Conference Session

Professional Development and Scholarship

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Warren Hill, Weber State University

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Engineering Technology

. Peers can be a source ofinformation about such things as content expertise and scholarship where content expertise isconsidered to be a necessary but not sufficient requirement to be an effective teacher.A third frequently used source of information is student evaluations from which one canascertain a faculty member's capability in the area of instructional delivery skills. Hereinstructional delivery skills are defined as "….those human interactive skills and characteristicswhich (1) make for clear communication of information, concepts, and attitudes, and (2) promote Page 12.38.2or facilitate learning by creating an appropriate affective

Conference Session

Computer and Information Technology-Related Issues

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Duane Fairfax, USMA; Kevin Huggins, USMA; Bryan Goda, USMA

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Engineering Technology

and labs as well asfour team projects, two exams, and a final. Given this backdrop, we now introduce our 4-stepintegration framework. Page 12.32.4Step 1. Pre-course IT Impact AnalysisThis initial step strives to determine the potential impact that the introduction of IT will have onstudents. If students have a weak background and/or a low confidence with IT, then ITintegration should be different from a group of students whose background and confidence ishigher. The challenge was finding a consistent, quantifiable measure. To accomplish this, wedeveloped an IT impact analysis factor (IAF), which is a weighted average comprised of thestudents

Conference Session

Student Learning and Teamwork

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Anderton, Middle Tennessee State University; Saeed Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University

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Engineering Technology

might bewelding, and another might be using flammable substances in relatively close proximity.Materials like carbon-fiber are being used to create light weight bodies for the vehicles, but is theproper protective equipment being used? Fig. 1 shown below is a picture of a team leader’s arm.White splotches are clearly evident. The student indicated the permanent splotches appearedafter sanding the carbon-fiber material used on one of the vehicles. Page 12.179.2 Fig. 1 White splotches left on the skin as a result of sanding carbon-fiberIn the recent past, a team member has been taken to the emergency room to have a metal

Conference Session

Factors Affecting Student Performance

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carmine Balascio, University of Delaware; Eric Benson, University of Delaware; Lawrence Hotchkiss, University of Delaware; William Balascio, University of Delaware

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Engineering Technology

objectives:1. To provide a learning experience for students to encourage them to observe and to think critically about their time management practices, Page 12.128.22. To provide real data that can be used to determine if a relationship exists between course grade and reported student effort in terms of out-of-class time, and3. To examine student perceptions of workload and how those perceptions relate to reported out-of-class time students actually devoted to their ET course work.The focus of this report will be on the second and third objectives.MethodsAn Excel spreadsheet was developed that was modeled after time sheets typically used

Conference Session

Industrial Collaborations and Applications

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ayanna Howard, Georgia Institute of Technology; Eva Graham, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory

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Engineering Technology

thatby providing undergraduate students the ability to understand the linkage between theory andreal-world applications, it increases their motivation to remain in a STEM-related major.Discussion on the approach is presented in this paper and validated through implementation witha pilot student population to provide supportive evidence of the observed benefits.1. IntroductionAn essential element of NASA’s education mission to inspire the next generation of explorers,requires that the public is engaged through the implementation of innovative approaches such asinformal and formal education methods, science outreach, and research development efforts.1One of the direct outcomes of this focus is to contribute to the nation’s educational goals

Conference Session

Computer Engineering Technology Curriculum

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wangping Sun, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

paper, the author will introduce a new approach to administer programming practices of the students. The benefits and implementation steps of this new paradigm will also be discussed. Keywords: Computer Education; Computer Programming; Engineering Education; Professional Development; Software Development Cycle.1. IntroductionComputer programming is an essential and integral part of any engineering program 1.Engineering students must be able to use a variety of rapidly changing computing systems andtools to solve an ever-expanding range of problems across disciplines 2. Engineering schoolsoffer the computer programming course in freshmen or semaphore year in engineering orengineering technology program 3,4.In our

Conference Session

Student Learning and Teamwork

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alok Verma, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

manufacturing and out of theseonly three were using physical simulation as a tool for teaching Lean. This paper discusses the implementation of five simulation tools in a seniorelective within the MET program to teach students about Lean and Six Sigmaphilosophies and their implementation.II. Research on Understanding and Learning Ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius once said "I see and I forget, I hear and Iremember, I do and I understand." We all know this instinctively, however, turn-of-the-century educationist Edgar Dale illustrated this with his Cone of Learning as illustrated inFigure 1. He made an observation that “After two weeks we remember only 10% of whatwe read, but we remember 90% of what we do!.” Existing literature on

