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Asad Yousuf

Session 2559 Data Acquisition Laboratory Asad Yousuf Savannah State UniversityAbstractThe essential element to automate your system for data collection and analysis is termed as thedata acquisition. The data acquisition system is the process of making measurement of physicalevent and storing them in some logical fashion. Having a formal background in engineering orscience is helpful but the best way to learn is by implementing the system with hardware andsoftware components.The popularity and acceptance of computer-based instrumentation has created a need to providethe

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Nathan Chao; Bernard Mohr

Session 1647 An Interactive Internet Laboratory Nathan Chao, Bernard Mohr Queensborough Community College, The City University of New YorkNeed for Remote Laboratory CapabilityDistance learning systems have mostly facilitated delivery of course content information andlaboratory demonstrations. Typically, many community college students are older, have families,have part and full time jobs, some may travel great distances, and some may be enrolledpart-time. For them a distance- learning laboratory would make full time enrollment possible andperhaps accelerate their graduation.Alternative

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Scott Fogler; John T. Bell

Session 2213 Virtual Reality Laboratory Accidents John T. Bell, H. Scott Fogler University of Illinois at Chicago / University of Michigan at Ann ArborI. Background & IntroductionEvery year there are far too many laboratory accidents, in undergraduate teaching labs, graduateresearch labs, industrial testing labs, medical labs, and others. These accidents continue to occurin spite of the most modern safety policies and training practices. Of course some accidents cannever be avoided, but far too many occur because people have become complacent or forgetfulof the safe

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Siddhartha Bagchi

Asession2526@ Data Processing in Fluid Mechanics Laboratory Siddhartha Bagchi Civil Engineering Department, Manhattan College Riverdale, New YorkAbstractIn the criteria for Accrediting Engineering Program, it is emphasized that engineering programsshould demonstrate that their graduates have an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics,science, and engineering in their curriculum. They should also have the ability to design andconduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data. In the undergraduate Fluid MechanicsLaboratory the students

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Vladimir Nikulin; Victor Skormin

Session 1526 Engineering Laboratory Accessible via the Internet Victor Skormin, Vladimir Nikulin Binghamton University, State University of New YorkAbstractThis paper presents a system facilitating remote multiple-user access to advanced laboratoryinstrumentation via the Internet. The technique itself, and its potential for the enhancement ofengineering laboratory courses and, consequently, engineering programs nationwide andinternationally is discussed.1. IntroductionThe on-going revolution in information technology results in noticeable advancements inuniversity education. These

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Muniram Budhu

Session 2793 AN INTERACTIVE VIRTUAL GEOTECHNICAL LABORATORY Muniram Budhu, Professor, Department of Civil Engineering & Engineering Mechanics University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, 85721 Tel: (520) 621 2145, Fax: (520) 621 2550, e-mail: budhu@u.arizona.eduAbstractThe purpose of this paper is to present an interactive multimedia geotechnical laboratory coursewarethat is suitable for web-based instructions and/or delivery by a CD-ROM. The virtual laboratorycourseware consists of a series of tests on soils that a student can conduct as if he/she were in a

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W. Doyle St.John

Session 3280 A Laboratory Course in Sensors W. Doyle St.John University of Wisconsin - PlattevilleAbstractA novel feature of our engineering physics program is a 2-credit laboratory course coveringsensors and sensor systems. The engineering physics program accentuates areas which aremultidisciplinary with an engineering curriculum emphasizing physics, electrical, andmechanical engineering. Following the advice of our industrial advisors, we have developed acourse which covers basic sensor technologies, sensor calibration and applications, as well

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Jim Henry

Session 2213 Laboratory Remote Operation: Features and Opportunities Jim Henry University of Tennessee at ChattanoogaAbstractA number of laboratory experiments have been made available for remote operation via theInternet. These include some of the standard unit operations and controls systems laboratorystations. This paper looks at the features (or positive aspects or benefits or advantages) of thesedevelopments and the opportunities (or negative aspects or costs or disadvantages) of thesedevelopments. The paper presents and discusses both the student’s viewpoints

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Anthony Tzes; Hong Wong; Vikram Kapila

Session 1526 MECHATRONICS/PROCESS CONTROL REMOTE LABORATORY Hong Wong, Vikram Kapila, and Anthony Tzes Department of Mechanical Engineering Polytechnic University, Brooklyn, NYAbstract Under an NSF—DUE sponsored laboratory development program, we have developed amultidisciplinary mechatronics/process control remote laboratory (MPCRL) consisting of anarray of experiments, which expose students to elements of aerospace, mechanical, electrical,civil, and chemical engineering. A new laboratory curriculum and manual have been developedto introduce students to PC-based

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Sanjeev Arora; Masoud Naghedolfeizi; Jim Henry

Session 2150 Remote Laboratory Operation: Web Technology Successes Masoud Naghedolfeizi, Sanjeev Arora, Jim Henry Fort Valley State University/ Fort Valley State University/ University of Tennessee at ChattanoogaAbstractNational Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has awarded Fort Valley StateUniversity (FVSU) a three-year project to develop an undergraduate minor program in computerbased measurement and instrumentation. The primary objective of this program is to enhancethe existing mathematics, engineering technology, and computer science programs at FVSU.The

