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

Capstone and Senior Design in Electrical and Computer ET

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Patrick, Texas A&M University; Clint Vigil, Texas A&M University; Ryan Beasley, Texas A&M University; Ben Zoghi, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-1418: STUDENT DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF A TACTILEDISPLAY WITH THREE-DIMENSIONAL MOVEMENTSAndrew Patrick, Texas A&M UniversityClint Vigil, Texas A&M UniversityRyan Beasley, Texas A&M UniversityBen Zoghi, Texas A&M University Page 14.1081.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Student Design and Development of a Tactile Display with Three Dimensional MovementsAbstractThis paper describes a senior-level class project in which two Electronics EngineeringTechnology undergraduates designed and implemented a novel tactile display. The displayconsists of four pins, each attached to a platform moved by three servos. The

Conference Session

Project-Based Student Learning: Part I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University

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Engineering Technology

prime example of a modified and extremely successful PL-TL program. MTSUengineering and engineering technology students voluntarily participate in the EVP as anexciting and challenging academic supplement, and some seniors within the program also useelements of the projects for their capstone research course6. This program is currently comprisedof five different student projects: Moonbuggy, Solar Vehicle, SAE Formula One, SAE MiniBaja, and Solar Boat. Instead of the original, established PL-TL model which has beenimplemented to improve classroom progression, the EVP includes real-world simulation andimplements its own unique style which is designed to encourage upper level college students

Conference Session

Projects & Partnerships Result in Student Learning

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Linda Wanless, Michigan Technological University; Scott Amos, Michigan Technological University; John Irwin, Michigan Technological University; David Wanless, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Technology

BottleBot can be referenced in Appendix A Figure 2. Videos of the robotcan also be seen on YouTube.com and Geekologie.com along with an equally impressive Legobottle opener.Project BackgroundThe concept for this project took a very different angle than these previous very ambitiousexamples. Rather than using this idea as a senior design capstone project, the intent was tointroduce the project into the undergraduate freshman level courses and incorporate it all the way Page 13.1292.5through the senior level courses. The project would bring students’ various levels of knowledge

Conference Session

Project-Based Student Learning: Part I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Everly, University of Cincinnati

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Engineering Technology

positions in industry working for such companies as Battelle's Columbus Laboratories, Rockwell International, and Claspan Corporation. He joined the University of Cincinnati in 1985. Page 14.638.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Frequency Response of RF Transceiver Filters Using Low-Cost Vector Network AnalyzersAbstractThis paper focuses on the construction and testing of a 7 MHz Radio Frequency (RF) transceiverto provide a "Project Based Learning" RF capstone experience for students in Electrical andComputer Engineering Technology. The Transceiver Project is structured to

Conference Session

Project-based Learning in ET Programs

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yonghui Wang, Prairie View A&M University; Suxia Cui, Prairie View A&M University

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Engineering Technology

is very important to find topics for students’ capstone design projects. This paperpresents an approach which successfully combines external funding resources, faculty expertise,and collaboration resources for a project-based learning environment. In 2010, authorscollaborated in a USDA supported project to establish an agricultural robotics lab and In 2012,authors collaborated in another USDA supported project to establish an intelligent equipment labboth in Prairie View A&M University. The overall objectives of the projects are to establish anagricultural robotics lab and intelligent equipment lab for precision agriculture on Prairie View

Conference Session

Project Based Learning In ET Program

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chih-Ping Yeh, Wayne State University; Gene Yeau-Jian Liao, Wayne State University; Joseph L Petrosky, Macomb Community College

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Engineering Technology

responders, high school and middle school teachers, and corporate partners.Master of Science in Electric Drive Vehicle EngineeringThe MS-EVE program is designed to admit students with Bachelor’s degrees in engineering orengineering technology, or with mathematics-based science degrees in exceptional cases orequivalent. Students will receive the master’s degree after completing 32 credits of formalcourses, directed studies, research, or thesis. The program offers a thesis and a non-thesis option,both of which have a group of required core courses, supplemented by elective courses.With an emphasis in integrated learning by reinforcing theoretical comprehension with computersimulations, hands-on learning in the laboratory, and capstone design projects

