Conference Session

Electromechanical and Manufacturing Curriculum

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Rudisill, Northern Michigan University; Jesse Racine, Northern Michigan University; Tim Nelson, Northern Michigan University; Michael Truscott, Northern Michigan University; Jesse Roberts, Northern Michigan University; David Hedberg, Northern Michigan University

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Engineering Technology

350pounds)The second initiative that inspired the program wasDartmouth’s Formula HYBRID competition whichthey proposed and built a prototype for in 2005-2006.(The first formula HYBRID competition is scheduledfor May 1-3, 2007.) Initially we consideredcompeting in this program, but after someconsideration decided we didn’t have adequate accessto facilities (a track to test the vehicle) or a formulaframe since our SAE club participated in the BAJAcompetition. (The SAE formula competition is aparallel SAE sponsored event in which studentorganizations build essentially miniature Indy-type Figure 1 Car with Original Hydraulic Driverace cars.)Initial Hybrid Conversion during the Spring of 2006The work in the spring semester of 2006 was done by a

Conference Session

Unique Developments in Engineering Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark Ackerman, University of Alberta; Curt Stout, University of Alberta

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Engineering Technology

of a poorly worded project scope. Safety nets are built in: each project is screenedfor an appropriate level of difficulty and the students have a “scope knob” (discussed later) thatthey can turn in the event they find themselves in trouble.The first contact with a potential industrial sponsor brings with it many questions about thenature of the course and projects as well as about intellectual property. Scope issues are dealtwith by sending the “client” a template for a project proposal, shown in Figure 1. Thiscommunication is done via email to “test the connection” between the students and the clientsand to make sure that they are able to deal with word processing files and the like. There haveonly been problems on a couple of occasions

Conference Session

Issues Affecting Engineering Technology Program Development

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Engineering Technology

with expertise in the major areascomprising the alternative energy field so that a balanced perspective would be developed in theconsensus building process.The first round of the Delphi study started with an open ended questionnaire mailed via emailasking the panel of experts to respond to three general questions as follows: Page 12.33.2 1. What major areas constitute the areas that need to be considered relative to educating students about Alternative energies? 2. What alternative energy technological developments and implementations are likely to occur in the next 5, 10, 15, and 20 years? 3. What major

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nancy Denton, Purdue University; Joseph Fuehne, Purdue University-Columbus; Henry Kraebber, Purdue University; Timothy Cooley, Purdue University-New Albany; Joseph Dues, Purdue University-New Albany

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Engineering Technology

improvement of the program and program assessment. Eachprogram (by campus and by discipline) has its own ABET coordinator, who worked withtheir faculty to prepare detailed spreadsheet maps that show how the specific outcomecriteria from ABET Criterion 2, items a-k, are covered by the stated educational programoutcomes and the links back to specific courses and activities. It is the coordinators’responsibility to ensure program assessment and evaluation is ongoing, while all facultymembers strive to deliver the best engineering technology programs possible.Figure 1 presents a graphical representation of the linkages within the MET Department’sEducational Processes, while figure 2 shows a representative mapping of programoutcomes to Criterion 2, items

Conference Session

Multimedia and Distance Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roger Owensby, Bluefield State College; Akhtar Safder, Bluefield State College; Bruce Mutter, Bluefield State College

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Engineering Technology

willexamine development of marketing strategies and propose market pricing for tuition and feesrequired by the program.1. IntroductionThe CART Course Management System (CMS) was developed by the Center for AppliedResearch & Technology, Inc. established on 28 July 1998 to enhance the competitive position ofBluefield State College for applied research opportunities in the current environment for researchand development; promote the general economic development of the region; expedite andsimplify the acquisition and utilization of research contracts; improve technology transfer; andlink applied scientific research and technological advancements to economic development of theState of West Virginia.The Mining Engineering Technology (MIET

Conference Session

Professional Development and Scholarship

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Khan, DeVry University; Gene Gloeckner, Colorado State University; George Morgan, Colorado State University

