/EX Structural Engineering Teaching Laboratory, Computer Applications in Engineering Education, Vol. 2, No. 2 (1994).7. Issa, R.R., Cox, R.F., and Killingsworth, C.F., Impact of Multimedia-based Instruction on Learning and Retention, Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, Vol. 13, No. 4, 281-290 (Oct. 1999).8. Stahl, D.C. and DeViries, R.A., Structural Engineering Workshop; a curriculum of real and virtual experiments, 2000 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, Session 1526 (2000).9. Stahl, D.C., Capano, C., McGeen, M., Hassler, J.M., and Groser, L., Implementation of Project Specific Web Sites in a Capstone Design Course, 1999 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, Session 1606 (1999
the first nationwide example of evolvablesoftware defined radio (SDR) based laboratories for three existing undergraduate courses. Theselaboratories have been well received by the students, and have significantly improved thelearning outcomes of such courses. Furthermore, these labs have attracted students to thesecourses: the enrollment of these courses has increased drastically after the introduction of theselabs. Based on our success of this project, we are developing a suite of experiments andlaboratories into a sequence of courses (ranging from freshmen year introductory course tosenior year elective courses and capstone design projects) that vertically integrates the SDRbased experiment approach in this NSF TUES type II project. We are
Paper ID #9848Research Experience for Teachers Site: A Work-in Progress ReportDr. Vikram Kapila, Polytechnic Institute of New York University VIKRAM KAPILA is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering. His research interests are in control system technology, mechatronics, and K-12 STEM education. He directs an NSF funded Web-Enabled Mechatronics and Process Control Remote Laboratory, an NSF funded Research Experience for Teachers Site, and an NSF funded GK-12 Fellows project. He received NYU-Poly’s 2002, 2008, and 2011 Jacobs Excellence in Education Award
consensus to furtherenhance certain aspects of the program. In areas of quantifiable disagreement, faculty involvedwith the REU will discuss issues to determine a method to move forward. Ultimately, thismathematical algorithm will provide a tool for faculty to make decisions about the future of theREU program in the presence of uncertainty and limited survey data.The second concept is based on graph theory and is motivated by recent discussions at a NationalAcademy of Engineering, 2013 Frontiers in Engineering Education meeting attended by Oates.The concept, known as Epistemic Network Analysis, has been implemented at the University ofWisconsin3 in which a capstone design project included documentations of student interactions
, P.h.D., P.E., is the professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Mas- sachusetts Lowell and has previously lectured at University of Pennsylvania’s EXMSE Program and at the University of California Irvine. He is the coordinator of the Design and Manufacturing Certificate, the Quality Engineering Certificate, the ME senior Capstone Projects and COOP education at UML. He is a past chairman of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Robotics/FMS and a founding mem- ber of the Massachusetts Quality Award. He is the founder of the New England Lead Free Consortium. He is the author of several best-selling books on Concurrent Engineering, Six Sigma, Green Design and Engineering Project Management. He
Capstone haveFigure 9 Students Enjoying Chocolate after successful project been positive. It has been noted that since the inception of this course students are more Page 24.470.9comfortable with the design process, and more readily integrate the concepts required forcompletion. The following is the full complete set of comments from the course evaluations inthe fall 2013 semester. Great class! Very technical and hands-on; a welcome break from other courses that were centered around lecture and homework sets. The workload by the latter half of the
allows the students to develop embedded controlapplications without using additional tools. CodeWarrior is a powerful tool for programdevelopment and debugging. The microcontroller module is a complete single board computerthat the students can use immediately in their projects. The form factor for the module is smallenough that the projects become truly embedded systems. This kit is an inexpensive tool forlearning the fundamentals of microcontrollers and for building embedded control projects. Manyof our students have used this kit in their capstone design projects.VI. Student EvaluationThe linear control systems course integrated with the new microcontroller courseware was taughtin Fall 2006 and Fall 2008 semesters. University administered
AC 2011-2159: BRINGING CURRENT RESEARCH TO THE CLASSROOMUSING LINKED COLUMN FRAMED SYSTEM IN AN UNDERGRADU-ATE STRUCTURES LABRupa Purasinghe, California State University, Los Angeles Professor of Civil Engineering at California State University at Los Angeles, a predominantly an un- dergraduate institution. He teaches courses in computer aided analysis and design and capstone design project course.He is a co-PI for a NSF/NEES funded research project on Linked Column Framed system.Peter Dusicka, Portland State University Associate Professor Dusicka focuses his teaching and research on infrastructure engineering. He is the director of iSTAR (infraStructure Testing and Applied Research) Laboratory where he leads a team of
