Conference Session

A Technology Potpourri I

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jesus A. Gonzalez-Rodriguez, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Immanuel Edinbarough P.E., University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Adriana Rios Santiago, Texas Southmost College; Anabel Pineda-Briseño, Tecnologico Nacional de Mexico / Instituto Tecnologico de Matamoros

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academic international programs, such as study abroad, student exchange or onlinecourses, allow students to experience certain advantages of cross-cultural education. However, amore active participation would provide the students with opportunities to develop anunderstanding of working in international settings and gaining the skills to successfully interactwith diverse cultures5,6. As a bi-national region, we can consider this a privileged geographical area to experience cross- cultural mobility. Therefore, cross-border collaborative learning through capstone engineering projects is developed as a regional, cooperative scheme to provide additional societal settings for technology development in undergraduate applied research for students

Conference Session

Graduate Education and Undergraduate Research in ET

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wei Zhan P.E., Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

because these projects will broaden the students’ views of learning in general2. Modelingand simulation are helpful in learning STEM knowledge13; therefore, involving some modelingand simulation work in the project can make it more interesting to the students. The studentsneed to have some level of technical background to conduct research. Even though seniorstudents have the most knowledge and skills required for conducting research, they are usuallytoo busy with their course work and capstone design project. Based on these considerations, asophomore student and a junior student were selected for the projects. The goals of the projectsare four-folds: 1. Providing students with research opportunities to enhance their educational experience

Conference Session

Industry Collaborations in Engineering Technology

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alamgir Choudhury, Western Michigan University; Pavel Ikonomov, Western Michigan University; Jorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-2467: AN EXPERIMENTAL SET UP FOR OPTIMAL DESIGN OF AHUMAN-POWERED HYDRAULIC BICYCLEAlamgir Choudhury, Western Michigan UniversityPavel Ikonomov, Western Michigan UniversityJorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan University Page 14.193.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Experimental Setup for Optimal Design of a Human-Powered Hydraulic BicycleAbstractProduct development competitions through capstone design courses pose both, opportunities andchallenges for graduating seniors in engineering and engineering technology programs. Facultiesof relevant programs recognize the value of industry-sponsored projects for involvement

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Integrating Curriculum and Labs in Engineering Technology Programs

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Marshall, University of Southern Maine

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Engineering Technology

control valve simulatesthe press motions. A total of twelve problem solving projects are utilized in thiscourse.The PLC modules and I/O devices used in this junior level course were specified at thesame voltage and have been designed for patch-cord assembly. This allows thestudents to focus on the job of learning the software and interfacing the I/O deviceswithout the danger of injuring themselves or the components. In the capstone course,this safety net is not present and more time is spent on these concepts.Senior levelArmed with the knowledge and abilities in the prerequisite courses discussed above,students embark on a truly challenging project based problem solving adventure. Thesenior level capstone course is entitled Applied Automation

Conference Session

TAC/ABET-related Outcome-based Assessment Methods and Models

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anca L. Sala, Baker College, Flint; James Riddell, Baker College, Flint

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Engineering Technology

through direct assessments administered in several courses. Figure 1 illustrates therelationship between the various outcomes. Program Educational Objectives - PEO 1, …, PEO 6 Program Outcomes - PO a., …, PO m. Program Courses – Student Learning OutcomesFig.1 Relationship between Student Learning Outcomes, Program Outcomes, and ProgramEducational ObjectivesOne important curriculum change implemented by the program just before the ABET visit in2009 was to introduce a Capstone Project course at the end of the program requiring students tocomplete and present a hands-on project utilizing the knowledge and skills acquired throughouttheir studies. The

Conference Session

Manufacturing Engineering Technology Curriculum

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Akbar Eslami, Elizabeth City State University

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Engineering Technology

while the other sensorprompts the robot to start palletizing.I. IntroductionThe Senior Design Capstone Project has been identified as a valuable instrument of theassessment process. This instrument is now becoming more popular in undergraduate programsfor the assessment of behavioral and cognitive achievement1. Consequently, technology studentsat Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) are required to complete a Capstone Design Project intheir final semester. Simulating real-world robot palletizing is the goal for this Capstone Project.The students, working together as a team, utilize their knowledge, problem solving skills,communication and team work skills, to apply many of the technical competencies they acquiredthroughout their course of