Conference Session

Project-Based Student Learning: Part II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dale Litwhiler, Pennsylvania State University, Berks; Frances Jallu, Pennsylvania State University, Berks

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Engineering Technology

Construction of a Solar Powered Outdoor Digital Display as a Capstone Design Project,” Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, 2004. 2. Haman, A., Ross, R., Schumack, M., et. al., “A Student-Centered Solar Photovoltaic Installation Project,” Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, 2007. 3. Meah, K., Fletcher, S., Ula, S., and Barrett, S., “Integrating Wind and Solar Electric Energy into Power System Teaching,” Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, 2007. 4. Al Kalaani, Y., “A Solar System Project to Promote Renewable Energy Education

Conference Session

Simulations and Project Based Learning I

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed H. Elsawy, Tennessee Technological University; Mohamed Abdelrahman, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Sally J. Pardue, Tennessee Technological University

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Engineering Technology

was found that the combination of styromol coatingin the experimental mullite sand produced the fastest cooling rate, and the combination of theexperimental coat in the control mullite sand produced the cast with the least number of internaldefects. The undergraduate student participated in this research experience received credits towardher senior project capstone culminating experience in engineering technology. Moreover, thestudent demonstrated her compliance with Criteria 3-Student Outcomes: a, b, c, d, f, and g.Currently she is employed by GM Smyrna plant as Production Supervisor & Group Leader.REU BACKGROUNDThe REU project “Industrial Application of Sensing, Modeling, and Control” sought to enhancethe image of the metal casting

Conference Session

Project Based Learning In ET Program

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston - Downtown; Matthew Stevenson; Sanjo Peter, University of Houston Downtown

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Engineering Technology

, students must work in teamsand complete a capstone project. This project, also called Senior Project in our terminology,provides students with an opportunity to work on complex control problems, similar to onesencountered in the industry, and employ a number of technologies and methods to provide apractical solution.In general, the Senior Project entails the design and construction of a process, identification ofkey control objectives, specification and implementation of required instrumentation for processvariable(s) monitoring and control, real time data acquisition and storage methods, modeling ofthe process using empirical and/or analytical methods, design and tuning of controllers, andclosed loop control performance evaluation.Equally

Conference Session

Simulations and Project Based Learning I

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason K. Durfee P.E., Eastern Washington University; Donald C. Richter, Eastern Washington University; Martin William Weiser, Eastern Washington University; N.M. A. Hossain, Eastern Washington University; Hani Serhal Saad, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

to help students learn the technology. Past laboratory reports arebeing made available to the students to serve as a guide and samples of how to develop roboticprograms/syntax, sensor circuit wiring, methods used for part feeding and end of arm tooldesign. Digital videos of past projects have also been made available to the students to view anduse as a resource in developing their own projects. The development of the above instructionalresources will hopefully allow more in depth and complicated projects as students spend lesstime learning the basics.The authors feel using the type of “open ended” laboratory experiences described in this paper isan excellent way to prepare students for their senior capstone course which typically is an

Conference Session

Electrical Engineering Technology Design Projects & Curriculum

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kin Moy, Youngstown State University

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Engineering Technology

Process Control Technology Microprocessors 1 & 2 Microprocessors 1 & 2 Microprocessors 3 Electromagnetic fields 1 Electromagnetic fields 2 Energy Conversion Machine Programmable Logic Controllers Fiber Optics Variable Speed Drive Capstone CapstoneA quick review of the above table indicated that the major difference in course topics was thatelectromagnetic field theory was not in the EET curriculum. Since

Conference Session

ETD Design I: Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University; Ana Elisa P. Goulart, Texas A&M University; Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University; Jay R Porter, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

