Conference Session

Engineering Technology Design I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gene L. Harding, Purdue University, Statewide Technology; Danny H Cole

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Engineering Technology

11, and the data collection and plotting was performed withMS Excel 2007.In addition to the project, feedback from the teachers who brought their students to this year’sconference is presented, as well as how the EET session format was modified to accommodatefeedback from the previous year.Conference backgroundProject Lead the Way (PLTW) is an organization that partners with middle schools and highschools across the nation to prepare students for post-secondary education and subsequentcareers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).1 The PurdueUniversity-South Bend annual PLTW Conference is an outreach program targeting thesestudents from local high schools. The specific goals of the conference are to: 1. Engage them

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alamgir A. Choudhury, Western Michigan University; Jorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan University; Pavel Ikonomov, Western Michigan University; Joseph McCoy Mydosh, Western Michigan University; Jason Michael Shane

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Engineering Technology

practices are introduced in sophomore level thermodynamics andjunior level fluid mechanics courses. A multipurpose laboratory equipped with fluidprocess, sensors, data acquisition system, and application programs is being developed. Aseries of laboratory practices based on use of fluid mechanics principles in energyefficient industrial applications provide students a strong foundation of the subject. Laterin the senior level engineering design classes, these learnings are utilized to practiceinnovative design of energy efficient products. Industrial collaboration is established toensure student exposure to realistic energy efficient products and practices throughcapstone design projects and undergraduate research.1. IntroductionEngineering

Conference Session

TAC/ABET Related Outcome Based Assessment Methods and Models

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nripendra N. Sarker, Prairie View A&M University; Mohan Ketkar, Prairie View A&M University; Cajetan M. Akujuobi, Alabama State University

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Engineering Technology

their matriculation through the program. This translatesthat the students are supposed to attain the above qualifications at the time of their graduation.This statement has clear scope of reducing faculty burden by emphasizing assessment on somekey courses rather than spending energy and time on many preparatory courses, like, AC, DC,Logic Circuits, and Computer Applications on MS Office, etc., offered particularly at thefreshman and sophomore levels. In fact, these fundamental courses at the preparatory level donot have adequate scope to measure the student outcomes.Mapping a-k Outcomes to CoursesFigure 1 is an example of mapping a-k outcomes to courses for some arbitrary degree plan. Asexplained in the last sentence of the previous section

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eunice Yang, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown; Beverly W. Withiam P.E., University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown

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Engineering Technology

importance of facilitating note taking for students towards improved studentlearning.ApproachApproximately 72 students at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown participated in thisresearch to determine the effectiveness of lecture worksheets facilitating the learning of Statics.An Experimental group consisting of 38 students was given lecture worksheets and was taughtby the instructor who developed them. A Control group consisting of 24 students who did notuse the worksheets was taught by another instructor. A typical lecture worksheet is shown inFigure 1. Lecture worksheets consisted of pre-drawn diagrams, sketches and problem statements.It included an average of two problems that were solved by the instructor and one in-classproblem solved by

Conference Session

Professional Development and Scholarship

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandy W. Feola, Sinclair Community College; Steven Wendel, Sinclair Community College

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Engineering Technology

faculty survey results about the potential use of socialnetworking technology (SNT) encourage collaboration between students, 58% agreed or stronglyagreed that SNT’s could be effective for this purpose.[1] Companies that participate with jobshadow programs make their facility available to students to learn about a “day in the life” of acareer mentor. The student prepares for the visit then spends the day with the mentor toexperience the work environment. The process usually completes when the student writes areport and presents to the class about their experience. Given easier access to social media andnetworking technologies, students can start the shadow experience before the on-site scheduledday and even continue working with the mentor well

Conference Session

ETD Design V: Classroom Delivery, Course Content, and Assessments

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mike Eastman, Rochester Institute of Technology; Fred Walker, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

several times during the past decade.These discussions have been spirited and have engaged literally every constituent groupthroughout the campus. Each time a discussion of calendar conversion has occurred the topichas eventually been tabled due to: 1. a rationalization of the financial and human resources required to complete the conversion 2. disagreement regarding the attractiveness of semesters vs. quarters, and 3. reluctance to depart from what has become to be a readily identifiable component of an RIT education – academic quarters.It is fair to say, however, that each time a conversation of calendar conversion has been raised atRIT, such conversations have concluded with an

Conference Session

Green Renewable Energy and Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amitabha Bandyopadhyay, State University of New York, Farmingdale

