Conference Session

ETAC/ABET Related Issues

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark A. Laingen, Illinois State University; Steven A. Freeman, Iowa State University; Thomas J Brumm, Iowa State University; Mack Shelley, Iowa State University

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #13603Examining the use of engineering internship workplace competency assess-ments for continuous improvementDr. Mark A. Laingen, Illinois State University Mark is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology at Illinois State University. He holds a Ph.D. in Industrial and Agricultural Technologies from Iowa State University. Mark currently sits on the board for the Illinois Drafting Educators Assocciation (IDEA), and the ISU Department of Technology Curriculum Committee. Mark’s research interests include 3-Dimensional Visualization & Solid Modeling, Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing, Additive

Conference Session

Simulation and Virtual Instrumentation

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chao Li, Florida A&M University; Antonio J. Soares, Florida A&M University

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Engineering Technology

January 2004 under the supervision of Dr. Reginald Perry. Upon completion of his PhD, Dr. Soares was immediately hired as an assistant professor (Tenure Track) in the Electronic Engineering Technology department at FAMU. Dr. Soares has made many contributions to the department, from curriculum improvements, to ABET accreditation, and more recently by securing a grant with the department of education for more than half a million dollars. Page 22.1054.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 DSP Based Jitter Measuring MethodIntroductionIn the past decade

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheree Buikema, Purdue University; Robert J. Herrick, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Wanju Huang, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #19233Using Technology to Reinvent a Learning EnvironmentMs. Sheree Buikema, Purdue University Sheree Buikema is an Instructional Designer working in Course Design and Development (CDD) at Pur- due University. Prior to joining the CDD team, she piloted new technologies, including eText and LON- CAPA, as part of the Innovations in Teaching and Learning team. In addition to earning several teaching certifications, Sheree holds a Master of Education degree in Educational Psychology, with an emphasis on Curriculum, Technology, and Education Reform. As an instructor, she has led her students to win state and

Conference Session

Assessment Methods

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Boser, Illinois State University; Kenneth Stier, Illinois State University

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Engineering Technology

2006-446: OUTCOME ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATIONKenneth Stier, Illinois State University Dr. Ken Stier is a professor and Coordinator of the Integrated Manufacturing Systems Program at Illinois State University. He received his Ed.D in Curriculum and Instruction and has been responsible for coordinating the assessment plan for the Manufacturing Systems Program for the last three years. He has served in various capacities on six accreditation site visits. Regular teaching responsibilities include courses in manufacturing processes, materials technology, and manufacturing organization and management.Richard Boser, Illinois State University Dr. Richard Boser is a Professor and Coordinator of the

Conference Session

A Technology Potpourri II

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jai P. Agrawal, Purdue University Northwest; Omer Farook, Purdue University Northwest; Zachary John Anderson; Dustin Glynn Walker, Purdue University Northwest

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

and controlled. In the Internet of things, theprecise geographic location and also the dimensions of a thing is critical. Therefore,sensors, transducers, locating devices and networks play very important role in IoT.There are many areas of applications of the Internet of Things like consumer, health,industrial, transportation, security, entertainment and many other[1][2][3][4][7].Furthermore, IoT enables the technology of Laboratory on the Web. This technologywhen fully brought in the academic arena, will affect the education very significantly.It is imperative to bring the IoT technology in the Engineering curriculum as soon aspossible. This paper presents the laboratory exercises for an undergraduateengineering technology course, designed

Conference Session

ET Pedagogy II

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mihaela Radu, State University of New York, Farmingdale

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

population atFarmingdale State College. Section IV presents briefly students’ research projects. Section Vpresents results of undergraduate research based learning. Section VI concludes the paper.II. Social Aspects of Engineering EducationAddressing the future of engineering and technological needs, higher education institutions facea great challenge. They have to build a strong technical curriculum and address the socialconsequences and implications of technological and engineering advances. Understanding theimpact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context is animportant objective supported by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology [4].In an article published in 1975, Toba was advocating

