Conference Session

Innovative Graphics Instruction

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert A. Chin, East Carolina University

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Engineering Design Graphics

. The objective was to ensure that all design technology graduates possessedan understanding of technology management practices in the areas of production, planning, andcontrol; quality control; safety; and management specifically. The goal was to improve the levelof understanding of technology management among graduating design technology graduates.An initial study of the students’ performance was completed in the spring of 20121. In this study,the performance of design technology majors on their understanding of technology managementwas ascertained. The criterion for success included (a) a 91% pass rate for all who sat for thecertification exam and (b) for those who did not pass the exam, the number of correctly answeredexam items will fall

Conference Session

Graphics and Visualization

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy Hamlin, Michigan Technological University; Norma Veurink, Michigan Technological University; Sheryl Sorby, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Design Graphics

modules were covered. Experimental Group Comparison GroupWeek (Section 1) (Sections 2 & 3) 1 Pre-testing Pre-testing 2 Module 8 – Surfaces and Solids of Module 1 – Isometric Drawings and Revolution Coded Plans 3 Module 9 – Combining Solids Module 2 – Orthographic Drawings 4 Module 3 – Flat Patterns Inclined and Curved Surfaces 5 Module 1 – Isometric Drawings and Module 3 – Flat Patterns Coded Plans 6 Quiz Quiz 7 Module 2 – Orthographic Drawings Module 4

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Strategies in Engineering Graphics

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Leland, Oral Roberts University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

commonand must be overcome. Significant differences in the tasks also exist. Rather than a sequence ofinstructions, a sequence of steps is identified to create the object. The creation of the objects andassemblies requires some common sense, planning and problem solving in selecting a process forcreating the parts. In general, the product produced in solid modeling is less complex and moretransparent than a computer program, so errors are easier to detect. Also, there is usually instantvisual feedback telling the student if their steps to create an object are correct or not. Howeverfor more complex objects and assemblies, the constraints created by a design choice are notalways immediately obvious. It is probably the novice status of the students

Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Applications

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Theodore Branoff, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

of the course to hybrid instruction. Key components ofthe redesign include revising online streaming media, moving online content from WebCT toMoodle, conducting synchronous online help sessions, and developing an automated gradingsystem for constraint-based CAD files. This paper summarizes the previous research conductedin the introductory course, presents data from the fall 2008 semester, and describes the plan forthe whole course revision.IntroductionWhen implemented correctly, an effective alternative to face-to-face or completely onlineinstruction is hybrid or blended instruction. Some of the potential benefits are equivalent orimproved instruction, an engaged model of learning, accelerated completion of courses, self-paced or

Conference Session

Engineering Design Graphics Division Technical Session 3 - Spatial Visualization Topics

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hannah Budinoff, University of California, Berkeley; Audrey Ford, University of California, Berkeley; Sara McMains, University of California, Berkeley

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

Audrey Ford is a 5th year PhD candidate in mechanical engineering at the University of California Berke- ley.Prof. Sara McMains, University of California, Berkeley Professor McMains directs the Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing Lab in the Department of Me- chanical Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley. Her pedagogical research interests include engineering design visualization and auto-grading of engineering drawings. Her other research interests include Geometric DFM (Design for Manufacturing) feedback, computational geometry, geometric and solid modeling, CAD/CAM, GPU algorithms, computer aided process planning, additive manufacturing, computer vision, and machine learning. She received her

Conference Session

Assessment Within Engineering Design Graphics

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Nozaki, Ohio State University; Nancy E. Study, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Heidi M Steinhauer, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Sheryl A. Sorby, Ohio State University; Mary A. Sadowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Ronald L. Miller, Colorado School of Mines

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Engineering Design Graphics

modeling course at one of the participatinguniversities were asked to review the items, give feedback on clarity of the questions,and note any possible typos or mistakes in the graphics. These students did notprovide responses to the questions. Because it was late in the semester and courseinstruction had already been planned at each participating institution, not all 60items could be tested on every student participant due to classroom time constraints.The items were compiled into different sized packets based on the time available fortesting at each participating institution. A testing protocol was established by thegroup so all packets in the pilot study were administered in a uniform fashion.Pilot responses from all institutions were collected

Conference Session

Topics Related To Engineering Design Graphics Division

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nancy E. Study, Pennsylvania State University, Erie

