Conference Session

STEM and ECE

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jose Marcio Luna, University of New Mexico; Timothy L Schroeder, University of New Mexico; Gregory L. Heileman, University of New Mexico; Chaouki T Abdallah, The University of New Mexico ; Jorge Crichigno, Northern New Mexico College; Ivan Lopez Hurtado, Northern New Mexico College; Alfredo J. Perez, Northern New Mexico College

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Electrical and Computer

the nation in percentageof the population who earn bachelor’s degrees or higher. It ranks 48th in percentage of teens whoare not in school and who are not high school graduates. Seventeen percent of New Mexico’spopulation lives in poverty, including an alarming one in four children. Thirty seven percent ofjobs in New Mexico pay below the poverty rate (49th in the nation)1.Reversing these trends has become a major emphasis for higher education in New Mexico. Thestatewide funding formula for colleges and universities in New Mexico has focused onimproving course completion rates, college graduation rates, graduation rates among low-incomestudents and graduation rates in STEM fields. Chief among the challenges in this endeavor arethe rural nature

Conference Session

Active Learning in ECE

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott L. Post, Bradley University

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Electrical and Computer

experiments that should be sufficient to last for asemester. Most of the equipment was purchased from Jaycar in New Zealand, and components(resistors and capacitors) were also acquired from the University electronics shop, but all ofthese should be available from a local electronics store in most countries. For the active learningexperiments implemented in the course at the University kits were put together for each team of4 students, which included the following equipment: Page 24.971.3• Digitech QM1500 budget multimeter. This is a low-cost (~ $5) multimeter with relatively low impedance (1 M), suitable for measuring voltage, current, and

Conference Session

Projects in ECE

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Hoe, The University of Texas at Tyler

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Electrical and Computer

disciplines, and increased interest ingraduate school. This paper reports on our initial attempts to organize a course that promotesundergraduate research at the University of Texas at Tyler. The two main objectives are: (1) todevelop the abilities of the students to do scientific research, and (2) to improve the technicalcommunication skills of the students in the areas of reading, writing, and speaking. The projectsinclude a field programmable gate array (FPGA) implementation of a video compressionalgorithm, acceleration of a sparse FFT algorithm involving general purpose graphicalprocessing units (GPGPUs), computer modeling of a red fire ant colony, and low-powerencryption circuits with differential power analysis (DPA) immunity. Four motivated

Conference Session

New ECE Courses

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Electrical and Computer

document by combining it with a key which must be generated usingdata from an online file, typically an online book or picture.Software ProjectsAs applications, most software projects make use of electrical engineering concepts in linearsystems or circuits. In C# it is relatively easy to read a .wav file, parse it, and analyze the data.In one project students were able to read a stereo .wav file a few seconds long, plot the data intime, compute the fast Fourier transform, and plot the data in frequency. This project iscomplementary to what students are doing in the linear systems class and students can comparetheir results with what they can achieve with much less effort using MATLAB©. Figure 1 is ascreen shot of one such plot.Digital filters and

Conference Session

Flipping ECE Courses

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Micah Stickel, University of Toronto

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Electrical and Computer

-yearcourse on electric and magnetic fields as part of a standard electrical and computer engineeringprogram at a major research-intensive university. This course takes an engineering approach tothe material, but is based upon rigorous vector calculus analysis. The major topics coveredwithin the course for both years were: 1) Electrostatic Source-Field Relationships: Coulomb’s law, Gauss’s law, and the relationship to electric potential, 2) Electric Properties of Materials: Resistance, Joule’s law, dielectrics and polarization, and electric boundary conditions, 3) Applications of Electric Fields: Capacitance and electrostatic potential energy, 4) Design using Electrostatic Fields: Poisson’s and Laplace’s

Conference Session

Innovations in Computer Engineering Courses

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bryan A. Jones, Mississippi State University; Robert B. Reese, Mississippi State University; M. Jean Mohammadi-Aragh, Mississippi State University

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Electrical and Computer

, message passing, and a host of other complex features best covered in a course dedicatedto embedded systems, rather than an introductory course in microprocessors.4. Designing Microcontroller Libraries for EducationTraditional approaches fill needs defined by industry (vendor libraries, RTOS products) or aimfor a broad audience by abstracting away essential microcontroller features (Arduino and mbed).The need for an educationally-focused library is clear. In contrast to the traditional approach ofdesigning a library by optimizing for performance, flexibility, or features, the design of this edu-cationally-focused library is based on criteria of: 1) a high-level language, 2) clarity, 3) simplici-ty, 4) diagnostic error reporting, 5) detailed

