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Lynn Mayo; Eric Hansberry

opportunity to evaluate theirstrengths and interests to make informed decisions about their future careers. Introducing theindustrial format during students’ first year provides a safe environment for students to gainfundamental technical knowledge and invaluable lessons in career development.1. Bloom, B.S. (Ed.) (1956) Taxonomy of educational objectives: The classification of educational goals; Handbook I, cognitive domain. New York; Toronto: Longmans, Green.ERIC W. HANSBERRYEric Hansberry is Professor of Design Graphics in the School of Engineering Technology at NortheasternUniversity. He served as Acting Department Head at the Franklin Institute of Boston. Professor Hansberry holds anumber of professional registrations, including civil

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James Leary

successfullower-division classes indicated the need to introduce ABE students to engineering courseworkearly in their academic careers. The benefits of early interaction with lower division studentshave also been discussed by Yokomoto, et al.1. While retention of ABE students is the primarydriving force for this change, offering an introductory course in Agricultural and BiologicalEngineering has the additional potential of recruiting students who are undecided in selecting anengineering major. In addition to the learning process, a possible benefit to the students is thedevelopment of support networks that include ABE classmates, faculty and staff. Suchnetworks, according to Hewitt and Seymour2, enable students to persist in their chosen major.Creation

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Larry McKenzie; Kenneth Gentili; Jr., Richard Crain; Jeffrey McCauley; Forrest Parkay; Denny Davis; Michael Trevisan

with this preference to each team.This demographic information is collected during the first class meeting so that theinstructor can arrange the teams prior to the second class. Meeting these criteria providesan atmosphere where every student begins the class at the same place even if "buddies"are taking the class together.After students have gained experience and confidence, subsequent teams can be selectedby the class members or by the instructor. When students select their second team, theyshould be given the following criteria: 1. Check to see if there is a common meeting time outside class. Page 6.26.3 2. Only two members from the previous

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James Ladesic

the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright  2001, American Society for Engineering Page 6.989.8 Education”The concept is simple: 1. Identify those members of our faculty at both campuses who support the notion of increasing the use of technology in the classroom. 2. Select technologies most likely to serve as a viable starting point for the project: like 3D-CAD, Mat Lab, Spread Sheets and Distance Learning technology. 3. Determine who among the faculty have limited skills in the areas of interest and who would agree to

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Merredith Portsmore; Chris Rogers

time and effort thestudent puts into the lab. Further, it requires the student to have some experience in experimentdesign. To give junior year students the necessary skills and experience we started a requiredcourse at Tufts University in the sophomore year that lasts for 1/2 a semester and teachesexperimental methods. It teaches students how to design an experiment, how to use computercontrol, how to analyze the results of an experiment, and how to present their findings in oral andwritten formats.Where a typical course in engineering requires students to setup and solve mathematicalequations for homework using textbooks, calculators, and pencils, this course requires studentsto setup and analyze an experiment. We therefore looked for a

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Asad Yousuf

plug-in DAQ board convertsthem to a digital signal; such a system is illustrated in figure 1.0. Finally, the software controlsthe data acquisition system by capturing the data, analyzing, and displaying the results 1. Figure 1.0 Typical DAQ systemSoftware:Research shows that the software for data acquisition system is based on programmingenvironments such as Laboratory Virtual Instrument Engineering Workbench (LabVIEW), C,and C++. However, LabVIEW provides the flexibility and widespread functionality available inthe C programming, but at the same time offers productivity, which is 5 to 10 times better ascompared to C programming language. Many software data acquisition packages are availablebut LabVIEW is

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Siddhartha Bagchi

be submitted by eachindividual student. For some lengthy experiments a group report is sufficient. Each student isasked to make a presentation on an assigned experiment at the end of the semester.Computational and plotting techniques are to be used in the presentations. The presentations arevideotaped for departmental records. The course is designed to fulfill the objectives required bythe department.“Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Page 6.319.1Exposition Copyright O 2001, American Society for Engineering Education”The course objectives are:1. Observe and verify concepts learned in

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Tony Louca; Edward Gehringer

integrating with the database finds course Websites by searching afiltered set of educational domains for sites containing keywords characteristic of course materialin the target discipline. We present preliminary results of using this search engine.1. IntroductionWith the advent of the World-Wide Web in the early ’90s, instructors began to place coursematerial on line. In 1995, academic attendees from the International Symposium on ComputerArchitecture indicated great interest in developing a Website of reusable course materials. By1997, approximately half of the object-technology (OT) instructors attending a workshoporganized by the first author had developed course Websites. Contributions were sought, andapproximately 500 problems were obtained

