Conference Session

Project-based and Cooperative Learning in ECE

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Wayne Freeman P.E., U.S. Coast Guard Academy; Anthony H. Hawes LCDR, USCG, United States Coast Guard Academy; Royce Warner James Ph.D.; Eric Jonathan Page, United States Coast Guard Academy; Ali M. Reza, U.S. Coast Guard Academy

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for data collection, system monitoring, and remote control. Thesystem is required to simultaneously record data from 30 to 40 sensors with samplingfrequencies between kilo to mega samples/s depending on the diagnostic input level and speed.During the preliminary planning of the project, students were responsible for developing theDAQ system from the probe (sensor) amplifier box to the GUI interface. A flow diagram wascreated with a “systems engineering” approach to constructing a timeline and procedure fordevelopment of the system. Project management eventualy became the most prominent hurddle for the collaboration.There were many competing demands on multiple key contributors to the collaboration and timeon task was imperative for

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education II

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alyssa Magleby, University of Utah; Cynthia Furse, University of Utah

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Electrical and Computer

were writing. Additionalinstructions on how to conduct peer review sessions were also provided on the TA website.Giving guided feedback was found to be a major aspect of importance in peer reviews (againthrough the use of a rubric) so that students knew what they were looking for. For instance, ifstudents were asked to include information on how the individual lab related to the overallproject, the peers were asked to circle or number the sentence(s) that included that information.Students were often surprised when their peers could not find information they thought they hadincluded, which meant their writing was not as clear as they thought it was. The process ofreviewing someone else’s paper also caused students to question how clearly they

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education III

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cordelia Brown, Purdue University; Yung-Hsiang Lu, Purdue University; Melissa Yale, Purdue University; Deborah Bennett, Purdue University

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Electrical and Computer

Digital Age: Reconciling the Roles of Pedagogy,Technology, and the Business of Learning, IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, November 2003.[4] Woit, D and D. Mason, “Effectiveness of Online Assessment”, SIGCSE ’03, February 2003.[5] Shen, J., K-E. Cheng, M. Bieber, and S. R. Hiltz, “Traditional In-class Examination vs. Collaborative OnlineExamination in Asynchronous Learning Networks: Field Evaluation Results, Conference on Information Systems,August 2004.[6] English, J., “Experience with a Computer-Assisted Formal Programming Examination”, ITiCSE ’02, June 2002. Page 14.925.8

Conference Session

Design in the ECE Curriculum

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark McDermott, University of Texas, Austin; Jacob Abraham, University of Texas, Austin; Mihir Ravel, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

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Electrical and Computer

requires the student to apply the knowledge of the three laboratory assignments to a realworld application. These applications include generating functional elements and libraries thatcan be used as building blocks in a larger VLSI implementation. The project is reviewed by thecourse instructor(s).Course 2 - Advanced VLSI DesignThe second course focuses on the “Early Design Planning” of complex SoC platforms andfeasibility analysis of critical circuits in the design. The students are required to do a class projectin lieu of individual lab assignments. The class project is designed to be as “real-world” aspossible utilizing a synthesizable open source Verilog model of a SoC as the design platform.The design platform undergoes detailed power and

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saharnaz Baghdadchi, University of California, San Diego; Rebecca Anne Hardesty, University of California, San Diego; Paul Andreas Hadjipieris, University of California, San Diego; Jace Hargis, University of California, San Diego

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Electrical and Computer

exam questions. To determine the similarity of the SS1 and SS2’s exams in terms of difficulty, we firstclassified the questions from the four exams (two midterms and two finals) into five topicalgroups. These kinds of problems were tested on each exam in each iteration of the class. We thenrandomly sampled the questions in each group, selecting 23 questions in total. We asked severalfaculty members from the Engineering Department to use their expert opinions on the difficultyof each question without identifying which class or exam the questions originated. We wouldthen ask the experts to discuss the questions to evaluate the difficulty of each question and cometo a consensus, assigning each question a score of 1-5.1 – Not at all

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Bell, Stanford University; Mark Horowitz, Stanford University

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Electrical and Computer

Jun Ot cla Se o de gin s ph Fre Un En SoFigure 1: Total enrollment for four offerings of ENGR 40, from Spring 2012 through Fall

