Conference Session

ET Projects

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Feng Jao, Ohio Northern University; Steve C. Hsiung, Old Dominion University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

butalso TI ARM M4 series. The uC Training System (Rev 3) trainer board was designed, produced,and tested based on the demand from the academic community that acknowledged thatmicrocontroller course curricula need an advanced microcontroller platform to meet industrytechnical training demands. This was a direct reflection of the NSF I-Corp L project results.Lab Modules Design and Implementation Project Collaboration: With the new uC TrainingSystem Rev 3 Trainer Board specifications (Figure 7), The initial lab modules were created byOld Dominion University (ODU), Norfolk, Virginia and Farmingdale State College (FSC),Farmingdale, New York faculty as a team, and using the web portal managed by Ohio NorthernUniversity (ONU) faculty to facilitate the

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nancy Denton, Purdue University; Joseph Fuehne, Purdue University-Columbus; Henry Kraebber, Purdue University; Timothy Cooley, Purdue University-New Albany; Joseph Dues, Purdue University-New Albany

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. reflection. learned from the experiment. experiment. Clear, accurate diagrams are included Drawings and make the experiment easier to Diagrams are included and are Diagrams are included and are Needed diagrams are missing OR are /Diagrams understand. Diagrams are labeled labeled neatly and accurately. labeled. missing important labels. neatly and accurately. All materials and setup used in the Almost all materials and the setupu Most of the materials and the setup Many materials are described Materials experiment are clearly and accurately used in

Conference Session

Multimedia and Distance Learning

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roger Owensby, Bluefield State College; Akhtar Safder, Bluefield State College; Bruce Mutter, Bluefield State College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

that, over time, led us to believe it to be a better match for UCLA's current needs. Thedecision to remain engaged with the Sakai community reflects our support for the Sakai visionand our desire to promote CMS interoperability solutions.”Graphic MaterialDrawings and other graphic materials make up a major portion of the course content assigned infour of the six required MIET courses in the BS degree curriculum. Drawings will need to becreated in specific formats using standard nomenclature; titles, scales, uniform sets of symbols,and text appearance criteria. As part of the requirements of these courses, drawings will besubmitted for periodic reviews. Projects submitted for these scheduled reviews will be marked-up for modifications

Conference Session

Best Practices in Industrial Technology

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Regena Scott, Purdue University; Edie Schmidt, Purdue University; Kathryne Newton, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

information. Though there were instructions, they did not include as much detail as students needed. This information should include step-by-step requirements for the activity with clearly designated goals and objectives and a timetable each aspect of the activity. • Roles and responsibilities should be stated in the activity instructions. Though one of the goals of every exercise is to have each activity reflect the student’s leadership skills, we found that they were not clear about which roles should be included to complete a given task and/or what the specific responsibilities of each individual entailed.Overall feedback from student’s participating in the labs was positive. They werechallenged

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in Engineering Technology

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kari Clase, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Lab II (IT227) and Introduction to Bioinformatics (CIT 227).Students from several departments within the College of Technology and also from theCollege of Science, College of Pharmacy and College of Agriculture benefit from thecurriculum within this laboratory course and are actively participating within the minor.The program is administered by the Department of Industrial Technology, but the courseswithin the minor are taught by faculty from multiple departments. The biotechnologycourses listed below in Table1 reflect the collaborative nature of the program.Table 1: Biotechnology courses within the minorCourse Number Course Name DepartmentBIOL 112 Fundamentals of Biology I

Conference Session

Continuous Improvement & Assessment of ET Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Guy Hembroff, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

) ‚ Senior ProjectOutcome 9. An ability to understand professional, ethical and Evaluationsocial responsibilities (ABET 2.i ) ‚ Senior ExitOutcome 10. A respect for diversity and a knowledge of Surveycontemporary professional, societal and global issues (ABET 2.j )Outcome 11. A commitment to quality, timeliness and continuousimprovement (ABET 2.k) Page 13.1224.126.1 Assessment Results AnalysisAnalysis of assessment results shows that both Senior Project Evaluation (Tool 3) and CourseAssessment (Tool 1) reflect more accurate results than Senior Exit Exam (Tool 2). This could

Conference Session

Innovations in Computer Engineering Technology Curriculum

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xuemin Chen, Texas Southern University; David Olowokere, University of Alabama at Birmingham; Graham Thomas, Texas Southern University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. No 2 7. Is the textbook helpful? a. Yes 6 b. No 1 c. Don’t know 2 8. Would you recommend this course to your fellow students? a. Yes 9 b. No 0 c. Don’t know 0Though the sample size used is small and the survey results might not reflect the whole picturevaluable information can be obtained from analyzing the survey results. 67% of studentspreferred the objects first

Conference Session

Industry Collaborations in Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ken Barnard, K-State at Salina; Greg Stephens, K-State at Salina; Raju Dandu, Kansas State University at Salina

