Conference Session

Innovative and Nontraditional Curriculum in IT/IET

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Higley, Purdue University, Calumet; Gregory Neff, Purdue University, Calumet; Akram Hossain, Purdue University, Calumet; Masoud Fathizadeh, Purdue University, Calumet; Mohammad Zahraee, Purdue University, Calumet; Shoji Nakayama, Purdue University, Calumet

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Engineering Technology

needed to reduce the cost of packaging. Machines performingthese packages are getting more complicated with faster speed and better accuracy. The newpackaging machinery utilizes high speed controllers, imaging techniques, wireless technology,and a high degree of intelligence for operation and diagnostics. The packaged goods consistingof a vast variety of items such as food, beverage, and consumer products in 2004 constitutedmore than $2.1 trillion of United States economy.1 The packaging industry itself allocated about$165 billion market in U.S.2 The U.S. packaging machinery has an annual sales exceeding 6billion dollars3. The packaging industry and packaging machinery are expanding rapidly andrequiring engineers and technicians to design, to

Conference Session

Capstone and Senior Design in Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Engineering Technology

involves a visit to the campus, meeting with the faculty anda tour of the facilities. At the meeting, the specific interests and capabilities of the sponsor andfaculty are discussed. Subsequently, sponsors generate statements of work and identifyrepresentatives to serve as points of contact for the teams. The above preparations are completedprior to the capstone semester so work can begin immediately. At the start of the semester,projects are assigned based on team interest, and an onsite visit to each sponsor is arranged. Forprojects to be successful, a lot of preparatory work must be done early on.Comparing and Contrasting CapstonesAn examination of MET and EET capstones reveals five points of contrast: 1) project sourcing,2) type, 3) interim

Conference Session

Innovative and Nontraditional Curriculum in IT/IET

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chad Laux, Purdue University; Edem Tetteh, Virginia State University; Carmen Caldwell, Virginia State University

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Engineering Technology

also clarifies learner expectations of course material andalign instructor and student perceptions of the most important course understandings; a tenant ofbackwards design11,19. Feedback from students through a survey of a Lean manufacturingsyllabus will aid further development of the course for continuous improvement of distancedelivery 21.The following research questions were explored: 1. Do students’ perception of the syllabi differed based on the university they attend? 2. Do students’ perception of the syllabi differed based on their enrollment status such as part time or full time? 3. Is there a strong correlation between ownership of learning, promotion online collaboration, competency building with problem solving

Conference Session

Critical issues in IT and IET: Focus Group

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vladimir Genis, Drexel University; Michael Mauk, Drexel University

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Engineering Technology

. The course will consist of two parts. The first part will emphasize the foundations ofnanotechnology. In the second part, nanotechnology applications and techniques will be studiedthrough experiments that closely simulate industry-relevant processes or scenarios in a pilot-scale manufacturing processes laboratory. The laboratory work will be supported andsupplemented with lectures and seminars on Lean Six Sigma. Experiments and projects willfocus on two key areas: nanobiotechnology, such as nanoparticles for diagnostic imaging andtherapeutics, and nanostructured energy conversion devices such as solar cells.The objectives of the project are to: 1. Attract students with an interest in nanotechnology to applied engineering technology and

Conference Session

Critical issues in IT and IET: Focus Group

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Mativo, The University of Georgia

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Engineering Technology

. Page 14.550.2The ChallengeDesign and build a motorized cart capable of pulling a load of 50 hex nuts up a 150 inclined afterthe load survives an impact at the bottom of the downhill section. Design for best performance.Details: The course consists of an 11foot board inclined approximately 150. Construct a “tow-car” driven by a Lego motor and powered by a 9-volt battery, and a “trailer” capable of carrying50 hex nuts. For downhill phase, the trailer will start behind the 1’ marker at the top of theincline facing downhill loaded with 50 hex nuts and disconnected from the tow car. The trailer isreleased and rolls down the incline. At the bottom of the hill, it will impact a wall. If any partsof the car are dislodged the run is considered a failed