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Engineering Technology

Institute.Anticipated Outcomes The major anticipated outcome is that at least five new curricular components will becreated by the end of Year 1. In accord with the U.S. Green Building Council’sLeadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program for rating buildings,the educators involved in this project will design curricula in the areas of engineering,energy, architecture, horticulture, landscape architecture, and the natural and healthsciences, with a specific focus on the six “checklist” areas used to plan LEED buildings:sustainable site, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoorenvironmental quality, and innovation and design. The goal is to infuse sustainability intoconstruction education and career development

Conference Session

Capstone Projects and Experiential Learning

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian D Vuksanovich, Youngstown State University; Darrell R Wallace, Youngstown State University

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Engineering Technology

process’.Many students learn to pass through college by being able to memorize a few formulas, figureout how to find the variables from the givens in the problem, then work out a solution. This ismainly because of the methodical approach to problem solving.There are three large problems here:1. there is no practice of the synthesis of a problem, just the analysis. Even though the principlescan be used for design, they are not presented that way.2. there is no method for solving a problem that is different than what the student has beenexposed to.3. there is no environment to ‘spark’ the students’ imagination and to generate interest in thematerialAlthough the first two are the most important for the students to overcome, if the third

Conference Session

Issues Affecting Engineering Program Development

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Miguel Angel Ramos, University of Houston; Lauren Chapman, Boston College; Mac Cannady, Boston College; Enrique Barbieri, University of Houston

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Engineering Technology

campus fromApril 29 through May 1, 2010 to discuss engineering and engineering technology (E and ET)education. Initially, an “Invitation to Participate” email was sent to Deans, Chairs/Heads, andProfessors involved with engineering and/or engineering technology education with a goal ofattracting the participation of 50 individuals. The invitation also encouraged nominations ofother colleagues that would be interested in engaging in E and ET education conversations.Gradually, a pool of forty-five participants was assembled representing thirty-five institutionsfrom twenty-three states. Roughly 37% of participants identified themselves as professors while35% indicated an administrative focus. A handful suggested they currently held

Conference Session

Manufacturing Capstone and Design Projects

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chin-Zue Chen, Austin Peay State University; Adel Salama., Austin Peay State University

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Engineering Technology

produce parts for direct use; this direct-part production has grown to becomethe second most common application of AM technology 3. This development in AM has atremendous impact on product design and manufacturing, and this impact is predicted to becomegreater in the coming years 4.Having realized the importance of stimulating research and promoting AM, the National ScienceFoundation and the Office of Naval Research sponsored the Roadmap for AdditiveManufacturing (RAM) Workshop in March 2009 to develop a roadmap for research in additivemanufacturing for the next 10-12 years 1. ASTM International, partnering with SME, hasdeveloped standard terminology for AM Technology at the end of 2009, and is developingstandard for this new technology in test

Conference Session

Computer and InformationTechnology-Related Issues

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Li Tan, Purdue University, North Central

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Engineering Technology

thepotential of computer games for increasing motivation, as effective teaching and learning tools,and enabling different learning experiences other than traditional teaching methods1-5. Theadvances of computer game-based teaching are in the areas of lower education2 to highereducation3, American history, computer fundamentals, computer programming, science andengineering disciplines3-4, and research in the use of this teaching approach5. The rationale usingcomputer games for teaching may include the following facts1-4: 1. many students are lessmotivated in their traditional teaching learning environment; 2. computer related subjects seemmore interesting; 3. many students have been exposed to a game environment and some of themare even computer

Conference Session

Capstone Projects and Experiential Learning

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chip W. Ferguson, Western Carolina University; Phillip A. Sanger, Western Carolina University

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Engineering Technology

project management, new productdevelopment, and interdisciplinary student teams. Our purpose was to produce engineering andtechnology graduates who are open to the injection of new ideas, comfortable in an environmentthat will nurture new product ideas from diverse disciplines and can mature promising ideas intoactual business propositions.Regional contextThe western North Carolina region is made up of the 23 western-most counties of North Carolina(shown in red in figure 1). This region is larger than eight U.S. states and is approximately thesize of Maryland. The demographics of the region are largely rural with a rural population ofalmost 60% as compared to the entire state ratio of 39.8%. North Carolina ranks the highest inrural population

Conference Session

ETD Design IV: Construction and Civil Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Feldhaus, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Eric Nesbitt

