Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education in Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen R. Fleeman, Rock Valley College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

of the program’s first year and graduatesof the two-year program can be measured using externally-developed measurements. Page 22.156.6 On further reflection and discussion, the faculty determined that several existing coursescould be adjusted to serve SES goals as well as those of our traditional EET program. Forexample, the definition of a current source taught in our basic circuits and electronics course(EET 141) can include a photovoltaic module or a grid-tied inverter as practical examples to whythe topic is necessary. Both our capstone project class (EET 282) and our seminar (independentstudent research) class (EET 298) can permit

Conference Session

Novel Teaching Methods In Engineering Technology

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ying Lin, Western Washington University; Todd D. Morton, Western Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. Inaddition, a 30-minute overview of the EET program was offered by our program coordinator, whichgave students an overall understanding and a big picture of the program and the curriculum. Lastly, inthe end of the quarter, students were encouraged to attend the annual EET senior design demonstrationevent to witness the hard-work and engaging projects seniors had accomplished. Interactions with theupper-class students greatly benefit the freshman students as reflected by students’ comments in their Page 23.931.4teaching evaluations of this course. Students’ feedback from both the teaching evaluations and the endof quarter class surveys have

Conference Session

Assessment & TC2K Methods

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nirmal Das, Georgia Southern University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Georgia Southern University must prepare an annual Institutional Effectiveness Report (IER). At a minimum, the report contains a statement of program goals and objectives (which are synonymous to objectives and outcomes, respectively), a summary of measurement methods, presentation and analysis of measurements, implementation of findings, and a statement of what will be completed during the next continuous improvement or reporting cycle. Each IER must incorporate and reflect continuous improvement activities. While methods of measurement may vary from year to year, multiple measurements nonetheless must be shown to demonstrate accomplishment of goals and objectives in the preparation of the IER. A

Conference Session

ET Administrative Issues

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Lesley M. Berhan, University of Toledo

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

that the population in the United States is nolonger as diverse as it once was[5]. As people have emigrated from all parts of the world,cultural groups are represented in much different percentages than 10 years ago. Over the lastcentury much of the diversity evident in the early 1900’s has assimilated into what is referred toas a melting pot, constantly changing. However, universities do not reflect the type and level ofdiversity of the current population[2, 3]. Both of the engineering and engineering technologyprograms, despite higher levels of one underrepresented group or another, still has much higherlevels of white students. Thus the general population that was once in the minority are moving toa more balanced number as related to the

Conference Session

Hands-on Active Learning

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammed Taqiuddin Taher, DeVry University, Addison; Ahmed S. Khan, DeVry University, Addison

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

strong tool for dealing with this problem.12 Simulation is a problem-solving exercise that is undertaken collaboratively and may besolved through a combination of character identification, shared decision making, investigativeinquiry, and reflective practice within a scenario context (Fisher, 2005). Although the importance Page 26.582.5of hands-on labs to the technology curriculum cannot be denied, Garcia (1995) cites severaladvantages of computer simulations compared to laboratory activities.13 First, there appear to beimportant pedagogical advantages of using computer simulations in the classroom. Second, thepurchase, maintenance, and

Conference Session

ET Curriculum and Programs I

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Mohammad Moin Uddin P.E., East Tennessee State University; Keith V. Johnson, East Tennessee State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

improvement process. Student learning outcomes are developed with the consultation of the graduate faculty committee, Industry Advisory Board (IAB) and alumni, who are the constituents of the program. Data are collected every three years to assess the attainment of the learning outcomes. Analyzed data are presented to the graduate faculty committee to identify improvement needs. Approved improvements are implemented and assessed. The learning outcomes are periodically reviewed by the constituents to ensure that learning outcomes are still valid and relevant to reflect the needs of the industry. Student learning outcomes are developed with the consultation of the graduate faculty committee, Industry Advisory Board (IAB) and alumni, who

