Conference Session

Civil Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Haluk M. Aktan, Western Michigan University; John Stephen Polasek P.E., Western Michigan University; Kevin James Phillips

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Civil Engineering

analyze and interpret data C) An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health, and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability. D) An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams. E) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems. F) An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. G) An ability to communicate effectively. H) The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context. I) A recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in life-long learning. J) A knowledge of

Conference Session

Integration of the Humanities and Social Sciences into Civil Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald W. Welch, University of Texas, Tyler

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Civil Engineering

Graduates have:(a) ability to apply knowledge of math, engineering, and science(b) ability to design and conduct experiments(b) ability to analyze and interpret data(c) ability to design system, component or process to meet needs within realistic constraints such asregulatory, economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, constructability, andsustainability.(d) ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams(e) ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems(f) understanding of professional and ethical responsibility(g) ability to communicate effectively(h) broad education(i) recognition of need by an ability to engage in life-long learning(j) knowledge of contemporary issues(k) ability to use techniques

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First-Year Activities and Peer Review Strategies in Civil Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Civil Engineering

68 66URM = under-represented minorities; Hispanics, Black, Native AmericanThe learning goals for the course were intended to enable students to describe civil engineering,apply engineering ethics, and understand sustainability. Although not an explicit learning goal,some global issues were introduced in the course. Table 2 shows the course components from2010 that included global issues; similar elements were also present in 2009. In 2008 and 2006the course did not include the sustainability module. In 2007 the course had a different instructorand the content may have deviated significantly from what is shown. The guest speakers whorepresented various sub-disciplines within civil engineering were not prompted to include globalissues

Conference Session

The CE Profession: Perspectives from the U.S. & Canada

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig N Musselman P.E., A & E Consulting; Jon D. Nelson, Tetra Tech, Inc.; Monte L. Phillips P.E., University of North Dakota, Professor Emeritus of Civil Engineering

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Civil Engineering

“three legged stool” ofeducation, examination, and experience.Current qualifications required for licensure vary from state to state. All jurisdictions willprovide a license to a “Model Law Engineer” who possesses Model Law attributes including: abaccalaureate degree in engineering from a program accredited by the Engineering AccreditationCommission of ABET (“EAC/ABET”); four years or more of acceptable and progressiveengineering experience; documentation of having passed both the Fundamentals of Engineering(FE) examination and the Principles and Practices of Engineering (PE) examination, and; arecord which is clear of violations of ethical standards. Most states have other additionalpathways to engineering licensure for those with alternative

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald W. Welch, University of Texas, Tyler

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Civil Engineering

challenges are not enough to worry about, someprograms are still working on how best to demonstrate within their curriculumprofessional practice issues facing current graduates. This paper will provide amethodology that one civil engineering program is using to address professional practiceissues within the curriculum.This paper will present the program’s current capstone course, the new senior levelcourse, and adjustments to other courses in the curriculum that provide coverage ofprofessional practice issues such as leadership, business practices, public policy andadministration, asset management, ethics, contemporary issues, constructability, andsolutions within a global and societal context. Through the sequencing of events andassessments of 10

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The CE Profession: Perspectives from the U.S. & Canada

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Martin E. Bollo, British Columbia Institute of Technology; Carlos Estuardo Ventura, University of British Columbia

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Civil Engineering

the undergraduate curriculum) in terms ofcredit hours in these programs ranged from 74.0% to 89.8%1. Core courses make up89.8% of the credit hour requirements at the University of British Columbia (UBC),which until 2010 was the only institution in British Columbia (B.C.) to offer anaccredited program in Civil Engineering. There is therefore limited opportunity to takespecialized and advanced optional technical structural engineering courses in the typicalCanadian undergraduate civil engineering program and in B.C. specifically.The practice of Professional Engineering in Canada is self-regulated by Provincial andTerritorial associations. Each of the associations’ Code of Ethics are modeled on those ofEngineers Canada, which contains an

Conference Session

Status of CE Education: Today & Tomorrow

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen J. Ressler, U.S. Military Academy; Daniel R. Lynch, Dartmouth College

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Civil Engineering

, engineering problems, formulate alternatives, identify, formulateformulate and and recommend feasible solutions and solvesolve engineeringengineering problemsproblems6. An Hold paramount public safety, health, and 3(f) An Explain theunderstanding of welfare understanding of importance ofprofessional and Thoughtful and careful weighing of professional and professional licensureethical alternatives when values conflict ethical responsibilityresponsibility

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The CE Profession: Perspectives from the U.S. & Canada

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tanya Kunberger, Florida Gulf Coast University; Steven J. Burian, University of Utah; Whitney A. Lutey, Montana State University; Audra N. Morse, Texas Tech University; Robert O'Neill, Florida Gulf Coast University; Kristen L. Sanford P.E., Lafayette College; Andrea L. Welker, Villanova University

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Civil Engineering

certification for those who havealready attained their AC or who have worked in the construction industry for over eight years ofqualifying education and qualifying construction experience with a minimum of two years inupper management positions.9Education and CertificationThe Professional Constructor is an individual who commits to serve the construction industry ina professional and ethical manner and engages in the continued development of his/her skills andeducation to meet increasing industry challenges and changes. The profession of Constructorincludes job titles such as, but not limited to, Project Manager, General Superintendent, ProjectExecutive, Operations Manager, Construction Manager, Chief Executive Officer, etc.11The CMAA program provides

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Civil Engineering Education and Workforce Development Challenges

