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Capstone/ET Projects I: Electrical and Computer Focus

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Jay R. Porter, Texas A&M University; Anthony T. Cahill, Texas A&M University; Ricardo Eusebi, Texas A&M University

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Paper ID #29154A New Hands-On Laboratory Approach for Teaching Electromagnetic Con-ceptsto Engineering and Engineering Technology StudentsDr. Jay R Porter, Texas A&M University Jay R. Porter joined the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University in 1998 and is currently the Associate Dean for Engineering at Texas A&M University - Galve- ston. He received the BS degree in electrical engineering (1987), the MS degree in physics (1989), and the Ph.D. in electrical engineering (1993) from Texas A&M University. His areas of interest in research and education include

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ET Curriculum and Programs II

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Suranjan Panigrahi, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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with required hardware and supporting software has beendiscussed. The design of new hands-on modular laboratory exercises and their implications onstudent learning has been presented. Team-based newly designed class projects emulated real-world solutions based on embedded systems. The class project also required the students tolearn and apply project management skill (i.e. SCRUM). The experience and implications ofthese class projects have been reported with respect to the course learning outcomes. Lastly,the author’s perspectives on how the course has prepared the students for the marketplace hasbeen incorporated.Introduction and Objective:Embedded system technology is a key aspect of modern electronic systems and devices.Every Electrical

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ET Pedagogy III

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Resmi Krishnankuttyrema, Bowling Green State University; Mikhail Shilov, Bowling Green State University

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progresses. This places those studentsat a disadvantage relative to their peers, as they have difficulty understanding and masteringadvanced topics. The knowledge gap also often results in the repetition of topics and prolongedlab sessions, as well as more serious issues such as the mishandling of equipment.STEM instruction typically is based on verbal, deductive, reflective, and sequential learningmethods. However, studies show that students in science and engineering programs tend to dowell with visual, inductive, active, and global learning methods. With this information in mind,we developed custom pre-lab videos to address the knowledge gap. The pre-lab videosdemonstrate basic usage and implementation of laboratory equipment, software tools

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Capstone/ET Projects I: Electrical and Computer Focus

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Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University; Byul Hur, Texas A&M University; Boong Yeol Ryoo, Texas A&M University

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like to divedeep into learning abstract concepts and theoretic materials. Several educators tried to usepractical applications and simulation tools to enhance student learning in control systemscourses1-7. Others found that laboratories and course projects are important ingredients that canhelp students make the connection between the dry and abstract math concepts and practicalapplications8-14.Due to the multidisciplinary nature of control systems, it is common for students in capstonecourses to apply control theory to their projects15-16. However, many students do not realize theimportance of control systems and other basic math and science materials and how these can fitinto other engineering courses20. They tend to hit a “reset button

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ET Pedagogy II

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Vigyan Jackson Chandra, Eastern Kentucky University

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Electronics as part of the AASTechnology degree, and to Cyber Systems Technology as part of the BS degree. Students take ittypically in their sophomore year. This lecture and laboratory-based course require students toconfigure, manage, secure, test, and troubleshoot computer network devices. There are two 2-hour meetings per week. Laboratory equipment, primarily Cisco switches and routers, determinethe class size. It has ten workstations and associated network device racks, with studentstypically forming sub-groups of two per workstation. Through structured readings in thetextbook, students learn about core Ethernet networking models, protocols, and IP networkaddressing. Additionally, the course includes network device configuration using the text

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ET Curriculum and Programs II

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Sanjeevi Chitikeshi, Old Dominion University; Shirshak K. Dhali P.E., Old Dominion University; Betsey Odell, Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing ; Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Cheng Y. Lin P.E., Old Dominion University

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courses will be added in 3rd and 4th semesters of the curriculum. Also, these newcourses will either replace the existing courses or new content will be integrated into existing courses.In the following sections, the proposed new curriculum’s salient features, how the proposedcurriculum is different from existing traditional curriculum and the laboratory equipment selection forthe new three courses are explained. All proposed courses will have integrated Labs. They will beflexible so that content can move across the courses; same lab equipment can be used or combined inany course; the focus is system integration of Robots and Training Systems with PLCs & HMI & putthem on network to mimic real time industry factory floor; same equipment

