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Innovative Assessment Techniques in Civil Engineering Courses

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Civil Engineering

effectiveness was assessed for the Fall 2013 semester using three formats: (1) a new civilengineering sustainability literacy questionnaire administered before and after the module, (2)quality of application of the Envision Rating System to the project, and (3) instructor reflection.Results from full assessment in the Fall 2013 semester and partial assessment in the Spring 2014semester indicate the module helped introduce students to basic sustainability concepts andEnvision. However, the assessment suggests a stand-alone course within the civil engineeringcurriculum would promote a much deeper understanding of sustainability concepts, motivatingfactors, and broader applications which are beyond the capability of a single capstone designproject

Conference Session

Raise the Bar – Visions for the Future, Bodies of Knowledge, and Accreditation Vicissitudes.

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark William Killgore PE, F.ASCE, D.WRE, American Society of Civil Engineers

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Civil Engineering

or publications related to the future ofengineering education.1. Millennium Project – Engineering for a Changing World, A Roadmap to the Future of Engineering Practice, Research, and Education2. National Academy of Engineering – The Engineer of 2020, Visions of Engineering in the New Century and Educating the Engineer of 2020: Adapting Engineering Education to the New Century3. 5XME and American Society of Mechanical Engineers –Vision 2028 and Vision 20304. American Society of Civil Engineers – The Vision for Civil Engineering in 2025, Achieving the Vision for Civil Engineering in 2025, A Roadmap for the Profession in 2008 and The 21st-Century Engineer: A Proposal for Engineering Education Reform.Note that the views and opinions

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Innovative Techniques in Structural Engineering Courses

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew W. Roberts, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Angela Marie Jones, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Michael K. Thompson, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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Civil Engineering

well.BackgroundUW-Platteville is a mid-sized public university with a sizeable college of engineering. The De-partment of Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE) is one of the largest departments on cam-pus with approximately 475 students. Each student majoring in civil engineering must choose anemphasis area (e.g., construction, geotechnical, etc.). All students take junior-level courses ineach emphasis area and then complete senior-level technical electives in their respective empha-sis areas.As part of recent curriculum revisions, CEE department faculty recently revamped the structuralengineering course sequence as shown in Table 1, which shows courses required of all civil en-gineering students regardless of emphasis area. As can be seen in Table 1

Conference Session

Global Perspective and Experiential Learning in Civil Engineering

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ann E. Jeffers, University of Michigan; Paul A. Beata, University of Michigan; Beverly Ilse Strassmann, University of Michigan

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Civil Engineering

paper presents a detailed analysis of the qualitative dataand offers implications for others wishing to adapt our work.1. IntroductionSeveral universities have recently implemented service learning programs in engineering toaddress shortcomings of traditional engineering classes1. By definition, service learning is apedagogical practice that emphasizes experiential learning through structured communityservice2. Service learning produces a symbiotic relationship between the academic institution andthe community by providing learning experiences for students while satisfying a real need withinthe community. Reflection is a key component of service learning because it instills a deeperunderstanding and awareness of the global and social context in

Conference Session

Raise the Bar – Visions for the Future, Bodies of Knowledge, and Accreditation Vicissitudes.

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen J. Ressler PE, Engineering Encounters; Thomas A. Lenox , Dist.M.ASCE, F.ASEE, American Society of Civil Engineers

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Civil Engineering

Page 24.130.2Task Committee on Accreditation Policies and Procedures from 2009 to 2012; to assess itseffectiveness in fulfilling its charge during this period; and to offer recommendations to ASCE’snew educational and accreditation committees for next steps and future directions. Thus, thispaper is intended to “pass the torch” to the civil engineering professionals who will beaddressing accreditation-related issues related to ASCE’s “Raise the Bar” initiative in the future.ABET Organizational Structure and Governing DocumentsASCE’s strategic engagement with ABET can only be understood in the context of the ABETorganizational structure, as defined in its key governing documents. This structure is summarizedin Figure 1

Conference Session

BOK2 - Influencing Changes to the ABET Civil Engineering Program Criteria and Civil Engineering Curricula

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Donald D. Carpenter, Lawrence Technological University; John V. Tocco JD, Lawrence Technological University

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Civil Engineering

based on a pending 2010 ABET cycle. The concern wasthree-pronged: the first two prongs were generally internal considerations, while the third prongwas external to the Department. 1. Could the Department fully implement the BOK2 in the available time frame, with sufficient thoroughness to improve the curriculum? Under normal circumstances, engineering faculty have a multitude of responsibilities with respect to their courses, research and university service. Adding the adoption of BOK2, which almost doubles the number of program outcomes previously reviewed, seemed a daunting task. 2. Could the Department implement the BOK2 with sufficient understanding and thoroughness to satisfy ABET criteria? Even in perfect

