Conference Session

A Technology Potpourri I

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Crichigno, University of South Carolina; Sadia Ahmed, Northern New Mexico College; John H. Gerdes, University of South Carolina; Robert G. Brookshire, University of South Carolina

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

, information technology, hands-on learning, virtual laboratories.1. IntroductionThis paper presents the implementation of a cybersecurity project that includes hands-on, virtual-lab-based coursework in cybersecurity aligned with workforce needs, internship opportunities, andcapstone experiences. The initiatives are implemented at the University of South Carolina (USC)–the leading institution– and Northern New Mexico College (NNMC). These universities arelocated in key strategic locations near national laboratories and private and public industries, whichhave pressing needs for professionals with hands-on cybersecurity skills.The proposed coursework consists of two core courses, one internship course, and one capstonecourse. Core courses are enriched

Conference Session

ETD Learning Approaches

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hazem Tawfik, State University of New York, Farmingdale; Yeong Ryu, State University of New York, Farmingdale; Rob Kowalski, Farmingdale State College

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Engineering Technology

mixtures of synthetic gascylinders were used in this study, the first contained 20% Carbon Monoxide (CO), 10% CarbonDioxide (CO2), 50% Nitrogen (N) and 20% Hydrogen (H) the second contained 10% CO2, 50%N and 40% H. Both tanks were used for this project to determine the effectiveness of varyinghydrogen percentages, on the internal combustion engine’s performance.The internal combustion process begins at the carburetor (Figure 1). Air enters the carburetorthrough the air intake system which includes the air cleaner and attached intake manifolds. Theamount of air entering the engine is regulated using the combination of a choke valve and throttleplate. As the air enters the intake system it is pushed past the venturi. At this point, a vacuum

Conference Session

Engineering Technology

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jennifer Drapinski Moss, Purdue University; Mark French, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

can most likely be attributed to smaller student populationsas compared to other related fields, receiving attention, such as engineering. A preliminarysystemic review reveals that research defining whom the engineering technology students areand how they think is largely unavailable.This study is expected to further improve our understanding of engineering technology studentsand how they change over time. Both freshman and senior engineering technology students wereasked to complete the Gregorc Style Delineator. 1 This instrument allows the investigation ofhow these students perceive and order their thoughts within four defined areas of abstractionand logic referred to as mediation channels. Gregorc asserts that these channels of

Conference Session

EET Papers 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Weican Xiao, Michigan Technological University; Andrew Joseph Dorton, Michigan Technological University ; Mohsen Azizi, Michigan Technological University; Johannes Martin Eidnes, A&D Technology; Branden Owen DeVries; Austin M. Ostipow; Richard Lee Fowler, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Technology

Michigan Technological University [1]. The case was chosen becauseof its ability to simulate real world applications and give the students the opportunity to see theirprogramming operating physical equipment [1]. The case being designed by the authors aims toaccomplish the similar goal as the Amatrol case but for a wider range of equipment and software. The team is made up of four senior students pursuing a B.S. in Electrical EngineeringTechnology, two faculty advisors, and an industrial sponsor. All four students have taken coursesin data acquisition and control. A&D Technology has a team of skilled engineers and technicianswith many years of experience relevant to the project.Goal The primary goal of this project was to design

Conference Session

Mechatronics

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Ghossein; Linda M. DeLosSantos, University of Houston, Downtown ; Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston, Downtown; Omar Meraz

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Engineering Technology

addition totechnical details, student learnings on project management, teamwork, and technicalcommunication are also presented. Results demonstrate the aptitude and skills of engineeringtechnology students to use sophisticated technologies to solve important technical problems whileworking in a team environment and delivering results within budget and schedule constraints.1. IntroductionManufacturing industries operate under various constraints while trying to be competitive intoday’s business environment. For instance, they must operate safely and in an environmentallyfriendly manner with minimum carbon footprint. This requires better utilization of raw materialsand less energy consumption. One of the most energy consuming manufacturing processes

Conference Session

ETD Curriculum

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Paul Grimes, Tidewater Community College; Sally Wells Daniel, Tidewater Community College

