Conference Session

Computational Tools and Simulation III

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Crown, University of Texas, Pan American; Arturo Fuentes, University of Texas, Pan American; Robert Jones, University of Texas, Pan American; Rajiv Nambiar, University of Texas, Pan American; Deborah Crown, San Jose State University

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Computers in Education

created a significant database of responses for questions about algebra. However, thestudents struggled with some of the complex structure of AIML beyond one for one matching ofresponses to algebra questions. Furthermore, the students had difficulty with the online teachinginterface for the chat-bot.Based on the positive response of students to the chat-bot and the difficulties encountered inusing the available training utilities, a new platform for the chat-bot was developed by Dr.Crown (www.crown.panam.edu/chat) as shown in Figure 1. The new Anne G. Neering chat-botwas developed to interpret a majority of questions and responses given in existing AIML files.This would enable the engineering chat-bot to build onto one of several chat-bot

Conference Session

Computational Tools and Simulation II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicholas Roberts, Vanderbilt University; Greg Walker, Vanderbilt University

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Computers in Education

better their understanding of the concepts instead of justlearning enough to get the correct solution.IntroductionThe use of technology in the classroom has reduced the work load for instructors and offers thepotential for improved learning, but many time the use of technology alone fails to grasp the at-tention or interest of the students enrolled. Interactive demonstrations, whether computer-based orhands-on, have been shown to enhance comprehension especially when dealing with higher levelconcepts often encountered in science and engineering courses [1–5]. Though hands-on activitiesare likely more effective for student learning, in class demonstrations of simulation tools related to

Conference Session

Robotics in Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenny Fotouhi, University of Maryland; Susan Cooledge, University of Maryland Eastern Shore

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Computers in Education

AC 2010-1797: MICROCONTROLLER CONTROLLED WALKING ROBOTKenny Fotouhi, University of Maryland 1. Dr. K. M. Fotouhi is a professor of Electrical Engineering Technology Department at University of Maryland Eastern Shore. He received his MS from Oklahoma State University and his PHD from University Of Missouri- Rolla. He has published numerous papers in Electrical and Solid State Physics fields. He is actively involved in joint research in growth and developing new semiconductor. He was the recipient of 1990 University of Maryland Eastern Shore Presidential Distinguished Research Award and he is a member of the honor Society of Eta Kappa Nu.Susan Cooledge, University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Conference Session

Laboratory Applications of Computers

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abul K. M. Azad, Northern Illinois University; Pramod P. Kaushik, Northern Illinois University

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Computers in Education

systems, amobile robot, and a flexible robot manipulator. Finally, it discusses the structure of a remotelaboratory portal along with some of its operational details.1. IntroductionSmart devices are growing exponentially, and our everyday life has changed dramatically withthe advent of the Internet and networking technologies. Related to these technologies, oneemerging entity is the IoT (Internet of Things). This is a developing concept of making an opennetwork of devices equipped with sensors and RFIDs (radio frequency identification) aimed atinterconnecting all things electronic to make them more intelligent and programmable.According to Cisco, a leader in IoT and supported by IEEE, about 20 billion machines anddevices could be linked by

Conference Session

Laboratory Applications of Computers

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oluyemisi Oladayo Satope, iLabs OAU; Isaiah Oreoluwa Boboye, Obafemi Awolowo University; Olawale Babatunde Akinwale, Obafemi Awolowo University; Lawrence O. Kehinde, Obafemi Awolowo University; Olabode Idowu Asubiojo, Obafemi Awolowo University

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Computers in Education

ultimately translate laboratory experience into real lifeapplication. The use of traditional laboratory has been adversely affected over time as a resultof rising cost of laboratory equipment and increasing number of students’ enrolment intoschools 1 . As the number of student participation rises, there is a need for a complementaryprovision of platforms for experiments to be performed or at least perform them with a closereplica of the actual laboratory experience.Virtual laboratories are software applications that use the theory behind the experiment tomodel a laboratory setting. Virtual laboratories have a number of advantages. Firstly, withvirtual laboratories, the student can repeat a particular experiment multiple times withdifferent