. , Waldron, W., and Pung, C.,“Vertical integration project with freshman and junior engineering students,” Proceedings of ASEE Annual Conference, 2008.10. Gannodyz G.C. and John J. Doherty, J. J., “Using a Product Line Approach to Develop Course Projects,” Proceedings of ASEE Annual Conference, 2003.11. Hardin, J. and Sullivan, G., “Vertical-Integration Framework For Capstone Design Projects,” Proceedings of ASEE Annual Conference, 2006.12. Howell, S.K., Collier, K.W., Larson, D.S., Hatfield, J. M., Hoyle, G.W. and Thomas, G.A., “An Integrated Engineering Design Experience: Freshman to Senior Level”, 1995 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, Anaheim, CA, June 25-28, 1995, 53-55.13. Huang, M., Lord, S. and Malicky, D., “Problem

Conference Session

Implementing Active Learning in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig Durwin Engle, Purdue University Calumet; Gregory P. Neff, Purdue University, Calumet (Tech)

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Engineering Technology

criteriafor accrediting engineering1 and engineering technology2 programs of the Accreditation Boardfor Engineering and Technology (ABET) require some sort of a capstone or integratingexperience for baccalaureate programs and appropriate industry projects can be difficult to find,designing and building trainers and equipment in-house is an attractive option. Examples ofrecent senior design projects and project selection criteria that have developed trainers andexperimental equipment are discussed.The paper will provide insights into finding projects that will provide relevant experientiallearning experiences for the students involved in addition to gaining university grants ordonations from industry while avoiding complications stemming from

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

challenges forengineering technology students and faculty. A project based model can be used as an effectiveinstructional strategy to enhance learning about complex RF concepts and technologies. Thisproject method can lead to improved understanding and create interest by actively engagingstudents with hands-on experiences coupled with problem solving and critical thinking activities.This project is based on teaching and learning experiences with a previously developed low costPIC microcontroller training system4. The PIC training system was coupled with a readilyavailable RF communication module7 that could be used in a variety of real world, hands-onapplications in designing senior capstone projects for engineering and technology majors. In

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Projects and Applications

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Marshall, University of Southern Maine

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Engineering Technology

output loads),electric motors and motor starters (switches heavy loads), and solenoid directional controlvalves (widely used, controls fluids).The junior level applied process control engineering course utilizes Allen-Bradleyprogrammable logic controllers and the accompanying RSLogix ® software. A dozenclusters are equipped for the controller programming and wiring. Each cluster iscomposed of a desktop computer linked to a Micrologix 1000 ® PLC module was alsodesigned and fabricated as a project of this class. An organized kit includes typicalindustrial inputs such as push button switches, limit switches, and both inductive andcapacitive proximity devices. The kit also includes typical industrial outputs includinglights, buzzers, motors, and

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Projects and Applications

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Antonio Francisco Mondragon, Rochester Institute of Technology; Jeanne Christman, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

hardware in their hands to carry out the testing. Someamount of testing can be done virtually with a simulator or emulator, but full system verificationrequires access to the full system. Unless each student has their own development system, theyare limited on when and where they can work and this in turn limits the complexity of thedesigns that can be assigned.Soft: Configurable soft cores introduce an additional level of testing since the hardware that hasbeen implemented in the programmable device has to first be verified before softwaredevelopment can begin. In upper level embedded design courses student projects often includeboth hardware and software development. Each hardware component or IP created needs to befirst simulated and then

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Projects and Applications

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Antonio Francisco Mondragon, Rochester Institute of Technology; Adriana Becker-Gomez, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

architectures; platforms that could beprogrammed very efficiently in assembly language and others using very high level languages;platforms that do not have any open source libraries to perform input/output interfaces and otherones that have a complete set of libraries, and platforms that hide all the microcontrollerarchitecture and just focus on applications.What is a platform that could offer good exposure to microcontroller architectures and stillsatisfy these criteria: ease to program in assembly language and high level languages; ease toperform graphical system programming and configuration; and the possibility for students toapply it in project based learning. In addition there are a couple of other very important factors toconsider. Is the

Conference Session

Industry Sponsored Research and Project Initiatives in Industrial Technology & Industrial Engineering Technology