Conference Session

Active Learning and Undergraduate Research in ET

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University; Jay R Porter, Texas A&M University; Dakotah M. Karrer, Texas A&M University; Vincent Michael Rodriguez, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

project is greater or less than what will normally be taken on as partof a course or Capstone project. This method allows the faculty member to hire studentsspecifically for their talents or interests from sophomore to senior level. When the project has a significant number of deliverables or requires a higher degree ofcertainty in the outcomes needed by the external sponsor, a research contract can be set in place.However, now faculty members will probably be offloaded to work on the project rather thanjust manage the work of the undergraduates and graduate students or students from otherdisciplines such as mechanical engineering who may be hired depending on the scope of theapplied research. Recently, some small businesses have

Conference Session

Integrating Curriculum and Labs in ET Programs

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Grant P. Richards, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Donald (Don) D. Cummings, Endress+Hauser; Bradley C. Harriger, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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within the process control industry leading to the design and installationof new industrial-grade laboratory infrastructure in an undergraduate capstone experience.The multi-year collaboration between academia and industry resulted in the development of ayear-long student-driven project centered on the design, development, and installation of newlaboratory infrastructure on a scale beyond the budgetary resources of the host institution or anyindividual industry partner. The resulting installation is a permanent education anddemonstration system constructed to industry standards, utilized in the delivery of conceptsrelated to process control, measurement, and communications in undergraduate courseworkwhile also providing a platform for

Conference Session

Robotics, Automation, and Product Development

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Technology

. These tools need to create prototypes with higher levels of functionalintegration necessary to accommodate a diverse selection of embedded intelligence, sensors,actuators, communications and data storage technologies. In addition, the turn-around time fromprototype to commercialized product continues to decrease so that companies can be first tomarket, thus gaining important market share. Although there are a number of hardwaredevelopment tools available, none of these fully meets the demanding requirements of theaerospace, automotive, communications, medical, petrochemical industries1. Based on a numberof successful applied research and capstone design projects, the Controls and Data HandlingBranch at National Aeronautics and Space

Conference Session

ETD Curriculum

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Troy Harding, Kansas State University, Polytechnic Campus; Thomas E. Mertz, Kansas State University, Polytechnic Campus; William E. Genereux, Kansas State University, Polytechnic Campus; Sue A. Guzek, Kansas State University, Salina; Timothy Bower, Kansas State University, Polytechnic Campus

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Database Sys 3 CMST485 Senior Capstone Project 6CMST283 Computer Sys Studio III 1 Hum/SS/Bus elective (300+) 3CMST335 Programming II 3 Science elective 4COMM106 Public Speaking I 3Humanities/Social Science elective The bolded courses will be discussed in Sophomore Spring more detail in the following sections.CMST252 System & Software Fund 3CMST315 Intro to System Admin 3CMST333 Com Sys Portfolio Defense 0CMST332 Web Development Project 3ENGL302 Technical Writing 3Science Elective

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Product Development and Manufacturing

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University; Jyhwen Wang, Texas A&M University; Manoj Vanajakumari, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

Chemistry. They have a chance to work on some real-world projects during theirsenior year in capstone/senior design courses. Before students get a chance to work on their real-world projects, which typically happen in capstone/senior projects, some of the students wouldhave made the decision to transfer out of engineering school. Based on the feedback fromindustry, even students who finished their engineering degree need more experience with real-world product development experience.To enhance the educational experience for students, TAMU made significant amount ofinvestment in seven activities. The majority of the investment went to Activity 1 with a goal ofenhancing the students’ preparation for the workplace and society through high impact

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

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Engineering Technology

evaluate the effects of the Capstone Design course on student traits inthe four specified areas to promote course re-evaluation for improved instruction and adherenceto ABET standards. The research question for this study was generated through workshop onengineering education research conducted at the Colorado School of Mines in August of 2005.The authors participated through a project funded by the Center for the Advancement ofScholarship on Engineering Education (CASEE) and the National Academy of Engineering Page 12.1062.2(NAE). Although the workshop and the literature focus on engineering education, the authorsbelieve they are also applicable to

