Conference Session

Network Administration and Security

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xuefu Zhou, University of Cincinnati

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Engineering Technology

Engineering Education, 2006 Using Ethereal and IT GURU for Enhancement of Computer Networks TeachingIntroductionThis paper describes a course and laboratory in computer networking for students in theElectrical and Computer Engineering Technology (ECET) program at The University ofCincinnati. Teaching a computer networking course for engineering technology students can bea challenge because of the breadth of topics spanning electrical engineering, computer scienceand computer engineering which encompasses abstract concepts such as encapsulation andlayered models.In our computer networking class, we set up a weekly lab which accounts for almost the sameamount of time as the lecture. The outcome of this

Conference Session

Network Administration and Security

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Recayi 'Reg' Pecen; Paul Gray; Jin Zhu, University of Northern Iowa

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Engineering Technology

forIowans. A state-of-the-art Innovative Teaching and Technology Center (ITTC) that will housethe classrooms, faculty offices, networking and hardware laboratories for the new NaSA majorhas been built at the university campus. All the classrooms in the ITTC will include smartboards, multimedia equipment, and wireless internet services. The ITTC is expected to beopened during spring 2006 semester. There are currently about 12 students enrolled in the majorand the student enrollment is expected to grow steadily. A new faculty member who has anundergraduate degree in Computer Science and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering was hiredrecently for the program development. There will be more open lines for the new faculty in thefuture as the program

Conference Session

Mechanical ET Curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Technology

Marine Academy in 1964 and his M.E. degree in 1970 from Old Dominion University, where he has served on the faculty for over 34 years. Professor Crossman is a Fellow of ASEE and the recipient of the James H. McGraw Award for leadership in engineering technology education. He is also a registered Professional Engineer in VirginiaAlok Verma, Old Dominion University Dr. 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

Conference Session

ETD Design II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nikunja Swain, South Carolina State University

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Engineering Technology

. Page 25.917.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Mathematical Modeling and Simulation using LabVIEW and LabVIEW MathScriptAbstractThere are numerous uses of simulation, starting from simulation of simple electric circuits tocomplex tasks such as electromagnetic fields, heat transfer through materials, networking,computer circuits, game programming, electron flow in semiconductors, or beam loading withthe ultimate objective of providing illustrations of concepts that are not easily visualized anddifficult to understand. Simulators are also used as an adjunct to and, in some cases such asdistance learning courses, as a substitute for actual laboratory experiments

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Progress Reports: Part II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Technology

School of Technology to develop thisgraduate certificate. GE and the EET program industrial advisory board wereheavily involved in curriculum development for the graduate certificate. Page 15.382.3Learning OutcomesTest Engineering is the process of verifying that a product performs withinspecified parameters4. Test Engineers should have a mastery of circuit analysisand the ability to design and troubleshoot hardware using laboratory equipment aswell as Automatic Test Equipment (ATE). The test engineer should also haveknowledge of programming skills such as C++, MATLAB, and LabVIEW todesign testing scripts for ATE equipment. Test Engineers should have

Conference Session

Issues and Direction in ET Education and Administration: Part II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shekar Viswanathan, National University, San Diego; Howard Evans, National University, San Diego; Lal Tummala, San Diego State University

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Engineering Technology

staff and/or otheroperational costs, increase student services (e.g., faculty advisory role in program and careeradvisement), introduce novel approaches into class room instruction (experiential learning withintensity and focus, iLearning laboratories, small group interaction, multiple delivery modes,etc.), and develop flexible learning methodologies.Faculty workload is an extremely complex, multi-faceted issue1. Milem et al2 conducted acomprehensive study regarding faculty time allocation over a 20 year period and found thatfaculty workload has steadily increased over the last 20 years. Fink et al3 have identified many ofthe challenges faced by the faculty to meet the demands on the engineering profession in thetwenty-first century. This paper

Conference Session

EET Papers 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James C. Sanders, Troy University; Govind Menon, Troy University; Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

