Conference Session

ECE Division Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nuri Yilmazer, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Muhittin Yilmaz, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Remzi Seker, University of Arkansas, Little Rock

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Electrical and Computer

major field curriculum 1 2 3 4 5 Q3 Mastery of content of this course 1 2 3 4 5 Q4 Mastery of critical-thinking skills 1 2 3 4 5 Q5 Mastery of problem-solving skills 1 2 3 4 5 Q6 Mastery of civic awareness and ethical responsibility 1 2 3 4 5 Q7 Preparedness for continued learning after graduation 1 2 3 4 5 Q8 Preparation for employment as an engineer 1 2 3 4 5 Q9 Ability to apply knowledge in math

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Askia Hill, Purdue University; Cordelia M Brown, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Electrical and Computer

this level spend a majority of their time developing this skill or learning how to access other people’s perspective. Many learners are at this stage during the middle of their collegiate career. • Independent Knowing – Individuals view most knowledge as being uncertain. They begin to think for themselves and make decisions based on their own understandings and beliefs. Some students reach this level toward the end of college. • Contextual Knowing – Individuals generate knowledge based on the context on which evidence supporting the knowledge is used. Very few students obtain this level before they graduate. [24]C. Scheme of Intellectual and Ethical Development A team of Harvard

Conference Session

Recruitment, Retention and First-year Programs in ECE

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hector A. Ochoa, The University of Texas at Tyler; Mukul Shirvaikar, University of Texas at Tyler

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Electrical and Computer

and Communication Systems 5. Fiber Optics 6. Electronics 7. Power Systems 8. National Electrical Code 9. Data Analysis 10. Computer Engineering 11. Ethical Issues in EngineeringA main consideration while preparing these topics was that the focus of the course was not tomake the students understand all the details from each topic. Instead, the objective was to exposethem to these topics by keeping in mind that most of them do not possess the necessaryknowledge on calculus and differential equations. Based on the amount of exposure that thestudent will receive on each of the topics, either two or three weeks were allocated for eachtopic. In addition to the two hours of lectures per week a three-hour laboratory was preformedonce a

Conference Session

Embedded Systems & Cybersecurity for ECE

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

B. Lorena Villarreal, DigiPen Institute of Technology; Jeremy N. Thomas, DigiPen Institute of Technology; Christian Hassard, Digipen Institute of Technology

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Electrical and Computer

-based courses the students acquire the ability to design, build, program and testinteractive embedded devices and implement human-machine interactions. Nevertheless, one ofthe most important goals of the program is that they learn to do research, find their ownsolutions, develop team management skills, presentation and documentation skills, they get thesense of critical design processes getting confidence and motivation to persevere until theobjective is reached.During the lectures of these courses the students learn different topics as history of computerengineering, the electronics development cycle, professional ethics, common development toolsused in industry, interview, resume/CV writing, and presentation preparation, management,testing

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

-7] where engineering design process was followed for qualityassurance. The design process is introduced and is taught through its components. Students makeuse of the design process to define and solve real-world engineering problems. Skills developedand used in the class include describing the design process for both product and systemdevelopment, writing design specifications for problems, developing a project plan, applyingconcept generation, applying decision making tools, use of the Quality Function Deploymentprocess, recognizing and discussing ethical issues, and developing an understanding of the roleof professional codes and standards and their impact on product safety, quality, and reliability.The students are required to perform

Conference Session

ABET Accreditation, Assessment and Program Improvement in ECE.

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diane T. Rover, Iowa State University; Douglas W. Jacobson, Iowa State University; Ahmed E. Kamal, Iowa State University; Akhilesh Tyagi, Iowa State University

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Electrical and Computer

and computer engineering programs areidentical to the ABET a-k outcomes of the ABET 2012-2013 accreditation cycle as listed below.1 (a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering (b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data (c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability (d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams (e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems (f) an understanding of professional and ethical

Conference Session

Projects in ECE

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wookwon Lee, Gannon University; Nicholas B. Conklin, Gannon University