Conference Session

Laboratory Applications of Computers

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammad Rafiq Muqri, DeVry University, Pomona; Shih Ek Chng, DeVry University, Pomona

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Computers in Education

. Page 24.434.2The instrumentation setup which can be used for most human physiology laboratory experimentis shown in figure 1 below. Figure 1 Biomedical Instrumentation SetupTypical experiments using this basic instrumentation setup includes Cardiovascular Physiologytest, Neurophysiology test, and Pulmonary Ventilation test. The following are a compilation ofexperiments for each category.A. Cardiovascular Physiology Experiments1. Electrocardiogram and Heart Sounds2. Electrocardiogram and Peripheral Circulation3. Exercise, the Electrocardiogram and Peripheral Circulation4. Blood Pressure, Peripheral Circulation and Body Position5. Blood Pressure, Peripheral Circulation and Imposed ConditionsB. Neuro Physiology

Conference Session

Computing in the First Year

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lizzie Santiago, West Virginia University; Oyemayowa Luqman Abioye, West Virginia University

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Computers in Education

’ questions or concerns, andstudents’ feeling of isolation from the instructor and other students enrolled in class.1-6 Song andcolleagues found that a familiarity with online technologies and proper time managementcontributed to student satisfaction in an online environment. 2 They also indicated that a lack ofstudent understanding of course objectives lead to students’ dissatisfaction in a web-basedcourse.2To improve online courses, it is necessary to understand the learners’ experience and to addressthe challenges faced by online learners.3-6 Although the implementation of blogs and chat roomshave significantly improved students’ experience in a web-based course, it is also important toadapt other technological advances to the online environment

Conference Session

Best of Computers in Education Division

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alex Daniel Edgcomb, University of California, Riverside; Frank Vahid, University of California, Riverside

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Computers in Education

textbooks make extensive use of text and drawings, formingstatic web content. Figure 1 provides an example. In contrast, material written nativelyfor the web may use less text and fewer figures, and instead use animations as in Figure2, responsive question sets as in Figure 3, and interactive exercises.The objective of this study was to determine the effectiveness of static web contentcompared to interactive web-native content. Page 24.460.2Figure 1: Static web content (left) plus a tool (right). Users enter the code then press "Play" tocompile and execute the code.Figure 2: Screenshot of an animation from the interactive web-native content. The animation

Conference Session

Computer Programming and Simulation

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregorio E. Drayer, Georgia Institute of Technology; Ayanna M. Howard, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Computers in Education

hands-onprojects, offer a good introduction to the complexity of the DE2i-150 board. Surveys collectedbefore the first module and after the third show a generally positive outcome. Recommendationsfor future efforts focus on incorporating more complex C/++ applications concurrent with FPGAdevelopment. Page 24.546.21 IntroductionThe “Internet of things”1 challenges engineering educators to deliver content and skills while en-gaging students in hands-on projects that employ a variety of embedded computing platforms.From proprietary to open source hardware and software, from microcontrollers to embedded OSdevices, students today have an

Conference Session

Best of Computers in Education Division

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Urban-Lurain, Michigan State University; Melanie M. Cooper, Michigan State University; Kevin C. Haudek, Michigan State University; Jennifer Julia Kaplan, University of Georgia, Department of Statistics; Jennifer K. Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder; Paula P. Lemons, University of Georgia; Carl T. Lira, Michigan State University; John E. Merrill, Michigan State University, Biological Sciences Program; Ross Nehm, Stony Brook University; Luanna B. Prevost, University of South Florida; Michelle Kathleen Smith; Maryanne Sydlik, Western Michigan University

