Conference Session

Renewable Energy Topics

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William B. Phillips Ph.D., DeVry University; William S. Sullivan, DeVry University, Long Beach; Robert Aron PhD, DeVry University; Abour H. Cherif, DeVry University; Susana Fortun Ph.D., DeVry University, Chicago

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Engineering Technology

courses have beenAssessment Exam completedSummative Examination of all technical coursework to address achievement ofAssessment Exam Student Outcome A; and Program Specific Outcomes (L1 - L5)Senior Project This is an integrated curriculum experience used to assess Student Outcomes B to K and L1 to L5Humanities This is an integrated curriculum experience used to indirectly assessCapstone Student Outcomes E to KContinuous Improvement and Future WorkThe graduates from this specialization are expected to complete their program of study by theend of Spring 2014, when an analysis of initial program assessment data will be conducted andreviewed. In 2012, faculty and engineering

Conference Session

New Course Development Concepts in ET II

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J. William White AIA, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Veto Matthew Ray, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Dan D. Koo, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #9558Innovation in Construction: New Course Development Within a Construc-tion Management CurriculumMr. J. William White AIA, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis J. William White AIA is a lecturer with the Construction Engineering Management Technology program within the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology in Indianapolis. He is a registered architect who has more than 23 years of varied construction industry experience. Mr. White has undergraduate degrees from Indiana University and Ball State University and a masters degree from Purdue University Indianapolis. He is an active member

Conference Session

Curriculum & Student Enrollment I

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Immanuel Adaikalaraj Edinbarough, University of Texas, Brownsville; Posinasetti Nageswara Rao, University of Northern Iowa; Kanchan Das, East Carolina University

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Engineering Technology

including sustainability factors in design based courses are as high as 5 out of 6, ifwe segregate the outlier. In the case of Manufacturing Operations, opinions to includesustainability factors are uniform for each question of 5.2, 5.3, and 5.6 (Tables 1 and 2).Faculty /academia feedback on each of the above three groups establishes the importance ofincluding sustainability issues in manufacturing engineering courses.Question number 7 of Category 1was an open ended question that asked the participants toprovide suggestions to improve sustainability considerations in the course curriculum. Table 3lists suggestions included by 7 participants out of 30:Table 3: Suggestions to improve sustainability considerations in the Manufacturing Engineering

Conference Session

Curriculum & Student Enrollment I

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nikunja Swain P.E., South Carolina State University

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Engineering Technology

externalcommittee and an internal committee for assessment and continuous improvement. Page 24.72.3 CSETA ActivitiesThe proposed activities for CSETA are shown in Figure 1 below. The activities are discussed in detailfollowing the figure.Figure1 – Proposed activities for CSETA Page 24.72.4 EducationCourse ModulesTrying to integrate security into an existing curriculum gives rise to various concerns including theinability to provide special degree programs

Conference Session

Curriculum & Student Enrollment II

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Troy Harding, Kansas State University Salina

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Engineering Technology

can be an effective method forengaging millennial students.1,2 This paper highlights experiences of using a collaborative editorto facilitate learning in a first-year programming course. The paper will describe how thecollaborative editor was customized for the class and how it was utilized by the teacher and thestudents. The web-based editor allowed students to see and edit the same program file and thenexecute the program individually without leaving the web browser. The editor became aneffective classroom tool in the flipped learning model utilized in this course. Qualitative datawere collected through the use of observations and surveys. The author discusses what waslearned about the impact on students’ attitudes, learning and quality of

Conference Session

Simulations and Project Based Learning I

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Technology

Page 24.1324.2the class an experiment that demonstrates the course capabilities. There is not a set of specificinstructions to follow that lead to a predicted result as with many laboratory courses. Rather eachstudent or student team must first determine what they would like to accomplish utilizing theexisting resources. The first opportunity for this in our curriculum is in our 3D ParametricModeling course where the students must develop a model for a complex part using the skillsthey have developed during the course. The next major opportunity is in the Robotics andAutomation class where they first determine the project goal, then determine the type/number ofsensors, the type of feeding system, and finally the end-of arm tooling needed to

