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Fulfilling the CE BOK2 - Case Studies

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Sutterer, Rose Hulman Institute Of Technology

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Civil Engineering

Page 15.1212.324 – Professional & Ethics as outcomes that may be challenging for programs to fully implement.The purpose of this paper is to provide a summary of how the civil engineering curriculum atRose-Hulman Institute of Technology (RHIT) compares with the BOK2 outcomes associatedwith the baccalaureate degree.Institutional ProfileRose-Hulman is an undergraduate-focused engineering college offering baccalaureate degrees inengineering, math, science and economics. RHIT also offers Master’s degrees in mostdepartments. Located in Terre Haute, Indiana, RHIT was founded in 1874 and has a populationof approximately 1,900 students, the majority of whom are seeking baccalaureate degrees inengineering and are traditional post-secondary learners

Conference Session

Innovative Pedagogies for Facilitating Student-driven Learning Experiences

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allen C. Estes, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; John W. Lawson, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

studios, materialsof construction, general education courses, and the necessary calculus and physics courses thatare prerequisites for their first ARCE courses in statics and mechanics of materials. The result,as determined by exit interviews with the department head, was that ARCE freshmen did not feellike they were part of the department and were often dropping out or changing majors prior totaking their first ARCE course. Other than their ARCE faculty advisor who the freshman arerequired to see quarterly, these students had no contact with the ARCE faculty. The obvioussolution was to include an ARCE course in the curriculum that would remedy this and inspire thefreshmen for the structural engineering curriculum that laid ahead.The ARCE program

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Notable Topics in Civil Engineering Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Derek G. Williamson, University of Alabama; Kenneth J. Fridley, University of Alabama; W. Edward Back, University of Alabama

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

the students in their portfoliocreation and to develop an expectation for and appreciation of the graduation portfolio within thestudent culture. The most critical of these was the requirement of the class portfolio. This gavethe students practice in selecting artifacts and writing reflective statements. The class portfoliorequirement was also a very effective means of integrating the graduation portfolio buildingprocess throughout the program. Additional support included: (a) faculty led graduationportfolio preparation and review/feedback sessions in the capstone design class, (b) thedevelopment of a portfolio template to insure minimum expectations and standards were met forportfolio completeness, (c) student societies preparing and selling

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Expanding Access and Opportunities for M/30

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Civil Engineering

, general chemistry; general chemistry chemistry, general chemistry statics, strength of materials, thermodynamics, at least one additional an earth science, fluid mechanics, area of basic science a biological science electric circuits, fluid mechanics engineering economicsTechnical proficient in 2 of the 3 basic reach the design level in knowledge of four civil environmental issues associatedBreadth curriculum areas: one of 4

Conference Session

Capstone and Collaborations in Civil Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicholas Andres Brake, Lamar University

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Civil Engineering

dynamics. He currently teaches a wide array of courses that includes statics, reinforced concrete design, structural analysis, and materials engineering. Dr. Brake actively integrates project based and peer assisted learning pedagogies into his curriculum. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 A pre-capstone junior-level structural and materials design project for civil engineering students: glue laminated timber designAbstractSenior level civil engineering students in our department often struggle in the early stages oftheir capstone senior design project because of their unfamiliarity with building codes and designphilosophies, and often lack an ability to solve open-ended design problems

Conference Session

Innovative Assessment Techniques in Civil Engineering Courses

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven J. Burian, University of Utah; Shannon K Reynolds

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

need. It can beexpected that allowing for a holistic sustainability curriculum within the engineering programthat introduces sustainability concepts early on and carries the concepts throughout theireducational tenure will produce an increasingly grounded understanding and confidence in thesubject. Thus, introducing sustainable development within the capstone project is a goodbeginning, but without a strong foundation in sustainability concepts with a comprehensivecourse its impact on deeper learning and competency is constrained.ConclusionThis paper presented a sustainability module for civil engineering education that incorporated theuse of the ISI Envision Rating System. The module integrates lessons on fundamentalsustainability concepts

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sami Maalouf, California State University, Northridge; Anwar Alroomi, California State University, Northridge

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Civil Engineering

Sami Maalouf, Ph.D., P.E.* Anwar Alroomi, Ph.D. California State University, Northridge. College of Engineering and Computer Science * Corresponding author: sami.maalouf@csun.eduABSTRACTThis paper establishes an approach for integrating civic engagement and service learning intofreshman courses and senior capstone classes within civil engineering and constructionmanagement (CECM). The aim is to help produce an environment where students learn from eachother while on internship. This may create a greater synergy between their coursework and actualcommunity projects.The CECM curriculum prepares students to be operative members in the society’s infrastructure.As such, CECM