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Engineering Technology

number offemale students enrolled in engineering. As a new program, we had to demonstrate (1) suchtraining would be beneficial in the retention of our engineering students and (2) could be beoffered with minimal use of resources. Over 14 semesters TCC investigated several methods andformats to structure such a program (see Figure 1).The variety of methods reflects attempts to balance the two objectives above, with the politicaladministrative landscape at TCC toward adopting spatial visualization into curriculumrequirements. If the benefits could be shown, would spatial visualization become a required skillassessment tool, like existing math placement tests? Or would spatial visualization fit better arequired 1-credit course? Despite impressive

Conference Session

EET Papers 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Curtis Cohenour P.E., Ohio University

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Engineering Technology

university are required to take an electronics course. The course is taughtusing the Arduino [1]. The focus of the course is on electronics and real time programming. Thecourse teaches students electronics, schematics, circuit analysis, programing, and how to use abreadboard. This lab experiment leverages the existing course materials and implements aProportional Integral Derivative (PID) controller using software in the Arduino.Existing methods of teaching control systems particularly in electrical engineering involve toomuch math for our ETM students. The students take physics, chemistry, and a first course incalculus, but have no application specific knowledge of integration, differentiation, phasors, orfrequency domain techniques. Thus, we must

Conference Session

MET Papers 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph A. Untener P.E., University of Dayton

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Engineering Technology

must be on campus to have this access. The software supports any hydraulic component and design encountered in the class. The design can be tested at any point by calling the program to simulate the system. The program is excellent at showing what will happen with the design that the student has entered based on the efficacy of the design. A typical result for a student logbook is shown in Figure 1.Figure 1. Typical logbook entry for simulation exercise, showing a screenshot that astudent printed out for inclusion in the logbook. In the actual software, full motionanimation shows the operation of the circuit.Trainer StandsThe lab also utilizes two trainer stands that include commercial components neatlymounted and

Conference Session

ETD Curriculum

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Behbood Ben Zoghi, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

develop a technical program plan for an engineering project. • Developing the ability to lead and manage a diverse team of technical professionals utilizing emotional intelligence. • Developing interpersonal and collaboration skills to help effectively communicate with non-technical colleagues and customers. • Creating a learning environment which addresses critical competencies needed to enhance technical skills, business acumen and personal effectiveness in the workplace. • Developing a systematic and analytic framework to support decision making and make effective changes.ProgramThe needs assessment for the proposed Master of Engineering in Technical Management (METM)program was determined using: (1

Conference Session

ETD Manufacturing/3D Printing

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Technology

have been introduced. Therefore user needs and the growing makerculture has further increased the usage of 3D printers. The usage of 3D printers has not onlyincreased among technologically inclined users but also from lay users who want to learn moreabout 3D printers.Agarwala and Chin 1, 2 developed a 3D printer selection engine that can be accessed by any userglobally and making it a true “anywhere-anyplace” model. To the best of their knowledge, thistool and technology is first of its kind introduced ever in the marketplace. The authors havepreviously reported the system model, codes, and technologies that were used to design theselection engine. Links are provided to access resources such as selection engine, user feedbackand to educate

Conference Session

ETD Capstone Projects

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher David Leblanc, University of New Hampshire; Mihaela Sabin, University of New Hampshire; Christopher Dundorf, 2KR Systems

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Engineering Technology

manufactures electro- mechanical and software products used for environmental sensing, cable handling and on cell towers. 2KR also provides mechanical engineering services including, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and training. Clients include Klein Marine Sys- tems, Bluefin Robotics and WindSwept Designs, USA. Prior to founding 2KR Systems, Mr. Dundorf was responsible for mechanical design at L-3 Klein Associates in Salem, NH. Web: www.2KRsystems.com Phone: 1-603-397-3330 Email: chris.dundorf@2KRsystems.com c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 An Engineering Technology Capstone Project: The Snow Load Network

Conference Session

ETD Projects

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Keith L. Coogler, Sam Houston State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

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

Conference Session

ETD Green Energy/Sustainability

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Regina Ruane Ph.D., Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso; Sophia Rose Mayne-DeLuca, Drexel University