Conference Session

ECE Program Development

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

W. Timothy Holman, Vanderbilt University; Brian David Sierawski, Vanderbilt University; Robert Reed, Vanderbilt University; Robert A. Weller, Vanderbilt University; Andrew L. Sternberg, Vanderbilt University; Rebekah Austin, Vanderbilt University; Daniel M. Fleetwood, Vanderbilt University

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Electrical and Computer

variety of settings in spacecraft design and survivability and reliability. He has led programs in experi- mentation, modeling, and simulation of radiation effects in electronic systems. He has been involved with six separate space-based radiation effects experiments over the last 20 years: 1) RadFx-1,-2,-3: A series of CubeSat Based Radiation Effects Testbeds (PI), 2) Microelectronic and Photonics Test Bed (Instrument Card PI), and 3) Combined Release and Radiation Effects Satellite (Investigator), 4) Living With a Star – Space Environment Testbed (mission definition and requirements). As a NASA civil servant, Robert was the lead radiation effects systems engineer for several NASA spaceflight projects, including the

Conference Session

ECE Distance Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dale N. Buechler, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Phil J. Sealy Jr., University of Wisconsin, Platteville; John Goomey, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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Electrical and Computer

supplementalinstructional techniques which were evaluated in three pilot studies that took place in fall 2013.The first pilot study evaluated the use of short instructional videos and recorded lectures indistance course offerings. The second pilot study focused on a flipped classroom experiencewhere a significant number of the students were taking the class asynchronously. The third pilotstudy investigated the use of pre-homework assignments and online quizzing with incrementalfeedback to promote student self-directed learning and improve student confidence. Each ofthese studies looked at student perceptions (survey data), student performance, and implicationsthat usage would have on faculty workload.Pilot Study 1: Short videos and recorded LecturesIn an attempt

Conference Session

Improvements in ECE Signals and Systems

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cory J. Prust, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Steven Holland, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Richard W. Kelnhofer, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Electrical and Computer

RTL-SDR, are capable of streaming 8-bit I/Q samples througha USB 2.0 interface at a maximum rate of 3.2MS/s. A variety of RTL-SDR variants are Page 24.1283.5currently available, the primary difference being the specific RF tuner paired with theRTL2832U. Figure 1 below shows one such variant based on the Rafael Micro R820T tunerwhich is capable of tuning between 24-1766MHz. This particular dongle is widely available at acost of $18 USD. Figure 1: The RTL-SDR based on the R820T tuner and the mobile studioTogether with a host PC running the appropriate software, each student can have their ownmobile platform cable of recording

Conference Session

Active Learning in ECE

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jay A. Weitzen, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Alan Rux, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Erin Isabel Webster, University of Massachusetts Lowell

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Electrical and Computer

access to conventional testequipment or required to invest significant resources to create their own labs. University ofMassachusetts Lowell is working to implement a "flipped laboratory" model based on Lab in theBox for year 1 through 4 labs. We believe that this model not only improves the educationalexperience of the students, but reduces space requirements, equipment costs, and maintenancecosts for the institution.I. Introduction The University of Massachusetts Lowell “Lab in a box” is more than just a physical set ofitems. It marks a new way of teaching our Electrical and Computer Engineering laboratories. Theparadigm used at most schools is that students report to a lab once or twice a week for a fewhours. They work in teams of two

Conference Session

Projects in ECE

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vignesh Subbian, University of Cincinnati; Carla C. Purdy, University of Cincinnati; Fred Richard Beyette Jr., University of Cincinnati

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Electrical and Computer

. Page 24.1300.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 UnLecture: A Novel Active Learning Based Pedagogical Strategy for Engineering CoursesIntroductionOur notion of adding participant-driven activities to engineering classrooms stems from theconcept of “unconference”1 in professional meetings and conventions. In recent years, severaltechnical conferences include an unconference event in which all conference attendees areinvited to join an open-ended discussion on existing and new problems in the field. Anyparticipant can initiate discussion based on the conference/discussion theme or their ownresearch experiences, and other participants can question and/or add to the