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan University; Alamgir Choudhury, Western Michigan University; Luis Rodriguez, University of Wisconsin - Waukesha

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Engineering Technology

different specifications, featuresand material. Despite the initial teasing endured by the senior group about the type of productbeing designed, at the end, the sponsor and the students considered the experience worthwhile ofan interdisciplinary capstone design project.IntroductionThe engineering design process has different meanings to different people, which sometimesmakes it difficult to have adequate design projects for Senior Design capstone activities. Butwhen a project has the potential to involve more than the standard technical activities thatengineering students usually understand as being what “design” is all about, the project lendsitself to be a great opportunity to illustrate the actual meaning of the complete engineering design

Conference Session

Industry Sponsored Research and Project Initiatives in Industrial Technology & Industrial Engineering Technology

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Cook, Lawrence Tech University; Donald Reimer, Lawrence Technological University; Sabah Abro, Lawrence Tech University

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Engineering Technology

of R&D in machine tool controls and gauging at GTE-Valenite Corp., started and managed the clinical engineering department at William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, and was a research associate in radiology, nuclear medicine, and bio-mechanics at Wayne State University. Ken has taught at Lawrence Tech evening programs as an adjunct instructor since 1965. His senior projects class, where students generate project ideas, research, design, manufacture, and assess the market for inventive products is the capstone course. Cook also has enjoyed a long side career in magic finding his hobby very useful in teaching. A highlight for his students each year is the two-hour magic performance he offers

Conference Session

Assessment & Continuous Improvement in ET: Part I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Chiou, Drexel University; William Danley, Drexel University

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Engineering Technology

the educational laboratories that can significantly contribute to thedevelopment of technologically literate students and workforce that could be in great demand notonly in the tri-state area but also nationwide. The establishment of the state-of-the-artlaboratories allows Drexel and its community college partners to develop training options forengineers and technologists located in the region’s key industries. Development of Web-basedtechnology laboratories for capstone courses by NSF CCLI Phase I (2004) and Phase II (2006)projects is described in this paper. With global competitiveness as the motivation, academia mustdevelop advanced technology aligned with industry to eliminate competency gaps in thecapabilities of engineering technology

Conference Session

Recruiting and Retention

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Goodmann, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne

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Engineering Technology

be a young person’s pursuit again, and more young geeks would strengthen thesupport systems.The university may be one of the best places to begin rebuilding geek support systems. AtIPFW, very few incoming freshmen have ever built an electroinic project. During the first threesemesters of the ECET curriculum, they perform lab experiments by wiring and testing simplecircuits (counters, amplifier circuits, etc.) on solderless breadboards. These circuits reinforce aparticular aspect of circuit operation, but do not do anything useful or entertaining, and they aretorn down at the conclusion of the exercise. In the fourth semester all students take theElectronic Fabrication course, the capstone course for the AS EET degree. For most students, itis

Conference Session

ETD Design II: Mechanical Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason K. Durfee, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

componentsprovides similar benefits to engaging in research. Page 22.1601.4Students that have not faced open-ended design problems will find that their education isinsufficient when they enter the workforce. There has been a great response to this needincluding accreditation requirements requiring students to work in a collaborative, team-oriented,capstone design project. Another avenue to expose students to this type of work isundergraduate research. But using an existing building as a laboratory lends itself more toanalysis than it does to research. In other words, the students will be seeking data to answerquestions posed to them by their instructor. The

Conference Session

Curriculum in Mechanical Engineering Technology: Part II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Durfee, Eastern Washington University; Hani Saad, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

put forth recommendations for improvementsto the design. Other research confirms the idea that having students analyze the buildingcomponents provides similar benefits to engaging in research. Page 15.1314.4Students that have not faced open-ended design problems will find that their education isinsufficient when they enter the workforce. There has been a great response to this needincluding accreditation requirements requiring students to work in a collaborative, team-oriented,capstone design project. Another avenue to expose students to this type of work isundergraduate research. But using an existing building as a laboratory lends itself