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Johnson, Rochester Institute of Technology; Robert Merrill, Rochester Institute of Technology; James Scudder, Rochester Institute of Technology; John Stratton, Rochester Institute of Technology; George Sutherland, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

the program faculty, department chair, and theprogram industrial advisory board (IAB). As a result of this report and feedback from the IAB,the program and department chair develop an action plan that recommends changes to coursesand the curriculum. The program chair submits this action plan to the IAB and updates them onprogress in its implementation.A standard format is used for each program in preparing yearly reports allowing the sharing ofassessment information. Summaries are developed for each PO that show the learningopportunities, assessment criteria, assessment methods and results, analysis of data and actionplans. The summary for the materials PO which is common to all three programs is shown inFigure 3 as an example

Conference Session

Capstone/ET Projects II - General

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Austin B. Asgill P.E., Kennesaw State University

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Engineering Technology

thefollowing: 1. Apply engineering design principles to formulate a problem statement, analyze requirements and produce a system-level block diagram. 2. Develop a prototype of an electrical/electronic and/or software system to meet given specifications. 3. Integrate knowledge from across the core Electrical Engineering Technology curriculum. 4. Work effectively and productively in a team environment. 5. Effectively communicate technical ideas and concepts.The required course deliverables are as follows: 1. Problem Statement (Definition) 2. Benchmark Studies 3. Requirements Specification 4. System Block Diagram 5. System Specification and Design/Analysis 6. Prototype Fabrication 7. Testing/Debugging Plan

Conference Session

Newly Developed Engineering Courses

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Alvarado, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-2176: DEVELOPMENT OF A THERMAL SYSTEMS COURSE FOR APOWER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMJorge Alvarado, Texas A&M University Dr. Jorge Alvarado is an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University. He teaches courses in the areas of thermal sciences, fluid mechanics, and fluid power. Dr. Alvarado’s research interests are in the areas of nanotechnology, micro-scale heat transfer, electronic cooling, phase change materials, energy conservation, and use of renewable energy in buildings. He received his BS degree in mechanical engineering (1991) from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez; MS (2000) and PhD

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Projects and Applications

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Antonio Francisco Mondragon, Rochester Institute of Technology; Jeanne Christman, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

and Electrical Department, Universidad Iberoamericana, as an Associate Professor. From 2002 through 2008, he was with the DSPS R&D Center’s Mobile Wireless Communications Technology branch, Texas Instruments Dallas, Texas, and in 2008, he moved to the nanoMeter Analog Integration Wireless branch, where he worked as Analog IP verification technical lead. In 2009, he worked for In- tel Guadalajara, Design Center in Mexico as Front-End/Back-End Technical Lead. In 2009, he joined the Electrical, Computer, and Telecommunications Engineering Technology Department at the Rochester Institute of technology, where he currently is a tenure-track Assistant Professor. His research interests include analog and digital

Conference Session

Focus on ETAC Accreditation

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Barbara L. Christe, State University of New York; Scott C. Dunning, University of Maine

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Engineering Technology

parents play a crucial role in thesuccess of a program, their input into curricular components, contemporary equipment needs, oremerging topics in the discipline is unlikely to categorized as a constituent for accreditationpurposes.Linking courses and student outcomesThe knowledge, skills, and behaviors that students should possess at the time of graduation aregeneralized as student outcomes. Accrediting bodies feature expected student outcomes, bothgeneralized, such as critical thinking, and discipline-specific such as knowledge of computeraided drafting. Mapping the student outcomes to particular courses can be an effective way toensure all accreditation student outcomes are included in the curriculum. As part of the planningfor a self-study

Conference Session

History and Future of Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Immanuel Edinbarough, The University of Texas at Brownsville; Posinasetti Rao, University of Northern Iowa

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Engineering Technology

in consumer products such asautomobiles, communication devices and medical devices. Microsystems are finding rapidgrowth in their applications and usage. This prompts the need for trained human power to sustainthe growth of this nascent technology. This paper explores the opportunities and ways toincorporate Microsystems curriculum in the Engineering Technology programs.IntroductionMicro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) or Micro Systems Technologies were developed inparallel with the semiconductor industry, but are now experiencing global growth on their own.Microsystems are miniature devices with components smaller than a human hair that can sense,think, communicate and perform complex tasks. Common micro devices include crash sensorsused

Conference Session

Capstone and Design Projects

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Honghong Liu; Gene Yeau-Jian Liao, Wayne State University; Chih-Ping Yeh, Wayne State University; Jimmy Ching-ming Chen, Wayne State University