, laboratory space, and equipment. The paperwork for newprogram application was submitted in January 2017. This paper presents the details of the newEET program development. The success and lessons learned can provide valuable informationfor other higher educational institutions that are considering expansion into the area ofengineering technology.IntroductionTroy University is a public high educational institution in the state of Alabama. The Universityprovides a variety of educational programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels within fivecolleges: Arts and Sciences, Communication and Fine Arts, Education, Health and HumanService, and Business. The Department of Computer Science is the only engineering major,residing in the College of Arts and

Conference Session

ETAC/ABET-Related Issues

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sri R. Kolla, Bowling Green State University; David Border, Bowling Green State University

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Engineering Technology

hasserved as an important tool along with our in-class course instruction and laboratory experiencefor the success of our students.In a recent paper, various synergies of converging ABET, ATMAE, and other accreditationprocesses were discussed5. Our intent is not to seek reaccreditation for our ECET program withATMAE but to explain how we used some of those practices and methods for ABETaccreditation. The use of internship workplace competencies for ETAC-ABET programoutcomes assessment was discussed in a recent paper6. We have been using our students’ co-opexperience as a tool for program assessment and continuous improvement in the past, and wewill discuss how that is incorporated into ABET assessment in this paper. The use of course-embedded

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Technology

. ii. Discuss ethical and societal issued related to technology. 6. Solve problems and design components, systems or processes appropriate to the discipline of civil engineering technology. i. Utilize graphic techniques to produce engineering documents. ii. Conduct standardized field and laboratory testing on civil engineering materials iii. Utilize modern surveying methods for land measurements and/or construction layout. iv. Determine forces and stresses in elementary structural systems. v. Estimate material quantities for technical projects. vi. Estimate material quantities for technical projects. vii. Employ productivity software to solve technical problems

Conference Session

Graduate Education and Undergraduate Research in ET

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wei Zhan P.E., Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

; 2. Learning to use software, to use test equipment, and to conduct basic testing in the laboratory environment; 3. Completing part of a faculty member’s research project; 4. Using the results from the projects for curriculum development to bring the benefit to other students.With these goals in mind, the following two projects were selected: 1. DC motor speed control;2. Pump jack and AC motor control system design.The principles of DC/AC motors were taught in a course at the sophomore level, and bothstudents had successfully completed the course. The pump jack and AC motor control systemwas initially developed by a group of ET students as a capstone design project under theguidance of their faculty advisor10. It was

Conference Session

Capstone and Senior Design in Engineering Technology: Part II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Everly, University of Cincinnati; Delmer Nicholson, University of Cincinnati

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Engineering Technology

industry working for such companies as Battelle's Columbus Laboratories, Rockwell International, and Claspan Corporation. He joined the University of Cincinnati in 1985.Delmer Nicholson, University of Cincinnati Delmer W. Nicholson Jr is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at the University of Cincinnati. He received a BSES and MSCS from The University of Cincinnati in 1982 and 2009, respectively. He has held several research and development positions in industry working for such companies as Cincinnati Milacron, Delco Electronics and Nicholson Computer Consulting. He has taught as an adjunct instructor in the Mathematics and also the Engineering

Conference Session

Curriculum in Telecommunications Engineering Technology

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tianyi Li, Northwestern University; Walter E. Thain Jr., Southern Polytechnic State University; Thomas Fallon, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Engineering Technology

simulations as a teaching aid is very useful, perhaps even more so in a distancelearning environment. Southern Polytechnic State University’s (SPSU) Electrical and ComputerEngineering Technology (ECET) program is engaged in converting its curriculum to a distanceor hybrid distance format. Since all but two of the ECET courses have a laboratory component,this creates a significant challenge in providing a similar laboratory experience for the off-campus students. An obvious choice is to require distance students to visit the campusperiodically to perform hands-on lab exercises. This can be difficult for some students to do andwill limit enrollment to students who can.The laboratory for the department’s Telecommunications Engineering Technology (TCET

Conference Session

Themes in Renewable Energy and ET

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Florian Misoc P.E., Southern Polytechnic State University; Tommy D Ball; Austin B. Asgill, Southern Polytechnic State University; Cyril B Okhio P.E., Southern Polytechnic State University