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Engineering Technology

a student’s participation in a class’s social network and the quality oftheir classwork (Putnik et al., 2016). Centrality shows the relative importance of eachparticipant in a given network.Table 1 shows all the weekly posts that the student’s responded to over the term. The entirediscussion board focused on developing green energy manufacturing and these questionshighlight the major aspects of green energy manufacturing that the students were learningabout in class. Each question also encourages the student to share their personal opinion on thetopic in a way that they would not have time to do during their class lecture. The promptsprovided a way to start a discussion between students taking similar courses in different partsof the

Conference Session

ETD Accreditation and Assessment

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mir M. Hayder, Savannah State University; Mohamad A. Mustafa, Savannah State University; Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Alberto G. De La Cruz, Savannah State University; Lisa Yount, Savannah State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

ISLOs and ABET SOs in two different platforms are sometimesreparative, time consuming, and might be cumbersome for some faculty members. Therefore,Engineering Technology Department of SSU has been implementing an assessment process thatutilizes only one platform to measure both the ISLOs and ABET SOs. This process has led to thedevelopment of an exemplary format of annual assessment report. The main focus of the paper isto describe how the implementation of the direct assessment takes place in one platform thatserves both SACs and ABET. This paper will also highlight how the assessment culture in thedepartment plays a big role in the continuous improvement of the programs offered.IntroductionAccording to Department of Education [1], student

Conference Session

ET Pedagogy I

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sanjeevi Chitikeshi, Old Dominion University; Jake Hildebrant, Murray State University; Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University; Orlando M. Ayala, Old Dominion University; Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

rigorously employed in undergraduate Engineering Technologycurriculum but any engineer needs these skills when working in any industry. Different effectiveapproaches have been examined at different academic universities [1-4] and the most widelytechnique has been learned with the use of experiments and that is the main focus of this paper.Most of traditional engineering curricula require moderate to extensive courses in probability andstatistics but that is not the case in engineering technology curricula. Most of the engineeringstudents require to take some statistics courses from Mathematical departments but rarely used inengineering lab-based courses and also, they might forget the concepts when they work outsideafter the graduation. This missing

Conference Session

ET Peripherals

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

program leaders observed that students gained a greatdeal, in particular learning to accept the differences from their own beliefs and values found inpeople of different cultures, races, and habits.IntroductionAt universities throughout the United States and in developed countries throughout the world,global experiences are recognized as having a positive benefit on students [1]. These students willbe working and interacting more globally than any other generation before them. Therefore, moreand more programs throughout higher education are incorporating a global requirement or aspectinto their programs. Studies have been published on the effects of global experience on students [2-4], although none was found to focus on engineering technology

Conference Session

ET Pedagogy II

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sudhir Shrestha, Sonoma State University; Farid Farahmand, Sonoma State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

highlypositive. In addition, the survey indicated that these laboratories helped the students acquire abetter understanding of engineering field, and to raise their interests in engineering programs.The developed laboratories, implementation methods, and assessment results, including studentfeedback and responses, are presented and discussed.IntroductionProject-based engineering laboratories have been widely accepted as more effective tools inimproving student engagement, learning experience, and understanding of the course materials[1-3] compared to laboratories with predefined experiments that do not motivate all students andoften result in missed learning opportunity [4]. Open-ended design experience has also beenshown to significantly improve

Conference Session

A Technology Potpourri I

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University; Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Sanjeevi Chitikeshi; Isaac L. Flory IV, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

inconsonance with their individual strengths and preferences.1. IntroductionThe term Mechatronics was the first time introduced in 1969 by a Japanese electrical engineer ina Yaskawa company1. After Yaskawa released all trademark rights in 1982, the term becamewidely used all over the world. Mechatronics technology is used to define the development ofproducts and manufacturing processes, and very often is considered similar to robotics orelectromechanical systems technology. There are multiple definitions of mechatronics introducedby various engineering communities. One of them is proposed by the International Federation ofthe Theory of Machines and Mechanism (IFTMM): “Mechatronics is the synergisticcombination of precision mechanical engineering

Conference Session

ET Administrative Issues

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University; Jay R. Porter, Texas A&M University; Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

printing). The second part was to create activities that were authenticand provided an opportunity for experiential learning. Experiential learning attempts to rectifywhat Kolb characterized as the “rejection” of the “real-world” by the educational establishment 1.Namely, experiential learning allows students to experience, reflect, think, and act as part of aholistic educational experience 2. Because the experiential learning model is based on a frame ofthe successive cycles between concrete and abstract concepts, a transfer from a theoreticallecture to the experiential activity or vice versa is claimed to be the sequential cycle for learning1, 3 . The students will be given the opportunity to use connected devices to collect data and

