Conference Session

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

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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

AC 2011-611: ENHANCING THE SAFETY, SECURITY, AND CONVE-NIENCE FEATURES OF AN AUTOMOTIVE VIA A CELLULAR INTER-FACELei Miao, The University of CincinnatiDenis Fedorov, University of Cincinnati Receive a bachelor degree (BSEE) cum laude from University of Cincinnati in 2010.James O. Everly, University of Cincinnati James O. Everly is an Associate Professor in Electronic and Computing Systems at the University of Cincinnati’s College of Engineering and Applied Science. He received a BSEE and MSEE from The Ohio State University in 1969 and 1970, respectively. He is a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and a registered professional engineer in the state of Ohio. He is a member of

Conference Session

Teaching Circuit Theory and Electronics

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daren Reed Wilcox, Southern Polytechnic State University; Gerd Walter Wöstenkühler, University of Applied Sciences, Hochschule Harz

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2011-801: A NEW PEDAGOGY FOR THE ELECTRONICS LABORA-TORYDaren Reed Wilcox, Southern Polytechnic State UniversityGerd Walter Wstenkhler, Hochschule Harz (University of Applied Sciences) Page 22.79.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 A New Pedagogy for the Electronics LaboratoryIntroductionFor decades, laboratory instruction of electronic circuits and devices has been centered onstandard plastic dual-in-line (PDIP) components and integrated circuits such as the uA741operational amplifier inserted in a breadboard for testing. Prior to this method many engineeringprograms used circuit board trainers

Conference Session

Projects in ECE

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Mohamed, Florida International University; Osama A. Mohammed, Florida International University

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2012-3302: SMART CONTROL OF POWER ELECTRONIC CONVERT-ERS IN PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMSMr. Ahmed Mohamed, Florida International University Ahmed Mohamed (El-Tallawy) was born in Minia, Egypt, in 1984. He received his B.Sc. degree from the faculty of engineering, Minia University, Minia, Egypt, in 2006. From 2006 to 2009, he was a Re- search/Teaching Assistant in the faculty of engineering, Minia University. He received a M.Sc. degree from the faculty of engineering, Minia University, Minia, Egypt in 2009. He is currently a Research As- sistant in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, College of Engineering and Computing, Florida International University, Miami, Fla., USA. His current research interests are

Conference Session

ECE Pedagogy and Assessment II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dale Buechler, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Phillip Sealy, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; David Drury, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Mesut Muslu, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2009-1695: CLOSING THE LOOP ON ASSESSMENTDale Buechler, University of Wisconsin, Platteville Associate Professor, Univ. of Wisconsin-Platteville, Department of Electrical Engineering, Collaborative Electrical Engineering Program at Rock County, Electrical Engineering Assessment Chair 2008 - Present, Wisconsin Teaching Fellow 2009 - 2010, ASEE Mathematics Division Chair 2006-2007, ASEE Mathematics Division Program Chair 2005-2006Phillip Sealy, University of Wisconsin, Platteville Associate Professor, Univ. of Wisconsin-Platteville, Chair Department of Electrical Engineering, Previous Electrical Engineering Assessment ChairDavid Drury, University of Wisconsin, Platteville Professor

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bill Yang, Western Carolina University; Robert D. Adams, Western Carolina University; Aaron K. Ball, Western Carolina University

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Electrical and Computer

., “Applied Engineering With LabVIEW: Experiences From a Plug-in Hybrid Project,” paper AC2008-2707, American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition (ASEE’08), 2008.6. Backer, P. and Garcia J., “Assessment of LabVIEW and MULTISIM in the Delivery of Electronics LaboratoryContent,” paper AC 2007-235, American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition(ASEE’07), 2007.7. Zhang, Y., Akujuobi, C., Wang, Y., and Cui, S., “Engineering Technology Laboratory Enhancement WithLabVIEW,” paper AC 2010-1646, American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition(ASEE’10), 2010.8. Stone, W., Ball, A., and Howell, B., “Integrating LabVIEW® into Engineering Technology Curricula

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Improvements in ECE Circuit Analysis