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Jerome Lavelle; Peter Shull; Heather Nachtmann; Joseph Hartman; Robert Martinazzi; Kim Needy

. The proposed model accepts inputs concerning an educator’s teachingenvironment and the students’ learning environment and provides output via suggested coursetopics and a syllabus. In the current version of the model, all parameters were derived fromsurvey results. This issue is discussed along with other possible approaches. The model isillustrated with results from a pilot study.1. Introduction and MotivationIt can be argued that Engineering Economy is a core engineering competency, much like statics,dynamics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics or basic circuits. All of these subjects, includingEngineering Economy, are fundamental sections of the Fundamentals in EngineeringExamination (formerly the Engineer in Training Exam), which is the

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Roman Morawski; Andrzej Krasniewski

WGA = ∑ wn g n ∑ wn n =1 n =1where gn is the grade received in the n th course, wn is the weight of the n th course ( wn isusually equal to the number of credit points assigned to the n th course). If a course is retaken bya student (usually because of the failing grade), either the new grade only or both the failinggrade and the new grade are taken into account when calculating the WGA, depending on theacademic regulations at a particular institution.A diploma received by a student upon completion of a program of study at an institution ofhigher education contains the following information:− the name of the institution (university) and of its department (faculty),− the name of the

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Ernest Tollner

enables choosing many bestmanagement practices (BMP) alternatives. Considerable engineering knowledge is required formaking appropriate inputs and evaluating outputs for various alternatives. Alternatives must, ofcourse, be intelligently identified. Without declaring that models are the justification for the course, the 3 hour, 15 weekIntroduction to Natural Resources Engineering semester course proceeds as shown in Figure 1,beginning with rainfall. Page 6.322.4 Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2001. American Society of Engineering

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Elizabeth Godfrey

suggested by Bogdan and Biklen 12 (page156). Some data were clearly related to academic practices, such as rigid course structuresand the high value placed on mathematics, and others related to social behaviors andpractices both inside and outside the classroom, such as the heavy workloads, binge drinkingand the importance of supportive relationships. From this coded data, and Schein’sframework as a starting point the proposed framework emerged.Framework for Defining CultureFigure 1 is my proposed framework for analyzing and defining the culture of engineeringeducation as exemplified in a particular institution. It is, in essence, a working model, liableto change and further refinement.Schein and later researchers named the first level of culture

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Glenn Moffett; Thomas Hall

. The latter can be accomplished, but less easily. 1. Experiences with EET Lecture CoursesExamples of "lecture" courses on the Internet abound. Formats and delivery methodology differwith different instructors, different media, and different course content. For our pilot course, theinstructor used a combination of techniques that were available within the Blackboard platform.The fundamental course-delivery methods were reading assignments, homework assignments,quizzes, and tests. However, the instructor complemented these with supplementary notes, linksto appropriate web sites, and practice problems. In addition, he established "on-line officehours" via an internal Blackboard chat room function, to be available to his on-line students

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Michael Barker; Mark Virkler; Kristen Sanford Bernhardt

, assignments, exams, notes, and samplesof student work.1. IntroductionEffective teaching has always been a primary goal of engineering departments. TheAccreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) ensures a department’s overallteaching product and program content. However, the department is made up of its faculty, andevaluating teaching effectiveness of individual faculty has historically been troublesome. TheDepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at the University of Missouri-Columbia (MU) has recently adopted a new policy for evaluating individual faculty members’teaching contributions to the department and college. The impetus for the new policy is toreaffirm a commitment to undergraduate education, improve teaching in

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Thomas Edgar; John Wood; John Fowler; Hong Xiao; Fabian Lopez; Dave Hata; Bassam Matar

CONSULTANTS/CONTRACTORS David Hata Dept. Chair Microelec. Techn. Portland CC David Vick Computer Programmer dynaVu, Inc. In addition, industry participants provide review and evaluation of the module materials andcross-training methods. These persons are affiliated with Allied Signal, AMD, Hyundai, Intel,Motorola, ON Semiconductor, Sematech, Sumitomo, and Philips Semiconductor (seeacknowledgements). The University (U) and Community College (CC) members are paired -- with one pair perState. These pairs establish a regional group by which to test cross-training methods in differentvenues. The relationships of the various participants are schematized in Fig. 1, below