Conference Session

Fostering Transformational Change in Civil Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William J. Davis P.E., The Citadel; Simon Thomas Ghanat P.E., The Citadel; Kevin C Bower P.E., The Citadel

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

development in engineering students. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 An Evaluation of Direct and Indirect Measures for Assessment of Professional Skills in an Undergraduate Civil Engineering CurriculumIntroductionThe undergraduate Civil Engineering curriculum at The Citadel emphasizes preparation ofgraduates to serve as principled leaders in design, construction, maintenance and operation of thebuilt-environment. In support of this vision, department faculty adopted a series of outcomesfocusing on the professional skills needed to prepare graduates for successful engineeringcareers. Course material is provided recurrently within the curriculum that emphasizes studentdevelopment of

Conference Session

The Senior Experience: Capstone and Beyond

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Large Seagrave

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Civil Engineering

curriculum capstone courses in Civil and other engineering disciplines attempt tofulfill a host of objectives. Most notably, they incorporate design projects and teamwork tofulfill specific criteria of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).They provide their students with an opportunity for synthesis, employing the technical skills theyhave learned in the program, and introducing elements of professional practice that will easetheir integration into industry after graduation.In order to meet the needs industry has for young engineers, many universities have incorporatedmock corporate environments and real-world clients into the capstone course. Besides familiaritywith a team work environment and real clients, preparation for

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Educational & Professional Issues of Strategic Importance to the Civil Engineering Profession – and ASCE

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Derek Guthrie Williamson, University of Alabama; Kenneth J. Fridley, University of Alabama

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

depth across the range ofengineering topics implied by the title of the program.The curriculum must include probability and statistics, including applications appropriate to theprogram name; mathematics through differential and integral calculus; sciences (defined asbiological, chemical, or physical science); and engineering topics (including computing science)necessary to analyze and design complex electrical and electronic devices, software, and systemscontaining hardware and software components.The curriculum for programs containing the modifier “electrical,” “electronic(s),”“communication(s),” or “telecommunication(s)” in the title must include advanced mathematics,such as differential equations, linear algebra, complex variables, and

Conference Session

Aspirational Visions of Civil Engineering in 2025 & Policy 465

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Russell, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Gerry Galloway, Univ of Maryland; Thomas Lenox, American Society of Civil Engineers; James O'Brien, American Society of Civil Engineers

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

requiredseminars, additional and redesigned courses, and enhancement of content in currentcourses and formal experience.The committee also decided that the outcome regarding specialized technical knowledgeis best accomplished in a post-graduate program of study. By not including thefulfillment of the technical specialization outcome in the undergraduate program of study,necessary outcomes can be achieved to the required level of achievement withoutrequiring an increase of the undergraduate curriculum beyond four years. Further, thisapproach facilitates program accreditation by delineating the content of the curricula—that is to say, the outcomes expected to be accomplished at the undergraduate level.Licensure Committee:Professional licensure activities

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Innovation in the Civil Engineering Classroom

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Reynaldo Pablo, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

. Page 14.397.7 Figure 4: Curtain wall mock-upConclusionsBuilding curtain walls need to have structural integrity, hence a good design is very significant.A course on curtain wall design in the civil engineering curriculum will be beneficial to thestudents. Civil engineering students who take the course will then have the understanding of thefundamental building physics principles applied in a manner that enables the buildingenvironmental system and the curtain wall to be designed as an integrated, synergetic systemrather than individual components, allowing inhabitants and users to live in a comfortableenergy-efficient indoor space. As a result, this will encourage students to specialize in the fieldof curtain

Conference Session

Where are We Going? The Future of Civil Engineering Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald Harichandran, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

recruit young and idealistic minds interested in contributing toward solvingsome of society’s vital fundamental concerns. The prospect of using emerging technologies toaddress sustainable development has the definite potential of exciting undergraduate students. Several initiatives in this regard are already underway. Stanford University, for instance, isplanning to provide an innovative experience to students by establishing a residential program ina newly constructed “green” dormitory building. The building is expected to showcase sustain-able concepts related to energy, water systems, vehicle refueling, air quality, etc. and serve as a“live-in laboratory.” The new thrusts are driving curriculum reform. Several Big 10+ CEE departments