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

peer assessment plan, students handed a print of the multiview drawing in tothe instructor at the beginning of lab then the assignments were redistributed to the students sothey could assess the drawings and mark any errors. Correctly identifying the majority of theerrors on the drawing they marked up was part of each student’s grade. Actual grading andassigning point values to the errors was not part of the peer review, this was done by theinstructor.Grades on the individual assignments along with final project and exam scores were compared tothose from previous semesters. Grades on the individual assignments improved significantly butthere were no significant differences in the exam grades or overall grades. This may be due, inpart, to the

Conference Session

Engineering Design Graphics Division Technical Session 3: Spatial Visualization

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Agata K. Dean, Colorado School of Mines

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

successfulengineering pursuits. In Fall 2016, student research projects included topics such as theimportance of spatial understanding in sports (strategizing a football play, designing a footballhelmet to decrease concussion rates), in petroleum engineering (an understanding of subsurfaceelements, interpretation of topological maps, drilling efficiencies), and in the medical field(chirality of molecules, surgical practice, physical therapy), among many others.Addressing the Target PopulationThe first time Colorado School of Mines planned to offer a spatial skills course, student membersof the collegiate section of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) were emailed. Researchsuggests that females are more likely to struggle with spatial skills than males,1-4, 6

Conference Session

Engineering Design Graphics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

David Torick, Washington State University; Nandita Biswas, Washington State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

initialimplementation in an IEG has been discussed and is shared at our course websitehttps://hub.wsu.edu/me-116/pdm/ to promote further implementation across academic institutionsand provide reasonable insight into implementation.Our university will be sharing our implementation with a club shortly, and we also plan to utilizethe data mining capabilities associated with SWPDMS in future educational research.References[1] E. Wiebe, "Impact of Product Data Management (PDM) trends on Engineering Graphics Instruction," 1998.[2] D. S. Kelley, "Product Lifecycle Management Philosophies Within a Computer-Aided Design Program of Study," 2003.[3] R. T. Frame, C. Pezeshki, and M. Grant Norton, "Integrating PLM Methods into the Undergraduate

Conference Session

Teaching Strategies in Graphics

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Egoitz Sierra Uria, The University of the Basque Country; Mikel Garmendia Mujika, The University of the Basque Country

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

in learning concepts and problem solving. (Maloney 1994) 10.When planning the teaching of specific content and deciding the design of thelearning process through an activity program, it is necessary to define certain aspects.Among these, the intended objectives and the contents, keeping in mind the possibledifficulties that can arise in the assimilation of the content by learners. But at the sametime, it is necessary to define the strategy that will be followed to improve themeaningful learning, defining a logical sequence of activities designed expressly for thelearning process, as well as the type of assessment that will be used to improve andorient the learning.On the other hand, another factor related to the visualization of parts is the

Conference Session

Using graphics in the rest of the engineering courses

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andy S Zhang, New York City College of Technology of CUNY; GAFFAR BARAKAT GAILANI, New York City College of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

Accelerator, Page 23.810.6 ability to create a four-bar linkage that serves as a steering system, ability to take into consideration many factors related to design and use them for overall planning, and ability to organize and work in teams.Formative assessment such as interactive class discussion, exit survey, and oral presentationwere used. The following table showed some of the survey results. RC Car Design Project – Q & A Worksheet Instructions: The answers to the questions below are intended as starting point for discussion and will not be graded

Conference Session

CAD Assessments, Trends and Applications

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Srikanth B Pidugu, University of Arkansas, Little Rock; Mamdouh M. Bakr, University of Arkansas, Little Rock; Swaminadham Midturi, University of Arkansas, Little Rock; George P Tebbetts, University of Arkansas, Little Rock

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Engineering Design Graphics

-ETAC oral, and graphical communication … criterion (f) Assessment Scores/ Performance: Excellent 0-1 , Good1-2, Average2-3, Below Average3-4, Failing4-5 *New indirect assessment method started beginning from spring 2009 The final and important phase of assessing Student Outcomes is to identify the generaland specific concerns and issues in student learning (outcomes), and to suggest appropriaterecommendations to correct the concerns, where needed. These corrective actions and plans areindicated for each criterion and for the selected course as shown in table 6 for student outcome f