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Capstone/ET Projects II - General

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Wei Vian, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Nancy L. Denton P.E., Purdue University, West Lafayette

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determining deflection of the beams,especially statically indeterminate beams, are always hard for students to understand andrequire substantial effort in and out of class. To improve learning efficacy, enhancecontent understanding, and increase structural learning interest, a laboratory group projectfocusing on beam deflections has been designed for strength of materials students.The project spans design, analysis, construction, and validation testing of a metal bridge.Students design, construct, and test their bridges and do corresponding beam deflectioncalculations to verify the beam deflection type. Each group provides a technicalexperimental project report presenting their design idea, sketches, data analysis, andresults discussion. Pre-project

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Capstone/ET Projects III - Mechanical and Manufacturing Focus

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Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University; Byul Hur, Texas A&M University; Yonghui Wang, Prairie View A&M University; Suxia Cui, Prairie View A&M University; Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University

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educators, the authors learned from their firsttrial that a successful implementation requires careful planning and flawless execution in aspecific course. This paper presents the design of lectures, laboratories and the course projects.Assessment methods and lessons learned are also discussed.Introduction Engineering technology (ET) is a major often misunderstood by some parents of studentsand potential employers14,18,23. Four-year ET programs offer BS degrees but are quite differentfrom traditional engineering programs. Typically, hands-on learning is the emphasis of ETprograms. Courses involving more math, such as Control Systems, can be a challenge for ETstudents. Majority of ET courses rely on laboratories to reinforce student learning

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ET Curriculum and Programs II

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Yoonill Lee, Purdue University Northwest

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communications engineer. His research inter- ests include CDMA, Multi-Carrier Systems, MIMO technology, and Physical Layer Security in Wireless Communication Systems. Dr. Lee can be reached at lee2273@pnw.edu. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 An Alternative Method of Teaching Process Control Course in Electrical Engineering Technology ProgramAbstractProcess control technologies are widely used in industrial control systems, and engineers whounderstand process control are largely in demand. Thus, there is a strong need to offer processcontrol course to electrical engineering technology students. In this paper, we present ourexperience in providing laboratory experiments

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Capstone/ET Projects I: Electrical and Computer Focus

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Xiaoxia Li, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Farzin Heidari, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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the classrooms would build competitive advantagesof the programs provided and enhance the training outcomes for the students. After the integrationof multi-media, computer-aided instruction, and internet-based training, virtual reality (VR) isemerging as another efficient training tool in education. Traditionally, training is often done inclassrooms, laboratories, or workshops, which gives the students physical access to the learningmaterials, learning objects, and tactile experience of operation environment with directcommunication with peripheral stimulus. However, VR provides the possibility of perceiving andinteracting with the objects without their physical existence. Therefore, it eliminates the cost ofpurchasing and updating the fixed

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Capstone/ET Projects I: Electrical and Computer Focus

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Murat Kuzlu, Old Dominion University; Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University

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the course can help students to understand and gain further insightinto the theoretical lectures. According to the study [4], data communications and networkingcourses are divided into three categories: (1) The fundamental and general topics of computernetworks using some practical examples, (2) Internet protocols, and (3) A set of programming andproject assignments. The traditional approach to teaching data communications consists of lecturescovering theoretical information and mathematical basis, and of laboratory sessions where studentscan understand better the communication process and how to program a communications protocol.It is very crucial to keep up in classrooms with today's industry requirements for graduates in termsof both

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Capstone/ET Projects II - General

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Adel Salama P.E., Austin Peay State University; Chin-Zue Chen, Austin Peay State University

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engineering technology programs. Such experiences are typically expected totake place during the final year of the undergraduate curriculum. They can range in durationfrom one semester to a whole academic year. Consequently, the senior design course istypically the last bridge for students between the undergraduate engineering technologycurriculum and the engineering profession. However, the senior design course differs infundamental ways from lectures and laboratory-based courses in the engineering technologycurriculum.Capstone Design vs. Regular CoursesThe Capstone Design is based on many years of experiences and observations through workingwith technological education programs. The Capstone Project course differs fundamentally fromother