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Engineering Technology

thatcomplement traditional teaching methods. Course and laboratory development are discussed,and project selection and management is emphasized. This analysis was done to predict theeffectiveness of project-based instruction for programs related to power generation, ingeneral, and to renewable energy, in particular.Two different courses were examined and their course learning outcomes compared to theexpected, statistically predicted outcome. Both courses were structured as lecture-lab-project,where the laboratory experiments were sufficient in number and complexity to consolidatethe topics addressed during lectures, while the projects selected were intended to coversufficient number of topics addressed through the first half of the course, as the

Conference Session

Leadership Perspectives in Engineering Technology

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Segalewitz, University of Dayton

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Engineering Technology

hasprograms in Machine Design, Machine Manufacture & Mechanical Automation, AutomobileService, and Electronic Information & Automation. The College has 1580 full-time students, 68faculty, and over 7000m2 (75,000sf) of laboratory space.The University of Dayton3 was founded by the Society of Mary (the Marianists) in 1850. It hasevolved from a boarding school for boys into a top-tier national, private university and one of the10 best Catholic universities in the nation. The University of Dayton has 6925 full-timeundergraduate students, 2580 graduate students, and 458 full-time faculty.The University of Dayton School of Engineering has 938 full-time students, 56 full-time faculty,and over 100,000sf of laboratory space. The School has

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-1625: A NON-TRADITIONAL AND MULTI-DISCIPLINARY APPROACHTO TEACHING MECHANISMS AND MOREArif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University Arif Sirinterlikci is an Associate Professor of Engineering and the Director of Engineering Laboratories at Robert Morris University. He has been teaching and conducting research in mechanical, manufacturing, and industrial and systems engineering fields. He has also been actively involved in engineering education entities serving as an officer of the ASEE Manufacturing Division and an advisor to SME's Manufacturing Education and Research Tech Community

Conference Session

Project-Based Student Learning: Part I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Everly, University of Cincinnati

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Engineering Technology

positions in industry working for such companies as Battelle's Columbus Laboratories, Rockwell International, and Claspan Corporation. He joined the University of Cincinnati in 1985. Page 14.638.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Frequency Response of RF Transceiver Filters Using Low-Cost Vector Network AnalyzersAbstractThis paper focuses on the construction and testing of a 7 MHz Radio Frequency (RF) transceiverto provide a "Project Based Learning" RF capstone experience for students in Electrical andComputer Engineering Technology. The Transceiver Project is structured to

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

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Engineering Technology

thestudents multiple opportunities to use different tools through classroom, laboratory and projectexperiences.These efforts have led to a pair of papers at the 2009 ASEE conference. This paper discusseswhich tools the faculty has chosen for the students to use in their product development effortsand how these tools are introduced in the flow of the curriculum. The specific tools discussedhere include electronics simulation software, printed circuit board layout tools, multiplemicrocontrollers and their respective development environments, programmable devicedevelopment environments, and electrical/mechanical assembly tools. A second paper thatdiscusses a real-world course project that the programs use to bring together these tools in aproduct

Conference Session

Assessment & TC2K Methods

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nirmal Das, Georgia Southern University

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Engineering Technology

: Implementation and Outcomes Student Performance in Dissemination - Homework Success - Quizzes & Exams Measures for - Laboratory Reports Course - Presentations Objectives Quality Teaching & Student Evaluations of

Conference Session

Subjects in Renewable Energy and Sustainability in ET

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cyril B Okhio P.E., Kennesaw State University; Florian Misoc, Southern Polytechnic College of Engr and Engr Tech; Austin B. Asgill, Kennesaw State University; Aarick Aroz Zaman; Jarred Lee Prince; Olajimi Mark; Brion Allen Daffinson, Southern Polytechnic State University; Olugbemiga Olatidoye, Clark Atlanta University

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Engineering Technology

, CONTRACTS& FELLOWSHIPS (Summaries) Total Grants & Contracts Participation Exceed $10 million Grant I: (PI- Cyril Okhio) Period: 1993-1996 Amount: $600K Agency: NASA Lewis Research Center Title: Tocarry out research under a unit titled ”Research Laboratory for Engineering and Technology” (ReLEnT)at Central State University. Grant II - (Proprietary: PI - Cyril Okhio) Title: ”Research Facility To StudyFlows Through Annular Diffusers” Agency: GE/NASA-LRC Amount: $ 469K Period: 1994 - 1998 GrantIII: (PI - Cyril Okhio) Title: NPARC - CFD Code Validation Experimentation for Component Designs.Agency: NASA Glenn Amount: $ 360K Period: 1996 - 1999 Grant IV: (Co-PI – Cyril Okhio) Title:Tertiary Education Linkage Program TELP Team: Collaborative - MIT