one-semester capstone class. These half-courses allow students to exploreembedded system interfacing or higher-level embedded concepts while planning andinvestigating ideas for their capstone project.Our objective in this presentation is to give other educators working with courses in EmbeddedComputing a description of our laboratory experiments that have been shown to provide studentswith a contextual basis for the relevance of the in-lab experience1. We will describe theseexperiments in a high level way and show how they build on earlier BYOE presentation materialfrom the University of Virginia. In showing how we structured these experimental courses, alongwith the actual experiments, we provide insight on how individual institutions may
Paper ID #8971Assessment of Product Archaeology as a Framework for Contextualizing En-gineering DesignDr. Kemper Lewis, University at Buffalo, SUNY Kemper Lewis is a Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University at Buffalo - SUNY. He is the project PI for the collaborative NSF TUES grant, ”Assessment of Product Archaeology as a Framework for Contextualizing Engineering Design”. The project is a collaborative effort between the University at Buffalo - SUNY, Arizona State University, Penn State University, Northwestern University, Bucknell University, and Virginia Tech.Dr. Deborah A. Moore-Russo
of the “hardware” for the HPT (air engine,planetary gearset, tachometer, etc.) in earlier semesters. The control system is the “capstone” forthe five-semester design project, which has been described in an earlier publication [1]. Thispaper describes the development of the “faculty prototype” of the control system, and givespreliminary results of implementing the control system design project in the classroom.IntroductionToyota has been recognized for developingcutting-edge hybrid systems. Specifically, theyhave developed and implemented the ToyotaHybrid System (THS) which combines agasoline engine and an electric motor, with theadvantage of not requiring external charging.According to the Toyota [2] the THS II systemachieves nearly twice
, tachometer, etc.) in earlier semesters. The control system is the “capstone” forthe five-semester design project, which has been described in an earlier publication [1]. Thispaper describes the development of the “faculty prototype” of the control system, and givespreliminary results of implementing the control system design project in the classroom.IntroductionToyota has been recognized for developingcutting-edge hybrid systems. Specifically, theyhave developed and implemented the ToyotaHybrid System (THS) which combines agasoline engine and an electric motor, with theadvantage of not requiring external charging.According to the Toyota [2] the THS II systemachieves nearly twice the fuel efficiency ofconventional gasoline engines. This system
important objective is to improve and re-develop seven currentindustrial training modules covering prototyping, machine tool calibration, precision metrology,offline and online quality control, remote monitoring and supervision of machining and roboticassembly processes, and quality assurance. This activity is currently undergoing, its progressbeing highlighted in the sections below. We will develop industry-supplied and coordinatedprojects, as well as capstone projects for collaborative student teams. The newly-equippedlaboratories will be networked for cross-institutional use between Drexel University andaffiliated community colleges. The heart of this project is the hardware and software described inthe following sections of the report. The
content, and then we introduce real-time signal processing hands-on project using DSPboards (TMS320C6713 DSK) and simulation tools such as MATLAB and MultiSIM. We willalso present the course assessment and outcome, which include how the students apply theirgained DSP knowledge to their capstone senior projects. Finally, we will address possibleimprovement of the course content and associated laboratories.II. Course Prerequisite RequirementsIn this section, we explain the course pre-requisites, which can be divided into three categories,as described below.A. Digital Signal Processing Course RequirementThe first signal processing course covering the key topics of analog signal processing, such as
Self-Assessment. in ASEE Annu. Conf. Expo. AC 2011–1275 (2011). Page 24.748.69. Novick, M. R. The axioms and principle results of classical test theory. J. Math. Psychol. 3, 1–18 (1966).10. Brown, C., Murphy, T. J. & Nanny, M. Turning Techno-Savvy into Info-Savvy : into the College Curriculum. J. Acad. Librariansh. 29, 386 –398 (2003).11. Kotys-Schwartz, D., Knight, D. & Pawlas, G. First-year and capstone design projects: Is the bookend curriculum approach effective for skill gain? in ASEE Annu. Conf. Expo. (2010).12. Fabrigar, L. R., Wegener, D. T., MacCallum, R. C. & Strahan, E. J. Evaluating the use
