Conference Session

Trends in Mechanics Education

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Redfield Robin; Robert Borchert; Brian Self

, and openended survey questions. Some more quantitative data has been received by using modified Likertscale questions on the surveys. Finally, feedback from the instructors teaching the course allowsus to analyze the perceived workload and performance of the students.This type of feedback has allowed us to continuously modify our course. Most of these changesare not dramatic, but incremental. We plan to continue evaluation of computer visualizationtools, hand-on projects, and new learning tools to make undergraduate dynamics more interestingto students are easier for them to understand.ReferencesSelf, B and Redfield, R (2001) New approaches in teaching undergraduate dynamics

Conference Session

Assessment Issues

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Patrick Norris; Duco Jansen; Sean Brophy

answersprovided by their peers. With the instructor’s guidance they could create a single comprehensivelist. This may take more time, and may not be appropriate for certain learning objectives.However, in some situations this activity can help students practice sorting and prioritizing ofcritical factors that they will need to be able to differentiate in future problem solving situations.In another example, the class had recently visited a laser clinic to observe a new type of laserinstrument. At the next class session the instructor planned a lecture to explain the physicsassociated with this laser. Prior to the lecture the instructor posed several questions including - 1. While visiting the laser clinic we saw the VISX ArF excimer laser which is used

Conference Session

Learning Enhancements for CHE Courses

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

William Baratuci; Angela Linse

5,6. In the latter, students respondin small groups and a whole-class discussion to the questions: “what is helping you learn in thiscourse?” “what could be changed to improve the course?” Page 8.1195.4 Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright ©2003, American Society for Engineering EducationConclusionsWe have designed the Thermo-CD instructional tool and the course mechanics for theIntroduction to Thermodynamics course with the goal of improving the effectiveness of activelearning in the classroom. We have also prepared an assessment plan that will

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

G. Glenn Lipscomb

Clear and crisp video 10-15 sec Free RealOne Player, Helix™ Universal Basic image Server, Helix™ Producer Basic NetMeeting Somewhat fuzzy 1-2 sec Free Polycom ViewStation FX Superior 0-1 sec $15,000 Polycom ViaVideo Desktop Clear and crisp 1-2 sec $599 Host and client require similar equipmentWe believe the quality of the signal will have an impact on the educational effectiveness of thelabs and plan on studying its impact. For our initial work, though, we selected NetMeetingbecause it provides the closest to real-time signal with no additional cost. When running

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Edward Gehringer

instructors gave for turning down our request were about equally dividedbetween two factors. Copyright concerns. Some instructors wanted to use their material in books they planned to write, and were afraid that making it available in advance might compromise their ability to do this. Other instructors had taken material from existing texts, and were concerned that they would have to seek permission from the copyright holders. Diffidence. Several instructors felt that their material was not polished enough to be used in the database, either because they were teaching a course for the first time, or because they had not been able to devote adequate attention to it. This is a common concern expressed by instructors regarding

Conference Session

Multimedia Arena

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

William Meador; Amit Chourasia

is in 3D information visualization and he plans tograduate from Purdue in May of 2003. Page 8.1234.7 “Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2003, American Society for Engineering Education”

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Tracy Volz; David McStravick

training accuracy. Because the experiments in the fluidscollaborated in the planning and evaluation of lab frequently require the use of Bernoulli’sthis report writing project. They critically equation, units can be a problem for thereviewed these initial reports and provided students. Much of the equipment presents datafeedback to guide students’ revisions. In in English units, and dimensional conversionsaddition, they were available to consult with are frequently required; plus handling lbm andstudents on their experimental lab reports. lbf can lead to problems for many of the After several semi-successful attempts, library students. To defuse this potential problem,research reports

Conference Session

Trends in Energy Conversion/Conservation

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Herbert Hess

interactive maintenancediagnostics. Wireless communication of operation and maintenance information to those whorepair the equipment will permit more effective dispatching of maintenance people, tools, andspare parts as well as better logistic and maintenance planning for the operator and for the repairshop. Taking this one step beyond the repair shop, information technologies based in the softsciences will provide software to turn raw data into better policy decisions and innovations.Excellent information security is absolutely necessary for these innovations to become andremain effective. In the past, reliable, responsive electric power has been foundational toadvances in communication, computation, control, and a host of other information

