Conference Session

Student Learning and Teamwork

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charlie Edmonson, University of Dayton; Donna Summers, University of Dayton

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Engineering Technology

AC 2007-348: INTEGRATING TEAMWORK ACROSS THE CURRICULUMCharlie Edmonson, University of Dayton Charlie P. Edmonson is an Associate Professor and Program Coordinator of Industrial Engineering Technology at the University of Dayton. Prior to joining the faculty at UD, he retired from the U. S. Air Force after 30 years of engineering design, industrial engineering, and experience at various levels of management.Donna Summers, University of Dayton DONNA C.S. SUMMERS, Ph.D. is a Professor of Industrial Engineering Technology at the University of Dayton. Her major areas of concentration are Quality Assurance and Human Factors. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the

Conference Session

ETD Design V: Classroom Delivery, Course Content, and Assessments

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mike Eastman, Rochester Institute of Technology; Fred Walker, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-2823: ENSURING CURRICULUM INTEGRITY FOR ENGINEER-ING TECHNOLOGYMike Eastman, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST) Mike Eastman is Department Chair and Professor of Electrical, Computer, and Telecommunications En- gineering Technology at Rochester Institute of Technology. Mr. Eastman spent six years as a hardware design engineer with Intel corporation before entering academia to specialize in embedded systems de- sign. Most recently he has been involved in curriculum development and academic calendar conversion at RIT. He has a BS in Electrical Engineering Technology and a MS in Computer Science from RIT.H. Fred Walker, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST) H. Fred Walker is Dean of the College of

Conference Session

Construction ET/Technology Curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bruce Gehrig, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; David Cottrell, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Anthony Brizendine, University of North Carolina-Charlotte

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Engineering Technology

ACCE accreditation modeled curriculum has been closely integrated with theexisting CIET program within the department. The curriculum will share a common lowerdivision with the CIET program thereby allowing students to wait until the end of the sophomoreyear to declare their preferred major. In addition, the two programs will share approximately67% of their major specific courses. It is believed that this will provide UNC-Charlotte with oneof the only programs within the United States that integrates an ACCE accreditation basedconstruction management program with a TAC of ABET accredited CIET program in thismanner.1 UNC-Charlotte Office of Academic Affairs, (Retrieved 1/17/2006). UNC-Charlotte Institutional Plan 2004-2009. URL http

Conference Session

Integrating Curriculum and Labs in ET Programs

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Turner, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

teaching and learning methods to power engineering education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 An Introductory Laboratory in Power Engineering Technology: A Systems Approach Matthew TurnerAbstractThis paper presents the design of a curriculum and the associated hardware for the laboratory componentof an introductory power engineering technology course for sophomore students. The content wasdeveloped to implement a systems approach that uses the modern electric power network as aninterconnected system to be designed, analyzed, and tested. The major hardware components of theelectrical power system are studied and analyzed in individual laboratory

Conference Session

Integrating Curriculum and Labs in ET Programs

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Warren A. Rosen, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.); M. Eric Carr, Drexel University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. Page 26.192.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 An Integrated Course in Programming for Laboratory and Process ControlIntroductionThe Engineering Technology program of Drexel University emphasizes a holistic approach toprogramming for laboratory and process control. In this approach we address not only the basicsof programming languages but also considerations relating to implementation such as cost,reliability, upgradeability, and maintainability as well as hardware issues such as powerconsumption and form factor. The approach spans several courses so that common problems areaddressed using, e.g., microcontrollers, microprocessors, or programmable

Conference Session

Curriculum in Electrical Engineering Technology

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jay Porter, Texas A&M University; Joseph Morgan, Texas A&M University; Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University; George Wright, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

entrepreneurship.1,2,3 In thissame spirit of “doing” versus “lecturing”, the Electronics and Telecommunications (EET/TET)Programs at Texas A&M University have been developing an emphasis in electronics productdesign. To this end, the curriculum has been augmented to include topics such as electronicsmanufacturing, system integration, innovation, project management, and entrepreneurship. Aninitiative to team engineering technology students with business students who understandmarketing and small business plan development has also gained substantial momentum over thepast three years.4 Finally, all students are required to participate in a capstone design sequencewhere they work in teams to develop the concept for a product and implement a fully