Conference Session

Industrial Technology/Industrial Engineering Technology Forum

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Stier, Illinois State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Eastern Europe4. These changes havebrought what some term as a new era5 or supply chain revolution6. This has also caused somecompanies to integrate supply chain management into every facet of their business. In manycases supply chain logistics design has become the means for companies to be more competitiveand advance themselves in the global marketplace. Consequently, supply chain management hasbeen a topic of intense interest for approximately two decades and has been widely examined inboth the trade and academic press.In spite of the attention it has received the field of supply chain is in a state of rapid change anddevelopment. Thompson7 notes that many of the courses in engineering management programsare often reflective of well

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Capstone Projects

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jeunghwan Choi, Central Washington University; Charles Pringle, Central Washington University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

involves elements of Project Management, which arereviewed during the quarter. The culmination of the quarter involves the completion of a ProjectProposal by each student, which is reviewed by their academic advisors. Winter quarter (SP II) iswhen the students focus on manufacturing the parts which were analyzed and documented fromthe previous quarter. Along with additional purchased parts, students are required to produce aworking device by the end of the quarter. During this period their project proposals, renamed asproject reports, are continuously updated to reflect new observations, analyses, and revisionswhich come about during the manufacturing process. Finally, during Spring quarter (SP III) thestudents perform various tests on their

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Elaine M. Cooney, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis; Andrew McNeely, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis; Paul Yearling P.E., Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

for the lab assignment or for the course. We would like the information to be accurate and correctly reflect your experience within the lab environment, so the surveys will be 100% anonymous. The instructors will not know who completed/did not complete the survey nor will the instructors know how a particular student answered the questions. The surveys may be completed on a voluntary basis, but we hope that you will take the time to provide feedback for our research. Thank you in advance for assisting with our research! _______________________________________________________________________________________________ * Number of labs included in study was reduced due to COVID-19 instructional changes.Figure 5: Invitation to students to complete

Conference Session

Factors Affecting Student Performance

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Devine, University of Notre Dame - College of Engineering

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

surveying to be aware that error exists in allmeasurement values.The concept for theme of error in measurements originated at a teaching workshop on campus.A question was posed to attendees, “what do you want students to know three to five years afterthe class”. The author decided that one aspect of class that students should know years later isthat error occurs in all surveying measurements. This is one piece of knowledge that may serveuseful in many types of work. This knowledge reflects recognition that a student knows theissue of quality if pertinent to all surveying measurements. TAC-ABET program criteria includea “commitment to quality” (ABET). Even though a small number of students who actually takean elementary surveying class will

Conference Session

Industry and Engineering Technology Partnerships

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Dobrowski, Purdue University-North Central

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

CurriculumCommittee to be submitted to the Faculty Senate). Again, discussion on the proposed content, aswell as the intent, of the class was discussed. After the initial meeting, there were other meetingheld, however, much of the work was then conducted via e-mail. Revisions, mark-ups, andsuggestions went back and forth over the next four months. The end result produced slightrevisions to existing courses to better reflect current construction industry trends. The newproposed courses now have better direction without having to be taught “a few times” to get abetter feel for how the class should be taught.It was also decided that the entire committee would work together on the curriculum. Having theentire committee involved in all the discussions was at time

Conference Session

Reaching Students: Innovations to Curriculum in ET

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sergio Sgro, Eastern Kentucky University; Steve Freeman, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

critical aspect of the UbD method is using appropriate assessments to gauge thelevel of apparent understanding. In the second stage of UbD, what and how students areassessed is determined. Evidence of learning must differentiate between understanding andsimply recalling facts. Wiggins and McTighe5 suggest that, “Real knowledge involves usinglearning in new ways (what is often called “transfer”). They [Bloom and colleagues] distinguishthis intellectual ability from knowledge that is based on recall and scripted use” (p. 40). Withthis knowledge “transfer” in mind, UbD presents the six facets of learning that reflect trueunderstanding: • Explanation: ability to thoroughly give an account of facts and data. • Interpretation: ability to