Conference Session

Improving Visualization Skills

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yaomin Dong, Kettering University; Jacqueline A. El-Sayed, Marygrove College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

state and federal government. It is seen that thecompanies that sponsor Kettering University students represent a diverse cross section of U.S.industries. The changes that have been taking place in these industries and the needs andchallenges they face are immediately reflected in Kettering University’s classrooms as thestudents bring valuable experience after 24 weeks of work experience per year with theircorporate sponsor. The students and the department of Mechanical Engineering are the focus ofthis study.As part of the professional development portion of the grant, the Kettering University ENGAGEteam attended the ENGAGE conference in February 2010. A Plan of Attack in spatialvisualization was developed by Dr. Y. Dong, the Spatial

Conference Session

Spatial Ability and Visualization in Graphics Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patrick Connolly, Purdue University; James Beeler, Purdue University; Pat Connaughton, Purdue University; Jared Price, Purdue University; Ben Trefz, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

received identicaltest questions but viewed the object as a 3D augmented reality image that was slowly rotatedthrough one revolution. The participants in this group also received 90 seconds to answer eachquestion on the test. Quantitative and qualitative results were recorded for the study. Futureresearch plans are discussed as well as lessons learned from this augmented reality application.IntroductionSpatial skills, sometimes referred to as spatial ability, are increasingly important in a workplacethat is dependent on collaboration and communication. These spatial skills are vital in numerousfields including engineering, medicine, and manufacturing. Historically, there has been a greatdeal of interest in methods of instruction and technology

Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Applications

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

La Verne Abe Harris, Arizona State University; Richard Newman, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

the GIT Digital Photography Laboratory.These essential components were not ordered for the SME, because the grant funding wasdepleted.Media Room DecisionsThe next remaining hurdle to overcome was to identify a location for the room for the studioreside; like most universities, space is at a premium and often a challenge. Currently the studiois housed on an interim basis in 200 square foot office space located in the Technology CenterBuilding. A permanent laboratory and studio space are being planned by the ES.V. FindingsBenefits and SuccessesPolitical factorsThe overriding benefit of the SME study was the interdepartmental collaboration that wasspawned. Like many departments within a large university system, the opportunity to

Conference Session

Topics Related To Engineering Design Graphics Division

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vimal Viswanathan, Tuskegee University; Maria Calhoun, Tuskegee University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

weekafter the submission). Although the students were allowed to meet the instructor and discuss theirmistakes during the office hours, they never received additional grades for such an extra effort.Though detailed records of these meetings were not kept, it was estimated that approximately40% of the students met the instructor more than two times for additional help outside theclassroom. In order to aid in the development of their spatial visualization skills, the feedback ontheir homework assignments were very detailed and the instructor provided them explanations ofthe areas where they needed to improve. In order to avoid any ethical conflicts, a pre-planned grading plan was formulated for thetwo classes. In the control class, the grading

Conference Session

Spatial Ability and Visualization in Graphics Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diarmaid Lane, University of Limerick; Niall Seery, University of Limerick

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Engineering Design Graphics

in communication graphics,problem solving and critical thinking is a primary aim of Design and CommunicationGraphics in the Irish second level system. In addition to this, students are providedwith an appropriate learning environment where they can plan, organise and presentcreative design solutions using a variety of skills, techniques and media [4]. Assessmentof the subject is in two components: A design assignment (worth forty percent ofmarks) that assesses students on elements that cannot be readily assessed through theterminal examination that is worth sixty percent of marks.Core to both components is the development of “Concept Driven Competencies”,where students are expected to develop an ability to engage in “metacognition”[18]where

Conference Session

Research in Graphics Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aaron Clark, North Carolina State University; Jeremy Ernst, North Carolina State University; Brian Downs, North Carolina State University

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Engineering Design Graphics

questions examined the level of involvement and theopinions of continued education from respondents.The fourth category examined the major and minor offerings of institutions, along withinformation on the job fields in which recent graduates found work. Questions were also askedthat covered the title of degree, minor offerings and the annual number of departmentalgraduates. This research could aid institutions as educators adapt curricula and advise students ascourse content changes. Questions from the fourth category remained unmodified from the 2004survey instrument. Finally, the last category focused on current research, grants, collaborations,and future research plans. These areas were specified based on Flowers13 2001 work

Conference Session

Graphics and Visualization

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nancy Study, Virginia State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