Conference Session

Alternative Teaching Methods

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer A. O'Neil, Rochester Institute of Technology; Martin E. Gordon, Rochester Institute of Technology; Abigail Gordon, Clarence Central School District; Brian Scott Rice, Rochester Institute of Technology; Gary De Angelis, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

years industrial experience working for Delphi Technologies in Rochester, NY as a Senior Plastics Engineer. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Is Unaided Active Learning an Effective Teaching Method for those with Learning Disabilities?AbstractThe work presented here aims to address a critical knowledge gap in the engineering educationliterature through a preliminary study meant to determine if active learning is more effective whenstudents with learning disabilities are first front-loaded with information. These preliminaryfindings aimed at not only determining if the work should be continued in the future, but also atevaluating if frontloading resulted in: (1

Conference Session

ET Pedagogy II

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Orlando M. Ayala, Old Dominion University; Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

the Appendix. The best received implementation wasobserved when: 1) scaffolding of the activity was done along the semester and was aligned withthe pre-existing course activities (such as test, HW assignments, etc.), 2) the eP project was madeoptional for extra credit, 3) detailed instructions were provided, and 4) a website template wasprovided. Introduction Although there is a generalized consensus of the positive outcomes of ePortfolios andABET has identified portfolios as a way for documenting and assessing student outcomes since2000, there are still discussions related to storage and administration, time and effort fromfaculty, assessment, and student participation especially among engineering students (there isevidence that

Conference Session

MET and Mechatronics

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John R. Haughery, Iowa State University

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Engineering Technology

level of academic engagement a student exhibits[1]. This engagement is contextual and can be strongly impacted by a students’ motivationwithin the given context [2], [3]. In this study, we defined academic success as a combination ofacademic achievement (e.g., grades and GPAs), attainment of learning outcomes (e.g., studentengagement and proficiency profile), and acquisition of skills and competencies (e.g., criticalthinking and problem solving) [4]. We defined student motivation to include expectancy beliefs(i.e., self-efficacy, attributions, and control beliefs), value choices (i.e., goal orientation, interest,and importance), and meta-cognition (i.e., self-regulated learning) [5]. This motivation-cognition-learning model takes the

Conference Session

A Technology Potpourri I

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Teshad Chambers; Jinmyun Jo, Virginia State University; Wei-Bang Chen, Virginia State University; Christopher Washington, Virginia State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

for the conveyer and platform7. Both universities successfully demonstrated the stable operation oftheir robot6,8. However, these solutions were not applied to the VSU robot to solve the sudden movementand unexpected stops because there was a lack of knowledge and experience with their hardware.Therefore, the objective of this research was to create a new wireless teleoperation and embedded systemscheme to eliminate or reduce the sudden movements and unexpected stops. The next section,Experiment and Discussion, describes the mining robot, embedded system, relay circuit, electronicsystem, wireless communication system and testing for verification. The paper ends with conclusions.EXPERIEMENT AND DISCUSSIONMining Robot Figure 1 shows the

Conference Session

ET Peripherals

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Osazuwa John Okundaye Jr, Texas A&M University; Mathew Kuttolamadom, Texas A&M University; Malini Natarajarathinam, Texas A&M University; Sharon Lynn Chu, Texas A&M University; Francis Quek, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

as other counties have been able to compete with the US with respect toconsumer-product development and manufacturing. This can be seen in countries that canproduce the same products at higher quality and lower cost. In order for the U.S. to remaincompetitive at a global scale, it is necessary to change how engineering education is organizedwith respect to the knowledge and skills in manufacturing technology and efficiency.Rural communities have borne the brunt of this with the US lagging in manufacturingcompetitiveness. Our model, we believe, will be of benefit to rural communities. Our program,“Making as Micro-Manufacture (M3)” proposes the following: 1) Give students the knowledge and familiarity to integrate electronic tools with

