Conference Session

Capstone and Design Projects in Engineering Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bimal P. Nepal, Texas A&M University; Ismail Capar, Texas A&M University; Barry Lawrence, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

ActivitiesThis is a three-credit course offered in the beginning of the second year of the MSID programduring the residency week. It is designed as a weeklong intensive course in which students workfrom Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with after-hours group meetings and otherstudies. Exhibit 1 depicts the design and schedule of the course. Exhibit 1: Class activities for prior to and during the residency week Step-1: Activities prior to residency week Literature review and learning the best practices FRIDAY  FINAL PRESENTATION  ¾ RESULTS PRESENTATION

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Computer and Informtion Technology-related Issues

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suranjan Panigrahi, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Ken Burbank, Purdue University, Statewide Technology

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Engineering Technology

learning experience. Therefore, well-designed provisions for interactions of the international students with domestic studentscan provide valuable learning experiences for the graduate students.A variety of study abroad opportunities is available in a typical University system.Though M.S. students are eligible for such opportunities, participation in such programsis not common among graduate students. Embedding study abroad programs within agraduate program could add value and attractiveness to graduate students and theirexperience. Joint research or teaching collaboration with organizations or institutionsoutside the USA is another value added proposition for graduate education and trainingfor M.S. students in Engineering Technology. The number

Conference Session

Capstone and Design Projects

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Malini Natarajarathinam, Texas A&M University; Norm Clark, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

with industry. This course is a required class for the Industrial Distribution curriculum of theEngineering Technology and Industrial Distribution (ETID) department and is specificallytargeted towards ETID juniors majoring in Industrial Distribution. This article talks about howthe project is aligned with the learning objectives and the topics covered in the class. Measurestaken to assess learning while actively working on the project are also discussed. Extensiveindustry projects done with undergraduate students have specific challenges and those arediscussed as well. Nepal and Lawrence3 (2011) have shown how project-based learning has beeneffective in a graduate course. Benefits to the students as a result of this type of

Conference Session

Capstone and Design Projects in Engineering Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Biswajit Ray, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

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Engineering Technology

student o Presentation by an EET alumni working in industry for more than five years o Field trip to a modern electronics design, manufacturing, and testing company o Industry co-op experience and in-house research opportunities  Problem-solving skill development o Engineering problem solving using algebra, geometry, and trigonometry o Single-variable optimization problems without using calculus concepts o Electrical circuit analysis: series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits o Applying position, velocity, and acceleration concepts to solve one-dimensional and two-dimensional motion problems including the effect of gravitational acceleration

Conference Session

Graduate Education in ETD

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Enrique Barbieri, University of North Texas; Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston, Downtown

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Engineering Technology, Graduate Studies

level design situations. By contrast, ETECcurricula prepare its graduates to accept responsibilities closer to the “implement” and even“operate” functions, which require a different focus, different interest, and indeed a differentskill-set from abstractions and complex mathematical manipulations. One valid question then iswhat happens at the graduate level in ETEC and what are the research expectations? Experience shows that the majority of B.S. ETEC graduates need a course dealing withengineering applications of mathematics. Hence, we have found it necessary to require allstudents in the SCT program to take or have an equivalent credit for the course ELET6305

Conference Session

Topics Related to Electrical Engineering Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jay R. Porter, Texas A&M University; Ben Behbood Zoghi, Texas A&M University; Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University; Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

. The vast majority of funded research projects were eithergovernment agency or industry funded and involved the design and development of products andsystems to address specific customer needs. Examples of these projects included the design of anew RFID inventory system for a customer who had a large inventory of rental equipment totrack, the development of a several prototype products for an after-market automotivemanufacturer, and the creation of several border surveillance and tracking reference designs forthe Department of Homeland Security. At that same time, most graduates were being hired intopositions related to product and/or system design, life-cycle maintenance, testing andapplications engineering. To explore this new opportunity in

Conference Session

Factors Affecting Student Performance

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen J. Horton P.E., University of Maine