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fouad H. Fouad, University of Alabama, Birmingham; Mohamed Salah Gallow, University of Alabama at Birmingham

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Civil Engineering

environment. Sustainability measures have become anecessity for enhancing human health and the environment. [1] Researchers and policy makers arelooking for ways to incorporate sustainability into the construction industry on a wider scale. Forinstance, the U.S. Green Building Council, one of the leading non-profit organizations promotingsustainability in the building and construction industry, has developed the LEED rating system,which provides a framework for identifying and implementing practical and measurablesolutions for green design, construction, operations, and maintenance. [2]The SRCD course will address sustainability of concrete from a life cycle perspective. The fourkey stages concrete goes through during its life will be covered. These

Conference Session

Research Experience in Stormwater Management

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aimee S. Navickis-Brasch, Gonzaga University; Noel E. Bormann P.E., Gonzaga University; Sue L. Niezgoda P.E., Gonzaga University; Matt Zarecor, Spokane County Stormwater Utility

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Civil Engineering

on the applicability of theproject to meet required learning outcomes as well as survey responses from students and themunicipality. Plans for integrating the BMP monitoring into other university course are alsoconsidered based on related studies as well as survey responses from stormwater practitioners.This paper addresses the following research questions: 1. How can the capstone design course objectives simultaneously meet ABET requirements while also providing students with an increased opportunity to gain experience and skills Page 24.567.2 common to stormwater practitioners? 2. How can a partnership between a university

Conference Session

Research Experience in Stormwater Management

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vinod K. Lohani, Virginia Tech

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Civil Engineering

has published 70+ refereed publications. Page 24.571.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Experiences in Implementing an NSF/REU Site on Interdisciplinary Water Sciences and Engineering during 2007-13 AbstractThis paper summarizes the experiences of the author in implementing a successful NSF/REU Siteon Interdisciplinary Water Sciences and Engineering for 6 years at Virginia Tech. The goal of theSite is to train REU fellows in water research using interdisciplinary projects. Site activitiesincluded: 1) 10-week long research

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Techniques in the Classroom

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Goli Nossoni, Manhattan College

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Civil Engineering

challenged to predict the strength of the “Greencrete” theydeveloped. In addition to introducing students to sustainability concepts, the project developedtheir creativity and critical thinking skills, enabled them to learn concrete design concepts morethoroughly, and provided a challenging yet fun learning environment that they enjoyed.IntroductionCivil engineers are being increasingly expected to develop sustainable solutions to infrastructureand technology problems, yet they may find themselves inadequately prepared to provideanswers.1 In a 2006 study, the rating of new graduates’ knowledge of sustainable principles wasonly 2.8 out of 10, department support for teaching and research in sustainability was 4.7 out of10, and the university

Conference Session

Innovative Pedagogy and Assessment in Civil Engineering Education

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew W Roberts, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Carol Haden, Magnolia Consulting, LLC; Michael K Thompson, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Philip J. Parker P.E., University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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Civil Engineering

Environmental Engineering (CEE) Department at theUniversity of Wisconsin-Platteville recently created an undergraduate course that introduces stu-dents to infrastructure and helps them understand civil and environmental engineering in termsof interconnected systems.The course is intended for sophomore students, and is typically one of the first courses studentstake from the CEE Department. Two of the primary goals of the course are: 1. To introduce the students to the subdisciplines of civil and environmental engineering while emphasizing the interconnectedness between subdisciplines, and 2. To help students think holistically about civil and environmental engineering, including non-technical and societal aspects of engineering.There are

Conference Session

Innovative Pedagogy and Assessment in Civil Engineering Education

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Norb Delatte P.E., Cleveland State University; Joshua Gisemba Bagaka's, Cleveland State University

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Civil Engineering

existing courses. The degree programs included civil engineering, architecturalengineering, civil engineering technology, and construction management. Complete details ofthe research project are provided elsewhere 1.As part of this project, data were gathered from student surveys in the courses where failure casestudies were used. Students were asked specifically about the technical lessons learned, as wellas their response to the case studies. Case study questions were included on homeworkassignments and examinations. Survey questions linked student achievement to learningoutcomes.In addition, some student focus groups were held. Due to logistics, this was only possible atCleveland State University. Student focus group findings are reviewed

Conference Session

Global Perspective and Experiential Learning in Civil Engineering

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John E. Greenleaf P.E., Quinnipiac University; Emils Stires Schnore, Independent construction professional; Patrick M. Strenk P.E., Golder Associates, Inc.

