artifact destined to become an attractive monument to misplaced priorities. I use my personal funds to pursue professional development activities. In addition to faculty technical currency, faculty should be exposed to pedagogy of teaching and learning. The relationship, between faculty technical/professional currency and student learning, needs to be investigated in all engineering and technology programs. Especially for the upper-division classes in a 4-year Engineering Technology (ET) curriculum, I personally have been moving from the “sage on the stage” lecture model of ET courses to laboratory-based “Design/Prototype/Build” individual &/or team-based experiences. These open-ended, student directed projects
Engineering Technology at The University of Texas at Brownsville (UTB). Prior to join- ing the faculty at UTB he was a visiting professor at the Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY. Also, an Associate Professor of Production Engineering Technology at PSG College of Technology Bharathiar University, India, where he served as the Director of Computer Vision Laboratory and National Cadet Corps – Engineering Division Director. With over 26 years of teaching and research experience in manufacturing/mechanical engineering and engineering technology, he currently teaches in the areas of CAD/CAM/CIM, Robotics & Automation, Product and Process Design, Materials and Manufacturing processes, Machine Design, Renewable
sophistication and interconnection. In this networked model, the traditional analysis, laboratory, and design components would be deeply interrelated: engineering knowledge remains central but is configured to include both technical and contextual knowledge; competencies of practice, laboratory, and design experiences are integrated into the whole, as are professionalism and ethics.”1 Page 14.900.2In addition, the merger of the two centers has provided the NCME the opportunity to expand notonly its scope, but also its mission. During its inception, the overarching goal of the NCME wasto provide curriculum materials and
curriculum 2, 3, 4. The objective of this paper is to discuss the application of built-in VIs inLabVIEW to develop VI modules to be used in an introductory Electrical Power SystemsCourse.This paper is arranged as follows: Section II discusses various LabVIEW application areas.Section III discusses the VI module for Basic Single Phase and Three Phase Circuits. Section IVdiscusses the VI module for Transmission Line Modeling. Section V discusses the VI module forSimple Economic Dispatch Problem. Section VI presents the discussion about load flow VI.Section VII presents the conclusion and discussion and Section VIII presents the references.II. LabVIEW Application AreasLabVIEW is extremely flexible and some of the application areas of LabVIEW 5 are
12.1597.9Figure 8 - Digital Section Printed Circuit Board Figure 9 - Inside View of Final Packaging Page 12.1597.10Figure 10 - Final Packaging Concept for the Pressure Sensor ProjectFuture Pressure Sensor Project EnhancementsRecent changes in the Computer Engineering Technology curriculum now introduces embeddedsystems concepts in the first two years. For the next iteration of the Applied Design course thedigital section of the project will be replaced with a microprocessor, programmed in a higherorder language, as well as a liquid crystal display. In addition, the three op-amps used to form theinstrumentation amplifier will be replaced with an actual instrumentation
courses and courses within every major.We believe that our approach in building a close cooperation among different but closelyrelated disciplines by creating a virtual learning community will result in greater academicsuccess of our students.Acknowledgement: This work is supported by US Department of Education grantP120A060052.Bibliography1. Ohland, M.W., Yuhasz, A.G., & Sill, B.L, “Identifying and Removing a Calculus Prerequisite as a Bottleneck in Clemson’s General Engineering Curriculum,” Journal of Engineering Education, July 2004.2. R.K. Thornton, Changing the Physics Teaching Laboratory: Using technology and new approaches to learning to create an experimental environment for learning physics concepts, Proceedings of
the emulation of control programs. Students programmed,debugged, uploaded, tested, and remotely controlled the robots over the Internet (Figure 4).During the laboratory sessions, the web cameras sent image sequences to the remote users,providing visual feedback to the students. The experiments demonstrated the integration ofcomputer, sensors, micro switches, and Internet-based automation technologies in modernmanufacturing systems, using an Internet PLC (programmable logic controller). The series of Page 11.1430.6experiments enabled students to understand how computer and Internet-based technologies canstreamline dispersed, remotely-operated
Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology from Purdue University, Calumet in 2007. His current interests reside in remotely operated vehicles (air, water, and ground based), robotics, and embedded systems (specifically, microcontrollers programmed using BASIC, C, and Assembly languages). Page 12.953.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 INTERNET CONTROLLED UNDERWATER VEHICLEAbstractThe paper provides an overview of design, development, and testing of the Internet ControlledUnderwater Vehicle. As a senior design project it provides the students an integratingexperience of the knowledge and