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris R. Rehmann, Iowa State University; Diane T. Rover, Iowa State University; Mark Laingen, Iowa State University; Steven K. Mickelson, Iowa State University; Thomas J. Brumm, Iowa State University

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Civil Engineering

on getting the students to appreciate the complexity arisingfrom the interaction of factors from inside and outside engineering—that is, we aimed to havestudents explain the importance of taking a broad view of a problem and considering feedbackand dynamic behavior. By the end of the sophomore seminar, the students were expected toachieve the following learning objectives: For complex, ill-defined, dynamic problems involving engineering, social, ethical, cultural, environmental, business, and political issues, students will  Identify connections between subsystems with rich pictures  Page

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Civil Engineering Education and Workforce Development Challenges

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brock E. Barry, U.S. Military Academy; Kathryn Purchase, U.S. Military Academy; Marc J. Sanborn, U.S. Military Academy

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Civil Engineering

AC 2011-452: RIGOROUS EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH IN CIVIL ENGI-NEERING:Brock E. Barry, U.S. Military Academy Dr. Barry is an assistant professor and course director in the Department of Civil & Mechanical Engi- neering at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. He predominately teaches in the area of engineer- ing mechanics. His current areas of research include professional ethics, economic factors influencing engineering education, identity development, and non-verbal communication. Dr. Barry is a licensed professional engineer with multiple years of consulting experience.Kathryn Purchase, United States Military Academy Major Kathryn Purchase is currently an Instructor in the Department of Civil and Mechanical

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Civil Engineering

AC 2011-2761: RE-ENGINEERING THE CAPSTONE: MELDING AN IN-DUSTRY ORIENTED FRAMEWORK AND THE BOK2John V Tocco, Lawrence Technological UniversityDonald D. Carpenter, Lawrence Technological University Dr. Donald Carpenter is an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering and the Director of Assessment at Lawrence Technological University. Prior to being Director of Assessment, Dr. Carpenter was the Founding Director for the Center of Teaching & Learning at Lawrence Tech where he was responsible for conducting faculty development programs. In addition, Dr. Carpenter actively conducts educational and pedagogical research on teamwork, leadership, and ethical development and is Kern Fellow for En- trepreneurial Education

Conference Session

Integration of the Humanities and Social Sciences into Civil Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven J. Burian, University of Utah; Edward Morris Barbanell, University of Utah; Maria Dawn Blevins, University of Utah

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Civil Engineering

Page 22.272.2fit within societal, ethical, and cultural contexts. Interestingly, analogous discussions are takingplace in humanities disciplines, such as philosophy, where applied philosophy is in some circlesconsidered essential for making the discipline more relevant. Historically, arguments aboutenvironmental ethics within philosophy have narrowly focused on how best to think about“nature” in order to protect it: should it be viewed as a set of resources to be utilized for human-centered ends or does nature have some “intrinsic value” apart from how it can be utilized byhumans. But the increasingly shrill, narrow and pedantic tone of these arguments has only servedto alienate philosophers from those actually working in the field

Conference Session

Enhancing Instructional Effectiveness in Civil Engineering: Case Studies

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fernando Fonseca, Brigham Young University; Steven E. Benzley, Brigham Young University; James Nelson, Brigham Young University; A. Woodruff Miller, Brigham Young University

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Civil Engineering

document it is stated that “In 2025, civil engineers will serve as masterbuilders, environmental stewards, innovators and integrators, managers of risk and uncertainty,and leaders in shaping public policy.” ASCE continues on to challenge educators in that“Colleges and universities must examine their curricula as they relate to the future civil engineerso advancement toward the vision can be realized.”ASCE now prescribes a body of knowledge (i.e.BOK23) which specifies 24 outcomes needed forprofessional licensure. Of the 24 outcomes, 9 focus on professional practice. These 9 outcomesare: Communication, Public Policy, Business and Public Administration, Globalization,Leadership, Teamwork, Attitudes, Lifelong Learning, and Professional and Ethical

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Enhancing Instructional Effectiveness in Civil Engineering: Case Studies

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Camilla M. Saviz, University of the Pacific; Abel A. Fernandez, University of the Pacific; Elizabeth A. Basha, University of the Pacific; Andria Patricia Ellis, University of the Pacific, School of Engineering and Computer Science ; Kristina Hammarstrom; Feliciano Leon; Jerry Bruce Hildebrand; Spencer Ton

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Civil Engineering

. Page 22.596.2IntroductionEngineering students are expected to understand the social, environmental and economic impactsof engineering at local, national and global levels. In their report, “Engineer of 2020”, theNational Academy of Engineering, envisions “a future where engineers are prepared to adapt tochanges in global forces and trends and to ethically assist the world in creating a balance in thestandard of living for developing and developed countries alike” 1. More specifically, the ABETAccreditation Criteria for Engineering programs require that accredited engineering programsdemonstrate students have “the broad education necessary to understand the impact ofengineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christianna Irene White, Iowa State University, Institute for Transportation; David J. White, Iowa State University

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Civil Engineering

of the graduate engineeringprocess and intended to address professional skills such as practicing effective time management,gaining familiarity with ethical issues and practices, and learning strategies for attending andleading meetings. We addressed these skills through articulating and modeling behaviors thatmay not, at first, seem to belong in a communication framework. For example, it might soundobvious, but we told students to bring their calendars and a notebook and pen to every meeting.We also created a form that incorporated both writing milestones and task-related milestones totrack progress and completion of task components and the entire task. Beginning in the secondsemester of the program, both the writing coach and the faculty