Conference Session

Hands-on Active Learning

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aurenice Menezes Oliveira, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Technology

@mtu.eduAbstractThe traditional way engineering and engineering technology courses are taught is based ontraditional lecture and laboratory experiments, which are still the most frequent teaching methodsused nowadays around the world. On the other hand, active learning methodologies grounded inscientific research in education have been attracting considerable attention over the past yearswith numerous research studies indicating the efficacy of such learning styles.In this article, the author addresses the main challenges and shares active learning strategies usedto encourage active learning and engagement among students in face-to-face ElectricalEngineering Technology (EET) courses. The implementation of active learning, cooperativelearning and problem

Conference Session

Engineering and ET Relationships & Professional Development

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Vavreck, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona; Irene Ferrara, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona; Rose Marra, University of Missouri; Barbara Bogue, Pennsylvania State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-173: ANALYSIS OF THE RESULTS OF A PILOT ENGINEERING ANDENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY STUDENT INVENTORY SURVEYAndrew Vavreck, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona Andrew N. Vavreck is Associate Professor of Engineering and Head of the Division of Business and Engineering at Penn State Altoona. He has earned degrees in Engineering Science (BS), Engineering Mechanics (MS) and Engineering Science and Mechanics (PhD), all from Penn State. His work experience includes engineering research and management at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory and the Applied Research Laboratory, Penn State. His research is in smart material (particularly magnetorheological fluid) design, application and

Conference Session

New Course Development Concepts in ET

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University; Jay R Porter, Texas A&M University; Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

custom E-book was created through a popular academic publisher. Byusing chapters from several business, marketing and engineering books, a text was created thatsuited the needs of the curriculum. This paper will present the details of the product development course including theprocess used to develop the course, the process used to create a custom textbook, and an in-depthlook at the course topics. The course involves a hands-on laboratory experience, and this will bepresented as well. Finally, results from the course assessment and students comments will bediscussed.The Electronic Systems Engineering Technology (eSET) Program As indicated above, the program has recently changed the curriculum to add an emphasisin the area of

Conference Session

Recruiting, Retention, and Diversity in Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael D. Rudisill, Northern Michigan University

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Engineering Technology

,reclosers, voltage regulators, reactors and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)systems.ET 280 Protective Relay SystemsThis course looks at the protective relay system that is used to insure dependable distribution ofelectrical power. The system is developed from the basics of relay operation to the moderncommunication based relay tripping.Labs and Test EquipmentTo support the program the consortium members agreed to build a mock electrical substation onthe NMU campus to allow students in the program to have a realistic laboratory environment.All of the substation equipment including transformer, circuit breakers, voltage regulators andswitch gear were donated and assembled on campus. This was not new equipment but wascurrent equipment

Conference Session

Capstone Projects and Experiential Learning

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cliff R. Mirman, Northern Illinois University

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Engineering Technology

thermal analysis of systems and economic and safety applications ofnano-particles use in cooling plant and develop laboratory set-up for testing of nano-particles.Quarter 4 - Report on benefits and specification of the use of nano-particles in locomotivecoolingTask 4 - Use of composite and exotic replacement materialsQuarter 2 - Report on components chosen and modifications in manufacturing and materials tobe used for replacement parts. Work with outside company to construct parts for testing and thenwith railroad to conduct tests. Develop manufacturing and economic study to compare parts.Quarter 4 - Report on test and analysis, and comparison of old and new parts developed.Task 5 - Tribology ApplicationsQuarter 2 - Report on frictional issues