N = 31.00 2.0 6.0 10.0 14.0 18.0 22.0 26.0 30.0 34.0 38.0 42.0 46.0 Table 2. HVDT ResultsDiscussionThe minority subjects in this study and its preceding study tended to have significantly lowerthan average spatial visualization abilities as measured by the Purdue Spatial Visualization Test(PSVT). These abilities however can be developed through instruction9, 10, 11, 12, 1 and it isimportant to consider the differences in learning style when planning instruction, remediationand testing of spatial abilities.Because the use of a variety of remediation activities that specifically included sketching andmanipulation of physical objects led to improved PSVT scores for similar

Conference Session

Engineering Design Graphics Division Technical Session 2 - Design & Manufacturing Topics

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Guthrie J. Boleneus, Eastern Washington University; Shannon M. Kellam; Jacob Stewart; Robert E. Gerlick, Eastern Washington University; B. Matthew Michaelis, Eastern Washington University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

inmany industries and a valuable skill for an engineer to possess.Integrating engineering learning into projects that benefit the community is rewarding on manylevels. Recipients get access to things that didn’t yet exist or they can’t afford while studentsdevelop new skills and gain valuable, resume building, experience. Further, students get realwork experience working with “clients” while wrestling with balancing function, durability,fabrication time, cost, scheduling, planning, communication, ergonomics, user experience, etc.Finally, service learning projects build and reinforce strong relationships between educators,their administration, and their communities. From our experience, ideal service projects are onesthat benefit the community or

Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Applications

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keith Fisher, Montana State University; Kevin Cook, Montana State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

of concepts learned, the curriculum has been revised and improved to provide graphics courses during each of the first three years of the typical four year plan. 1st Year: MET 119 Technical 3rd Year: Graphics Communication- MET 303 CAE Tools in Intro. to Communicating 2nd Year: Mechanical Design - with 2-D and 3-D CAD MET 211 Graphics in Modeling, FEA, CFD, Design – Simulations, CAM, RP Graphical design

Conference Session

Spatial Visualization

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yaomin Dong, Kettering University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

existingEngineering Graphics course have been made as lessons learned.1. IntroductionAs part of the professional development portion of the NSF – ENGAGE grant, the KetteringUniversity ENGAGE team attended the ENGAGE conference in February 2010. A Plan ofAttack in spatial visualization was developed. It includes five phases starting from Springsemester 2010. Currently at Kettering University, “Technical Graphical Communications(MECH-100)” is a core course for Mechanical Engineering (ME) students at freshman level. It isan elective course for students in other programs such as Industrial and ManufacturingEngineering (IME), Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECS), etc.According to the studies by Sorby [1, 2], well-developed spatial skills have been shown to

Conference Session

Research in Graphics Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Sadowski, Purdue University; Patrick Connolly, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

compiled. A Delphi survey is currently planned to help us achieveconsensus on this issue. We are asking the participants to help determine if any of these namesshould replace the Engineering Design Graphics as the Division name, or if there are names thathave not yet been suggested. The Delphi technique is conducted through a series of rounds whichgive participants feedback from the previous round and allow them to reevaluate their responses.This Delphi will be conducted electronically with all survey instruments and responses made viathe web. The objective of this Delphi is to gather consensus about the possible names, not todetermine the best name. A vote of the EDGD membership would be required for a namechange. Everyone who is on the EDGD

Conference Session

Engineering Design Graphics Division Technical Session 4: A Potpourri of Ideas

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Tiffany Wenting Li, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Ziang Xiao, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Molly H. Goldstein, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Michael L. Philpott PhD., University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Brian Woodard, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Engineering Design Graphics

development of the aPriori technology, and his graduate student team won the Harvard Business Plan competition in 2003. In 2004, the company achieved $4.5M venture capital 1st round funding from Bain Capital and Sigma Partners, and has since grown to 150+ employees. Mike received his MS in 1979 and PhD in 1986 from Cranfield Institute of Technology, England, and worked for a number of years as a design engineer in the British automotive and machine tool industry, specifically Land Rover, Jaguar, and Molins Machine Tool.Dr. Brian Woodard, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Dr. Woodard received his Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign in 2011. His Aerospace research

Conference Session

Visualization Within Engineering Design Graphics Education Session 2

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adrian Hadipriono Tan, The Ohio State University; Shilun Hao, The Ohio State University; Jiyuan Li, The Ohio State University Civil Engineering Department; Lei Zhao; Fabian Hadipriono Tan P.E., The Ohio State University

