AC 2007-1250: USING THE RUBY LANGUAGE AS A PROGRAMMINGENVIRONMENT FOR A ROBOTICS LAB-BASED CLASSC. Richard Helps, Brigham Young University Richard Helps is the Program Chair of the Information Technology program at BYU and has been a faculty member in the School of Technology since 1986. His primary scholarly interests are in embedded and real-time computing and in technology education. He also has interests in human-computer interfacing. He has been involved in ABET accreditation for about 8 years and is a Commissioner of CAC-ABET and a CAC accreditation team chair. He is a SIGITE executive committee member and an ASEE Section Chair. He spent ten years in industry designing
, curriculum, student experience, faculty,learning resources and administrative support. A two-day long site visit was conducted by apanel of two external and two internal peer reviewers. This paper presents planning, preparationand lessons learned from this recent academic review of the program. Some of the highlightedlessons learned are plan early, develop and implement a continuous improvement plan, securefaculty and administrative support to drive success in a graduate program.IntroductionAccreditation is an integral part of most undergraduate Engineering Technology (ET) programsin the USA. Accreditation bodies like ABET ensure that a program meets the quality standardsthat produce graduates prepared to enter a global workforce (ABET, 2019
indicatesit is a short bottle. If the bottle also breaks the beam of the upper sensor, this indicates it is a tallbottle. In either case, the robot will palletize the bottle in its proper place. While the conveyorbelt is stopped and the first bottle is being scanned by the sensors in the inspection station, therobot’s program reactivates the actuator to push the second bottle onto the conveyor belt. Thereis a 15 second time limit for palletizing of a bottle in an appropriate location. After the time haselapsed, the PLC will restart the conveyor belt to transport the second bottle to the inspectionstation. This process will continue until all the bottles are palletized.III. Components Integration and ConfigurationStudents were faced with major
perspectives. Curriculum planning committees could also benefit fromknowing the extent to which there is topical and rigor alignment in order to develop future AMstudents for entry level or other positions.5.4.2. Implications for Policymakers. Assumptions should not be made that educational policiesreflect the exact specifications of written documents. Syllabi, for example, are often reflective ofstate frameworks, which may not align with employer needs. Additionally, an assessmentcomponent should be included in program reviews every 5 years, or as often as needed, to ensurethat program curricula are progressing in breadth and depth, as required by policy.5.4.3. Implications for Industry. Industry must be very specific about the types of
process. The students are given a specific design task; currently the design task has beento build a walker robot.Course DescriptionThe current format of the course contains three components: (1) The use of a commercialParametric Modeling package. Currently the SolidWork software is used. (2) An understandingof the available new technology, such as using a Rapid Prototyping (RP) machine and using a 3Dscanner. (3) The designing and building of an actual product to further reinforces the conceptsand principles learned. By integrating the project into the 2nd half of the course, the insights andstrengths of using the available new technologies can be better observed.The course is structured in a 2-3-3 format (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, 3 credit
Page 12.906.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Instructional Strategies and Tools to Teach Six Sigma to Engineering Technology Undergraduate StudentsAbstractThis paper presents innovative instructional strategies and tools to teach Six Sigma toEngineering Technology undergraduate students. Six Sigma is an improvement methodologyfocusing on understanding and reducing variation in processes. Many students can easily learnand even apply the basic quality tools in a separate and non-integrated manner, but the realchallenge is to help the students learn and apply the tools of Six Sigma in a synthesized way toattain the true power of an integrated approach. This paper will discuss the
they could be further enhanced by teaming them with firewallhardware/packet sniffers, or with firewall software such as Zone Alarm. This work can beexpanded with discussions of other networking concepts and technologies that willenhance one’s networking experience.IntroductionVisual Route is an easy to use graphical user interface that integrates various tools suchas traceroute, ping, and whois (the most common commands taught in a networkingcourse) to check Internet connectivity, and displays the actual route of connections and IPaddress locations on a global map (Exercise 2, Exercise 3). Visual Route presents ageneral analysis of the specific traceroute in terms of the following: • The total number of hops encountered • The average
