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. Figure 4The idea is to remove the solderless breadboard in the mini-lab and replace it with a sub-systemmodule that is much easier, and much less time consuming, for the student (and instructor) towork with. Note that the circuit area in this printed circuit board (pcb) mock-up could have been50% larger and still have fit the area provided by the mini-lab.In our final design, each module will be packaged on a larger pcb measuring approximately6.5”X5.5”. Each pcb will have three layer construction (two circuit sides plus ground plane), andwill be silk screened to identify individual circuits, test points, and solderless componentconnections.Other modules planned for development during the next two year project period are listed below.Each module

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for pacemakers, a pictorial discussion onindications, and detailed information on the different types of pacemakers. By clicking on thevarious links, the instructor was able to quickly offer the students an in-depth understanding ofpacemakers. Students were required to review the material at home, and write a brief paper on apacemaker related topic. Another website that students used for this assignment was part of aschool project at North Carolina State University, and had concise background information onpacing and defibrillation. This site is located athttp://www.bae.ncsu.edu/bae/courses/bae465/1995_projects/scho/index.htmlStudent AssessmentStudent’s were very enthusiastic about these websites, and wrote in evaluations that thesewebsites

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descending hills. While the benefits are relatively easy to explain qualitatively, the quantification of the benefits of a such a hybridsystem, relative to a conventional or downsized gasoline engine, if it does exist is much harder to quantify. Any engineer should be skeptical of the claimed benefits until understood and demonstrated. Students should betaught the importance of critical thinking coupled with analysis. Accordingly, as a student summer project theauthors have tried to critically evaluate the claimed benefits of a hybrid vehicle, along with identifying andevaluating potentially simpler techniques for regenerative braking and for providing extra power for otherconditions. Since the analysis of any potential benefits of a hybrid

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SãoPaulo, Brazil. She is teacher and researcher at LARC (Laboratory of Computer Architectureand Networks) where she has developed projects at multimedia applications for high-speednetwork and distance educationWilson Vicente RuggieroWilson Vicente Ruggiero is President of SCOPUS TECNOLOGIA S.A. He is an assistantprofessor of Computer Department and Digital Systems Engineering of Polytechnic Schoolof University of São Paulo and Director of Laboratory of Computer and Networks ( LARC)of Polytechnic School University of São Paulo .He received his degree in ElectricalEngineering in 1971 in University of São Paulo. His B.S degree in 1975 in University ofSão Paulo and his PhD by UCLA University in 1978

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. Using the virtual classroom. Occupational Health & Safety. 68 (9), pp. 28-29 (1999).9. Martini, K. Digital Images and Seismic Design - A new role for photographs in architecture and engineering. AIA Faculty Institute on Teaching Seismic Design, Berkeley, CA, http://urban.arch.virginia.edu/~km6e/ACSA-96/ (1996)MOHAMMED E. HAQUEMohammed E. Haque is an Associate Professor of the Department of Construction Science at Texas A&MUniversity at College Station, Texas. He has over fifteen years of professional experience in analysis, design, andinvestigation of building, bridges and tunnel structural projects of various city and state governments and privatesectors. Dr. Haque is a registered Professional Engineer in the states of New York

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toactivate the door strike and unlock the door for four seconds. When a motion sensor trips,an interrupt occurs in the data terminal’s program. The data terminal checks the othersensor to see if it’s also tripped. If both are tripped, it sends a message to the PC via RS-232 to trigger a video capture. The database keeps record of all the authorizations, entriesand the movies. The web front to the system creates a web page on demand givinginformation on recent entries. This page also contains click-able links for viewing moviesassociated with a particular entry.1.IntroductionThis project was inspired by an industrial application to monitor and automate a doorentry. It is used as a demonstration for students at the University of a typical

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(DAC) Tues. 4/10 – Mon. 4/23 Two-Week Design Project 11 This is a two-week experiment, (Double Credit) worth double credit. Arrange with your instructor to make-up MAKEUP Tues. 4/24 – Mon. 4/30 missed experiments. Figure 1. Excerpt of the main page of the course