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Pedagogy 2

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Mert Bal, Miami University; Farnaz Pakdel, Miami University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

manufacturing scheduling, systems control and automation, distributed control of holonic systems and integrated manufacturing, agile manufacturing, virtual reality and remote laboratory applications in edu- cation. He has authored or co-authored various journal and conference publications in these areas. Mert Bal is currently the Chair and Associate Professor at the Miami University, Department of Engineering Technology, Ohio, United States of America.Dr. Farnaz Pakdel, Miami University American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Integrating 3D Printing into Engineering Technology Curriculum1. IntroductionThree-dimensional (3-D) printing has witnessed

Conference Session

Integrating Curriculum and Labs in ET Programs

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ciaran McGoldrick, Trinity College, Dublin; Smita Shivaram, Trinity College, Dublin; Meriel Huggard, Bucknell Univeristy and Trinity, College Dublin

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Engineering Technology

curriculum 16 .Reports on the successful integration of UAVs into the curriculum often focus on single classes orone day events. For example, Nitschke et al. developed a one day contest for students on taughtM.Sc. and undergraduate courses 9 . In their work they detail an interdisciplinary designcompetition where students use open-source libraries to develop a program to autonomouslyguide a drone from a start point to a final destination. Visual markers help the UAV navigate itsway along the course. It was observed that students taking part in the competition developed adeeper understanding of the potential uses and limitations of UAVs. It was also noted that therewas a steep learning curve associated with the drones used.The use of UAVs to develop

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Amos, Michigan Technological University; Michael Powers, Michigan Technological University; Guy Hembroff, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

ongoing vertically integrated curriculum initiative is designed to promote a learningatmosphere where faculty mentor students in a nontraditional format without increasing thenumber of course credits needed for graduation. It is intended to engage students throughouttheir undergraduate career, beginning at the sophomore level, using industry sponsored projectsthat illustrate the various stages in the operation of an “enterprise.”Introduction The development of an innovative curriculum option, the “Enterprise Program”, givesteams of students at Michigan Technological University the opportunity to participate in real-world settings to solve technology problems supplied by industry partners. The program preparesstudents for the challenges that

Conference Session

Innovations in Computer Engineering Technology Curriculum

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Border, Bowling Green State University; Erik Mayer, Bowling Green State University

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Engineering Technology

Science from the University of Toledo in Toledo, Ohio, in 1998. He is a faculty member at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. His research interests are in the areas of power electronics,embedded systems, hybrid and electric vehicles, and alternative energy. Page 13.774.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Integration of Freescale Microcontrollers into the Electronics and Computer Technology Curriculum Electronics and Computer Technology Department of Technology Systems

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in Electrical Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheng Lin, Old Dominion University; Gene Hou, Old Dominion University; Yuzhong Shen, Old Dominion University; Hector Garcia, Old Dominion University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

AC 2008-458: AN INTEGRATED SIMULATION DESIGN WITHTHREE-DIMENSIONAL MOTIONS AND A HYDRAULIC STEWARTSIMULATORCheng Lin, Old Dominion UniversityGene Hou, Old Dominion UniversityYuzhong Shen, Old Dominion UniversityHector Garcia, Old Dominion University Page 13.184.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Redesign of the Stewart Flight Simulator Platform with Real-Time Sensing and ActuationAbstractThis paper presents an integrated design process and tests of a Stewart simulator with avirtual visualization tool, which uses Virtools to create and generate three-dimensionalmotions. An inverse kinematic algorithm is written to convert each visualized motion

Conference Session

Curriculum in Civil Engineering Technology

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Cottrell, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Chung-Suk Cho, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

are now significant issues in both the construction industry and constructioneducation. With this explosion comes an increasing need for construction managers withknowledge in the various aspects of sustainable green building. To produce constructiongraduates who meet this need, it is necessary to retool programs so that they incorporategreen philosophies and techniques.3 Sustainable construction management is a complex subject cutting across manydifferent disciplines. The teaching of sustainability issues in construction is currentlybeing achieved fragmentally, and lacks broadness and depth in terms of the issuescovered.4 In fact, many universities are integrating green education into theirconstruction curriculum either by incorporating