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Engineering Technology

self-reported technical competency (effect size is medium). Student GPA failed to reveal any significant relationships with faculty commitment to student success (FCSS).I. Introduction Predicting the success of students engaged in higher education is important. Manymodels have been developed to predict student success in chosen fields of study, as wellas at the chosen college or university. Success in education has been linked to a variety ofintellectual and non-cognitive skills 1-9.II. Purpose of the StudyThe purpose of this research project was to explore the relationship between students’perceptions of the importance of faculty commitment to student success and their self-reported learning and success. The research

Conference Session

Best Practices in Industrial Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Regena Scott, Purdue University; Edie Schmidt, Purdue University; Kathryne Newton, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

andthey are more likely to use their skills in a leadership capacity.Students majoring in Industrial Technology and Industrial Distribution most oftenfind themselves employed in transportation, logistics and warehousing industries.These industries are fast growing industries (see Table 1) and in their idealemployee would have a detailed understanding of the inner working of industryprocesses and procedures and experience. 2004 Logistics, Transporation, Storage & Transporation, Warehousing & Storage Distribution Employment Figures Predicted Employment Growth 2004 & 2012 100,000 700,000

Conference Session

Capstone Projects and Experiential Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tianrui Bai, Southwest Jiaotong University; Jinwen Zhu, Missouri Western State University; Virendra Varma, Missouri Western State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2007-1755: CHARACTERISTICS OF CAPSTONE DESIGN PROJECTS ATUNIVERSITIES IN US AND CHINA: AN ANALYSISTianrui Bai, Southwest Jiaotong UniversityJinwen Zhu, Missouri Western State UniversityVirendra Varma, Missouri Western State University Page 12.353.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Characteristics of Capstone Design Projects at Universities in US and China: An AnalysisAbstractThe objectives of the capstone or other integrating experiences in the engineering andtechnology curriculums are to: 1. Pull together the various diverse elements of thecurriculum, and 2. Develop student competencies in problem-solving utilizing bothtechnical and

Conference Session

Best Practices in Industrial Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryne Newton, Purdue University; Edie Schmidt, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

management involves the physical, information, and financial flows to meetcustomer demand and maximize profit.1 The SCMT Lab utilizes demonstration andsimulation activities that allow students to manipulate equipment and products in a “workingwarehouse” space. Additionally the SCMT lab allows students to simulate the supply chainactivities and information that flow between manufacturers, supplier and distributor partners,and industrial end users. A key challenge for faculty teaching in the SCMT Lab has beenthe development of instructional materials that are appropriate for teaching “hands on”applications of application software and various technologies that will illustrate the supplychain concepts being taught in the class.Distribution management

Conference Session

Simulation and Virtual Instrumentation

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sorraya Khiewnavawongsa, Purdue University; Ron Leong, Purdue University; Edie Schmidt, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

communicate back to an instructor. In this study, the real-time methodwas performed to improve the communication. Pre-test, post-tests and surveys were conductedto evaluate if there was a significant difference between distant learning through Adobe ConnectProfessional and traditional classroom.Introduction The student’s ability to learn was measured using three dimensions: (1) ability to retaininformation, (2) ability to comprehend information, and (3) ability to meaningfully apply theknowledge. In a previous study, we were able to establish that there was no statistical differencein the learning progress between the group of students who attended a Material RequirementPlanning (MRP) class virtually and the group of students who attended the

Conference Session

Manufacturing Capstone and Design Projects

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sorraya Khiewnavawongsa, Purdue University; Kathryne Newton, Purdue University; Edie Schmidt, Purdue University; Patrick Green, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

just the companies. The students, faculty,and companies all benefit from such partnerships, educationally and economically. 1, 5 Thepurpose of this paper is to share the results of a follow-up study with an industry partner, and tovalidate the benefit of collaboration between educational institute and industry. The first studywas implemented in 2005 to identify customer perceptions related to key success factors for thetrucking industry in general and the company in particular. The survey was conducted by PurdueUniversity senior and graduate students, and was designed to collect customer responses rating acombination of qualitative and quantitative questions.This study is the follow-up project of the previous study.6 For consistency, the