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STEM Issues in ET II

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Jimmy Ching-ming Chen, Wayne State University; Gene Yeau-Jian Liao, Wayne State University; Roger C. Lo, California State University, Long Beach; Praveen Shankar, California State University, Long Beach

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applications to solving chemical and biological problems, such as fuel cells, microreactors, and high-throughput chemical/biological assays.Dr. Praveen Shankar, California State University, Long Beach Dr. Praveen Shankar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engi- neering at California State University, Long Beach. Dr. Shankar’s research expertise is in the analysis and design of control systems for complex dynamic systems. He serves as the director the Collaborative Autonomous Systems Laboratory at CSULB which focuses on the development and testing of advanced motion planning and control technologies for autonomous robotic systems. American

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ET Pedagogy II

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Carmen Cioc, University of Toledo; John B. Napp, University of Toledo; Sorin Cioc, University of Toledo; Noela A. Haughton

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students (18 to24-year-olds) (40%), transfers (23%), internationals (7%), and non-traditional, returning adults(30%).The CourseThe Applied Fluid Mechanics course (MET 4100) is one of the core courses for the METprogram and the second in the sequence of fluid mechanics coursework, following the MET2050 Fluid & Hydraulic Mechanics. MET 4100 is a four-credit hour (ch) course, comprised of a3ch lecture and a 1ch laboratory. This course focuses on the applications of the basic principlesof fluid dynamics, including general laminar and turbulent flow, compressible flow, as well aspractical, applied problems, such as the internal flow of fluids in pipes and conduits, pumpselection and application, the design and analysis of HVAC ducts, and external

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A Technology Potpourri I

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Emin Yilmaz P.E., University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Gary Harding, GKD-USA, INC.

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Paper ID #28677Design and Construction of a Soil Sterilizer - A Student Design ProjectProf. Emin Yilmaz P.E., University of Maryland, Eastern Shore Emin Yilmaz is a Professor of Engineering Technology at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. He has BS and MS degrees in Mechanical Engineering and a Ph.D. degree from the University of Michigan in Nuclear Engineering. He is a heavy user of computers in courses and in his research. He developed and taught several laboratory courses in engineering and engineering technology.Gary Harding, GKD-USA, INC. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020

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ET Curriculum and Programs II

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John L. Irwin, Michigan Technological University; David Michael Labyak, Michigan Technological University

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classrooms to help solve engineering problems.Dr. David Michael Labyak, Michigan Technological University David Labyak is an Assistant Professor in the Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology Department at Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech), teaching in the area of Solid Me- chanics. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 FEA Taught the Industry WayAbstractFinite Element Analysis (FEA) can be taught as theoretical, application oriented, orpreferably as a combination of these. It is beneficial to include a laboratory componentdedicated to the application of FEA principles while becoming familiar with the userinterface of typical FEA software. This

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Focus on ETAC Accreditation

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Barbara L. Christe, State University of New York; Scott C. Dunning, University of Maine

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regarding class size, teaching load, laboratory availability,service expectations or research requirements.Policies and procedure requirementsEach accrediting group features policies and procedures that regulate the release of informationto the public. Prior to an accreditation visit, programs should review the latest requirements toensure compliance, especially on websites and in printed materials. These often change andprograms are expected to be up-to-date or make efforts to become compliant. For example,ABET requires three types of information to be available to the public: the program educationalobjectives, the student outcomes as well as headcount data, including enrollment and the numberof graduates. This information should be “easy” to

