Conference Session

Reaching Students: Innovations to Curriculum in ET

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

C. Richard Helps, Brigham Young University; Mark Patterson, University of Dayton

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Engineering Technology

13.825.6Although the technical topics have advanced along with the technology, the assignment format,assessment rubrics and format and class management aspects have remained relatively constant,thus demonstrating that laboratory experiences can be evolved without extensive course re-design.This project-based approach to experiential learning has worked effectively for up to 50 studentsa semester. Larger classes would be more challenging.With certain classes one of the authors has had to do a wholesale change. An advancedmicrocontroller class was converted to use Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA) rather thanstandard microcontrollers. Only about 1% of the instructional material could be re-used. Inredesigning the class, material from a graduate EE class

Conference Session

Innovation & Assessment in the delivery of IT/IET

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Akbar Eslami, Elizabeth City State University; Andrew Oxendine, Elizabeth City State University; Chelsey Daniels, Elizabeth City State University

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Engineering Technology

Training Unit Page 13.79.4Step three: Design a main ladder logic diagram to integrate all the components to work togetheras a systemFigure 2 shows ladder logic diagram using RSLogix 5008 software. As depicted in Figure 2, inrung 0, the output O:3/7 (conveyor belt) is tied to a normally closed relay enable bit T4:0/EN andnormally closed input I:1/1 (photoelectric sensor). The conveyor belt is latched, in order to stayenergized until the photoelectric sensor detects the presence of a part. The part cuts the lightbeam and causes de-energizing of the normally closed input I:1/1 and conveyor stops for nextstep of the process that is labeling the part.In rung 1, I:1/1, which is energized, activates the

Conference Session

Assessment of Engineering Technology Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carmine Balascio, University of Delaware; LOUISE WEHRLE, NICET; Rudolph Henry, NICET; Chip Hollis, NICET

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Engineering Technology

not universally appropriate for engineeringtechnology programs. Many engineering technology programs are at the two-yrcommunity college level, and graduates holding only associate’s degrees are not Page 13.918.2typically eligible to sit for the FE exam. There are fifteen states or other jurisdictions in 1the U.S. that do not allow graduates of 4-yr engineering technology programs to take theFE 1. There is at least one existing possible alternative to the FE exam that is worthexamining. Professional Publications, Inc. 2 offers preparatory materials and practiceexams for a variety of professional

Conference Session

Distance Learning in ET

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steve Hsiung, Old Dominion University; John Ritz, Old Dominion University; James Eiland, Blue Ridge Community College

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Engineering Technology

. Page 13.358.2II. Project Objectives vs. Curriculum vs. Hardware Designs The project objectives for this training system that are related to the hardware andsoftware are:1. Training System Development: Design and develop the hardware and software for a training system board that uses PIC medium family members, such as PIC16F84A4, PIC16F885, and PIC16F877A6, for two-year and four-year institutions in digital, microprocessor/microcontroller, automation control, and senior project courses to directly resolve the barrier problems of cost and learning from a distance.2. High and Low Level Languages Programming: This system will serve as a common platform for high and low level software programming design, hardware circuit

Conference Session

Reaching Students: Innovations to Curriculum in ET

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Durfee, Eastern Washington University; Donald Richter, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

well the students feel that they have met the learningobjectives of the course. The student response to the courses has been very positive. They likethe gradual freedom given as the student progresses through the two courses. They are able tolearn to progress at a pace that is right for them. Students have commented that they feel thatthey get more one-on-one time with the instructors. We hope to gather data in the future that thisadded on-demand attention of the instructor has led to better retention. The students have beenable to create designs that they drafted and then produced a physical model using an ABS plasticrapid prototype machine (see Figure 1) and then in later courses actually using the machine shopto build the item. Figures 2

Conference Session

Diversity and K-12 Issues

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ronald Rockland, New Jersey Institute of Technology; John Carpinelli, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Howard Kimmel, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Joel Bloom, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

highereducation institutions and educational organizations to help teachers acquire the skills andknowledge necessary to bring these concepts into their classrooms. But the availability ofteacher preparation programs has not kept pace.Technology education, as a discipline, is relatively young, and is an outgrowth of the industrialarts program. Many educators consider the publication of the Jackson's Mill Industrial ArtsCurriculum Theory document in 1981 as the starting point of the modern era of technologyeducation.1 The rapidly increasing number of high school pre-engineering programs across thecountry has created a growing shortage of teachers qualified to teach such courses. Onlyrecently have some states, such as New Jersey, revised their teacher

