Conference Session

Innovations in Computer Engineering Technology Curriculum

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xuefu Zhou, University of Cincinnati

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Engineering Technology

notcommonly offered in related engineering technology programs, i.e. computer engineering andelectrical engineering technologies. Since security defense occurs at different levels, frompersonal level to corporate and national levels, it will be imperative to teach the EET/CETstudents the knowledge and skills of computer security and prepare them for the future jobs sincemost of them are working in the industry to develop, to maintain and operate the computers andnetworks. This paper describes such a course developed for EET/CET programs including theobjectives, course content and lab exercises.1. IntroductionThe explosive growth of computer systems and Internet applications has increased ourdependence on the information stored and its transmission

Conference Session

Electrical ET Curriculum and Projects

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Helen McNally, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Technology

to interest, professional conducted was expected of all and project/laboratoryassignments were to be made throughout the semester. A text was not required. A tentativegrading system was provided but the instructor reserved the right to make adjustments as thecourse developed. This approach was adopted from Singham2 “to model the exhilaration of thelife of the mind” rather than to stifle innovation through a “rigid rule-infested, watertightsyllabus.” Opinions of senior ECET faculty were elicited to insure our students could handle thechallenge.The tentative course schedule is presented in figure 1. The laboratory exercise occurred betweenthe two lectures each week and the schedule was designed for this. The course was designed inthe following

Conference Session

Industry Collaborations in Engineering Technology

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wesley Stone, Western Carolina University; Larry Smith, Western Carolina University

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Engineering Technology

expose them to the challenges that they willface after graduation; they have also been exposed to potential employers through their project.The engagement model has benefited the involved faculty by exposing them to current industryneeds, and keeping their skill set up-to-date.1 The university has received a great deal of positivepublicity through the exposure of industry to the facilities and human resources on campus.Industrial partners have seen benefits in several modes: they have received technical assistanceat little or no cost to the company, while gaining exposure to a multitude of students, potentially Page 13.493.2their future hires

Conference Session

Web-Based Learning in Engineering Technology

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Djafar Mynbaev, New York City College of Technology; Candido Cabo, New York City College of Technology; Roman Kezerashvili, New York City College of Technology; Janet Liou-Mark, New York City College of Technology

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Engineering Technology

produced by its universities. According to Internet reports, China educates about 600,000 engineers annually, while India graduates Fig. 1. Number of engineering graduates each year about 350,000 engineers each and their percentage in China, India and USA. year. On the other hand, American colleges award only some 69,000 bachelor’s degrees in engineering annually. These numbers are shown in Figure 1 with the indication of the percentage of engineering

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in Electrical Engineering Technology

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Dangelo, Intel; Drew Campbell, Purdue University; jason harper, Purdue University; Rajeswari Sundararajan, College of Technology - Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

TechnologyLTM46062 provides 12 A with 14 A peak capability.Primary and secondary side controllers such as fly back and forward converters are alsoavailable technologies. They can replace converters in the proper applications whilereducing cost. Specific designs such as Fly back or SEPIC (Single-Ended PrimaryInductance Converter)1 can be implemented without using expensive customtransformers. These types may use two small inductors and a SEPIC coupling capacitor.Linear regulators and charge pumps are more available alternatives. Size, cost, powerconsumption, package mounting, environment and stability all have to be consideredwhen determining best solution. Refer to converter data sheets for product specificationsfor these and other key information.Boost

Conference Session

Non-Technical Skills Build Success in ET

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Technology

technological growth has put new demands on engineering and engineeringtechnology educators. Industry seeks graduates with up-to-date technical knowledge. Thehalf-life of an engineer's technical skills − how long it takes for half of everything anengineer knows about the field to become obsolete − is becoming strikingly short [1].The pace of technological change has also imposed new challenges on facultydevelopment and technical currency of programs. Faculty professional development activities and technical currency play animportant role in promoting student learning and success. Especially for non-research(purely teaching) institutions that offer technology driven programs, one of the mostimportant factors determining student success is the

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in Electrical Engineering Technology

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ghassan Ibrahim, Bloomsburg University; Jon Zeisler, Bloomsburg University; Mike Kutch, Bloomsburg University