Conference Session

Professional Development and Scholarship

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia Fox, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Stephen Hundley, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; James Johnson, Indiana University; H. Oner Yurtseven, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

Dynamics, 75.4. Dessler, G. (1992). Winning commitment. New York: McGraw-Hill.5. Meyer, J P. and Allen, N. J. (1997). Commitment in the Workplace: Theory, research, and application. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publication, Inc.6. Patel, D. (2002). The round-trip ‘brain drain’. HRMagazine, 47 (7): 128(1).7. Kasworm, C.E. (2003). Setting the stage: Adults in higher education. New Directions for Student Services, Summer, 2003, 102.8. Alexander, F. K. (2000). The changing face of accountability. The Journal of Higher Education, 71 (4).9. Dunn, D.D. (2003). Accountability, democratic theory, and higher education. Educational Policy, 17 (1).10. Lazerson, M., Wagener, U. and Shumanis, N. (2000

Conference Session

Integrating Curriculum and Labs in Engineering Technology Programs

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig A Chin, Southern Polytechnic State University; Leigh Sharma, Southern Polytechnic College of Engr and Engr Tech; Garth V Crosby, Southern Illinois University Carbondale

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Engineering Technology

a two course series in data communications. A bottom-up approach isutilized in this series, with topics relevant to the lower layers of the TCP/IP protocol suite(physical and data link) being examined in ECET 3400 and topics relevant to the upper layers(network, transport and application) being examined in ECET 4820. Page 23.554.2As a part of ECET 3400, concepts pertaining to network models, such as frame format,encapsulation and addressing are introduced using a simplified frame format representation. Inthis representation, physical, logical, and port addresses are represented by simple numbers orletters (Figure 1). This simplified frame

Conference Session

Robotics and Automation II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Antonio Jose Soares P.E., Florida A&M University/; G. Thomas Bellarmine P.E., Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Doreen Kobelo, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Rabbani Muhammad, Florida A&M University; Chao Li, Florida A&M University; Salman A. Siddiqui, Florida A&M University; Stacy C. Tinner Jr., Florida A&M University

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Engineering Technology

of competition-based projects designed to enhance andgauge the overall understanding of the course material is then presented. Finally, initial efforts tomake the course an interdisciplinary course are discussed.ChallengesThe initial steps in designing this course were to conduct research on existing technologyprograms offering similar courses. There are several programs offering robotics course which aredesigned for electrical engineering, manufacturing and/or Mechatronics. Most of these coursesemphasize modeling of robotics motion, controlling actuators and machine programmingtechniques such as Computer Numerical Control (CNC) 1, 2. The modeling of motion usingkinematics and reverse kinematics principles can be very involved and requires a

Conference Session

Themes in Renewable Energy and ET

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Immanuel Edinbarough P.E., University of Texas, Brownsville

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Engineering Technology

1BackgroundIn order for the fixed solar collector to collect maximum solar energy, the panel surface must beoriented toward the equator and optimally inclined to face the perpendicular rays of the sun at thelocal settings [1-6]. Another potential method, proposed in the literature to increase the flat platesolar system performance, is to integrate the tracker systems with the solar panels. The use of atracking system enables the flat panel to constantly track the sun, hence collecting solarirradiance during the entire day. The benefits of using a sun-tracking system in solar energyconversion applications have been extensively researched and reported [7-16]. The main purposeof a solar tracker is to minimize the angle of incidence between the incoming

Conference Session

Product Development and Manufacturing

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University; Jyhwen Wang, Texas A&M University; Manoj Vanajakumari, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

Chemistry. They have a chance to work on some real-world projects during theirsenior year in capstone/senior design courses. Before students get a chance to work on their real-world projects, which typically happen in capstone/senior projects, some of the students wouldhave made the decision to transfer out of engineering school. Based on the feedback fromindustry, even students who finished their engineering degree need more experience with real-world product development experience.To enhance the educational experience for students, TAMU made significant amount ofinvestment in seven activities. The majority of the investment went to Activity 1 with a goal ofenhancing the students’ preparation for the workplace and society through high impact