Conference Session

Sustainable and Urban Development

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sanjaya Senadheera, Texas Tech

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

social and political order in order to arrest the potentially rapid deterioration inthe ecosystem and escalating scarcity of resources. Societies must develop creative andinnovative ways to educate communities, the younger generation in particular, to understand the Page 14.21.2long-term impacts of their actions and to find ways to create a sustainable world order.The term sustainability has generally been used in natural resource situations where ‘long term’is the focus. The US EPA (2007)1 defined sustainability as “the ability of an ecosystem tomaintain a defined/desired state of ecological integrity over time”. However, sustainability

Conference Session

Communication Across the Divisions II: Communication and Transdisciplinary Pedagogies

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey J. Evans, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Amy S. Van Epps, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Michael Thomas Smith; Sorin Adam Matei, Purdue University Polytechnic Institute; Esteban Garcia

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Mechanical Engineering, Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

Lafayette Amy S. Van Epps is an associate professor of Library Science and Engineering Librarian at Purdue Uni- versity. She has extensive experience providing instruction for engineering and technology students, including Purdue’s first-year engineering program. Her research interests include finding effective meth- ods for integrating information literacy knowledge into the undergraduate engineering curriculum. Prof. Van Epps has a BA in engineering science from Lafayette College, her MSLS from Catholic University of America, a M.Eng. in Industrial Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and is currently working on her PhD in Engineering Education at Purdue.Dr. Michael Thomas SmithDr. Sorin Adam Matei

Conference Session

Capstone and Collaborations in Civil Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Glen F Koorey, ViaStrada Ltd.; Mark W. Milke P.E., University of Canterbury; Norb Delatte P.E., Cleveland State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

, professional engineering development and other topics in civil and environmental engineering. He was an Associate Editor for the international research journal Waste Management from 2003-2009, and has been Associate Editor for Civil Engineering and Environmental Systems since 2014. He has a BSc from Harvey Mudd College, a MSc from Univ. Wisconsin—Madison, and a PhD from Carnegie Mellon University, and he is a New Zealand Chartered Professional Engineer. From 2009-2015 he has led the curriculum review process in his department, and has been a leader in curriculum innovations by developing new courses in engineering design, communication skills portfolio, and professional engineering development.Dr. Norb Delatte P.E., Cleveland

Conference Session

Fostering Business and Professional Skills in the Engineering Classroom

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Veera Gnaneswar Gude P.E., Mississippi State University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

followed byan analysis of future water supply needs in view of future population and economic developmentof the city and identification of an appropriate water treatment technique and design. This task isfollowed by design statements for individual unit operations and processes identified inconceptual design report. The final assignment is to design the unit components of the treatmentplant, prepare preliminary engineering drawings of each unit operation, as well as a layout of theentire water treatment facility which shows the integration of the individual unit operations into asingle treatment plant.Table 2. Description of writing assignments in WWE Name Description Conceptual This report addresses the factors requiring

Conference Session

CE Capstone: Innovations in Learning & Assessment

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregg Fiegel, California Polytechnic State University; Jay DeNatale, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

course. We also describethe structure of the new course and the activities that course participants are expected tocomplete. In developing and implementing the new course, we relied extensively on supportprovided by local civil engineering professionals. The local professionals were recruited to assistwith the course so that (1) we could provide realistic design experiences for the students and(2) we could integrate professional practice issues directly into the course curriculum. In thepaper, we describe the specific roles that local professionals play on the instructional team.Both faculty members and local practitioners helped to assess course and program outcomes.We present course and program assessment data in the paper, along with a brief

Conference Session

CE Capstone: Innovations in Learning & Assessment

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charlie Quagliana, University of WIsconsin-Madison; Jeffrey Russell, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Michael Doran, University of WIsconsin-Madison; Rod Hassett, University of WIsconsin-Madison; Greg Harrington, University of WIsconsin-Madison

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

cross-curricular collaboration developed and refined by faculty and mentors. Thefocus of this paper is to delineate and illustrate the evolution of the class resulting in positiveimpacts upon student outcomes and expectations.INTRODUCTIONInstilling an understanding of design and the design process are key aspects of preparing civilengineering students for professional practice. This is the focus of the Capstone Design class atthe University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering(CEE). The evolution of this curriculum has resulted in positive impacts upon student outcomesand expectations as well as helping the department to comply with ABET accreditation criteria.The ABET Civil Engineering (CE) Program criteria