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth A. Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Dianna Newman, University at Albany/SUNY; Kathy Ann Gullie Ph.D., Evaluation Consortium University at Albany/SUNY; Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University; Charles J. Kim, Howard University; John Okyere Attia P.E., Prairie View A&M University; Petru Andrei, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Mandoye Ndoye, Tuskegee University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

traditional class instruction and lab work. In newer use settings, thishomework often was for extra credit or exploratory purposes and was an extension of regularlyassigned work. As use became more embedded and the instructor(s) more familiar, inclusion inhomework reflected advanced opportunities to practice/learn material.Variations by Instructional Use. Method of use also varied by site with multiple uses found ateach of the 13 settings. The key methods of use included: 1) instructor demonstration (e.g.,faculty active; student passive, instructor usually at the front of the classroom); 2) cooperative(e.g. student-student dyad or triad collaboration working on a specific assignment in classroomand in lab settings); and 3) independent (e.g

Conference Session

Flipped Electrical and Computer Engineering Classrooms 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven G Northrup, Western New England University; John J. Burke P.E., Western New England University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Curriculum Design and Evaluation

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Benjamin Crilly, U.S. Coast Guard Academy; Richard J. Hartnett P.E., U.S. Coast Guard Academy

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Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #12279Student Outcome Assessment and Course Continuity for Programs With Mod-erate Faculty TurnoverDr. Paul Benjamin Crilly, U.S. Coast Guard Academy Paul Crilly is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at the United States Coast Guard Academy. He received his Ph.D. from New Mexico State University, his M. S. and B.S. degrees at Rensselaer Poly- technic Institute, all in Electrical Engineering. He was previously an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Tennessee and was a Development Engineer at the Hewlett Packard Company. His areas of interest include

Conference Session

Capstone, Undergraduate Research, and Projects in ECE

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Ahmed Abul Hussain, Prince Mohammad bin Fahd University; Nizar Tayem, Texas A&M University; Chedly B. Yahya, Prince Mohammad bin Fahd University; Sadiq A. Alhuwaidi, Prince Mohammad bin Fahd University; Jamal Nayfeh, Prince Mohammad bin Fahd University

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Electrical and Computer

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deborah Mechtel, United States Naval Academy; Samara Firebaugh, United States Naval Academy

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Electrical and Computer

circuits. Students discover the utility of parameter sweeps to optimize theirdesign instead of guessing different values and the utility of their ideal design as astarting point for their finished design. Students were able to use chapters 10 and 11from the SONNET ™ User’s Manual to learn about parameterization. The concept of de-embedding a circuit from connectors and feed lines was introduced. Students readchapters 7 and 8 of the User’s Manual and use SONNET™ ’s de-embedding capability Page 15.850.4during the laboratory exercise. In addition students discover the efficacy of using aSmith Chart rather than a linear graph to display their simulation

Conference Session

Pedagogy and Assessment in ECE II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aman Yadav, Purdue University; Mary Lundeberg, Michigan State University; Dipendra Subedi, Michigan State University; Charles Bunting, Oklahoma State University

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Electrical and Computer

-44.de Camargo Ribeiro, L. R. (2008). Electrical engineering students evaluate problem-based learning (PBL). International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education, 45(2), 152- 161.Hung, W., D. Jonassen, and R. Liu. 2008. Problem-based learning. In Handbook of research on educational communications and technology, eds. J.M. Spector, M.D. Merrill, J.V. Merriënboer, M.P. Driscoll, 485-506. New York: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.Eberlein, T., Kampmeier, J., Minderhout, V., Moog, R. S., Platt, T., Varma-Nelson, P., et al. (2008). Pedagogies of engagement in science. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 36(4), 262-273.Ehrlich, T. 1998. Reinventing John Dewey’s “pedagogy as a university

Conference Session

Innovative Instructional Strategies and Curricula in ECE I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cordelia M. Brown, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Yung-Hsiang Lu, Purdue University

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Electrical and Computer

. Page 22.1412.6[3] Brown, C. and Y-H. Lu, “Integration of Real World Teaming into a Programming Course”. InProceedings of 2010 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, July20-23, 2010.[4] Smith, K. A., “Teamwork and Project Management”, 3rd Ed., McGraw-Hill, 2007.[5] Williams, L. and R. Kessler, “Pair Programming Illuminated”, Addison-Wesley Longman, 2002.[6] Adams, S. G., “Building Successful Student Teams in the Engineering Classroom”. Journal of STEMEducation. July-December. Auburn, AL., 27-32, 2003.[7] Morris, D., “Automatic Grading of Student’s Programming Assignments: An InteractiveProcess and Suite of Programs”. In Proceedings of the 33rd ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in EducationConference, S3F-1 – S3F-5