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workable solutions.A method of instruction that includes a combination of independent study, class, and lab wasdeveloped so that employees would only have to attend a three-hour lab once a week. Allcoursework is available through the Internet on a server purchased by Chattanooga Statespecifically for the Dupont project. Multiple sections of the same lab are scheduled each weeksuch that when employees rotate to a new shift, a lab will be available to them. With theinstructional emphasis on labs, Dupont had to provide quality lab facilities, and they did. Morethan 40,000 square feet of space was converted into classrooms, labs, and offices.For each course, a skill test was created by Dupont to assure that workers are developing thenecessary skills

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, P.E.William K. Szaroletta is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University wherehe presently teaches solid mechanics courses. He is a member of ASEE and ASME. He has 18 years industryexperience in engineering and project management positions and 6 years university teaching experience. His currentapplied research interests are experimental mechanics, lab automation, and optimal design using genetic algorithms. Page 6.1151.7 Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright  2001, American Society for Engineering

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andefficiency.Introduction Rowan’s two-semester Freshman Clinic sequence introduces all freshmen engineeringstudents to engineering in a hands-on, active learning environment. Engineering measurementsand reverse engineering methods are common threads that tie together the different engineeringdisciplines. Previous reverse engineering projects have involved common household productssuch as automatic coffee makers [1,2,3], hair dryers and electric toothbrushes [4]. This paperdescribes a laboratory experiment in which students are introduced to engineering measurementsand calculations, estimations and unit conversions through their application to the human body. The student recreational facility serves as the laboratory setting for this

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centered about the copper tube, threesmall screws were inserted in the disk portion of the sections, 120 degrees apart. The head of thescrews projected into the opening just enough to touch the copper tube, keeping the disks centeredabout it. This assembly was cemented inside the PVC pipe resulting in the flow channel shown inthe cross-section in Figure 5. All dimensions are in inches Figure 4: Tube and disk sections Page 6.487.5 Proceedings of the 2001 American Society

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two weeks of the semester are devoted to discussing the basic fundamentals and programming of microprocessors and microcontrollers. < The next 7 weeks of the semester are devoted to teaching microcontrollers, with Page 6.491.6 emphasis on laboratory experimentation. < The last 6 weeks of the semester will be devoted to teaching microprocessors, without lab exercises.The instructor is also considering a project-based approach for the course. Projectsdrawn from real-world industrial control applications will allow students to improvemany of the skills they

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. Page 6.498.2Engineering Management Degree“Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition CopyrightÓ 2001, American Society for Engineering Education”The Master of Science Engineering Management degree was began in 1985 as a service for theHoneywell Corporation in Clearwater Florida. The management of Honeywell had the foresightto understand the combination of engineering and management so that engineers could managetechnological based units, i.e., engineering departments, research and development, projects, etc.Honeywell provided the initial funds to get the program off of the ground. From this humblebeginning, the MSEM program grew to be the largest program on all of the FEEDS

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Participation in Undergraduate Research Using the Affinity Research Model,”Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 88, no. 4, pp. 409-414.6. URL: http://www.ece.utep.edu/research/webfuzzy/7. Thomas Brady et al., “Building Learning Communities: The Experience of a Major State University with aPredominantly Hispanic Student Body,” Proceedings of the 10th Annual Project Kaleidoscope Meeting, Universityof Maryland College Park, p. 23, 1999.PATRICIA A. NAVAPatricia A. Nava is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Texas at ElPaso. She serves as counselor to the IEEE Student Chapter and as co-advisor to TBΠ. Dr. Nava received a Ph.D. in

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enhance the capabilities of the testbed.VII. AcknowledgementsThe authors acknowledge the University of Northern Iowa Graduate School for providing summerfellowship in July 2000 for this research project. Page 6.40.3 Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2001, American Society for Engineering EducationReferences 1. Barbosa, P. G et. al. "Control strategy for grid connected dc ac converters with load power factor correction," IEE Proceedings. Generation, Transmission and Distribution, v. 145 no. 5 Sept. '98 p. 487-91. 2

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Richard Gilbert; Kimberly Rogers; Joseph Hickey, University of South Florida; Andrew Hoff, University of South Florida; Eric Roe, Hillsborough Community College; Marilyn Barger, Hillsborough Community College

Page 6.541.5complete set of assessment tools provided. In addition, the overall goal of the project is toProceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright© 2001, American Society for Engineering Education Figure 2. Problem Solving module architecture. Problem Solving Module Instructor Orientation Module Background, Instructor Use Video Module Page Video, Credits, Module Wheel Summary Introduction, Site Map Eight Tenets of Problem Solving