Conference Session

Graduate Education in Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tom Eppes, University of Hartford; Ivana Milanovic, University of Hartford; Janice Girouard, University of Hartford

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

interdisciplinary program with a curriculum that spans three realms of coursework: technical,management and special topics. Subsequently, we will focus on the migration of the currentproject-based Masters program to a thesis track.As a final step, our plan addresses the need to improve the linkage between our undergraduateand graduate studies. The aim is to create a smoother transition for current undergraduatestudents and relevant alternatives for part-time students. Given such an integrated approach, weexpect to see a sequence of enrollment increments as the proposed changes are implemented andpublicized within our target market. Following the introduction of FAP, we experiencedenrollment increases, and we expect this to be the same with MIM. This in

Conference Session

ET Curriculum & Programs

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sabah Razouk Abro, Lawrence Technological University; Jerry Cuper, Lawrence Technological University; Kenneth Cook P.E., Lawrence Technological University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

paradigm in education through an NSF sponsored program. Long experience in curriculum development. Extensive knowledge in academic programs, professional development programs and on the job training plans. Motivated, fluent in English with multi-lingual capability, internationally educated professional, with work experience in different countries and international organizations. Highly diversified, person- able and outreaching communication skills. Winner of 2012 faculty of the year award at Lawrence Tech- nological University. Nominated for Teaching Excellence and Using Technology in Classroom Awards.Mr. Jerry Cuper, Lawrence Technological University Jerry Cuper is a professor and advisor in the Department of Engineering

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in Electrical Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rasoul Saneifard, Texas Southern University; Clifford Oluoch, Texas Southern University; Jose Guerrero

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

develop more innovative systems assoftware, hardware, and manufacturing technologies advance. For instance, cellular telephonesare readily available to and popular with consumers, as they have been integrated with otherdevices such as MP3 players, web browsers, calculators, calendars, digital cameras, voicerecorders, and alarm clocks. Therefore, they are ideal to be utilized as part of a wireless alarmmonitor for vehicles so that owners/operators have continual real time access to the status oftheir automobile’s security.Finally, the principal differences among the latest vehicle alarm systems are how the sensors areused and how the different devices are connected into the brain5. The main parts of an alarmsystem are shown in Figure 1

Conference Session

ETD Curriculum

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nebil Buyurgan, Missouri State University; Kevin M. Hubbard Ph.D., Missouri State University; Martin Price Jones, Missouri State Univiversity

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

(written, oral, and graphical forms) (ABET SLO G, SLO K) 3. Function effectively on a team (ABET SLO E, SLO I)The Senior Design course draws upon all prior courses by exposing the student to an integrated,capstone design experience. The course is a critical component of the curriculum and providesthe student with a comprehensive opportunity to utilize the skills and abilities obtained throughthe MET program core material as well as the incorporated engineering design content. Inaddition, this course represents a major design experience and allows students to demonstratethat they have the ability to work in teams to design, develop, implement and improve integratedproducts and systems. Senior Design course is not a lecture-based course

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in Engineering Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charlie P. Edmonson, University of Dayton

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

implement simulation in thecurriculum led to the decision to integrate simulation modeling into an existing course becausethere was not room in the curriculum for a new course. The decision was made to integrate amodule for an introduction to BPS software into the Facilities Layout Design course. Initially,student versions of business process simulation software were used for this module. This provedto be satisfactory for several years for teaching students the basics of simulation modeling.However, recently, Senior Project sponsors have asked student teams to provide processsimulation for those senior projects that involve facility layout designs. Attempts by studentteams to use the student versions of the software for these projects proved to be

Conference Session

Integrating Curriculum and Labs in ET Programs

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ghassan T Ibrahim, Bloomsburg University; Michael J Dutko

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

integrate and utilize the theoretical and practical knowledge gainedduring their educational period.Process Definition A local area medical center has expressed their interest in using RFID tags to track blood unitsthroughout the hospital. When a patient requires an operation, a blood transfusion may benecessary or blood may be required as a safety backup. Because of this the BUs are constantlymoved between refrigerators or between a refrigerator and the operating room. At present time Page 26.1594.2the BUs movement are managed using a paper log based system, which is maintained by thestaff and needs to be timely updated and checked manually. Most