Conference Session

ECE Distance Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bonnie H. Ferri, Georgia Institute of Technology; David Michael Majerich, Century for 21st Century Universities; Nathan VerDon Parrish, Georgia Institute of Technology; Aldo A. Ferri, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Electrical and Computer

small-scalelaboratory experiences within a lecture-based course. A number of different assessment methodsare on-going with this course.1. Introduction Circuits courses for non-majors typically have some of the highest enrollments of anyengineering course since they are required by so many majors. Viewed as “service courses” byboth students and instructors, these courses are often taken grudgingly by students because theyare required out-of-major courses and are often taught by adjunct instructors or GraduateTeaching Assistants. Thus, they are pedagogically a challenge to teach due to low student andinstructor motivation levels. The motivation for blending this course was to provide consistency across sections, allowfor in-class

Conference Session

Assessment of Learning in ECE

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne Lu, University of Portland

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Electrical and Computer

multidisciplinary teams as specified in the ABETEngineering Accreditation Commission Student Outcome (d) an ability to function onmultidisciplinary teams. This paper presents an experience of using a team-based case studyproject as an active learning tool in the EE and CS required course for assessing the attainmentof this student outcome. The performance indicators clearly demonstrate that the ABETEngineering Accreditation Commission Student Outcome (d) is successfully attained.I. IntroductionSince the ABET Engineering Criteria 2000 accreditation, efforts to satisfy Criterion 3(d) anability to function on multidisciplinary teams have resulted in a large literature on the topics ofteam-based learning,1 collaborative learning,2 learning organization,3

Conference Session

Innovations in Computer Engineering Courses

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph P Hoffbeck, University of Portland

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Electrical and Computer

. There is also a reset button that is used by the gameshow host to asynchronously reset the flip-flops to the initial state before each question. Ifcontestant 0 rings in first, the circuit turns on LED 0. Once LED 0 is on, the circuit leaves it onregardless of the inputs until the circuit is asynchronously reset by the game show host. Ifcontestant 1 rings in first, the circuit turns on LED 1 and leaves it on until the circuit is reset. Ifthere is a tie, both LED's are turned on.The circuit requires four states: reset, contestant 0 wins, contestant 1 wins, and tie. One way tomap the states is to use state 00 for reset, state 01 for contestant 0 wins, state 10 for contestant 1wins, and state 11 for a tie. With this mapping, the outputs are equal

Conference Session

Recruitment, Retention and First-year Programs in ECE

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John W Pritchard, Iowa State University; Mani Mina, Iowa State University

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Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #6388Modern Embedded Systems as a Platform for Problem Solving in FreshmanEngineering: What is the Best Option?Mr. John W Pritchard, Iowa State UniversityDr. Mani Mina, Iowa State University Page 23.911.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Modern Embedded Systems as a Platform for Problem Solving: What is the Best Option? John Pritchard1 and Mani Mina1 1 Electrical and Computer Engineering

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Ellingson, U. of St. Thomas, School of Engineering; Kundan Nepal, University of Saint Thomas; Megan Rose McGill, University of St. Thomas; Mitchell J Hoffmann, University of St. Thomas

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Electrical and Computer

Turtlebot, to give nearlyautonomous tours of their multi-floor engineering building. The Turtlebot can effectivelytraverse the hallways, use the elevator, and play audio files during tours.IntroductionWorldwide, robots are becoming further integrated into everyday life. Because robots can beprogrammed to analyze, act within, or control almost any environment autonomously, robots arevaluable assets for tasks ranging from cleaning a cat’s litter box to flying an aircraft. Animportant aspect of robots is their ability to solve complex problems quicker, more efficientlyand with more precision than humans can attain. For this reason, robots are useful tools inapplications requiring heavy computation such as weather forecasting[1] or natural

Conference Session

Laboratory Development in ECE II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexander Ganago, University of Michigan; Sudarshan Sivaramakrishnan, University of Michigan

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Electrical and Computer

they learn in this EE course to their own interests, providingthem a nice sampling of “cool” applications as a starting point.Other authors also studied various aspects of teaching EE to EE and non-EE majors, includinglab projects. For example, Sterian et al.1 developed a project-based approach to teachingintroductory circuit labs with a special focus on intuitive understanding of simple circuits.Unfortunately, their report does not provide information on the enrollment in their course, andincludes only a cursory description of the surveys conducted in connection to the newlydeveloped projects. Hajjar and Sobahi2 described the design of an introductory EE course fornon-majors. From communication with universities, professors, research groups

Conference Session

Capstone Design and Innovations in ECE

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barbara E. Marino, Loyola Marymount University