Conference Session

Teaching Analog and Digital Communication: Novel Ideas for Lecture Courses, Laboratories, and Projects

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lei Miao, The University of Cincinnati; Denis Fedorov, University of Cincinnati; James O. Everly, University of Cincinnati; Max Rabiee, University of Cincinnati

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Electrical and Computer

microcontroller (Microchip TechnologyInc.’s PIC16F684) via an analog to digital converter module of the microcontroller.This design decision was dictated by the need for reliable and independent operationof the accident detection algorithm and also by the limitation of the number of theinput/output channels on the main microcontroller. The primary job of the PIC16F684chip is to take the G-force readings from the MMA7260QT accelerometer periodically.The simplicity of operation on MMA7260QT determines that its programming code isvery robust and runs fast; this, in turn, leads to desired sensitivity and reliability of theoperation. If a spike in G-force is detected, an accident may have happened. ThePIC16F684 chip then sets one of the inputs on the main

Conference Session

Laboratory Development in ECE

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sergey N. Makarov, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Reinhold Ludwig, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Kaung Myat Win, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, ECE Department

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Electrical and Computer

) The amount I learned from the course was 4.17 4.30 (compared to other classes)More assessment results will be reported based on the ongoing classes.Certain elements of our classroom teaching strategy can easily be adopted by professors andinstructors who are assigned to teach introductory ECE classes for non-majors.References [1]. A. Hambley, Electrical Engineering: Principles and Applications, 5th Edition, Jan. 2010, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ, 912 p. [2]. J. W. Nilsson and S. Riedel, Electric Circuits, 8th Edition, May 2007, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ, 880 p. [3]. G. Rizzoni, Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering, 1st

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raymond Jacquot, University of Wyoming; David Voltmer, Rose-Hulman Institute; John Steadman, University of South Alabama

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Electrical and Computer

the following parameter values Z0 = 300 Ω L = 5200 m Zg= 300 Ω up = 2x108 m/s f = 105 Hz Vg = 1 ∟0° VWe shall examine what happens as we vary the load impedance ZL by considering three cases:1) ZL = ∞ (open circuit termination, Γ = 1 ), 2) ZL = 300 Ω (the matched case, Γ = 0 ) and 3) ZL= 500 Ω (the arbitrary unmatched case, Γ = 0.25 ).Case 1 ZL = ∞ (Open Circuit Termination)The voltage on the line is shown in Figure 2 for 10 values of time over one temporal period. Inthis case the voltage on the line is a standing wave with the associated nodes and antinodes

Conference Session

Student Engagement in ECE

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maher Rizkalla, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; MIchael Knieser, ILSI; Mohamed El-Sharkawy, Purdue University

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Electrical and Computer

to increase the Q-factor, can decrease output amplitude. Page 15.974.7 Oscillating Output of the VCO 5 4.5 4 3.5 3 Voltage (V) 2.5 2 1.5 1 0.5 0 0.00E+00 5.00E-09 1.00E-08 1.50E-08 2.00E-08 2.50E-08 -0.5 Time (s

Conference Session

Web-based Learning in ECE

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tiffany Phagan, ERAU; Thomas Yang, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Jianhua Liu, ERAU; Ilteris Demikiran, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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Electrical and Computer

Engineering”, McGraw Hill, 2008.5. A. Hambley, “Electrical Engineering, Principles and Applications”, 4th Edition, Prentice Hall, 2007.6. W. Hayt, J. Kemmerly, S. Durbin, “Engineering Circuit Analysis”, 7th Edition, McGraw Hill, 2008. Page 15.1357.8

Conference Session

Project-based and Cooperative Learning in ECE

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dick Blandford, University of Evansville; Mark Earl Randall, University of Evansville; Don Roberts, University of Evansville

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Electrical and Computer

supports high altitudeballoon launches. http://www.nearspaceventures.com/3. Snyder, S.; Romines, E.; and Dodge, R.; "New Heights High Altitude Balloon Research Program", ASEEConference, 2009, Austin Texas.4. http://www.stratostar.net/ This site sells a complete turnkey system. Page 23.1257.7

