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Teaching Entrepreneurship to Engineers

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Thomas Cassel

. Page 8.499.7 Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2003, American Society for Engineering EducationTerm Project. Working in teams of three or four, students evaluate the market potential ofinnovative high-tech products or services. Topics are provided each semester by Penn’s Centerfor Technology Transfer, the University’s patent and licensing operation, from a list of recenthigh-tech disclosures from University laboratories. Each team selects a discovery topic, reviewsthe disclosure file, meets with the inventor, shapes the discovery into a product, then performs anopportunity analysis to assess the market potential of their product. Primary

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Curriculum Development in Manufacturing Engineering Technology

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2003 Annual Conference

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Mohammad Davoud

successful in the job market,considering the recent economic downturn, it is imperative that they have a practical knowledgeof automation, production, and CIM systems. The MET program at Georgia Southern Universityhas three areas of emphasis, one of which is materials/manufacturing. One course in this area isAutomation and Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems (CIMS). This course utilizes alaboratory which was initially funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) in 1992 [8]. Dueto significant advances in computer software and hardware, the technology has changeddramatically since 1992. In response to these changes the CIMS laboratory at GSU was recentlyupgraded. This teaching laboratory is an integral part of the Automation & CIMS

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2003 Annual Conference

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Steven Chin; John Schmalzel; Shreekanth Mandayam; Ravi Ramachandran; Linda Head

the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineeringat Rowan University to configure a novel method of teaching the junior level Communications(COMM), Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) coursesunder a common laboratory framework. These three courses are taken concurrently during thespring semester of the junior year. The described interdisciplinary experiments cut acrossindividual course boundaries and integrate hands-on experience and software simulation.Software is integrated with the experiments through MATLAB and SIMULINK, C/C++ andMentor Graphics.Introduction This project is an effort by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering atRowan University to configure a novel method of

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Trends in Mechanical Engineering

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2003 Annual Conference

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Stephen McClain; Bruce Cain

. Alternatively, the objective of the mechanical engineering (ME) laboratorysequence at Mississippi State University (MSU) is to teach students experimental design, whichincludes transducer selection, computerized data acquisition system usage and programming,uncertainty analysis, and data reduction techniques. To achieve the goal of teachingexperimental design, the undergraduate laboratory sequence in ME at MSU consists of three,one-hour laboratories: ME 3701—Experimental Orientation, ME 4721—ExperimentalTechniques I, and ME 4731—Experimental Techniques II.In ME 3701, students study engineering measurements, transducers, and data acquisitionsystems. Students perform eight to ten experiments concerning electrical and mechanical

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Topics in Mechanical ET

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2003 Annual Conference

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Steven Butt; Sam Ramrattan; Alamgir Choudhury

the PDA devices to maintain the specified process criteria.Implementation of this teaching methodology brings the reality of the subject matter in theclassroom without introducing a formal laboratory component or practicum in the curriculum.The practice also allows the students to get acquainted with the wireless technology and itsindustrial use in process monitoring and control.1. IntroductionThe subject of process control [1,2] deals with monitoring, evaluating, and analyzing thecharacteristic parameters of a process to ensure that it meets its performance criteria in terms ofquality and cost of product by operating optimally and improving continuously. Because of thenature of variation in product and process characteristics, lack of

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Activities for the Materials Classroom

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2003 Annual Conference

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Donald Goddard

Session 1464 A Case Study of A 193 Grade B7 Used as a Teaching Tool Donald L. Goddard PhD PE The University of Texas at TylerAbstractUtilization of A193 Grade B7 threaded rod as a case study in heat treatment of alloy steel isdeveloped as a low cost, efficient approach to study standard material specifications, furnaceoperation, heat treatment, tensile properties, hardness, microstructure, and impact strength. Bystudying this 4140 type of material(commonly called "chrome-moly steel" ), basic concepts areexamined and the students are familiarized with a common, high

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Multimedia Engineering Education,Distance, Service, & Internet-Based Approaches

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Hesham Shaalan

, equipment,and organization of industrial facilities. Delivery of the course involves three mechanisms:lectures, laboratory lessons, and field trips. One of the unique aspects of the course is that itrelies heavily on field trips. Overall, student satisfaction with the course seemed to be high, witha majority of students feeling that the course achieved its intended goals and was a positivelearning experience. This paper describes the benefits of field trips and shows how theycontribute to accomplishing course objectives. The information presented should be helpful toother institutions in integrating field trips into their courses.IntroductionIndustrial field trips can be an effective teaching tool [1]. This can be particularly true in