Conference Session

Using Web-Based Engineering Information

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Nicole Clark; David Radcliffe

redevelopment, is planned for early 2003 will see the trialinstallation of metadata harvesting software. If successful this will allow the SustainabilityKnowledge Network collection to be rapidly expanded. The vision is to give the user the optionof choosing only humanly evaluated records or automatically harvested records. Project partnerswill also have the opportunity to use HotMeta 2.0 software to directly enter metadata whichadheres to the project’s metadata schema into their existing Web page. This will enable moreaccurate harvesting to occur as well as save partners time in creating separate metadatadescriptions. Increasingly, subject gateways are realising that hand-created metadata is anexpensive process that cannot be supported on a stand

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

William Haering

they expose students to when they are teaching them introductory material.This is because I believe that the use of computer tools must not compromise the studentsunderstanding of the basic principles they are being taught. I was able to adhere to thephilosophy by not having the student use the same tools that practicing engineers employ, oneswhich treat basic principles as "black-boxes".I was surprised to learn that despite having already taken two calculus courses and the firstbaccalaureate physics course, the student did not already have a problem-solving process inplace. Homework and evaluations in those courses had not been accomplished in the samemanner that I planned. As a result, the student and I had to develop this process during

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Gerald Burnham; Don Millard

playspace in which Page 8.479.10experimentation, the ability to make naïve errors and the ability to ask “what if”. Using the CCLIProceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright© 2003, American Society for Engineering Educationmodules has provided the faculty with new insight into what students need and don’t understandwhen introduced to a new topic, such as Circuits. We believe that the modules, enhanced withScribe, could be very effectively used by tutors working with students and plan to distribute themvia the IEEE, TSPE and SWE student tutoring groups. The conclusion

Conference Session

Learning and Teaching Issues

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Gul Okudan Kremer

doesnot warrant a conclusion on the effect of the gender orientation of the design task on design teamperformance. Therefore, further experimentation is recommended.1. Introduction Due to their numeric minority in the engineering classroom, female students in engineeringprograms often report feeling isolated and undervalued by their male peers. For instance, a recentstudy reported that women are less likely to plan on attending graduate school because of theirdiscomfort in the engineering academic environment [1]. This discomfort may be furthermagnified in a product design team environment resulting in inhibited performance within a mixed-gender team. Accordingly, homogeneous design teams were found to be better performing whencompared to

Conference Session

Integrating Math, Science, and Engineering

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

FE TABAMO; CRISTINO CARBONELL; Conchita Javier; Clarita Guevara

Session Number 2365 Engineering Mathematics Self-Learning Modules: Independent Learning for Engineering Freshmen Cristino A. Carbonell, Fe P. Tabamo, Clarita R. Guevara, Conchita H. Javier Faculty of Engineering, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines1. IntroductionIndependent learning is not a method of instruction. It is a human act. Despite the verycomprehensive learning materials provided the learner; the well-thought lesson plans prepared bythe teacher and the well-designed class schedules, not a single person nor institution has completecontrol of the learning process. Not even the bell can

Conference Session

Issues in Computer Education

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

David Yoon; Stephen S. Yau, Arizona State University; Sandeep K. S. Gupta, Arizona State University; Fariaz Karim, Arizona State University; Sheikh I. Ahamed, Arizona State University; Yu Wang, Arizona State University; Bin Wang, Arizona State University

PDAs. Students are provided withthe group project requirement specification and development schedule. They follow a specificproject process model to develop the software project. Students finish the requirementspecification, software analysis and software design on schedule. Students develop their riskmanagement plan. Each group member participates in the project actively and communicates witheach other verbally and exchange documents through their PDAs in the classroom. Students ofeach group view the analysis and design documents of the projects, discuss, and make necessarymodifications and generate one final copy and distribute it among themselves. The instructor

Conference Session

Issues in Computer Education

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Ahmet Eskicioglu

technologyto commercial publishers and via professional societies.Regarding the need for professional development, the report “Use of Technology to StrengthenK-12 Education in the United States”28 states that the substantial investment in hardware,software and infrastucture recommended by the Panel would be wasted if K-12 teachers are notprovided with the preparation and support they need to effectively integrate informationtechnologies into their teaching. The Panel also believes that the teachers should be provided notonly with ongoing mentoring and consultative support but also with the time required tofamiliarize themselves with available software and content, to incorporate technology into theirlesson plans, and to discuss technology use with