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Engineering Technology

-reader) RF link. These systems are widely utilized in retail stores and manufacturingenvironments, where fluorescent lights are commonly used. One widely-used system isthe passive UHF 915 MHz RFID system. This system utilizes the radar backscatterprinciple to communicate back and forth between the reader and the tag, (see figure 1).The tag reflects part of the incident RF power, radiated by the reader, at the scatteraperture of the transponder antenna. The reflected power is modulated with transponderdata, thus the term backscatter modulation3. It was found that the electronic ballastcontrolled fluorescent lamps can produce a similar backscatter signals to that of the tag-to-reader signal, and if this signal falls within the bandwidth of the

Conference Session

Projects & Partnerships Result in Student Learning

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

. Today’s college student needs more than ever a developed capacity to make sense ofthis flood of information flowing into his or her consciousness every day. That capacity dependsfundamentally on how well she or he can see connections and integrate disparate facts, theories,and contexts to make sense of our complex world (Humphreys, 2005)1. The Accreditation Boardfor Engineering and Technology, Inc. stated that “Integration of knowledge and multidisciplinaryperspectives are among the top priorities endorsed by the professions as well. In its reportCriteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs, the Accreditation Board for Engineering andTechnology argues for advancing integrative learning, including the capacity to work inmultidisciplinary teams

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Technology

Newble3 identify as: 1. Student characteristics - These include individual differences of the students, previous learning experiences of students, and current understanding of the subject. 2. Context characteristics - These include the ethos (philosophy) of the department organizing the course and the characteristics of the curriculum. 3. Teacher’s approach - This can vary considerably and each teacher must be aware of the approach they take and what impact that approach has on student learning.The MET program is committed to undergraduate education, as well as meeting all outcomesdefined to support ABET accreditation requirements4. Implementing thoughtful and effectivecurriculum improvements, as well

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Civil Engineering Technology

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Mincic, Colorado State University, Pueblo

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Engineering Technology

Conference Session

Continuous Improvement & Assessment of ET Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Skvarenina, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

international considerations. Student attitudes toward internationalization weresurveyed before and after the discussion and results are presented in the paper.IntroductionThe Technology Accreditation Commission (TAC) of ABET has moved to outcomes-basedaccreditation of engineering technology programs, via the so-called TC2K criteria. TC2Krequires that every accredited program develop a set of program outcomes, which must insurethat students have demonstrated the achievement of eleven outcomes, the so-called “a” to “k”lists. Table 1 shows a listing of the “a” to “k” outcomes for TC2K. With the change fromprevious accreditation criteria, ABET has gone away from the so-called “bean counting” thatrequired certain numbers of credit hours in various

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education

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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

willrequire a holistic understanding of economic growth and development in terms of the principlesof sustainability. The solutions to societal problems will require that technologies be applied notonly in innovative ways but with consideration of cultural differences, historical perspectives, aswell as legal and economical constraints [1]. Preparing today’s students for the qualities that thefuture engineering professionals will need to possess, further emphasizes the need for multi-disciplinary design experience in undergraduate education. Students completing an engineering technology degree in Youngstown State University’sCollege Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (CSTEM) in Civil & ConstructionEngineering Technology (CCET

Conference Session

Projects & Laboratories in Mechanical ET

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Razwaan Arif, Farmingdale State College; Han Chu, Farmingdale, SUNY; Yeong Ryu, State University of New York, Farmingdale; Adam Filios, Farmingdale, SUNY; Hazem Tawfik, Farmingdale State College; Kamal Shahrabi, Kean College of New Jersey

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Engineering Technology

operatingtemperatures.This paper presents an optimized humidity control system, which monitors vital data fromhumidity sensors and makes necessary adjustments to the external humidification apparatus at allgiven load conditions. This method ensures maximum power efficiency at all load and operatingconditions.1. IntroductionHumidity is one of the critical parameters which affect the performance of the fuel cells.Humidity is often referred to as a water management problem. Properly hydrated membranesmaximize the performance and extend their lifetime, but poorly dehydrated ones can reduce theperformance dramatically and shorten the life of the membranes. However, excessive humiditycauses water flooding inside the fuel cell that blocks the flow of gases and covers the