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Kamal Abou-Khamis; Hyun Kim

, and other sources, is substituted forelectric energy to meet the dehumidification load on the air-conditioning system. In addition, thecost of desiccant dehumidification equipment has decreased considerably to warrant wide use ofthis method for application outside the industrial field of use. Desiccant dehumidificationprovides a cost saving to reduce electric air-conditioning capacity and, thus, to lower electric-energy costs and power demand charges in many non-industrial air conditioning situations 1.II. Scope of the studyAn analysis is made to investigate the thermal performance of a desiccant cooling system that isto be installed for air-conditioning of a newly built supermarket building. An alternativeconventional cooling system is

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Jose Saldivar; Ighal Mehmedagic; Siva Thangam; Richard Cole

simulate the induction(intake) and exhaust processes necessary in a real, internal-combustion engine, processes 1 → 0 Page 6.328.2 Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright  2001, American Society for Engineering Educationand 0 → 1 may also be shown. These, ideally, would be with the cylinder pressure constant andequal to atmospheric pressure.The principle parts of the engine are: (i) cylinder, (ii) piston, connecting rod, and crankshaft, (iii)ignition system, (iv) carburetor and fuel system, (v) lubrication system, (vi) intake & exhaustmanifold

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Vikas Yellamraju; Kurt Gramoll

applythese skills in an effective manner to solve problems. Multimedia and network based mediatechnologies have the potential of providing a mean for dealing with these issues in a dynamic,provocative and likely cost-effective manner that not only will increase the effectiveness of theeducational program but will also increase the quality of the resulting students [1, 2].The main thrust of this work is to create a portal that will give instructors an opportunity topresent engineering curriculum in an effective manner using multimedia and network-basedtechnologies. However, electronic media has it own set of problems and difficulties. In additionto security issues, the design and implementation of such portal should be made in such a waythat it gives

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Winston F. Erevelles

development and delivery of short courses that will raise the technical and Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright 2001, American Society for Engineering Educationengineering abilities of the workforce in Southwestern Pennsylvania – these short courses willintegrate theory and practice in Manufacturing Engineering. A layout of the facility appears inFigure 1. Figure 1. Learning Factory at Robert Morris CollegeThe floor plan includes areas for experiential learning in Physics, Chemistry, Electronics,Automated Machining, Automated Assembly, Rapid Prototyping, Materials Testing, Metrology,and Manufacturing Processes. Office space

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Thomas Rich; James Baish

one-hour class meetings for lecture and discussionand a two-hour studio session each week for more extended exercises in design orexperimentation. The topics of the lecture sessions are given in Table 1. Most of thesetopics were introduced through a combination of slides, physical demonstrations, hands-on exercises and discussion of assigned readings. The studio sessions (Table 2) wereused for longer activities such as design projects, simple experiments and films. Page 6.331.3 Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright 2001, American Society for

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John Bransford; Sean P. Brophy

we’ve used to guide the design and delivery of our learning materials. By theend of the article the reader should have a better understanding of our rational fororganizing instruction around challenges and how these challenges lend themselves to amodular design approach. Much of our methodology for designing learning materials isfounded on the principles for designing effective learning environments discussed in arecent report called How People Learn: Mind, Brain, Experiences and School (Bransfordet. al. 2000)1. Therefore we start with a quick summary of these principles. We areusing a “challenge based” approach to instruction as a method to achieve these principlesof an effective learning environment. Next, we explore the need to identify

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Charles Yokomoto; Maher Rizkalla

contents from electromagnetics, solid-state physics, electronics, and circuit analysis intothe design and analysis of three- and four-terminal semiconductor devices starting with the basic pnjunction. The course was also designed with ABET EC2000 in mind. The new approach wasoffered in Fall 2000 semester with 22 students, and an assessment of student satisfaction with thecourse and with their learning is reported.1. IntroductionThis report describes the redesign of a required, senior course in semiconductor devices wherestudents are asked to assimilate a diversity of knowledge types. That is, instead of teaching thecourse as a traditional engineering science course with fundamental engineering principles withproblem solving, the new course asks

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Natalie Smith; Julie Greenberg