Conference Session

ETAC, ABET, & STEM Programs

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #8506Expand the pipeline: K-12 curriculum development on VHDL and FPGA de-signDr. Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological UniversityProf. Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University Aleksandr Sergeyev is currently an Associate Professor in the Electrical Engineering Technology program in the School of Technology at Michigan Technological University. Dr. Aleksandr Sergeyev earned his bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering at Moscow University of Electronics and Automation in 1995. He obtained the Master degree in Physics from Michigan Technological University in 2004 and the PhD degree in Electrical

Conference Session

Capstone & Senior Design Projects

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Quinn Alexander Parnell; Turki Arif Aldulaijan, Michigan Technological University; Kerry O'Conner

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Engineering Technology

24.2.2incorporated as an integral part of engineering and engineering technology education in an effortto correlate the practical side of engineering design and the engineering curriculum. Such coursesprovide an experiential learning activity in which the analytical knowledge gained from previouscourses is joined with the practice of engineering in a final, hands-on project.2-4 The developmentof capstone design courses and corresponding requirements have been influenced by varioussources, including the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), industrialadvisory boards (IAB), faculty leading capstone projects, numerous industrial companies, andengineering research.Earlier research4-15 showed the importance if industrial involvement in the

Conference Session

Curriculum & Student Enrollment II

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Miguel Bazdresch, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #9532Unleashing Student Creativity with Digital Design PatternsDr. Miguel Bazdresch, Rochester Institute of Technology Miguel Bazdresch (mxbiee@rit.edu) obtained his PhD in Electronic Communications from the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Telecommunications, in France, in 2004. He worked for several years designing digital integrated circuits for the telecommunications industry. After teaching at ITESO University, in Mexico, from 2005 to 2012, he came to the Electronics, Computers and Telecommunications Engineering Technology Department at the Rochester Institute of Technology, where he is an Assistant Professor

Conference Session

Curriculum & Student Enrollment II

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J. William White AIA, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Veto Matthew Ray, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Dan D. Koo, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

– typically superintendents, project managers and/or project engineers – inevitably occurs. Additionally, the student organization frequently attends national conferences. The industry exposure at these events is particularly valuable as students not only socially interact with industry leaders but may actually acquire job leads. The CEMT program is also working to increasingly integrate its industry advisory board (IAB) with the student organization’s activities through the development of an IAB speaking program. Special guests from the industry are often invited to speak. Presentations by former students who are currently working in the industry are particularly popular. The SSC also serves as an opportunity

Conference Session

Simulations and Project-Based Learning II

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Miguel Bazdresch, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST)

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #9709Common Pitfalls in Communications Systems SimulationDr. Miguel Bazdresch, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST) Miguel Bazdresch obtained his PhD in Electronic Communications from the Ecole Nationale Superieure des Telecommunications, in France, in 2004. He worked for several years designing digital integrated circuits for the telecommunications industry. After teaching at ITESO University, in Mexico, from 2005 to 2012, he came to the Electronics, Computers and Telecommunications Engineering Technology De- partment at the Rochester Institute of Technology, where he is an Assistant Professor

Conference Session

ETAC, ABET, & STEM Programs

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John L. Irwin, Michigan Technological University; Joshua M. Pearce, Department of Materials Science & Engineering and Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Michigan Technological University; Gerald Anzalone, Michigan Technological University; Douglas E. Oppliger P.E., Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Technology

results. Engineeringtechnology baccalaureate degree program must provide a capstone or integrating experience that Page 24.1242.2develops student competencies in applying both technical and non-technical skills in solvingproblems (as specified in the ABET ETAC general criterion 5: curriculum).4 An example of thisneed is expressed in one of the recommendations from the ASME Vision 2030 report where thecurrent weaknesses of graduates expressed by their employers, as well as the early careerengineers themselves are that Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) programs shouldstrive towards creating curricula that inspire innovation, creativity, and

