Conference Session

How to Effectively Teach Using Teams

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norman Dennis, University of Arkansas; Kevin Hall, University of Arkansas

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Civil Engineering

AC 2007-2846: BRIDGING BEAR HOLLOW: A SERVICE LEARNING CAPSTONEDESIGNNorman Dennis, University of Arkansas Norman D. Dennis, Jr., is a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. He is active in both ASCE and ASEE, currently serving as a member of ASCE's committee for faculty development and as a program coordinator for the EcCEEd teaching workshop. Dennis is also a director of the CE division of ASEE and past chair or the Midwest section of ASEE. His research interests include laboratory and field determination of geotechnical material properties for transportation systems and the use of remote sensing techniques to categorize geomaterials

Conference Session

How to Effectively Teach Using Teams

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Riddell, Rowan University; Eric Constans, Rowan University; Kevin Dahm, Rowan University; Jennifer Courtney, Rowan University; Roberta Harvey, Rowan University; Peter Mark Jansson, Rowan University; Paris von Lockette, Rowan University

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Civil Engineering

engineering curricular reform. His research areas include vibration and optimization techniques. In 2005 he was the recipient of the Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award from the Society of Automotive Engineers.Jennifer Courtney, Rowan University Jennifer Courtney is an Assistant Professor in the Writing Arts department at Rowan University, where she teaches first year writing, College Composition II/Sophomore Clinic, and courses on writing assessment. Her research interests include writing in the disciplines (WID), assessment, and information literacy.Kevin Dahm, Rowan University Kevin Dahm is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at Rowan University. He has received the 2002

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching Transportation and Geotechnical Engineering

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Conrad, Portland State University; Timothy James Pfeiffer P.E., Foundation Engineering, Inc.; Tom Szymoniak, Portland State University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

AC 2012-3661: PREPARING STUDENTS FOR WRITING IN CIVIL EN-GINEERING PRACTICEProf. Susan Conrad, Portland State University Susan Conrad is a professor of applied linguistics at Portland State University, where she teaches discourse analysis courses and collaborates with civil engineering faculty and local practitioners to study writing in civil engineering.Mr. Timothy James Pfeiffer P.E., Foundation Engineering, Inc.Mr. Tom Szymoniak, Portland State University Tom Szymoniak is a Civil Engineer with 28 years of professional experience. He is currently a full-time instructor at Portland State University in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. His main area of focus is teaching the underclass students

Conference Session

The Designer of 2020: Innovations in Teaching Design

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mikhail Gershfeld S.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Charles B. Chadwell, California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo; Sean P. Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

toward implementation on a broader scale.This introductory paper outlines the WEI framework as a work in progress vision consisting of aVirtual Classroom, Virtual Laboratory, and Virtual Studio as three pillars of the Virtual LearningEnvironment. At the time of the authorship of this paper, the Virtual Classroom model has beenlaunched and student assessment has been conducted at California Polytechnic State Universitiesat both Pomona and San Luis Obispo. Presented herein are details of the WEI framework, thepedagogy of the packaged curriculum with the available online streaming teaching modules,details of the launched pilot program, and students’ perceptions of the pilot program coursecontent and its delivery through the NEESacademy powered by

Conference Session

Best in 5 Minutes: Demonstrating Interactive Teaching Activities

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Michael A. Butkus, United States Military Academy; Anand Deju Shetty, United States Military Academy; Benjamin Michael Wallen P.E., United States Military Academy; Nathaniel Sheehan, United States Military Academy; Andrew Ross Pfluger, United States Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering

process that is used extensively to removecontaminants from water and air. Environmental engineering faculty typically teach this topic bydescribing mathematical models that are used to quantify adsorption. This approach, by itself,may result in students having an incomplete understanding of adsorption because studentsfrequently have difficulty visualizing scientific phenomena such as the mass transfer process thatoccurs during adsorption. A hands-on laboratory experiment (cf. Speitel, 2001) where studentscollect and analyze adsorption data, may enhance students’ understanding of adsorption.Undeniably, hands-on experiences help students develop a deeper understanding of principlesstudied in and out of the classroom (Butkus et al., 2004; Pfluger