Conference Session

Issues in Engineering Technology Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Niaz Latif, Purdue University Calumet ; Mohammad A. Zahraee, Purdue University, Calumet (Tech); Joy L Colwell, Purdue University, Calumet (Tech)

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Engineering Technology

program had similar experience. In this paper, the issues related to implementing and sustaining the Master of Science inTechnology program are discussed. These issues and their supporting data include curriculum,faculty resources, enrollment, careers and placement, and impact of program. Page 23.682.2Program Objectives, Admission Requirements The program educational objectives are: 1) Ability to develop research concepts andpractical applications of research methodologies in technical environments and analyze, evaluateand synthesize research, 2) ability to communicate effectively and employ constructiveprofessional and

Conference Session

Implementing Active Learning in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael W Martin, Northern Michigan University

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Engineering Technology

STEM disciplines. This initiative is driven by the receipt of anNSF grant titled “Increasing adoption of active learning in STEM disciplines by integrating afaculty development program and a technology-facilitated learning environment”. Six faculty inthe STEM disciplines from across campus and one staff member from the IT department were Page 23.706.2involved in this effort. The author is the representative from the Engineering TechnologyDepartment. A high technology room to facilitate the active learning concept was constructed,and the class was taught in this room (see Figure 1 below). This room has 8 round tables thatcan seat 8 people

Conference Session

Student Enrollment, Attendance, Retention, and Graduation in Engineering Technology Programs

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christina R Scherrer, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Engineering Technology

students are summarized in Table 1. Graduate degree plans Number of students Accepted or enrolled in MS STEM program 1 Plan on MS in a STEM field in the future 3 Accepted or enrolled in MBA program 2 Plan on MBA in the future 2 Plan on either a masters or PhD in the future 2 No current plans for a graduate degree 1 Table 1: Graduate study plans of program participantsPerceptions of the K-12 STEM systemWe were also interested in whether the students‟ participation made them more likely to be

Conference Session

Capstone and Senior Design Projects Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Martin William Weiser, Eastern Washington University; Hani Serhal Saad, Eastern Washington University; N.M. Awlad HOSSAIN, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

prototype development taught to the MET students. We have taught thesecourses four times with the new R&D focus, and would like to present our findings and plans.Literature Review of Capstone ProjectsYousuf and Mustafa [1] at Savannah State University conducted a capstone project that dealtwith Electronic Name Tag (ENT) system that can be used for conferences, visitors’ badges, andother purposes. The basic project requirement was to design and build an ENT system using thePIC16C57 microcontroller. The main objective of the project was to familiarize students withEmbedded Systems, which is a combination of computer hardware and software, and additionalmechanical and electronic parts. Students were required to design the system to perform

Conference Session

Product Development and Manufacturing

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Alavizadeh, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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Engineering Technology

and experimentation of a system orof a subsystem, or observing the impact of environmental and informational change on a model’sbehavior. However, it should not be used if a problem can be solved analytically, if it is lessexpensive to do experiments, or if the resources and time are not available to conduct asimulation study2, 3.Typically, a simulation study involves the following steps1, 2: 1- Problem description: a specific, clear statement of the problem, its objectives and scope, is formulated. Included in this step are identifying input parameters and performance measures, and as such. 2- Data collection: it is necessary to collect all the data required to build and simulate the model. For example, in a study to

Conference Session

Themes in Renewable Energy and ET

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Immanuel Edinbarough P.E., University of Texas, Brownsville

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Engineering Technology

the industry certifications havebeen designed into each track where industry certifications exist.Upon completion of one semester of coursework—the equivalent of 15 non-credit hours—students earn a career technical training certificate (non-credit) in a specific track. Students withnon-credit training can opt to have their program accepted as a block in the one-year, for-creditcertificate. Students completing one year of coursework—30 to 32 credit hours—earn acertificate in a specific track. The renewable energy and green building technology curriculumconsists of five different tracks: 1) Solar Photovoltaic Technology, 2) Small Wind TurbineTechnology, 3) Solar Thermal Technology, 4) Geothermal Cooling and Heating Technology, and5) Green

