Conference Session

Recruiting, Retention, and Diversity in Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael D. Rudisill, Northern Michigan University

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Engineering Technology

4 MA 104 College Algebra for Science & Tech 4 Semester Total 16 Winter Semester I EN 211D Technical Report Writing 4 ET 113 AC Circuit Analysis 4 ET 180 Substation Equipment 4 IT 215 General Industrial Safety 2 HP 200 Physical Well Being 1 HP 2xx (elective) 1

Conference Session

Recruiting, Retention, and Diversity in Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald C. Richter, Eastern Washington University; William R. Loendorf, Eastern Washington University; Romel W. Mackelprang, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

the project are declared below. Each objective asoutlined in Table 1 is stated along with the title of the assessment methods to be used. Theassessment of each objective will have a triangulation using three assessment methods to ensurethe validity of the total assessment of objective. An assessment report will be created at the endof each year of the project.The purpose of the first year Continuous Improvement Report (CIP) will be to produce animprovement plan to be enacted in the second year to propose changes to the actions and plans tobe used in the second year to improve and insure the successful attainment of the statedobjectives of the program. A Project Steering Committee composed of members from allstakeholders shall review and

Conference Session

Computer and InformationTechnology-Related Issues

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Malini Natarajarathinam, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

everysemester and there are about 50 students in each class. This course is offered as a three creditcourse and meets twice a week for an hour and fifteen minutes every meeting period. The class isoffered in the Spring and Fall semesters which span 14 weeks. The 28 class periods were dividedcarefully between guest speaker, lectures, in class exercises and exams. With the given time limitin mind, a sequential process was followed to design the class. Page 22.1226.2The steps that were followed are 1. A comprehensive list of learning outcomes was developed for this course. 2. An outline of the course was created before the beginning of

Conference Session

Issues Affecting Engineering Program Development

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian L. Houston, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown

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Engineering Technology

Conference Session

Nanotechnology/RFID

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jai P. Agrawal, Purdue University, Calumet; Chandra Sekhar, Purdue University, Calumet; Rosetta G. Davis

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Engineering Technology

known as per-mit-to-work systems. This is a system of paperwork designed to promote communication be-tween all parties affected by any maintenance procedure [4]. However, even with the adher-ence to these permit-to-work systems, the numbers of injuries in the oil and gas refining in-dustry are still twice as large as those found in manufacturing as shown in Figure 1.Refinize (a pseudonym) is a company that owns numerous oil refineries throughout the Unit-ed States, Europe, Asia, and many other countries. Refinize experienced a tragic incidentsimilar to that at Piper Alpha that also resulted in numerous fatalities. Furthermore, very simi-lar to Piper Alpha’s situation, an investigation determined that this incident was also due to afailure in

Conference Session

Simulation and Virtual Instrumentation

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nikunja Swain, South Carolina State University

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Engineering Technology

. IntroductionAutomation is becoming part and parcel of every industry, and industries need a trained workforce tomanage this new development. Engineering and technology graduates must have a comprehensivebackground covering a wider range of technical subjects. The graduates must be proficient in the use ofengineering and scientific equipment, conducting experiments, collecting data, and effectivelypresenting the results 1, 2, 3, 4. Furthermore, these graduates must be well-trained in courses andlaboratories such as electric and electronic circuits; digital systems and microprocessors; computerprogramming; computer aided design; computer organization and architecture; electronic and datacommunications; networking; control and robotics; electric machines and power

Conference Session

Simulation and Virtual Instrumentation

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nikunja Swain, South Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

improve his/her skills inthe use of number of applied engineering software packages. This paper will discuss design anddevelopment of interactive instructional modules for Numerical Analysis Course using LabVIEW,EXCEL and VBA. IntroductionThe students’ over reliance upon formulas and routine use of technique in problem solving too often leadto poor performance in advanced courses and a high attrition rate in the engineering, technology, andscience programs. The students’ lack of comprehension of mathematical concepts results in time wastageduring laboratory experiments, misinterpretations of lab data and underachievement in standardizedscience and engineering tests that stress the fundamentals 1, 2, 3