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Computers in Education

such as concept inventories (CIs). For example, as Nehm & Schonfeld demonstrate,the multiple-choice Concept Inventory of Natural Selection measures whether studentsunderstand “pieces” or elements of the theory of natural selection, but does not provide anymeasure of students’ abilities to assemble the pieces into a coherent and functional explanatorystructure 1, 2. Moreover, multiple-choice CIs introduce significant validity threats as they areconstrained to “either-or” forced-choice (“misconception” vs. scientific key concept) itempreference and do not typically allow the detection of students who harbor “mixed models” ofcorrect and incorrect conceptions 1, 3-8. Thus, constructed response (CR) assessments that capture students

Conference Session

Computer-Based Learning Models

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael G. Morrow, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Computers in Education

Appendix AAssessment of the Blended Learning ImplementationThe performance of the blended learning implementation of the electric circuit analysis coursewas analyzed along two dimensions. First, student performance in the course was compared tothe previous semester when it was taught as a traditional lecture course by the same instructor.The exams in both semesters were comparable in difficulty, and analysis of the studentpopulations showed no significant differences between them. Students demonstratedsignificantly better performance in the blended version of the course, as shown in Figure 1. Amarked change in the distribution of student grades was also observed, with the number ofmarginal and poorly performing students significantly reduced

Conference Session

Applications of Online Computing

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacques C. Richard, Texas A&M University; Logan N. Collins; Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University; John D. Whitcomb, Texas A&M University; John Edward Angarita, Columbia University

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Computers in Education

Paper ID #10282Feasibility of interactive eTextbooks with computationally intense contentDr. Jacques C. Richard, Texas A&M University Dr. Richard got his Ph. D. at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1989 & a B. S. at Boston University, 1984. He was at NASA Glenn, 1989-1995, taught at Northwestern for Fall 1995, worked at Argonne National Lab, 1996-1997, Chicago State, 1997-2002. Dr. Richard is a Sr. Lecturer & Research Associate in Aerospace Engineering @ Texas A&M since 1/03. His research is focused on computational plasma modeling using spectral and lattice Boltzmann methods for studying plasma turbulence

Conference Session

Computing in the First Year

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sally J. Steadman, University of South Alabama; Gail D. Jefferson, University of South Alabama; Tom G. Thomas, University of South Alabama; Kuang-Ting Hsiao, University of South Alabama

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Computers in Education

immediate, visual,verification of project solutions. The students quickly gain skills and facility with both tools,creatively addressing the various assigned tasks. The program has been highly successful incapturing the interest of the participants and has led to increased retention of these students inengineering.IntroductionRecruiting and retaining students in engineering programs is a national problem that has beenaddressed in many, varied ways.1 Many universities offer bridge programs for incomingfreshmen to increase their success in engineering programs.2,3 These programs are oftendesigned to improve skills in fundamental courses such as mathematics and English as well asacademic strategies. In contrast, the University of South Alabama offers

Conference Session

Computers in Education General Technical Session 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yi Gu, Michigan Technological University; Nilufer Onder, Michigan Technological University; Ching-Kuang Shene, Michigan Technological University; Chaoli Wang, Michigan Technological University

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Computers in Education

step bystep, see when the differences in results start to occur, and visualize how errors accumulate. Theyhelp students understand the ubiquity of issues with FPA, realize the significance of FPA in amultitude of contexts, and compare the methods to minimize the negative effects of FPA.FPAvisual has been classroom tested and evaluated by computer science students. The resultsshow that the software was able to assist students in understanding FPA better and FPAvisual isa useful complement to class teaching.1. IntroductionDue to binary representation and finite precision, the floating-point data type in computerprograms is not equivalent to real numbers in mathematics11, 15. Major differences occur whenreal numbers are converted into binary and

Conference Session

Computer-Based Learning Models

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mihaela Vorvoreanu, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Computers in Education

reviewtheoretical explanations from the fields of psychology and education as well as possiblesolutions. Attempts to implement attention management training in higher education arediscussed, and data is presented about students’ acceptance of this type of education. Finally, thepaper outlines directions for a research agenda about attention education.Technological Competency: Beyond Tool OperationThe Center for Public Education report “Defining a 21st Century Education” identifiestechnology as the primary driver of changes in our society and names technology literacy as oneof the most important literacies of our age 1. The strategic importance of technology is