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Kun Yao, University of Georgia; Adel W. Al Weshah, University of Georgia; Nathaniel Hunsu, University of Georgia

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Electrical and Computer

of theirmisconceptions about electric circuitsBackgroundPrior knowledge, Misconceptions and LearningStudents come to learning about scientific topics in one of three prior knowledgeconditions: no prior knowledge, partial or incomplete prior knowledge, or withmisconceptions in their prior knowledge that are inconsistent with positionsconsidered as scientifically accurate within scientific communities (Chi, 2009;Vosniadou & Mason, 2012). Misconceptions refer to intuitions or beliefs about a topicthat are inconsistent with currently accepted scientific facts, (Tippett, 2010) and oftenare acquired as we try to make sense of experiences in our environment. Not only arethey inconsistent with accurate facts, they can also be elusive to

Conference Session

Integration of Research and Education in ECE

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aharon Gero, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology; Wishah Zoabi, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology; Nissim Sabag, Ort Braude College of Engineering

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2012-3044: HOW DOES ANIMATION-BASED LEARNING AFFECTSTUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENTS AND ATTITUDES TOWARDS ELECTRON-ICS?Dr. Aharon Gero, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology Aharon Gero holds a B.A. in physics, a B.Sc. in electrical engineering, a M.Sc. in electrical engineering, and a Ph.D. in theoretical physics, all from the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology. In addition, he has a M.B.A. from the University of Haifa, Israel. Gero is a faculty member at the Department of Education in Technology and Science of the Technion. His research focuses on electrical engineering education and interdisciplinary education that combines physics with electronics, such as electro-optics and microelectronics education.Miss

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Geoffrey L. Herman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Michael C. Loui, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2012-4637: IDENTIFYING THE CORE CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORKOF DIGITAL LOGICDr. Geoffrey L. Herman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Geoffrey L. Herman earned his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign as a Mavis Future Faculty Fellow. He is currently a Postdoctoral Researcher for the Illinois Foundry for Engineering Education. His research interests include conceptual change and development in engineering students, promoting intrinsic motivation in the classroom, blended learning (integrating online teaching tools into the classroom), and intelligent tutoring systems. He is a recipient of the 2011 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE

Conference Session

ECE Curriculum Improvement

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arlen Planting, Boise State University; Sin Ming Loo, Boise State University

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2012-4733: IT BLINKED! EMPOWERING STUDENTS WITH AN IM-PROVED MICROPROCESSORS COURSEMr. Arlen Planting, Boise State UniversityProf. Sin Ming Loo, Boise State University Page 25.866.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 It Blinked! Empowering Students in an Improved Microprocessors CourseAbstractEmpowering students in understanding microprocessors involves teaching them how a processorworks so that they have the skills they need when presented with a different architecture.Allowing the students to participate more fully in the discovery process enhances their ability

Conference Session

Pedagogy and Assessment in ECE III

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Greg Nordstrom, Lipscomb University; John Pettit, David Lipscomb University

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2010-1207: A SYLLABUS-BASED ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION TOOLFOR ABET PROGRAM ACCREDITATIONGreg Nordstrom, Lipscomb University Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer EngineeringJohn Pettit, David Lipscomb University Department Chair, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Page 15.101.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 A Syllabus-Based Assessment and Evaluation Tool for ABET Program AccreditationAbstractThe ABET engineering accreditation criteria cover all aspects of program evaluation, from high-level institutional program educational objectives down to

Conference Session

Innovations in Power Education in ECE

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2010-5: A COMPUTER-BASED APPROACH TO THE ANALYSIS OFTRANSIENT STABILITY OF POWER SYSTEMSMark Lau, Universidad del TuraboSastry Kuruganty, Universidad del Turabo Page 15.19.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 A Computer-Based Approach to the Analysis of Transient Stability in Power SystemsAbstractThis paper presents a simple, yet powerful approach to introducing the topic of transient stabilityin a power system course. The problem of transient stability is of fundamental importance in theanalysis and design of power systems. The solution to this problem couples numerical methodsfor solving power flows with those for solving