Conference Session

A Technology Potpourri II

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Duong Vu, Duy Tan University-Vietnam; Ashfaq Ahmed P.E., Purdue University Northwest; Omer Farook, Purdue University Northwest

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performance was translated into individual grades.6. ConclusionsThe senior capstone design experience provided students the opportunity to apply what theyhave learned in their undergraduate courses in previous years into a viable project. It bridges thegap between classroom and industry and allows students to apply their knowledge and skills totackle real world challenges. It gives them the responsibility and freedom to perform at their ownpace and learn to interact and communicate with their team mates. The studio / lab learningenvironment provides them a learning platform that is beyond the boundaries of the classroomand prepares them for the industry. Additionally, this experience provides the concerned facultyto think beyond the confines of the

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Curriculum in Electrical Engineering Technology

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Technology

entrepreneurship.1,2,3 In thissame spirit of “doing” versus “lecturing”, the Electronics and Telecommunications (EET/TET)Programs at Texas A&M University have been developing an emphasis in electronics productdesign. To this end, the curriculum has been augmented to include topics such as electronicsmanufacturing, system integration, innovation, project management, and entrepreneurship. Aninitiative to team engineering technology students with business students who understandmarketing and small business plan development has also gained substantial momentum over thepast three years.4 Finally, all students are required to participate in a capstone design sequencewhere they work in teams to develop the concept for a product and implement a fully

Conference Session

MET Papers 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Azar Eslam Panah, Pennsylvania State University, Berks; Amir Barakati, Pennsylvania State University, Berks

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Engineering Technology

Design and Build a Water Channel for a Fluid Dynamics LabAbstractWater channels are used for a variety of educational and research purposes includinghydrodynamic and aerodynamic studies. The design, construction, and operation of suchfacilities involve numerous engineering challenges that make it a well-suited choice for anundergraduate capstone project whose emphasis is on multidisciplinary engineering capabilities,exposing to research, and learning and applying state-of-the-art methodologies. Since there was aneed to build a water channel facility for the new Fluid Discovery Lab at Penn State Universityat Berks, a project was defined and presented to the Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology(EMET) students as an option for their Senior

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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made by the students). Following thiscourse, students can also take either a high-performance-machining course and or a four- andfive-axis machining course.The paper briefly describes the CNC courses and the software and equipment used by thestudents. But, most importantly, the paper describes the benefits realized by the mechanical,aeronautical, and automotive engineering technology students from taking these courses. Thesophistication of the student’s design and build projects in their capstone class has seen adramatic increase since the students have begun to acquire the CNC machining experience.Thus, the paper builds a case for the value-added aspect of CNC machining within MechanicalEngineering Technology.IntroductionThe authors believe

Conference Session

ETAC/ABET RELATED OUTCOME BASED ISSUES

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel K. Jones P.E., SUNYIT; Mohammed Abdallah, SUNYIT

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Engineering Technology

weekly meetings, more independent projects, most students workingfull-time, and time off for vacation.Although these issues may be valid, the poor performance continued in fall 2012. The mostsuccessful students who graduate in four years typically take the capstone course during springof their senior year, and students who take longer to graduate typically take the course during thesummer or fall. Perhaps these students do not perform well, especially when working on teamsof similar peers. To see how this trend relates to a specific performance measure, Figure 2 showsthe trend for teamwork performance category (a), the ability to communicate within the team.Between spring and the subsequent fall, the number of students scoring 3 or 4 dropped

Conference Session

Laboratories in Engineering Technology

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Austin Asgill, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Engineering Technology

flexibility in designing their curriculum. This has allowed for theproposed BMET option to be easily accommodated within the EET program. Page 14.454.3III. The EET-BMET Option Approach to Biomedical InstrumentationRecognizing that in order to provide a rounded education for our students, it was imperative thatthey be exposed to actual biomedical instruments used in the medical field, the curriculumincludes a capstone course that can be satisfied by completing either a capstone project in an area Table 1. ECET courses in the BSBMET degree program option. COURSE NAME SEMEST WEEKLY WEEKL