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Engineering Technology

developing formal degree programs and professional development programs for incumbent engineers, community college instructors, and high school science and technology teachers. He is the PI and co-PI of several federal and state funded projects for course, curriculum and laboratory development in advanced automotive technology.Dr. Jimmy Ching-Ming Chen, Wayne State University Assistant Professor 2015-present Wayne State University Ph.D 2006 Texas A&M University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Automatic Parking Vehicle SystemAbstractVehicle automation, autonomy and connectivity is a subject of mechatronics integrating manyengineering disciplines including

Conference Session

Issues Affecting Engineering Technology Program Development

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Rouch, Ohio Northern University; Adam Stienecker, Ohio Northern University

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Engineering Technology

worldwidehave committed themselves to the research and development of alternative energies and itsstorage and must put out a similar effort to educate the general public and future energy usersand decision makers in the alternative energies being developed. This paper reports the findingsof a Delphi study conducted by the authors to determine what components should be included inthe curriculum of an alternative energy program and also find out what emerging technologiesare likely to have the most impact over the next 5-20 years. According to the Delphi panel ofexperts, most of the obstacles to alternative energy development are more political in nature thantechnical.IntroductionAlternative Energies has again come to the forefront as part of curriculum

Conference Session

Student Learning and Teamwork

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nina Robson, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

will not only bring the efforts of faculty working together, encourage and motivate current engineering students to work for a great cause, but will also attract students from a variety of backgrounds and interests to the field of engineering. This semester the students have progressed in the area of mechanical design and development of assistive technologies beyond our expectations. It is readily apparent that a hands-on and directed design theory and application multidisciplinary cross-course integration will be an inspiration for the students, faculty, collaborators, as well as for the end users. Acknowledgements The author would like to thank our collaborators from St. Joseph Outpatient Rehabilitation Center

Conference Session

Professional Development/Scholarship & Service Learning

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Guy Hembroff, Michigan Technological University; Yu Cai, Michigan Technological University; Scott Amos, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Technology

search for ways toreduce their expenses in order to become or remain financially stable.Combining the challenge for higher-education to give students industry experience whileproviding a method for organizations to maximize their services with little or no fiscalexpenditures, results in a process called service-learning [1]. This term refers to educationalactivity in partnership with a public or non-profit agency, organization, or project within thecommunity. Service-learning from an academic viewpoint is normally completed in one of twoways. The first, curricular service-learning, is a process in which the project is integrated into anacademic course and carries academic credit. The second, co-curricular service-learning,complements academic

Conference Session

Simulations and Project-Based Learning II

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Turner, Purdue University (Statewide Technology); Chris Foreman, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Rajeswari Sundararajan, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Technology

studentsare constantly evolving from classic power engineering to include increased emphasis on topicssuch as information technology, power electronics, communication systems, and optimization[3]. Fortunately, this sea change was predicted and a variety of solutions to power educationreform have been offered [4]-[6]. However, the need still exists to make changes in approachesto power engineering education in order to attract an increasing number of students and toincrease focus on integrative elements of the grid [7]. Results of an NSF solicitation suggest thatincluding the use of modeling and simulation tools providing instant feedback to students as thepreferred teaching methodology can enhance the learning process as compared to classroomteaching

Conference Session

ETAC, ABET, & STEM Programs

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carmine C. Balascio, University of Delaware

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Engineering Technology

establish achievement of the ABET student outcomes1. The ISU workplacecompetencies were adopted as UD ET workplace competencies. Students were required todocument their mastery of the ET workplace competencies through use of an ePortfolio6 thusproviding, in addition to the ePortfolio’s many developmental and learning benefits for students,a powerful direct assessment tool that could be employed by the department for ETAC of ABETaccreditation purposes.ET Workplace Competencies and Internships:UD has a Discovery Learning Experience (DLE)7 that is a general education requirement for allmajors. The DLE is defined as “discovery-based and experiential learning that involvesinstructional experiences out-of-class and beyond typical curriculum courses

Conference Session

ET Administrative Issues

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nancy K. Sundheim, St. Cloud State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

were identified and encapsulated in the programoutcomes. A quick search will show these outcomes are not much different from similarprograms.Curriculum Development. It can be a little daunting to develop program curriculum completelyfrom scratch. Required content needs to be identified and then assigned to specific courses.Furthermore, technical fields today consist of too much content for a four-year program. Whatcan be left out? It seemed the best place to start was in identifying the ‘enduring understandings’as described in the UbD approach. What fundamental knowledge do students need to know to besuccessful in the field?After attempting to develop a comprehensive list of the most critical concepts and skills, therewas an ‘Aha’ moment. This