Conference Session

Computers in Education General Technical Session 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sushil Acharya, Robert Morris University; Priya Manohar, Robert Morris University; Walter W Schilling Jr., Milwaukee School of Engineering; Ali A. Ansari, Virginia State University; Peter Y Wu

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Computers in Education

contribute to the industry.1. Background and RationaleSoftware quality is a crucial issue in software engineering. As software has becomeubiquitous, software products have become critical. This poses a problem in the softwareindustry, as there is generally a lack of knowledge of Software Verification and Validation(V&V) benefits and a shortage of adequately trained V&V practitioners. This project, funded bythe National Science Foundation –Transforming Undergraduate Education in Science,Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (NSF-TUES) grant, has objectives to transform arequired course in Software V&V offered to Software Engineering students at Author’sUniversity and disseminate it to the academic and professional communities. Existing

Conference Session

Computing in the First Year

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meagan Eleanor Ita, Ohio State University ; Krista M. Kecskemety, Ohio State University; Katlyn Elizabeth Ashley, Ohio State University; Brooke Morin, Ohio State University

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Computers in Education

that reported nodifference between test modes.1 Regardless of the advance of technology in the 25 years sincethis publication, the comprehensive conclusions of test mode effect studies remain debatable.Lee and Weerakoon2 (2001) and Russel3 (1999) both reported enhanced student performance onpaper over computer while Clariana and Wallace4 (2002) reported enhanced performance on Page 24.297.2computer over paper. Still others continue to report no difference.5,6In considering the inconsistent findings in the literature, one must also consider the variableresearch designs and sample populations used within these studies. For example

Conference Session

Computing in the First Year

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Anthony Vernier, Ohio State University; Patrick M. Wensing, The Ohio State University; Craig E. Morin, MindWare Technologies; Andrew H. Phillips, Ohio State University; Brian Rice, Ohio State University; Kevin Robert Wegman, Ohio State University; Chris Hartle, Ohio State University; Paul Alan Clingan, Ohio State University; Krista M. Kecskemety, Ohio State University; Richard J. Freuler, Ohio State University

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Computers in Education

programs chosen at Replaceable battery modules runtime Similar pricing to Handy Board1.3 Assessment of Available Replacement OptionsThe initial plan was not to design a new controller from scratch, but rather to identify an existingcontroller to be adopted by the FEH program. Many microcontrollers available at the time werereviewed. Table 1 contains a list of some candidates and their limitations. Table 1: Limitations of existing controllers. Microcontroller Source Limitations NXT Lego Very limited I/O, underpowered Blackfin Handy Board Dr. Fred Martin

Conference Session

Applications of Online Computing

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carole E. Goodson, University of Houston (CoT); Susan L. Miertschin, University of Houston (CoT); Barbara Louise Stewart

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Computers in Education

student's perspective - the predominantdifference between on-line courses and face-to -face courses is probably time management,stating that in “on-line, there's no teacher taking roll. ... You've got to be prepared to beorganized, and you've got to keep up with the work.”1. This perspective was echoed in previouswork by the authors2, 3 and also in the research reported here in which students said: I’ve learned, from taking on-line courses, that getting work done becomes second-nature more so than in face-to-face classes I have developed the ability to not procrastinate during the semester and that has carried over into my daily life.In designing on-line courses, the instructor must enable students to engage in a

Conference Session

Computer Programming and Simulation

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David M. Whittinghill, Purdue University, West Lafayette; David B. Nelson, Purdue University; K. Andrew R. Richards, Purdue University; Charles A. Calahan