Conference Session

Best in 5 Minutes: Demonstrating Interactive Teaching Activities

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Sotonye Ikiriko, Morgan State University; Ayodeji B. Wemida; Steve Efe, Morgan State University; Mehdi Shokouhian, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University; Jumoke 'Kemi' Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University

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Civil Engineering

Infrastructure Engineering Research (CATIER) at Morgan State University and the director of the Civil Engineering Undergraduate Laboratory. He has over eighteen years of experience in practicing, teaching and research in civil engi- neering. His academic background and professional skills allows him to teach a range of courses across three different departments in the school of engineering. This is a rare and uncommon achievement. Within his short time at Morgan, he has made contributions in teaching both undergraduate and graduate American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021

Conference Session

Best in 5 Minutes: Demonstrating Interactive Teaching Activities

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Ruth Abigail Mower, United States Military Academy; Erick Martinez P.E., United States Military Academy; Landon M. Raby, United States Military Academy; John Boyle, United States Military Academy, West Point; Andrew Ross Pfluger, United States Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering

domestic levels, results from or intersects with environmental technologies. MAJ Mower teaches EV350 and EV450, required courses for cadets in the environmental engineering sequence.Major Erick Martinez P.E., U.S. Military Academy Erick Martinez is a Major in the United States Army and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry & Life Science at the United States Military Academy. He is a 2007 graduate of the United States Military Academy with a B.S. in Environmental Engineering and a 2016 graduate of the Univer- sity of Florida with an M.E. in Environmental Engineering. He is a registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Florida and teaches General Chemistry, Environmental Engineering for

Conference Session

Teaching and Assessing Sustainability and Life Long Learning

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diane L. Bondehagen, Florida Gulf Coast University; Claude Villiers, Florida Gulf Coast University; Yusuf A Mehta, Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

teaching position at the University of Florida. Dr. Bondehagen is a member of the American Geophysical Union (AGU), the American Water Resources Association (AWRA) and American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE). Her current research interests are in engineering education and contaminant transport/remediation.Dr. Yusuf A Mehta, Rowan University Dr. Mehta is an Associate Professor at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rowan University. Dr. Mehta has extensive experience in teaching pavement materials and pavement systems. Dr. Mehta has published several technical and educational papers in leading professional organizations

Conference Session

Best in 5 Minutes: Demonstrating Interactive Teaching Activities

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Anthony Battistini, Angelo State University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering

) and George Mason University (2014-2017). Throughout his career, his primary responsibility as a faculty member has been teaching students, for which he aspires to provide them with a quality and enjoyable experience. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Yielding and Fracture in Steel Design: From Trash-Bags to TreasureAbstractWhen explaining the concept of yielding and fracture to steel design students, it is best to use avisual demonstration to characterize the behavior. While performing a steel tension coupon testor full steel bolted connection test would be ideal, it is not always possible to include

Conference Session

Best in 5 Minutes: Demonstrating Interactive Teaching Activities

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Daniel Hochstein, Manhattan College

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering

Paper ID #28504Mechanics of Reinforced Concrete Beams – The Whole is Greater than theSum of its PartsDr. Daniel Hochstein, Manhattan College Dr. Daniel Hochstein is an Assistant Professor at Manhattan College and he received his PhD from Columbia University in 2013. He teaches civil engineering courses in the areas of engineering mechan- ics and materials, probability and statistics, and structural design.His research interests include studying the mechanical and thermal properties of lightweight concrete and performing accelerated weathering, durability, and aging tests on civil engineering materials

Conference Session

Best in 5 Minutes: Demonstrating Interactive Teaching Activities

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Scott A Civjan P.E., University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering

provided in order to show the range of topics that have beenincluded in this class, but the overall planning and organization would be applicable to anyconstruction site field trip.IntroductionThe use of field trips has been shown to be an effective method of teaching so long as the trip isplanned and implemented effectively (1-3). Field trips to construction sites for design classes candirectly relate class assignments to real structures, giving students a perspective on theinteraction between disciplines (owner, architect, construction managers, sub-contractors andengineers), and boosting confidence of engineering students. However, to maximize theirpotential, tours should be implemented with purpose and relate directly to class material