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Engineering Technology

water; and continuously neglecting the environment. Thishas spawned a new challenge for engineers, scientists, and businessmen and women. Not onlyare engineers and scientists expected to research, develop, and implement technology to improvethe economy, they are also expected to accomplish this economic growth without compromisingthe environment for future generations. In addition, businessmen and women will be expected tomarket these new technologies.At the time this research paper was written, the price of oil had risen to approximately $127.93for a barrel.1 As the cost of energy has increased, Americans are looking for ways to reduce theamount of energy used and become a more sustainable nation. Some Americans have begunpurchasing fuel

Conference Session

Capstone Projects and Experiential Learning

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chad M. Laux, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Abram Walton, Ph.D., Purdue University; Amy S. Van Epps, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kimberly Marie Deranek, Nova Southeastern University; Darrel L. Sandall, Purdue University; Rick L. Homkes, Purdue University; Sarah E. Leach, Purdue University, Statewide Technology

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Engineering Technology

of a homework assignment that will be used the next class session for discussion and ahands-on activity. This sequence exposes students to subject matter in an iterative approach torepeatedly allow students the opportunity to experience expectation failure.The learning theory literature is replete with studies showing that when students experienceexpectation failure, followed by a time of thorough and investigative feedback loops, learninggains are increased almost fourfold, from 20-30% to nearly 80%1. In addition, based uponstudent persistence theory24, common student experiences are developed for both ET content andthe social learning aspect of higher education to create learning-communities for the gatewaystudents2. Problems of a

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Futuristic Planning

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alok K. Verma, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

and increase awareness about shipbuilding and repair careers. Fourmarine kits and four instructional modules were developed under these two grants to encouragecreative thinking and keep students engaged in shipbuilding and repair processes. The teachertraining component of these projects has provided training in using and implementing thesemodules. The paper presents the motivation behind developing these project based learning(PBL) modules, issues related to implementation and results from student and teacherworkshops.Key wordsProject Based Learning; Workforce Development; STEM Education; Shipbuilding Industry.1. Introduction Old Dominion University, Norfolk State University and Longwood University incollaboration with marine industry

Conference Session

ETD Design I: Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Antonio Soares, Florida A&M Univeristy; Chao Li, Florida A&M University/Florida State University

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Engineering Technology

drinkholding unit. The drink is then dispensed to the strategically parked robot which will thenatomically return to the original location where the user can retrieve the drink. The user canchoose from three beverage choices by pressing 1, 2, or 3 on the remote.IntroductionThe Electronic Engineering Technology Program at our university implemented several yearsago a capstone course intended to capture graduating seniors’ ability to design and implement acomplete project using design methods and tools used in today’s industry. It is a two semestercourse designed to capture many aspects of engineering and to allow the students to integrate theknowledge received over the years in the program. The Senior Design Proposal (EET 4950) isoffered during the

Conference Session

Graduate Education and Undergraduate Research in ET

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wei Zhan P.E., Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

, analog and digital filter design, electronic circuit design, printedcircuit board layout, and feedback control design. The students also helped a faculty member toconduct research work and curricular development. The seamless combination of learning,research, curriculum development, and outreach based on the research projects illustrates theimportance of research with the involvement of undergraduate students.1. IntroductionThe importance of undergraduate research has been studied by many educators over the past twodecades1,12,14,15,19,20,26,27,32. Because of the importance of undergraduate research, NationalScience Foundation has a special program, Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU), tosupport efforts in this area18,21,25. It

Conference Session

Electromechanical Capstone and Design Projects in Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael D. Johnson, Texas A&M University; Ram Prasad Diwakaran, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

procedures would be beneficial.IntroductionComputer-aided design (CAD) tools are ubiquitous in industry; CAD is used throughout thedevelopment process 1. Given the importance of CAD in the engineering process, studentsshould be provided with a knowledge base that allows them to use these powerful tools to theirfull capabilities. Teaching students how to properly model components in CAD requires that theybe taught the strategic knowledge 2, 3 that can easily be adapted to other programs and contexts asopposed to the declarative knowledge focused on a single CAD program 4, 5. This strategicknowledge is associated with CAD expertise 2.Morozov et. al, note that the practices of experts can be examined to help inform educators aboutwhich skills and

Conference Session

Industrial Collaboration and Applications

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Joanne E. DeGroat, Ohio State University

