Conference Session

ChE: Innovations in Student Learning

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Peterson, Lamar University; David Cocke, Lamar University; Jewel Gomes, Lamar University; Hector Casillas, Lamar University; Morgan Reed, Lamar University; Jerry O'Connor, San Antonio College

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2007-2835: HELICAL LEARNING MODEL APPLIED IN AN INDUSTRIALELECTROCHEMISTRY ENGINEERING COURSEEric Peterson, Lamar University Mr. Peterson is presently involved in his Doctoral research at the Department of Chemical Engineering of Lamar University under the supervision of Dr. Cocke. His research theme is Fuel Cell Energy Systems. He has been an Instructor for nineteen years in the faculty of Physics, Math, and Engineering at Highland Community College of Freeport, Illinois.David Cocke, Lamar University Dr. Cocke currently serves as a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Lamar University of Beaumont, Texas. He has also been the Gill Professor of Chemistry and Chemical

Conference Session

ChE: Assessment

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daina Briedis, Michigan State University; Mark Urban-Lurain, Michigan State University; Robert Ofoli, Michigan State University; Dennis Miller, Michigan State University; Jon Sticklen, Michigan State University

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Chemical Engineering

reformation process. In 1997, as a result of this process,ABET adopted Engineering Criteria 2000 (EC2000), which focused on programevaluation based on what is learned rather than what is taught. At the core was acontinuous improvement process driven by the specific and unique missions and goals ofindividual institutions and programs. Questions remain in the minds of most engineeringfaculty and administrators as to whether the requirements of the “new” criteria areaccomplishing their ultimate purpose. Early evidence2 suggests that they are; students arenow better prepared for engineering careers than they were ten years ago.The ABET outcomes-based criteria were also instituted to give engineering programs thefreedom to exercise innovation in

Conference Session

ChE: Innovations in the Classroom

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Raymond, Bucknell University

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2007-438: NON-TRADITIONAL COURSES FOR APPLYING STEMKNOWLEDGETimothy Raymond, Bucknell University Tim received his BS in Chemical Engineering from Bucknell University in 1997 and his PhD from Carnegie Mellon University in 2002. He has taught a variety of courses since starting at Bucknell in 2002. He is interested in improving student learning by directing students to discover their own misconceptions and to learn new material by teaching and 'doing'. Page 12.1109.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Non-Traditional Courses for Applying STEM KnowledgeAbstractScience, Technology

Conference Session

ChE: Assessment

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald Terry, Brigham Young University; W. Vincent Wilding, Brigham Young University; Randy Lewis, Brigham Young University; Danny Olsen, Brigham Young University

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Chemical Engineering

engaged them in critical reflection, integration,application, or other forms of "critical thinking" as compared to 89% of all seniors. However, ina follow-up question, 53% of Chemical Engineering seniors reported that this was very typical inmost or all of their major courses while only 20% of their university counterparts indicated thatthis was very typical. These results suggest that while our department courses comparefavorably with other university programs, there is still room for improvement in engagingstudents in these critical thinking applications.Senior surveys are widely used by most institutions. The value of a senior survey is that studentsstill have things fresh on their minds. Their responses can be more formative in nature.Alumni

Conference Session

ChE: Innovations in Student Learning

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Danial Hohne, University of Michigan; Leeann Fu, University of Michigan; Barry Barkel, University of Michigan; Peter Woolf, University of Michigan

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Chemical Engineering

andacting as a mentor in the writing process.Bibliography1. Schleter W and Bennett R. Using Web-Based Homework in an Introductory Engineering Physics Course. Proc.ASEE, Chicago, IL, 2006.2. Penick, J.E. Creativity and the Value of Questions in STS. Science/ Technology/Society As Reform In ScienceEducation. Robert E. Yager, (ed), University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 1996.3. Wankat PC and Oreovicz FS. Teaching Engineering, https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/News_and_Events/Publications/teaching_engineering/index.html4. Armstrong B. The Imperfect Solutions Homework Format, IEEE Transactions on Education. 38 (3) 258-260.1995.5. Bransford, J.D., A.L. Brown, and R.R. Cocking, eds.. How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School.Expanded edition

Conference Session

ChE: Bioengineering, nanotechnology, and systems engineering in the Classroom

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Danielle Amatore, Oregon State University; Shoichi Kimura, Oregon State University; Alexandre Yokochi, Oregon State University

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Chemical Engineering

Materials Processing (ChE 444/544) was first introduced into the ChE curriculum inFall 1994 and has been taught in every following school year. This course is well developed, butis similar to many nanotechnology–specific courses.19,20 Enrollment has varied between 22 to 36senior undergraduate and graduate students enrolled from chemical engineering, chemistry,physics, and material science. The focus of this course is the application of core chemicalengineering sciences (transport, kinetics, thermodynamics and reactor design) to thin filmprocesses, one important example of which is integrated circuit technology. This approachcreates a mind set in the process engineer to apply engineering skills in problem solving. It isparticularly suited for the

Conference Session

ChE: Innovations in the Classroom

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Bullard, North Carolina State University; Richard Felder, North Carolina State University

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Chemical Engineering

Lake City, UT, 2004. See for information about obtaining and using this instrument.13. M.W. Ohland, M.L. Loughry, R.L. Carter, L.G. Bullard, R.M. Felder, C.J. Finelli, R.A. Layton, and D.G. Schmucker, “The Comprehensive Assessment of Team Member Effectiveness (CATME): A New Peer Evaluation Instrument,” Proceedings of the 2006 ASEE Annual Conference, Chicago, Illinois, June 2006. Information about CATME may be found at .14. R.M. Felder and J.E. Stice, “Tips on Test-Taking,” .15. Bransford, J., Brown, A. L., & Cocking, R. R. (Eds.). (2000). How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School (Expanded edn.). Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 16. J. Heywood, Engineering Education: Research