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proactive in providing scheduling guidelines that help promote this crucialmotivation, persistence, and commitment.V. AcknowledgementWe would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. George Terrell and Brian Scott for theirtechnical support and patience.Bibliography1. Duby P, Schartman L. Credit Hour Loads at College Onset and Subsequent Academic Performance: A Multi-Institutional Pilot Project, AIR 1997 Annual Forum, 1997.2. Rooney C, Schaeffer B. Test Scores Do Not Equal Merit: Enhancing Equity & Excellence in College Admissions by Deemphasizing SAT and ACT Results. Cambridge, MA: National Center for Fair and Open Testing, 1998:88.3. Fletcher JT, Halpin G, Halpin G. High School and College Grades: Is Past

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Robert Gray; Robert Weissbach

a Page 6.575.2Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright  2001, American Society for Engineering Educationcommon product, from a doorknob to a wide body aircraft. The teams needed to address real-world issues, such as: • Reliability of the doorknob • Ease of use • Cost • Ease to manufacture • Brainstorm new ideas + Comparison with existing products • Project ScheduleCommunications and NavigationIn a locomotive system, the location of the locomotive is critical in determining: • Geographic Information Systems (GIS

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embodied in Figure 2 and discussed in thefollowing section.In this approach, the department works with the Advisory Board’s ABET Subcommitteethroughout the year on program planning, development, and assessment criteria. The departmentis responsible for implementation and monitoring. Results of these efforts are presented to theAdvisory Board at the regularly scheduled Board meetings. As shown in Figure 1, the AdvisoryBoard will continue to conduct surveys and student interviews as part of the spring meeting.Results of the survey and interviews are part of the assessment. The ABET subcommittee isinvestigating other Board activities that may be used for assessment. For example, Boardmembers could assist with evaluating the senior design projects by

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to 3 lab periods that are enough toprovide students with sufficient knowledge to produce simple 3D solid models and resultingproduction drawings. A typical example used as project assignment is shown in Fig. 1. Figure 1. IronCAD solid model of a flange produced by Metal Technologies Inc.During the second part of the lab, students use COSMOS/M - DesignSTAR module for linearstress analysis. 3D solid models generated in IronCAD are exported in the ACIS file format andsubsequently imported into DesignSTAR. Once the part has been imported into DesignSTAR,user has to specify material of the part (i.e. material’s mechanical properties), boundaryconditions, and loading conditions. Meshing and processing part of the FEA are automatic

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anengineering department with the team setting the goals and project plan subject to managerialapproval.ExecutionThe first night of class I arrived with a syllabus which contained the basics – course description,details of when the course met, my grading philosophy, my contact information (this wasespecially helpful since the course was taught off campus and 40 miles from my office), and myoffice hours. The only class topic on the syllabus was that night – “Introduction and CourseDevelopment”. After introducing myself to the class, since few had been in a class I had taught, Ioffered them the opportunity to develop the remainder of the syllabus for the course based on theclass’s needs and desires, subject to the provisions that the class meet

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Education. Division of Policy Analysis and Research.5. Jonsen, R.W. (1993). High school graduates: Projections by state, 1992-2009. Boulder, CO:A joint publication of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, the TeacherInsurance and Annuity Association (TIAA), and the College Board. Office of Research andPolicy Analysis of the Western Interstate Commission for High Education.6. Martin, J. (1994, August 22). Rightsized university. Fortune, 129(6), 17.7. UMR (1997). University of Missouri-Rolla, Fact Book. Rolla, MO: University of Missouri-Rolla Printing Office.8. Fidler, P. (1991). Relationship of freshmen orientation seminars to sophomore return rates.Journal of Freshmen Year Experience, 3, 7-38.9. Pantages, T.J. & Creedon, C.F

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problems in physics, to think creatively and to developinterpersonal skills. Many students who have taken physics can talk about plasmas andBlack Holes in Astronomy, but they cannot solve physics problems. TCI requiresstudents to follow a syllabus, which includes basic mechanics, Newton’s force laws,conservation of energy, conservation of momentum, universal gravitation, rotationalmotion, and waves.1V Creative RequirementsStudents learn creative thinking by following five major paths. 1. Compositions 2. Classroom lectures 3. Homework 4. Laboratory experiments 5. Class participationV Examples of Creative Projects in the curriculumThe textbook for the course is “Physics for Scientists & Engineers”, third Edition, byDouglas C. Giancoli