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Civil Engineering

of a key “secondary” benefit with Page 24.225.2students being the (primary) intended recipient. Table 1 lists specific learning outcomescommonly associated with these service-learning activities. It should be noted that the benefit oflearning is not exclusive to students and it is often shared by many if not all of thestakeholders11,12. Table 1: Common Learning Outcomes With Respect to Student Service-Learning Projects Outcome Aspects of the Outcome Increased academic Learning, critical thinking, writing improvement Moral development

Conference Session

BOK2 - Influencing Changes to the ABET Civil Engineering Program Criteria and Civil Engineering Curricula

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John V. Tocco JD, Lawrence Technological University

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Civil Engineering

forth in Figure 1. No. Outcome No. Outcome 1 Mathematics 13 Project Management Breadth in Civil Engineering 2 Natural Sciences 14 Areas 3 Humanities 15 Technical Specialization 4 Social Sciences 16 Communication 5 Materials Science 17 Public Policy Business and Public 6 Mechanics 18

Conference Session

Topics Related to Civil Engineering Curriculum

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles E. Riley, Oregon Institute of Technology; Roger V. Lindgren, Oregon Institute of Technology; Sean St. Clair, Oregon Institute of Technology; David K. Thaemert P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology; Matthew Sleep, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering

program or by allowing a certain numberof credits to count toward both degrees. Based on available data of these 37 programs, 27 allow‘double counting’ of classes towards the BS/MS degree. These double-counted credits rangefrom zero to 11 semester hours, depending on the institution and credits required for the BS andMS degrees separately (see Appendix A).Co-terminal degrees go by a variety of names or are marketed differently depending on theinstitution. Descriptors for the programs include joint, accelerated, integrated, co-terminal,combined, concurrent, 4+1 or blended and nearly all allow for completion of both degrees in fiveyears. The most common shared term used by institutions offering a co-terminal program is“BS/MS.” Most programs require

Conference Session

Topics Related to Civil Engineering Curriculum

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen P. Mattingly, University of Texas, Arlington; Yvette Pearson Weatherton, University of Texas, Arlington; Andrew P. Kruzic P.E., University of Texas, Arlington; Heather L. Frost; Ziaur Rahman, The University of Texas at Arlington

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Civil Engineering

targetedbut limited emphasis on critical thinking. The combined effectiveness of the interventions in thecurriculum is primarily assessed by using the Critical Thinking Assessment Test (CAT©)5,6developed by Tennessee Tech University through National Science Foundation funding (CCLIProgram 0404911). The test is administered during the first year of enrollment in the civilengineering program and during the student’s graduating semester. The authors also report onthe current results of the individual interventions and draw some preliminary conclusions.Case for Critical ThinkingNeedCritical thinking is essential for problem solving; however, much of the current instruction in“problem-solving” relies on a “1-2-3 step” strategy7. For engineers, critical

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin G. Sutterer, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering

”approach of Wiggins and McTighe3. Even though the course instructor felt case-based learningand improvement to desk study learning would be important elements, this course design processwould help set an appropriate amount of learning in these elements. After careful considerationof curricular priorities, the following course learning objectives were identified: Students should be able to 1. demonstrate understanding of basic applications of geology to civil/environmental engineering 2. classify/rate rocks, minerals, and rock mass systems using standard methodology, 3. apply use of a geologic desk study model of a site 4. interpret the results of geologic explorations 5. discern anticipated subsurface

Conference Session

Global Perspective and Experiential Learning in Civil Engineering

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Mueller PE P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Sue Niezgoda P.E., Gonzaga University

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Civil Engineering

Education, “Experiential education is aphilosophy that informs many methodologies in which educators purposefully engage withlearners in direct experience and focused reflection in order to increase knowledge, developskills, clarify values, and develop people's capacity to contribute to their communities.”1 TheExperiential Learning Theory (ELT) highlights “experience” as a key role in the learningprocess.2 The ELT process is an integrated cycle of gaining knowledge through a ConcreteExperience (CE), upon which is the basis for Reflective Observation (RO), followed bygathering these reflections through Abstract Conceptualization (AC) to develop inferences andgenerate new experiences of Active Experimentation (AE).2

Conference Session

Innovative Pedagogy and Assessment in Civil Engineering Education

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Berndt Spittka P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Erik R. Wright PE, U.S. Military Academy; Steven D Hart, U.S. Military Academy; Evan Hansen