project. Having meetingswith your teammates is a necessity to accomplish all tasks set throughout the project timeline.Members of the team develop the skills necessary to work effectively in such teams, preparingthem for their senior year capstone project. Each member of the team has their own specialty andaspect on the project. Prior to this design project one lab session is devoted to a team buildingexercise where the students learn the essential components to successful teamwork. The project is divided into three sections that are intertwined and necessary to meet thedesired outcome for the pump and pipe system. The first report the students will be required toaccomplish is the analytical model. The analytical model will predict
Paper ID #12495Bringing Lifeline Research to Vertically Integrated Classrooms via a Four-Point Bending Test of a PipeDr. Rupa Purasinghe, California State University, Los Angeles Dr. Purasinghe is a Professor of Civil Engineering at California State University at Los Angeles and coordinates Freshman Civil Engineering Design and Capstone Design courses as well as Computer Aided Structural Analysis/Design and Experimentation Lab. Please note that this paper has several co-authors as well.Mr. John E. Shamma John E. Shamma is the Facility Planning Team Manager for the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
of the freshman year and year-long design projects in the threesubsequent years as outlined in Table 1. These hands-on competitive (years 1-3) or capstone(year 4) design experiences help the students comprehend the practical aspects of theirtheoretical learning and give them an opportunity to creatively apply course material. In years 1-3, the design projects are closely integrated with the course content, and involve “spiraling” ofconcepts in successive semesters and years. Weekly laboratory experiences provide additionalhands-on learning and prepare the students to achieve the various design project milestones.Table 1: Design courses in the four-year Mechanical Engineering curriculum. Year Semester Class
as well as other outcomes that are more distantto the experiments themselves; e.g., teamwork, professionalism and ethics, life-long learning,and especially communications. This paper will describe the process of redesigning a junior-level mechanical engineering laboratory on measurements and instrumentation at Georgia Tech.Such classes are fairly standard in ME curricula, and they are often structured so that a newmeasurement technique, or new sensor/actuator is introduced in every lab. Such courses have theadvantage of introducing students to a wide variety of instruments and measurement techniques,but they do this at the risk of losing conceptual connections between the weekly projects. Thispotential problem was compounded by the original
students follow in the capstone senior design project is the one outlinedby Bejan et al. [6] and Jaluria [7]. The first essential and basic feature of this process is theformulation of the problem statement. The formulation of the design problem statement involvesdetermining the requirements of the system, the given parameters, the design variables, anylimitations or constraints, and any additional considerations arising from safety, financial,environmental, or other concerns.In order for this experimental apparatus to function as a useful piece of lab equipment, thefollowing requirements and specifications need to be met. These include requirements that willmake the apparatus useful for demonstrating air conditioning processes as well as ensure
) board and simulation tools such as MATLAB and MultiSIM. We willalso present the course assessment and outcome, which include how the students apply theirgained DSP knowledge to their capstone senior projects. Finally, we will address possibleimprovement of the course content and associated laboratories.II. Course Prerequisite RequirementsIn this section, we will explain the course pre-requisites, which can be divided into threecategories, as described below. Page 23.1150.3A. Digital Signal Processing Course RequirementThe first signal processing course covering the key topics of analog signal processing, such ascommon analog functions, Laplace
highly beneficial to thestudents, but it is also beneficial to the instructor and teaching assistants. The instructors need todo much less hands on work during the lab sessions, and can instead guide, suggest, and answerconceptual questions. Since it is virtually impossible to break the apparatus, short of dropping iton the floor, it is possible to let even large numbers of students touch and explore the equipment.An added unexpected benefit was the increase in the number of students who asked to borrowthe strain gauge indicator boxes for capstone design projects and student competition teams.Prior to the new experiment, very few capstone design students incorporated strain gauges intotheir design. Despite having taken the Measurements course