Conference Session

Assessment of Engineering Technology Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carol Lamb, Youngstown State University; David Kurtanich

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Engineering Technology

at this point? The trench was still full of water,but the rain had stopped. The department now had some assessment tools, had decided on what data the facultyneeded to gather, one of the next decisions that needed to be made was how to incorporate thenecessary information into the individual courses so that we could assess the student(s) andprogram progress. The fact became clear that the faculty would somehow have to squeeze inadditional topics in to several course curriculums 1. The department had decided that theassessment data would be gathered by full-time faculty only. First, due to the time involved andthe consensus was to not put undue burden on the part-time faculty, but more importantly, thedepartment wants to ensure that

Conference Session

Graduate Education in Engineering Technology

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bimal Nepal, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne (Eng); Jihad Albayyari, Indiana-Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

. Therefore, it is important that our MS Tech curriculum (Industrial/Manufacturing Track)should also be augmented with a suitable course on quality engineering. However, in order totrain the students in terms of long term solution to reduce the variability in product and processdesign, knowing just acceptance sampling and statistical process control is not enough. Figure 1shows the various approaches of quality control and their scope in terms of reducing thevariability in the product.Figure 1: Potential levels of systematic variability reductions by using quality control techniques9The above figure reveals that an advanced quality engineering techniques based on experimentaldesign is the most effective approach for the maximum reduction of product

Conference Session

Manufacturing Engineering Technology Curriculum

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Akbar Eslami, Elizabeth City State University

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Engineering Technology

problems. Flexibility, ease of operation, and speed Page 13.1057.2are the recommending factors for the use of robots in the handling, moving, sorting, andpalletizing of goods and materials4. Robot palletizing is widely accepted in the manufacturingand material handling industry. Many companies that have added robot palletizing work cell totheir production line are pleased with the robot’s capability to handle heavy load items.II. Robot Palletizing ProcessFigure 1 shows the different components of the robot palletizing work cell. It consists of: a robotwith an I/O controller5, a conveyor6, a Programmable Logic Controller7 (PLC) that controls

Conference Session

Electrical ET Curriculum and Projects

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Dutko, Bloomsburg University; Cathy Auburger, Bloomsburg University; Patrick Anderson, Bloomsburg University; Biswajit Ray, Bloomsburg University

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Engineering Technology

channels, 12 bit resolution, 10 kHz update rate ‚ 8 digital I/O channels with TTL/CMOS compatibility; and Timing I/OGPIB controller board: ‚ IEEE 488.2 compatible architecture (eight-bit parallel, byte-serial, asynchronous data transfer) ‚ Maximum data transfer rate of 1 MB/sec within the worst-case transmission line specificationsSignal conditioning accessory: Page 13.322.3 ‚ Model SC-2075 from National Instruments ‚ Desktop signal breakout board with built-in power supplies, connects directly to 6024E DAQ boardSample Project: Automated street parking systemThe objective of the automated street parking system was to

Conference Session

Educating for Results: Tools used in Engineering Technology

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Steffen, Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne

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Engineering Technology

engineering mistakes have been numerous. Some mistakes have been huge oversightsmissing complete concepts like the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. The Tacoma Narrows Bridge,known as Galloping Gertie, collapsed on November 7, 1940. The collapse brought engineersworld-wide to the realization that aerodynamic phenomena in suspension bridges were notadequately understood in the profession nor had they been addressed in this design. This resultedin wind tunnel testing of all existing and future bridges across the country. New mathematicaltheories of vibration, aerodynamics, wave phenomena, and harmonics as they apply to bridgedesign arose from these studies. [1

Conference Session

Graduate Education in Engineering Technology

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Mainoo, Bowling Green State University; Sri Kolla, Bowling Green State University