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stuart Wentworth, Auburn University; Dennis Silage, Temple University; Michael Baginski, Auburn University

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2010-36: INDIVIDUALIZED MATLAB PROJECTS IN UNDERGRADUATEELECTROMAGNETICSStuart Wentworth, Auburn University Stu Wentworth received his Electrical Engineering doctorate from the University of Texas, Austin, in 1990. Since then he has been with Auburn University’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, specializing in electromagnetics and microelectronics. He has authored a pair of undergraduate electromagnetics texts, and has won several awards related to teaching. He is a long-standing member of his department’s curriculum and assessment committee.Dennis Silage, Temple University DENNIS SILAGE (silage@temple.edu) received the PhD in EE from the University of Pennsylvania

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2010-75: THE USE OF SPREADSHEETS IN TEACHING BOUNDARY-VALUEPROBLEMS IN ELECTROMAGNETICSMark Lau, Universidad del TuraboSastry Kuruganty, Universidad del Turabo Page 15.1260.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 The Use of Spreadsheets in Teaching Boundary-Value Problems in ElectromagneticsAbstractElectromagnetics is arguably one of the most challenging courses in any electrical engineeringcurriculum. A solid foundation in vector calculus and a good intuition based on physical groundsare the normal requirements for a student to successfully complete this course. This paperpresents a simple, yet powerful approach to

Conference Session

Experiential Learning in ECE

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2011-1021: HIGH ALTITUDE BALLOON INSTRUMENTATION INUNDERGRADUATE ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERINGDick Blandford, University of Evansville Dick Blandford is the EECS Department Chair at the University of EvansvilleMark Earl Randall, University of Evansville Mark Randall Randall@Evansville.edu Instructor of Electrical Engineering Department of Electrical Engineering University of Evansville Page 22.772.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 High Altitude Balloon Instrumentation In Undergraduate Electrical and Computer EngineeringAbstractA high

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

AC 2011-2522: INTEGRATING ADAPTED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROJECTSINTO A COMPUTER ENGINEERING CAPSTONE CLASSLynne A Slivovsky, California Polytechnic State University Lynne A. Slivovsky, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering (Ph.D., Purdue Uni- versity, 2001), has led service-learning initiatives both within the College of Engineering and across the university at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. In 2003 she received the Frontiers In Education New Faculty Fellow Award. Her work in service-learning led to her selection in 2007 as a California Campus Compact-Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching Faculty Fellow for Service-Learning for Political Engagement. She

Conference Session

ABET Accreditation, Assessment, and Program Improvement in ECE

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard W. Kelnhofer, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Stephen M. Williams, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Owe G. Petersen, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2011-669: SIMPLE ANALYSIS METHOD FOR ASSESSMENT OF PEOSRichard W. Kelnhofer, Milwaukee School of Engineering Dr. Kelnhofer is Program Director of Electrical Engineering Technology and Assistant Professor at Mil- waukee School of Engineering (MSOE). Formerly, he held engineering and managerial positions in the telecommunications industry. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Marquette University in 1997 and is a Professional Engineer registered in the State of Wisconsin. Dr. Kelnhofer teaches courses in communication systems, signal processing, and information and coding theory.Stephen M. Williams, Milwaukee School of Engineering Dr. Stephen Williams is Program Director of Electrical Engineering

Conference Session

New Developments in Teaching Electromagnetics and Related Topics

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert H. Caverly, Villanova University

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2011-1289: PROJECT-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES IN RF ANDMICROWAVE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM COMPONENTSRobert H. Caverly, Villanova University Robert Caverly has been a faculty member at Villanova University since 1997. Prior to that he was on the faculty at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. He is interested in RF and microwave engineering as it pertains to RFICs and discrete control devices. Page 22.1190.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Project-based Learning Experiences in RF and Microwave Wireless Communications System

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xingguo Xiong, University of Bridgeport; Linfeng Zhang, University of Bridgeport; Lawrence V. Hmurcik, University of Bridgeport; Navarun Gupta, University of Bridgeport