Conference Session

Continuous Improvement & Assessment of ET Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nirmal Das, Georgia Southern University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Conference Session

Innovations in Computer Engineering Technology Curriculum

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xuefu Zhou, University of Cincinnati

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

applications in this course. This coursehas been taught four times during the past two years. This is a four-credit-hour course consistingof three credit hours of lecture and one credit hour of laboratory. The evaluation and feedbackfrom students show that it is considered as one of the fun courses they had which helps themunderstand many of the topics in computer and network security field, and gain some hands-onexperience and skills to defend computer systems.The remainder of this paper is organized as follows: Section two discusses course developmentand describes the context, course objectives, references, and laboratory exercises. Section threepresents our teaching experiences and reflections and, finally, Section four presents ourconclusions.2

Conference Session

ET Leadership, Administration, and Articulation

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Crossman, Old Dominion University; Guido Lopez, Old Dominion University; Anthony Dean, Old Dominion University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

will be able to describe contemporary approaches to management and demonstrate management and marketing skills relevant to the motorsports industry. 9. Students shall demonstrate effective verbal, oral and written communication skills applicable in a business setting. 10. Student will demonstrate acceptable ethical behaviors and interpersonal skills that reflect an understanding of diversity and teamworkThe ODU - NCI Partnership and Common GoalsFrom its inception, the mandate of the New College Institute (NCI) has been to respond to theeducational needs of the City of Martinsville, and its surrounding counties5. NCI has

Conference Session

Curriculum in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology: Part I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xuefu Zhou, University of Cincinnati

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

, andhow to select an operating system for a particular application (i.e., real-time industrialcontrollers).Though OS is one of the fundamental and core courses of computer science or computerengineering disciplines, it is not commonly offered in CET programs. This paper describes anoperating system course taught to CET/EET students. The remainder of this paper is organizedas follows. Section two discusses course development, including course context, courseobjectives, course content and laboratory exercises. Section three presents our teachingexperience and reflection, and Section four gives the conclusion.2. Course Development2.1 Curriculum Context and Course ObjectivesIn our CET curriculum, Computer Architecture, Object Oriented Programming

Conference Session

Curriculum in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology: Part II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chao Li, Florida A&M University; G. Thomas Bellarmine, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Leon Prosper, Florida A&M University/Florida State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

students agree or strongly agreethat the new instructional system has a positive impact on their learning. Over 90% of studentsfeel that they become more active in the classroom and there are more interaction between Page 14.573.6students and instructor. All the students agreed that they are relieved from the burden of notestaking and can concentrate more on the lecture. As far as the usability, over 90% of students feelthe system is easy to use; they can write the answer using the pen of Tablet PC and submit theanswer easily. It seems that the students are excited about the new instructional system. This isalso reflected by the increase in

Conference Session

Recruitment and Retention in Engineering Technology Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steve Wendel, Sinclair Community College; Walter Buchanan, Texas A&M University; Shep Anderson, Sinclair Community College; Robert Mott, University of Dayton; Gilah Pomeranz, Sinclair Community College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

manufacturing, but the acquisition ofNETEC has brought about an expanded scope, and the NCME now serves a much broaderaudience of educators in existing (mechanical, civil, electronics, aerospace, quality, etc.) andemerging (nano, bio, green, etc.) engineering technology fields. The merger of MERC Onlineand NETEC puts the NCME in position to be a facilitator of cross-disciplinary endeavors at alllevels. Sheppard, et.al. in Educating Engineers: Designing for the Future of the Field, indicatesthat the new model for engineering education should move student thinking to engineeringthinking, reflective judgment, and analytic problem solving: “…The ideal learning trajectory is a spiral, with all components revisited at increasing levels of

Conference Session

Design in Manufacturing

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

interests in identifying real-worldproblems that they wanted to solve.Building a project-based learning environmentBased on their related research 8 and extensive industrial exposure, instructors of MFG 407designed the project-based learning environment in this sequence: 1. Problem posing and selection of projects 2. In-class learning with the help of multimedia technologies 3. Enrichment of learning by plant tours 4. Project management and assessment 5. Publication of technical papers based on projectsThe above five steps reflect the project-based learning process with a different focus in each step.The first step identifies what problems the projects need to solve and what knowledge isnecessary. The second and third steps