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Engineering Technology

at least the short- to medium-term future [1]. Torespond to the industry needs for FPGA design skills, universities are updating their curriculumwith courses in hardware description languages and programmable logic design. Although mosttraditional electrical and computer engineering programs have updated their curriculum toinclude topics in hardware description language and programmable logic design (FPGA/CPLD),only 19.5 % of 4-year and 16.5 % of 2-year electrical and computer engineering technologyprograms at US academic institutions currently have a curriculum component in hardwaredescription language and programmable logic design [3]. To effectively meet the nextgeneration’s workforce needs, the electrical and computer engineering

Conference Session

Non-Technical Skills in ET

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John M. Robertson, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus

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Engineering Technology

. The format hasan additional advantage of presenting the same compact message to the reader, especially if it isbeing read on a screen or tablet device. Student responses indicate that the project goals arebeing met.Problem statementComplaints about poor student writing skills have been rampant for generations. Effectivecommunication (in all its forms) has been identified by Wagner as one of the seven survivalskills for careers, college and citizenship in the 21st century 1. There is also ample evidencefrom field studies that higher-level communication skills such as the ability to elucidate conceptsthat span many business functions is an essential attribute for promotion to business decision-making roles 2. Of all the forms of communication

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum In Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

S. Sridhara, Middle Tennessee State University

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Engineering Technology

and their mathematicalrepresentation are covered in chapter 2 of our Statics textbook.1 Equilibrium of a particle in two-and three-dimensions are discussed in chapter 3. Students learn to draw the free-body diagramof a particle acted upon by several forces and form the force equilibrium equations. Two-dimensional problems can be solved for the magnitude and/or direction of unknown forces actingon a particle using the analytical method. However three-dimensional problems require thevector method as it is extremely difficult to calculate the angles made by the forces, acting on aparticle, with the x, y and z axis. The vector method involves the calculation of the unit vectorassociated with each force acting on a particle, formulation of the

Conference Session

ETD Design II: Mechanical Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Akbar M. Eslami, Elizabeth City State University

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Engineering Technology

any discrepancies in the geometry as well as dimensions. The outcome of thequality control would be some recommendations for corrections so the part meets perfectly withthe blue print specifications prior to the mass production of the part. These three steps areimplemented in the multi-bladed rotor to inspect the geometry and to compare dimensions withthe blue print specifications. This information is instrumental to understanding why the turbinewas reading different flow rates in two different directions. As depicted in figures 1 and 2, themulti-bladed rotor is mounted in the chamber/ housing of a turbine flow meter and suspended inthe fluid stream on a free-running bearing. The turbine flow meter is a device to measurevolume flow rate of

Conference Session

Recruiting, Retention, and Diversity in Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Omer Farook, Purdue University, Calumet ; Chandra R. Sekhar, Purdue University, Calumet, Department of Technology; Jai P. Agrawal, Purdue University, Calumet; Essaid Bouktache, Purdue University, Calumet; Ashfaq Ahmed P.E., Purdue University, Calumet; Hassan Moghbelli, Isfahan University of Technology, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Texas A&M University, Department of Mathematics

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Engineering Technology

discipline of System Designfrom at least four different perspectives; via: 1) PLD/FPGA centric system design, 2)Microcontroller based Embedded System Design, 3) PC based Network-oriented DistributedSystem Design and 4) DSP based Real-time Processing based System Design1. The hardwarefocus is in the areas of PLD design, Analog Electronics Embedded System design, Electronicfabrication, Biomedical Electronics, Computer Networking, Distributed Systems and DigitalSignal Processing (DSP) .This proposed plan emphasizes on both disciplines (Electrical and Computer EngineeringTechnology and Computer Science), along with a solid math, science and general educationbackground, to enable industry ready students to tackle the challenges of the future. Theproposed

Conference Session

Issues Affecting Engineering Program Development

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jimmy Bill Linn, East Carolina University; Merwan B. Mehta, East Carolina University; Janet Hooper Sanders, East Carolina University

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Engineering Technology

degree in manufacturing technology (BS-MT), which was changed in 2005-06 into a bachelor of science degree in Industrial EngineeringTechnology (BS-IET). This was to weather the discontent of the general public to anythingassociated with manufacturing. During this time, the US peaked in outsourcing manufacturingjobs and this reduced the number of applicants applying to the BS-MT program drastically.During the time when the university was considering the BS-IET program, there was nocalculus-based program in engineering or technology at XXX, and hence it was decided tostructure the BS-IET program based on calculus. The major changes made to the program thenwere to: 1) Remove 4 manufacturing based courses from the curriculum 2) Include a

