Conference Session

Innovations in Biological/Agricultural Education-II

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kumar Mallikarjunan, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Christan Whysong, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Jenny Lo, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Tagged Divisions

Biological & Agricultural

AC 2008-2129: IMPROVING ETHICS STUDIES THROUGH A SPIRALCURRICULUM: PILOTING AN ETHICS DISCUSSION AT THE SENIOR LEVELKumar Mallikarjunan, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Dr. Kumar Mallikarjunan is an associate professor in Biological Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech. He is interested in understanding and implementing a spiral theme based engineering curriculum for the Biological Systems Engineering program, engineering ethics, and promotion of undergraduate research.Christan Whysong, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Ms. Christan Whysong, a graduate student of Biological Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech, has been actively engaged in learning about

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ann D. Christy, Ohio State University

Tagged Divisions

Biological & Agricultural

) an ability to design andconduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data; (c) an ability to design asystem, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such aseconomic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability,and sustainability; (e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineeringproblems; and (k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering toolsnecessary for engineering practice. The other six deal with skills that are morenontechnical involving leadership, management, and interpersonal skills: (d) an ability tofunction on multidisciplinary teams; (f) an understanding of professional and ethicalresponsibility; (g) an ability to

Conference Session

Biology in Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kurt Rosentrater, USDA-ARS; Kasiviswanathan Muthukumarappan

Tagged Divisions

Biological & Agricultural

requirements currently in place. Therefore, it is beneficial to examine othermechanisms for incorporating biorefinery instruction, either as individual topics, components, orunits that can be used as specific learning modules, into existing coursework. Many approacheshave been found to be quite successful vis-à-vis augmenting engineering instruction by insertingadditional materials into mainstream instruction [62]. Addressing engineering ethics is a primeexample. Some avenues that have been shown to work well include integrating focusedcomponents (theory as well as case study analyses) into specific technical courses [63-67],examining issues during technical problem solving in specific technical courses [68], issues andtopics for review during

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Technical Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kumar Mallikarjunan, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Anand Lakshmikanth, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; John Cundiff, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Andrew Fulton, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Tagged Divisions

Biological & Agricultural

AC 2008-2065: A SPIRAL CURRICULUM APPROACH TO THEIMPLEMENTATION OF INSTRUMENTATION IN BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMSENGINEERINGKumar Mallikarjunan, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Dr. Kumar Mallikarjunan is an associate professor in Biological Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech. He is interested in understanding and implementing a spiral theme based engineering curriculum for the Biological Systems Engineering program, engineering ethics, and promotion of undergraduate research.Anand Lakshmikanth, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Mr. Anand Lakshmikanth, doctoral student in Biological Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech, has been actively engaged in learning about

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Technical Session II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Frankie Santos Laanan, Iowa State University; Balaji Narasimhan, Iowa State University; Monica H. Lamm, Iowa State University; Carlos Lopez, Iowa State University ; Dimitra Lynette Jackson, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

Biological & Agricultural

see connection among multiple disciplines. • I am good at applying knowledge from different areas to solve current problems. • I am comfortable thinking about ideas and beliefs different from my own. • I have a good understanding of career choices and options in my discipline or field of study. • I understand ethics that apply to my discipline. • I can effectively apply the scientific method and develop a procedure to address a research problem. • I am good at analyzing and interpreting data generated from analytical procedures. • I am good at asking questions that help clarify the problem. • I have a good idea of the type of depth of information that should be included in an excellent

Conference Session

Strategies to enhance student learning

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ann D.. Christy, Ohio State University; Oladiran Fasina, Auburn University

Tagged Divisions

Biological & Agricultural

, teamwork, ethics, life-long learning, knowledge of contemporary issues, and anappreciation for the impact of engineering within global and social contexts. "Portfolios...offerthe most comprehensive information for measuring many outcomes and are conducive toevaluating professional skills" (Shuman et al., 2005).The constructivist pedagogical approach implicit in these ePortfolio applications enables studentsto generate their own meaning while also allowing faculty assessment of student performance inindividual courses and over a longer undergraduate career. A high quality ePortfolio combinesthe attributes of social networking media, blogs, and more traditional paper-based portfolios.They include artifacts that serve as evidence of achievement, and