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Innovations in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fredrick Nitterright, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Ronald Krahe, Pennsylvania State University, Erie

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descriptionsof those parts or assemblies. The ability of increased knowledge of solid modeling has becomecrucial to the success of ECET students.The new Solid Modeling course exposes ECET students to creating 3D models, creating 2Ddrawings of components, and 3D assemblies.This paper will discuss the development of a solid modeling course for ECET students. It willinclude the following information: discussion on the need for the course (i.e. driving factors),course objectives, course content, and the student’s capstone project in the course and studentcomments about the course.Background and Desired Outcomes of the CourseThe development of the course started with meetings between the MET and ECET departmentrepresentatives (i.e. the authors of this paper

Conference Session

STEM Issues

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University; Jay R. Porter, Texas A&M University; Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University

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: engineering design principles, additivemanufacturing processes, energy management and Internet of Things (IoT). This work, togetherwith the partnerships that have been developed between the Colleges of Engineering, Educationand Science, have resulted in a unique capstone design project. The project includes students inthe Electronic Systems (ESET) and the Mechatronics (MXET) programs in the College ofEngineering paired with students in the College of Education and the College of Science. Basedon the identified need for both resources and curriculum, the project team is engaged in thedesign and development of a one-quarter scale, four room “house” that is fully instrumented tobe monitored and controlled remotely as a IoT system. As this resource is

Conference Session

ETD Curriculum

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Behbood Ben Zoghi, Texas A&M University

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targets engineering and technical professionals andallows them to become future leaders in technical management positions, while continuing to workin their companies. The program’s curriculum, carefully crafted in consultation with industrialleaders, provides a unique blend of industry-critical skills in managing people, projects andprofitability. The curriculum will be taught by three groups of professionals: professors, professor-experts, and the industry experts. The curriculum is 20%, 60% and 20%, analytical, technicalmanagement and capstone project, respectively. The graduates of this program will meet industryneeds for qualified technical managers and leaders resulting from the expected industrial growthin the short- and medium-term

Conference Session

New Directions for ET

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sean Glen Wood, University of Houston, Downtown; Sergio Pena Diaz; Victoria Valencia, University of Houston, Downtown; Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston, Downtown; Lisa Deane Morano, University of Houston, Downtown

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food for a growing population using less water orenergy? How can we feed more people in urban centers and therefore reduce the carbonfootprint for food production and transport? How can we feed more people and produce lesscarbon dioxide waste, while reducing our risk of global warming? These are questions we pose toour students in both biology and engineering technology. We also try to embrace projects thatforce them to work together to solve a problem through collaboration and technology.This paper describes the technologies used to implement a senior capstone project which focuseson sustainable development. The overall goal of the senior capstone project was to bring togetherstudents from different disciplines to address a problem related to

Conference Session

Assessment Methods

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Howard, East Carolina University; Joseph Musto, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Engineering Technology

involvement, the most-often mentionedmethod of ensuring faculty involvement was leadership from the top. That is, top-downleadership and support were seen as critical in faculty involvement. Other methods includedengaging faculty at faculty meetings, faculty retreats, and training sessions and workshops.Assessment methods for demonstrating achievement of outcomes most mentioned by the Page 11.1254.2surveyed institutions were examples of student work (at selected points during the students’careers), embedded course-based measures (such as standard exam questions or lab reports),capstone projects, and portfolios. While many other methods of assessment were

Conference Session

ETAC/ABET-Related Issues

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel K. Jones P.E., SUNY Polytechnic Institute; Mohammed Abdallah, SUNY Polytechnic Institute

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Engineering Technology

verbal communication PIb. Organize the content in a logical fashion PIc. Provide graphical illustrations PId. Identify and explain the topic with technical depth Course MTC 420, Capstone Experience Semesters Spring 2012, summer 2012, fall 2012 Evaluator Jones Tool SO6a Rubric Student Work Final project presentation and report Results Spring 2012 Summer 2012 Fall 2012 PIa: % scored 3 or 4 100% 60% 88.8% PIb: % scored 3 or 4 100% 60% 66.7% PIc

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Assessment Methods

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Boser, Illinois State University; Kenneth Stier, Illinois State University