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Ralph Tanner; Johnson Asumadu

Session 1526 REMOTE WIRING AND MEASUREMENT LABORATORY Johnson A. Asumadu, Ralph Tanner Western Michigan UniversityAbstractIn this project, a new architecture called "Remote Wiring and Measurement Laboratory(RwmLab)" is proposed that will allow students to physically wire up electrical and electronicscircuits using an Internet access. Likewise, they will be able to take real measurements overtheir Internet access. In this way, students will experience the nuts and volts, frustrations, andhands-on experience of a real-world laboratory environment while accessing the

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David Probst

Session 2661 Advanced Laboratory as Liberal Education David K. Probst Southeast Missouri State UniversityAbstractThe first semester advanced physics laboratory course has been structured in a way that permitsstudents to receive credit for an interdisciplinary course in the liberal education program ofSoutheast Missouri State University. It achieves this by integrating the disciplines of physics,engineering physics, mathematics, written communication, and oral communication. As a result,students can complete a course requirement for a major or a minor in

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Denny Dailey

Session 3286 Arbitrary Function Generator Laboratory Project Denton Dailey Butler County Community CollegeAbstractThis paper describes the design and operation of a relatively simple ROM-based arbitraryfunction generator1 that is suitable for use as an intermediate-level laboratory project inthe electronics/electrical engineering technology curriculum. The project integrates manyaspects of both analog and digital electronics. From the hardware perspective, the digitalportion of the system includes counters, timers, read-only memory (ROM) and a digital-to-analog converter (DAC). The

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Zheng-Tao Deng; Abdul Jalloh; Amir Mobasher; Ruben Rojas-Oviedo

Session 1566 Building Synergy in Mechanical Engineering Laboratories A. A. Mobasher, A. R. Jalloh, Z. T. Deng, R. Rojas-Oviedo Mechanical Engineering Department Alabama A&M University Huntsville, AL 35762 Amobasher@aamu.edu; ajalloh@aamu.edu; aamzxd01@aamu.edu; rojaso@asnaam.aamu.eduAbstractInstruction in engineering laboratories provide unique opportunities for students to havehands on experiences and is revealing for them to see that some simple experiments do notprovide the “exact

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Carlos Ortiz

Session 2526 Development of an Environmental Laboratory and Laboratory Experiments for a Civil Engineering Technology Program Carlos A. Ortiz , Ph.D. Southern Polytechnic State UniversityPopulation growth and infrastructure requirements demand good understanding of environmentalengineering related issues from civil engineering technology graduates. Consequently, back in1998 the Civil Engineering Technology (CET) Department at Southern Polytechnic StateUniversity (SPSU) started activities to improve the existing environmental laboratory, so theschool could provide the

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Hakan Gurocak

Session 1526 eLabBook: An Electronic Laboratory Book on the Internet for Distance Delivery of Laboratory Experience Hakan Gurocak Manufacturing Engineering Washington State University 14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave. Vancouver, WA 98686Abstract: Many educators agree that integrating interactive modes of delivery into distanceeducation will significantly enhance the educational experience for students. This is especiallytrue in undergraduate engineering education

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Charles Knight

Session 2366 DEVELOPING A 21st CENTURY MECHANICAL ENGINEERING LABORATORY CURRICULUM Charles Knight, University of Tennessee at ChattanoogaAbstractElectronic instrumentation and computer data acquisition has revolutionized the experimentallaboratory. Universities with limited funding face major challenges in upgrading theirlaboratories. Industry advisors tell us they expect our engineering graduates to have modernlaboratory skills. Many engineering faculty members do not possess the modern skills requiredto develop and/or teach laboratory curriculums required in the 21st century. This situation hasdeveloped

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Jeffrey Newcomer

Session 3548 Development of Pneumatics-Based Fluid Power Laboratory Exercises Jeffrey L. Newcomer, Ph.D. Engineering Technology Department Western Washington University Bellingham, WA 98225-9086AbstractThis paper describes four pneumatic laboratories used in a Fluid Power class in the EngineeringTechnology Department at Western Washington University. These laboratories introducestudents to the fundamentals of pneumatic components and control of pneumatic circuits, as

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Roger Minear

Session 2551 DEVELOPMENT OF UNDERGRADUATE LABORATORY EXPERIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING Roger A. Minear, Ph.D. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignAbstractCurrently, undergraduate students in environmental engineering at the University ofIllinois and many other schools have very limited laboratory experience. This is a greatdisadvantage in a profession where field and laboratory techniques are crucial skills forthe job market and for graduate school. With the assistance of The National ScienceFoundation and the University of

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Edwin Zivi; Jenelle Piepmeier

Session 2220 Dynamic System Animation Within a Simulink Laboratory Environment Edwin Zivi, Jenelle Armstrong Piepmeier U.S. Naval AcademyAbstractRecent innovations in the animation of student developed, laboratory simulations have beenfound to significantly improve student understanding and enthusiasm. This animation canbe implemented using Matlab s-functions that are typically called from a Simulinksimulation. These rudimentary animations have been found to be relatively easy toconstruct and well received by students. General observations and