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Electrical and Computer

events (green upward triangles)this project and their course work in the ECE department at the University, we have reviewedhow many credit hours of course work in the department would be directly related to thisproject. It should be first noted that students in the current ECE curriculum at the University arerequired to take a total of 131 credit hours (electrical engineering option, or EE) or 132 credithours (computer engineering option, or CE). This includes (1) 48 credit hours of the LiberalStudies Core composed of theology, philosophy, ethics/moral responsibility, history, writing,speech, fine arts, literature, social science, science, mathematics, first-year seminar, leadershipseminar, and senior capstone; (2) 20-23 additional credit hours

Conference Session

Recruitment, Retention, and First-Year Programs in ECE

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Phillip Wong, Portland State University, ECE Department; Melinda Holtzman, Portland State University, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department; Branimir Pejcinovic, Portland State University, ECE Department; Malgorzata Chrzanowska-Jeske, Portland State University

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Electrical and Computer

course sequence thatwas introduced in the 2009-10 year.3. Course DevelopmentHistorically, the EAS 101 syllabus followed a traditional set of topics, such as problem solvingand data presentation. Rudimentary coverage of mechanical systems, electric circuits, fluidmechanics, thermodynamics, and statistics was provided. Other subjects included someprinciples of design, engineering economics, ethics, and a very short MATLAB tutorial. The CSprogramming course was devoted exclusively to teaching the fundamentals of computerprogramming, with UNIX serving as the development environment. These courses exhibited anumber of deficiencies for prospective ECE students: ● For those who were still undecided about engineering as a career path, the EAS and CS

Conference Session

Project-Based Learning in ECE Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Albert Liddicoat, California Polytechnic State University; Jianbiao Pan, California Polytechnic State University; James Harris, California Polytechnic State University; Lynne Slivovsky, California Polytechnic State University

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Electrical and Computer

their senior design experience. Specifically,the junior-level microcontroller design course, CPE 329, was enhanced to provide a systemsdesign philosophy utilizing modern computer aided design tools. In this course students have theopportunity to design a custom computer system, interface external hardware and developfirmware to best meet system design requirements. A separate technical elective course has beencreated for students to learn printed circuit board design using CAD tools that build upon themicroelectronics, digital and analog design taught in the core courses of the curriculum. Finally,a capstone design course has been created that incorporates team building, engineering designskills, project management, engineering ethics and other

Conference Session

Improvements in ECE Circuit Analysis

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan M. Lord, University of San Diego; Breanne Przestrzelski, University of San Diego; Elizabeth Reddy, Colorado School of Mines

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Electrical and Computer

data justice in the US/Mexican borderlands, and the development and practice of engineering expertise. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Teaching social responsibility in a Circuits courseAbstractIn an entry-level Electrical Circuits course, we designed a series of modules to help engineeringstudents consider the social and ethical implications of electrical engineering. Such implicationsare particularly evident when we consider the origin of materials that electrical engineers use, theproducts that they develop, and the lifecycle of those products. Engaging with issues related tosocial context can seem disconnected from technical course content by both students and

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arnold Stanley Berger PhD, University of Washington, Bothell

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

design experience based on the knowledge and skills acquired in earlier course work and incorporating appropriate engineering standards and multiple realistic constraints. [2]We also considered the eleven student outcomes specified in General Criterion 3 of the GeneralCriteria for Baccalaureate Level Programs[3]. These outcomes are listed below:(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data(c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realisticconstraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety,manufacturability, and sustainability(d

Conference Session

Project-based and Cooperative Learning in ECE

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie Ann Rursch, Iowa State University; Douglas W. Jacobson, Iowa State University; Matthew Edward Sullivan, Iowa State University

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Electrical and Computer

, exploits, and hacking work to be able to prevent or minimize theireffect, there is always a need to discuss ethics at the beginning of the academic year. The first orsecond meeting of each year the IASG devotes a session to the ethical use of the knowledge thestudents will be learning throughout the year. As an additional reminder, during each sessionwhere vulnerabilities and their associated exploits are demonstrated and experimented with in thelab environment, the presenter reiterates the importance of ethics when studying informationassurance and network/computer security. With this reminder also comes the standard “DONOT ATTEMPT THIS AT HOME!” warning stated and restated throughout the night’s sessionto ensure the students realize that

Conference Session

ECE Pedagogy and Assessment I

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tokunbo Ogunfunmi, Santa Clara University