Conference Session

Multimedia and Distance Learning

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald H. Rockland, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Howard S. Kimmel, New Jersey Institute of Technology; John D. Carpinelli, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

. Moodle is used worldwide, and currently there are 46,388 currently active sites thathave registered for Moodle from 206 countries.One of the main advantages of Moodle is its structure, which can either be a topic based or time(weekly) based, as opposed to a module based structure. There is a section before week 1 wheregeneral links, that are not dependent on a specific weekly assignment, can be placed.The weekly structure allows an instructor to mirror his or her own syllabus for the course. Thus,each week is outlined in the Moodle page, along with links to information, uploads and grades.The time to develop the first Moodle page varies, but if you have a detailed syllabus, it shouldtake approximately 2-3 hours to first populate the Moodle page

Conference Session

Assessment Methods and Learning Pedagogy II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shi Stan Lan, DeVry University, Tinley Park

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Engineering Technology

attendance in e-learning activities in blended-learning format is of equalimportance as face-to-face learning, if not more critical. The fast-growing pace ofblended-learning delivery trend necessitates the need for quantifying the impact ofdifferent levels of virtual attendance in e-learning activities on students’ performance.In blended-learning format, the e-learning activities include the following components: 1. Instructor-led threaded discussions 2. Internet-based e-books 3. Online or tele-Q & A sessions 4. Virtual document sharing 5. Internet-based Webiography 6. Web-based practice quizzes and tests 7. Web-based laboratory exercises 8. Web-based homework exercises 9. Web-based grade-books with feedback commentary areas

Conference Session

Electromechanical Capstone and Design Projects in Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chong Chen, Middle Tennessee State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

load is connected to thegenerator, the mechanical power used for driving the rotor is converted into electrical power and Page 22.1153.2delivered to the load. Figure 1 shows a three-phase rotating AC generator 1. Generators like thisone have been used at most of the applications where an AC generator is needed, becausemajority of the power for driving generators are from a rotating machine, such as hydraulicturbine or a diesel engine. Figure 1. A three-phase AC generatorWhen the driving power is from a linear oscillating source, the linear moving force has to beconverted to rotating torque before it can be used for

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum Innovations.

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Edwards, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Tim Demetrio; David H Johnson, Pennsylvania State University, Erie

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Engineering Technology

the LaPlace equation. In an electrical system the equation is: 2 2 E E 0 Equation 1 x2 y2For a thermal system the equation is: 2 2 T T Equation 2 0 x2 y2Since these two equations are similar, an analogue can be drawn between the electricalsystem and the thermal system. If the potential field in an electrical system where theconduction is taking place

Conference Session

Assessment Methods and Learning Pedagogy II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melissa I. Zelaya, Clemson University; Melissa Dorlette-Paul, Clemson University; Elaine L. Craft, Florence-Darlington Technical College; Anand K. Gramopadhye, Clemson University; Carey W. Castle, Greenville Technical College

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Engineering Technology

aviation and automotive industry workforce needs, the needfor E-Learning and the role of CA2VES, the center’s goals and objectives, and the virtual reality(VR) module development component of CA2VES.1. IntroductionA report conducted in 2009 showed a 17% growth rate for online enrollments from 2008 whichfar exceeds the 1.2% growth of overall higher education student population1. The same reportshowed that 82% of those taking online courses are studying at the undergraduate level. Asonline classes and degree programs become more and more popular, students are able to find theappropriate program that allows them to hold a full-time job and still pursue additional

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Design I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Edwards, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Michael Lobaugh, Pennsylvania State University, Erie

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Engineering Technology

have shown that “positive self-perceptions of social acceptance and scholasticcompetence” are linked to a sense of belonging at the university1. Two of the projects describedin this paper are designed to help students find their way around the campus, and hopefully helpthem begin to develop a sense of belonging. They are both listed under project 1 – scavengerhunts, and will be described below.Others have also suggested that freshmen seminars should contain topics that stimulate thestudents to think, and to provide opportunities to learn through collaborative environments2,3.Two of the projects described in this paper deal with the design and building of mechanicaldevices while working in teams. They are projects 2 and 3 described below. These