, 1998, pp.305-311.20 McGourty, J., Sebastian, C., Swart, W., Developing a Comprehensive Assessment Program for Engineering Education, Journal of Engineering Education, vol.87, no.4, 1998, pp.355-362.21 Bailey, M., Floersheim, R.B., Ressler, S.J., Course Assessment Plan: A Tool for Integrated Curriculum Management, Journal of Engineering Education, vol.91, no.4, 2002, pp.425-434.22 Broberg, A., Learners as Knowledge Workers - Some Implications, Journal of Engineering Education, vol.90, no.1, 2001, pp.63-68.23 Lema, L.F., Baumann, P.F., Prusak, Z., In-common Methodology for Objective- and Outcome-based Programs Assessment, Proceedings of ASEE Annual Conference, June 12-15, 2005, Portland, OR.24 Kauffmann, P., Fernandez
, Criterion 5dealing with curriculum, has also been modified. There have also been some modifications tothe other criteria in an attempt to increase the commonality among the criteria for all fourcommissions of ABET as well to clarify the language in the overall criteria. This paperdiscusses the major changes in the TAC criteria and in particular, how TAC has attempted tomake the criteria for associate degree programs a better fit to such programs.IntroductionSeveral years ago the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) started aprocess called harmonization in regard to the general criteria for accreditation. This was anattempt to get the four commissions of ABET, namely the Applied Science AccreditationCommission (ASAC), the
, and resistance. Then they physicallyassemble circuits and test their mathematical results with electronic instrumentation. Inanother activity, students calculate the frequency needed to drive an electric motor at aseveral different speeds (r/min). The students then program a variable speed drive unitand use a strobe light to determine if their calculations were correct.In the mechanical power conversion curriculum, students gain insight into componentssuch as bearings, gears, chain drives, motors, lubrication, and vibration analysis. Thelearning lab provides hands-on problem solving activities in each of these areas. Thepurchase of specialized mechanical power transmission learning modules weresubsidized by local industries who realized the
equipment used in the laboratory. These are the textbooks that are used inindustry. These documents are sometimes inconvenient when used as a teaching textbook, butthe solution carries an added benefit that the students are well trained in using technical manualsand sorting their way through datasheets after having gone through the curriculum. In someinstances supplemental material must be provided as a datasheet does not give attention to allissues. One such issue is that of EOAT selection. If an angular finger gripper is required whatforce must be used to maintain hold on the payload? If a vacuum cup is required, how muchvacuum is required? Another issue is communication networks. How does DeviceNet work?What are the priority levels in the
repairingelectronics systems to the parts level and the effectiveness of teaching the technology in acomponent centric manner. Moore’s Law has accurately predicted the number of transistors on achip for more than four decades now and gigascale integrated circuits that allow systems-on-a-chip technology are no longer a prophecy of the future. With the convergence of severalelectronics based enabling technologies there is starting to be an obvious shift in the electronicstechnology paradigm. That shift is towards what has been classified in varying disciplines as:intelligent infrastructure, enhanced systems, ambient intelligence, and the Internet of Things. Themost important technologies in this convergence are sophisticated embedded microcontrollers,networking
instruction.Student input is used to improve teaching and learning techniques used in the classroomas well as to improve curriculum and laboratory facilities. Typically, instructors willutilize the SRI instrument 10 optional questions to have students rate the overallachievement of the course objectives, which are correlated to the POs in the binderprocess. The 10 optional questions on the SRI are not to be used for merit ortenure/promotion decisions, and are very helpful for the continuous improvement actionplan.Next, an Assessment Analysis of POs, shown in Figure 6, was used to indicate the a-kcriteria being used to evaluate graduates, the methods used to evaluate the criteria, themetrics, and the Results/Actions implemented to address the data. The
for integrating the toolkit into the digital design sequence of engineering andengineering technology programs.IntroductionOne of the primary focuses of the Electronics and Telecommunications Technology (EET/TET)Programs at Texas A&M University is providing each graduate with an ability to designhardware and software products and systems using industry-grade toolsets. Use of these tools todevelop embedded data acquisition and control systems begins with the first technical courses atthe sophomore level. The curricula seek to expose the students to a wide range of software(assembly, C, and graphical) languages as well as providing experience in utilizing multiplemicrocontroller development platforms. Recently, the programs, through the
