seated at lab stations near an outside window. As the studentscirculated among teams, the information about this interference was rapidly communicatedto the rest of the cohort, some of whom then realised that the

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A Comprehensive Approach to Power Sector Workforce Development

Conference Session: Electromagnetics & Power Education
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Nurhidajat Sisworahardjo, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga; Ahmed Eltom P.E., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga; Abdul R. Ofoli, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga; Edward H. McMahon P.E., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer

real time simulation of the powersystem. The GPS units are available for time stamping data received from PMUs and relays. Thelab has been featured in a prominent industrial trade publication 9 and is set to double in size witha $1 million equipment donation from Doble Engineering.The Setting and Testing Digital Relays laboratory course is taught by faculty and experiencedengineers from industry, with TVA routinely supplying adjuncts to teach actual industry practiceto a diverse group including traditional graduate students as well as practicing engineers.To expose students to a wide variety of equipment present in the smart grid, a new laboratorycourse was developed with specific assignments including: • Phasor Measurement Unit setup

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The BitBoard - Bridging the Gap from Gates to Gate Arrays

Conference Session: Circuits & Systems Education I
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Bill D. Carroll, University of Texas, Arlington
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer

asophomore-level course are given in the paper. Plans to use the device for homework and in-class active learning exercises are also explored. A take-home laboratory kit called The BitBox©which incorporates The BitBoard and a DE1 is also described. The paper discusses the results ofa student survey on the usefulness and reliability of the device and the kit. Observations andresults of the survey suggest that The BitBoard and The BitBox are effective educational toolsfor teaching digital logic fundamentals and have a range of application well beyond the localenvironment. The BitBoard and provides a seamless way to bridge the gap from basic gate-levelexperiments to advanced FPGA projects using an integrated take home laboratory kit.IntroductionThis

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Software Defined Radio-based Signal Detection and RF Parameter Estimation Platform for Enhancing Electrical and Computer Engineering Curricula

Conference Session: SDR & Programming in ECE Education
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Zhiping Zhang, Wright State University; Zhiqiang Wu, Wright State University; Bin Wang, Wright State University
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer

-director of Broadband, Mobile and Wireless Networking Laboratory at the Department of Electrical Engineering of Wright State University.Dr. Zhiqiang Wu, Wright State University Dr. Zhiqiang Wu received his BS from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications in 1993, MS from Peking University in 1996, and PhD from Colorado State University in 2002, all in electrical engineering. He has worked at West Virginia University Institute of Technology as assistant professor from 2003 to 2005. He joined Wright State University in 2005 and currently serves as full professor. Dr. Wu is the author of national CDMA network management standard of China. He also co-authored one of the first books on multi-carrier transmission

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Experimental Centric Pedagogy in Circuits and Electronics Courses at 13 Universities

Conference Session: Electrical and Computer Division Poster Session
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Kenneth A. Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University; Charles J. Kim, Howard University; Mohamed F. Chouikha, Howard University; Dianna Newman, University at Albany - SUNY; Kathy Ann Gullie PhD, Evaluation Consortium: University at Albany - SUNY; Abdelnasser A. Eldek, Jackson State University; Satinderpaul S. Devgan P.E., Tennessee State University; Ali Reza Osareh, NC A&T State University; John Okyere Attia P.E., Prairie View A&M University; Saleh Zein-Sabatto, Tennessee State University; Demetris L. Geddis, Norfolk State University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer

laboratory experi- ments. He is currently doing a collaborative research funded by NSF on Smart Grid energy routers design. Dr. Osareh can be reached at osareh@ncat.eduDr. John Okyere Attia P.E., Prairie View A&M University Dr. John Okyere Attia is Professor of the Electrical and Computer Engineering at Prairie View A&M University. He teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in Electrical and Computer Engineering in the field of Electronics, Circuit Analysis, Instrumentation Systems, and VLSI Design. Dr. Attia earned his c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Paper ID #17045 Ph.D