Conference Session

Issues in ET Education I

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Enrique Barbieri, University of North Texas

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Engineering Technology

another suggestion is to drop the ‘E’ from ET. Although advocatesmay issue well-intended motives for the validity of such proposals, we reason that rebranding isunnecessary, it is at best ineffective and at worst may be entirely devastating for ET programs Page 24.187.2across the nation. First, there exist about 60 programs in the US that offer the B.S. or B.A. in GeneralEngineering2. The degree often points to a more flexible curriculum allowing students to exploreareas of their interest with an interdisciplinary or cross-disciplinary flavor that may involve theapplied sciences and other non-engineering fields. Programs may specify a

Conference Session

New Course Development Concepts in ET I

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vladimir Genis, Drexel University (Tech.); M. Eric Carr, Drexel University; Siddharth Vyas, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Adrian A. Pollock, MISTRAS Group, Inc.

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Engineering Technology

issues expressed by government, academic institutions, and industries acrossthe nation. The ET program’s content provides an integrated educational experience directedtoward developing the ability to apply fundamental knowledge to the solution of practicalproblems in engineering technology fields. The majority of the ET courses at Drexel are fullyintegrated with training and laboratory experience and extensive use of software and industrialcase studies12. A new generation of industrial engineers, manufacturing engineers, and engineeringtechnologists must be educated and trained in various quality control-related techniques,methodologies, and corresponding equipment. Consequently, the role of NDE in assuring publicsafety is greatly increasing

Conference Session

Distance Learning in Engineering Technology

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rigoberto Chinchilla, Eastern Illinois University; Oyindamola O. Idowu, Waukegan Schools District 60; Thomas C. MacMullen, Eastern Illinois University

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #9145Implementing Telecommunication’s Switching and Routing Laboratory Prac-tices: Migration to a Distance Learning based InstructionDr. Rigoberto Chinchilla, Eastern Illinois University Dr. Rigoberto Chinchilla: PhD in Integrated Engineering, (Electrical and Industrial), Ohio University. Is an Associate Professor of Applied Engineering and Technology at Eastern Illinois University (EIU) since 2004. His teaching and research interest include Quality Design, Biometrics and Computer Security and ethics, Automation and Telecommunications. Dr. Chinchilla has been a Fulbright Scholar and a United Nations Scholar

Conference Session

Distance Learning in Engineering Technology

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steve C. Hsiung, Old Dominion University; John M. Ritz, Old Dominion University; Ece Yaprak, Wayne State University; Feng Jao, Ohio Northern University

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #8904Delivery of Hands-on Technical Courses through Real-Time Distance Learn-ingDr. Steve C. Hsiung, Old Dominion University Steve Hsiung is an associate professor of electrical engineering technology at Old Dominion University. Prior to his current position, Dr. Hsiung had worked for Maxim Integrated Products, Inc., Seagate Tech- nology, Inc., and Lam Research Corp., all in Silicon Valley, CA. Dr. Hsiung also taught at Utah State University and California University of Pennsylvania. He earned his BS degree from National Kauhsi- ung Normal University in 1980, MS degrees from University of North Dakota in 1986 and

Conference Session

Issues in ET Education I

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed S. Khan, DeVry University, DuPage; Aminul Karim, DeVry University,Downers Grove, IL

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #9093Faculty Technical Currency and Professional Development: 2013 Status Re-port on a National Survey of Engineering Technology FacultyDr. Ahmed S. Khan, DeVry University, DuPage Dr. Ahmed S. Khan is a Senior Professor in the College of Engineering and Information Sciences at DeVry University, Addison, Illinois. Dr. Khan has more than thirty years of experience in research, instruction, curricula design, development, evaluation, implementation and program accreditation, management and supervision. Dr. Khan received an MSEE from Michigan Technological University, an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management