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

energy aswell as bringing efficiencies throughout the process. The problem now being recognized is thatthe cheap fossil fuel era of the past cannot be sustained into the future. McDonough & Braungart(2002) stated, “The design of products and manufacturing systems growing out of the IndustrialRevolution reflected the sprit of the day- and yielded a host of unintended yet tragicconsequences”. Burning fossil fuels increase levels of pollutants and greenhouse gasses (carbondioxide, nitrous oxide, and water vapor). The molecules of green house gasses resonate withreflected infrared radiation from the earth and prevent most of this radiated heat from escapinginto outer space. Burning of coal adds mercury, sulfur oxides, and fly ash, among others

Conference Session

Student Learning Techniques & Practices in Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

B. Sridhara, Middle Tennessee State University; Joseph Prince, Middle Tennessee State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

consists of a rectangular panel backed byan air gap (Fig. 12). It is a spring-mass system with the air acting as a spring and the panel as amass. The panel absorber mounted in a pipe vibrates when there is sound propagation, reflects apart of the sound towards the source and thereby reduces the noise level at the pipe exit. Unlikethe conventional mufflers, it is simple in construction, compact and there are no holes or opencavities. Therefore, panel absorbers do not get clogged and can also be used to reduce the noisepropagated in pipes and ducts that are used to transport solid particles. Figure 12. Schematic diagram of a typical panel absorber When a panel absorber is modeled as a Helmholtz resonator we obtain an

Conference Session

Continuous Improvement & Assessment of ET Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Cottrell, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

improvement is thedevelopment of both objectives and outcomes that adequately capture educational intent.The Civil Engineering Technology (CIET) Program Outcomes reflect the strategy ofcontinuous improvement prevalent in the Department of Engineering Technology. TheProgram Outcomes have evolved over the years, but have remained the bridge betweenvjg"Rtqitco"Gfwecvkqpcn"Qdlgevkxgu"ujqyp"kp"Vcdng"3"cpf"vjg"Ðc-mÑ"tgswktgogpvu"qh" Table 1: Civil Engineering Technology Program Educational Objectives 1. Applying general and discipline specific concepts and methodologies to identify, analyze, and solve technical problems. 2. Articulating technical material in a professional manner to potentially diverse audiences and in a

Conference Session

Computer ET Innovation

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Warren Koontz, Rochester Institute of Technology; Chance Glenn, Rochester Institute of Technology; Mark Indelicato, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

number of inputs, including • Specific requests from representatives of SCTE, as reflected in their proposed curriculum • Meetings with the Industrial Advisory Board for the Telecommunications Engineering Technology program • The background and expertise of the Telecommunications Engineering Technology faculty • The overall goals of the Telecommunications Engineering Technology programWith regard to the last point, courses outside the scope of engineering technology (e.g., cableinstallation) were referred to other departments in RIT. Page 13.736.4The initial courses are introductory with regard to video and broadband

Conference Session

Reaching Students: Innovations to Curriculum in ET

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abu SARWAR, Austin Peay State University; John Blake, Austin Peay State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Functions, - Solving Equations with Unknown Exponents using Logarithms - Finding Roots of Higher Order Equations by Calculator - Solving Inequalities Graphically and Analytically - Variation & Trigonometric Formulas of Double and Half Angles.Some topics receive more emphasis than others based on needs in later courses and in practice.The list of topics reflects specific needs in other courses. All instructors expect students to beable to manipulate equations to find unknowns. Students should develop these skills throughpractice with many of the topics in this course. All students need to understand the basics offunctions, including linear, power, and exponential functions, and graphs on linear andlogarithmic scales. All students 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

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

abstract levels.Although Verilog HDL offers an extensive feature set for modeling digital circuits atany abstract level, due to time constraints, students do not get the opportunity to studyswitch level modeling and signal strengths (except the high impedance state); behaviorlevel modeling; delay modeling although testbenches use some delays in betweendriving value sets; and signal timing constraints in technology library cells; or mappingof the circuit to library cells for ASICs design flow.Section III: Laboratory Experiments and Class Projects.Lab assignments reflect on material covered in the theory class. Students use ModelSim[9] for simulation and validation of their design work. They develop testbenches forverification of the designs

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

Tagged Divisions

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

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

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

under the grant EEC-0634279 (programmanager Dr. Mary Poats). Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendationsexpressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of theNational Science Foundation.References1. Gabbert, U. and Tzou, H. S. (2001). Smart Structures and Structronic System, Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, Boston, London.2. Song, G., Qiao, P. Z., Binienda, W. K. and Zou, G. P. (2002). “Active Vibration Damping of Composite Beam using Smart Sensors and Actuators.” Journal of Aerospace Engineering, July 2002, 97-103. Page 13.1086.123. Inman, D. J. (1994