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2011-2008: FROM MICROELECTRONICS TO NANOELECTRONICSINTRODUCING NANOTECHNOLOGY TO VLSI CURRICULAXingguo Xiong, University of Bridgeport Xingguo Xiong is an assistant professor in Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Univer- sity of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT 06604. His research areas include Microelectromechanical System (MEMS), nanotechnology, as well as VLSI design and testing. He has two patents, and published 49 conference/journal papers. He is also the recipient of 2009 Northeast ASEE (American Society of Engi- neering Education) Outstanding Teacher Award.Linfeng Zhang, University of Bridgeport Dr. Linfeng Zhang is an assistant professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the

Conference Session

Embedded System Design

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Kimbrough, University of Tennessee at Martin; Rhett Chrysler, University of Tennessee at Martin; Somsak Sukittanon, The University of Tennessee at Martin

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2010-658: INCREASE STUDENT PROJECT OUTCOME IN EMBEDDEDSYSTEM COURSE THROUGH DESIGN COMPETITIONMichael Kimbrough, University of Tennessee at MartinRhett Chrysler, University of Tennessee at MartinSomsak Sukittanon, The University of Tennessee at Martin Page 15.719.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Increase Student Project Outcome in Embedded System Course through Design CompetitionAbstractIn 2007, an upper division elective course in embedded systems at the University of Tennessee atMartin was switched from the Intel 8085 to the ATMEL AVR microcontroller. The objective isto teach students how to design a hardware interface and to

Conference Session

Pedagogy and Assessment in ECE

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dick Blandford, University of Evansville; Christina Howe, University of Evansville; Anthony Richardson, University of Evansville; David Mitchell, University of Evansville

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2010-707: CLASSIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT OF PROJECTS INCOMPUTER ENGINEERINGDick Blandford, University of Evansville Dick Blandford is the department chair of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Evansville. He received a PhD in EE from the University of Illinois.Christina Howe, University of Evansville Christina Howe is an assistant professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Evansville. She received a PhD in EE from Vanderbilt University.Anthony Richardson, University of Evansville Tony Richardson is an associate professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Evansville. He has a PhD in EE from Duke UniversityDavid

Conference Session

Pedagogy and Assessment in ECE II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rosalind Wynne, Villanova University

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2010-819: THE DIARY OF A MAD STUDENT: EXAM DIARIES AND OTHEREVALUATION SCHEMESRosalind Wynne, Villanova University Rosalind Wynne received her doctorate in electrical engineering from Boston University in May 2005, a M.S. in electrical engineering from Boston University in 2001 and a B.S. in physics from Norfolk State University in 1999. She recently received a tenure-track Assistant Professor position at Villanova University, Villanova, PA in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Her current research interests include developing fiber optic sensors based on microstructured optical fiber technology for chemical sensing and biomedical applications. Dr. Wynne is a

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stuart Wentworth, Auburn University; S. Hossein Mousavinezhad, Idaho State University; Mani Mina, Iowa State University; Wei PAN, Idaho State University

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2010-821: ENHANCING ELECTROMAGNETICS INSTRUCTION USINGMATLAB AND MATHCADStuart Wentworth, Auburn University Stu Wentworth received his Electrical Engineering doctorate from the University of Texas, Austin, in 1990. Since then he has been with Auburn University’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, specializing in electromagnetics and microelectronics. He has authored a pair of undergraduate electromagnetics texts, and has won several awards related to teaching. He is a long-standing member of his department’s curriculum and assessment committee.S. Hossein Mousavinezhad, Idaho State University Dr. Mousavinezhad is an active member of IEEE and ASEE having chaired sessions in

Conference Session

Laboratory Development in ECE

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Hoffbeck, University of Portland

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2010-842: A LABORATORY METHOD FOR TEACHINGANALOG-TO-DIGITAL AND DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG CONVERSIONJoseph Hoffbeck, University of Portland Joseph P. Hoffbeck is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Portland in Portland, Oregon. He has a Ph.D. from Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana. He previously worked with digital cell phone systems at Lucent Technologies (formerly AT&T Bell Labs) in Whippany, New Jersey. His technical interests include communication systems, digital signal processing, and remote sensing. Page 15.43.1© American Society for Engineering Education