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Electrical and Computer

time, the light is to be illuminated for the 5seconds following the detected motion. The light should be extinguished when the input switchis in the “off” position or if no motion has been detected in the previous 5 seconds. Page 23.944.2The input switch is to be implemented using a DIP switch. The output light is to be implementedwith an LED. The motion sensor input is to be implemented using the PIR Sensor SwitchModule shown in Figure 1. Figure 1: Seeedstudio Electronic Brick PIR Motion SensorDigital, analog, and computer solutions are possible.The Design and Programming of a Vending Machine:The objective of this

Conference Session

ECE Curriculum Improvement

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

JianJian Song, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Deborah Walter, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Edward Wheeler, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Electrical and Computer

world and engineering practice.1 IntroductionTwo aspects of digital systems are digital logic design and digital circuit implementation at chiplevel or printed circuit board (PCB) level. While the former assumes binary digital signals oflogic “1” and “0”, the latter must deal with analog nature of physical reality at chip, printedcircuit board or chassis levels as speed of digital systems reaches billion cycles per second.While the former has become easier to deal with because of tremendous advancement ofcomputer aided design tools, the latter has become more complex. While the former is a standardand required subject of any electrical or computer engineering curriculum, the latter is oftentreated as a senior elective or graduate school topic

Conference Session

Laboratory Development in ECE II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dale N. Buechler, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Phil J Sealy Jr., University of Wisconsin, Platteville; John R Goomey, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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Electrical and Computer

campus for face-to-face instruction.BackgroundIn the fall of 2008 University of Wisconsin – Platteville (UW-Platteville), located insouthwestern Wisconsin, began offering their undergraduate electrical engineering (EE) programto place-bound students throughout the state. This was accomplished in collaboration with theUW system’s network of thirteen two-year universities. The map in Figure 1 shows thedistribution of the collaborating campuses. This program has been designed so that students cancomplete the entire four-year engineering degree locally without having to travel to the UW-Platteville campus. Students complete their prerequisite coursework at their local two-yearuniversity and work toward the completion of their Associate’s Degree

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education I

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bosco Mansel Oliver, Clemson University; John R. Wagner, Clemson University; Elham B. Makram, Clemson University; Rajendra DUPE Singh, Clemson University

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Electrical and Computer

technology. Student andindustry assessments show that the certificate program successfully follows a pragmaticapproach that integrates theory with real world applications to prepare students for a career inthe diverse green energy industry.1. IntroductionThe world faces concurrent energy and pollution crises. Rapid population growth and an increasein the living standard in many emerging countries have led to a greater demand for fossil fuels.Over the next 25 years, the societal requirement for energy is forecasted to increase by 36% withthe bulk attributed to developing countries1. The demand for energy will eventually outpace theability to supply energy from traditional resources. Most industry experts believe that an energycrisis is likely for

Conference Session

Capstone Design and Innovations in ECE

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hanqi Zhuang, Florida Atlantic University; Oren Masory, Florida Atlantic University; Zvi S Roth

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Electrical and Computer

technologies to assist persons with disabilities will boost the students’ entrepreneurial spirit[1]. Thus, how to improve the wellbeing of the elderly and disabled population becomes one ofthe challenging issues that face all of us, including families, healthcare facilities and universities[2]. Being a public university located at South Florida gives us a unique opportunity to addressthis issue with first-hand observations and experience. During the past years, caretakers fromhospitals and nursing homes as well as entrepreneurs and inventors have approached FAU for Page 23.1043.2collaboration to improve the life of persons with disabilities

Conference Session

ABET Accreditation, Assessment and Program Improvement in ECE.

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth A Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Dianna L Newman, University at Albany/SUNY; Meghan Morris Deyoe, University at Albany, SUNY

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Electrical and Computer

pilot.Theoretical BackgroundIn the 21st century, change and reformation to policies and instructional methods are a necessityfor the field of education.1 21st century students require major change to traditional methods ofteaching; engagement is promoted through instructional strategies of visual stimulation,experiential/authentic learning, technology integration, and community-based learning.2 In 21stcentury education, constructivist, constructionist, and studio-based learning provide the keypedagogical foundation for successful instruction and student learning.3 In these settings, anenvironment of techniques including problem-solving, critical thinking, experiential activities,inquiry, and collaboration foster learning.4One of the more influential

Conference Session

Project-based and Cooperative Learning in ECE

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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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Electrical and Computer

model has been the traditionalapproach to capstone design. Tougaw and Will described this single/single approach to capstonesat Valparaiso University prior to 2000 1. In this model, students from an engineering departmentwould be assigned a capstone project focused on designing a system that primarily centered onthat department’s discipline. ABET and the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) began initiatives that changed howinstitutions, departments and programs thought about capstone design courses and projects. NAE Page 23.1062.2launched its Engineer of 2020 initiative. The goal was to predict the needs of engineeringprofessionals in the