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ASEE Multimedia Session

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Yu Li; Jiang Li

the reach of laboratory facilities, addconvenience, and integrate with the wired network. In the present paper, the design of thewireless networking system is discussed from two perspectives: 1) the hardware necessary inwireless networking, 2) the software necessary in wireless networking. An effort is made in thispaper to illustrate the utility of a wireless network in teaching engineering. It is clear that thisconvenient and powerful implement will aid teaching, research, as well as learning Geomechanicsor Engineering Mechanics by removing previously restrictive boundaries of physically linkednetworks.I. IntroductionWith the advancement of computer technologies, the personal computer has become integratedinto nearly ever aspect of our lives

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Improving Statics and Dynamics Classes

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Ann Anderson; Ronald Bucinell

understanding ofphenomenon. The most appropriateplace for students to gain this insightinto the physical world is in thelaboratory. In the laboratory studentscan play with the phenomenon they Figure 1: Vertical force table used in teaching Engineering Page 8.1028.4are studying. They can explore the Mechanics.Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition Copyright @ 2003, American Society for Engineering Educationbounds of the theory and gain a deeper understanding of its significance. Students are repeatedlywarned that physical intuition

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Instrumentation in the Classroom

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2003 Annual Conference

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Eric Hansberry; Guido Lopez

Session 3159 Mini-design projects; a Hands-on Approach to Teaching Instrumentation Courses in ET Programs. Guido W. Lopez, Eric W. Hansberry School of Engineering Technology Northeastern University Boston, MA ABSTRACTDesign is the central activity of engineering and the focus of undergraduate engineering education.Effective teaching and learning of underlying engineering science and the

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The Use of Technology in Teaching Math

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2003 Annual Conference

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Murat Tanyel

-Cultures Problem in Undergraduate Engineering Education, Doctoral Dissertation, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, July 1996.10. Wagner, B., Unpublished notes on Active Student Participation in Chemistry Classes, 2002 UPEI Summer Institute on Faculty Development, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 07/29-08/02/2002.MURAT TANYELMurat Tanyel is a professor of engineering at Dordt College. He teaches upper level electrical engineering courses.Prior to teaching at Dordt College, Dr. Tanyel taught at Drexel University where he worked for the EnhancedEducational Experience for Engineering Students (E4) project, setting up and teaching laboratory and hands-oncomputer experiments for engineering

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Multidisciplinary Design

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2003 Annual Conference

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Josue Njock-Libii

in Education Conference, 2, 1999, p 12c1-7 - 12c1-14, 29thAnnual Frontiers in Education Conference: 'Designing the Future of Science and EngineeringEducation', Nov 10-Nov 13 1999, San Juan, Puerto, Institute of Electrical and ElectronicsEngineers Inc., USA.16. Knox, Robert C.(Univ of Oklahoma); Sabatini, David A. ; Hughes, David E.; Lambert, Robert; Ketner, Russ ,Teaching engineering design with practitioner supervision: A case study, Journal of ProfessionalIssues in Engineering Education and Practice, 124, 4, Oct, 1998, p 105-109.17. Lightner, Michael R.(Univ of Colorado); Carlson, Lawrence; Sullivan, Jacquelyn F. ; Brandemuehl, Michael J. ;Reitsma, Rene, Living laboratory, Proceedings of the IEEE, 88, 1, Jan

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Improving Communication Skills in ME

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2003 Annual Conference

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Theresa McGarry; Edward Young; Elisabeth Alford

beyond, ed. by D. Halpern and M. Hakel, 33-44. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. (2002).EDWARD F. YOUNGEd Young is an Instructor of Mechanical Engineering at USC. He is a licensed professional Engineer and receivedthe Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University in 1992. He teaches courses in the thermal-fluid area and is responsible for the senior mechanical engineering laboratory course. He has over thirty-five yearsengineering experience including management of research and development organizations.Elisabeth M. Alford is an Associate Research Professor at the College of Engineering and Information Technology,University of South Carolina, where she is currently a co-PI of an NSF EEC Research Communications Studioproject

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Innovative Curricula and Outreach

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2003 Annual Conference

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Susan Powers

Session ???? (paper – 2003-369) Preparing College Students to Teach an Environmental Problem Solving Curriculum to Middle School Students Susan E. Powers, Ph.D., P.E. Center for the Environment, Clarkson University, Potsdam NY 13699-5715 PN: 315-268-6542; FN: 315-268-7985; sep@clarkson.eduAbstractAn NSF-funded project-based program was implemented by Clarkson University in 2000 toincrease the interest and knowledge of middle school students in science, math and technologythrough the solution of an environmental problem that is relevant

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Multimedia Engineering Education,Distance, Service, & Internet-Based Approaches

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Prince Anyalebechi; Okechi Egekwu