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Electrical and Computer

. Page 13.967.3DSP CurriculumBSEE Undergraduate Curriculum in DSPAt our university, as in most universities, we offer a four-year BS program in ElectricalEngineering. In this program, we require that students take basic sciences and mathematics in thefirst year. In the second year, they take a few engineering courses but still continue to get astrong science and mathematics foundation. In the third year, they complete the set of coreelectrical engineering courses. In the final year, they take mostly elective courses. During thefour year program, the students also have to complete university-required core curriculumcourses in areas like English, ethics, political science, religious studies, etc. We also offerflexible Junior Spring term for

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 10

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Okyere Attia P.E., Prairie View A&M University; Lisa D. Hobson Ph.D., Prairie View A&M University; Pamela Holland Obiomon, Prairie View A&M University; Mahamadou Tembely, Prairie View A&M University

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Electrical and Computer

be completedduring one semester. The first six experiments are relatively easy to perform and they are lesstime-consuming. However, the latter experiments are long and take considerable amount of timeto complete. In the ELEG 1021 course, twelve of the sixteen experiments are completed duringa semester. Two weeks are scheduled for mid-semester and final examinations. Another week isdevoted to discussion of engineering ethics and an ethics quiz. Institutions may have to make athoughtful decision with regard to experiments their students may perform during a semester or aterm.6 ASSESSMENT RESULTSThe students who took the ELEG 1021 course completed surveys. The survey results areavailable for the following semesters: (i) spring 2015, (ii) fall

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ying Lin, Western Washington University; John Andrew Lund, Western Washington University; Todd D. Morton, Western Washington University

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Electrical and Computer

introductory courses. It represents the other type ofintroductory course which does not focus on technical topics (i.e., circuit laws,op-amp, and so on) during the lecture portion. Instead, the lectures are structuredin a seminar style which consists of a series of sub-topics that are aimed atmotivating students and exposing students with the EE profession, career options,project design and development fundamentals, ethics, professional societies, andthe EE curriculum and program overview. The Intro to EE course also includes aweekly hands-on laboratory session aimed at introducing students to common EEinstruments, software and hardware tools, and providing a fun design experienceusing a simple and low-cost microcontroller (MCU) platform.This second

Conference Session

ECE Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

K Krishnamurthy, University of Missouri-Rolla (ENG); Keith Stanek, University of Missouri-Rolla; Vittal Rao, University of Missouri-Rolla

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Electrical and Computer

, smart structures and intelligent systems; iii) provide student-faculty interactionsand involve graduate students as mentors in the development of research experiences forundergraduates; iv) conduct tutorials on using necessary hardware and software; v) arrangeweekly seminars on topics such as technical communication, codes and standards, ethics andgraduate school opportunities; vi) provide opportunities for teamwork, project management,leadership and communication skills for successful completion of project work; and vii) arrangefield trips for demonstrations of practical relevance of research.RecruitmentThe REU site program was publicized by: i) mailing flyers, typically in December, to Aerospace

Conference Session

ECE Curriculum Innovations

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Bunting, Oklahoma State University; Alan Cheville, Oklahoma State University; James West, Oklahoma State University

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Electrical and Computer

,economic, and ethical issues [9].We are in the third year of reforming ECEN’s standard, one semester course in EM into a twocourse sequence, VECTOR. The first, required course will be designed for all ECEN studentsand focus on concepts and applications of E&M to ensure relevance. The second elective course,designed for students pursuing further study in this area, will link concepts to analytical andnumerical solution techniques.The first course, ECEN3613, is built around three case study modules in which students play therole of design engineers researching technologies to be used in the design of a wireless robotcontroller. The three case studies focus on design of three subsystems of the controller whichreflect three basic conceptual areas

Conference Session

Capstone Design Projects in ECE

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lynne A. Slivovsky, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; James M. Widmann, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; J.Kevin Taylor, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Electrical and Computer

evaluate new information. 6. Contribute to effective project management (e.g., through the use of Gantt charts). 7. Effectively communicate with others in a team, fulfilling one's individual role in the project and in interfacing with customers. 8. Employ principles of effective communication. 9. Employ ethical practices in all aspects of the design process. Page 22.898.8 10. Reflect on aspects of design and the design process.For many students who are beginning the capstone design class, this is their first significantdesign experience. As such, the first quarter of the capstone is more structured than the secondand focuses on