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 8

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Matthew McConnell, Case Western Reserve University; Kenneth A. Loparo, Case Western Reserve University; Nicholas A. Barendt, Case Western Reserve University

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Electrical and Computer

engineering programs at Case Western Reserve University.Dr. Kenneth A. Loparo, Case Western Reserve University Kenneth A. Loparo is the Arthur L. Parker Professor in the Department of Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering, holds academic appointments in the Departments of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in the Case School of Engineering and the Faculty Director the Institute for Smart, Secure and Connected Systems. He has received numerous awards including the Sigma Xi Research Award for contributions to stochastic control, the John S. Diekoff Award for Distin- guished Graduate Teaching, the Tau Beta Pi Outstanding Engineering and Science Professor Award, the Undergraduate

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Murat Kuzlu, Old Dominion University; Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University; Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University

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Electrical and Computer

technologies, and their applications. The course will berevised continuously based on student feedback and lessons learned about the content, projectassignment, and hands-on activities. 9References[1] Yoder, B. L. (2017). Engineering by the Numbers, American Society of Engineering Education, Retrieved on January 1, 2021 from: https://www.asee.org/documents/papers- and-publications/publications/college-profiles/2017-Engineering-by-Numbers- Engineering-Statistics.pdf[2] Sen, P. K. (2011, April). Electric power and energy engineering education in USA: A status report, issues and challenges. In 2011 Rural Electric Power Conference (pp. A1-1).[3] Holland, S. (2020). Power

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Improvements in ECE Circuit Analysis

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Brian J. Skromme, Arizona State University; Wendy M. Barnard, Arizona State University

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Electrical and Computer

responses were generally quite supportive of teaching this subject usingthis new approach, with 85% finding it superior to the traditional one.6. AcknowledgmentsThis work was supported by the National Science Foundation through the ImprovingUndergraduate STEM Education Program under Grant No. 1821628. The first author thanksDon Fowley of Wiley for his support.References[1] J. D. Irwin and R. M. Nelms, Basic Engineering Circuit Analysis, 11th ed. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, 2013.[2] J. W. Nilsson and S. A. Riedel, Electric Circuits, 11th ed. Boston: Prentice-Hall, 2019.[3] W. H. Hayt Jr., J. E. Kemmerly, and S. M. Durbin, Engineering Circuit Analysis, 8th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2011.[4] C. K. Alexander and M. N. O. Sadiku

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary H. Bernstein, University of Notre Dame; Kerry Meyers, University of Notre Dame

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Electrical and Computer

summary of the “Do Not Know” responses at the start vs. the end of thesemester. The results of the ttests were statistically significant for each question; note that thevalues were 1’s for “Do not Know” and 0’s for another response (fewer “Do Not Know”responses at the end of the semester than at the start). There were no statistically significantdifferences by gender, graduation year, or engineering discipline. Table 2. Summary of “Do Not Know” Responses for Content Questions start of end of Question semester semester ttest start

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronny Veljanovski, Victoria University; Alex Stojcevski, Victoria University

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Electrical and Computer

of the media on the perception of alternative/greener technology. 10. Understanding the concepts of sustainability Scale: 1 = Fablusi was very useful 5 = Fablusi was uselessThe Minute Paper in both semesters asked the following questions: ‚ Would the use of an Internet based simulation such as this influence your decision to take a course? If so, why? If not, why? ‚ The mail system in the simulator is NOT a real e-mail system. Please state what you think are the advantage(s), if any, of using this system ‚ Did the role play simulations create a learning environment that engaged you in the PBL exercise and did you find it enjoyable?Semester 1 2006At the end of the

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eugene Ressler, United States Military Academy; Michael Miller, United States Military Academy; Christa Chewar, United States Military Academy; Jean Blair, United States Military Academy

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Electrical and Computer

with an engineeringapproach is also nothing new. The contribution of this paper is to note the two simultaneouslyand apply the latter in the context of the former.We expect to continue using intracourses as a change mechanism in our own curricula andrecommend them to others confronted with similar challenges. Future work includes developinga formal assessment and evaluation process for determining the effectiveness of an intracoursemove.Bibliography1. Belytschko, T., Bayliss, A., Brinson, C., Carr, S., Kath, W., Krishnaswamy, S., Moran, B., Nocedal, J., AndPeshkin, M. "Mechanics in the Engineering First Curriculum at Northwestern University," International Journal ofEngineering Education, Vol. 13, No. 6, 1997, pp. 457-472.2. Gomes, V. G