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Civil and Architectural Engineering Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vernon Lewis, Old Dominion University; Carol Considine, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

MinorsThis CET program has traditionally recommended either the Mechanical EngineeringTechnology (MET) minor or the Engineering Management (ENMA) minor. The requirementsfor each minor are given in Table 1 below. All courses are three credit hours: Table 1 MET Minor Engineering Management Minor MET 305 – Fundamentals of Mechanics ENMA 301 – Engineering Management MET 300 – Thermodynamics ENMA 302- Engineering Economics MET 310 - Dynamics ENMA 401 – Project Management ENMA 420 – Statistical Concepts in Engineering MET 330 – Fluid Mechanics

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in Engineering Technology

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kari Clase, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

for college graduates who have knowledge of life-science-basedproducts and processes. There have been numerous reports of current and projectedshortages of human resources possessing the required knowledge in the growingindustry.1 As reported in the meeting summary for the Pan-Organizational Summit onthe U.S. Science and Engineering Workforce, technical skills combined with a strong Page 12.368.2math and science background and integrated with problem-solving, critical-thinking, andteamwork skills are sorely needed by modern manufacturing as well as by other sectors.2The need for an educated workforce in biotechnology manufacturing also exists

Conference Session

Factors Affecting Student Performance

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ifte Choudhury

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Engineering Technology

Science, Gender, Homework, Quiz,Student PerformanceIntroduction“In college classrooms throughout the country, seats are empty. Although students havepaid large amounts of money to enroll in courses that they must pass to graduate fromcollege, many students do not attend class regularly” (Moore, 2005, p. 26)1. Studentabsenteeism is an important issue in institutes of higher learning here in the US. Classattendances, at least in practice, are optional in most schools. Although instructors havedifferent outlook and policies toward attendance, most of them would like them to attendthe classes to maintain a vibrant teaching-learning atmosphere.The author encountered a similar situation at a university in Bangladesh while offering acourse on materials

Conference Session

Non-Technical Skills in ET

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Irene Ferrara, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona; Rebecca Maguda, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona; Andrew Vavreck, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona

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Engineering Technology

, Rebecca Maguda, and the EMET ProgramCoordinator, Irene Ferrara, worked cooperatively from February through May 2006 to developtopics for a one-credit course intended for advanced standing EMET students, in order to helpprepare them for the process of securing employment as well as succeeding in industry. Theoriginal syllabus for the course can be found in Appendix 1.Course ImplementationIn fall of 2006, eleven senior BSEMET students participated in the first offering of theEngineering Business Skills course. The class met for 75 minutes twice per week, for half of thesemester. During the first three weeks of class, students engaged in a variety of activitiesintended to prepare them for the Fall Career Fair at The Pennsylvania State University

Conference Session

Recruiting, Retention and Diversity in Engineering Technology

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Irene Ferrara, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona; Andrew Vavreck, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona

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Engineering Technology

Engineering Technology programs before any effort wasconcentrated in this area, and the rate of attrition.Data was compiled to determine where the students who completed ED&G 100 in each year ofinterest were two years later. Numbers are reported in Table 1 for students who completedED&G 100 in five different academic years – Fall 2000/Spring 2001, Fall 2001/Spring 2002,Fall 2002/Spring 2003, Fall 2003/Spring 2004, and Fall 2004/Spring 2005. In each case, thenumbers listed indicate the status of the students two years later. So, for example, for studentswho completed ED&G 100 in Fall 2000/Spring 2001, data has been collected to report theirsituations in Fall 2002. The number of students enrolled at University Park in College ofEngineering

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum Innovations

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shannon Sweeney, Pennsylvania State University-Erie; Richard Englund, Pennsylvania State University-Erie; Robert Edwards, Pennsylvania State University-Erie

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Engineering Technology

FA05 FA06 1 a -2 17.0 23.9 13.2 19.2 30.4 55.2 b 2 36.2 54.3 68.4 (-100

Conference Session

Non-Technical Skills in ET

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Robertson, Arizona State University; Richard Newman, Arizona State University