Conference Session

MET Papers 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

M. Austin Creasy, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

-125.5. Carter, J. F., and Van Matre, N. H. (1975) Note taking versus note having, Journal of Educational Psychology 67, 900.6. Von Konsky, B. R., Ivins, J., and Gribble, S. J. (2009) Lecture attendance and web based lecture technologies: A comparison of student perceptions and usage patterns, Australasian Journal of Educational Technology 25.7. Larkin, H. E. (2010) "But They Won't Come to Lectures..." The Impact of Audio Recorded Lectures on Student Experience and Attendance, Australasian Journal of Educational Technology 26.8. Craig, P., Wozniak, H., Hyde, S., and Burn, D. (2009) Student use of web based lecture technologies in blended learning: Do these reflect study patterns, Same places, different

Conference Session

ETD Curriculum

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Soumitra Basu, Fitchburg State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

personalinterests and bias does not affect thecontent development process. It is only their expertise that comes into the picture. If this conditionis not met, the curriculum development process will cease to benefit students and society at large).Relationship ArrayThe curriculum committee discussed, atlength, the relationship of needs andlearning objectives. The weights (1 – 3)reflect the consensual opinions (at thetime) of the faculty body, incollaboration with content experts, aboutthe relationship (weak = 1, moderate = 2,strong = 3, no relation = 0) between theweighted needs and the learningobjectives. Table 5 Relationship array in the Needs to Learning

Conference Session

A Technology Potpourri II

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert A. Chin, East Carolina University; Ranjeet Agarwala, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

1999 and later. This was not always apparent; frequently, and depending on whatwas being analyzed, analysis was conducted using several years of data and the findings werereported in a given year, even though there may not be data available that year. As an example,with citations per document, or the average number of times documents published in a journal inthe past two, three and four years have been cited in the current year are reported, while theremay not have been coverage in a given year, results will still be reported in years in which theremay not have been coverage. Conversely, the proportion (%) of international collaboration isreported on an annual basis. If there are no data, it will be reflected in any graphical product aszero.Of

Conference Session

EET Papers 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nikunja Swain P.E., South Carolina State University and Excelsior College; Shambhu Shastry, Excelsior College; Shou-Bang Jian, Excelsior College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

societal considerations, continuous improvement, and lifelong learning.Course ActivitiesThe Integrated Technology Course at Institution X consists of the following activities:Integrated Technology Assessment Report (resume & learning statements)Integrated Technology Assessment (ITA) report development and submission is an importantcomponent of this course, as it engages students in reflecting on their past academic and/or professionalexperiences, as well as the project developed throughout the course. To assist the student to complete thereport in a timely manner, the report is prepared in accordance with the outline listed in the syllabus.Each section of the report is formulated as an assignment posted within the course tools

Conference Session

Issues in Mechanical Engineering Technology II

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Rodriguez P.E., Western Michigan University; Alamgir A. Choudhury P.E., Western Michigan University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

ofinductive and deductive learning, with emphasis based on student’s content background andlearning objectives. However for advanced courses, where the learning objectives are not easilyrealized, Kolb’s experiential learning cycle [8] is one of the most widely utilized. Thismethodology has four steps: abstract conceptualization, active experimentation, concreteexperience, and reflective observation. A key aspect of this learning cycle is to define theactivities that complete the learning cycle without burdening the students in the process. Theinductive learning process has been previously applied to fluid mechanics and heat transfer [9,10] with positive results, thus is the approach applied in this work.Current OfferingThe Department of Engineering