AC 2008-1229: TECHNOLOGIES OF NANOTECHNOLOGYHelen McNally, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. McNally is an assistant Professor or Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at Purdue University. She is a member of the Birck Nanotechnology Center and the Bindley Bioscience Center (BBC) at Purdue’s Discovery Park. Dr. McNally currently directs the BBC Biological Atomic Force Microscopy (BioAFM) Facility. Dr. McNally’s research interests involve the development and integration of scanning probe technologies for fluid applications. She is currently developing BioAFM short courses and courses in nano and bio technology at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Her interest also includes
Education Research and Practice, vol. 18, no. 4, pp. 749- 762, 2017.[25] B. Norwich, "Improving learning through dynamic assessment: a practical classroom resource," ed: Taylor & Francis, 2014.[26] K. A. Gamage, E. K. d. Silva, and N. Gunawardhana, "Online delivery and assessment during COVID-19: Safeguarding academic integrity," Education Sciences, vol. 10, no. 11, p. 301, 2020.[27] C. Wang and M. Goryll, "Design and implementation of an online digital design course," in 123rd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, 2016: American Society for Engineering Education.[28] T. M. Hall Jr, "A quantitative analysis of the effectiveness of simulated electronics laboratory experiments," Journal of
the gap between the developed worldand the developing worlds. The course falls into the inter-disciplinary STS classification(a field known as Science, Technology and Society whose main focus is to explore theinfluences of technologies on society and the relationships between societies andtechnologies). The course emphasizes an integration of all their previous studies atDeVry in addition to professional group work, research, research presentations andtechnical reports, communication, critical thinking and analysis, solutions andapplications of the moral and ethical dilemmas the use of technology sometimes presents.The course also identifies conditions that have promoted technological development andassesses the social, political, historic
increasing at a fast rate. To respond to the industry needs of FPGA designers,universities are updating their curriculum with courses in FPGA logic design. As a result, theSchool of Technology at Michigan Technological University is stepping up to this challenge byintroducing the FPGA design course.The new course will be the third in series of digital logic design, it introduces the students totechniques needed for the design of very-large scale digital systems, including computers basicbuilding block. The paper discusses the goals of this course and relates the goals to industry needs ofhighly trained FPGA designers.1 IntroductionThe applications utilizing FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) as a design medium arepredominant [1]. FPGAs have been
A is area.If the density is assumed to be constant, which is the case for most problems encountered in afirst course in fluid mechanics then it can be brought outside the integral giving equation 2. m&= ρ ∫ V dA (Equation 2) AIf the function for the velocity profile V as a function of position is known, then it can be Page 12.1531.2evaluated at each cross-section.In most real applications the velocity profile is not a nice clean function that can be easilyintegrated. The velocity can vary seemingly randomly across the cross-section. An example ofthis
]. Traditional and non-traditional colleges and universities are now using a variety ofinstruction tools to deliver on-line instruction to their students. WebCT is an on-line tool thatfacilitates the development of web-based educational environments. In the case of ExcelsiorCollege, delivery of instruction is achieved primarily through the use of WebCT distancelearning tool. The key features of WebCT are listed in [4] and [5].The curriculum for Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology (withconcentrations in electronics, power systems, and nanotechnology) being developed by Excelsior Page 15.420.4College is presented in Figure 1. This
. Page 23.185.8The authors hope that this paper will spark ideas on how other universities can alter a traditionallaboratory course they are teaching to become a similar open-ended research experience for thestudent. The altered new paradigm of teaching will help us all train the next generation ofengineering innovators.Bibliography 1. Richter, D. C., “The use of Self-Directed Laboratory Experimental Learning in the Undergraduate Curriculum”, Proceedings of the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, June 2005. 2. Olds, Barbara and Ronald Miller, “The Effect of a First-Year Integrated Engineering Curriculum on Graduation Rates and Student Satisfaction: A Longitudinal Study,” in Journal
project presentation at the end of the courseperiod [1-4].In the 2015-2016 Criteria for Accrediting Engineering and Technology Programs published byAccreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET), Criterion 3(d) states thatstudents must have an ability to function within multi-disciplinary teams; Criterion 4 states thatstudents must be prepared for engineering and technology practice through the curriculum, toinclude a culminating major design experience based on the knowledge and skills acquired inearlier course work. This design project must incorporate appropriate engineering standards andmultiple realistic constraints. In response to Criteria 3(d) and 4, many institutions haveincorporated one or more team-oriented senior