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Engineering Technology

was easy to replicate in an academic department. Componentswere cheap and the design skills were well-suited to undergraduate teaching in anyElectronics Technology department. However, electronics in that form has effectivelydisappeared so the provocative question is, “how have the discipline skills being taught inhigher education institutions changed to match the new generation of job requirements?”The technology change has been driven by the effects of increasing integration ofelectronic functions on silicon. The inexorable progress of Moore’s law 1 has allowed arelatively small number of companies around the world to produce powerful electronicfunctions that deliver super-computer performance on a single chip. The product is alsodelivered

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Industrial Technology

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ghassan Ibrahim, Bloomsburg University; Jeremy Sensenig, Bloomsburg University

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Engineering Technology

reader) RF link. The RFID system consideredin this paper operates in modulated backscatter mode, operating at the UHF frequency of 915MHz, which is the US standard3; Figure 1 is a block diagram representation of an RFID systemoperating in backscatter mode. P1 Reader Transmitted P’ 1 CHIP (915 MHz) Carrier Variable Load

Conference Session

ECET Curriculum

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Omar Zia, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Engineering Technology

the umbrella of different disciplines (electrical, mechanical,industrial and manufacturing) is differentiated by the applications, which support itsintroduction. In electrical engineering technology, control is characterized by its relationship tocircuits and systems, to signal processing and instrumentation.A useful structure for analysis of control education is provided by the National ScienceFoundation / IEEE Control System Society workshop.NSF/ CSS of IEEE Recommendations 1. Provide Practical experience in control systems engineering to first-year students to stimulate future interest and introduce fundamental notion like feedback and the system approach to engineering. 2. Encourage the development of new courses and course

Conference Session

Factors Affecting Student Performance

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Devine, University of Notre Dame - College of Engineering

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Engineering Technology

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum Innovations

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raju Dandu, Kansas State University at Salina; Masud Hassan, Kansas State University at Salina; John DeLeon, Kansas State University at Salina

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Engineering Technology

as to be taken by them in the future years (verticalconnectivity), and the importance of brains-on hands-on approach to engineering technologyeducation.It was the high-pitched high-tech era of early eighties that prompted the faculty to take a totallyfresh look at the program. Increasingly expanding the knowledge base in all fields and theexpensive high-tech related applications on the one hand and the shrinking financial resources onthe other demanded innovative and creative ways to come up with feasible solutions if theteaching and learning process was to continue to be meaningful. The so called ‘OptimizedComputer-aided Teaching And Learning’ (O.C.T.A.L)1 concept was developed. This neededpulling down of several isolating and turf

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in Engineering Technology

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Massoud Moussavi, California Polytechnic State University

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Engineering Technology

androuting in cheap designs. While optics has become a vitalpart of electronics, it has unfortunately been absent in mostfour-year college/university engineering technologyprograms. The Electronic and Computer EngineeringTechnology (ECET) program at California StatePolytechnic University - Pomona (CalPoly-Pomona) hasrecognized this deficiency and in order to help alleviate thisproblem joined the NSF funded PHOTON2 project (1). ThePHOTON2 project is a New England Board of HigherEducation (NEBHE) sponsored program (2). By workingclosely with NEBHE, ECET program developed a seniorlevel photonic course using modified PHOTON2 materialsand laboratory experiments. This course uses optical andlaser components and equipment supplied by PHOTON2project. This

Conference Session

Recruiting, Retention and Diversity in Engineering Technology

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca Blust, University of Dayton; Mark Patterson, University of Dayton

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Engineering Technology

articulation agreements with Nanjing University andShanghai Normal University for Law, Engineering, and Engineering Technology.1 One of thesearticulation agreements involves accepting mainland Chinese students as transfer students intoManufacturing and Electronic Engineering Technology programs and integrating them intoJunior/Senior level classes. University of Dayton faculties have been teaching classes both in the USand in China. The University of Dayton currently has Chinese undergraduate students in theirprogram currently experiencing their senior year in technical classes. The students also participated Page 12.916.3in an English