Conference Session

Novel Teaching Methods In Engineering Technology

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tianwei Wang, Clemson University; John R. Wagner, Clemson University; Kapil Chalil Madathil, Clemson University; Melissa Isabel Zelaya, Clemson University; Jeff Bertrand; Kristin Kelly Frady, Clemson University for Workforce Development; Anand K. Gramopadhye, Clemson University; Sabarish V. DUPE Babu, School of Computing, Clemson University

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Engineering Technology

,ability to learn in a familiar work environment, and enhanced development of critical thinkingskills.In many educational fields, interactive 3D visualization and VR technology have beensuccessfully used to enhance the teaching experience. Perdomo et al. 1 addressed the impact ofusing 3D teaching as a tool for construction education and its advantages. Lee et al.2 describedthe creation of a 3D modeling and visualization virtual reality markup language (VRML) toolfor the human brain which can be shared on the World Wide Web. Bell and Fogler3 presentedthe work of applying 3D visualization and VR technology in virtual chemical plants, virtuallaboratory accidents, and a virtual University of Illinois Chicago campus. Ou et al.4 establisheda learning

Conference Session

Software Applications in ET Programs

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

MADDUMAGE KARUNARATNE, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown

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Engineering Technology

software program as that solution. Students were not expected topartition the solution in to multiple code files, but they are to use structured forms in dividing thesolution into distinct and coherent functions with data passed among them as parameter values.This is straight forward in both C and MATLAB. However, MATLAB allows multiple resultvalues to be passed back directly whereas one has to use data pointers in C to pass back multiplevalues.Table 1 below lists the course topics and the relevant objectives while stating whether MATLABwas discussed with regard to that topic or not. Whenever MATLAB was contrasted, its usage inwriting code was assessed (in most cases) in a homework, a quiz, or in an exam to a lesser extentthan its C counterpart

Conference Session

New Course Development Concepts in ET

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald H Rockland, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Linda Hirsch, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Levelle Burr-Alexander, New Jersey Institute of Technology; John D. Carpinelli, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Howard S. Kimmel, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

is currently the chair and professor of the Department of Engineering Technology, with a joint appointment in the Department of Biomedical Engineering. Previous to that he served as Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies for the Newark College of Engineering of NJIT. His research in industry was in the area of pacemakers and defibrillation, and his research at Medtronic Inc led to five patents. He was a principal investigator for a three year, $1 million NSF grant entitled Medibotics: The merging of medicine, robotics and IT, and was a co-principal investigator for a $2.5 million grant on pre-engineering workforce enhancement from the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education, as well as a principal investigator

Conference Session

Robotics and Automation

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Technology

students in a way that many undergraduates have to work to secure the funds for theireducation which in turn requires a more flexible class schedule. In order to accommodate theneeds of both groups: the university enrolled students and industry representative, the Page 24.1.3educational units must adequately adjust their curriculum, providing students with theopportunity to learn via traditional, blended or purely on-line class styles. Figure 1 depicts allthree educational approaches. The first case represents a traditional model, in which the theoryand hands-on activities are delivered in-person. We note that even the traditional approachbranches

Conference Session

Capstone & Senior Design Projects

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Quinn Alexander Parnell; Turki Arif Aldulaijan, Michigan Technological University; Kerry O'Conner

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Engineering Technology

closed contacts, to mix and heat/cool up to three different liquids. Figure 1 provides theclosed loop chemical mixing plant overview. The machine is designed to take up to threedifferent liquids and mix them in a beaker before sending the mixture through one of two paths.The path the mixture travels is determined by which normally open and normally closed DCvalves were set. The path from the beaker to the pump is shown in Figure 2. Once the liquidmixture travels through the pump it has three different paths to take. The first is it can be Page 24.2.5pumped directly out of the system and disposed of. The other two paths keep the mixture in

Conference Session

Issues in ET Education II

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leigh Sharma, Southern Polytechnic State University; Christina R. Scherrer, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Engineering Technology

if it included, in the previous semester, low-point value assignments.Assignments were operationally defined as “low-point value” if each assignment was worth nomore than 7% of a student’s grade (e.g., a single assignment worth 5% or a set of 10 homeworkassignments that totaled 30% of the classroom grade). These classes were classified as eitherwithin the student’s major, part of the core curriculum, or other.To form the subsample for analysis, approximately 1 student was randomly selected (using arandom number generator) for every 3 students enrolled in each class, leading to a subsample of187 students from an original sample of 587 students. Table 1 includes demographic data for theselected subsample, as well as the ET majors from within