Conference Session

Reaching Students: Innovations to Curriculum in ET

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sofia Vidalis, Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg; Joseph Cecere, Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg

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Engineering Technology

into the classroom for maximum technological use between the studentsand the instructor. Since the release of Tablet PCs in 2002, they have slowly gained attention as auseful tool for educators. Tablet PC’s are traditional notebook computers that have the ability toprocess digital ink by writing with a stylus on the computer screen. The computer screen isconvertible and looks like a traditional laptop except the screen may also be swiveled 360degrees and turn to lie flat on the keyboard to become slate 1. This allows students a flat surfaceto write on.The renovation to the room included customized long tables and chairs. The tables weredesigned with locking multi directional rollers on its legs. These rollers permit the tables to bemobile from

Conference Session

Non-Technical Skills Build Success in ET

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maren Henry, University of West Georgia; Eric Granlund, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona

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Engineering Technology

Design (MET 210W) is a fourth semester writing intensive and capstoneengineering design and analysis course for students enrolled in the Associate DegreeMechanical Engineering Technology Program as offered by The Pennsylvania StateUniversity. This three credit-hour course teaches engineering design and analysisprinciples through team-oriented design projects supported by communication skills:written, graphical and oral [1]. The major objective of MET 210W is to provide students with methodologies todesign and select machine elements found in mechanical systems. The elements includekey design and analysis, roller ball bearing selection and analysis, chain and sprocketselection and analysis, linear helical compression spring design and

Conference Session

Computer and Electrical Engineering Technology Innovations

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Omer Farook, Purdue University Calumet; Chandra Sekhar, Purdue University Calumet; Essaid Bouktache, Purdue University Calumet

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Engineering Technology

aimed at studentsinterested in majoring in one of the following disciplines: Electrical, Electrical and Computer,Mechatronics types of Engineering Technology or Engineering Programs and ComputerScience.Corse FormatThis course is offered on a semester basis consisting of 16 weeks. The course has 3 hours oflecture and 3 hours of laboratory / week and has 4 credit hours allocated at its completion. Thecourse could also be offered as a Seminar course that would have these two components: 1)Lecture part will be offered in a Distance Learning mode and 2) Laboratory portion of the coursewill be completed on an open lab bases. The authors have offered the course in both the formats.In the second format, with lectures delivered through distance learning

Conference Session

Engineering and ET Relationships & Professional Development

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Lambrechts, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

degree program at WentworthInstitute of Technology to exemplify the deliberations that will be going on in approximately 25colleges and universities that have four-year CET programs. The context of discussion for thispaper can be framed by first asking a series of questions: 1. What will the future civilengineering bachelor’s degree recipient be ready to do when first entering the work place?; 2. Isthere not going to be a strong need for civil engineering technologists in the future practice ofcivil engineering?; 3. Does the C.E. Technologist position not deserve recognition with someform of professional certification or licensure?; and 4. How could such a civil engineeringtechnologist gain admission to the PE exam, without having to go back and

Conference Session

ET Leadership, Administration, and Articulation

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Technology

engineering technologyprograms for entry into the upper level program offered by ODU. This paper will present theprogress made in establishing the program, developing marketing tools, and articulating theprogram with other associate degree programs.IntroductionExperts in motorsports agree that the golden age of national and international auto racing is rightnow 1. The Motorsports industry has reached an unprecedented level of technical sophisticationthat brings well remunerated jobs to professionals with knowledge and skill in the field. Thetechnology behind motorsports is at the vanguard of vehicle design, manufacture, and testing. Infact, motorsports carries the prestige of national and international vehicle manufacturers, makes,and models

Conference Session

Engineering and ET Relationships & Professional Development

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Reid, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; P.K. Imbrie, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

participating institutionsincluding Purdue University, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) andTexas A&M University (TAMU). The number of participants is shown in Table 1:Table 1: Participants by Discipline and LocationDiscipline Course Number of StudentsEngineering (Purdue) Freshman Engineering 1182Technology 159Mech Engr Tech (Purdue) MET 104 4Comp Info Tech (IUPUI) CIT 106