Conference Session

A Technology Potpourri I

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Border, Bowling Green State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

pseudo-Cisco IOS, they are not suitable for teachingCisco Academy content. However, the home-built routers do implement well-understood routerfunctions and capabilities. A review of these implementations appears in the paper forcompleteness.I. IntroductionBased on the first-hand experience of converting an aging mini-tower PC into a network router,it was decided to change to a different form factor PC chassis. A form factor whereby the PCwould meet general business criteria, such as being compact, disk-less, and fan-less. Thecomputer used as the server in this project is a product marketed by Qotom [1]. Figure 1 showsthe device front and back view. Note the width (6 inches) and the depth (5 inches) of the device. Figure 1

Conference Session

ET Pedagogy I

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

SriUdaya Damuluri, George Mason University; Pouyan Ahmadi, George Mason University; Khondkar Islam, George Mason University

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Engineering Technology

within the InformationSciences and Technology (IST) Department at George Mason University (GMU). Thiscomparison effort will help us confirm the most effective algorithm to identify students’ who areat risk of failing a class so that academic advisors/instructors can offer better academic guidanceand support.Keywords: Classification algorithms, navigational behavior, performance prediction, LearningManagement System.1. IntroductionOne of the major goals in any higher educational institution is to improve students’ performance.A Learning Management System (LMS) can be used as a platform to assess students’performance. Several universities have been using LMS for the past few years which is asoftware application that helps to administer, track and

Conference Session

A Technology Potpourri I

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jai P. Agrawal, Purdue University Northwest; Omer Farook, Purdue University Northwest

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Engineering Technology

problems like doing mesh and nodal analyses, Thevenin equivalents and power cal-culations and visualization of power in single and three phase circuits. The examples illustrate thesimplicity and power of these methods. It is hoped that both the educators and learners will findthem very useful in ac sinusoidal circuit analysis in the engineering education.1. INTRODUCTIONConventional method of ac circuit analysis use phasors and phasor based methods. Some educatorsuse MATLAB as the calculation engine[5]…[14]. However, the MATLAB, even though is primarilydesigned to work with complex numbers and methods but it does not simplify the calculationrs in-volving phasors significantly. Furthermore, the phasor analysis is essentially a graphical

Conference Session

ET Pedagogy I

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mihaela Radu, State University of New York, Farmingdale

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

paper presents the results of converting several modules in an undergraduate engineeringcourse in a “flipped classroom”. The target course is EET 316 - Digital Design. This course is afour credit junior level course (theory-3 credits, lab-1 credit) for electrical and computerengineering technology majors at Farmingdale State College-State University of New York. Thecourse introduces students to VHDL Hardware Description Language as the design entry methodfor digital circuits and to Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA) platforms for theimplementation of the circuits, using Xilinx design tools.The students enrolled in this course have a large range of skills in term of experience withlaboratory equipment, computer-based-tools, programming

Conference Session

ET Projects

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Scott Pierce P.E., Western Carolina University; Wesley L. Stone, Western Carolina University; Sudhir Kaul, Western Carolina University

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Engineering Technology

physics requirements and have taken courses in Statics,Materials and Manufacturing, and a two-course sequence in Computer-Aided Design (CAD).In the past, ET 349 focused almost exclusively on machine shop practice and the use of NCmachine tools. Assignments focused on selection of cutting tools and process conditions, use ofCAM tools, NC programming, and operation of Haas NC mills and lathes. Lab assignmentsconsisted of a series of small machining projects in which students followed step-by-stepinstructions to make a pre-designed product. Table 1 lists the topics covered in the courseduring the past few years.In Fall 2017, a change in instructors presented the opportunity to update the content andstructure of the course. It was decided that the

Conference Session

New Directions for ET

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adriana Rios Santiago, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Anabel Pineda-Briseño, Tecnologico Nacional de Mexico / Instituto Tecnologico de Matamoros; Immanuel Edinbarough P.E., University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley

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Engineering Technology

“development that meets the needs ofthe present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” [1].Therefore, adding the concept of sustainability is often intended to describe the activity’s abilityto self-support and continue throughout an extended period, without a significant negativeimpact on the interconnected activities.This paper describes the importance of including sustainable practices in the form of assignmentsin undergraduate engineering education. A project-based learning model, with the use ofmicrocomputers as part of the teaching and learning process, has been developed to provide thestudents with a hands-on approach to test an assistive automation system. An important learningoutcome from this project