Conference Session

Assessment Methods and Learning Pedagogy II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farrokh Attarzadeh, University of Houston; Deniz Gurkan, University of Houston; Mequanint A. Moges, University of Houston; Victor J. Gallardo, University of Houston; Mehrube Mehrubeoglu, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi; Morteza Sameei, Houston Community College Northeast

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Engineering Technology

possibility of closing the gap increases. Another mechanism for closing this gap is theimplementation of efficient peer-to-peer mentorship programs to facilitate knowledge and skillstransfer.With these concerns in mind, the main objectives of the project included:(1) developing experiments that engage students with inquiry-based learning style; Page 22.1059.3(2) introducing students to real world projects; and(3) improving communication skills through required product documentation.In our capstone course specifically, the student project has many components that emphasizecommunication skills. These include weekly progress reports, weekly meeting agenda

Conference Session

Green Renewable Energy

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sham Tickoo, Purdue University, Calumet

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

that we are facing as a society. The Wind Turbine (Vertical Axis WindTurbine) for Automobiles (Figure 1) is one such project that can get the graduate andundergraduate students involved and excited. Figure 1: The Wind Turbine mounted at the top of an automobileThe increased use of gasoline for powering automobiles has raised concern for environmentalissues such as pollution, global warming, and depletion of ozone layer. Moreover, running thegasoline powered vehicles causes exhaustion of natural resources. As a possible solution to theseproblems, some companies have introduced electric powered and hybrid vehicles. However,these vehicles also have some limitations or drawbacks due to limited power storage capacity ofthe

Conference Session

Topics Related to Telecommunications

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Antonio Francisco Mondragon-Torres, Rochester Institute of Technology; Mahesh Nandan Kommi, Rochester Institute of Technology; Tamoghna Bhattacharya, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

signal processing systems. In commercialproducts, the final implementation of these systems will be most likely targeted to an ApplicationSpecific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) due to final cost under volume production. For architectureexploration, design tradeoffs and concept feasibility demonstration, an FPGA is the idealplatform for proof of concept and hardware acceleration.Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) [1-3] is a modulation technique that is notnew, but the technology required for its implementation has evolved over the last ten years tomake it now practical. Nowadays a large number of communication standards (e.g. DSL, IEEE802.16e (WiMax), 3GPP LTE, DVB-H, 802.11a and 802.11n) have adopted this modulationtechnique due to

Conference Session

ETD Design III: Materials and Metallurgy

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mir M. Atiqullah, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Engineering Technology

activation energy1, R is the gas constant and T is theabsolute temperature. (∂ε/∂t)= K2*(stress)n*EXP(-Q/(R*T)) (1) For a given material and under similar testing conditions, the K2, n, and Q values will remainconstant. Then at a given temperature the simplified relation will take the form shown inequation 2. (∂ε/∂t)= K1*(stress)n (2)On the other hand if the stress is maintained the same, the creep rate will depend on the absolutetemperature of the specimen is subjected to. This may me expressed by equation 3, (∂ε/∂t)= K3*EXP(K4/T) (3)where K3, K4

Conference Session

Electromechanical Capstone and Design Projects in Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William C. Beston, Florence-Darlington Technical College; Elaine L. Craft, Florence-Darlington Technical College

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Engineering Technology

Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology (EMET) or similar programs. Theinstructional modules, including an advanced certificate option for incumbent workers, can leadto certification as a Robotics Production Technician (RPT) and be aligned with theManufacturing Skill Standards Council’s (MSSC) "Certified Production Technician” credential,which is recognized by the federal National Skill Standards Board as the "Voluntary Partnership"for manufacturing.The project team has established the following goals: 1. necessary skills for RPTs will be updated and validated; 2. six instructional modules leading to certification as a RPT will be developed for on-line delivery; 3. completers will demonstrate “readiness” for industry- recognized