Conference Session

Teaching and Assessing Sustainability and Life Long Learning

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey C. Evans P.E., Bucknell University; Michelle Oswald Beiler P.E., Bucknell University; Akmal S Daniyarov; Christopher Adam Kulish

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

concepts and data analysis very well. Overall, less than fiveout of ninety students could define soil liquefaction before the module. Afterwards, almost allstudents could describe causes and effects of liquefaction, but like in other teaching settings,students showed different levels of interest. Some answered questions without raising their handswhile others sat quietly and watched events unfold. In any case, it is advisable for the instructorto come up with different incentives to encourage equal student participation.During both lecture and laboratory sessions, visual aids were found to be effective in relayingnew concepts to students. YouTube videos were used and students seemed to relate tomultimedia form of presentations.Sustainability

Conference Session

Best in 5 Minutes: Demonstrating Interactive Teaching Activities

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Benjamin Michael Wallen P.E., United States Military Academy; Michael A. Butkus, United States Military Academy; Nathaniel P. Sheehan, United States Military Academy; Andrew Ng, United States Military Academy; Andrew Ross Pfluger, United States Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering

. Plante, and J. A. Starke, “Long-term impact on environmental attitudes and knowledge assessed over three semesters of an environmental engineering sequence,” American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, #26444, Tampa, Florida, 15-19 June 2019.[6] L. Ballard and R. Felder, “A student-centered approach to teaching material and energy balances 2. Course delivery and assessment,” Chemical Engineering Education, vol. 41, pp. 167-176, 2007.[7] D. Ramirez Hernandez, “Solving Material Balance Problems at Unsteady State Using a Remote Laboratory in the Classroom,” American Society for Engineering Education, 2013.[8] K. Apostolou, “Effectiveness of blended learning for an energy balance course

Conference Session

Teaching and Assessing Sustainability and Life Long Learning

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claire L. Antaya, Arizona State University; Melissa M. Bilec, University of Pittsburgh; Piervincenzo Rizzo, University of Pittsburgh; Amy E. Landis, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

their implementation into three collaborative courses, Introduction toNondestructive Evaluation and Structural Health Monitoring (NDE), Design for theEnvironment (DfE), and Green Buildings: Design and Construction (GB), that have beendesigned to enhance the learning of sustainability concepts. Pre- and post-assessment surveyswere administered to assess changes in student perceptions of sustainability concepts andapplications over a four-year period. Survey results present changes in perceptions ofsustainability concepts and applications over time as a result of the active and experientiallearning units and classes. The concurrent teaching of these sustainability units and classes atUPitt and ASU enhanced student collaboration within and across

Conference Session

The Designer of 2020: Innovations in Teaching Design

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew W. Roberts P.E., University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Michael K. Thompson, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Philip J. Parker P.E., University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Barb A. Barnet, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

out under that grant includedthe planning of a civil engineering curriculum with an infrastructure theme. As part of the plan-ning process for the new curriculum, the team of faculty members created a framework of the I2Iclass to be taken by sophomores. This class was intended to provide students with a better un-derstanding of the challenges to be faced in improving, securing, and maintaining the nationalinfrastructure. Part of the planned course included student evaluation of infrastructure compo-nents in local communities from direct observation.In 2008, three faculty members from the department were awarded an NSF Course, Curriculum,and Laboratory Improvement (CCLI) grant (DUE 0837530) to create and teach the I2I courseplanned under the

Conference Session

Teaching and Assessing Sustainability and Life Long Learning

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Katherine Watson, Georgia Institute of Technology; Elise M. Barrella, James Madison University; Thomas A. Wall, Georgia Institute of Technology; Caroline R. Noyes, Georgia Institute of Technology; Michael O. Rodgers, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