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Engineering Design Graphics

sequence of the raised floor platform of the Hall of Central Harmony (ca.24-m by 24-m): (I) Compact earth for floor base; (II) Erect floor-base perimeter and stairs/stepsfrom stone blocks: (III) Install column-base blocks inside this perimeter; (IV) Place strip masonryfoundations (grade beams) between column bases; (V) Place and compact soil in layers up to floorelevation level; and (VI) Place marble floor slabs. Page 26.1708.9 Fig. 6. Top view of temple floor plan of the Hall of Central Harmony (ca. 24-m by 24-m)III. Walls and Columns Walls and columns are central to the establishment of a Chinese temple. Despite thenumerous variations of the construction materials, in general

Conference Session

Assessment and Evaluation of Graphics Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Renata Gorska, Cracow University of Technology; Sheryl Sorby, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Design Graphics

Isometric Item from Lappan TestFigure 13. shows a second original item from the Lappan Test that assesses a student’s understanding of orthographicviews and their relationship to coded plans. Figure 14 shows the same item after it has been modified to conform toengineering graphics conventions. For this type of problem, students are presented with three views of an object and mustidentify which partial coded plan could be used to define the object. Figure 13. Original Orthographic Item from Lappan Test Page 13.1196.82008 ASEE Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, June 22-25, 2008

Conference Session

Engineering Design Graphics Division Technical Session 1: Instructional

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Asefeh Kardgar, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Nathan Mentzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Dawn Laux, Purdue University; Amelia Chesley, Purdue University; David M. Whittinghill, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Engineering Design Graphics

approximately 60 Fall2015 students’ infographics and approximately 100 fall 2016 students’ infographics. Eachgroup’s infographics were collected (with students’ permission) and de-identified. For this pilot analysis, we planned to evaluate and analyze a portion of this total data set: 42student infographics, 21 each from the fall 2015 and fall 2016 semesters. Ultimately, our sampleconsisted of 20 from Fall 2015 and 21 from fall 2016.1 We collected this sample at random,choosing ~ three group assignments from each section of the course. Roughly seven of the 16sections from fall 2015 and 7 of the 12 sections from fall 2016 were represented in the sample.To facilitate a blind review, infographics were stripped of all information that would identifywhich

Conference Session

Engineering Design Graphics Division Technical Session 2 - Design & Manufacturing Topics

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin James Del Re, Purdue University; Soho Yun, Purdue University; Eric Joseph Kozikowski, Indiana-Purdue University; Travis Fuerst, Purdue University; Jorge D. Camba, Purdue University

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Engineering Design Graphics

system directly from the CAD application. A file stored within the PLM system maintainsfull traceability and can be accessed from the CAD system without opening the PLM systemitself. In our case, XPLM was integrated with Siemens NX and CATIA V5 (see Figure 1). Figure 1. XPLM integration with Siemens NX (left) and CATIA V5 (right)We adopted an agile development plan so that we can quickly maneuver to solve issues thateither the students or the instructors have with the system. This led to many smaller quality-of-life updates that made the system easier and more effective for every party involved.In the first implementation, a workflow and a lifecycle were developed to allow the release ofweekly assignments. This portion of the system

Conference Session

Pedagogy and Learning Within Engineering Design Graphics II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Murad Musa Mahmoud, Utah State University; Kurt Henry Becker, Utah State University

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Engineering Design Graphics

-engineering oriented assignment on the left side (GuideBase) and the replacement assignment on the right side (support bracket for a solar water heater),an environmental engineering assignment. In both assignments, the students are to draw threeorthographic views of the part and add dimensions. According to the survey, 79% of the studentspreferred the environmental engineering assignment. Guide Base            Solar Water Heater  Figure 2: Guide base and support bracket assignments.Figure 3 shows one of the last assignments in the 2D portion of the course. The problem on theleft is a plan-view of a building and the layout of structural steel columns with details. Thisproblem is

Conference Session

Visualization Within Engineering Design Graphics Education Session 2

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University; So Yoon Yoon, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

tocreate the NC-code required to create an artifact using computer numerically controlledmachining centers. This requires students to create the component in the FeatureCAM programas well as the associated process plan. The process plan requires the student to identify whichtools are necessary to machine the component. Two examples are shown in Figures 4 and 5.Overall lab grades for the CAM Course are reported as out of 100 possible points. a. b. Figure 5. CAM Course Laboratory Exercise Requiring the Generation of Complex Curves Showing the Expected Geometry (a.) and Necessary Lofted Surfaces (b.).This work assesses the following research questions with respect to the effects