Conference Session

Computer ET Projects and Applications

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yu Cai, Michigan Technological University; Guy Hembroff, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

solving skills and learn “handson” programming. The new script programming course aims to provide students theopportunity to learn multiple scripting technologies, and gain hands-on experience onscripting.1. IntroductionA computer-related program named Computer Network & System Administration(CNSA) was introduced at Michigan Technological University in 2002 [1]. Thepurpose of this program was to serve the needs of industry by educating and trainingstudents to succeed in the field areas of systems administration and networkengineering. An integral part of the CNSA curriculum is the three-credit hour courseentitled Script Programming – SAT3400.Traditional script programming course usually concentrates on Unix Shell scriptingand / or Perl

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Neff, Purdue University-Calumet; Susan Scachitti, Purdue University-Calumet; Lash Mapa, Purdue University-Calumet; James Higley, Purdue University-Calumet; Mohammad Zahraee, Purdue University-Calumet

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Engineering Technology

2006-1985: LESSONS LEARNED: REFLECTIONS ON A DEPARTMENT’S FIRSTTC2K EVALUATIONGregory Neff, Purdue University-Calumet Greg is Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University Calumet. He has graduate degrees in mechanical engineering, physics, and mathematics. He is a Registered Professional Engineer, a Certified Manufacturing Engineer, and a Certified Manufacturing Technologist. He served as a TAC/ABET MET program accreditation visitor from 1996 to 2003, as secretary, program chair, chair and past chair of the MET Department Heads Committee of ASME. He was first elected to the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET in 2003 and is currently an alternate member. He won

Conference Session

Capstone and Senior Design Projects Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Antonio Francisco Mondragon, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST); Adriana Becker-Gomez, Rochester Institute of Technology (KGCOE); Carmen A Bovalino III, Rochester Institute of Technology, Student; Michael B Jones, RIT; Derrick Brazil, Rochester Institute of Technology; Michael R Caldwell, Graduate Student Rochester Institute of Technology; sajin george, RIT

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Engineering Technology

aspect is that in most of the cases, students have discovered thesetools and integrated them into their toolboxes. Faculty and universities should also be on thelookout to integrate these tools into the curriculum by listening to students and their needs.IntroductionA large number of current engineering and engineering technology instructors grew up in an erawhere embedded systems development was extremely expensive and inefficient. You were eitherworking at a medium to large company which could afford tens of thousand dollars in equipmente.g. oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, emulators, compilers, assemblers, memory andmicrocontroller programmers or you had access to similar equipment available at the university.In the worst case you were in a

Conference Session

Capstone & Senior Design Projects

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University; Jay R. Porter, Texas A&M University; Kristina Rojdev, NASA; Daniel Carrejo, NASA; Anthony J. Colozza

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Engineering Technology

integration of off-the-shelf current sensors into the 2010 [4] and 2011 DSH demonstration unit. For this initial applicationthe majority of the loads within the DSH were AC powered. Therefore, AC current monitors as shownin Figure 1 from Digikey, based on the ZigBee wireless networking protocol, were used. These sensorsprovided information of current draw from an outlet to the load, or loads, plugged into it. These sensorsalso allowed on/off control of the outlet. These sensors were connected to various outlets on the powerdistribution units within the DSH, as illustrated in Figure 2, and provided data wirelessly to the controlsystem. The sensors became an integral part of monitoring and controlling the operation of the loadswithin the DSH

Conference Session

Web-based learning

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Animesh Patcha, Virginia Tech; Glenda Scales, Virginia Tech

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Engineering Technology

contributions in the area of distance and distributed learning, the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech. has instituted the ``W.S. `Pete' White'' Award for Innovation in Engineering Education. In addition, faculty study groups, which had been initiated a couple of years back, are continuing successfully with approximately one fourth of the faculty in the Engineering curriculum participating in them. These study groups serve as a unique opportunity for new and seasoned faculty to receive feedback on instruction as well as an opportunity to practice new instructional techniques. According to several faculty, these study groups allow faculty to allocate specific time in their busy schedules for the sharing of teaching and learning