& Exposition Copyright 2003, American Society for Engineering Education• It did teach me a lot; however, it was also extremely overwhelming and stressful at times.• The ability to learn topics assigned without being lectured to.• Interesting way it is taught, all through the projects. Encourages teamwork environment, good presentation for real world activities".Question: How can the course, teaching, or laboratory component be improved?Students Responses:• "I understand the importance of learning how to work with others and be able to solve problems without direction; however, I think it is unfair for an entire grade to be based on a group project.• It was very difficult working with an

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Web Education: Delivery and Evaluation

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2003 Annual Conference

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Robert Blake; kathleen marrs; Jeff Watt; Andrew Gavrin

Session 3220 Just-in-Time Teaching (JiTT): Using the Web to Enhance Classroom Learning A. Gavrin, Jeffrey X. Watt, Kathleen Marrs, Robert E. Blake, Jr. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis/Texas Tech UniversityAbstractJust-in-Time Teaching (JiTT) is a pedagogical system that uses the WWW to enhance learning inthe classroom setting. JiTT was developed for use in the introductory physics classes taken byengineering majors at IUPUI and the US Air Force Academy, but its use has spread to a widerange of fields and institutions. At IUPUI, JiTT is now used in physics, biology

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Understanding Students: Cognition

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2003 Annual Conference

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Matthew Eliot; Angela Linse; Jennifer Turns

Session 1330 Exploring the Teaching Challenges of Engineering Faculty: What do they really want to know? Jennifer Turns, Matt Eliot, Angela Linse University of WashingtonAbstract: The engineering education community currently focuses a great deal of attention onhelping engineering educators adopt effective teaching practices. While strategies in current usehave had an impact on engineering teaching and learning, the persistence of engineering courses inwhich lecture is the primary teaching method indicates that there is room for improvement. Wesuggest that

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ASEE Multimedia Session

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Ashraf Ghaly

Session 2793 Using computer simulation to teach technical aspects of construction in a liberal arts setting Ashraf M. Ghaly Associate Professor, Civil Engineering Department Union College, Schenectady, NY 12308AbstractThe general education curriculum at Liberal Arts colleges requires students to take courses inhistory, literature, civilization, social sciences, sciences, and cultural diversity. These coursescomprise almost a third of the entire curriculum. All students, including engineering students, arerequired to take these

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Manufacturing Competitiveness

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2003 Annual Conference

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Todd Johnson; John Fesler; Kenneth Stier

.Manufacturers have embraced lean manufacturing during the slow down in the economyas one method of remaining profitable5. Having students experience lean manufacturing concepts in the laboratory canhave a positive effect on the experiences offered to the students prior to them entering theindustrial setting. It is important that faculty provide students with the experiences thatdevelop a strong conceptual framework of how this management practice will benefit theindustry in which they work. Many of our students learn best when they are actively engaged in activities thatemphasize the concepts that we are trying to teach. This paper will focus on a NationalInstitute of Standards (NIST) developed Lean Manufacturing Workshop and a project

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NSF Opportunities for Undergraduate Engineering Education

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2003 Annual Conference

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George Bebis; Dwight Egbert; Dave Williams

Session _______ Computer Vision Research Teaching Modules for Community College Computer Science and Engineering Courses Dwight Egbert, George Bebis, and Dave Williams University of Nevada, Reno and Western Nevada Community CollegeAbstractThis paper describes computer vision teaching modules we have developed for use in severalcourses at the University of Nevada as part of a Combined Research and CurriculumDevelopment (CRCD) project, sponsored by NSF. Modules developed to date includeprogramming projects for CS1 and/or CS2 courses, an image compression module for anintroductory logic course, a digital

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A Potpourri of Innovations in Physics

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2003 Annual Conference

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Guido Lopez

Session 3580 Innovative Approach to Teaching and Learning Introductory Undergraduate Physics for Engineering using EES. Guido W. Lopez Northeastern University Boston, MA ABSTRACTPhysics is a foundation subject of several engineering disciplines, such as, mechanical, electrical,electronic, chemical, aeronautical, aerospace, automotive, nuclear, etc. As such, the learning ofphysics by engineering students requires a suitable level of cognitive skill to think conceptuallyand

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Innovative Teaching Methods in Industrial Engineering

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2003 Annual Conference

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Silvanus Udoka; Paul Stanfield

Session 2357 Tools for Early Discipline Integration of Industrial Engineering and Business Students Paul Stanfield, Silvanus Udoka North Carolina A&T State University1. IntroductionIn practice, Industrial Engineers are often tasked with appropriately implementing developingtechnology within an organization’s business model. This integrating role requires interactionwith technical specialists (engineers) and business management. Some universities are emulatingthis environment for teaching in the senior year through adoption of multidisciplinary

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Innovative Teaching Methods in Industrial Engineering

