Conference Session

Capstone and Design Projects

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hassan Moghbelli, Texas A7M University

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Engineering Technology

done several projects in the area of electrical drives, power electronics, and hybrid electric vehicles. He served as the Head of the School of Railway Engineering at IUST from 2000-2002. He served as a consultant at Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District from 1991-1993 and at Isfahan and Tehran Regional Metro Companies from 1993-2002. He has directed several projects in the areas of electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles. He also was a Research Associate in the Advanced Vehicle Systems Research Program in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Texas A&M University from 2002 to 2004. Furthermore, he suc- cessfully implemented the Hybrid Electric Vehicles on a Saypa mini bus, which was

Conference Session

Capstone Projects and Experiential Learning

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott James Schneider, University of Dayton; Seth Jarek Peterson, University of Dayton

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Engineering Technology

AC 2012-4807: UTILIZING A SYSTEM-ON-CHIP PROJECT AS A CAP-STONE EXPERIENCE IN A MICROPROCESSORS COURSEProf. Scott James Schneider, University of Dayton Scott J. Schneider is an Associate Professor of electronic and computer engineering technology at the University of Dayton. Schneider has extensive industrial experience in the areas of software development, embedded real-time system design, and automotive technologies. He also performs research in the areas of computer and software engineering pedagogy.Mr. Seth Jarek Peterson, University of Dayton Seth J. Peterson is a fifth-year undergraduate student of electronic and computer engineering technology at the University of Dayton. Peterson has experience in the areas

Conference Session

Capstone Projects and Experiential Learning

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Salahuddin Qazi, State University of New York, Institute of Technology; Robert C. Decker, Mohawk Valley Community College

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Engineering Technology

doped amplifiers, wireless security, and nanotech- nology for wireless communications. He is a member of ASEE and a Senior Life Member of IEEE.Mr. Robert C. Decker, Mohawk Valley Community College Robert Decker is a professor in the Center for Math, Physical Science, Engineering, and Applied Tech- nology at Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica, N.Y. He holds a master’s degree in electrical engineering and is a member of IEEE. Decker was a Co-principal Investigator in the NSF-CCLI project ”Instructional Laboratory for Visualization & Manipulation of Nanoscale Components for Engineering Technology Students” with Professor Salahuddin Qazi of the SUNY Institute of Technology, Utica-Rome

Conference Session

Capstone and Design Projects

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Malini Natarajarathinam, Texas A&M University; Norm Clark, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2012-3293: PROJECT-BASED LEARNING FOR A CLASS ON MANUFACTURER-DISTRIBUTOR RELATIONSHIPSDr. Malini Natarajarathinam, Texas A&M UniversityMr. Norm Clark, Texas A&M University Page 25.1082.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 PROJECT BASED LEARNING FOR A CLASS ON MANUFACTURER-DISTRIBUTOR RELATIONSHIPSIntroduction In today’s world where students have grown up in the Internet age, “relationships” and“being connected” have taken on different meanings from the past. In businesses, especially inBusiness to Business (B2B) scenarios, strategic relationships are very significant. So

Conference Session

Manufacturing Capstone and Design Projects

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed D. Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University; Rachel Klapper, Middle Tennessee State University; Sandi Hyde, Middle Tennessee State University

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Engineering Technology

has performed extensive research and pub- lished numerous technical papers. He has secured over one million dollars in the form of both internal and external grants and research funding. This funding has come from several organizations, including the Tennessee Department of Transportation and the National Science Foundation. Dr. Foroudastan is the faculty advisor, coordinator, and primary fundraiser for EVP teams entering national research project competitions such as the Formula SAE Collegiate Competition, the Baja SAE Race, the SolarBike Rayce, the Great Moonbuggy Race, and the Solar Boat Collegiate Competition. For his concern for and dedication to his students, Dr. Foroudastan received MTSU awards such as

Conference Session

Manufacturing Capstone and Design Projects

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Fleishman, Western Washington University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-43: TO WELDOR NOT TO WELD - EVALUATION OF AN UN-DERGRADUATE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY WELDING AND FAB-RICATION COURSESteven Fleishman, Western Washington University Steven Fleishman is currently an Assistant Professor at Western Washington University in the Engineering Technology Department, and Vehicle Research Institute. He has more than twenty years of experience in automotive drivetrain R&D, and is currently engaged in a hybrid bus research project with his undergrad- uate student team and industrial partners. Page 22.1530.1 c American Society for Engineering Education