Conference Session

Curricular Change Issues

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Tim Anderson; Marc Hoit; Richard M. Felder; Matthew Ohland; Guili Zhang

several timesduring each semester “workshops” on specific topics (e.g. spreadsheeting, statistical analysis, androtational motion) were team-taught by the full faculty. Weekly homework assignments, four classtests, and a final examination were given in each of the four mathematics and science courses.Weekly homework assignments were given for the first half of each semester in the engineeringcourses, and progress reports on the engineering projects were due several times during thesecond half of each semester. The IMPEC faculty met for 30–60 minutes each week to review theprevious week's progress and plan the homework assignments and class activities for the comingweek.The course made extensive use of cooperative (team-based) learning, both in

Conference Session

Global Issues in Engineering Education

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Abdel Mazher

systems do not behave without restriction.Specific laws and rules, in the form of norms, values, commitments, obligations, rights,permission, responsibility, etc are imposed on the system. Dynamics differ according the natureof the laws and the rules that describe the system. There are two types of social systems, artificialand natural. Social system dynamics depends of the type of system used.The behavior of an artificial society follows logical and rational rules. Individuals follow specificrules without thinking or interpreting implied social meaning of signals. The rules, laws, bylawsand constitutions are planned or artificial, i.e. set by the planers/programmer and not discoveredfrom a real society. The designers, or the planners, of the

Conference Session

Recruiting/Retention Lower Division

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Louis Frenzel

generally come to accept the fact that the colleges often do not provide the desired background. They accept the graduates “as is” and simply plan to provide the necessary additional training either on the job or in company classes. AAS programs that do not serve industry are not supported by industry and therefore are bound to decline or ultimately fail.9. Dated curriculum and courses. Most electronic departments were started decades ago and still maintain a curriculum with the same courses that addressed technology at the time of their establishment. In general, most AAS electronic programs are based on a model that is at least 30 years old. These programs have generally failed to take

Conference Session

Assessment & Quality Assuranc in Engr Ed

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Charles Feldhaus

pilot for a portfolio assessment that will prove useful to School of Engineering and Technology and IUPUI academic programs. 4. To create a tool for authentic assessment that meets the goals of the Department of Organizational Leadership and Supervision in the area of assessment.The specific plans and timeline for development and implementation of the pilot programwere delineated as follows:May -- August, 2002 -- Meet with faculty and administration from the School ofEngineering and Technology to gather input regarding the pilot project. Specifically,meetings with members of the School of E & T Assessment Committee and the UniversityePortfolio Committee will shed light on the direction of the portfolio program

Conference Session

Innovations in the Aerospace Classroom

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Olivier de Weck

Conference Session

Student Teams and Active Learning

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Janet Schmidt; David Bigio; Linda Schmidt; Paige Smith

; Exposition, Charlotte, North Carolina, June 20-23.[9] Stark, J. S. & Lattuca, L. R. (1997) Shaping the college curriculum: Academic plans in action. Boston: Allyn Page 8.506.11 and Bacon.Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2003, American Society for Engineering Education[10] Van Aken, S. (2001) University Leadership Development, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA. Page 8.506.12Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Mausumi Syamal; Gary Ybarra

.html[18] Photo from Funtraps. Online: http://www.funtraps.com/web01/page_common/book_tbimc.aspMAUSUMI SYAMAL is an undergraduate teaching fellow at Rogers Herr Middle School in Durham, NC whereshe teaches mechanical engineering concepts. She develops and teaches computer programming labs for first-yearengineering students at Duke University and has been teaching gymnastics for over 8 years. She will receive herbachelor of science in mechanical engineering degree in May 2003 and plans to pursue her Masters in Mechanical Page 8.399.11Engineering at the University of Michigan.Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for

Conference Session

Related Engineering Programs

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Cajetan Akujuobi

important. This helps the students to acquire good writing andcommunication skills needed in the industry. Exposure of the students to the importance of teamworkshould be emphasized. Their class projects and research help them to acquire these skills as well.5.0 Summary and ConclusionIn summary, we have discussed the development of a broadband communication systems-basedcurriculum at PVAMU. The curriculum is currently meeting its objectives as planned bytraining students in this new area. The intensive exposure of the students to state-of-the-artbroadband network testing and design equipment, technologies, softwares and techniques havehelped to prepare the students to be highly productive once they graduate. Therefore, less timeis now spent in