Conference Session

Non-Technical Skills in ET

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald C. Richter, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

but would take several audits to get the same experience. Following are some of themore common energy saving projects the student works on through the use of case studiesduring the term of the course.The typical industrial lighting systems are described in detail since 30-70% of the energy incommercial building and 5-25% of the energy in industrial plants is in the lighting system.1 Theadvantage and disadvantage of each type of lighting system is discussed and as well as theminimum lighting level standards for various tasks. Energy saving calculations for changingballast/lamp combinations as well as using different lighting schemes are performed.The heating, ventilating and air conditioning system types and configurations found in

Conference Session

Graduate Education and Undergraduate Research in ET

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael J. Dyrenfurth, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mike Murphy, Dublin Institute of Technology; Gary R. Bertoline, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Robert J. Herrick, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kathryne Newton, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Sancho Maria-Ribera, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya; Nuria Castell, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya; James L. Barnes, James Madison University; Matthias Kuder, Freie Universität Berlin; Gareth O'Donnell, Dublin Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

Masters of Science (Technology) from Purdue University and an existing Masters degree from the European partner via which they entered the program (for European students) or which they have choiced (for American students).The project team evolved the graphic provided in Figure 1 to provide an easily under-standable overview of student traffic/flow in this concurrent master’s degree project. [Local tuition waived due to Erasmus agreements] Page 22.402.3 Figure 1. Student Flow in the Concurrent Master’s Degree

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum In Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Derek M. Yip-Hoi, Western Washington University

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Engineering Technology

engineers and technologists. This data must support a broad range of other productdevelopment functions within an enterprise. The need for data management and collaborationhas given birth to Product Data Management (PDM) and more recently Product LifecycleManagement (PLM) technologies. Though logistically challenging to implement within auniversity setting, it can be argued that PDM/PLM should be an integral part of the exposure ofstudents to the CAD/CAM discipline.Skill Set for a CAD/CAM TechnologistTable 1 lists the desired skill set for a technologist in the CAD/CAM discipline. Thisencompasses a broad range of skills that go far beyond the ability to just use the software. Anunderstanding of the central role of this technology in authoring and

Conference Session

Topics Related to Telecommunications

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steve Hsiung, Old Dominion University; Walter F. Deal III, Old Dominion University; Lacides Agustin Osorio, Norfolk Ship Support Activity; Mathew Henderson, Tidewater Community College

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Engineering Technology

discussed herecomply with the FCC emission regulations. The transmitters should not exceed the emissionlimits of the regulations. The available frequency allocations shown in FCC regulation Part 15are identified in Table 1 of the publication and entitled “Part 15 Permitted FrequencyAllocations.” Table 1 shows the frequency bands that may be used are between 38.25 MHz and3.26 GHz and the emission limits for any type of use for a transmitter. The allowable radiatedenergy is stated in the list along with the actual frequencies, emission limits and their uses.Additionally, other applications such as cordless telephones, intermittent control signals, andperiodic transmissions are not included in the Table 1 of Part 15.23. Some of the more

Conference Session

TAC/ABET Related Outcome Based Assessment Methods and Models

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott J. Schneider, University of Dayton

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Engineering Technology

Page 22.453.2cataloged according to its associated course and engineering program. The developed namingconvention for a student assignment is “AAA_BBBBBB_CDD”, where “AAA” represents theacademic semester the material was collected, “BBBBBB” represents the course abbreviation andnumber, “C” represents the assignment type, and “DD” represents the assignment number. Foreach student assignment the instructor completes a coversheet that includes the course materialname using the developed naming convention. The coversheet also indicates which program andABET outcomes the material satisfies. The standard coversheet developed is show in Figure 1,and indicates the approved academic semester and course type abbreviations

Conference Session

Factors Affecting Student Performance

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Muhammad Zafrul Hasan, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

aspects of everyday life – starting from household ovens toprofessional supercomputers. As such, curriculum in electrical, computer, andtelecommunication engineering disciplines incorporate the basics of digital systems as amandatory course. Such courses traditionally contain the design aspects of digital systems.Testing of such systems is seldom covered in those courses 1, 2. However, testing of such rapidlygrowing systems is both complex and costly 3. As a result, it has become an important part of theoverall life cycle of any digital system. Due to its importance and significance in the real world,digital system testing needs to be accommodated in the curriculum of the above mentioneddisciplines. Testing of combinational and sequential