Conference Session

Technical Session 4a

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2017 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Elizabeth Fife, University of Southern California

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the ethical and policy implications of thetechnologies they review. The Grand Challenges provides a useful “anchor” to help studentsapproach engineering through awareness of ecosystems, sustainable development, resourcemanagement and appropriateness of technology for more holistic solutions. Such anunderstanding can help students become better decision-makers as they gain appreciation for thenon-technical issues that affect engineering. Communication skills are also furthered throughfocusing on impact and consequences of technology (or the lack thereof). Students gainawareness of their role as engineers and the need for responsible dissemination of information toguide choices that affect the quality of life for all.IntroductionThe National

Conference Session

Technical Session 3c

Collection

2017 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Pitiporn Asvapathanagul, California State University, Long Beach

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theirgraduation. Our CE 101 class contents are provided in the next section.CE 101 Class InformationThe introduction to civil engineering and construction engineering (CECEM) managementcourse is a one unit general education (GE) course and a required course for all CECEMstudents. CE 101 contents include several components, including (i) civil engineering andconstruction engineering management as a profession, (ii) current trends and challenges, ethical,social and environmental issues in professional practice, (iii) professional organizations andlicensure combined with (iv) communication and lifelong learning skills for professionalpractice. A 50 minute lecture is arranged once a week for a total of 14 lectures for one semester.An approximate 5 to 6

Conference Session

Technical Session 5a

Collection

2017 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Jeffrey Thomas Yan; James LeRoy Dalton, Cañada College; Kattia Chang, Engineering Student at Cañada College; Bianca Corine Villanueva Doronila, Canada College; Victor Josue Melara Alvarado, Canada College; Christopher Thomas; Ian M Donovan, San Francisco State University; Kartik Bholla; Amelito G Enriquez, Canada College; Wenshen Pong P.E., San Francisco State University; Zhaoshuo Jiang P.E., San Francisco State University; Cheng Chen, San Francisco State University; Kwok Siong Teh, San Francisco State University; Hamid Mahmoodi, San Francisco State University; Hao Jiang, San Francisco State University; Kazunori Okada, San Francisco State University; Xiaorong Zhang, San Francisco State University

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supporting 4.25 4.43 0.18evidence.I have the ability to analyze data and other information. 3.96 4.39 0.43*I understand science. 3.71 4.00 0.29I have learned about ethical conduct in my field. 4.18 4.07 -0.11I have learned laboratory techniques. 3.82 3.93 0.11I have an ability to read and understand primary literature. 3.82 4.07 0.25I have skill in how to give an effective oral presentation. 3.79 4.29 0.50*I have skill in science

Conference Session

Technical Session 5a

Collection

2017 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Alexander Sebastian Furlanic, San Francisco State University; Philip A. Thomas, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo ; Panfilo Jesus Armas, SFSU; Rene Parra Medina, San Jose State University; Jackie Lok; Amelito G Enriquez, Canada College; Wenshen Pong P.E., San Francisco State University; Cheng Chen, San Francisco State University; Kwok Siong Teh, San Francisco State University; Xiaorong Zhang, San Francisco State University; Hamid Mahmoodi, San Francisco State University; Zhaoshuo Jiang P.E., San Francisco State University

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science. 3.71 4.00 0.29 I have learned about ethical conduct in my field. 4.18 4.07 -0.11 I have learned laboratory techniques. 3.82 3.93 0.11 I have an ability to read and understand primary literature. 3.82 4.07 0.25 I have skill in how to give an effective oral presentation. 3.79 4.29 0.50* I have skill in science writing. 3.43 3.89 0.46* I have self-confidence. 4.29 4.21 -0.08 I understand how scientists think. 3.71 3.89 0.18 I

Conference Session

Technical Session 1c

Collection

2017 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Aldin Malkoc, Arizona State University ; Mackenzie Honikel, School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering at Arizona State University; Jeffrey Thomas La Belle, Arizona State University

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medical device prototype.Gamma PrototypeStudents are posed with the task of developing a final prototype board game usingvarious engineering skills such as Computer Aided Design (CAD) and machiningtools. The students are given complete freedom over the development of the gamebut are required to develop rigorous explanation for all design additions to theboard game. Through this process students learn statistical analysis, design ofexperiment techniques, decision-making techniques, and fundamentals ofbusiness and technical management. Additionally, aspects of technical,regulatory, economic, legal, social, and ethical aspects are employed and asked toof students to consider when developing the prototype.Design Challenge (DC)The design challenge is

Conference Session

Technical Session 5c

Collection

2017 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Deana R. Delp, Arizona State University

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the faculty give students technical content alongwith social context, critical analysis, and ethical consequences of their work19. A more generalapproach where the students understand basic engineering principles, but also the ability toresearch and learn more specialized knowledge as they need it, is more common place inengineering education19. Many freshman engineering classes use individual and group work,“hands-on” projects, written communications, and oral presentations as an introduction to futureengineering coursework. Research shows improved learning outcomes and higher retention rateswhen students are involved in an interactive learning environment 11. Employers have concurredwith this by requesting more focus on oral and written