Conference Session

Laboratories in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carl Spezia, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

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Engineering Technology

representing industrial process components such asvalves, pumps and tanks. Symbol color changes indicate component on/off status changes. Stateequation models embedded in the program simulate the dynamic response of processes.The simulator connects to a PLC through a DAQ card installed in a PC and an external hardwareinterface. Fig. 1 shows the relationship of the software and hardware components. Analoginputs on the DAQ card link to output devices on the user interface screen such as indicatorlights, pump and valve symbols, and ladder diagram symbols. Process symbols were customized Fig. 1. Simulator Hardware and Software Structure.from existing LabVIEW™ digital indicators. The PLC applies a voltage to the analog inputthrough the

Conference Session

Curriculum in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Li Tan, Purdue University, North Central; Jean Jiang, DeVry University, Decatur, GA

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Engineering Technology

significant competency for theiremployment.To prepare engineering technology students for such an industrial trend, many undergraduateprograms in engineering technology not only offer a course to cover the fundamentals of DSP,but also provide a second elective DSP course in which real-time applications and correspondingadvanced topics such as multi-rate signal processing, adaptive filtering, and digital image andvideo processing 1, 9, 10 are introduced.In our engineering technology program, the second DSP elective course is designed for seniorstudents with a focus on real-time signal processing and multimedia applications. The courseprerequisite assumes that the students have already acquired working skills of the Laplacetransform, the Fourier

Conference Session

Research and Project Initiatives in IT and IET

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cheng Lin, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

be applied to all three material conditions (MaximumMaterial Condition, Least Material Condition, and Regardless of Feature Size.) and is easier for students tolearn and remember the formulas. A graphical demonstration using position control on two holes in anengineering drawing is applied to explain the approach.1. IntroductionTolerance stacks are used to describe the problem-solving process in calculating the effects of theaccumulated variation that is allowed by specified dimensions and tolerances, which are typically specifiedon an engineering drawing. Arithmetic tolerance stacks use the worst-case maximum or minimum values ofdimensions and tolerances to calculate the maximum and minimum distances between holes or between ahole and the

Conference Session

Innovative and Nontraditional Curriculum in IT/IET

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Hata, Portland Community College; James Dockendorf, Normandale Community College

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Engineering Technology

NCC students, but is also being used to train community college facultyin basic and advanced topics in plasma-aided manufacturing.ContextIn Portland Community College’s (PCC) Microelectronics Technology Program,their plasma-aided manufacturing course was placed in the fifth term of a six-termassociate of applied science program. It was so positioned in the curriculumbecause the study of plasma-aided manufacturing requires a foundation inchemistry and physics along with concepts from electronics, vacuum technology,and mathematics. The course also serves as a prerequisite for a capstone “ProcessEquipment” course in PCC’s curriculum. Table 1 lists the courses required forPCC’s associate of applied science degree in Microelectronics Technology

Conference Session

Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Engineering Technology: Part I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barbara Christe, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Elaine Cooney, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

Conference Session

Curriculum in Electrical Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kati Wilson, Texas A&M University; Ana Elisa Goulart, Texas A&M University; Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

Students the Fundamentals of Computer CommunicationsAbstractThe purpose of this paper is to disseminate simple strategies to adapt undergraduate laboratorieson computer networks to the teaching of Voice over IP (VoIP) protocols. Teaching a newtechnology and updating our curriculum with VoIP was our main goal initially. From theresponse of our students to this VoIP initiative, we have learned that we are not only introducingour students to a new technology but we also are helping them to better understand basicconcepts of computer communications.1 - IntroductionVideo-conferencing and voice over IP (VoIP) phones are popular among young and old. Athome or work, VoIP has become a cost-efficient way of making phone calls. Is VoIP1 atelephone service

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum and Practices in Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University; Rainer Fink, Texas A&M University; Alex Fang, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