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Effective Utilization of the Analog Discovery Board Across Upper-Division Electrical Engineering Courses

Conference Session: Labs & Hands-on Instruction I
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Steven S. Holland, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Cory J. Prust, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Richard W. Kelnhofer, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Jay Wierer, Milwaukee School of Engineering
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer

University in 2006. Prior to joining MSOE in 2009, he was a Technical Staff mem- ber at MIT Lincoln Laboratory. He teaches courses in the signal processing, communication systems, and embedded systems areas.Dr. Richard W. Kelnhofer, Milwaukee School of Engineering Dr. Kelnhofer is the Program Director of Electrical Engineering and an Associate Professor at Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE). Formerly, he held engineering and managerial positions in the telecom- munications industry. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Marquette University in 1997. Dr. Kelnhofer teaches courses in design, circuits, communication systems, signal processing, and infor- mation and coding theory.Dr. Jay Wierer, Milwaukee

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Improving Learning of Digital Systems Concepts Using a Video Game

Conference Session: Circuits & Systems Education II
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Karen L. Butler-Purry, Texas A&M University; Mehmet Oren, Texas A&M University; Susan Pedersen, Texas A&M University; Justin Foreman, Prairie View A&M University; Pamela Obiomon, Prairie View A&M University; Ajay K. Katangur, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer

lectures and smaller weeklylaboratory sections that are led by teaching assistants. Introduction to Engineering is a twocredits first semester freshman course that includes lecture and laboratory. When the projectbegan, the Introduction to Engineering course was divided into tracks containing students fromsimilar engineering majors (e.g. electrical engineering, computer engineering, and computerscience). The course has been revamped; therefore, an alternative approach for integrating thegame into the course will be determined in the future. PlanetK will be implemented in asophomore-level Logic Circuits course in the ECE department at Prairie View A&M Universitywhich teaches digital systems material. Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi

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Software Defined Radio: Choosing the Right System for Your Communications Course

Conference Session: SDR & Programming in ECE Education
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Kurt VonEhr, Grand Valley State University; William Neuson, Grand Valley State University; Bruce E. Dunne, Grand Valley State University
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer

Radio, 2007.2. Reed, J., “Software Radio: A Modern Approach to Radio Engineering,” Prentice Hall, 2005.3. Mao, S., & Huang, Y., & Li, Y. (2014, June), On Developing a Software Defined Radio Laboratory Course for Undergraduate Wireless Engineering Curriculum Paper presented at 2014 ASEE Annual Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana. https://peer.asee.org/228804. Wu, Z., & Wang, B., & Cheng, C., & Cao, D., & Yaseen, A. (2014, June), Software Defined Radio Laboratory Platform for Enhancing Undergraduate Communication and Networking Curricula Paper presented at 2014 ASEE Annual Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana. https://peer.asee.org/230235. Hoffbeck, J. (2009, June), Teaching Communication Systems

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Enhanced Radio Lab Experience Using ePortfolios

Conference Session: New Trends in ECE Education I
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: J. Craig Prather, Auburn University; Haley Kay Harrell, Auburn University; Lesley Erin Bartlett, Auburn University; Stuart M. Wentworth, Auburn University
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #14494Enhanced Radio Lab Experience Using ePortfoliosMr. Craig Prather, Auburn University Craig Prather is a graduate student in the Auburn University department of Electrical and Computer En- gineering. He graduated with his undergraduate degree in summer of 2015 in electrical engineering. He is pursuing a doctorate in electrical engineering with a research focus in electromagnetics and microelec- tronics. Craig is currently a teaching assistant for a junior level lab where the students build and test an AM radio.Ms. Haley Kay Harrell, Auburn University Haley Harrell is a graduate teaching and research

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Multidisciplinary Approaches and Challenges in Integrating Emerging Medical Devices Security Research and Education