Infrastructure Research Group (IRG). She also completed a teaching certificate and was actively involved with the Center for the En- hancement of Teaching and Learning (CETL) at Georgia Tech. Her academic interests focus on two primary areas of sustainable transportation: (1) community-based design and planning and (2) strategic planning and policy development. Dr. Barrella is also interested in investigating how to best integrate these research interests into classroom and project experiences for her students.Mr. Thomas A. Wall, Georgia Institute of TechnologyDr. Caroline R. Noyes, Georgia Institute of TechnologyDr. Michael O. Rodgers, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Michael Rodgers is a research professor in the Georgia

Conference Session

Inquiry, Inclusivity, and Integration

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Harshdutta I Pandya, Rowan University; Yusuf Mehta P.E., Rowan University; Andrae Francois, Rowan University Center for Research and Education in Advanced Transportation Systems (CREATEs); Dan Offenbacker, Rowan University, Center for Research and Education in Advanced Transportation Engineering Systems (CREATEs)

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

Paper ID #28370Inclusive Learning Approach to Teach Concepts of Pavement ManagementSystems to Seniors and Graduate Students in Civil EngineeringMr. Harshdutta I PANDYA, Rowan University Harshdutta Pandya is a Research Associate at Rowan University. He began attending the university in the Fall 2014 and completed M.S in Civil Engineering in Fall 2016. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Civil Engineering. The focus of his research includes repair and retrofitting of reinforced concrete structures and pavements, finite element analysis of steel, concrete and pavement structures and rheology durability of cement and asphalt

Conference Session

Communication Across the Divisions I: Communication in Engineering Disciplines

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mike Ekoniak, Virginia Tech; Molly Scanlon, Virginia Tech; M. Jean Mohammadi-Aragh, Mississippi State University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Paper ID #13867Teaching Peer Review of Writing in a Large First-Year Electrical and Com-puter Engineering Class: A Comparison of Two MethodsMr. Mike Ekoniak, Virginia TechMolly Scanlon Scanlon, Virginia Tech Molly J. Scanlon is an Assistant Professor at Nova Southeastern University where she teaches undergrad- uate and graduate writing courses. She received her PhD in Rhetoric and Writing from Virginia Tech. Her research interests include visual rhetoric, public rhetoric, and writing across the disciplines.M Jean Mohammadi-Aragh, Mississippi State University Dr. Jean Mohammadi-Aragh is an assistant research professor with a

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yusuf A Mehta, Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

Paper ID #21148A Project-based Learning Method to Teach Concepts of Viscoelasticity and itsApplications to Seniors and Graduate Students in Biomedical, Civil, Chemi-cal, and Mechanical EngineeringDr. Yusuf A Mehta, Rowan University Dr. Mehta is a Professor at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rowan University. Dr. Mehta has extensive experience in teaching pavement materials and pavement systems. Dr. Mehta has published several technical and educational papers in leading professional organizations. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 A Project Based Learning

Conference Session

Your Best in 5 Minutes: Demonstrations of Hands-On and Virtual In-Class Teaching Aids

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles D. Facciolo, Daedalus Structural Engineering; Anahid Behrouzi, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

Civil and Mechanical Students with Integrated Hands-on Laboratory Exercises. Proceedings of the 2006 American Society of Engineering Education Conference.[5] Kukreti, A.R. (1999). Use of Small-Scale Models Testing Laboratory to Teach Structural Dynamics. Proceedings of the 1999 American Society of Engineering Education Conference.[6] Riley, C.R., Millar J.D., Lozano, S., and St. Clair, S. Using Mobile Devices to Teach Structural Dynamics and Structural Health Monitoring. Proceedings of the 2016 American Society of Engineering Education Conference.[7] Jacquot, R., Anderson, J., and Walrath, D. (2009). Damped Beams: A Versatile Matlab Script for the Animation of a Variety of Beam Vibration Problems. Proceedings of the 2009 American

Conference Session

Your Best in 5 Minutes: Demonstrations of Hands-On and Virtual In-Class Teaching Aids