Conference Session

Capstone Design and Innovations in ECE

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven F. Barrett, University of Wyoming; Scott A. Morton, University of Wyoming; Jeffrey R. Anderson, University of Wyoming; Sandra Root-Elledge, University of Wyoming; Cameron H. G. Wright P.E., University of Wyoming

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Electrical and Computer

outcomes including [quoteddirectly from:14• “(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering• (c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realisticconstraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety,manufacturability, and sustainability• (d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams• (e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems• (f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility• (g) an ability to communicate effectively• (k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary forengineering practice.”14Participation in the program is not without challenge

Conference Session

Embedded System Design

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Weber, Lake Superior State University

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Electrical and Computer

a group of their peers that the application is commercially and ethically viable. Surveyresults were taken from three different classes using a 9-value Likert scale. The current researchwill explain the pedagogical basis for using competition in such presentations and a discussion oftrade-offs, observations of how to implement such presentations at different student levels, andtheir impact on student motivation.1. IntroductionIt is the role of every engineering degree-granting institution to make sure their students have asolid background in the core topics of their specific field as well as engineering in general. Asengineers, they must then be able to integrate this knowledge in order to utilize a more holisticview4 when designing

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education I

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert J. Albright P.E., University of Portland

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Electrical and Computer

eachdegree program within the School.This review assumed that future technological leaders will need a broad technical foundation atthe undergraduate level with opportunities to gain competency with both disciplinary and multi-disciplinary design, real-world problem-solving, communications, ethics and professionalism,global and multicultural perspectives, innovation and entrepreneurship, teamwork, computing,sustainability, and business practices. We identified this set of competencies from variousnational reports on the state of engineering education in the USA, ABET accreditationrequirements, as well as conversations with the School’s external advisory committee during the

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Vibhuti Dave, Colorado School of Mines; Stephanie Claussen, San Francisco State University; Tyrone Vincent, Colorado School of Mines; Megan Sanders, Colorado School of Mines

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Electrical and Computer

. from Stanford University in 2008 and 2012, respectively. Her current engineering education research interests include engineering students’ understanding of ethics and social responsibility, sociotechnical education, and assessment of engineering pedagogies.Dr. Tyrone Vincent, Colorado School of Mines Tyrone L. Vincent received the B.S. degree in electrical engineering from the University of Arizona, Tuc- son, in 1992, and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, in 1994 and 1997, respectively. He is currently a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, at the Colorado School of Mines, Golden. His research interests in- clude

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wookwon Lee, Gannon University; Nicholas B. Conklin, Gannon University

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Electrical and Computer

Table 1. A questionnaire of 15 questions on project activities 1) The project requires for me to consider all relevant constraints, if applicable (e.g., economic, environmental sustainability, ethical/health and safety, etc.). 2) The project requires for me to do system configuration for proper operation of a subsystem (or subsystems). 3) The project requires for me to do black box testing [ see below for brief info about the black box testing before answering; a key aspect is in red & underscored. 4) The project requires for me to generate and analyze alternatives by synthesizing and applying appropriate engineering knowledge. 5) The project requires for me to

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachel E. Friedensen, Iowa State University; Erin E. Doran, Iowa State University; Sarah Rodriguez, Iowa State University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

, initiative, continuous learning, and ethics”(Electrical Engineering Self-Study Report, p. 23). “Softer” skills, such as networking and careerpreparation, are developed outside the major’s curriculum in extracurricular workshops,advising, or in ENGR 101, a freshman-level course called Introduction to Engineering(Electrical Engineering Self-Study Report, p. 23). This focused is echoed in the computerengineering and software engineering majors (Computer Engineering Self-Study Report;Software Engineering Self-Study Report). The documents across the software, computer, and electrical engineering majors discussthe need to produce engineers who are well-rounded; that is, students who will have “an abilityto design a system, component, or process to

Conference Session

Electromagnetics & Power Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald M. Peter P.E., Seattle Pacific University