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

has been identified in much of the relatedliterature is that engineers need a broader skill set than is currently contained in the coreengineering curricula. Key skill deficiencies that have been identified include creative thinking,entrepreneurship, and the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary groups.For the past 3 years, a project at Youngstown State University dubbed the CooperativeLaboratory (CoLab) has brought together students from STEM and the Fine and Performing Artsto work on challenging design problems. Through the CoLab project, engineeringtechnology students have been able to work on real-world, open ended projects with bothtechnical and non-technical constraints. Thus far, initial development of the program has

Conference Session

Manufacturing Capstone and Design Projects

Collection

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

technology centers. 2. ENGT 3190 3D Laser Scanning and Reverse Engineering (3). Prerequisite: ENGT 3130 (1st AM course) The course will introduce reverse engineering, operating principles of 3D scanning, and applications of 3D laser scanners. Students will apply knowledge of 3D scanners for reverse engineering and direct digital fabrication purposes. 3. ENGT 4130 Additive Manufacturing Applications (3). Prerequisite: ENGT 3190 (2nd AM course) This is a project based course. Each team will design a product that is difficult or impossible to fabricate using SM technology, and then utilize the AM technologies available in the lab to fabricate the product. Students will search current AM R & D and application information

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

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

8IET 45100 or Production Cost Analysis or 3 TECH 49700 Senior Design Project 2IT 45000 Monetary AnalysisOLS 45000 Project Management 3 Technical Selective * 3 Technical Selective * 3 Technical Selective * 3COM 30300 or Intercultural Communication or 3 Selective Global, Cultural, or Diversity 3COM 31400 Adv Presentational Speaking Free Elective 3 Free Elective 3TECH 49600 Senior Design Project Proposal 1*Technical Selectives are intended for ConcentrationTable 1: Engineering Technology Plan of StudyThe ET plan of study fulfills the

Conference Session

Manufacturing Capstone and Design Projects

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel P. Johnson, Rochester Institute of Technology; Rebecca Dobbs, Rochester Institute of Technology; Changfeng Ge, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

Conference Session

Capstone & Senior Design Projects

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University; Jay R. Porter, Texas A&M University; Kristina Rojdev, NASA; Daniel Carrejo, NASA; Anthony J. Colozza

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Engineering Technology

) degrees in in- dustrial engineering from Texas A&M University. His education and research interests include project management, innovation and entrepreneurship, and embedded product/system development.Dr. Jay R Porter P.E., Texas A&M University Jay R. Porter joined the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University in 1998 and is currently the Program Director for the Electronics Program. He received the BS degree in electrical engineering (1987), the MS degree in physics (1989), and the Ph.D. in electrical engineering (1993) from Texas A&M University. His areas of interest in research and education include product development, analog/RF electronics

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

AC 2007-653: NSF-FUNDED PHOTON-2 PROJECT AND COURSEDEVELOPMENT IN PHOTONICSMassoud Moussavi, California Polytechnic State University An associate professor of ELectronic and Computer Engineering Technology at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, Engineering Technology Department Page 12.1113.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 NSF Funded PHOTON-2 project and course development in photonicsAbstract: In recent years, optical electronics and lasers havebeen widely employed in various realms of the electronicsindustry such as bioengineering, communication, CNC

Conference Session

Capstone and Senior Design in Electrical and Computer ET

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Grant Richards, Purdue University; John Denton, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1976: A STUDENT-SELECTED TEAM-BASED CAPSTONE PROJECT INRF COMMUNICATIONSGrant Richards, Purdue University Grant Richards is a doctoral candidate in the College of Technology at Purdue University. He currently serves as a graduate instructor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology department. His research interests include pedagogy supporting math\physics constructs, visualization tools and RF electronics.John Denton, Purdue University John Denton is an Associate Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology in the Purdue University, College of Technology in West Lafayette, Indiana. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University

Conference Session

Project-Based Student Learning: Part II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jay Porter, Texas A&M University; Joseph Morgan, Texas A&M University; Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

Joseph A. Morgan has over 20 years of military and industry experience in electronics and telecommunications systems engineering. He joined the Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution Department in 1989 and has served as the Program Director of the Electronics and Telecommunications Programs and as the Associate Department Head for Operations. He received his BS degree in electrical engineering (1975) from California State University, Sacramento, and his MS (1980) and DE (1983) degrees in industrial engineering from Texas A&M University. His education and research interests include project management, innovation and entrepreneurship, and embedded product/system development.Wei Zhan