issues6. Programs that havesought to emphasize this approach have ranged from small-scale graduate programs7; todepartmental8; to large-scale multi-institutional efforts9. Successful programs supplementtraditional engineering science with practical experience in solving real problems, developing thesystems, IT and business skills.2.2 Interdisciplinary EffortsIncreasingly, such experiential learning involves working with multiple disciplines10. Manyuniversities, encouraged and supported by industry, now offer capstone senior design projectsperformed by teams composed of varying engineering disciplines. More recently, the teams forsuch projects are being expanded to include business disciplines, IT disciplines, and sciencedisciplines. Industry and
theeducational experience, a 600 W photovoltaic solar array and a 300 W wind turbine are beingadded as part of a Capstone Senior Design Project. A graphical interface allows students to see,in realtime, the flow of power among various sources and loads. Sources include the 80 kWdiesel fueled generator, the test cell dynamometers (when in absorbing mode, and onceconnected to the micro-grid), and the solar or wind generation systems. Loads include the HVACsystem, test cell support systems, computers, lights, dynamometers (when in motoring mode), anelectric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) charging station for plug-in HEV’s and EV’sincluding the lab’s Chevy Volt and CHEV. A controllable 5 kW loadbank has been installed toprovide participants with additional
in its third andfinal course of the sequence, ME450. The effectiveness of this capstone course atinspiring a somewhat reluctant student population to get excited about applyingengineering principles and problem-solving techniques is primarily due to a syllabus thatis structured around three engineering design projects, or EDPs. Page 13.618.5Engineering Design Projects (EDPs)ME450 teaches mechanical engineering design by incorporating unique teaching stylesand course material to include three Engineering Design Problems (EDPs) that are gearedtowards generating student interest and excitement. These projects, which becomeprogressively more complex
manufacturing, communications and informationtechnology, defense and national security, energy, and health and medicine. While photonicsplays such an important role in enhancing the quality of our lives, higher education programs toprepare technicians to work in this area are few across the country. The existing programs do notproduce a sufficient number of graduates to fill the current and projected industry needs forphotonics technicians in our state and region as well as nationally2. Baker College has startedaddressing this gap by developing and introducing a two-year Photonics and Laser Technologyprogram, the only such program in our state. This initiative has received enthusiastic supportfrom the photonics industry in the state, and is also
Paper ID #8885Building Assessment and Evaluation Capacity of Engineering Educators ThroughASSESSDr. Jennifer E LeBeau, Washington State University Jennifer LeBeau conducts program and project evaluation through the Learning and Performance Re- search Center and teaches in the Department of Educational Leadership, Sport Science, and Educa- tional/Counseling Psychology. Dr. LeBeau’s primary interests lie in evaluation of projects related to STEM education and student success.Dr. Denny C. Davis P.E., Washington State University Dr, Denny Davis is Emeritus Professor at Washington State University, after over 25 years of
efforts and make appropriate use of available resources tocomplete their projects in a timely manner. They are also required to engage fellow students indiscussions about the techniques which they applied on a class discussion list. Studentsdocument their work in electronic project journals (in PDF format) that are submitted for reviewon a regular basis. In addition, students are required to answer a series of discussion questionsevery week, submit those answers, and participate in group discussion over the discussionquestions at regular intervals. There is no special open capstone project, but students are giventhe opportunity to demonstrate (through the virtual classroom environment) an example of aproblem solution which they feel is
Paper ID #10148JTF Web-Enabled Faculty and Student Tools for More Effective Teachingand Learning Through Two-Way, Frequent Formative FeedbackProf. Stephen J Krause, Arizona State University Stephen J. Krause is professor in the Materials Program in the Fulton School of Engineering at Arizona State University. He teaches in the areas of bridging engineering and education, capstone design, and introductory materials science and engineering. His research interests include strategies for web-based teaching and learning, misconceptions and their repair, and role of formative feedback on conceptual change. He has co-developed a
AC 2007-2315: DEVELOPMENT OF AN INNOVATIVE STRUCTURAL TESTINGLABORATORY TO ENHANCE EXPERIENTIAL LEARNINGManar Shami, University of the Pacific Manar Shami, Ph.D., PMP., is a Faculty at the School of Engineering and Computer Science, University of the Pacific, Stockton, California. Professor Shami received M.Sc., M.Eng., and Ph.D. degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. He did extensive research and consulting in project management in the U.S. and internationally. He was a Faculty at the University of Cincinnati. He was also a senior aviation engineer with ATAC Corporation in Sunnyvale, California working on NASA and DOD projects. He provided executive project