Conference Session

Issues in Multidisciplinary Programs

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Benjamin Sill; Elizabeth Stephan; Matthew Ohland

Session 1380 Keeping the “General” in General Engineering: Designing Multidisciplinary Courses for the First Year of Engineering Benjamin L. Sill, Matthew W. Ohland, Elizabeth A. Stephan General Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634AbstractThe General Engineering program at Clemson University teaches two courses required for allstudents planning to major in engineering. The first course, Introduction to Engineering, focuseson presentations and tours by each of the engineering departments. During the past year thesepresentations have become more active. The second course, Introduction to

Conference Session

Teaching Design Through Projects

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

James Bales; Thomas Consi

system was working as planned. Page 8.1019.8 Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2003, American Society for Engineering Education Session 1353 Figure 5. Raw data from an actual rocket mission using a C6-5 engine. As this is the output of an inverting amplifier, upward acceleration causes decreased output voltage. This curve was readily plotted in the field and shows that the system functioned correctly. The ripple is the switching frequency

Conference Session

Web Education: Delivery and Evaluation

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Freeman; Arturo Fuentes; Stephen Crown

Page 8.249.82002 are very promising. Full implementation of this approach is planned for Fall 2003, alongwith formal assessment and evaluation. The use of Mathcad and Working Model 2D (without anyadditional instruction) in follow-on courses in Machine Elements and Senior Design will also aidin the assessment and evaluation of these materials.MEASUREMENTS AND INSTRUMENTATIONPrior to the implementation of computer-based training in the Measurements and Instrumentationcourse, two weeks of instruction were devoted to computer data acquisition and programmingwith LabView. Since it was not possible to devote more class time to this subject five hours oflab instruction were set aside for LabView instruction for a total of approximately eight hours

Conference Session

Tenure and Promotion Tricks of the Trade

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

David Cottrell

Harrisburg. He graduated from the United States MilitaryAcademy in 1978 and retired in 2000 after 22 years of service with the US Army Corps of Engineers.Studies at Texas A&M University resulted in an MS Degree in Civil Engineering in 1987 and a PhD in1995. He is a registered Professional Engineer and has taught courses in statics, dynamics, mechanics ofmaterials, graphic communications, and construction planning, scheduling, estimating, and management. Page 8.910.6“Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright  2003, American Society for Engineering

Conference Session

Tools for Teaching and Learning

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Ann Anderson; Richard Wilk

use of multiple assessment techniques provides increased confidence in theability to assess these outcomes. Our results indicated that student and faculty assessment was inagreement on 8 of the 13 outcomes and that there was disagreement on 5 of the outcomes. In thefuture we plan to modify some of the assessment questions and to determine the reasons for thedifferences in outcome assessment.ANN M. ANDERSONAnn M. Anderson is an Associate Professor at Union College. She received her BS in MechanicalEngineering from Tufts University and her MS and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from StanfordUniversity. Before coming to Union College she spent two years designing computer cooling systems at IBMin Poughkeepsie NY. In addition to her research in the

Conference Session

What Makes Them Continue?

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Kenneth Van Treuren

engineering programat Baylor University is a small, undergraduate only program with a strong emphasis on teachingand student/faculty interaction. Retention statistics for the program are presented and comparedwith the literature. The work and results from the School of Engineering and Computer ScienceRetention Committee is reported. The committee explored risk factors contributing to the loss ofstudents. The freshman course sequence is also presented. One outgrowth of this study was thecreation of a Freshman Success Task Force, which is charged with generating “a plan andprocess to increase the success/persistence of freshman computer science and engineeringstudents at Baylor.” The retention goals set by the Task Force are discussed and the

Conference Session

Quality & Accreditation: Outcome Assessment

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Cyrus Hagigat

’ questions and provide technical assistance. 7V.B: Curriculum and InstructionThe following items V.B.1 through V.B.3 are summaries of the required criteria related tocurriculum and instruction.V.B.1: The institution should assure that each program of study results in collegiate level learningoutcome appropriate to the rigor and breath of the degree or certificate awarded by theinstitution. Therefore, the institution assures that the electronically offered degree or certificateprogram is coherent and complete, and that such programs leading to undergraduate degreesinclude general education requirements.6V.B.2: In designing an electronically offered degree or certificate program, the institutionprovides a coherent plan for the student to access all