Conference Session

Recruitment and Retention in Engineering Technology Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Mohamad Mustafa, Savannah State University; Lin Shinemin, Savannah State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-565: AN INTEGRATED PROJECT-BASED COURSE IN MATHEMATICSAND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYAsad Yousuf, Savannah State UniversityMohamad Mustafa, Savannah State UniversityLin Shinemin, Savannah State University Page 14.199.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 An Integrated Project-based Course in Mathematics and Engineering TechnologyAbstractEngineering Technology faculty regularly encounter undergraduates takingcourses in their professional field of study who lack adequate preparation inmathematics. Research indicates that students face difficulties in the applicationof mathematical concepts in engineering and technology. There appears to

Conference Session

Capstone and Senior Design in Engineering Technology

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ivana Milanovic, University of Hartford; Tom Eppes, University of Hartford

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-30: SENIOR DESIGN PROJECTS FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY:ISSUES, BENEFITS, AND TRADE-OFFSIvana Milanovic, University of Hartford Ivana Milanovic is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture at the University of Hartford. She received her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Polytechnic Institute of NYU, NY and M.S. and B.S. from University of Belgrade, Serbia.Tom Eppes, University of Hartford Tom Eppes is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture at the University of Hartford. He holds Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Electrical

Conference Session

Critical issues in IT and IET: Focus Group

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vladimir Genis, Drexel University; Michael Mauk, Drexel University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-77: A LABORATORY- AND PROJECT-BASED COURSE IN LEAN SIXSIGMA NANOMANUFACTURINGVladimir Genis, Drexel University Dr. Vladimir Genis is an Associate Professor and Applied Engineering Technology Program Director in Goodwin College, Drexel University received Ph. D. in Physics and Mathematics. Dr. Genis taught and developed graduate and undergraduate courses in physics, electronics, biomedical engineering, and acoustics. His research interests include ultrasound wave propagation and scattering, ultrasound imaging, electronic instrumentation, piezoelectric transducers, and engineering education. Results of his research work were published in scientific journals and presented at the

Conference Session

Design in Manufacturing

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wangping Sun, Oregon Institute of Technology; John Anderson, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

in such diverse industries as commercial printing, small arms, paper and non-woven consumer products and building materials. He came to Oregon Tech from Purdue University, where he taught in the Computer Integrated Manufacturing Engineering Technology and Mechanical Engineering Technology programs. His specialties are machine design and systems integration for manufacturing. He has one patent and many professional publications. Page 11.1218.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Teaching Plant Design/Material Handling by Project-based Approach

Conference Session

A Technology Potpourri III

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mustafa Shraim, Ohio University; Neil Littell, Ohio University

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Engineering Technology

optimize operations. Other research interests include the Deming System of Profound Knowledge (SoPK), developing continuous improvement programs as well as sustainable management systems based on ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and other international standards. He has over 20 years of industrial experience in the quality management field as a quality engineer, corporate quality manager, consultant and trainer. His experience is extensive in quality management systems as wells as Lean and Six Sigma methods. In addition, he coached and mentored Green & Black Belts on process improvement projects in the manufacturing and service industries. Dr. Shraim is a Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) & a Certified Six Sigma

Conference Session

ET Pedagogy II

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Junkun Ma, Sam Houston State University; Keith L. Coogler, Sam Houston State University

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #26950Learning-by-Doing: Development of Project-Based Manufacturing CoursesDr. Junkun Ma, Sam Houston State University Dr. Junkun Ma is currently an Associate Professor of Engineering Technology at Sam Houston State University (SHSU). He teaches courses in areas related to product design, manufacturing processes, CAD, and HVAC. His research interests include finite element method (FEM) based numerical simulation, heat transfer and fluid dynamics with application to alternative energy, and engineering education.Dr. Keith L. Coogler, Sam Houston State University Dr. Keith L. Coogler is an instructor of engineering

Conference Session

Issues in Mechanical Engineering Technology I

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maher Shehadi, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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Engineering Technology

electrical and systems. He has conducted several projects to reduce carbon dioxide and other building emission impacts by evaluating and improving the energy practices through the integration of sustainable systems with existing systems. His current research focuses on engaging and educating students in sustainable and green buildings’ design and energy conservation. He is currently investigating various ways to reduce energy consumption in office buildings. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Project Based Guided Learning for Machine Elements Design CourseAbstractProject based learning (PBL) technique was adopted in Machine Elements Design course tomotivate students enrolled in

Conference Session

A Technology Potpourri I

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Emin Yilmaz P.E., University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Gary Harding, GKD-USA, INC.