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Industrial Technology

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Durfee, Eastern Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

AC 2007-879: PLANNING A LIVING-BUILDING LABORATORY (BUILDING ASA LABORATORY) THAT WILL INTEGRATE WITH ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY CURRICULUMJason Durfee, Eastern Washington University JASON DURFEE received his BS and MS degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young University. He holds a Professional Engineer certification. Prior to teaching at Eastern Washington University he was a military pilot, an engineering instructor at West Point and an airline pilot. His interests include aerospace, aviation, professional ethics and piano technology. Page 12.1156.1© American Society for Engineering Education

Conference Session

Renewable Energy Topics

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William B. Phillips Ph.D., DeVry University; William S. Sullivan, DeVry University, Long Beach; Robert Aron PhD, DeVry University; Abour H. Cherif, DeVry University; Susana Fortun Ph.D., DeVry University, Chicago

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

courses have beenAssessment Exam completedSummative Examination of all technical coursework to address achievement ofAssessment Exam Student Outcome A; and Program Specific Outcomes (L1 - L5)Senior Project This is an integrated curriculum experience used to assess Student Outcomes B to K and L1 to L5Humanities This is an integrated curriculum experience used to indirectly assessCapstone Student Outcomes E to KContinuous Improvement and Future WorkThe graduates from this specialization are expected to complete their program of study by theend of Spring 2014, when an analysis of initial program assessment data will be conducted andreviewed. In 2012, faculty and engineering

Conference Session

Integrating Curriculum and Labs in ET Programs

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Grant P. Richards, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Donald (Don) D. Cummings, Endress+Hauser; Bradley C. Harriger, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Technology

with faculty from his alma mater.Prof. Bradley C. Harriger, Purdue University, West Lafayette Brad Harriger has over 30 years of experience teaching automated manufacturing and has authored/co- authored several related articles. Professor Harriger has served in several leadership roles with Society of Manufacturing Engineers and the American Society for Engineering Education, and is a founding mem- ber of an international Aerospace Automation Consortium, serving on its steering committee for several years. He has invested over twenty-five years in the development and maintenance of a multimillion dollar manufacturing laboratory facility complete with a full scale, fully integrated manufacturing sys- tem. Professor

Conference Session

Integrating Curriculum and Labs in ET Programs

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ranjeet Agarwala, East Carolina University; Robert A. Chin, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

economicdevelopment, regional transformation, and domestic competitiveness.Accessibility to Additive ManufacturingIn academic communities, accessibility to 3D printing, while it is branching out, is generallylimited to selected segments of the population. Deploying additive manufacturing by way of 3Dprinting in academic settings has the potential to contribute to sustaining this growth, expandingdiversification, and stimulating economic development and domestic competitiveness.Studies have reported on the use of 3D printing services as an effective engagement and outreachtool by integrating their technology with university facilities that are constantly and activelyengaged with its community. Ramaley and Zea recommend using 3-D digital printing as a tool

Conference Session

Integrating Curriculum and Labs in ET Programs

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ying Zhang, Texas A&M University; Jyhwen Wang, Texas A&M University; Monish S. Mamadapur, Alcon Research, Ltd.

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Engineering Technology

composites. She is also interested in material performances and surface damage of polymer coated sheet metal. She holds a master’s degree and Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering in Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, China, where she designed an automatic temperature control system for salt-bath furnace as well as studied the corrosion resistance and surface protection of dies. She is currently a member of ASME and SWE.Dr. Jyhwen Wang, Texas A&M University Jyhwen Wang joined the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University after working for 10 years as a researcher and R&D manager in industry. He teaches mechanics of materials, mechanical design

Conference Session

Integrating Curriculum and Labs in ET Programs

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert J. Durkin, Indiana University - Purdue University, Indianapolis

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Paper ID #14584A Building-Block Approach to Industrial Controls Laboratories Using Pro-grammable Logic ControllersProf. Robert J. Durkin, Indiana University - Purdue University, Indianapolis Mr. Durkin teaches courses in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Technology; including the capstone design and independent study projects. He serves as a Faculty Senator and earned the 2013 Outstanding Teacher Award. He has over 25 years of engineering and manufacturing experience including; design, project management, and various engineering, research and manufacturing leadership roles. He has been awarded two US patents. He is an