Conference Session

ETAC/ABET Related Issues

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark A. Laingen, Illinois State University; Steven A. Freeman, Iowa State University; Thomas J Brumm, Iowa State University; Mack Shelley, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

experience [15].Experiential learning encourages four modes of learning – experiencing, reflecting, thinking, andacting –where the learner can engage in all four modes based on the learning situation and whatis being learned [13]. Kolb [14] explained the four modes as: (1) concrete experiences leading to(2) observations and experiences, which enable (3) forming abstract concepts, and (4) concludingwith testing in new situations; all of which enhance learning.Self-assessment With the incorporation of the learner-centered curricula, and the implementation of theABET Criterion 3 (a-k) outcomes; student self-assessment has become integral for assessmentsand evaluations. As an indirect assessment method, it provides a formative learning

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

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Agriculture’s 1890 CapacityBuilding Program awards # 2010-38821-21461 and # 2012-38821-20016. Opinions, findings,conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do notnecessarily reflect the views of the USDA NIFA.References[1] http://www.techopedia.com/definition/25651/wireless-sensor-network-wsn[2] D. Estrin, R. Govindan, J. Heidemann, and S. Kumar, B Next century challenges: Scalable coordination in sensor networks, inProc. 5thAnnu. ACM/IEEE Int. Conf. Mobile Comput. Netw., 1999, pp. 263–270[3] http://www.globalsecurity.org/intell/systems/sosus.htm[4] http://www.ni.com/[5] https://www.google.com/maps

Conference Session

Electromechanical Capstone and Design Projects in ET

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gene Harding, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. the ability to store waveforms indefinitely. b. the capability to store and display waveform points before the trigger. c. the possibility of doing statistical analysis on accumulated data. d. all of the above are advantages of DSOs. Figure 2: Final Exam Jitter Questions Page 12.52.5ConclusionThe results are encouraging, but with the benefit of 20/20 hindsight and more time for reflection,the data seem to suggest several adjustments to the exams are in order. First, although thestudents most likely understood it, their understanding of the definition of timing jitter was neverexplicitly tested

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum Innovations

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vladimir Sheyman, Wayne State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

class is completed. These laboratories are completed in group format and currently account for 25% of the grading for the entire class. Groups are divided up; the laboratories are performed, and upon completion, reports in writing and oral presentation take place. These written report and presentation represent each group as a whole. At completion, each student in the group receives the same grade. This current grading procedure, to some, may seem unfair. Students believe they did more work than others, and the final grade should reflect this work. The objective of the computer simulation of the thermodynamics laboratory experiments is to give each student the ability to become familiar with the set up before attempting the hands on

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Romine, Alabama A&M University; William Gile, Alabama A&M University; elisabeth scherff, Alabama A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

strategies: Lessons from research and practice. Sydney, Social Science Press.8. King, P., & Kitcherner, K (1994). Developing reflective judgment. Jossey-Bass, San Francisco.9. Prince, M. (2004). “Does active learning work? A review of the research.” Journal of Engineering Education, 93(3), 223-246.10. Siller, T. (2001). Sustainability and critical thinking in civil engineering curriculum. Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice, July 2001, 104-108.11. Smith, K., Sheppard, S., Johnson, D., and Johnson, R. (2005). Pedagogies of engagement: Classroom based practices. Journal of Engineering Education. Vol. 94, No. 1, 87-101.12. Turns, J., Atman, C., Adams, R., and Barker, T. (2005

Conference Session

Mechanical ET Curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anthony Dean, Old Dominion University; Gary Crossman, Old Dominion University; Alok Verma, Old Dominion University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

faculty have been requested to introduce new experiments in theexisting courses to reflect the close relationship with the Hampton Roads Shipbuilding andRepair industry. In comparison to the full programs offered at the aforementioned schools, agreat deal of the laboratory instruction is incurred during assignments to training on the schoolstraining vessels and Merchant vessels. However, for students in the ODU program there is ampleopportunity for Co-operative education and internships with a wide variety of Shipbuilding andmaritime organizations through out the region.Faculty ExpertiseSufficient faculty expertise and work experience currently exists within the Department ofEngineering Technology for initial development and implementation of