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Engineering Technology

deep and targeted materials cost ofthe unit was $300. The design project was assigned to two Mechanical Engineering Technologystudents as their second design project for the senior level "ETME 475-Mechanical SystemsDesign" course. As final designs, one student used steam; the other one used hot water to heatsoil. A canister steam system was purchased and used as steam generator and an available 20-galelectric heater was used as water heater.Limited soil temperature measurements were done with steam sterilizer, in a trash can filled withsoil. Steam was injected into soil in four locations and soil temperatures, at five locations, wererecorded by the student. Field testing was done by the first author and it was found quiteeffective in growing

Conference Session

Integrating Curriculum and Labs in ET Programs

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ciaran McGoldrick, Trinity College, Dublin; Smita Shivaram, Trinity College, Dublin; Meriel Huggard, Bucknell Univeristy and Trinity, College Dublin

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Engineering Technology

technologiesand systems with modern engineering practice.One of the more exciting additions to the range of inexpensive robotic technologies is unmannedaerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones. Drones have a wide range of real-world applications and thefull potential of these devices has yet to be explored by either industry or educators.Drones have an enormous capacity to engage students and facilitate classroom learning. Dronesoffer a challenging platform for existing engineering design modules where students facechallenges in electronics, control, programming and project management.However, one of the challenges facing educators is how to integrate drones within their courses ina meaningful way; so that UAVs are not viewed as mere toys, but as devices that

Conference Session

Hands-on Active Learning

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Randy Shih, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #13155A Hands-on Project approach to Teaching Solid ModelingProf. Randy Shih, Oregon Institute of Technology Randy Shih is a Professor in the Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering and Technology Department at Oregon Institute of Technology. He worked as a design engineer in the automobile sector prior to starting his teaching career in 1984. He has over 30 years of experiences in the areas of CAD/CAE; and he is the author of fifteen CAD/CAE textbooks that are currently being used by many universities and colleges in North America

Conference Session

Student Recruitment and Retention in ET Programs

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert J Durkin, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #11262Summer Industrial Projects Program (SiPP) Drives Engineering TechnologyStudent RetentionProf. Robert J Durkin, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis Mr. Durkin teaches courses in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Technology; including the capstone design and independent study projects. He serves as a Faculty Senator and earned the 2013 Outstanding Teacher Award. He has over 25 years of engineering and manufacturing experience including; design, project management, and various engineering, research and manufacturing leadership roles. He has been awarded two US patents. He is an alumnus of

Conference Session

ET Pedagogy II

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sudhir Shrestha, Sonoma State University; Farid Farahmand, Sonoma State University

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #22474Introducing Project-based Engineering Laboratory to Non-engineering Un-dergraduate StudentsDr. Sudhir Shrestha, Sonoma State University Dr. Shrestha is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Science at Sonoma State Uni- versity, Rohnert Park, CA. He received his Ph.D. degree from Louisiana Tech University and Bachelor’s degree from Kathmandu University.Dr. Farid Farahmand, Sonoma State University Farid Farahmand is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Science at Sonoma State University, CA, where he teaches Advanced Networking and Digital Systems. He is also the director

Conference Session

ET Pedagogy II

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Carmen Cioc, University of Toledo; John B. Napp, University of Toledo; Sorin Cioc, University of Toledo; Noela A. Haughton

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #29596Incorporating Information Literacy in MET Design Project: PilotImplementationDr. Carmen Cioc, The University of Toledo Dr. Carmen Cioc is Associate Professor in the Engineering Technology Department, College of Engineer- ing, at the University of Toledo. She received her Master in Aerospace Engineering from The University Politehnica of Bucharest, her Master in Physics - Professional in Photovoltaics, and her Ph.D. in Engi- neering, in the field of thermal sciences, from The University of Toledo.Prof. John B. Napp, The University of Toledo John has been the Engineering Librarian at the University of Toledo

Conference Session

ECET Curriculum

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Goodmann, Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne

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Engineering Technology

AC 2007-1032: A SOFTWARE-DEFINED RADIO PROJECT FOR FIRST-YEARECET STUDENTSPeter Goodmann, Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne PETER E. GOODMANN, P.E. is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at IPFW. He earned his BS degree in Electrical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and his MS degree in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University. He has worked for 28 years in industry and education, and is a member of the IEEE and the ASEE. Page 12.116.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 A Software-Defined Radio Project for

Conference Session

Student Learning and Teamwork

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Troy Harding, Kansas State University-Salina

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Engineering Technology

AC 2007-2924: BENEFITS AND STRUGGLES OF USING LARGE TEAMPROJECTS IN CAPSTONE COURSESTroy Harding, Kansas State University-Salina Page 12.304.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Benefits and Struggles of Using Large Team Projects in Capstone CoursesAbstractComputer System Technology graduates should have strong conceptual and practical knowledgeas well as being able to work collaboratively at all levels of software development. One way tobring this all together is by using a capstone course involving a major semester-long teamproject.This paper will describe and compare the projects used in our capstone courses over the