Conference Session

Topics Enhancing ET Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Jennifer Grimsley Michaeli PE, Old Dominion University; Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University; Moustafa R. Moustafa, Old Dominion University; Mileta Tomovic, Old Dominion University; Alok K. Verma P.E., Old Dominion University; Cheng Y. Lin P.E., Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

multi-disciplinary in nature and integrates principles of many engineering disciplinesincluding, but not limited to, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and controlsengineering. These courses typically incorporate problem-based learning and project-basedpedagogy to effectively build the student’s knowledge and understanding. Old DominionUniversity’s Mechanical Engineering Technology (ODU MET) program offers undergraduatecourses related to Advanced Manufacturing including Robotics; Automation; LeanManufacturing; Computer Integrated Manufacturing; and Advanced Manufacturing Processes.Recently, two new courses related to mechatronics were added to the same focus area. In addition,ODU MET program has placed an increased emphasis on

Conference Session

New Course Development Concepts in ET II

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tim Brower, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Engineering Technology

“lesser” engineers who are sometimes classified as engineering technicians in industry (a designation typically reserved for an associates degreed individual).  The Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam will be a required component of graduation for MET students. Note, to sit for the FE in Colorado, a student must be graduating from an ABET accredited program. We will have to wait until after successful accreditation in 2015 to implement this requirement.  Differential and Integral Calculus are introduced early in the curriculum to allow ME and MET students to be co-enrolled in the

Conference Session

New Course Development Concepts in ET I

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Crichigno, Northern New Mexico College; Ivan Lopez Hurtado, Northern New Mexico College; Alfredo J. Perez, Northern New Mexico College; Raul R Peralta, Northern New Mexico College

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Engineering Technology

implementation of an Information Engineering Technology (IET)program at Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) that borrows from traditional engineeringprograms to build student foundations and at the same time prepares industry-readyprofessionals. The paper describes the building blocks of the program, focusing on curriculumand student outcomes. The IET curriculum is based on a learning-by-doing approach andincludes intensive hands-on activities. By partnering with the industry, students are exposedsince their freshman year to real industrial tools, hands-on activities and simple engineeringdesign, which helps in engaging and motivating them to persist in the program. Student outcomesare analyzed according to specific knowledge, technique and skills

Conference Session

Topics Enhancing ET Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Immanuel Adaikalaraj Edinbarough, University of Texas, Brownsville; Mikhail Bouniaev, University of Texas, Brownsville; Bill W. Elliott, The University Of Texas at Brownsville

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Engineering Technology

Engineering Technology at The University of Texas at Brownsville (UTB). Prior to join- ing the faculty at UTB he was a visiting professor at the Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY. Also, an Associate Professor of Production Engineering Technology at PSG College of Technology Bharathiar University, India, where he served as the Director of Computer Vision Laboratory and National Cadet Corps – Engineering Division Director. With over 26 years of teaching and research experience in manufacturing/mechanical engineering and engineering technology, he currently teaches in the areas of CAD/CAM/CIM, Robotics & Automation, Product and Process Design, Materials and Manufacturing processes, Machine Design, Renewable

Conference Session

Robotics and Automation

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Technology

into two distinctive models (not shown in the Figure 1). One model represents thetraditional engineering curriculum in which the theory of the subject is presented first, followedby the hands-on activities. There is an alternative model commonly adapted by the engineeringtechnology programs, in which the theoretical knowledge presented in the lectures isimmediately reinforced with the laboratory hands-on activities.The second case represents the blended learning which combines face-to-face classroommethods with computer-mediated activities to form an integrated instructional approach. Figure 1: Educational approaches currently used in academiaThe goal of a blended approach is to join the best aspects of both face-to-face and

Conference Session

Simulations and Project-Based Learning II

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Turner, Purdue University (Statewide Technology); Chris Foreman, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Rajeswari Sundararajan, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Technology

studentsare constantly evolving from classic power engineering to include increased emphasis on topicssuch as information technology, power electronics, communication systems, and optimization[3]. Fortunately, this sea change was predicted and a variety of solutions to power educationreform have been offered [4]-[6]. However, the need still exists to make changes in approachesto power engineering education in order to attract an increasing number of students and toincrease focus on integrative elements of the grid [7]. Results of an NSF solicitation suggest thatincluding the use of modeling and simulation tools providing instant feedback to students as thepreferred teaching methodology can enhance the learning process as compared to classroomteaching