Conference Session

Robotics and Automation

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas B. Stout, Tidewater Community College; Steve C. Hsiung, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

engineering and engineering technology. The universities,community colleges, and the public schools in this collaboration each have similar goals, since Page 24.27.2each of them teach robotics, embedded systems, and other supporting technology courses. Thisinstruction can teach a great deal of the same common material at the different levels. One of thegoals of the collaborative process is to build on what instructors at each previous level areteaching, and then further the students’ education without having to cover the same topics again.Figure 1 depicts the relationships between the technology platform described in this educationalproject in the

Conference Session

New Course Development Concepts in ET I

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Crichigno, Northern New Mexico College; Ivan Lopez Hurtado, Northern New Mexico College; Alfredo J. Perez, Northern New Mexico College; Raul R Peralta, Northern New Mexico College

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Engineering Technology

exposed since their freshman year to real industrial tools, hands-onactivities and simple engineering design, which helps in engaging and motivating them to persistin the program. Student outcomes are analyzed according to specific knowledge, technique andskills relevant to the local stakeholders. Assessment and evaluation of student outcomes,collected through direct and indirect measures, demonstrate the effectiveness of the IET programto prepare students for the market-place and for attaining student outcomes. Index TermsStudent outcomes, Information Engineering Technology, hands-on activities, ABET, computernetworks.1. IntroductionAccording to ABET, engineering technology programs are more practical

Conference Session

Curriculum & Student Enrollment I

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nikunja Swain P.E., South Carolina State University

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Engineering Technology

level. There are few incentives – but strong disincentives – for large organizations to report incidents in a public forum. Targets of cyber attacks typically are concerned that widespread disclosure of their victimization could shake public confidence in their operations, not to mention attract other attackers 1.While the economy may be slowly nursing itself back to health and remains marred by an elevatedunemployment rate, the job market for cyber security experts is booming. The relatively young field ofCyber Security is flourishing as threats to critical infrastructure proliferate, and there is an increasingreliance on the Internet for financial transactions, medical records and other sensitive information. Thedemand for

Conference Session

Simulations and Project-Based Learning II

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ying Lin, Western Washington University; Ed Moran, Western Washington University; Jeremy Ruhland, Western Washington University

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Engineering Technology

show that the lab experience using the measurement system has been engaging. The proposed system provides a feasible solution for programs which are not equipped with complex and expensive lab facilities and resources for RF and antenna measurements instructional needs. I. I NTRODUCTION Antenna theory together with RF signal propagation modeling, fundamental in electronic/RFcommunication curriculum in Electrical Engineering (EE) and Electronic Engineering Technol-ogy (EET) programs, are often perceived as abstract and difficult topics [1]. An effective andcommonly used teaching technique to facilitate students’ understanding of these topics is the

Conference Session

Renewable Energy Topics

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William B. Phillips Ph.D., DeVry University; William S. Sullivan, DeVry University, Long Beach; Robert Aron PhD, DeVry University; Abour H. Cherif, DeVry University; Susana Fortun Ph.D., DeVry University, Chicago

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Engineering Technology

educationhave been written to meet the needs of and have been reviewed by the stakeholders of theprogram are listed in Table 1.0. These statements are particularly board and adaptable to anyelectronics engineering technology field, such as renewable energy and green consumerelectronics.Table 1.0 Program Education Objectives Adopted for The Renewable Energy Specialization inElectronics Engineering Technology.Objective Description Finding employment in an electronics technology-related position with appropriatePEO #1 title and compensationPEO #2 Achieving a successful professional careerPEO #3 Adapting to change through continuous personal and professional developmentStudent OutcomeThe skills, knowledge, and behaviors expected of

Conference Session

Capstone & Senior Design Projects

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Everardo Frias Rios; Ahmed S. Khan, DeVry University, DuPage; Darryl Vince Padgett, DeVry University, Addison

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Engineering Technology

from a solar panel. V. Project SolutionThe characteristics and advantages of the designed project are as follows:: • Equipment will be able to heat/cool an entire compact size car • The size of the product will fit on to the back window Page 24.102.3 • Automatic control • Available in different colors • Option for air freshener • Small and powerful device • Affordable for every income level • Self-sufficient power supply, using the sun’s energy as shown in figure 1. • Environmentally friendly device Figure 1