Page 14.1153.4example that helps students understand how these can be used in engineering applications isillustrated with test data from a faculty research project involving wireless communication40. Inthis example, six different tests were conducted under four different test conditions (usingdifferent wireless cards and at different locations). The mean and standard deviation from eachtest are used to calculate the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) for bandwidth of the wirelesscommunication using the following formula 陳勅銚津 鯨軽迎 噺 (1) 聴痛帖勅塚

Conference Session

Engaging Students in Learning

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Hundley, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Wanda Worley, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Terri Talbert-Hatch, Indiana University; Mark Bannatyne, Purdue University; Sheila Walter, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Elizabeth Wager, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

Conference Session

Innovations in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Troy Perales, Texas A&M University; Joseph Morgan, Texas A&M University; Jay Porter, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

. Colors are used to distinguish one family of devices from another—combinatorialdevices are yellow and sequential logic devices are orange. After creating the icons in largeform, GIMP was used to add a drop shadow and resize to a 32x32 pixel image before importinginto the LabVIEW icon editor. Figure 1. HDL Interface Node.Using these techniques, each device is given full functionality. For example, the BidirectionalCounter device has a comprehensive set of controls and output signals including synchronousload, asynchronous reset, and terminal count. Although the footprint of this device is larger thana simple counter device, the students benefit more from having these I/O available and learningtheir functions

Conference Session

Freshman Experience in Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

JungHun Choi, Ohio University; Wieslaw Grebski, Pennsylvania State University, Hazleton; Kenneth Dudeck, Pennsylvania State University, Hazleton

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Engineering Technology

introductorycourses are required in the first semester for both programs as part of a new curriculumcomposing of a “common freshman year” for both the Electrical and Mechanical Technologyprograms. 1 The rationale for creating these courses was to provide students with a better broadoverview of both respective fields resulting in students making a more informed choice inselecting to pursue either an EET or MET degree. Additionally these courses will help inspirestudents for future concentrated study by recognizing the end result applications of bothdisciplines by studying systems comprising of electrical and mechanical elements.1. Introduction Especially in the freshmen year, students in the departments of Electrical and MechanicalEngineering Technology

Conference Session

Capstone and Senior Design in Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janak Dave, University of Cincinnati; Janet Dong, University of Cincinnati

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Engineering Technology

professional careers. 1. Synthesizing knowledge from early courses 2. Starting from concept to production of a working prototype 3. Project management 4. Time management 5. Dealing with vendors 6. Oral communication with both technical and non-technical audiences Page 14.367.2 7. Writing a formal project reportSenior Capstone ProjectThe four-course senior project sequence consists of Senior Seminar, Senior Design Project I,Senior Design Project II, and Senior Communications. The first three courses are offered by theMET department, and the fourth is by the Humanities, Media and Cultural Studies (HMCS)department. This sequence

Conference Session

Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Electronics and Electrical ET Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Min-Sung Koh, Eastern Washington University; Esteban Rodriguez-Marek, Eastern Washington University; Claudio Talarico, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

met,therefore meeting the ABET criteria as well. One way of doing this is incorporating theassessment into various (or all) courses in the program, a process tested and introducedby the authors in [1]. In that paper a holistic approach was used to meet ABET criteriabased on course assessment. However, the details on how to exactly incorporateassessment into each course were omitted. In this paper, we describe the processfollowed to generate assessment data from a Digital Circuits introductory course. Thesedata connects course objectives into program outcomes based on the approach introducedin [1]. The paper shows how traditional student work, such as homework, exams, labs,quizzes, and projects, is used systematically to provide a solid

Conference Session

Freshman Experience in Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet Meyer, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Stephen Hundley, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; H. Oner Yurtseven, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