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Education Technical Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Evan T. Curtis, Univeristy of Nebraska, Lincoln; Abby M. Kelly, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Johnathan Ian Edward McCoy, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; David Jones, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Dennis D. Schulte P.E., University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Tagged Divisions

Biological & Agricultural

An Understanding Design a System, Function on Identify,of Mathematics, Conduct of Professional Component, or Teams Including Formulate, andPhysics and the Experiments, as and Ethical Process to Meet Multi-disciplinary Solve EngineeringEngineering well as to Analyze Responsibility Desired Needs Teams ProblemsSciences and Interpret

Conference Session

Biology and Engineering

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ramana Gosukonda, Fort Valley State University; Masoud Naghedolfeizi, Fort Valley State University; Sanjeev Arora, Fort Valley State University

Tagged Divisions

Biological & Agricultural

course titled “Introduction to Bioinformatics (CSIS 3200)” hasbeen developed to serve as a major elective course for computer science and information systemsas well as biology majors. This is a lecture-based, computer-assisted course with hands-onapproaches to bioinformatics topics.The main objective of the course is to provide students with both theory and practicalapplications of the subject. Along with stressing the basic knowledge of the key concepts andmethods needed for data analysis, the course also emphasizes the use of standard softwaresystems to access, retrieve, and analyze available biological data. Further, the course educatesstudents about career choices and planning as well as legal and ethical issues.This course has been cross

Conference Session

Outreach, recruiting, and retention

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tim Foutz P.E., University of Georgia

Tagged Divisions

Biological & Agricultural

the multi-dimensional historic perspectives and conditions that affect problem  What are the diversity in ethics among the social units/populations  Various conditions of problems  What are the conditions and potential conditions that affect future behavior, characteristics, & functions of a problem solution  What are the cultural, geographic, economic, etc. conditions  What are the various points of view & value judgment Essential Elements of Analysis  Holism & reductionism analysis must be done together o Determine the needs of the system and how each of these needs interact o Determine the needs of each domain within the system’s and how each of these needs interact o Determine how

Conference Session

Bioengineering laboratories: Bringing research into the classroom

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rupa Iyer, University of Houston (CoE)

Tagged Divisions

Biological & Agricultural

the real world. With a combination of field experience, wet and in silico labs, thestudents will gain a unique perspective on modern day science. In addition, the modular natureof this curriculum makes it very flexible to integrate it into microbiology, environmental biology,biotechnology, and chemistry.3. Project Plan Page 12.322.3Currently the biology department offers only one course, “Principles of Biotechnology” thatsurveys molecular methods used in modern biotechnology. Guest presentations on legal, ethical,medical and business aspects of biotechnology cover the relevance of biotechnology in this field.However, it does not discuss the

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Technical Session II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Leigh Wolfe, Virginia Tech; Nicholas M Holden, University College Dublin; Demetres Briassoulis, Agricultural University of Athens; Francisco Ayuga, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, BIPREE Research Group; Giacomo Scarascia Mugnozza, University of Bari, Italy

Tagged Divisions

Biological & Agricultural

. Ramírez, UPM animal or plant housing proposed above. Materials used in the construction, type of energy supplied, management of waste produced…instrumentation – Measurement: Strain G. Vox, UBbasic measurements (stresses and pressures Á. Ramírez, UPM inference) temperature. Device: Strain gauges, semiconductors, RTDs, thermocouples, thermistors. Application: Structural (animal or plant housing)engineering ethics

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Education Technical Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chehra Aboukinane; Daniel N. Moriasi, USDA-ARS; Ann L. Kenimer, Texas A&M University; Kim Dooley, Texas A&M University; James DUPE Linder, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Biological & Agricultural

students demonstrate a set of learningoutcomes. Further, the EAC criteria require outcomes be regularly assessed and evaluated.ABET learning outcomes (known as ABET a-k) mainly focus on 1) understanding andknowledge of math, science and engineering principles, 2) experimentation and Page 23.613.2interpretation of data 3) engineering design, 4) teaming, 5) problem solving, 6)understanding of ethical standards, 7) communication skills, 8) an understanding of thesocietal impact of engineering solutions, 9) a commitment to life-long learning, 10)knowledge of contemporary issues, 10 and ability to engage in life-long learning.As