Conference Session

Enhancing CE Learning Through Use of Technology

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luis Godoy, University of Puerto Rico

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

, granular flow, computational mechanics, and plates and shells, and results of his research have been published in more than 150 peer-reviewed journal papers. At present, he has been awarded an NSF-CCLI research grant. Page 15.1094.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Story-Centred Learning in a Computer-Based EnvironmentAbstract - This paper reports on implementations of active learning strategies carried out for thecivil engineering courses. Specifically, the activities are performed by students in a computer-simulated environment, in which they are assigned a role and follow a mission. As a

Conference Session

Learning by Doing

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Morgan, Texas A&M University; Luciana Barroso, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

group work done by others and write a comprehensive peer-review report ≠ Student will communicate and debate the merits of engineering design alternatives in both written and oral formatsAfter the learning outcomes were specified, the next step was specifying the course structure andcontent. The course would focus on a single major design experience, and the basic structureshould allow for different structural systems to be considered at different years, depending on theexpertise of the main faculty member in charge of the course. Project-based learning is ideallysuited to this course as it is centered on a project that is characterized by a well-defined outcome,or deliverable, and an ill-defined task. This is exactly the

Conference Session

Innovations in Civil Engineering Education II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tanya Kunberger, Florida Gulf Coast University; Robert O'Neill, Florida Gulf Coast University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

illustrated the breadth of thefield of geotechnical engineering, while talks along similar lines as the students’ potentiallyprovided additional sources of information. In addition to their oral discussions, students wererequired to provide written summaries of these articles to the instructor.These discussions involved the entire class for the entire period, rather than having time devotedto small group activities. Each student was given between 2 and 3 minutes to present theirparticular summary and discussion. Papers in this category all had undergone peer review priorto publication and ranged from historical to recent and included journal articles and conferenceproceedings.Laboratory DiscussionsWhen the course topics entered into strength and

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sinead MacNamara; Clare Olsen; Laura Steinberg, Syracuse University; Samuel Clemence, Syracuse University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

consciously and actively fosters and rewards creativity. Architecture studentsprioritize innovation and continuously engage in creative thinking while keeping an eyeon the big picture: the cultural significance and ultimate aims of the “program” inrelationship to the cultural and environmental context of the project. Students areexposed to the best examples of creative endeavor and cutting-edge design practice andtaught the history of their field. Throughout their education, students are exposed to arange of approaches and methodologies for problem-solving design, helping to providethe understanding the no one approach is paramount. Architecture students however,often lack the technical skills and expertise of their engineering peers because they

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

, and professional liability Demonstrate an ability to explain the reasons for seeking professional licensure after graduation Demonstrate an ability to write effective essays and technical reportsGraduates have an ability to Demonstrate an ability to compose and deliver an effective oral presentation communicate effectively Demonstrate an ability to prepare a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for a civil engineering project Graduates have the broad education necessary to Demonstrate an ability to develop community consensus building techniques for a understand the impact of civil

Conference Session

Implementing the CE BOK into Courses and Curricula

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

teams, communication, and public speaking. First year femaleengineering students were found to be less confident then their male peers on math and scienceabilities, but equally confident in professional and interpersonal skills8. Therefore, if femalestudents see the value of professional and interpersonal skills in the careers of engineers theymay feel more confident of their overall ability in engineering.Many students also want their college experience to provide a broad experience that preparesthem for a rich life. For these students, the rigid curriculum requirements in engineering can bediscouraging and may lead them to select other majors.13,14 At the University of Colorado atBoulder (CU) our civil engineering (CVEN) B.S. degree of 128

Conference Session

Innovations in Civil Engineering Education II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Burian, University of Utah; Edward Barbanell, University of Utah

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

) on the role of thehumanities and social sciences in managing water in the west and the implications of waterresources technical and non-technical decisions on society.Assignments included (1) a written definition of “Hydrotopia”, (2) position papers on emergingwater resources issues, and (3) semester case study team project. The general learning objectivesfor the assignments were to stimulate critical thinking, to encourage students to explore thecontext of water resources problems beyond their disciplinary perspective, to encourageinteraction among the disciplines, and to acquire knowledge about important water resourcestopics. Writing and speaking skills were stressed and reinforced in all assignments. Writtensubmissions were required and

Conference Session

Implementing the CE BOK into Courses and Curricula

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Benzley, Brigham Young University; Ronald Terry, Brigham Young University; Rollin Hotchkiss, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

specific country. Completion of this project requires a recommend remedy that could reduce this problem. The Taking Sides project is another team effort that involves researching a current global controversy and reporting the facts of the opposing sides of the issue.Leadership: Level 2 – Comprehension determined from an exam question requiring the student to explain a concept of leadership. For example, “Considering Collin’s book, Good to Great, What are the two qualities that a level 5 leader must blend?” Level 3 – Application evaluated from a major writing assignment wherein a personal leadership theory is developed and explained. Application from a professional 360 instrument, that requires

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

documents.Class presentations to peers and formal presentations to judges also are important groupactivities. The class fosters essential joint learning activities such as role-playing, small groupdiscussion, and collaborative problem-solving. Mutual responsibility for the overall team effortand work product is cultivated within the group setting.The capstone design class is intended as a melding of components from multiple mid-levelcourses that connects and uses prior accumulated knowledge, background, concepts andexperiences. Prior course experiences, such as Technical Presentation and Writing, are linkedwith base knowledge from courses such as Construction Systems, Geotechnical Engineering

Conference Session

Innovations in Civil Engineering Education I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brock Barry, United States Military Academy; Jeffrey Braun, United States Military Academy; Mark DeRocchi, United States Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

. That is, they typically need assistance with identifying the deliverables andpossible resources available for the project. Further, Blumenfeld, et al.4 describe that studentsmust have the competence to complete a project satisfactorily or they will try to simplify theproblem and potentially provide less effort, striving to meet only the minimum requirements.Each of these project characteristics influence the level of interested held by students’ in theproject and whether or not they will enjoy the experience or simply suffer through a list ofrequirements. Gehringer 5, writing on the subject of independent studies, states that wiselychosen projects play a large part in students’ development because they typically engagestudents at a higher