Conference Session

Factors Affecting Student Performance

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Grant P. Richards, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Helen A. McNally, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Technology

preference for active over reflective learning with no significantdifference between the mean preference (p = 0.685). The strong emphasis on laboratoryexperiences in Engineering Technology curricula supports active learning styles. Contrary topopular anecdote, these results indicate that students do not exhibit a strong preference for activelearning over reflective learning at the early stages of their undergraduate academic career. Thissuggests that active learning experiences including laboratory exercises and interactive problemsessions may provide a slight learning advantage over reflective activities (homework, reports)for students at this stage. Active learners typically prefer group learning over individual learningactivities.Each group in

Conference Session

Professional Development and Scholarship

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Khan, DeVry University; Gene Gloeckner, Colorado State University; George Morgan, Colorado State University

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Engineering Technology

, critical thinking has two relationships of r ≥ 0.30 with the independentvariables: use of individual laboratory project of the summated faculty teachingtechniques. The second dependent variable, job preparation, also has two relationships ofr ≥ 0.30 with the independent variables: summated faculty teaching techniques, and Page 12.1325.4summated faculty commitment to student success. The third dependent variable,construction of a prototype has six relationships of r ≥ 0.30 with the independentvariables: computer software skills, use of individual laboratory projects, timely feedbackon class and laboratory projects, summated faculty teaching techniques, high

Conference Session

Recruiting, Retention and Diversity in Engineering Technology

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca Blust, University of Dayton; Mark Patterson, University of Dayton

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Engineering Technology

to have certain questions relating to the subject eitherbefore or after the class. The questions indicate a good understanding of the topics discussed in class.Some additional aspects that were noticed were that the Chinese students learn by doing, are taskoriented, know how to get things done, and want to fully understand the theory before being asked toverify it in the laboratory. It was noticed in a few classes that the students didn’t want to start the labuntil they fully understood the theory behind the experiment. They often learn by watching theirclassmates around them, and then by doing. This helps to reinforce their knowledge. Theyparticipate in plant tours and are eager to always learn more.Challenging AspectsBased on the teaching

Conference Session

Recruitment & Retention in ET Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ralph Schaffer, Purdue College of Technology; Joseph Dues, Purdue University-New Albany; Timothy Cooley, Purdue University-New Albany; Damon Sisk, Purdue University-New Albany

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Engineering Technology

seniors and juniors to engineeringtechnology degree programs. It allows high school students and their parents to interact withfaculty in a classroom setting. Day in College does not seek large numbers of potential studentslike an open house. Instead, it is a by-nomination event; students must be nominated by a highschool advisor or teacher. Students and their parents are personally invited to attend, and theprogram is conducted by faculty in the college’s laboratories and classrooms.The Day in College event is structured to replicate a typical day for a freshman. These potentialstudents and their parents attend a one-hour “class” in each of the engineering technology degreeprograms offered. By the end of the Day in College, attendees will have

Conference Session

Continuous Improvement & Assessment of ET Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Cottrell, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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Engineering Technology

given set of specifications. iii. Develop alternate strategies to solve open-ended problems. 5. Recognize the value of diver sity, and identify ethical and societal issues in business and technical tasks. i. Participate in a diverse group. ii. Discuss ethical and societal issues related to technology. 6. Solve pr oblems and design components, systems or pr ocesses appr opr iate to the discipline of civil engineer ing technology. i. Utilize graphic techniques to produce engineering documents. ii. Conduct standardized field and laboratory testing on civil engineering materials iii. Utilize modern surveying methods for land measurement and/or construction layout. iv

Conference Session

Computer and Electrical Engineering Technology Innovations

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

MADDUMAGE KARUNARATNE, University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown; Gregory Dick, University of Pittsburgh -Johnstown

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Engineering Technology

Electrical Engineering Technology program at the University of Pittsburgh atJohnstown (UPJ).The paper also describes several considerations taken into account during the adaptation ofHardware Description Languages (HDL) and automation based digital design flow to theUPJ curriculum. The demographics of UPJ’s student population and their immediate careerssuggest that most graduates do not pursue graduate studies in computer engineering, nor dothey seek employment related to design and manufacture of integrated circuit components.As a result, a detailed in depth study of modern digital design methodologies is not anecessity.The paper explains the course topics and the related laboratory assignments of the coredigital electronics course for UPJ