searchingfor qualified employees. The skills needed by workers in manufacturing have changed as havethe skills needed by its leadership. Indeed, graduate-level education must provide a pool oftechnical professionals with effective management skills and leadership abilities. Recognizingthis, one university NAIT-accredited technology department developed an innovative graduateprogram designed to provide students with a broad base of knowledge and skills needed toeffectively manage and control production in manufacturing environments. The resulting degreeis a Master of Science program with a major in Manufacturing Systems Technology. Thisprogram’s purpose is to produce industrial leaders who 1) make decisions to integrate appropriatetechnologies, 2
Technology Students Kevin Zender, Corey Blankenship, Tyson Bethke, Nathir Rawashdeh Department of Applied Computing, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MIAbstractThis paper details the design of a levitating ball portable training system for in-depth learning ofProportional Integral Derivative (PID) control theory. This system can be incorporated into theElectrical Engineering Technology bachelor degree curriculum laboratories at our university.Based on the prevalence of PID control applications in industry, and it being a relativelyadvanced concept in traditional, theory heavy, control system courses, it is important to addressthis topic with a practical system. This has inspired the idea of designing a PID training labcourse
Electronic and Computer Engineering Technology (ECET) curriculum at …………….University has a heavy emphasis on “hands on” laboratory experiments and projects. Everytechnical course, either core or elective, has a laboratory section that complements it. Photonicsis an upper division elective course focused on fiber-optics/light theory and their applications.The laboratory experiments in this course are collection of experiments in geometry/wave optics,fiber optics, and optical communications. This course holds many related applications in fieldssuch as: physics, energy consumption, economy, and in both food, and health science etc. Page 13.257.2The way
AC 2010-2114: INTEGRATING CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT INTO AMULTI-DISCIPLINARY SEMINAR COURSE: BROADENING THE STUDENTHORIZON TO BETTER FUNCTION AND APPRECIATE GLOBAL,CONTEMPORARY ISSUESDavid Cottrell, University of North Carolina, Charlotte DR. DAVID S. COTTRELL is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology, University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1978 and retired in 2000 after more than 22 years of service with the US Army Corps of Engineers. Studies at Texas A&M University resulted in an MS Degree in Civil Engineering in 1987 and a PhD in 1995. He is a registered Professional Engineer with the Commonwealth of Virginia
resolution positioning.Shonda Bernadin, Georgia Southern University Shonda L. Bernadin is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Studies in the Department of Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Technology at Georgia Southern University. Dr. Bernadin received her B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from Florida A&M University, her M.S. degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from University of Florida, and her Ph.D. degree from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Florida State University in 2003. Her research interests include speech signal processing, wavelet analysis and speech recognition
only engineering and sciencestudents, but also engineering technology students in the general fields of computing,networking, communications and information technology.This paper describes an approach to teaching public-key cryptography to electrical and computerengineering technology students utilizing three computer projects designed to provide hands-onexperience with public-key cryptography. These projects introduce students JAVA BigIntegerclass and its built-in methods and open source cryptography libraries such as crypto++ allowingstudents develop public-key cryptographic applications. Instead of using a small modulus forsolely instructional demonstration, these projects allow student’s natural curiosity to bestimulated and result in a
thesummer.Bibliography1. Nepal, B.P., Albayyari, J. M. (2007). An Industrial Project Management Course for Technology Curriculum, Proceedings of the 2007 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition.2. Kelley, D.S. (2005). Team Design Problem in Technology. Journal of Industrial Technology, 21(1), 1-8.3. Schmidt, L., Schmidt, J., Colbeck, C., Bigio, D., Smith, P., Harper, L. (2003). Engineering Students and Training in Teamwork: How Effective?, Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition.4. Smith, K. (2000). Strategies for Developing Engineering Student's Teamwork and Project Management Skills, Proceedings of the 2000 American Society for Engineering