Conference Session

Professional Development and Scholarship

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William J. Sawaya, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. A framework for managing the various customer requirements in the engineeringeducation context is developed. This framework emphasizes focusing on the synergies betweenthe various customers’ requirements which can lead to superior system outcomes. The case ofIndustrial Distribution at Texas A&M University is presented as an example implementation ofthis framework.IntroductionHughes et. Al explores academic/practitioner engagement by undertaking interviews withacademicians, practitioners and other experts with relevant experience in engagement[1]. Theyaddress the questions like how academics are in general meant to keep in touch with the realityof business practice and how younger academics develop the experience or expertise to

Conference Session

Assessment Methods and Learning Pedagogy II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jyhwen Wang, Texas A&M University; Alex Fang, Texas A&M University; Michael Ryan Golla, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

and engineering to prospective students and to encourage earlystage engineering students to continue with the upper level courses, freshman levellaboratories were developed for students to operate equipment and conductexperiements.1-3 In manufacturing courses, at both undergraduate and graduate levels,hands-on practical manufacturing projects were implemented to promote active learning.The labs involved include rapid prototyping, laser machining, book-making, and welding,etc.4-6 Material testing was conducted in labs to provide the fundamental material scienceknowledge necessary to perform engineering design and material selection. 7,8 A numberof innovative experiments on thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics weredeveloped to

Conference Session

Assessment Methods and Learning Pedagogy I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mehrube Mehrubeoglu, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi; Satyajit Verma, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi

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Engineering Technology

those that satisfy the coursedescription and cover the major topics in the various chapters of the textbook for the course.Table 1 lists the course outcomes for a first-semester introduction to engineering technologycourse as an example.Quantification method for a course, along its own outcomes, is as follows: During the semester,students are evaluated on a numerical scale in various classroom activities such as, homeworkassignments, oral or written reports, laboratory or field exercises, quizzes or tests, projects, andother presentations as determined by the instructor. Each of these categories of classroomactivities is assigned a weight out of a total of 100. Table 2 summarizes this weighing forassignments for the introduction to engineering

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education in Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph F. Kmec, Purdue University; Bryan J. Hubbard, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Martin A Lopez De Bertodano, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Benjamin Revis, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

and currently serving the School of Nuclear Engineering as Nuclear Electronics Technician, Senior Reactor Operator for Purdue University Reactor 1, and Radiation Detection and Measurement Laboratory Instructor. Page 22.1502.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Defining a Role for a College of Technology in Nuclear EducationAbstractEver-increasing energy demands, concerns over climate change, and an elusive chase fornational energy independence are driving a quiet resurgence for increasing the use of nuclearpower. Experts maintain however, that any nuclear power expansion

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Design I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carlos A. Ortiz, Southern Polytechnic State University; Timothy W. Zeigler, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Engineering Technology

engineering practice.This paper discusses changes proposed and approved to the civil engineering technologyprogram.BackgroundPrior to the 2009-2010 academic year the Board of Regents of the Georgia University Systemapproved for Southern Polytechnic State University to offer undergraduate degrees in civil,electrical and mechanical engineering; in addition to previously approved degrees in constructionand mechatronics engineering. In order to provide a broader and practical engineeringtechnology curriculum that will embrace the Vision for Civil Engineering in 2025 to “create asustainable world and enhance the global quality of life”1; the faculty of the CET departmentproposed to modify the existing sequence and content of courses in the civil

Conference Session

Multimedia and Distance Learning

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fatih Oncul, Southern Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

open-sourcescreen capturing video tools have not received much attention. Recent developments in userfriendly open-source applications offer excellent alternatives to tablet-PC users in recordinglectures and making the video files available for students’ use. This article presents a review offree open-source software tools available for tablet-PCs running Linux operating system, and asummary of lessons learned from the teaching experience of three civil engineering technologycourses taught in a traditional classroom setting with tablet-PC and free screen capturing videotools.1. IntroductionTablet-PCs make it possible to write on pdf or word files during the lecture and save them indesired file formats. The file that has instructor’s

Conference Session

Assessment Methods and Learning Pedagogy I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Qiu Liu, McNeese State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

is a gap between their knowledge tothe real-world application in these process plants. To meet the industrial needs, thedepartment designed our curriculum this way: for electronics students, the focus will be theabove-mentioned electronics classes, and add instrumentation classes INST 333 as a mandatoryclass and INST 304 as an elective one.This paper presents the courseware and the assessment for the course INST 333: InstrumentationOverview. This course teaches electronics students with the knowledge of control system andinstrumentation through the following work: 1) Realizing that the current technology trend isthat technicians work more with systems, sub-systems, software, modules, PC boards and soforth, and work less with components and