Conference Session: ECE-related Engineering Education
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Mehran Mozaffari Kermani, Rochester Institute of Technology; Reza Azarderakhsh, Rochester Institute of Technology; Mehdi Mirakhorli, Rochester Institute of Technology
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer

, to the best of our knowledge, a practical solution and an effective assessmentstrategy have not been adopted for emerging usage models integration such as IWMDs. Ourpedagogical hypothesis is that emerging security research (through cryptographic solutions) canbe integrated in university education considering three teaching and learning approaches; (a).Developing a respective multi-disciplinary laboratory (engineering, mathematics, andbiomedicine in particular) for both research and teaching, (b). Advancing education throughinter- and intra-university research collaborations in the aforementioned fields, and (c).Assessing the outcome through detailed benchmarks. The authors of this work are from differentand diverse backgrounds and have prior

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A Fully Online Accredited Undergraduate Electrical Engineering Program

Conference Session: Assessment & Accreditation in ECE
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Stephen M. Phillips, Arizona State University; Marco Saraniti, Arizona State University
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer

performance between the face-to-face delivery and onlinedelivery.Significant challenges for our online delivery have been the development of laboratoryexperiences and the proctoring of exams. Our assessment of student outcomes shows thatstudents enrolled online have achieved the outcomes related to the laboratory exercises. Wehave engaged an external proctoring company to independently verify and monitor the academicintegrity of the online exam process.Another challenge is acceptance of online delivery among our constituencies. This has beenachieved to a large extent as verified by the unexpectedly large demand among our students, thewillingness of employers to fund tuition and fees, the enthusiastic participation among a growinggroup of faculty

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Improving Undergraduate Engineering Education with Educational Module Library and Vertical Integration Projects

Conference Session: Labs & Hands-on Instruction II
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Lei Zhang, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Ibibia K. Dabipi, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Yuanwei Jin, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Payam Matin, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer

significantly lower down the difficulty for students inlaunching a new project and provide strong support during the whole implementation process. Inparallel, the second approach VIP offers students at different levels a great opportunity to worktogether on building advanced systems. Through VIP programs, students can continuously getinvolved in engineering practice, receive training on diversified skills and develop interests,motivation and concentration. In addition, an adopted mobile laboratory tool, Analog Discovery(AD) kit has greatly facilitated the implementation of these two approaches.KeywordsExperiential Learning, Educational Module Library, Vertical Integration Project, AnalogDiscovery Kit

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Design and Implementation of an Online Digital Design Course

Conference Session: Software & Web-based Education
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Chao Wang, Arizona State University; Michael Goryll, Arizona State University
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer

and Exposition, June 10-13,2012, San Antonio, Texas.[7] J. Reeves, “Innovations in Remote Laboratories and Simulation Software for Online and On-Site EngineeringStudents”, Proceedings of the 120th ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 23-26, 2013, Atlanta, Georgia.[8] T. Fallon, “Survey of Existing Remote Laboratories Used to Conduct Laboratory Exercises for DistanceLearning Courses”, Proceedings of the 120th ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 23-26, 2013, Atlanta,Georgia.[9] Y. Astatke, C. J. Scott, J.O. Ladeji-Osias, “Online Delivery of Electrical Engineering Laboratory Courses”,Proceedings of the 119th ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 10-13, 2012, San Antonio, Texas.[10] C.A. Berry, “Teaching an Electric Circuits

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Experimental Centric Pedagogy in First-Year Engineering Courses