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Electrical and Computer

before retirement. Another set ofquestions sought to obtain insight into the level of concern for filling anticipated vacatingpositions in the industry in general, and the specific needs to fill positions where they worked interms of immediate needs and anticipated needs within the next five years.Regarding course content they were first asked to priority rank the top five power engineeringtopics from the following list: A. Power Transmission B. Power Distribution C. Smart Grid D. Loads E. Human Factors F. Future Issues G. Grid Security H. Grid Simulation and Analysis I. Professional Ethics J. OtherIn addition there was a question on naming two practical power engineering skills that may

Conference Session

ECE Curriculum Innovations

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cynthia Furse, University of Utah; Behrouz Farhang-Boroujeny, University of Utah; Stephanie Richardson, University of Utah; Rohit Verma, University of Utah; April Kedrowicz, University of Utah; Bryan Stenquist, University of Utah

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Electrical and Computer

4.0Academic Writing 3.0 Physics for Sci. & Eng. I 4.0E-LEAP/Div/Hum. Gen Ed 3.0 E-LEAP/SS/Ethics Gen Ed 3.0Sophomore Fall Spring Fund. of Eng. ElectronicsFund. of Elect. Circuits 4.0 (AM Broadcasting) 4.0ODEs and Linear Algebra 3.0 Fund. of Dig. Sys. Design 4.0Physics for Sci. & Eng. II 4.0 Calculus III 3.0General Chemistry I 4.0 American Institutions 3.0General Chemistry I Lab

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Poster Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Corrine M. Schwarting, Iowa State University ; Kent A. Crick, Iowa State University; Mack Shelley, Iowa State University; Elise A. Frickey, Iowa State University; Madelyne Losby, Iowa State University; Lisa M. Larson, Iowa State University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

benefits ofinterventions. It is no surprise that a supportive learning environment would bring about student successand that historically underrepresented groups experience additional need for this support.Moreover, diversifying the gender and ethnic representation of ECpE graduates would yield amore diverse engineering work force more equipped to meet the challenges of tomorrow.Diverse teams are beneficial for an amalgam of moral, equitable, and innovative reasonsincluding improved problem solving and improved work outcomes [17]. This representation anddiversification is pertinent for professional and ethical advancement. Especially as the softwareand engineering (S&E) workforce continues to grow 3% faster than total employment growth

Conference Session

Capstone Design in ECE

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ibrahem E. Atawi, University of Tabuk; el-Hadi M. Aggoune, University of Tabuk; Fares S. Almehmadi, University of Tabuk

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Electrical and Computer

, andprofessional skills. The courses are distributed in the curriculum in order to permit the studentsgradual learning and application of the concepts: In Engineering Design 1 and 2, in addition to learning the elements of design, students are exposed to a variety of soft skills such as communication, teamwork, and ethics in support of program outcomes which are derived from ABET student outcomes. In Graduation Project I, student prepare a comprehensive proposal ending with design specifications and in Graduation Project II, students build the corresponding physical device (the product). Both projects required a comprehensive written report as well as a final public oral presentation as well as demonstration of the product. The design

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

production worldwide is undergoing a revolutionary change at both component and system levels,utilizing chip and board technologies. The new technologies have reduced componentsize and costs and have improved reliability and safety of the electronic products.Electrical and computer engineering education recently has been following changes tointegrate new technologies into curricula and keep up with the fast pace leading toprepared engineers who can contribute to improvement of quality life incorporatingbusiness, social, and ethical issues.The field of electronic manufacturing is a multidisciplinary area that encompassesseveral technologies from electrical, materials, industrial, chemical, and computer

Conference Session

Electrical & Computer Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stacy Wilson, Western Kentucky University; Michael McIntyre, Western Kentucky University

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Electrical and Computer

credit hour fall course (EE 400) and a three credit hour spring course (EE 401). During the Page 15.1042.2first semester, the class is focused on design methodology and decision-making. The courseincludes professional issues, and the planning and design phase of the project culminating withoral and written reports. The objectives of this course are to further develop design skills,develop teamwork skills, learn to deal with situations in an ethical manner, and design and writethe senior project proposal. Also in this course, students are placed on teams and assigned eitherindustrial or applied research projects. The student teams initiate and