Conference Session

Green Renewable Energy

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deepak Gupta, Southeast Missouri State University; Ragu Athinarayanan, Southeast Missouri State University; Bradley J. Deken, Southeast Missouri State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

sealevel rise, global temperature rise, warming oceans, shrinking ice sheets, declining arctic sea ice,glacial retreat, extreme events, and ocean acidification.1 To many, these reasons signal thatsignificant changes to the status quo are imminent.While these issues present challenges to our current way of life, they also provide a new outlookon the world and opportunities for careers and product development. Where there are challenges,there are also opportunities. The goal of this project was to train the next generation of workersto address these challenges. While jobs in the green economy were once rare, that is quicklychanging. Relatively few years ago there was no such thing as green building certifications,carbon cap and trading programs, and

Conference Session

Topics Related to Telecommunications

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James O. Everly, University of Cincinnati; Xuefu Zhou, University of Cincinnati

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Engineering Technology

signal, third-order inter-modulation intercept point, and blockingdynamic range are measured with low-cost test equipment.An additional goal of the project is to prepare students for the upcoming Senior Design CapstoneExperience required for a baccalaureate degree in engineering technology. Students are requiredto maintain a detailed project journal to record test results, and experiences throughout theproject. To date, student feedback on this project has been very positive and a representativeselection of student comments is included in the paper.IntroductionAn objective of this paper is to introduce students to RF transceiver performance standards andtest procedures as described in the American Radio Relay League Performance Test Manual [1

Conference Session

Factors Affecting Student Performance

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maddumage Karunaratne, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

wirings than on actual design or in optimizing the functions of the circuit. Evenafter HDLs such as VHDL have become standard and widely being used in commercial integratedcircuit chip making industry, undergraduate academic curriculums in Electrical and Computerengineering were very slow to adopt them[1] because of the cost of the hardware and associatedComputer Aided Design (CAD) tools coupled with lack of faculty experience on such design flowsrequired for digital designs.For many years, at college level courses that utilized HDL, the designs were limited to use them onlyfor design and simulation steps. Cost of programmable hardware development boards and associatedsoftware packages kept them away from most digital design courses. This

Conference Session

Capstone Projects and Experiential Learning

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cliff R. Mirman, Northern Illinois University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

modifiedlubricants, wear surfaces, and nano-lubricants. The lubes were analyzed for traction, and heatgeneration based on numerical models and actual wear tests were conducted on the materials.Bearing parameters, and load capacities, as well as seizure loads were evaluated using ASTMtests, and the lubes were tested on full scale models. It was determined that through low-costmodification in the current lubes, beneficial properties could be enhanced.Project DeliverablesEach of the tasks had the following milestones that had to be met,Task 1 - Alternative fuel projectQuarter 2 - Research into grades and availability of bio-diesel in regions of usage, developemissions and delivery economics and distribution model including consumption needs.Quarter 4 - Report

Conference Session

TAC/ABET Related Outcome Based Assessment Methods and Models

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ilya Grinberg, Buffalo State College; Ronald E. Land, Pennsylvania State University, New Kensington; Thomas M. Hall Jr., Northwestern State University; Kelly Ann Lacroix, Society of Manufacturing Engineers; Steve Macho, Buffalo State College; Mike Eastman, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

relatively small number of respondents the authors consider this survey tobe a pilot study. At the time of the writing the number of students who volunteered to take examin May 2011 almost doubled and survey results bank will be more comprehensive duringpresentation of this paper at the conference.The survey question addressed the students’ view of the fairness and validity of the exam as ameasure of their technical knowledge. Seventeen respondents rated the statement: I believe thisexamination is a fair and valid measure of my technical competencies, with an average of 4.00,and a standard deviation of 0.970. These results are illustrated in Figure 1. Most respondentsindicated their belief that the exam was a fair and valid measure of their