Conference Session

Integrating Curriculum and Labs in ET Programs

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tara Cavalline P.E., University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Norb Delatte P.E., Cleveland State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

casestudies into undergraduate civil engineering, civil engineering technology, constructionmanagement, and architecture curricula has been facilitated by the development of educationalresources as part of a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant. This paper outlines theapproach utilized to incorporate the World Trade Center Collapse case study into a junior-levelStructures and Materials Laboratory course in an engineering technology and constructionmanagement program, identifying the technical and professional component outcomes supportedby this case study. Assessment techniques utilized to evaluate technical comprehension of thebuilding performance, as well as to evaluate the impact of this case study on student’s interest inthe engineering

Conference Session

Best Practices in Industrial Technology

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Austin Asgill, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Engineering Technology

. Page 12.977.2As a result of concerns related to some of these new technologies, safety and health issues nowplay a key role in many fields of Engineering and Engineering Technology. This is especiallytrue in the Biomedical Engineering field whose growth rate has outpaced other traditionalengineering disciplines in recent years 2. In the health care industry, patient safety and healthissues lead to many injuries and death with resulting litigation every year. Unfortunately, eventhough the importance of health and safety considerations is well established for many fields ofengineering, it is not taught as an integral part of most engineering or engineering technologycurricula, and is not tested as part of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or

Conference Session

Electromechanical & Manufacturing ET Curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Li Qian, South Dakota State University; Teresa Hall, South Dakota State University; Shanzhong (Shawn) Duan, South Dakota State University

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Engineering Technology

integration of product/tool design andmanufacturing to which manufacturing engineering technology students are not commonlyexposed[6][7]. Basic FEA concepts and machining process modeling with FEA were addedinto this upper level manufacturing course and enabled students to make the connectionamong physics, static/dynamics, and material courses in the curriculum in an integratedlearning environment.Knowledge on new technologies including FEA and DFM were covered in this course.Projects utilizing emerging technologies such as cutting process modeling with FEA, CNC(computer numerical control) verification with VeriCut® software helped students “recognizetheir need for an ability to engage in lifelong learning”, which is emphasized in AccreditationBoard

Conference Session

Recruitment and Retention in Engineering Technology Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Mohamad Mustafa, Savannah State University; Lin Shinemin, Savannah State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-565: AN INTEGRATED PROJECT-BASED COURSE IN MATHEMATICSAND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYAsad Yousuf, Savannah State UniversityMohamad Mustafa, Savannah State UniversityLin Shinemin, Savannah State University Page 14.199.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 An Integrated Project-based Course in Mathematics and Engineering TechnologyAbstractEngineering Technology faculty regularly encounter undergraduates takingcourses in their professional field of study who lack adequate preparation inmathematics. Research indicates that students face difficulties in the applicationof mathematical concepts in engineering and technology. There appears to

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Cook, Montana State University; Robb Larson, Montana State University

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Engineering Technology

importantly, theimprovements were designed to support defined core competencies of the MET program and tobuild and develop these core competencies in our students through curriculum integration.Inherently, MET is an applications oriented curriculum, and thus aligns itself well with project-based teaching and learning models in these core courses. In support of defined courseimprovements, and to support core competency development, the MET program is developing aproject-based model for integrating the senior year MET core courses with the senior yearcapstone design and build courses. This paper will detail the methodology utilized to integratetwo courses, MET460 – Advanced Instrumentation, and MET 449 – Design for Manufacturingand Tooling with

Conference Session

New ET Curriculum and Teaching Methods

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nancy Denton, Purdue University; Heather Cooper, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

2006-1353: JITT IN AN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CLASSNancy Denton, Purdue University NANCY L. DENTON, P.E. CVS 3 Nancy L. Denton is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University and associate department head. She teaches courses in basic mechanics, controls, and machinery diagnostics. She has held a number of positions within ASEE. She is also active in the Vibration Institute, serving on its certification examination committee and corresponding ISO standards group.Heather Cooper, Purdue University HEATHER L. COOPER, P.E. Heather L. Cooper is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University. She teaches courses in thermal science and