DesignThe goal of this work is to develop a module to facilitate student understanding of spectralanalysis. The module design is based on principles of the “How People Learn” framework1, whichspecifies four qualities of effective learning environments:1. Learner-centered environments consider students’ previous experiences and prior knowledge as a basis for future learning.2. Knowledge-centered environments present new material with rationale and relevant connections, in order to facilitate understanding, to develop accessible knowledge that can be applied appropriately, and to promote transfer of concepts to new situations.3. Assessment-centered environments include opportunities for self-assessment, feedback and revision.4. Community

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Robert Ryan

the supply air duct and the space box to minimize environmental heatgain. After the duct system and space box were assembled, the PPM technicians charged thecondensing unit with R-22. The cost for this work, including materials, was $1000.A schematic drawing of the apparatus is shown in Figure 1. The locations for temperature andhumidity sensors are shown by the letters T and H, and are numbered one through four.Temperature and humidity are measured in the space (location 1), blower inlet (2), supply duct(3), and outside (4). Pressure is measured upstream and downstream of the cooling coil (denotedas P1 and P2). The air pressure drop across the cooling coil can be used to measure air flow rate,and also provides a useful feedback for the

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John Watkins; Carl Wick; George Piper; Svetlana Avramov-Zamurovic

findthe design of an electronic muffler project intriguing because draws upon previous course work Page 6.338.1in systems engineering and challenges them with advanced topics in active noise control and indigital signal processing.The design and construction of a fully functional electronic muffler is impractical for a one-termdesign project. However, students do not need to solve every aspect of a complex, real-worldproject to make it a meaningful design experience. Rather, students can identify one or two keydesign issues, whose resolution would contribute to the overall objective of the project [1]. Thekey issue in the design of an electronic

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Brenda Martin; J. P. Mohsen

each member. This illustrates how forces affect members differently based on their position in the structure and the location of the force.• Beam Deflection and Column Buckling Deflection is demonstrated using steel, aluminum, and wood beams. Using the supplied loading apparatus, the hydraulic cylinder is used to apply force to the beam and a dial indicator mounted to the frame is used to measure the amount of deflection each beam undergoes. Different materials are used in the test to demonstrate how various structural members respond to the same loading. The buckling demonstration is accomplished through the compression of aluminum test members. The moment of inertia demonstration consists of a wood 1” x 2” beam

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N.J. Salamon; Renata Engel

Session 3268 Design Projects for Mechanics Courses Nicholas J. Salamon and Renata S. Engel The Pennsylvania State UniversityAbstractIn teaching undergraduate mechanics, it is important to regularly relate the theory to applicationsin a meaningful manner. We believe mechanical design is the most important and convenientapplication to employ for the following reasons: (1) it closely follows the mechanics theory, (2) itrequires an understanding of the theory, (3) it introduces markets and mechanical technology tostudents, (4) it connects students with information

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Shirley Fleischmann

, test, and raceproject involving a 1/12 scale model sailboat. And in the beginning, the boat project wasdeveloped as an almost desperate measure….We had an excellent textbook. At the United States Naval Academy we had far betterlaboratory equipment than most undergraduate schools. Lab handouts were prepared forall of the lab exercises and the exercises were related to the classroom presentation…butthere was no real excitement, no sense that this new knowledge was meaningful to the Page 6.332.1students. There was no sense that the student was being transformed by the academic Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education

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Narayanan Komerath

1997, such a course was first taughtto a section of the freshman class. The course followed the traditional lecture –assignment –testformat, but the initial lectures and assignments were developed to convey a sense of the processused to design flight vehicles. The remaining lectures were sequenced and developed such thatstudents could build on their assignments into a conceptual design. The concept of a "runwayacross disciplines" (Figure 1) was used to take the students along a path focused on the designprocess. Steps in the design process are laid out in Table 1, and related to the various disciplinesof aerospace engineering. This Table is given to the student at the beginning of the course. Thedetailed process of teaching the design-centered

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Eugene Boman; Patrick Kalgren; Aldo Morales

Session 3649 Designing a High Definition Television Laboratory for Technology Students Patrick Kalgren1, Aldo Morales1 and Eugene Boman2 1 2 College of Engineering Division of Mathematics Penn State University at DuBois Penn State University at DuBois DuBois, PA 15801 DuBois, PA 15801AbstractOver the course of the last year we have developed a course on High DefinitionTelevision (HDTV) for technology students1. One of the major