maintaining laboratories needed in the first 2 years; and (4)Engineering departments can better focus on advanced/graduate level education with betterutilization of professorial staff.This article examines 2-year common curriculum templates for Electrical/Computer ET andElectrical/Computer Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering and Mechanical ET programsbased on CDIO, and summarizes preliminary assessment results of the proposed educationalmodel collected from industry participants. The templates assume a full-time course of study in4 semesters after which the student selects to either complete a BS in Engineering Technology in2 additional years, or transfer to an Engineering degree plan which may be 2-, 3-, or 4-yearslong. Both plans are assumed to
his Ph.D. degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1971. His technical work ranges over topics such as optical data links, integrated circuit technology, RF semiconductor components, and semiconductor component reliable. He is a Senior Member of the IEEE and an ABET EAC program evaluator in Electrical Engineering. Page 15.608.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Future of Engineering Technology – A ProposalAbstractThe question of what is the future of engineering technology has been debated for many years.The discipline has seen a substantial decline in program enrollments over the
, students are asked to work problem after problemto assess their abilities. TSM is an additional tool that can be used to help in the assessmentprocess. This method has been successfully integrated in a variety of courses, leading toincreased student participation and error recognition. Simple error correction can be a powerfulreinforcement tool to almost any engineering principal.Bibliography[1] http://www.nwrain.com/~newtsuit/recoveries/narrows/narrows.htm, retrieved November 8, 2006[2] ftp://ftp.hq.nasa.gov/pub/pao/reports/1999/MCO_report.pdf, retrieved November 7, 2006[3] Boud, D. and Feletti, G. (Eds.), “The challenge of problem-based learning,” St. Martin’s Press, New York, 1991[4] Schmidt, H. G., “Problem-based learning: An
public speaking, interviewing skills, and business etiquette should beincreased in an undergraduate curriculum.1,5”While technological/book knowledge information and competency is an integral part of theundergraduate process, academics “are only one key element of success.” All participants in thisstudy agree that graduates must meet the credentials and capabilities that correspond with theposition hired for, reconfirming what other researchers agree that “graduates need to have morejob related experience, communication and teamwork skills1,2.Professional and Career ResourcesAll participants in this study express desire to see a higher level of professionalism and businessskills. One participant indicated interest in developing boards and
to teaching project management in high schools; these include finding qualified mentors,mentor training, background checks, and security2.A Unique Approach for Learning Project ManagementBased on the lessons learned by others2, the Texas A&M University Electronic EngineeringTechnology (EET) Program and the Project Management Institute – Clear Lake/Galveston (PMI-CLG) Chapter developed an innovative approach to introduce project management concepts andtools to the students working on the HUNCH projects.The team proposed an approach that leverages its curriculum development capabilities, industryexpertise, and the energy and passion of undergraduate students to engage high school studentsin project management at an early stage in their
://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_robot#History_and_Development18. Congressional Robotics Caucus. (n.d.) Retrieved from http://www.roboticscaucus.org/19. Muse, C. T. (2010, August). Manufacturing and Robotic Technicians, Electronic Technology and Electro-Mechanical Systems Specialist Surveys, SME Panels, and Curriculum Development Results and the EducationImplications for AUVSI. Proceedings of the North American Conference of the Association of Unmanned VehicleSystems International, [AUVSI].20. AVUSI. (2010, September). Unmanned Aircraft System Integration into the United States National AirspaceSystem: An Assessment of the Impact on Job Creation in the U.S. Aerospace Industry. Unmanned SystemsMagazine, 28(9), 12.21. Allen, I.E, and Seaman, J. (2010, January
skill. Unfortunately, as with most engineering Page 14.880.2technology curriculum, there is often little opportunity to add an additional course dedicated tosimulation to an already full program of study. For this reason, Purdue University Calumet(PUC) faculty initiated steps to introduce their undergraduate students to simulation during arequired course that already existed in the IET curriculum, IET 310 Plant Layout and MaterialHandling.Simulation use and benefit in education and industryThe uses of simulation are extensive in both education and industry as it is a flexible and easy touse tool. Its use is not just limited to one particular
relevance to Science, Technology,Engineering, and Math by showing its application to ordinary and complex solutions. Thisapproach is not only fun to the students but is can be easily adapted to any STEM discipline indifferent educational levels. The learning experience could be the first in a series of learningmechatronics, which could be followed by introducing electronics, and programming,respectively. This paper is aimed for undergraduate level.IntroductionAliciatore and Histand defined mechatronics as an “interdisciplinary field of engineering dealingwith the design of products whose functions rely on the integration of mechanical and electroniccomponents coordinated by control architecture1. Mechatronics is rich in content, deep inspecialty