Conference Session: Electrical and Computer Division Poster Session
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Kenneth A. Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Dianna Newman, University at Albany - SUNY; Kathy Ann Gullie PhD, Evaluation Consortium University at Albany - SUNY; Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University; Mohamed F. Chouikha, Howard University; Charles J. Kim, Howard University; Otsebele E. Nare, Hampton University; John Okyere Attia P.E., Prairie View A&M University; Petru Andrei, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Lisa D. Hobson, Prairie View A&M University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #17052Experimental Centric Pedagogy in First-Year Engineering CoursesProf. Kenneth A. Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Kenneth Connor is a professor in the Department of Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering (ECSE) where he teaches courses on electromagnetics, electronics and instrumentation, plasma physics, electric power, and general engineering. His research involves plasma physics, electromagnetics, photon- ics, biomedical sensors, engineering education, diversity in the engineering workforce, and technology enhanced learning. He learned problem solving from his father (ran a gray iron foundry

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An Application-based Learning Approach to C Programming Concepts and Methods for Engineers

Conference Session: SDR & Programming in ECE Education
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Wesley G. Lawson, University of Maryland, College Park; Stephen Secules, University of Maryland, College Park; Shuvra Bhattacharyya, University of Maryland, College Park, and Tampere University of Technology; Ayush Gupta, University of Maryland, College Park
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer

approach to teaching a 3-credit introductory C programmingcourse to freshman electrical engineering students that has been funded by an NSF DUE grant.The innovation stems from the use of electrical engineering applications and projects to motivatestudents to master language syntax and implement key programming concepts and best practices.Weekly three-hour laboratory sessions center around writing C code on a Raspberry Pi computerto interact with a variety of sensors, actuators, and electronic components and achieve laboratorygoals. The laboratory experience culminates with a multi-week group project designed tochallenge the students’ new knowledge and skills. The new course has been taught three timesfrom Spring 2014 through Fall 2015 with a total

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Flipping the Microprocessors Classroom: A Comparative Assessment

Conference Session: New Trends in ECE Education I
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Ricky T. Castles, East Carolina University
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer

in K-12 outreach through sev- eral venues including Summer Ventures, high school STEM day, the N.C. Science Olympiad, a Math Science Partnership grant, volunteer work with a local literacy camp, Boy Scouts Robotics Merit Badge counseling, and teaching the science portion of VBS and children’s Sunday School at his local church. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Flipping the Microprocessors Classroom: A comparative assessmentAbstractAt East Carolina University (ECU), undergraduate students in an electrical engineeringconcentration within a general engineering program are required to complete a microprocessorscourse. This course has been

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Attached Learning Model for First Digital System Design Course in ECE Program

Conference Session: Electrical and Computer Division Poster Session
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Seemein Shayesteh P.E., Indiana University Purdue University - Indianapolis; Maher E. Rizkalla, Indiana University Purdue University - Indianapolis; Lauren Christopher, Electrical and Computer Engineering, IUPUI; Zina Ben Miled, ECE Department, Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, Indiana University Purdue University - Indianapolis
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #16239Attached Learning Model for First Digital System Design Course in ECE Pro-gramSeemein Shayesteh P.E., Indiana University Purdue University - Indianapolis Lecturer in the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue School of Engineering at IndianapolisDr. Maher E. Rizkalla, Indiana University Purdue University - Indianapolis Dr. Maher E. Rizkalla: received his PhD from Case Western Reserve University in January 1985 in electrical engineering. From January 1985 until August 1986 was a research scientist at Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL while he was a Visiting Assistant Professor at

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Innovative Course Modules for Introducing ECE to Engineering Freshmen

Conference Session: First-Year Issues in ECE Education
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Girma Tewolde, Kettering University
Tagged Divisions: Electrical and Computer

this work is its focus on a number of hands-on practical activities thatare created for the students to perform.For the success of such introductory courses, it is essential to identify important topics that needto be covered and develop laboratory kits that offer opportunities for creativity and exploration ina meaningful manner, at manageable complexities and affordable costs. Small mobile robotshave been a common choice for many universities for teaching their freshmen introduction toECE courses3-6. Robots have been proven to be effective and engaging tool to excite the curiosityof students. Over the years several schools, including our university, have used the LEGOMINDSTORMS NXT7 or similar kits for building robots, and learning about