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Engineering Technology

written exams, oral exams,embedded questions in exams and assignments, portfolio analysis, papers/writing samples,simulated activities/case-studies, capstone projects, videotapes of student's skills, inside/outsideexaminers, and internship experiences.7 With all of these instruments, the student’s knowledgeand skill can be directly measured. Since it would be beyond the scope of this paper to provide ananalysis of all the direct measures of assessment that are available, the focus will be on those thatwere used at the authors’ department. Course tests and examinations are perhaps the most commonly used direct assessmentmeasure. Most courses use tests to measure student progress, therefore they are readily available.Assuming that the tests

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum In Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carmine C. Balascio, University of Delaware

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Engineering Technology

unfamiliar withePortfolios and was somewhat incredulous that the ePortfolio in conjunction with the requiredinternship (or undergraduate research) and senior capstone seminar could provide an adequatecapstone experience for the ET students. The lack of a capstone experience was cited as aweakness, and no mention of the recently implemented capstone ePortfolio was made in thepreliminary report. If such unfamiliarity with and resistance to use of the ePortfolio is commonin the ET community in general and amongst TAC of ABET evaluators in particular, thenprograms may be well advised to retain a traditional senior project in conjunction with acapstone ePortfolio.SummaryInternal funding was obtained from a UD Center for Educational Effectiveness grant

Conference Session

Mechanical ET Curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald Earley, Miami University

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Engineering Technology

two dimensional mechanisms analysis problems.The mechanisms course is a prerequisite of the senior design capstone course. The elements ofthe design course process include but are not limited to: establishment of objectives, synthesis ofideas, and mechanical analysis of the selected components of the project. Real-world constraintssuch as economical and societal factors, marketability, ergonomics, safety, aesthetics, and ethicsare also an integral part of this capstone course. A major requirement of all senior designprojects is that each final report and oral presentation clearly demonstrates practical applicationsof concepts and methods learned in other engineering technology courses. The course projectreports and final oral presentations

Conference Session

Mechatronics

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mileta Tomovic, Old Dominion University; Cynthia Tomovic, Old Dominion University; Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Cheng Y. Lin P.E., Old Dominion University; Nan Yao, Beihang University; Petros J. Katsioloudis, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

successful inengaging students in an active learning process while increasing teamwork and improvingcommunication skills. In addition to integrating project based experiences throughout all fouryears, most engineering programs culminate in a major design experience [4]. In most cases, thisexperience takes the form of a sequence of two 3 credit hour courses at the senior level. Theexperience provides students an opportunity to apply most if not all of their engineeringknowledge to the design and build of a physical system that, in most cases, has real-worldapplication relevance [5]. The capstone experience is highly valuable, but due to limited time, forobvious reasons, it has some limitations including insufficient time for closing the loop

Conference Session

Student Learning and Teamwork

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charlie Edmonson, University of Dayton; Donna Summers, University of Dayton

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Engineering Technology

team projects. Thisteam project experience is culminated in the interdisciplinary capstone course, SeniorProject, XXX-490, where teams of students complete a project with industry. How eachof these courses teach and apply teamwork, leadership training, and team projects aredescribed below.First Year CoursesTwo courses taken by students in their first year involve working in teams. SET-100,First Year Seminar, is required by all students in the first semester of their first year.Besides team dynamics, topics such as academic policies, academic planning, registrationprocedures, and counseling and career placement services are discussed. Professionalethics, critical thinking and communications, and are also discussed.Following an introduction to

Conference Session

ETAC/ABET-Related Issues

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Byron G. Garry, South Dakota State University

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Engineering Technology

in education, as a function of accountability.This last point falls under the umbrella of the phrase culture of evidence, which is currentlypopular among policy and assessment experts. It captures the belief that colleges can enhancestudent learning and success if they systematically collect and examine data8. Suskie9 states thatfor good assessment to happen, the instructor at the start needs to “develop clearly articulatedwritten statements of expected learning outcomes”, that is, what the students know and will beable to do by the end of the course. Ewell5 calls this the “Improvement Paradigm”, which canembrace many kinds of evidence-gathering, including standardized and faculty-designedexaminations, capstone projects, demonstrations