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Engineering Technology

industrial representatives, after proper human subjects review board (HSRB) approval. Atotal of 55 subjects responded to the survey. The data analyzed indicated positive response toestablish the masters program in ECT at BGSU. On a Likert scale of 1 to 5, the three groups ofrespondents ranked 4.02/5.0 in favor of establishing a master’s degree. For a question on thetype of degree, 33.33 percent of the respondents indicated their interest for a Master of Science(MS) degree in ECT while 20.37 percent favored ECT specialization in Master of IndustrialTechnology (MIT), and 46.30 percent of the respondents did not have preference for the type ofdegree. The response to the interest in the inclusion of blended instruction of courses that arepartially

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter Romine, Alabama A&M University; William Gile, Alabama A&M University; elisabeth scherff, Alabama A&M University

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Engineering Technology

the students − enhance the initiative traits in the students Page 12.1062.4 − enhance the transfer traits in the studentsDesign and Methodology The subjects in the study are seniors majoring in Engineering Technology who arerequired to develop a proposal, construct an item, and demonstrate its function.The instruments utilized in both the pre-test and post-test are: 1. Tests of Adult Basic Education, Form 8, Level D. 2. Cornell Critical Thinking Tests, Level X and Level Z. 3. Trainers Assessment of Proficiency. 4. Achievement Motivation Profile. 5. Open-ended self assessment post test survey.Procedures

Conference Session

Issues Affecting Engineering Technology Program Development

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Howard Evans, National University; Shekar Viswanathan, National University

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Engineering Technology

/organizations such as ASSE, ABET and WASC. • Be flexible with a broad appeal to scientists, engineers, and technologists • Provide suitable knowledge and capabilities requisite to getting national certification from societies such as Board of Safety Professionals (BSP) and American Board of Industrial Hygienists (ABIH). Page 12.893.3Upon completion of the BS program, graduates from Environment, Health, and Safetyprogram will be able to: 1. Assess, plan, and implement environmental, health and safety problems. 2. Encourage flexibility and innovative approaches to problem solving which stimulate independence and

Conference Session

Student Learning and Teamwork

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Troy Harding, Kansas State University-Salina

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Engineering Technology

Page 12.304.2planning. This will be referred to as the “independent-teams” approach.The web development capstone courses used a modified version of a Systems Development LifeCycle as described by Jonathan Lazar in his book, User-Centered Web Development Lifecycle2.The Lazar Model defines seven stages in project development: 1. Define the mission and the user population of your web site 2. Collect user requirements 3. Create conceptual design 4. Create physical design 5. Usability testing 6. Implement and market 7. Evaluate and improveIn both the cooperative-teams approach and the independent-teams approach the teams in theclass cooperated on the first two stages listed above. There were several practical reasons as towhy this

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Cottrell, University of North Carolina-Charlotte

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Engineering Technology

economy, and construction planning, scheduling, estimating, and management. Page 12.997.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Keeping from Reinventing the Wheel: Some Lessons Learned from a Successful TC2K ProgramIntroduction The Department of Engineering Technology at the University of North Carolinaat Charlotte (UNCC) has developed a comprehensive program leading to an academicenvironment of continuous improvement consistent with the ABET Technology Criteria2000 (TC2K).1 Experts have long debated the pros and cons of assessment at the courselevel versus program level assessment and the potential

Conference Session

Electromechanical and Manufacturing Curriculum

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pavel Ikonomov, Western Michigan University; Alamgir Choudhury, Western Michigan University; Jorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan University; Sam Ramrattan, Western Michigan University

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Engineering Technology

Conference Session

Electrical Technology Projects and Applications

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farid Farahmand, farahmandfar@ccsu.edu

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Engineering Technology

and software requirements to perform this experiment are listed in Table 1.Figure 1 shows the server/client network setup required for this laboratory experiment.This experiment is divided into the following three main parts: a) Installing the hardware and configuring the voice server and clients. b) Analyzing the voice quality under different network constraints. c) Monitoring calls as well as examining voice packets and VoIP signaling protocols.In the following paragraphs we describe details pertaining to each part. The complete labmanual can be retrieved from reference3. More details regarding the installation ofTrixBox V2.0 can be found in reference4.In the first part of the experiment, each group with two or three