Conference Session

Innovative Assessment Techniques in Civil Engineering Courses

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Katherine Watson, The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina; Joshua Pelkey, AirWatch; Caroline R. Noyes, Georgia Institute of Technology; Michael Owen Rodgers, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

student's perspective. in American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference. 2012. San Antonio, TX.9. MacRae, J.D. Introducing elements of sustainability into formal and informal environmental engineering education. in American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference & Exposition. 2011. Vancouver, BC.10. Mueller Price, J., et al. Integrating sustainability principles in undergraduate engineering curriculum: A home for environmentally responsible engineering. in American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference. 2012. San Antonio, TX.11. Stasinopoulos, P., Whole System Design: An Integrated Approach to Sustainable Engineering. 2009

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Aspirational Visions of Civil Engineering in 2025 & Policy 465

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Evans, Bucknell University; Daniel Lynch, Dartmouth College; David Lange, University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

applicationof social sciences in civil engineering courses such as transportation, environmentalengineering and in a capstone design course. Page 12.1461.12Both outcomes require an engineering student to have achieved proficiency at Level 3“Application” of Bloom’s taxonomy. It is assumed that this is achieved as part of theBachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.How does a program achieve these outcomes? How does this change the currentsmorgasbord of humanities and social science electives from which our students choose?These and other issues remain to be explored further. Certainly, the role of humanitiesand social sciences in the curriculum is not a new

Conference Session

Attracting and Retaining Students in Civil Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sameer Hamoush P.E., North Carolina A&T State University; Ellie H. Fini, North Carolina A&T State University; Mahour Mellat Parast, University of North Carolina, Pembroke; Sanjiv Sarin, North Carolina A&T State University

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Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer in North Carolina. Page 22.1448.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 The Effect of Project-Based Learning (PBL) on Improving Student Learning Outcomes in Transportation EngineeringABSTRACT This paper discusses the results of an ongoing study on the effect of project-basedlearning (PBL) on students’ learning outcomes in Transportation Engineering, a required juniorlevel course in the Civil Engineering curriculum. The course was taught in 2008, 2009, and2010 by the same instructor. The course was transformed from a lecture-based course to aproject

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

solving problems,so that they can later apply this knowledge to engineering system design.Of course, an inductive discussion (the “why”) about the inductive teaching/learningapproach is of value, but a deductive discussion (the “how”) on inductive teaching is alsoimportant. Certainly, there are many different ways to teach design effectively; thebalance of this paper attempts to illustrate some specific successful teaching techniquesthat seem to improve the learning environment in the authors’ hydraulic structures designcourse.Course ExampleAlong with the philosophical ideas just discussed, the development of the hydraulicstructure design course illustrated here was based upon three general principles: 1)integrating lab and lecture topics, 2

Conference Session

Capstone and Collaborations in Civil Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Conrad, Portland State University; William A Kitch P.E., Angelo State University; Tori Rhoulac Smith, Howard University; Kenneth W. Lamb P.E. Ph.D, California State Polytechnic University - Pomona; Timothy James Pfeiffer P.E., Foundation Engineering, Inc.

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

materials, we are also currently developing webcasts that present the mostimportant ideas from each unit in a more engaging format.4.2 Use of the MaterialsThe project materials are designed for flexibility in several ways. They can be integrated at anylevel of the curriculum, matching units to students' level of engineering knowledge. Currentimplementations have begun as early as a first-semester Introduction to Engineering course andas late as the final term in senior capstone courses. One university is using the materials as thebasis for a curriculum-wide writing-in-the-disciplines program. We believe that adoption in eachyear of the curriculum will enhance effectiveness because students will be continuously exposedto writing principles

Conference Session

Innovations in Civil Engineering Education III

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Hart, United States Military Academy; Steven Kreh, United States Military Academy; Rhett Blackmon, United States Military Academy; Nicholas Melin, United States Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

, according to Marchese and others, is an elusive goal. This paper explains a techniquedeveloped and implemented by several Civil Engineering faculty members teaching structuralmechanics, analysis, and design at the United States Military Academy in the Spring, 2009 andthe Fall, 2009 terms to encourage mastery of critical skills and transfer of these skills tosubsequent courses. The concept is called “Problem Set Zero” to stress the fact that the materialbeing evaluated is from the prior course(s) and must be mastered before a student beginsProblem Set One.1. Introduction1.1 Curriculum Structure A common feature of Civil Engineering and other curricula is the establishment ofprerequisite courses which allow students to progress from basic math