Conference Session

Curriculum in Electrical Engineering Technology

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shiyoung Lee, Pennsylvania State University, Berks

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

project report.≠ Conclusions – The conclusions section should also summarize what students learned by executing the project and should identify problems encountered other than equipment problems during the lab session.≠ References – The references should be any resources relevant to the assigned lab topics.≠ RSLogix500 Project Report – The RSLogix500 report should reflect the following options in the configuration and ladder options dialog: Page 14.776.8 Figure 8. RSLogix500 project report options Figure 9. RSLogix500 ladder setup option ≠ RSLogix500 File - The ladder logic diagram

Conference Session

Distance and Web-Based Learning in Engineering Technology: Part II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bruce Mutter, Bluefield State College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Sponsor Groupsand the CCLE Assessment Taskforce. This decision will now be carried through UCLA's ITgovernance process in order to build even broader campus consensus and to define a campusimplementation strategy.The decision to choose Moodle over Sakai as UCLA's convergence platform was based on manyfactors that, over time, led us to believe it to be a better match for UCLA's current needs. Thedecision to remain engaged with the Sakai community reflects our support for the Sakai visionand our desire to promote CMS interoperability solutions.”Graphic MaterialDrawings and other graphic materials make up a major portion of the course content assigned infour of the six required MIET courses in the BS degree curriculum. Drawings will need to

Conference Session

Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Engineering Technology: Part II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Warren Hill, Weber State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

moreappropriately reflect that these outcomes apply to our students, not to the program.Criterion 5 – Curriculum Page 14.155.6To match up with the changes that were made in the outcomes criterion, in particular todifferentiate between two and four-year degree programs, there were also several changes thatwere made in Criterion 5 dealing with curriculum. The current criterion requires that associatedegree programs cover algebra and trigonometry and include an introduction to mathematicsabout the level of algebra and trigonometry. For an associate degree program, the proposedcriterion requires only algebra and trigonometry at a level appropriate to the program

Conference Session

Capstone and Senior Design in Electrical and Computer ET

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Grant Richards, Purdue University; John Denton, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

allowed to select the type of project,create specifications and develop test plans. Students were then grouped into teams that weremaintained throughout the course.The project initially progressed slowly as students selected overall specifications, determinedfunctional blocks and developed block designs. Weekly project team meetings required teams tocommunicate their progress and any discoveries to the remaining teams. As the projectprogressed, initial designs and test criteria were updated to reflect student discoveries relating tocomponents, manufacturing and measuring capabilities. All specifications, test procedures, anddesigns for the entire project were completed individually by each team and submitted to allother teams. Submissions were

Conference Session

Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Electronics and Electrical ET Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Youakim Al Kalaani, Georgia Southern University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

change? Course Outcome: -Design of motor control circuits using standard relays and/or dedicated solid state devices -Investigate the transformer action of dc-to-dc switching circuit including voltage, current and reflected impedance Course Outcomes: -Design a half-bridge converter to reduce reactive power consumption and

Conference Session

Curriculum in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology: Part I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Muhammad Hasan, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

tosignify the benefits of being at par with the lectures and to encourage solving problems inconsultation with others. The HWs were designed to prepare the students well for the tests.Laboratory reports were due following the completion of every experiment. Such report mainlyincluded the working VHDL code written for that experiment along with the answers toquestions testing the understanding of the experiment in general. These reports carried a weightof 10 points. Full laboratory attendance credited the students with 5 points. Performance of eachstudent in the laboratory was assigned 7 points. This was based on their level of effort and theoutcome of the experiments.At this point, we can reflect quantitatively on the students’ performance. First

Conference Session

Issues and Direction in ET Education and Administration: Part II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carmine Balascio, University of Delaware

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Page 14.921.2holding 2-year ET associate degrees from regional community colleges. The 4-year general ETdegree obtained TAC of ABET accreditation by around 1987.Because of demographic shifts in the state, the AET program was attracting only a few studentsper year and was no longer sustainable by the mid to late 1990s. By this time, also, theuniversity had evolved into a top-tier research institution. In 1997, the name of the departmentwas changed to Bioresources Engineering (BREG) to reflect a wider research emphasis beyondagriculture. The AET program was discontinued and the general ET program was modified toaccept incoming freshmen. In 2002 the ET program was revised further to increase its rigor andto include two concentrations: (1) Applied

Conference Session

Recruitment and Retention in Engineering Technology Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

nature, extensive use of the Internet andWeb software tools, and a team-teaching format. As the main project of this course, small teamsof students design, build, program, and test an autonomous mobile robot using LEGO® parts,sensors, and the Robotic Command eXplorer (RCX) controller 3. A study conducted at ColoradoSchool of Mines reports on the long-term results of a two-year experiment in which a group of“average” engineering students was recruited for a first-year program that integrated curriculaand fostered a learning community. Students who participated in the Connections programgraduated at a significantly higher rate than their peers and reflected retrospectively that theprogram had a strong positive effect on their college careers 4