Conference Session

Curriculum in Mechanical and Power Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University; Ryan Beasley, Texas A&M University; Jay Porter, Texas A&M University; Joseph Morgan, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

problems were often AC, but the in-class examples were usually DC. Third,the labs were only slightly adjusted from the previous semester, such that only one of the ninelabs covered AC topics. ENTC 211 was left to cover the majority of AC labs, even though thematerial was covered in ENTC 210. Based on that experience, in Fall 2008 ENTC 210 resumed teaching DC first and ending thesemester with a few weeks on AC. By streamlining the DC material, students are able to followalong in the textbook and still cover all the topics. Adjustments to the labs are ongoing, with theexpectation that ending the semester with 1-3 labs on a single project with both AC and DCsubsystems may improve comprehensionMultiSIM, MATLAB and Virtual Laboratories In the

Conference Session

Capstone and Senior Design in Electrical and Computer ET

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fernando Rios-Gutierrez, Georgia Southern University

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Engineering Technology

successful and interesting projects, in its original format, the capstone course was tooshort and did not afford the students time to truly demonstrate their capabilities.Also, in order for the EET program to fullfill more strongly the ABET outcomes related todemonstrate that students are able to function on multi-disciplinary teams (outcome d), that theyshow a strong ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems (outcome e) andare able to understand professional and ethical responsibility (outcome f). Based on these goals,the EET faculty and its Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) agreed to modify and expand the EETSenior Project Course into two courses. TEET4610 is a 1-credit course offered in the fallsemester, and a TEET4620 is a 2

Conference Session

Industry Collaborations in Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Alvarado, Texas A&M University; Michael Golla, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University, wehave implemented a new collaboration model to engage industry partners with a vested interest in ourcurriculum, students, and our overall facilities and resources. The model’s vision consists of engagingindustry partners in a way where value can be generated by and for all key stakeholders. The model canbe broken down into the following key phases: 1. Identification of industrial distributors and their associated industrial manufacturers’ network. 2. Initial industry contacts and visits to their facilities. 3. Identification of the distributors or manufacturers needs including human resources and training. 4. Understanding of the distributors’ or

Conference Session

Engaging Students in Learning

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Marshall, University of Southern Maine

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Engineering Technology

learning, teachers should continually check for understanding and provide studentswith thoughtful, timely, and precise feedback. Students need to know how well they are doingand are typically open to suggestions for improvement. Generally, the clearer and more specifican instructor can be with feedback, the better the results for students. Students also benefit frompeer reactions and should be encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning (i.e., taughtto self-evaluate). Providing accurate feedback and helping students to take charge of learningcan stimulate healthy minds.Active StrategiesTopics included in the “Active Learning” section include: 1) Focusing on Learning and NotTeaching; 2) Problem Based Learning; 3) Facilitating Group

Conference Session

Issues and Direction in ET Education and Administration: Part I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amin Karim, DeVry University; Jennifer McClain, IEEE

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Engineering Technology

products and services are increasingly being developed and delivered from various parts ofthe world, knowledge and application of standards have become even more crucial. Almost allworld trade is affected by standardization. Many businesses will not consider buying products orservices that do not meet applicable or common standards for performance, safety and quality.Concerns about sustainability also require products and processes developed according to globalstandards. The findings of a recent survey conducted in March-July 2008 by the Center forGlobal Standards Analysis indicated that “standards education is necessary and does have astrategic value” (1). Those surveyed represented 11 major standards organizations from theU.S.A., U.K., China and

Conference Session

Innovations in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fredrick Nitterright, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Ronald Krahe, Pennsylvania State University, Erie

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Engineering Technology

the mechanical components of the assembly. This new course overcomes theissues discussed above.The following outcomes were developed to overcome the issues discussed above: 1. Students will visualize physical (electrical and mechanical) part (s) 2-D to 3-D and vice versa. 2. Students will incorporate design intent into solid models using extrusions, revolves, shells, ribs, chamfers and rounds. 3. Students will properly execute duplicating operations to create circular and linear patterns of features and mirrored features. 4. Students will use mathematical relations to drive solid models. 5. Students will create a detail drawing of a mechanical part. 6. Students will create 3D

Conference Session

Critical issues in IT and IET: Focus Group

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shoji Nakayama, Purdue University, Calumet