Conference Session

ETAC, ABET, & STEM Programs

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carmine C. Balascio, University of Delaware

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Engineering Technology

establish achievement of the ABET student outcomes1. The ISU workplacecompetencies were adopted as UD ET workplace competencies. Students were required todocument their mastery of the ET workplace competencies through use of an ePortfolio6 thusproviding, in addition to the ePortfolio’s many developmental and learning benefits for students,a powerful direct assessment tool that could be employed by the department for ETAC of ABETaccreditation purposes.ET Workplace Competencies and Internships:UD has a Discovery Learning Experience (DLE)7 that is a general education requirement for allmajors. The DLE is defined as “discovery-based and experiential learning that involvesinstructional experiences out-of-class and beyond typical curriculum courses

Conference Session

Capstone & Senior Design Projects

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University; Jay R. Porter, Texas A&M University; Kristina Rojdev, NASA; Daniel Carrejo, NASA; Anthony J. Colozza

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Engineering Technology

integration of off-the-shelf current sensors into the 2010 [4] and 2011 DSH demonstration unit. For this initial applicationthe majority of the loads within the DSH were AC powered. Therefore, AC current monitors as shownin Figure 1 from Digikey, based on the ZigBee wireless networking protocol, were used. These sensorsprovided information of current draw from an outlet to the load, or loads, plugged into it. These sensorsalso allowed on/off control of the outlet. These sensors were connected to various outlets on the powerdistribution units within the DSH, as illustrated in Figure 2, and provided data wirelessly to the controlsystem. The sensors became an integral part of monitoring and controlling the operation of the loadswithin the DSH

Conference Session

Robotics and Automation

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas B. Stout, Tidewater Community College; Steve C. Hsiung, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

cost and is easily adaptable to fit their curriculum needs; the autonomousvehicle can fill those needs. With this basic platform, the robotic vehicles can be developed instages. First, it can be driven by an umbilical system, so students learn the basics of its motionand how it should be driven by the controller. Then, the platform can be adapted to thecontroller’s electronics, expanding the system to include the line following, wireless-remote, andautonomous capabilities. Page 24.27.5 Instructors at all levels in the educational process are trying to inspire the next generationof engineers and technologists and may not have the time, or

Conference Session

ETAC, ABET, & STEM Programs

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elaine M. Cooney, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

FormatVALUE Project BackgroundThe Association of American Colleges and Universities started the VALUE (Valid Assessmentof Learning in Undergraduate Education) project in 20072. This program was created in order tobetter show educational benefits, quality of learning, and retention and graduation rates. Sincethere are no standardized tests for the Essential Learning Outcomes (ELOs), there was a need todevelop a way to document and assess student learning in undergraduate education.The VALUE project was driven by an advisory board made up of 12 people, national andinternational leaders. The main goal was to generate a way to evaluate student learning that wasbased on the work students produced through the curriculum across a set of Essential

Conference Session

Simulations and Project-Based Learning II

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ying Lin, Western Washington University; Ed Moran, Western Washington University; Jeremy Ruhland, Western Washington University

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Engineering Technology

cover antenna theory, RF signal propagation modeling, and communication systems which are fundamental in upper-division EE/EET curriculum. The system renders several promising features: portable, low-cost, simple, and compact in size, to name a few. In this paper, we first introduce the components and the mechanism of the RF measurement system. We then present a laboratory exercise that designed for an antenna radiation pattern study using the developed system. Detailed lab procedures and results collected from a recent upper-division communication systems course in an EET program are provided. The lab results demonstrate the effectiveness of the developed system. Additional assessment data from students’ feedback further