Conference Session

Distance and Web-Based Learning in Engineering Technology: Part I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Immanuel Edinbarough, University of Texas, Brownsville; Jesus Martinez, University of Texas, Brownsville

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

technology. He is planning for a career in engineering industry. Page 14.1361.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Web Based Control for Mechatronics Laboratory ExperimentsAbstractMechatronics programs all over the country are gaining popularity and the student base isincreasing everyday. This field of engineering brings a multi disciplinary approach toengineering education reflecting the complex nature of common products that we come across indaily life such as cell phones, airbags and myriad of appliances. In other words, mechatronicproducts are the fusion of mechanical devices, sensors, actuators and

Conference Session

Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Engineering Technology: Part I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet Braun, Western Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

questions of the test were changed to reflect this new content and expanded to18 multiple choice questions. The main course learning objectives did not change, however, and Page 14.1278.3Table 1 addresses how the test questions aligned with these objectives for each term.Corresponding post-course tests were then administered at the end of the terms to determine ifthe course learning objectives were being met. Assessment such as this is an importantresponsibility of the faculty member in the continuous improvement process1. Learning Objective Term 1 Term 2 Description of Changes Understand the emissions of 4 7 Term 2

Conference Session

Laboratories in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carl Spezia, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

limit. A thermostatically controlled burner heats fluid for a predefinedtime. At the end of the time interval, the drain valve opens and the tank empties. The valve,pump, and pipeline symbols change color to reflect their on/off state. Tank fluid color changeson the display as the temperature changes. Strip charts record tank fluid level and fluidtemperature over time. The simulation implements hysteresis in the thermostat and level control.Hysteresis is a range of insensitivity in a control device that increases stability and decreasenoise. Contact symbols change for both level and temperature control to indicate contact state.Users modify simulation parameters through the control panel before starting the simulation andconduct “what if

Conference Session

Freshman Experience in Engineering Technology

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet Meyer, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Stephen Hundley, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; H. Oner Yurtseven, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

of developing purpose our pedagogy diverges. With the engineering sections ourgoals are to engage and excite students about engineering. There are different areas ofengineering but the field is not as broad from “an information about careers” perspective astechnology. In the technology sections while we likewise want to engage and excite them aboutthe technology majors, we offer a variety of different degree programs and need to include themall. In engineering we direct students to explore the web sites of the various engineeringprofessional societies and ask that they write a short reflection about what they found interesting.There are not the same types of opportunities for all of the technology majors. Finding careeropportunity

Conference Session

Industry Collaborations in Engineering Technology

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Alvarado, Texas A&M University; Michael Golla, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

laboratory. The list may contain laboratory equipment, computers, furniture, and allother items necessary to be to have a complete and functional laboratory. Depending on the agreement,some of the resources may come from the university, and others will either be donated by industrypartners, or purchased by using the interest generated by the established endowment. A critical phase ofthe laboratory development is the selection of equipment that reflects the needs of the students andindustry partners. A significant effort is put on identifying the most relevant hardware and laboratoryexercises to make sure the students get the most up to date equipment and training. Proper coordination isrequired to make sure the hardware arrives in timely fashion and

Conference Session

Civil ET Curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Tito-Izquierdo, University of Houston-Downtown; Alberto Gomez-Rivas, University of Houston-Downtown; George Pincus, University of Houston-Downtown

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

allowed to take the Fundamental Engineering (FE)examination as the first step to become a Professional Engineer in Texas. The Departmentencourages students to apply for the FE exam and offers a tutoring class, free of charge, forinterested students.ConclusionsThe Structural Analysis and Design program offers a modern and effective method of teachingengineering technology courses, reflecting current wishes of engineering and construction firms.Moreover, it combines theory, computer software, and laboratory work to maximize studentunderstanding of theory and integrate theory with real-life practical applications. This approachincreases enrollment in the program, reinforces the understanding of engineering principles, andimproves job opportunities

Conference Session

Non-Technical Skills in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jay Bhatt, Drexel University; Vladimir Genis, Drexel University; Joshua Roberts, Drexel University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

databases, electronic books and journals, and other resources thatsupport research and scholarship both in the Libraries and online2. W.W. HagertyLibrary presently houses nearly half a million books, periodicals, microforms, and non-print materials. The collection’s strengths reflect the curricular strengths of the UniversityCity campus: engineering, computer science, business, information science, and mediaarts and design, as well as general science, humanities, and social sciences.Library staff members at each of the three locations are available to help library patronsat all times. Reference and subject librarians are available to assist individuals doingresearch and using the library or to provide organized classes covering specialized