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Pearce; Phil Barker, Heriot Watt University

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2010-959: A CASE STUDY IN THE USE OF ANIMATED VISUAL MODELS INCOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING EDUCATIONDave Pearce, University of York Dave Pearce is a Lecturer in the Department of Electronics at the University of York. He graduated from the University of Cambridge in 1985, and worked in industry for 11 years designing optical fiber systems and local area networking equipment before commencing a PhD in wireless access methods in 1996. He is now responsible for the teaching of communications engineering at undergraduate and postgraduate level at York.Phil Barker, Heriot Watt University Phil Barker is a Learning Technology Adviser at the Institute for Computer-Based Learning in the School of

Conference Session

Experiential Learning in ECE

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Liya (Grace) Ni, California Baptist University

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2011-1708: A HAPTICS-ENABLED REHABILITATION DESIGN PROJECTFOR A CONTROL SYSTEMS COURSELiya (Grace) Ni, California Baptist University Dr. Grace Ni received her B.Eng. in Information and Control Engineering from Xi’an Jiaotong University in China, M.Eng. in Electrical Engineering from National University of Singapore, and PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Waterloo. She is currently an assistant professor in the School of Engineering at California Baptist University. Prior to that, she spent three years working for a start-up company in Canada as a senior research scientist and also taught at University of Wisconsin - Platteville for two years, as an assistant professor in Electrical

Conference Session

Laboratory Development in ECE

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexander Ganago, University of Michigan; Inger Bergom, University of Michigan; Britton Wolfe, Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2010-2039: USING A WEBSITE AND WIKI AS A SUPPORT TOOL FORTEACHING ASSISTANTSAlexander Ganago, University of MichiganInger Bergom, University of MichiganBritton Wolfe, Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne Page 15.1317.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Using a website and wiki as a support tool for teaching assistantsAbstract Employing students as teaching assistants (TAs) in laboratory sections of large coursesreduces faculty’s teaching commitments and provides valuable teaching experience for futurefaculty. However, it also presents challenges, such as inexperienced TAs and high turnoverbetween semesters. New tools are

Conference Session

Embedded System Design

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Weber, Lake Superior State University

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2010-2060: MARKETING-BASED PRESENTATIONS IN COMPUTERARCHITECTUREPaul Weber, Lake Superior State University Paul J. Weber is an Assistant Professor at Lake Superior State University. Since completing his Ph.D. at Michigan Tech in 2006, he has taught courses in digital and computer systems as well as electronics, circuit analysis, and robot vision. His research interests include renewable energy, energy efficiency, distributed control, and engineering education. Page 15.853.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Marketing-Based Presentations in Computer ArchitectureAbstractA key

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin Levine, University of North Carolina; James Conrad, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Ivan Howitt, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2010-2374: EMBEDDED WIRELESS NETWORKS INSTRUCTIONBenjamin Levine, University of North Carolina Ben Levine is an Embedded Systems Engineer in Rock Hill, SC with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from UNC Charlotte. After studying Optical Science at the graduate level he switched to Embedded Systems engineering and is currently pursing his Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering.James Conrad, University of North Carolina, Charlotte James M. Conrad received his bachelor’s degree in computer science from the University of Illinois, Urbana, and his master’s and doctorate degrees in computer engineering from North Carolina State University. He is currently an associate

Conference Session

Student Engagement in ECE

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cordelia Brown, Purdue University; Yung-Hsiang Lu, Purdue University

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2010-1820: INTEGRATION OF REAL WORLD TEAMING INTO APROGRAMMING COURSECordelia Brown, Purdue UniversityYung-Hsiang Lu, Purdue University Page 15.785.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Integration of Real World Teaming Into A Programming CourseAbstractHistorically, teaming experiences for engineering students has primarily been found infirst year engineering courses, design courses, and laboratory courses. Occasionally,other types of engineering courses integrate teaming as a part of some of the courseprojects. In this paper, we are reporting our findings of integrating teaming into aprogramming course. This study examines team projects and team interaction in a

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

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