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education III

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Lau, Universidad del Turabo; Sastry Kuruganty, Universidad del Turabo

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Electrical and Computer

. Online available: http://www.engsc.ac.uk/downloads/awards/load.pdf. Accessed: August 13, 2008.2 Bergen, A. R. and Vittal, V. Power systems analysis, 2nd edition, Prentice Hall, 1999.3 Glover, J. D. and Sarma, M. S. Power system analysis and design, 3rd edition. Thomson-Engineering, 2001.4 Grainger, J. and Stevenson, W. D. Power systems analysis, McGraw-Hill Publishing Co, 1994.5 Lau, M. A. and Kuruganty, S. P. Spreadsheet implementations for solving power-flow problems, eJournal of Spreadsheets in Education, 3(1): 27-45, August 2008. Online: http://epublications.bond.edu.au/ejsie/vol3/iss1/3/.6 Rao, N. D. and Haddad, N. Y Typical applications of new generation spreadsheets to power system problems, Proceedings of the 33rd

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Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lei Zhang, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Benjamin Earl Whiteley; Dinesh K. Sharma, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Ibibia K. Dabipi, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Willie L. Brown Jr, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Weiwei Zhu, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Xianfang Tan, Delaware County Community College

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Electrical and Computer

answer of thequestion displayed. This can be used in testing different courses. In short, with the support of fastadvancing VR technologies, the learning process of STEM students will become more and moreattractive and fascinating.References[1] X. Chen, "STEM Attrition: College Students' Paths into and out of STEM Fields. Statistical Analysis Report. NCES 2014-001," National Center for Education Statistics, 2013.[2] S. Tang and M. Hanneghan, "A Model-Driven Framework to Support Development of Serious Games for Game-based Learning," in Developments in E-systems Engineering (DESE), 2010, 2010, pp. 95-100.[3] S. Chatterjee, A. Mohanty, and B. Bhattacharya, "Computer Game-Based Learning and Pedagogical Contexts: Initial Findings from a

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arnold Stanley Berger PhD, University of Washington, Bothell

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Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #19715Remote EE Laboratory EnvironmentProf. Arnold Stanley Berger PhD, University of Washington, Bothell Arnold S. Berger is an Associate Professor and former Chair of the Engineering and Mathematics Division in the School of STEM at the University of Washington Bothell where he teaches classes in embedded systems, computer system design, digital and analog circuitry. He is also the program administrator for the UWB Capstone program. Dr. Berger is the author of two books on the subjects of computer architecture and embedded systems. Before coming to UWB he was an engineer and engineering manager for HP and AMD

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 11

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel W. Chang, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Electrical and Computer

now taken the course. Like other introductory computer engineeringcourses, the course topics include: • Number systems (binary, 2's complement, octal, and hexadecimal) • Binary arithmetic • Forming basic digital circuits using logic gates • Boolean Algebra • Karnaugh maps • Combinational structures like Multiplexers, Full Adders, Comparators, Decoders, and Encoders • Designing Combinational Circuits such as an Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) • Storage using Latches and Flip-Flops • Finite State Machines (FSM) • Designing a Sequential Circuit • Timing and Propagation Delay • Register Design • Designing a Control and Datapath • Operation of a basic Reduced Instruction Set Computing-like

Conference Session

Insights for Teaching ECE Courses

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jie Sheng, University of Washington, Tacoma

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Electrical and Computer

basic concepts of µPs/ µCs as presented in [1,2],and using troubleshooting problem-solving method to teach high school students as presented in [3], justto name a few. Back to 90’s a traditional course on µPs/ µCs mainly involves assembly programming andsoftware-only lab using simulators as mentioned in [4] and the references therein. Nowadays, more andmore college-level courses on µPs/ µCs would cover scopes from the architecture of processors to the bigpicture of embedded systems, and combine lectures with mixed software/hardware-based labexperience. This trend of introducing the ever-growing complexity of µPs/ µCs to students and preparingthem to design larger and more complex systems have brought educators big challenges and discussionson