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Computers in Education

persistence of unfilled posts in programming and ITfields originates more from business hiring practices and a perceived “skill deficit”among degree holders and potential applicants (2, 5). Regardless of the veracity of theclaims, researchers have been working during the last 15 years to identify and overcomepotential barriers to careers and study in computer science. Following recommendationsfrom national reports (1, 15), mediation efforts have adroitly focused on K-12 education,measuring potential bottlenecks in the pipeline for programmers (4, 22). These effortshave also spurred novel solutions to increase interest and skill in computer programmingamong students, ranging from content-based solutions to inventive graphical learning

Conference Session

Computer Based Grading and Learning Styles

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keith Alan Hekman, California Baptist University; Mark T Gordon, California Baptist University

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Computers in Education

makes the program platform independent forthe students, solving the problem of not being able to use it on a Macintosh computer.The grading program is configured to check the email every two minutes, and grades all of thenew drawings that have arrived in that time frame. If the program does not recognize the subjectline as a problem for which it has a key, it sends an email to the student with the list of knownsolution files and the general grading program instructions. If the subject line is recognized,students then receive email feedback on their work consisting of a list of discrepancies betweentheir drawing and the answer key (Figure 1), and two jpg files containing pictures contrasting thetwo solutions (Figure 2).Figure 2A shows the

Conference Session

Tablets, Mobile and Technology

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wanda Eugene, University of North Carolina - Charlotte; Shaundra Bryant Daily, Clemson University; Tiffany Barnes, NC State University; Richard Burns, West Chester University

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Computers in Education

communities to be agents of change. Forexample, various communities in countries such as Egypt, Tunisia, and Libya are harnessing thepower of mobile technology and leveraging social media to maintain a voice in the midst ofpolitical oppression. Social media have been cited as the driving force of the uprising orrevolution of 2011, better known as the Arab Spring,1, 2, 3 in which many used blogs, Twitter, andFacebook to facilitate social activism, defuse disinformation, and effect change. Similarly, amore casual example is the use of mobile technology by fishermen, which decreased pricedispersion, eliminated waste, and enabled new modes of cooperation, through the sharing ofinformation regarding promising fishing grounds and rescue at sea.4, 5

Conference Session

Online Learning

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michelle E Jarvie Eggart PE, University of Maryland, University College

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Computers in Education

Point presentations with embedded audio files.IntroductionIt is suspected that lecture delivery methods which incorporate more media would appeal to moretypes of learners. There are three basic types of learners:1. Visual, or those who think and learn in pictures2. Auditory, or those who learn by hearing3. Kinetic/Tactile, or those who learn by moving, touching, and doingHypermedia technology has been shown to have the potential to accommodate learners withdifferent needs through its rich environment1, suggesting that when more senses are used by adigital media, a greater variety of learners can be accommodated. By designing lectures whichincorporate more senses, it may be possible to relate to a larger percentage of the class via their

Conference Session

Computer Hardware and Simulation

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Biswanath Samanta, Georgia Southern University; Jonathan Gregory Turner, Georgia Southern University

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Computers in Education

system was implemented for a physical system to reinforce concepts learnedin Mechatronics coursework. The controlled physical system was a rectilinear spring-mass-damper system, Model M210, from Educational Control Products (ECP)14. MATLAB fromMathworks13 aided the design of a discrete-time PID controller. National instruments LabVIEW Page 23.36.2was used to implement the control system and an FPGA based data acquisition hardware wasused to interface software controls and the physical system10,11. The physical system used forcontrol implementation is shown in Fig. 1. The model depicts a 3 degree-of freedom system inrectilinear motion consisting

Conference Session

Hardware Applications

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven F. Barrett, University of Wyoming; Amos L. Purdy; Cameron H. G. Wright P.E., University of Wyoming

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Computers in Education

Department at the University of Wyoming wascontacted by one of our alumnus in the Spring of 2008 concerning development of an industrialcontrols course. The alumni had graduated in the early 1980’s developed a highly successfulindustrial control company that provided service to the chemical, mining, oil, petrochemical, gas,and automotive industries [1]. The alumnus was interested in supporting the development of acourse that emphasized the design of programmable logic controller (PLC) based systems vital toa wide range of industries and to support the ongoing demand for engineers educated inindustrial control concepts and applications. Further, the alumnus pledged financial support todevelop a physical laboratory and the required instrumentation to