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William Berg; Morris Boughton

Session 2649 Enhanced Suitcases for Upper Division Electronics Laboratories William M. Berg, Morris W. Boughton University of Texas at BrownsvilleAbstractInexpensive ($200 - $350) attaché cases filled with equipment pertinent to a basic electronics testlaboratory have revolutionized basic electronic laboratory courses. These are called electronicstrainers or mini labs by two of the manufacturers. At a minimum, the cases contain a prototypingboard, power supplies (± 5v, ± 12v, and variable), function generators, potentiometers, andswitches, LEDs, and clocks, for analog and

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Robert Gilbert; Cynthia Finley

Session 2793 Evolution of an Undergraduate Probability and Statistics Laboratory Cynthia A. Finley, Robert B. Gilbert The University of Texas at AustinAbstract An interactive laboratory that combines experiential and cooperative learning is used as partof a probability and statistics course for undergraduate civil engineering students. The goal ofthe laboratory is to help students see how probability and statistics are used in real civilengineering problems, reinforcing lecture topics and giving practice in recognizing andmanaging

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Dennis Hromin; Sven Esche

Session 3220 Expanding the Undergraduate Laboratory Experience Using Web Technology Sven K. Esche, Dennis J. Hromin Stevens Institute of TechnologyAbstractStevens Institute of Technology is currently implementing a new undergraduate engineeringcurriculum. This curriculum reflects the recent nationwide trend towards enhancement oftraditional lecture-based courses with a design spine and a laboratory experience that propagatesthrough the entire educational program. In the course of the curriculum development, it wasrecognized that the

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Robert Avanzato

Session 1520 Handheld Computers in the Classroom and Laboratory Robert L. Avanzato Penn State AbingtonAbstractPenn State Abington has integrated the student use of personal digital assistant (PDA)technology into several Information Sciences and Technology and engineering courses inorder to foster active and collaborative learning experiences in the classroom andlaboratory. Activities supported by the use of these handheld computers includeelectronic team exams, distribution of notes, programming, collaborative databaseprojects, and access to web-based materials. Student access to handheld

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Ali Zilouchian

Session 1526 1 Implementation of an Undergraduate Intelligent Control Laboratory Ali Zilouchian Department of Electrical Engineering Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, Florida 33431AbstractRecently, the author has been awarded a grant by National Science Foundation (NSF) in order todevelop an interdisciplinary intelligent control laboratory. The objective of the laboratory is

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Richard Behr; Christine Masters

Session 2468 Integrated statics experiments in the ‘MechANEX’ mini-laboratory Christine B. Masters, Richard A. Behr The Pennsylvania State UniversityAbstract‘MechANEX’ is a mini-laboratory combining comprehensive software analysis modules andmatched, bench-scale verification experiments to improve and enrich a sophomore-levelengineering mechanics course in statics. Each of the seven statics modules in MechANEXinvolves a pre-lab exercise combining hand calculations and software analyses, a lab exerciseproviding a physical connection to

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James Garner; David Metz; Willie Ofosu

Session 1426 Laboratory Exercise on Demodulation Of PAM signal Willie Ofosu - Penn State Wilkes-Barre James Garner, David Metz - Penn State AltoonaAbstractPulse amplitude modulation (PAM) is used extensively in telecommunications as anintermediate step of other techniques such as phase shift keying (PSK), quadratureamplitude modulation (QAM) and pulse code modulation (PCM)1. PAM however is anamplitude modulated (AM) form of a pulse carrier2, and hence has all the advantages anddisadvantages of the purely analog AM, a major disadvantage being noise. PAM can

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Jeffrey Franzone

Session 2526 A Laboratory Experiment in Linear Series Voltage Regulators Jeffrey S. Franzone University of MemphisAbstractMany advanced electronics courses cover linear voltage regulators from the “black-box” (or IC)perspective. Although this perspective is valid and useful, it doesn’t give students muchopportunity in a laboratory setting to deeply investigate the behavior of the major parts of theregulator, its characteristics, and the reinforcement of transistor theory. Many “canned” linearvoltage regulator labs favor the “quick-and-dirty” approach

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Zbigniew Prusak

Session 2526 Laboratory Experiments in Process Design and Optimization Zbigniew Prusak Central Connecticut State UniversityAbstractThis paper describes an approach used to teach various aspects of manufacturing process design,optimization and improvement via hands-on experiences in laboratory experimentation. Theexperiments were conducted using a very low cost apparatus for launching projectiles. Theyutilized several basic physical principles such as elasticity, gravity, sliding friction, and fluidfriction. Various geometric characteristics of the apparatus and the

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Stanislaw Legowski

Session 1426 A Laboratory for an Electronic Systems Design Course Stanislaw F. Legowski University of WyomingAbstractWith the help of the Analog Devices company in the form of a number of their integrated circuitsdonated in the Summer of 2000, a new laboratory for the EE 4330 Electronic Systems Designcourse has been developed and was taught for the first time in the Fall of 2000. Only a fewintegrated circuits from other companies are used in this laboratory. One of the main criteria inselecting integrated circuits for this laboratory was that they should