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Engineering Technology

graduates are very well prepared for the workplace, both technically andprofessionally, as has been documented from employer and graduate surveys. The College ofEngineering recently conducted a “Life After UMaine” survey of 2007-2008 graduates. Ofgraduates of all the programs in the College, MET graduates reported being the best prepared foremployment. Eleven of twenty-one (52%) MET graduates responded to the survey. Ten wereemployed full-time in the career field. Nine responded that they were “Very Well” prepared foremployment, and one responded being “Moderately Well” prepared for employment.To support this preparation for employment I use the following framework to manage myclassroom environment: “Having technical skills is not enough in the

Conference Session

ETD Design II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John L. Irwin, Michigan Technological University; David Wanless, Michigan Technological University; Paul Sanders, Michigan Technological University; Scott W. Wagner, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Technology

also worked at Jaguar Land Rover as a Six Sigma Blackbelt. For the last three years, he has been an Assistant Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Michigan Technological University. His Solid- ification Theory and Practice research team designs metallic alloys and processing for energy applications such as lightweight aluminum alloys for power train components, anisotropic gasarite structures for en- ergy absorption, and high toughness ductile iron for wind turbine hubs and bedplates. He also advises the Advanced Metalworks Enterprise, a student-run engineering organization that executes industry-driven development projects.Mr. Scott W. Wagner, Michigan Technological University

Conference Session

Capstone and Design Projects in Engineering Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David W. Goodman, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Robert J. Durkin, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

used for someexperiments) would impact the quality of education by potentially diminishing design creativitywith subsequent course offerings.References 1. Rosentrater, K. A. & Al-Kalaani, Y. 2006. Renewable energy alternatives – a growing opportunity for engineering and technology education. The Technology Interface, 6, 1. 2. Anderson, O. R. 1976. The Experience of Science: A New Perspective on Laboratory Teaching, Teachers College Press, New York. 3. Hofstein, A. and Lunetta, V. 1982. The role of Laboratory in Science Teaching education: Neglected Aspects of Research, Review of Educational Research, 52, 2, 201-217. 4. Edward, N. S. 2002. The role of laboratory work in engineering

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in Engineering Technology

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Technology

taught and developed courses in the computer engineering technology area at the University of Cincinnati and Michigan Technological University. Alaraje’s research interests focuses on processor architecture, system-on-chip design methodology, field- programmable logic array (FPGA) architecture and design methodology, engineering technology educa- tion, and hardware description language modeling. Alaraje is a Fulbright scholar; he is a member of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), a member of the ASEE Electrical and Computer Engineering Division, a member of the ASEE Engineering Technology Division, a member of Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers (IEEE), and a member of the Electrical

Conference Session

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

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael J. Dyrenfurth, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kathryne Newton, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Technology

courses build upon concepts to address professional and ethical fostering and supporting inquiry, creativity, covered in beginning level course work. responsibilities including a respect for practice, and social responsibility in ways 6.3.7 Application of Mathematics and diversity; consistent with its mission. Science: Appropriate applications of the j. a knowledge of the impact of

Conference Session

Student Learning and Teamwork

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Martin John Wagner, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Barbara L Christe, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Eugenia Fernandez, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

Rapids, Michigan.”(p. v) “The study showed that there was no set of variables that was able to accurately predictacademic success or retention.” (p. 94) This research could suggest the exploration of non-intellective data collection for future evaluation.The research from Kokkelenberg and Sinha7 also suggested the importance of non-intellectivefactors. “There are several issues that remain untested, issues that may be important. Theseinclude the early life experiences of a student, the effect of peers, and the career outlook.” (p.944) Kokkelenberg and Sinha concentrated on students that are successful in STEMundergraduate studies. They “postulate that success in a STEM field, success here defined asdeclaring STEM as a major and graduating from a

Conference Session

Topics Related to Electrical Engineering Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph M. Tabas, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Cody Mathew LeMay, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Elizabeth Freije, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

online coursework, which is easy access andconvenience to work at one’s own pace.A current challenge instructors face is how to use these tools effectively creating an onlinecourse environment that rivals an in-person classroom experience. “Many institutions … havefound it challenging to achieve faculty use that truly enhances the learning interaction betweenfaculty and students as opposed to simply posting materials online [8].”Research studies have confirmed that best practices exist for online learning [8, 9], yet the maininfluence in student outcomes is the instructor and his or her approach to teaching [9]. Oneexample is how might the instructor combat the loss of interaction forced by a classroom setting?“One of the most interesting