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Engineering Technology

Accreditation Board for Engineering andTechnology (ABET) Criteria 4 for 2009-2010 for accrediting applied science programs, whichstipulates that each program must have a documented process to regularly assess its educationalobjectives and program outcomes, and to evaluate that these are being met.1 The process describein this paper allows the program to meet this requirement.Guidance in curriculum validation from professionals in industry is helpful because they knowwho they need to hire. As Gerald (ERIC) indicated, academic advisory members link theacademic community to the external community by sharing their experience after gainingpractical experiences.2 Although various literatures emphasize the essential part of academicadvisory members, they have

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum and Practices in Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Mullett, Springfield Technical Community College

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Engineering Technology

(FTE) student count. The figures for the most recent yearavailable (2005) indicate an almost 50% drop in the number of Engineering Technology degreesawarded during a twenty year period. Coincidently, one might note that during the same timeperiod there has been an over 200% increase in the number of AS degrees awarded in the Page 14.1236.2computer sciences[1]. Enrollment problems in electronics technology programs have not occurredovernight but after approximately four decades of the self-fulfilling prophecy of what hasbecome known as Moore’s Law, continued semiconductor microminiaturization and theattendant, relatively recent, evolution to

Conference Session

Civil ET Curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Tito-Izquierdo, University of Houston-Downtown; Alberto Gomez-Rivas, University of Houston-Downtown; George Pincus, University of Houston-Downtown

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Engineering Technology

-1994). Dean Pincus received the Ph.D. degree from Cornell University and the M.B.A degree from the University of Houston. Dr. Pincus has published over 40 journal articles, 2 books and is a Registered Professional Engineer. Page 11.519.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006POSSIBLE SESSIONS: 10. Innovative Curriculum in Engineering Technology 1. Curriculum Development in Civil Engineering Tech. 20. The Future/Direction of Engineering Technology Effective use of Technology Teaching Structural Analysis and DesignAbstractThis paper

Conference Session

Leadership and Administration in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Harvey Lyons, Eastern Michigan University

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Engineering Technology

of Sputnik I in the 1950’s,forced engineering colleges to hurriedly restructure their curricula.Development. In our initial research to determine current and future trends in engineering programs, wefound many and different views of the future demands and practice of engineering. It wasdecided to research and survey several significant areas for this proposal: (1) Academicinstitutions that are currently reviewing trends towards new educational approaches; (2)Corresponding technical articles describing the trends; (3) Current efforts in academe;and (4) Industrial sources (both manufacturing and engineering-based) that have adirect/current need for engineering. We also used the Listserv to ask engineeringeducators to describe and recommend

Conference Session

Mechanical ET Design & Projects

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheng Lin, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

componentsand hydraulic power system. Animation software using Automation Studio and AutodeskInventor simulated the system during the design stage before the machine was fabricated.Main design equations are also given in this paper.1. IntroductionThe course of Automation and Controls offered in the Mechanical EngineeringTechnology Program of the Department of Engineering Technology at Old DominionUniversity has the following objectives:1 (1) Pneumatic components and pneumatic circuit designs. (2) Feedback from electrical sensors and related ladder diagrams. (3) Introduction to Programmable Logical Controllers (PLC)2,3 and programs. (4) Integration of pneumatic, electrical, and/or hydraulic components with PLC programs.To let

Conference Session

Assessment & TC2K Methods

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Crossman, Old Dominion University; Alok Verma, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

ownership of the design andimplementation of the plan. Success of an assessment and improvement plan alsorequires changes in the student perception of such activities. Students must take aproactive role in the process. McGourty4,9 suggests the following four strategies in support of assessmentinitiatives: 1. Initiate a structured process to involve faculty and staff in the ongoing planning, development and monitoring of the program. 2. Offer “Just-in-time” educational sessions to develop faculty and student knowledge and skills in assessment. 3. Create an assessment toolbox providing administrators and faculty with templates that can be used in and outside the classroom; and 4. Identify