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Civil Engineering

test run will be presented as they becomeavailable.The GIC pilot program incorporates Likert and free-response surveys to gauge whether the GICmet the perceived student learning outcomes. The results of those surveys helped to address theproposed research questions. The proposed research questions are: Does the GIC meet itsproposed educational objectives? And, does the GIC meet the previously identified gap incompetition based learning activities for civil engineers?Literature reviewThe problems faced by engineers are no longer purely technical. The problems faced now fallinto several categories. As Hart and Spittka 1 discussed in 2013, purely technical problems,where a solution can be optimized, are being joined by wicked, social-technical

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Innovative Pedagogy and Assessment in Civil Engineering Education

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brock E. Barry PE, U.S. Military Academy

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Civil Engineering

, teaching with technology, and classroomassessment techniques. To-date over 600 individuals from more than 200 different academicinstitutions have attended the ExCEEd program.[1-3] Over each of the past five years, I haveserved as an Assistant Mentor, Mentor, and/or Instructor during the workshop.During the ExCEEd teaching workshop, a series of demonstration classes are provided by theinstructors for the participants. Instructors are hand-selected to deliver an example class in amanner that embodies the principles associated with the workshop. For many years, one of thosedemonstration classes has been delivered by Dr. Al Estes, Professor and Head of theArchitectural Engineering Department at California Polytechnic State University, San LuisObispo

Conference Session

Research Experience in Stormwater Management

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Walter McDonald, Virginia Tech; Randel L. Dymond, Virginia Tech; Vinod K. Lohani, Virginia Tech; Daniel S. Brogan, Virginia Tech; Debarati Basu, Virginia Tech

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Civil Engineering

, sustainable power supply, data collection hardware, and data processing software allwork together to provide real-time 24/7 watershed data. The LEWAS functions as anenvironmental monitoring lab which collects continuous water quality, water flow, and weatherdata and transmits it in real time to a data server, where it is stored and broadcast to the LEWASdata viewing website.The LEWAS lab is composed of an interdisciplinary team from a variety of backgrounds, whoall work together to develop and maintain the lab. There are currently 4 graduate students and 4undergraduate students working in the lab, and in the past the lab has graduated 3 graduatestudents (2 MS, 1 PhD) and 6 undergraduate students, and hosted 5 NSF REU students1-5

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Innovative Teaching Techniques in the Classroom

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James L. Klosky P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Scott M. Katalenich, U.S. Military Academy; Berndt Spittka P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Seamus F. Freyne, Mississippi State University

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Civil Engineering

Page 24.762.3have been generally positive, further high-quality research is needed to validate the overallFlipped Classroom model.Applying Mr. Pink’s research to teaching andlearning in higher education, one mightsimilarly argue that the extrinsic motivationincurred by assigning grades to typicalhomework assignments and quizzes isadequate for learning. However, encouragingintrinsic motivation is much more effective inhelping students to progress up Bloom’sTaxonomy (Bloom) (Overbaugh and Schultz),shown in Figure 1. Following Pink’sargument, in order for students to embracesolving wicked and other complex problems,they must be motivated to do so. What is Figure 1: Bloom's Taxonomy after Overbaugh and

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Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suleiman A. Ashur, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Mohammad Alhassan, Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne

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Civil Engineering

insupporting ABET accreditation of the Civil Engineering program as well other programs in thedepartment are presented.1. IntroductionThe Civil Engineering (CE) program started at Indiana University-Purdue University FortWayne (IPFW) in 2006; the only public program offered in the area that enables students to getexcellent public education while living at home and attending school. In December 2008, theCivil Engineering Assessment Plan (CEAP) was developed and approved, based on thedepartment’s existing “one-assessment-plan-fits-all” format that was developed for all programsin 2004. The assessment plan requires intensive effort to implement and lacks consistency anddocumentation in some aspects of assessment. In order to meet the ABET requirements

Conference Session

Research Experience in Stormwater Management

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Walter McDonald, Virginia Tech; Randel L. Dymond, Virginia Tech; Vinod K. Lohani, Virginia Tech; Daniel S. Brogan, Virginia Tech; Richard Lee Clark Jr., Virginia Western Community College

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Civil Engineering

studentmotivation. This paper builds upon the previous work by describing the implementation ofLEWAS based modules into a senior level hydrology course given in spring 2014 as well as theimplementation into freshman level courses at VWCC. Preliminary results from studentassessment in the VWCC freshman level courses have indicated that the LEWAS modules didincrease student motivation.Design of the LEWAS LabThe LEWAS lab is composed of an interdisciplinary group of researchers from a variety ofbackgrounds all working together to create, maintain and expand the LEWAS lab. Currentlythere are 4 graduate students and 4 undergraduate students working in the lab, and in the past thelab has graduated 3 graduate students (2 MS, 1 PhD), 6 undergraduate students, and