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Focus on ETAC Accreditation

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Thomas M. Hall Jr., Northwestern State University of Louisiana; Scott Danielson, Arizona State University; April Chit Cheung, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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student learningthat many find most important in guiding continuous improvement actions.Aside from collecting too much data, programs often fail to link course-level assessment ofCLOs to the program’s student outcomes, making it difficult or impossible to determine theextent to which student outcomes are attained. In other instances, it becomes difficult todetermine if students in the program have attained the desired knowledge or skill. Assessmentinstruments that are simultaneously used to measure attainment of more than one studentoutcome or performance indicator1 confound the data. For example, grades on a laboratoryreport are used as data for assessing written communication. If the same grade covers bothtechnical aspects of the laboratory and

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A Technology Potpourri I

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Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston, Downtown; Lisa Deane Morano, University of Houston, Downtown; Hung Pham; Anish Khatiwada, University of Houston, Downtown; Jonathan Lopez

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of a real world problems. This includes an reflective thinking, ability to gain appreciation for solving a real world perspective, making connections, and problem and the connection and problem solving through a student communication required to accomplish reflection, modeled off of the survey and this. rubric of the CTLE.VI. Project SafetyRegardless of the work setting, industrial or laboratory, there are potential risks. Ensuring safework practices is of paramount importance. Operating companies place a strong emphasis onsafety by establishing procedures and methods to identify potential risks, developing andimplementing risk

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ET Pedagogy III

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Maher Shehadi, Purdue University

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it due to its wide applications in the industry sectors.Fluid mechanics is usually taught as a 3-credit hour course with no laboratory embedded to it.Due to rising market demands, employers are seeking more than just the knowledge gainedthrough conventional lecturing in class. There has been raising interests in innovation, logicalthinking, complex problem solving in diverse setting environment, team work, andcommunication skills as well [1]. To meet these new market requirements in the new graduatesdirectly after college, new modernized teaching paradigms and technics are needed [2]. Suchtechniques could include lab activities, group discussions, small projects throughout the course,flipped teaching techniques or project based course where

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ET Pedagogy III

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Sonia Travaglini, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University; Helen L. Chen, Stanford University

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interaction (a conceptual knowledge competency), and within Mechanical Engineeringthe method was used to build mastery of experimental testing (a practical skill competency).4.2 – SEEF activities to move forward an agenda of active learning in experimentalcourses—a course designed around active learning.Example 1: A SEEF being the lead in course design – With the support of the MechanicalEngineering Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, Professor Sheri Sheppard, the members ofthe Designing Education Laboratory, Scott Crawford, and Lester Su, a key focus for the SEEFwas developing the ME2: Experimental Problem Solving for Engineers. In the Department ofMechanical Engineering, the need to master a wide range of math-heavy topics common to alldegree

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ET Pedagogy I

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Hazem Tawfik, State University of New York; Yeong Ryu, State University of New York

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Paper ID #30318EXPERIMENTAL TESTING OF THE PROTON EXCHANGE MEMBRANE(PEM) HYDROGEN FUELCELL PERFORMANCE WITH NANO-GRAPHENE OXIDEDr. Hazem Tawfik P.E., State University of New York, College of Technology at Farmingdale Prof. Tawfik obtained his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, from University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. He has held a number of industrial & academic positions and affiliations with organizations that included Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), Stony Brook University (SBU), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Atomic Energy of Canada Inc., Ontario Hydro

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ET Pedagogy III

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Brian Scott Rice, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Paper ID #28572How Extra Credit Quizzes and Test Corrections Improve Student LearningWhile Reducing StressDr. Brian Scott Rice, Rochester Institute of Technology Dr. Brian S. Rice is an assistant professor in the Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology Department at Rochester Institute of Technology since 2016. He joined the RIT faculty after spending over 25 years in applied research while working at University of Rochester Laboratory for Laser Ener- getics, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and Eastman Kodak Company. Areas of applied research include system dynamics and controls, solid mechanics, heat transfer, and

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ET Pedagogy II

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Carmen Cioc, University of Toledo; Sorin Cioc, University of Toledo; Richard Arthur Springman, University of Toledo

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exams, or quizzes identical to the work of other students, using cell phones duringexaminations, submitting computer codes identical to that of another student(s) or copying codesfrom the internet, submitting old versions of laboratory reports, etc. Academic Misconduct Incidents 105 76 70 45 46 30 32 22 2015-16 2016-17