, and cryptographic theory and applications.Claudio Talarico, Eastern Washington University Claudio Talarico is an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering at Eastern Washington University. Before joining Eastern Washington University, he worked at University of Arizona, University of Hawaii and in industry, where he held both engineering and management positions at Infineon Technologies, IKOS Systems (now Mentor Graphics), and Marconi Communications. His research interests include design methodologies for integrated circuits and systems with emphasis on system-level design, embedded systems, HW/SW co-design, system specification languages, and early design assessment, analysis, and
students pick thetopics of the project recommended by the faculty, industry representatives, or chosen by thestudents based on their experience during co-op cycles. This capstone experience allows studentsto demonstrate their knowledge and skills at a professional level. The course sequence isfinalized by the completion of a working prototype and a presentation of the project to the SeniorDesign Project Committee, AET students and faculty, and general audience during the thirdweek of May.Introduction The mission of the Applied Engineering Technology program is to provide contemporary students with an academic foundation and practical education in engineering technology through an outstanding curriculum and applied research
. IntroductionThe curriculum of the EET program covers a broad based educational experience emphasizingpractical, hands-on laboratory work, closely coordinated with theoretical classroom discussion.Students receive a solid foundation of coursework in electric circuits, digital electronics,solid-state electronics, communications, power and electrical machinery.The EET program has developed a PEOs assessment process to fulfill ABET accreditationrequirements. It is an outcome based assessment in which the PEOs should meet the need of theprogram constituents. PEOs describe the attributes that we desire our graduates to possess three tofive years after graduation. According to ABET’s definition of PEOs, “Program EducationalObjectives are broad statement that
. Additionally, his research in tracking has involved cyber-physical uncertainties in wireless networked sensing and control, network resource allocation, platoon control and smart grid.Dr. Feng Jao, Ohio Northern University Feng Jao, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Technology at Ohio Northern University. She has been teaching courses in the area of Computer Applications and Information Technology. Her areas of inter- ests include 3D CAD sketch, 3D printing, Hybrid Learning Instructional Design, Digital Media, Interac- tive Media, Instructional Technology Integration and network design. In addition, Dr. Jao is a certified Microsoft Office Master Instructor, and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).Dr. Yonghui Wang
being designed andconstructed by ESET and MXET capstone team members, students in Education and Science aredeveloping curriculum modules that can be readily integrated into current math, science, andengineering courses at the secondary level. The IoT house is expected to be centrally located atTexas A&M or other accessible locations and used remotely via the Internet by multiple groupsof 8-12 grade students. The project is scheduled to be completed by December 2018 withcurriculum to be field tested in the Spring 2019 semester. This paper will provide introductoryand background information on the genesis of the project, the establishment of theinterdisciplinary team, an overview of the IoT house, a demonstration of its operation
) architecture and design methodology, Engineer- ing Technology Education, and hardware description language modeling. Dr. Alaraje is a 2013-2014 Fulbright scholarship recipient at Qatar University, where he taught courses on Embedded Systems. Ad- ditionally, Dr. Alaraje is a recipient of an NSF award for a digital logic design curriculum revision in collaboration with the College of Lake County in Illinois, and a NSF award in collaboration with the University of New Mexico, Drake State Technical College, and Chandler-Gilbert Community College. The award focused on expanding outreach activities to increase the awareness of potential college stu- dents about career opportunities in electronics technologies. Dr. Alaraje is a
to investigate whether Panopto adds value in enhancing thelearning experience for students enrolled in an Engineering Technology curriculum. Panopto is asoftware-based application that captures lecture sessions as rich media recordings includingvideo, audio, and screen capture components. Through an internal research grant, this studycoincided with the initiative by the Department of Engineering Technology at a largesoutheastern university in performing a trial test of Panopto lecture capturing to validate how itcan augment the effective delivery of course lectures. The particular engineering course selectedfor the study provided an excellent research context as it included both traditional, on-campusstudents as well as non-traditional