Paper ID #34882Building an Effective ABET ETAC Assessment Program from the Ground UpDr. Qudsia Tahmina, Ohio State University Dr. Qudsia Tahmina, The Ohio State University at Marion Dr. Tahmina is an Assistant Professor of Practice at The Ohio State University at Marion. She teaches First Year Engineering and second year Electrical and Computer Engineering courses. Dr. Tahmina is involved in the curriculum development and ABET assessment process for the Engineering Technology program offered at the regional campuses of The Ohio State University.Ms. Kathryn Kelley, Ohio State University Kathryn Kelley serves as
upon this premise. Interdisciplinary understanding has been defined as the capacity to integrate knowledge from more than one discipline for cognitive purposes14. According to Kelly14 the advantage of interdisciplinary learning is to create understanding that will have been unlikely through a single discipline. The blurring of disciplinary boundaries, as stated by Burghhardt and Page 22.735.5 Hacker16 and Kelly14 advocates for development of integrated STEM curriculum and is a premise that guides educators in developing an engineering technology degree.Purdue Engineering Technology The field of engineering technology has been well
the program is achieved in two consecutiveproject-based courses, Capstone I and Capstone II. They provide an integrating experience thatdevelops student competencies in applying both technical and non-technical skills (e.g., effectivecommunications, team work). Student work collected in these courses is also useful forassessment and evaluation. By the time students are enrolled in Capstone I and Capstone II, theyshould already have developed the knowledge, techniques and skills identified in each studentoutcome. Otherwise, corrective action is needed.Figure 3 provides an overview of the IET program. The number of credits required forgraduation is 124. While the program is a technology program, students are required to take coremath and
scientific analysis andmathematical modeling and (iii) there has been a subsequent reduction in hands-on, laboratoryoriented, experiential learning, and courses delving into engineering design (synthesis asopposed to analysis) and engineering operations have been deemphasized and relegated toperhaps one or two courses in the curriculum. At the same time, the field of engineeringtechnology has expanded to the baccalaureate level with an emphasis on laboratory experience,practice-oriented lectures, and experiential learning. The authors further assert that each of thesedevelopments has occurred within the context of increasing constraints on available credit hoursfor engineering-specific courses due to expanding core requirements in mathematics
Paper ID #22624Using Lean Principles to Improve an Engineering Technology AssessmentProcessProf. Kevin R. Cook, Montana State University Kevin Cook is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Montana State University with primary teaching responsibilities supporting the Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) program. He also serves as the Curriculum Coordinator of the Mechanical and Indus- trial Engineering Department, supporting curricular activities of the MET, Mechanical Engineering and Industrial and Management Systems Engineering programs. Mr. Cook holds a B.S. degree in
2006-63: AN ASSESSMENT AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT MODEL FORENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMSAlok Verma, Old Dominion University Alok K. Verma is Ray Ferrari Professor and, Director of the Automated Manufacturing Laboratory at Old Dominion University. He also serves as the Chief Technologist of the Lean Institute and MET Program Director at ODU. Alok received his B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering, MS in Engineering Mechanics and PhD in Mechanical Engineering. Alok is a licensed professional engineer in the state of Virginia, a certified manufacturing engineer and has certification in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma. His publications are in the areas of Lean Manufacturing, Process Automation and
Paper ID #12044What does it take to deliver an active hands-on course?Dr. Steve C. Hsiung, Old Dominion University Steve Hsiung is a professor of electrical engineering technology at Old Dominion University. Prior to his current position, Dr. Hsiung had worked for Maxim Integrated Products, Inc., Seagate Technology, Inc., and Lam Research Corp., all in Silicon Valley, CA. Dr. Hsiung also taught at Utah State University and California University of Pennsylvania. He earned his BS degree from National Kauhsiung Normal University in 1980, MS degrees from University of North Dakota in 1986 and Kansas State University in
2006-1484: SERVICE LEARNING PROJECTS AS PLATFORMS FOR ANUNDERGRADUATE PROJECT MANAGEMENT COURSEPhillip Sanger, Western Carolina University PHILLIP A. SANGER Phillip Sanger is an Associate Professor of Engineering and Technology and serves as the Director of the Center for Integrated Technologies at Western Carolina University. He holds a B.A. in Physics from Saint Louis University and earned his M.S. and Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Wisconsin Madison. Technology development including MRI magnets and SiC power devices plus economic development has been his career foci