Conference Session

Diversity and K-12 Issues

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nancy Denton, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

to six languages and two of the2008 teams have opted to design a toy or game related to physical disabilities. The broncho andpart of the team are shown in figure 1. One of the 2008 teams developed a game to teach Brailleletters, numbers, and punctuation to its players. Each team’s design must conform to a budget,and should demonstrate good practice regarding safety, market appeal, and function. Otherwise,the designs are left to the teams to develop. This diverges from the highly structured arrangementof many design competitions, where personal involvement with the design is limited to satisfyingothers’ constraints and perhaps in packaging aesthetics. A related drawback of a subset of thesecompetitions is an inherent bias toward things that

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in Electrical Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Khan, DeVry University; Jack Manansala, DeVry University, Addison, IL; John Smith, DeVry University, Addison, IL; Gabe Perez, DeVry University, Addison, IL; R Aguayo,, , DeVry University, Addison, IL; Rommel Sison, DeVry University, Addison, IL

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Engineering Technology

a legal move. At this point, the opponent’s clock will automaticallystart. Another feature of C.H.E.S.S. board is the ability to save and load a game from scratch.Additionally, the players’ moves are recorded to allow users to review and analyze a previouslyplayed game. It is hoped that these features will expand the demographics of chess players viz aviz age and skill level.Block Diagram of System Components Page 13.290.3 Figure 1 depicts the block diagram of the C.H.E.S.S. Board system. The brain of thissystem is a 68HC12 microcontroller with expanded output ports from a series of 8255 integratedcircuits. The 8255s are

Conference Session

Computer and Electrical Engineering Technology Innovations

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

MADDUMAGE KARUNARATNE, University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown; Gregory Dick, University of Pittsburgh -Johnstown

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Engineering Technology

determining functionalities of the system. Even after HDLs such asVHDL have become standards and widely being used in industry, undergraduate academiccurriculums in Electrical and Computer engineering were very slow to adopt them [1]because of the cost of the hardware and associated Computer Aided Design (CAD) toolsrequired for digital designs.Even those college level courses that utilized HDL, the designs were limited to use themonly for design and simulation stages, and not for hardware implementations. This scenariostarted to change gradually with the advent of cheaper computers, inexpensiveProgrammable Logic Devices (PLDs), and the associated development environments

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Civil Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Wood, Youngstown State University; David Kurtanich, Youngstown State University; Robert Di Rienzo, Youngstown State University

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Engineering Technology

have achieved adequate strength and thesystem is completed sufficiently to provide all required bracing.ASCE 37 references ASCE 7 for computing environmental loads. The probability of anenvironmental load reaching its peak value during construction is generally low. In some casesthe loads can be reduced during the construction period to reflect this low probability. Forexample, the wind velocity to be resisted during construction can be reduced to 75% of thedesign wind velocity if the construction period is less than six weeks or to 80% if construction isless than 1 year (Section 6.2.1)5. Similarly, Section 6.4.1 states that if the construction period isfive years or less, the ground snow load can be reduced to 80% of the design value

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Trian Georgeou, Arizona State University; Scott Danielson, Arizona State University

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Engineering Technology

HaasTechnical Center contains the following four CNC mills: VF-2 SS 3-axis mill, VF-2 mill withfour-axis rotary table, VF-3 mill with a five-axis trunion table and an OM-2 office mill with30,000 RPM spindle. The technical center also contains CNC lathe capability with a SL-20CNC slant bed lathe and a TL-1 tool room lathe. The Haas Technical Center always has state-of-the-art CNC equipment due the relationship with Haas Automation Inc. Therefore, allmechanical and manufacturing ET students work on up-to-date equipment and gain CNCprogramming and setup experience along with machine time experience.The first machining course, MET 231, Manufacturing Processes, provides machining basics andprovides a foundation for the CNC courses. This course is typically

Conference Session

Projects & Partnerships Result in Student Learning

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Miertschin, University of Houston; Cheryl Willis, University of Houston