Conference Session

Innovative Assessment Techniques in Civil Engineering Courses

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erik R. Wright P.E., United States Military Academy; Joseph P Hanus, U.S. Military Academy

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Civil Engineering

assessment results will be compared to the 2009and 2011 studies, along with other assessments. It is believed that these results, and thecontinued assessment of the teaching approach at this institution, will provide valuable insight toother programs to help them overcome the challenges of teaching information technologies.IntroductionThe purpose of this paper is to present the results of the assessment of the continued efforts toimprove the learning and teaching of a site design software package in the Civil Engineerprogram at the United States Military Academy. The results are an extension of two previouslypublished papers: Integration of Information Technology Software in a Civil EngineeringProgram (2009, Caldwell et. al.)1 and Integration of

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Innovative Techniques in Structural Engineering Courses

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Civil Engineering

cartridge. The smart pen user must writeon special “dot paper” (see Figure 1b)) that allows the pen to orient itself. The dots arepractically not visible to the naked eye and give the dot paper a slightly gray appearance.a) Smart Pen. b) Writing with Smart Pen on Dot Paper to Create Pencast. Figure 1. Smart Pen and Creating Pencast. Page 24.790.4Figure 2. Pencast Sample Screen Shot Page 24.790.5Compatible DevicesPencasts can be viewed on the several software platforms listed above by any device that canaccess these platforms. The authors have primarily utilized the familiar

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Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Allison Carlson; Travis Jensen, University of Minnesota, Duluth; Andrew Frank Lund, University of Minnesota, Duluth; Eshan V. Dave, University of Minnesota, Duluth; David A. Saftner, University of Minnesota, Duluth

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Civil Engineering

site.One of the City’s projects involves improving a former industrial park to allow newdevelopment. The site, pictured in Figure 1, contains the damaged foundation of a previous plant.Previous investigations recommended that the area be used as a parking lot, with new tenants onthe surrounding area. The goal of this project is to determine a method of using the fine dredgematerial and other locally available waste products as engineered fill for this area. Productsconsidered in project include mine tailings, lime kiln ash, and fly ash. Page 24.918.4Figure 1. Site of former industrial park intended for revitalization.The fine dredge material is

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BOK2 - Influencing Changes to the ABET Civil Engineering Program Criteria and Civil Engineering Curricula

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allen C. Estes, California Polytechnic State University; Thomas A. Lenox , Dist.M.ASCE, F.ASEE, American Society of Civil Engineers

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Civil Engineering

bi-weeklyconference calls, careful study, and two face-to-face meetings, the CEPCTC voted to recommendthe following Proposed Civil Engineering Program Criteria: PROGRAM CRITERIA FOR CIVIL AND SIMILARLY NAMED ENGINEERING PROGRAMS Lead Society: American Society of Civil EngineersThese program criteria apply to engineering programs including "civil" and similar modifiers in theirtitles.1. CurriculumThe program must prepare graduates to apply knowledge of mathematics through differential equations,calculus-based physics, chemistry, and at least one additional area of natural science; apply principles ofprobability and statistics to solve problems containing uncertainty

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Raise the Bar – Visions for the Future, Bodies of Knowledge, and Accreditation Vicissitudes.

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stuart G. Walesh P.E., S. G. Walesh Consulting

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Civil Engineering

,knowledge-skills-attitudes, licensing board, licensure, profession, professional practice,stakeholders, studentsIntroductionThe primary purpose of this paper is to present the recently released Engineering Body ofKnowledge (EBOK),1 describe the process used to construct it, and outline what it isintended to accomplish. Page 24.945.2 1Secondary purposes of the paper are to:  Suggest ways educators might utilize aspects of the EBOK  Indicate how some of the lessons learned2 in developing the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge3 (CEBOK) were applied

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Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Floraliza Bornilla Bornasal, Oregon State University; Shane A. Brown P.E., Oregon State University

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Civil Engineering

) and the degree of abstractness reflected by inscriptions based on Roth,Shaw, and Tobin’s inscriptional chain. This study revealed that the distribution amongstdifferent types of inscriptions contrasted amongst the three types of textual resources. Thesefindings provide insight into ways in which engineering educators may bridge the gap betweenacademic and practical settings: 1) by adopting inscriptions that reflect levels of abstractness oftextual resources utilized in practice, and 2) by introducing a more varied mix of visualrepresentations that span across various different types of inscriptions. Further, this exploratorystudy provides data and a protocol for further exploring the relationships between situatedlearning, contexts, and the