Conference Session

Faculty Tools

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carolyn Kusbit Dunn, East Carolina University; David L. Batts, East Carolina University; Sandra Lee Friend, East Carolina University

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Computers in Education

maintain quality while maximizing university resources.Meeting the Online Growth Demands The research on how educational institutions are handling the growth of onlineenrollments is minimal. Burruss, Billings, Brownrigg, Skiba, and Connors (2009) remarked onclass size and “minimal research at the postsecondary level” (p. 38). The authors go on to saythat the number of online students is increasing and with a shortage of faculty class sizes areincreasing. Colwell and Jenks (2004) added “Faculty can face pressures from administration to“maximize” class sizes in online courses to make them more efficient or profitable” (p. 1). There is concern from educators about the quality of education when class sizes areincreased; however, the

Conference Session

Computers in Education General Technical Session I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melissa A. Pasquinelli, North Carolina State University; Jeff Joines, North Carolina State University

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Computers in Education

overcoming the time since taking the first computing course as well as a varied background in terms of computing. These lessons will be applicable to other types of engineering courses where computing is being introduced.IntroductionMany engineering curricula around the country are re-evaluating their introductory computerprogramming requirements. Realizing that the standard introductory programming courses nolonger appropriately complement the education of systems engineers (i.e., Textile Engineers (TE)and Industrial and Systems Engineers (ISE)), a new Computer-Based Modeling for Engineerscourse (TE/ISE 110) that integrates critical thinking and problem solving within a computationalthinking framework has been developed 1–3 and taught for

Conference Session

Best of Computers in Education Division

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Patrick Hogan, Missouri S&T; Dan Cernusca, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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Computers in Education

university, the IgMetPetcourse is typically taken in the second semester of the sophomore year. Students are expected tohave already completed the mineralogy and chemistry courses as pre-requisites for this course.The course may include graduate students who are meeting deficiency requirements, or desire torefresh their background knowledge in Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology. Enrollment in thiscourse typically varies between 11 and 22 students, but in the last three years the enrollment hasmoved toward the upper level of this range varying from 18 to 22 students.Course GoalsThe goals for this course have been divided into three categories: (1) Technical skills which pertain directly to becoming proficient in the subject of Igneous and

Conference Session

Computational Tools

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thad B. Welch III P.E., Boise State University; Sam Shearman, National Instruments

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Computers in Education

within university communication systems classrooms,teaching laboratories, and their natural follow-on coursework (e.g., SDR, CR, DigitalCommunications, Wireless Communications, and Satellite Communications).This paper will discuss the utilization of National Instruments (NI) LabVIEW-based virtualinstrumentation with the USRP and a UHD-based software driver to rapidly create real-timecommunication systems demonstrations for the classroom and/or laboratory settings. Thecombination of the USRP, UHD, LabVIEW, and Windows support enables implementation andexploration of both foundational and more advanced concepts related to signal processing andcommunications.1 IntroductionUniversities have been teaching software defined radio (SDR) courses and

Conference Session

Social Media and In-class Technology: Creating Active Learning Environments

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gonca Altuger-Genc, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Yegin Genc, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Computers in Education

mandatory senior level Process Control course in PlasticsEngineering Department at University of Massachusetts Lowell. In the Fall 2011semester 33 undergraduate students were enrolled, 31 of them choose to participate in theself-directed lifelong learning experience. The course teaches principles of controlsystems, process block diagrams, feedback control, process monitoring, DOE, SPC/SQC,and Taguchi methods. The class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 1 hour 15 minutelong sessions. Following each class meeting, students were assigned homework. DuringFall 2011 semester a total of 22 homework assignments were given. The total weight ofthe homework assignments was 25% of the course grade. The course also included twoseparate projects, both of which