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Sara Soderstrom; Chris Lorenz; Michael Keinath; Donald D. Carpenter

students.ConclusionsIt has been well documented that the recruitment and retention of underrepresented students ofcolor is an issue for all engineering colleges throughout the country. We believe that theprograms that we have discussed here have had a positive impact on the University ofMichigan’s efforts. The climate-related events had the greatest impact on the College as a wholebecause students, faculty, and staff from throughout the College and University attended them.However, the outreach projects are useful to us as a student group because it gives us anopportunity to work with underrepresented minority student societies directly and allow for us toget their feedback on educational issues within the College.SARA SODERSTROMSara Soderstrom is currently a

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exam and asks students to identify the two-dimensional image on a plane that cutsthrough a solid object.12 Another test is the Differential Aptitude Test: Space Relations(DAT:SR) that consists of 50 items.13 The questions show a two-dimensional plan that, whenfolded, becomes a three-dimensional solid. The student is to select the correct solid from fourchoices.Figure 1, Sample of a PSVT problem.II. Project DescriptionWhile the correlation between spatial visualization and engineering graphics seems intuitive,does the visualization skills transfer to other courses; for example, the first course in vectormechanics, statics? Many consider statics as one of the first really engineering courses studentsoutside the math and science prerequisite

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Vincent Scotto; Peter Schuyler; Howard A. Canistraro

2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright  2001, American Society for Engineering Education”employed, laboratory projects and requirements, as well as discussion of math, computer, andcommunication requirements integrated into our courses. Our advisors are asked to comment onthe relevance of the material, the desirability of certain skills, as well as suggesting futuredirections or any deficiencies they may note. This process has allowed us to have many verymeaningful exchanges regarding not only the specific content of our curriculum, but theimportance of certain skill sets for our students to function within industry. A secondaryoutcome has been that advisors have

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possibilities needsto take three major considerations. First, a selected language must contain the solutionsnecessary to the project of representing complex models and outcomes. This is, ofcourse, the main priority in choosing a language that best fits the product. Second, thelanguage itself must not present a barrier. The language’s intricacy and easy of use mustbe carefully balanced for optimal performance and time efficiency. Third, support for thelanguage must be adequate. This problem presents it self in situations where a languagehas fulfilled the first requirement but is not very popular and is therefore not supportedwidely on the network, thus inhibiting proper performance.II. Design of Web Pages for the Online ModelingA web site is designed

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Michael Case; Bruce Segee

Copyright  2001, American Society for Engineering Education Figure 8. Main code loop Figure 9. Data output function Page 6.77.7Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright  2001, American Society for Engineering Education2.3 EducationAbove all, while constructing this device we were able to see how an LCD Display operates andwhat is required of it. Also, some of the features of the C coding language were learned by arather inexperienced programmer. From an educator’s perspective the project would be

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. Webb, John W. & Reis, Ronald A. Programmable Logic Controllers Principles and Applications, Chapter 1, page 5, ©1999, 1995 by Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey2. Kissell, Thomas E. Industrial Electronics, Chapter 3, page 75, ©2000, 1997 by Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, New Jersey3. Newcorn, David, Special Projects Editor, Debating the Future of Packaging Machine Control, Packaging World Magazine, page 118, September, 19994. Stenerson, Jon, Fundamentals of Programmable Logic Controllers, Sensors, and Communications, Preface, page x, ©1999, 1993 by Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, New JerseyDON ZELLERDon Zeller is an Assistant Professor in the Engineering Technology Department, Fenn College of

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marketingapproaches have allowed the cost to the student of this approach to be similar to thetraditional approach.The advantages of using an actual PLC are • Allows the student to wire up the PLC to inputs and outputs, • Allows the student to program using an actual commercial version of the PLC programming software, • Allows the student to use the PLC in actual applications after the class.In addition this greatly facilitates distance learning in a subject that has been tradionally tiedto expensive laboratory facilities.II. EquipmentFor this project a Model DL05DD PLC manufactured by Koyo and distributed byAutomationdirect.com is used (Fig. 1). This PLC is part of a broad family of PLC’s that usethe same programming