Conference Session

Alternative Teaching Methods

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emel Cevik, Texas A&M University; Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University; Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University; Jennifer G. Whitfield, Texas A&M University; Mathew Kuttolamadom, Texas A&M University; Jay R. Porter, Texas A&M University; Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

-2.27 0.023 Student Technology Use -1.84 0.065 STEM Instruction -1.80 0.071 st 21 Century Learning Attitudes -2.09 0.036 Teacher Leadership Attitudes -0.51 0.600 STEM Career Awareness -2.10 0.035The authors were not surprised that the barriers in integrating DET and the studenttechnology use would not be significantly impacted by the PD workshop activities. Thereare many barriers school teachers face when they attempt to try a new teaching approachor an innovative technology in their instruction. Because these

Conference Session

Capstone and Design Projects

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammad Moin Uddin, East Tennessee State University; Keith V. Johnson, East Tennessee State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Engineering Technology

: Page 26.1583.6International Business EnvironmentThe current learning outcome for the course is somewhat “Think Local, Act Local”. Studentsidentify an engineering problem in the community or in industry and then develop a product orservice to fit local customers, regulations, and market requirements. One of the anticipatedlearning outcomes of the proposed curriculum modification was to broaden the course objectiveto “Think Global, Act Global”. Students are expected to learn about global business dynamics,economic integration, supply demand, manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, etc. whichenhance students understanding about multinational businesses and global engineeringproblems, and needs for solutions.Cross Cultural Elements of Engineering

Conference Session

Green Renewable Energy and Engineering Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Muhammad Zafrul Hasan, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

project is a major component of undergraduate engineering education. Itprovides an opportunity for the graduating students to combine several engineering principlesand practices into a functional prototype in order to meet some customer requirements or to solvea technical challenge. In order to enhance the capstone design experience of the students, it isnecessary to analyze the projects carried out over a sufficiently long time. Projects can beanalyzed based on several criteria. Examples could be its source of sponsorship, technologybeing used in the project, and its field of application. Also, such an analysis needs to look at thepreparatory ingredients of the curriculum in the lower level that led to the capstone designproject. A mini project

Conference Session

Capstone and Design Projects

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Mohsen Azizi, Michigan Technological University; Shashank Barkur Lakshmikanth

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

and can serve as a direct measure of thequality of graduates. Capstone projects provide an opportunity for students to demonstrate theircritical thinking skills, communication skills, as well as time and project management skills. Thecapstone course prepares students to better understand the professional roles in the engineeringand technology community1. In many universities, senior-level capstone courses have beenincorporated as an integral part of engineering and engineering technology education in an effortto correlate the practical side of engineering design and the engineering curriculum. Such coursesprovide an experiential learning activity in which the analytical knowledge gained from previouscourses is joined with the practice of

Conference Session

TAC/ABET Related Outcome Based Assessment Methods and Models

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Cliver, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST); William M. Leonard, Rochester Institute of Technology; Elizabeth Dell, Rochester Institute of Technology; Robert A. Merrill, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

AC 2011-2732: ABET REPORT GENERATIONRichard Cliver, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST) I am an Associate Professor at Rochester Institute of Technology. My main responsibilities are schol- arship, teaching and curriculum development. I have developed significant new curriculum in both the Computer and Electrical Engineering Technology departments. Courses and Labs include: Digital System Design, Principles of Electronic Design Automation, Circuit Theory I III, Electro-Optic Devices (new), Electronics I III, Electronic Principles for Design I & II, Applied Microprocessors (new) and, Advanced Electronics (new). I was the single recipient of the ”2002 Richard and Virginia Eisenhart Provost’s Award for

Conference Session

ETD Capstone Projects

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dominik Sobota, DeVry University, Addison; Spencer William Karlovits, DeVry University ; Ahmed S. Khan, DeVry University, Addison

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Engineering Technology

organize purchased pantry items both by physical locationand itemized inventory as well as purchase routine groceries more efficiently. Throughincorporating elements of software integration in the user interface and a motor controlstructure, the development of this project encompasses a wide range of the team members’acquired skills. The unit allows a user to scan an item and add it to a specific physical locationwhich is then stored in a database on the microcontroller. When retrieving said item, the usersimply makes a selection on the generated list on the touch screen display causing the motorto drive the carousel to the location in which the item is stored. The data is stored in an SQLdatabase which is also available on a developed smartphone