Conference Session

Issues in the Professional Practice of Faculty Members in Civil Engineering

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea Welker, Villanova University; Frank Falcone, Villanova University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

need for life-long learning 7. demonstrate an interest in liberal arts and the Judaeo-Christian humanistic tradition.CEE Professional Practice is the most heavily assessed course in our curriculum. The followingABET criteria are assessed in this course:d. an ability to function on multidisciplinary teamsf. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilityh. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global,economic, environmental, and societal contexti. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learningj. a knowledge of contemporary issuesIn addition, a portion of the ASCE program criteria is assessed as well. Specifically, the

Conference Session

Hey You: Effectively Engaging Students in the Classroom

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey A. Laman, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Mary Lynn Brannon, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Irene B. Mena, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

curriculum, an increased responsibility for self-directed learning is highly desirable. Students about to embark on a career must independently beable to meet professional development demands in a rapidly changing engineering environment.Students who arrive in class with assigned reading completed, notes reviewed, and prepared forclassroom activities are developing the ability to be self-directed learners. Limited classroomcontact time can be much more effectively utilized by focusing on concepts and applicationsidentified by students as needing further review and explanation. This paper describes changesimplemented to a Civil Engineering “Structural Design of Foundations” course at a Penn StateUniversity’s College of Engineering. These included

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Techniques in the Classroom

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jayne Marks, University of Pittsburgh; Kevin J. Ketchman, University of Pittsburgh; David R. Riley II, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Lisa Riley Brown, Penn State University; Melissa M. Bilec, University of Pittsburgh

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

reflect the views of the NationalScience Foundation.References1. Sams, A. and J. Bergmann, Flip your students' learning.(student-centered flipped learning), 2013, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development: Alexandria. p. 16.2. Goodwin, B. and K. Miller, Evidence on flipped classrooms is still coming in. Educational Leadership, 2013. 70(6): p. 78-80. Page 24.1295.123. Toto, R. and H. Nguyen. Flipping the work design in an industrial engineering course. in 39th Annual Frontiers in Education Conference: Imagining and Engineering Future CSET Education. 2009. San Antonio, TX.4. Zappe, S., et al

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Fostering Business and Professional Skills in the Engineering Classroom

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashraf Badir P.E., Florida Gulf Coast University; Long Duy Nguyen P.E., Florida Gulf Coast University; Robert O'Neill P.E., Florida Gulf Coast University; Kristoph-Dietrich Kinzli, Colorado School of Mines; Simeon J. Komisar, Florida Gulf Coast University; Jong-Yeop Kim, Florida Gulf Coast University

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Civil Engineering

redesign for Ponce de Leon Park, http://www.nbc-2.com/story/28718195/fgcu-students-reveal-redesign-for-ponce-de-leon-park23. Schmidt, D. E. and Clark, R. M., “Improving Student Capstone Experience by Early Exposure and Engagement,” Proceedings of the ASEE 124th Annual Conference and Exposition, Columbus, OH, 2017.24. Al-Dojayli, M., and Czekanski, A., “Integrated Engineering Design Education: Vertical and Lateral Learning,” Journal of Integrated Design and Process Science, Vol. 21, Issue 2, pp. 45-59, 2017.25. Fries, R., Cross, B., Zhou, J., and Verbais, C., “How Student Written Communication Skills Benefit during Participation in an Industry-Sponsored Civil Engineering Capstone Course,” Advances in Engineering Education, Vol

Conference Session

High-Impact Teaching and Learning

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jenna Williams, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Mark William Wright LEED Green Associate, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Michael James Deigert, California Polytechnic State University; Anahid Behrouzi, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

compression, tension, or axial force andflexure and (ii) bolted or welded connections. Students develop a familiarity with the strengthand serviceability requirements of AISC 360 Specification for Structural Steel Buildings [1] thatis utilized in structural engineering design practice. Traditional methods of steel design lectureinvolve instruction on the failure modes and design criteria for an individual member orconnection type in isolation without exposing students to the systems-level perspective of howthese components are integrated into a building structure.This introduction section explores innovations in the context of these types of traditionalstructural steel design courses within the groupings of: project-based learning, computersimulation