Conference Session

Simulation and Virtual Instrumentation

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Manuel Castro, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia; Rosario Gil, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia; Sergio Martin, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia; Elio Sancristobal, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia; Gabriel Diaz, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia; Pablo Losada, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia; juan peire, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia

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Engineering Technology

assure us of a student with his RFIDtag is really who he says to be (Fig. 1).Fig.1. Figure of the procedure of our system. A user is identified and registered at the entranceand exit of the examination enclosure.In short, the main contributions2 of this system are: • An examination room will be able to receive a high number of students simultaneously. • Students will not have to wait for a long time to enter in the examination classroom. • Each entry and leaving on the students side room will be suitable registered. • It allows printing a customized exam in real time. Page 12.1101.3 • This system will simplify procedures for

Conference Session

Simulation and Virtual Instrumentation

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ganapathy Narayanan, University of Toledo

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Engineering Technology

inthis applied mathematics course: 1. Exponential Function, aebx Page 12.1365.3 2. Logarithmic Function, a ln(bx ) , a log10 (bx ) 3. Trigonometric functions, a sin n (bx - s ) , a cosn (bx - s ) and a tan n (bx - s ) 2 4. Power Functions, ax n 5. Polynomial Functions, ÂA x n n nFirst, it is suggested in the virtual lab to understand the five ‘simple’ functions obtained byusing a ? 1, b ? 1 , s ? 0 , n ? 1 & An ? 1 for all n. Then, the values of constants ‘a’ and ‘b

Conference Session

Sustainable Design & Global Issues in ET

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

M. Regina Leffers, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne (Eng); Essam Zaneldin, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne (Eng); Reynaldo Pablo, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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Engineering Technology

the building process, worked together to design the mostsustainable residence possible.The design charrette produced several good options. Students took those designs andbegan working with them to find a design that incorporated all of the natural energiesavailable on site and used as many of the energy efficiencies from the charrette options aspossible. The site design the students produced is shown in Figure 1.Figure 1The ground slopes to the south-west. There are mature trees that are approximately 30’tall on the south side of the lot. There are also a couple of mature trees on the northwestside. Rainwater from the gutters will be channeled to a rain garden that we’re building inthe low area on the southwest side. The rain garden is sized

Conference Session

Projects & Partnerships Result in Student Learning

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alberto Gomez-Rivas, University of Houston-Downtown; George Pincus, University of Houston-Downtown; Edward Sheinberg, University of Houston-Downtown

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Engineering Technology

Sheinberg received the Master of Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Houston. He is a Registered Professional Engineer and has extensive industrial consulting experience with NASA and other engineering firms. Page 13.612.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Fire Protection and Safety Management: Two Partnership ProgramsAbstractTwo four year engineering technology programs were recently developed and implemented atour university: 1) Safety and Fire Protection and 2) Safety Management. Safety and FireProtection is a Bachelor of Science in

Conference Session

Electrical Engineering Technology Design Projects & Curriculum

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Youakim Al Kalaani, Georgia Southern University; Frank Goforth, Georgia Southern University; Shonda Bernadin, Georgia Southern University

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Engineering Technology

of a CLO form is given in Table 1 where the shaded entries indicate shortcomings andthus will trigger recommendation actions as shown in the column on the far right. Table 1 - CLO Form for Electronics II Course Name & Number: TEET 3243 – Electronics II Spring 2007 Course Program Assessment Instrument/ Target Actual Recommendation Level Outcomes Outcomes Evaluation Measure Level Level for (CIE) (a-k)1) Analyze, assemble, test and measure

Conference Session

Diversity and K-12 Issues

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Mohamad Mustafa, Savannah State University; Hope Cranford, Savannah State University

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Engineering Technology

around summer engineeringprogram activities.*Goals and Expected OutcomesThe primary goal of the (Junior Engineering Technology/ Upward Bound) UNITE programfunded by the U.S. Army is to apprise high school seniors about the importance of STEMdisciplines through an immense six-week, residential program incorporating STEM subjects andproviding information regarding admission and available scholarship programs. Secondary goalsof the program include:Goal 1: To encourage students to select a discipline within STEM as their major in college.Expected Student Outcome: Increase the interest and awareness of STEM disciplines.Goal 2: Academic advisement of STEM programs.Expected Student Outcome: Increase likelihood of the UNITE participants pursuing