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Capstone/ET Projects II - General

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Austin B. Asgill P.E., Kennesaw State University

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, practicalreal-world engineering training for their students and graduates. This is usually achieved throughstructured laboratory-based courses and project-based learning courses throughout theircurriculum. In the EET program at Kennesaw State University, the Capstone Design courseexperience was offered through a menu of project-based senior design courses that students gotto choose from based on their specific electrical areas of interest. This served the program wellfor several years but did not always offer the students a uniform design experience as thatdepended on the instructor(s) teaching those classes in a given semester. As a result, the EETfaculty concluded that in order to offer a more uniform experience to each cohort of students, itwas best

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STEM Issues in ET

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Nikunja Swain P.E., South Carolina State University; Biswajit Biswal, South Carolina State University; Eugene Kennedy, Louisiana State University

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consent of instructor (F, S)CS 161. Introduction to Programming. 3(2,1). An introduction to programming with a structuredlanguage on a standard computer system. Currently, we use C++ language and the UNIX operatingsystem; but the choice of language and operating system depend on availability and currency.Emphasis is on understanding the various programming concepts. Some of the programming conceptsinclude syntax, semantics, declarations, variables, input/output, formatting, selection, loops,subprograms, documentation, software engineering, and scope. Students apply those concepts by writingsimple programs in the given language. This course involves two hours of lecture and one hour ofstructured laboratory each week. Prerequisite: None. (F, S

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ET Curriculum and Programs I

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Christine Michelle Delahanty, Bucks County Community College ; Vladimir Genis, Drexel University; Susan Herring, Bucks County Community College; Tracy A. Timby, Bucks County Community College

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. degree in physics from Villanova University, and an M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. I was a communication system engineer at General Electric in both military and commer- cial communication satellite operations for over nine years. I establish technical, college level, programs of study for modernized classroom and laboratory curricula including online course platforms, and inte- grated technologies. I have been involved in several grant efforts as the author and project director that have enhanced the programs at Bucks. I am currently the PI of an NSF ATE grant to increase the num- ber of engineering technicians in Southeastern Pennsylvania. This grant involves a

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A Technology Potpourri I

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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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) degree from PSG College of Technology, Bharathiar University, India, and his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the Bharathiar University, India. He is currently a professor and di- rector of engineering technology at the University of Texas, Brownsville (UTB). Prior to joining the UTB faculty he was a visiting professor at the Rochester Institute of Technology and an associate professor of production engineering technology at PSG College of Technology, Bharathiar University, India, where he served as the director of the 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

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ET Pedagogy I

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Maher Shehadi, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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refrigeration cycleoperation, trouble shooting, analysis and optimization.An ASHRAE grant was awarded to modify a 12,000 BTU “TRIPP LITE” portable air-conditioning unit to setup a teaching laboratory experiment related to refrigeration cycles. Theexperiment was equipped with pressure and temperature sensing apparatus to help in analyzing,troubleshooting, and operating various refrigeration cyclesThermodynamics and heat transfer principles are applied to evaluate cycle efficiency,compressor power, and temperature rise and drop though the evaporator and condenser. Therelative working pressures are plotted on pressure-enthalpy diagram of R410A refrigerant whichwas used inside the refrigeration cycle. Experimental informational outcomes will help

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Capstone/ET Projects II - General

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Avimanyu Sahoo, Oklahoma State University; Aaron Alexander, Oklahoma State University; Jeeyeon Hahn, Oklahoma State University

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, which is rooted in the concept of providing a hands-on learning experience tostudents. As hands-on learning is the prevalent way of education in ET programs throughout theworld, a majority of the courses taught in the programs have a laboratory component. On theother hand, capstone design projects (senior design projects) are a common hands-on course forfinal year undergraduate students across all engineering and technology disciplines.The capstone design courses provide an opportunity for undergraduate students to get involvedin open-ended real-world problems. The courses help students explore the societal need to applytheir knowledge gained over the years of undergraduate engineering or engineering technologyeducation. Starting with the