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth G. Jones, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Mostafa Soltaninejad, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Claudia Ponce de Leon

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

College of Engineering and the 2014 Engineers Without Borders-USA Peter J. Bosscher Faculty Advisor Award for Outstanding Leadership.Mr. Mostafa Soltaninejad, University of Nebraska, Lincoln Currently, I am a graduate student and studying Transportation Engineering at the University of Nebraska- Lincoln. My research focuses on using 360 videos and virtual reality for laboratory teaching in traffic engineering. Previously, I have received my B.Sc. degree in Civil Engineering and M.Sc. degree in Highway and Transportation Engineering from Iran. The title of my M.Sc. thesis was ”Feasibility of using coal waste powder in roller compacted concrete pavements”.Claudia Ponce de Leon Claudia Ponce de Leon is currently a junior

Conference Session

Your Best in 5 Minutes: Demonstrations of Hands-On and Virtual In-Class Teaching Aids

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Willi Brand, University of California, Irvine; Joel Lanning P.E., University of California, Irvine

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

distributions in Newport Bay and the Tijuana River Estuary will evolve considering sea level rise and long-term climatic and land use changes. Matthew has been a TA for 3 years and is passionate about improving students writing and communication abilities through the use of innovative teaching techniques.Dr. Joel Lanning P.E., University of California, Irvine Dr. Joel Lanning specializes in seismic design of civil structures such as bridges and buildings. His research focuses on the development of tools and methods used in structural design and those used in experimental physical testing aimed at improving structural resilience during an earthquake. Lanning is passionate about teaching and is also focused on research

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allen L. Jones PE, South Dakota State University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

multiple laboratorysections. Laboratory sections were taught by the same Teaching Assistant to avoid epistemicvariation. The laboratory data was collected the first week by the students and subsequentlyanalyzed in a second week of the laboratory. The students’ reports were submitted for gradingone week after that. Thirty three laboratory reports were evaluated with a resulting average scoreof 2.0 and a standard deviation of 0.9. Therefore, the student outcome for 2007 was achievedand a baseline for future evaluation was established. Although the cutoff was met, the classaverage was exactly at the cutoff score and enhancements were qualitatively deemed advisable toaddress the level 1 performer. Therefore, selected technical aspects of the lecture

Conference Session

Effective Learning Innovations in Civil Engineering Courses

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Akhter Hossain, University of South Alabama; Kevin White, University of South Alabama

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

concretehas been added to Topic 7, which discusses the common properties of concrete and the standardtests to assess these properties. In addition, a discussion on shrinkage cracking of concretestructures, a common problem that affects the durability of bridge decks and pavement structureshas been added to Topic 10, which discusses the durability of concrete structures.CE 315: Civil Engineering Materials LaboratoryCivil Engineering Materials Laboratory (CE 315) is a co-requisite of Civil Engineering Materials(CE 314) course, and the two courses are taught as coordinated courses. While the lectures (CE314) introduce the students to the useful properties of common civil engineering materials, thelaboratory (CE 315) teaches them how to evaluate those

Conference Session

Supporting the Capstone Experience

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Kun Zhang P.E., California State University-Chico; Pablo K. Cornejo, California State University-Chico; Chris Fosen, California State University-Chico

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

. “Developing Technical Writing Skills in the PhysicalChemistry Laboratory: A Progressive Approach Employing Peer Review,” Journal of ChemicalEducation, Vol. 87(1), pp 62-65., 2010.[9] R. M. Felder and R. Brent. Teaching and Learning STEM: a practical guide. John Wiley &Sons, Inc. 2016.[10] D. Kim and W. M. Olson. “Improving student lab report writing performances in materialsand manufacturing laboratory courses by implementing a rhetorical approach to writing,” Proc.122nd ASEE Annu. Conf. and Expo, 2015.[11] R. M. Felder, and R. Brent. "The intellectual development of science and engineeringstudents. Part 2: Teaching to promote growth." Journal of Engineering Education, 93(4), pp.279-291, 2004.Appendix A: Questionnaire Survey and Results PlotsDear