Conference Session

Electrical Engineering Technology Design Projects & Curriculum

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alan Niemi, LeTourneau University

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Engineering Technology

. Therefore the more hands-on focus ofthe engineering technology program is a good fit for these students and the in-class circuittechnique described in this paper provides yet another active learning experience.Implementation of In-Class CircuitsAdding an in-class circuit to the lecture was a relatively painless experience. A circuit that wasnormally analyzed during the lecture was simply modified to use components provided in thekits, allowing it to be analyzed, built, and tested right in the classroom. A complete example isprovided in this section.The Parts KitEach student was given a simple parts kit containing the components shown in Table 1. Studentswere asked to bring the kit to each lecture

Conference Session

Educating for Results: Tools used in Engineering Technology

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alok Verma, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

learning. In order toinvolve students into the participatory learning process, the interaction among students, andbetween students and the instructor in a classroom setting becomes very critical. Effectivenessof simulation-based learning is well recognized. Edgar Dale’s cone of learning as shown inFigure-1 supports the benefits of simulation based learning. According to the Encyclopedia ofEducational Technology1, "Simulation-based learning involves the placement of a student into arealistic scenario or situation. The student is then responsible for any changes that occur as aresult of their decisions." Educators have been designing, using, evaluating and writing about simulations for morethan 45 years. However there are no generally

Conference Session

ET Leadership, Administration, and Articulation

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alok Verma, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

estimates of defectrates can be very greatly influenced by uncertainty in the estimate of standard deviation. Below figure shows the statistical way of representing data using Six Sigma. The +/- 6standard deviations of the process are placed within the tolerance limits. The tolerance is definedas the difference between the Upper Statistical Limit (USL) and Lower Statistical Limit (LSL). Figure 1: Graphical Analysis of Six Sigma The goal is to reduce the variation of the process. There are no more than 3.4 defects per 1million “units”. Thus Six Sigma produces good “product” 99.999% of the time. Six-Sigma is aset of practices originally developed by Motorola to systematically improve processes byeliminating

Conference Session

Engineering and ET Relationships & Professional Development

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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

the two groups, discusses how theinformation will be used to improve advising and other support services, and identifies how theresults will influence the evolution of introductory courses as well as the programs in general.IntroductionIn the past several years, engineering technology (ET) associate degree enrollments havedeclined across the twelve campuses offering such degrees in the Penn State system, aphenomenon also noted at other institutions.1 A number of Penn State campuses offerbaccalaureate engineering technology degrees that for many years were structured as 2+2programs – students earned an associate degree in two years and then in their junior year enteredthe baccalaureate program to be completed in an additional two years. In

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Mechanical Engineering Technology

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Tomasi, Alfred State College

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Engineering Technology

technologists for rapid entrance into a hyper-competitive global workforce. If this statement is true, then it is essential we expose ourstudents to a “dynamic” approach to problem solving where critically thinking throughthe problem is present. This way the student will be afforded the ability to nimbly reactto changes and revisions on projects in industry. Using the simulation techniques foundin role-playing scenarios is one way to afford our student clientele the means in which tobetter cope with the “dynamic” nature of industry.1 This paper will discuss how toimplement such an endeavor in the classroom.Simulating an Industrial Experience through Role-PlayFew could argue that one of the most appealing aspects of an engineering technologycurriculum

Conference Session

Student Learning Techniques & Practices in Engineering Technology

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marilyn Dyrud, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

the Association for Practical and Professional Ethics. Page 13.1263.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 The Scavenger Hunt: A Team Building ExerciseIntroductionFor US companies, team building is big business; in fact, in 2005, American companies spentover $20 billion on team-building activities.1 A quick sweep of the Internet reveals some 44million websites devoted to companies that tailor-make exercises to suit particular companies.Whether it be Enron’s death-defying ATV rides across the Mojave Desert or a simple in-housegame, companies are spending enormous amounts of money in attempts to build a