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Industrial Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ranjeet Agarwala, East Carolina University; Tarek Abdel-Salam; Mohammed Faruqi, Texas A&M University-Kingsville

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Engineering Technology

, compressors, heat exchangers and piping systems.The semester is covered over a time period of fourteen academic weeks. The lecture isbroken into two parts. The first part deals with the principles and applications of thermalsystems followed by fluid systems. Table 1 provides the details of laboratory componentsalong with the hardware and software used to achieve the objectives.The course is designed to achieve several objectives. Upon completion of this courseeach student should be able to: • Develop a basic understanding of thermodynamics. • Define the thermal efficiency, second law efficiency, and energy availability. • Develop an intuitive understanding of how to apply the first and the second law of thermodynamics to different

Conference Session

Manufacturing Engineering Technology Curriculum

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandra Furterer, East Carolina University; Sandra Furterer, University of Central Florida

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Engineering Technology

Colleges and Universities issued areport that identifies four essential learning outcomes that graduates should possess: 1) a broadbase of knowledge across multiple disciplines; intellectual and practical skills such as teamworkand problem-solving; a sense of personal and social responsibility, including ethical reasoning;and experience applying what they learn to real-world problems. [4] Teaching Six Sigma with a Page 12.906.2project experience can help students gain the teamwork and problem-solving skills, andexperience applying what they learn to real-world problems. Focusing the projects oncommunity-based organizations can provide a sense of

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education in Engineering Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sean Falkowski, University of Dayton

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Engineering Technology

technology disciplines. Also the business aspect would be developed as wellas how government regulations influence automotive design. This paper will describe theprocess of developing this class as well as some of the details and how it relates to a multi-disciplinary engineering technology program.IntroductionAlan Greenspan in September of 2000 talked about the skills needed in automotive jobs. Thisemphasized the importance of the automotive industry in the United States.1 Mercedes-Benz Page 12.1524.2has invested money into automotive education at the high school level.2 Tennessee is investingon a state level a large amount of money in developing

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum Innovations

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Randy Shih, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

first finite element analysis course, which was offered as anelective. It was agreed among the faculty of the MET program that the course would be anapplied finite element analysis course, to expose the students to the use of a modern tool foranalysis. The course was to cover the basic theoretical derivations of FEA procedures, and alsohands-on experience in using a commercially available Finite Element Analysis package. Due tothe limitation of the computer hardware and software, the course covered one dimensional (1-D)and two dimensional (2-D) linear static structural analyses. Two years later, the MET departmentdecided to integrate the finite element analysis course as a required course for the METcurriculum.In 1994, with the help of several

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lynn Kelly, New Mexico State University; Michael Morrell, New Mexico State University; Thomas Jenkins, New Mexico State University

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Engineering Technology

post to their own course surveys. This wasaccomplished by a two step method. First was to gather a listing of each student in each courseusing their WebCT login names. A table was created, such as Table 1, that would mark thecourse in which each student was enrolled. Microsoft Excel® pivot table feature was used toimplement this step. userID ET 182 ET 276 ET 398 ET 444 jsmith 1 sfield 1 1 mdoe 1 Table 1.Using the import content feature in WebCT, the table was implemented. The second step was toset the survey modules selective release setting. The release is based on the

Conference Session

Industrial Collaborations and Applications

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lawrence Wolf, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

student confidentiality; lessons learnedregarding proprietary issues; reportage; and the seminar process.The paper concludes with a list of the strengths, weaknesses, threats, and opportunitiesencountered by students doing their capstone experiences on the job at the sites where they areemployed.IntroductionThe reasons for industry participation in student projects were legitimized by the NationalAcademy of Science with the statement, “Capstone design faculty increasingly seek corporatesponsorship and involvement in senior projects, recognizing the value for students in respondingto “real-world” needs, expectations, and constraints.”1 Recently several fine engineeringtechnology papers have appeared in the ASEE literature on the involvement of