Conference Session

Potpourri

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Ali Sanati-Mehrizy, Pennsylvania State University; Paymon Sanati-Mehrizy, University of Pennsylvania; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University

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Computing & Information Technology

AC 2012-4446: COMPUTER ENGINEERING CAPSTONE PROJECTS INTHE COMPUTER SCIENCE DEPARTMENTDr. Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University Afsaneh Minaie is a professor of computer science at Utah Valley University. Her research interests include gender issues in the academic sciences and engineering fields, embedded systems design, mobile computing, wireless sensor networks, and databases.Mr. Ali Sanati-Mehrizy, Pennsylvania State UniversityMr. Paymon Sanati-Mehrizy, University of Pennsylvania Paymon Sanati-Mehrizy is currently a senior at the University of Pennsylvania, studying biology. Cur- rently, his research interests consist of higher education curricula, including within the field of wireless sensor networking. After

Conference Session

IT-based Instructional Technologies

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alireza Kavianpour, DeVry University, Pomona; David Layton, DeVry University, Pomona

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Computing & Information Technology

educationand professional journals shows multiple proposals for specific capstone and senior projects, butlittle about the special requirements for teaching such projects online. These results are evidenceof a need to address the specific challenges and requirements for online teaching of seniorprojects. Online learning requires the student to participate and learn virtually via computer, asopposed to in a traditional classroom environment. Though online learning is not for everyone,it's important for prospective students to determine whether or not it's something they would liketo pursue1,2,3. The following are pros and cons for online learning:Pros(a)- Online learning provides flexibility because students are able to work when it's convenient

Conference Session

Potpourri

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Ali Sanati-Mehrizy, Pennsylvania State University; Paymon Sanati-Mehrizy, University of Pennsylvania; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University

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Computing & Information Technology

wireless sensor networks course offerings of selected universities inthe world. Course offerings of twenty five universities were studied. From this study it can beseen that universities are using five models to integrate wireless sensor concepts into theircomputer science and engineering curriculum: 1. Offering an undergraduate course on Wireless Sensor Networks. 2. Offering a graduate course on Wireless Sensor Networks. 3. Integrating Wireless Sensor Networks concepts into their traditional courses. 4. Offering an undergraduate track in Wireless Sensor Networks. 5. Requiring a Wireless Sensor Networks project in a Capstone course.Model 1 is used by several universities such as the University of Lugano, Lehigh

Conference Session

Innovations in Computing Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohammad Rafiq Muqri, DeVry University, Pomona; James R. Lewis, DeVry University, Pomona

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Computing & Information Technology

theprogramming environments with java course. We have collected no data to quantify if thismodular course has adequately prepared the first group for capstone senior project, since thesestudents have just started taking their senior project capstone course sequence.Concluding RemarksIn conclusion, it can be stated that with proper guidance, monitoring and diligent care, thetechnology students can be exposed earlier to Xcode, Cocoa framework, Objective-C designpatterns or Android development platform. This will go a long way in motivating them,1eliminating their fear, improving their understanding and enhancing their quality of education.With proper mentoring, capable tutelage, and guidance, these burgeoning and talented youngstudents will contribute to

Conference Session

Information and Network Security

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mudasser Fraz Wyne, National University; Gregory Stuart Rogers; Preston Jay Mendoza, National University

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Computing & Information Technology

, graphic arts, politics, music, and computer technology have always been Preston Jay Mendoza’s main interests. His undergraduate years have been a long filtration of those many interests, which ulti- mately led him to enroll in the Computer Information Systems program at National University. From this program, he further enhanced his business and computer skills in project management and data manage- ment systems. These skills were used to develop the capstone project, which includes the corresponding paper. Page 25.865.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012