Conference Session

Focus on ETAC Accreditation

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Xiaojing Yuan, University of Houston, College of Technology (MERGED MEMBERSHIP WITH COE); WEIHUA FAN

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

) that gained 11university recognition. With the newly hired student support staff, the student leadership team hasbeen helping with the outreach to students, co-organizing and co-hosting student oriented events inthe college. Figure 4.3 Annual Leadership Development Retreat: SETS Cohort 2016, 2017, and 2018 Figure 4.4 SETS Annual Leadership Development Retreat Programs 2016 and 2017*iv The Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS) has been a long-established tradition forthe last decade in the Computer ET and Electrical Power ET programs to allow their senior projectclasses present and demonstrate their capstone projects to

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Cook, Montana State University; Robb Larson, Montana State University

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Engineering Technology

projects assigned through the senior capstone course sequence (MET 456 andMET 457). Specifically, the course integration model will be outlined, the methodology utilizedto develop this model, as well as benefits of implementation will be presented, and modeleffectiveness will be assessed and reported. Finally, a plan for implementing this model intoother courses in the core MET curriculum, as well as for consideration for use by other programsin the college, will be presented.IntroductionThe Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) program at Montana State University (MSU) iscommitted to preparing graduates to immediately contribute to an increasingly diverse employerbase upon graduation, as well as prepare graduates for continued success in their

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wes Stone, Western Carolina University; Michael Sean June, Western Carolina University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

Undergraduate Engineering Technology StudentsAbstractThe introduction of Six Sigma quality principles in industry has revolutionized production, aswell as many other sectors of society. Academia has not moved as quickly to adjust its curricula,as it should to keep pace with the demands of industry. This paper documents the need andstructure of a Six Sigma Green Belt Certification program, driven by the industrial advisorycommittee of the Engineering Technology program at Western Carolina University, a regionalcomprehensive university that works closely with its industrial partners in multiple modes. Thisnew program is targeted at undergraduate Engineering Technology students, and takes advantageof two existing courses and capstone projects that

Conference Session

Assessment & Continuous Improvement in ECET: Part I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathleen Ossman, University of Cincinnati

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Engineering Technology

Student Progress on “a-k” ABET Educational OutcomesIntroductionABET EC2000 brought significant changes to the way engineering and engineering technology programsmust assess, evaluate, improve, and document effectiveness of curriculum in order to be accredited1.  This paper describes a process being used in the Electrical and Computer EngineeringTechnology department at University of Cincinnati to assess student progress on the “a-k” ABETEducational Outcomes. Several assessment rubrics were developed to assess students’ ability inlab courses, technical knowledge and competence in project design and capstone courses, andtechnical communication skills including oral presentations, lab reports, and technical reports.Courses from freshmen to senior

Conference Session

Product Development and Manufacturing

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Technology

course topics in producttesting, project management, customer interaction, and the business aspect of productdevelopment. As the faculty moves forward with this initiative, it has become increasingly importantto ensure that all students experience multiple product development opportunities while pursuingtheir degrees. This not only gives them hands-on experience, an important trait of anyengineering technology program, but it reinforces the concepts being taught in the classroom. Italso helps the students develop life-long learning habits and best practices. To this end, thefaculty, with the help of industrial partners, now ensures that both courses and capstone projectshave a strong product development aspect. Through this vetting

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Kurtanich, Youngstown State University; William Wood, Youngstown State University; Edward Garchar, Youngstown State University

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Engineering Technology

concurrently by the Civil & Construction Engineering Technology (CCET) and ElectricalEngineering Technology (EET) baccalaureate students during their senior year. MechanicalEngineering Technology (MET) may elect to take one or both courses as well. These coursesserve as a capstone experience that incorporates both individual and team interdisciplinarydesign projects. CCET 4884 – Civil and Structural Facilities Design is an interdisciplinarycapstone course that provides an overview of the requirements and design procedures for civiland structural systems including site development, utilities, foundation, wall systems, framingsystems and floor system design as well as specifications & estimating. This course has a majorinterdisciplinary group