Conference Session

Effective Learning Innovations in Civil Engineering Courses

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Blake Tullis, Utah State University; Steven Barfuss, Utah Stat University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

in the laboratory, the students are also able tosee the effects of pipe velocity and pipe pressure on diffuser port discharge efficiency.They also learn that it can be difficult to build a structure or device exactly like the outputof a computer program indicates. It is one thing to design a perfect widget, but another toask someone else to build it exactly as designed for a reasonable cost.Weir design: In some cases, a more inductive teaching approach is used as new topics areintroduced in the laboratory first. Students are given the opportunity to design, build, andtest a structure with limited knowledge of that specific topic. These design experiencesoften provide students with opportunities for discovery through both their successes

Conference Session

Capitalizing on COVID: Using This Disruptor to Change the Educational Model

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

John Tingerthal P.E., Northern Arizona University; Kaikea Kaoni, Northern Arizona University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

Surveying LabAbstractIn 2020, the COVID pandemic forced educators to pivot to an online teaching modality in themiddle of spring semester. In preparation for a summer offering of a surveying and geomaticsclass, faculty chose to develop a virtual laboratory that could provide a quality, virtual learningexperience for students that would fully meet the course learning outcomes. The resulting virtuallaboratory centered on a series of videos that put the student in a second-person perspective of anote-taker on a survey crew. The modules built around these videos not only allowed for a fullyvirtual delivery of the laboratory, with students participating from as far away as Saudi Arabia,they also ensured full participation of every student, something

Conference Session

Activities and Assessment for “Awkward ABET Outcomes”

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Clifton B. Farnsworth, Brigham Young University; Ronald W. Welch, The Citadel; Michael J McGinnis, University of Texas at Tyler; Geoff Wright, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

Page 23.253.13a specific laboratory component.ASSESSMENTIn the University of Texas at Tyler Civil Engineering department, assessment of programoutcomes is taken very seriously, both to satisfy ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineeringand Technology) accreditation requirements as well as to simply improve the teaching andlearning that occurs within the program. One of the key mechanisms for performing thisassessment process is the collection of embedded indicators, a graded event or a portion of anassignment that directly demonstrates student accomplishment of a program outcome.19Embedded assessments are more efficient than many other methods because they rely on datathat already exists within the academic program.20 Embedded indicator

Conference Session

International Aspects of Civil Engineering

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Crispino, United States Military Academy; Andrew Bellocchio, United States Military Academy; Scott Hamilton, United States Military Academy; Aaron Hill, United States Military Academy; Stephen Ressler, United States Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

modern engineering textbooks and course notes from West Point, access to a widerange of engineering laboratory equipment at NMAA, and exposure to modern teachingtechnology such as whiteboards, smart boards, video projectors, and a computer aided designlab.4 Figure 1: Civil Engineering Faculty—Spring 2008Despite the many benefits for Kabul University and their faculty from teaching part time atNMAA, the rapidly expanding reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan have also created a hugedemand for qualified engineers. Kabul University also struggles to attract and retain high qualityinstructors in this environment. Salaries offered by private engineering firms range from $700 to$3,500 per month depending on the degree of the

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhaoshuo Jiang P.E., San Francisco State University; Alec William Maxwell, San Francisco State University; Zahira H. Merchant, San Francisco State University; Philip Scott Harvey Jr., University of Oklahoma; Nolan Tsuchiya P.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Cheng Chen, San Francisco State University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

reinforce their knowledge byrelating theory to real-world applications. Physical experiments are effective means to deepenstudents’ understanding of the underlying theory. However, access to these elements, especiallyphysical experiments, are not always available due to limitations in equipment, room capacity,scheduling, facility accessibility, laboratory time, and safety considerations. In addition, thelecture and the laboratory section are often ill-connected as they are taught by differentinstructors, making it difficult to keep the quality of teaching consistent among sections and toclosely relate lecture and laboratory materials. Moreover, students often are not given instantfeedback on their performance due to the traditional laboratory