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Engineering Technology

develop highlyconnected personal mental schemas, but also to view their personal schemas in the context of alarger domain of knowledge.Tools used to engage learners in meaningful processing of input into their personal mentalschemas are called cognitive tools [4]. Mindtools are computer-based cognitive tools thatfacilitate the creation of formal knowledge representations for analyzing the world, accessinginformation, interpreting and organizing personal knowledge, and representing personalknowledge to others [7]. Mindtools have the following attributes: (1) can be applied acrosssubject matter domains, (2) represent knowledge; (3) engage learners in critical thinking aboutthe subject; (4) assist learners to acquire skills that are general and

Conference Session

Graduate Education in Engineering Technology

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Cuprak, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; John Rajadas, Arizona State University Polytechnic; Scott Danielson, Arizona State University

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Engineering Technology

of literature for tunnel design quicklyrevealed that the existing inlet convergence profile, while appropriate, was not optimal and thatthe convergence ratio was too low to assure good flow quality within the test section1,5,8,10.While other parameters such as flow conditioning screens could be incorporated or the length ofthe test entry section changed, the current performance parameters were found to be sufficientfor the task at hand.ModificationsA new convergence profile was designed incorporating the recommended features of a 6:1 to12:1 area ratio (inlet-to-test section area ratio), as well as a fifth order polynomial contractionprofile. This was done initially using Excel® to establish the profile, then constructing a 3-Dsolid model

Conference Session

Educating for Results: Tools used in Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Recayi 'Reg' Pecen; Ayhan Zora; Faruk Yildiz, University of Northern Iowa

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Engineering Technology

learning pace and knowledge level of students in many applied subjects. Thispaper presents a number of case studies used in applied class projects, laboratoryactivities, and capstone senior design projects for a B.S. degree program in electrical andmanufacturing engineering technology. Many students have found the software toolshelpful and user friendly in understanding fundamentals of physical phenomena inengineering and technology areas.1. IntroductionThe development of educational and industrial software and simulation tools has beenconsiderably increased. Industrial applications started to concentrate replacing expensiveequipments by software and simulations tools while a number of educational institutionsare preferring simulations tools

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

HuiRu Shih, Jackson State University; Wei Zheng, Jackson State University; Wilbur L Walters, Jackson State University; Stevenson Paradeshi, Jackson State University

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Engineering Technology

. In performing the laboratoryassignments, students use the instruments and follow the procedures outlined by the instructors.These two lab modules allow students to gain insight into the smart structures as well as tobecome knowledgeable users of the equipment. Responses and feedback from students havebeen very positive.1. Introduction A smart structure is a system containing multifunctional parts that can perform sensing,control, and actuation1,2. The entire system is integrated to perform a self-controlled smart action,similar to a living creature that can think, make judgment and take action. Smart materials (suchas piezoelectric materials) are used to construct these smart structures, which can perform bothsensing and actuation

Conference Session

Distance Learning in ET

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vernon Lewis, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

through the use of a local mentor.This paper will outline the preparation of the laboratory guide, the qualifications of thementors, the success in locating mentors by students and a comparison of the local andmentored remote students' achievement of course objectives.IntroductionA student aspiring to enter the surveying profession today faces a difficult dilemmaregarding a four year college education. This dilemma revolves around the followingfactors1:1) There are a very limited number of universities in the United States offering a four year Bachelor of Science in a surveying curriculum;2) There is a small numbers of surveying Bachelor of Science candidates to support development of surveying programs as compared to other curriculum areas;3

Conference Session

Educating for Results: Tools used in Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Hundley, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Terri Talbert-Hatch, Indiana University; Joshua Killey, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Elizabeth Wager, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

, such as Information Systems, also found that “68% of CIOs said that ‘soft skills’ such ascommunication and team building are more important today than five years ago” (pg 1)1. A gapexists between what employers expect from academic programs and what they discover in newlyhired graduates1. Paramount to all skill sets, the ability to learn is crucial. Many fields require‘retooling’, or learning new approaches and technologies. Instructors at the post-secondary levelmust foster the ability to learn through “incorporating sufficient challenge into courseassignments and projects,” (pg 6)1.There are two categories that employers fall into: those who are hiring to fill a specific job, andthose hiring for raw skills2. Many graduates do not possess the