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Manuel Rossetti

, and reflecting. (Meyers and Jones (1993)). Cooperativelearning involves active group work that involves building interdependence, accountability,collaborative skills, and reflection. Reflection is achieved by students teaching and explainingmaterial to each other, and by self/group evaluation. More detail on active and collaborativelearning techniques can be found at reference [2] and [8].Active and cooperative learning has been proven to be an effective technique for enhancingstudent learning and improving student retention through its supportive structured group work.An extensive analysis by Johnson, Johnson, and Smith (1998) revealed that cooperative learning

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Related Engineering Programs

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Cajetan Akujuobi

Session 1732 On the Development and Teaching of a Broadband Communication-Based Curriculum at Prairie View A&M University Cajetan M. Akujuobi Center of Excellence for Communication Systems Technology Research (CECSTR) Electrical Engineering Department, Prairie View A&M University P.O. Box 2117, Prairie View, Texas 77446 Cajetan_Akujuobi@pvamu.eduAbstractWe developed a broadband-based curriculum at Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU). Theobjective is to meet the demanded need of industry such as Sprint

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Program Delivery Methods & Technology

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Paul Ranky

Session 2542 A Novel 3D Internet-based Multimedia Method for Teaching and Learning About Engineering Management Requirements Analysis Paul G. RankyProfessor, The Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering,New Jersey Institute of Technology, MERC (Multi-lifecycle Engineering Research Center), Newark, NJ, 07102, USA. Email: ranky@njit.eduIntroductionThe objective of this research was to create a case-based / problem-based teaching andlearning curriculum, supported by an advanced 3D web-enabled case library, focusing onneeds, or in other words requirements analysis.Our solution enables students

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Tricks of the Trade Outside of Class

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2003 Annual Conference

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CRISTINO CARBONELL; FE TABAMO; Clarita Guevara

Session Number: 1475 The ESTEeM Project: Collaborative Learning and Teaching of Engineering Mathematics at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Santo Tomas, Manila Cristino A. Carbonell, Clarita R. Guevara, Fe P. Tabamo Faculty of Engineering, University of Santo TomasI IntroductionInformation and Communications Technology (ICT) has largely changed the learningenvironment in today’s world. There are now several options presented in the learningenvironment on how easily and more excitingly knowledge can be acquired. Learninginstitutions worldwide have recognized the

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What's New in Industrial Engineering

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Paul Ranky

Session 2457 A New Approach for Teaching and Learning About Engineering Process Failure Risk Analysis with IE Case Studies Paul G. RankyProfessor, The Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering,New Jersey Institute of Technology, MERC (Multi-lifecycle Engineering Research Center), Newark, NJ, 07102, USA. Email: ranky@njit.eduIntroductionThis paper describes a novel 3D web-browser enabled multimedia library, with activecode for teaching and learning about engineering, and other, process risk analysis.The purpose of this library is to be able to work with, and learn from real-life R&D

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ASEE Multimedia Session

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Julio Davalos

laboratoryprovides an excellent forum for experiential learning, whereby an experience is transformed intoknowledge. The final result is a comprehensive teaching approach that efficiently merges theory,computer modeling, and experiments into an exciting learning environment. The use of an activelearning approach has proved to be successful in enhancing the ability of students to master thefundamental topics of structural analysis. The development of active learning environmentsshould be considered for other engineering courses where students have difficulty withfundamental concepts or where the ability to visualize physical behaviors is essential inunderstanding and mastering the course material.OverviewWe present in this paper laboratory and computer

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Student Teams and Active Learning

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Camilla Saviz; Kurt Schulz

learning. Through close interaction with teammates,with other students working on different projects, and with the instructor, they worktowards understanding and applying the theory, techniques and skills necessary tocomplete the project; hopefully successfully.References[1] American Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) Engineering Accreditation Commission,Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs, Baltimore, MD, 2003. (accessed at www.abet.org)[2] Wankat, P. C., and P. S. Oreovicz, Teaching Engineering. McGraw-Hill, NY, 1993.[3] Lyons, J., and E. F. Young, "Developing a Systems Approach to Engineering Problem Solving andDesign of Experiments in a Racecar-Based Laboratory Course", Journal of Engineering Education, pp.109-112, January

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Course and Curriculum Innovations in ECE

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Dennis Silage

of theseaugmented digital communication laboratories, the undergraduate student is seemingly wellprepared for advanced study.AssessmentThe undergraduate digital communications laboratory has used simulations to supplement therequisite hardware laboratory for well over a decade. Therefore, the efficacy of the use ofsimulation cannot be assessed directly. However, Departmental course feedback surveys areused to gauge the response of the student to this approach for the communications laboratory,with questions such as: “What do the hardware laboratory experiments teach you?” and “Howdo the simulation experiments help to explain the results observed in the hardware experiment?”.AcknowledgementElanix, Inc. (www.elanix.com) supports the use of