Conference Session

Laboratory Development in ECE I

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wagdy H Mahmoud, University of the District of Columbia; Nian Zhang, University of the District of Columbia

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Electrical and Computer

design of adaptive noisecancellation system. The paper also details the implementation of the adaptive noise cancellationsystem on an FPGA board. The paper will also detail the challenges involved in teachingcontinually-evolving software/hardware design tools and the efforts made to reduce theirlearning times.Keywords: adaptive filters, adaptive noise cancellation, FPGA, Xilinx system generator, capstonedesign.1. IntroductionFor the past many years, adaptive filters design has been an active area of scholarly research andinnovative implementations. An adaptive filter is a filter that self-adjusts its coefficientsaccording to an optimizing algorithm. Adaptive filters are essential components in a wide rangeof signal processing, control, and

Conference Session

ECE Curriculum Improvement

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cordelia M Brown, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Dimitrios Peroulis, Purdue University; Greg Lammers, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Electrical and Computer

engineering education.Prof. Dimitrios Peroulis, Purdue University Dimitrios Peroulis received his PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor in 2003. He has been with Purdue University since August 2003 where he is currently leading a group of graduate students on a variety of research projects in the areas of RF MEMS, sensing and power harvesting applications as well as RFID sensors for the health monitoring of sensitive equipment. He has been a PI or a co-PI in numerous projects funded by government agencies and industry in these areas. He has been a key contributor in two DARPA projects at Purdue focusing on 1) very high quality (Q>1,000) RF tunable filters in mobile form factors

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexander Ganago, University of Michigan; Hongwei Liao

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Electrical and Computer

, in Lab 2 they build a light-activated control circuit with aphotocell as a light sensor and a MOSFET as electronic switch, which automatically turnsOn/Off the actuator (lamp or motor).Before offering the new course structure in the Fall, many innovations were tested in theSpring 2012 (34 students enrolled). In the Fall 2012 semester, 156 students were enrolled,including 90 juniors and 64 seniors, with the most represented majors listed in Table 1. Table 1. The demographics of students enrolled in Fall 2012 Engineering Major Enrolled Percentage Mechanical 61 39.1 Aerospace 43 27.6

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nizami Z Vagidov, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Vladimir Mitin, University at Buffalo, SUNY; Athos Chariton Petrou; Joseph L Zawicki Zawicki

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Electrical and Computer

. Athos Chariton PetrouDr. Joseph L Zawicki Zawicki Page 23.1125.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Synergy of Educational Tools in Teaching of a New Lecture/Lab Course on Electromagnetic Fields and WavesAbstractElectromagnetic Fields and Waves (EFW) courses for undergraduate students are usually taughtin traditional lecture style. The instructors that teach EFW courses using this conventionalmethod encounter several problems including these:1. There is disconnect between the mathematics used to describe electromagnetic phenomenaand the physics, even when one or

Conference Session

Recruitment, Retention and First-year Programs in ECE

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher R. Carroll, University of Minnesota Duluth

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Electrical and Computer

, Page 23.1141.2conveniently called 0 and 1. That’s enough information to distinguish digital things from thereal-world, continuous experience with which they had daily exposure. Digital does not meanthat digits are involved, but rather means that variables interact under very different and limitedrules compared to familiar continuous variables. What’s a circuit? It was enough to simplydefine a circuit as a collection of electrical components connected by wires, and leave it at that.Behind the ScenesStudents in this camp were given a breadboard on which to build digital circuits. Three TTLintegrated circuits including eight 2-input NAND gates (two 74LS132s) and six D flip-flops (one74LS174), and a seven-segment common anode LED display digit

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Electrical and Computer

Page 23.1225.22010-2011 and 2011-2012 academic years.1-10The Curricular Review ProcessUnder the leadership of the Advisory Council for the Engineering School (ACES) consisting ofthe Dean, Associate Dean, and Program Chairs, the faculty completed a thorough review of eachof our four ABET-accredited undergraduate degree programs (CE, CS, EE, and ME) during the2011-2012 academic year. In addition to making sure that our new curricula satisfy the latestABET criteria, including the Student Outcomes (SOs), we followed the guidance provided byour recently developed Program Educational Objectives (PEOs), stated as follows: The School ofEngineering prepares graduates who will: 1. Be successful as practicing professionals in diverse career paths or in