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A Unique Capstone Project: Building An Airplane

Conference Session: Interdisciplinary Design Projects in ET
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Venkitaswamy Raju, State University of New York-Farmingdale
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Technology

2006-2068: A UNIQUE CAPSTONE PROJECT: BUILDING AN AIRPLANEVenkitaswamy Raju, State University of New York-Farmingdale Page 11.137.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 A Unique Capstone Project: Building an AircraftIntroductionCapstone courses in engineering and technology provide the means for the graduatingstudents to demonstrate their comprehensive skills and knowledge and their ability toapply those to real world problems. They serve as an important tool in the accreditationprocess by enabling programs to provide evidence in producing graduates with thefollowing characteristics: 1) strong background in the concepts, tools and techniquesassociated

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Senior Capstone: A Cross Disciplinary, Student Centered Approach

Conference Session: Interdisciplinary Design Projects in ET
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Mindy Breen, Eastern Washington University; Jason Durfee, Eastern Washington University
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Technology

practice, givesstudents the opportunity to participate in the partnership of production and promotion, whilegaining insight into their particular role in the relationship. Research demonstrates that whenstudents participate in applied, multidisciplinary learning experiences, they are engaged andvalue the educational and personal experience.5The current Engineering & Design capstone course at EWU evolved from a couple of differentcourses. One of these courses was a senior project course where students in the variedTechnology and Engineering disciplines would work either individually or in small groups on Page 11.1114.3projects. It was already

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Developing A Capstone Course For Telecommunications Engineering Technology

Conference Session: Electrical ET Projects and Applications
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Austin Asgill, Southern Polytechnic State University; Thomas Fallon, Southern Polytechnic State University; Walter E. Thain Jr.
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Technology

hands-on experiences in telecommunications networks analysis and thevarious aspects related to the administration and management of such networks. A primary goalof the program from its inception has been to develop a capstone course in which studentsdemonstrate their competence gained via the program by the successful completion of a teamproject and associated report.This paper discusses the development of the telecommunications project course as a capstonecourse for the TCET program at SPSU. The most recent project involved the setting up of avoice-over-IP (VoIP) network using Cisco routers and equipment available in ourtelecommunications laboratory. The VoIP network operated over a Frame Relay (FR) cloud andincorporated security aspects into

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Using The Asme Professional Practice Curriculum Within An Met Capstone Experience

Conference Session: Mechanical/Manufacturing ET Design Projects
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Joseph Musto, Milwaukee School of Engineering; William Howard, East Carolina University
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Technology

Professor of Engineering at East Carolina University. Prior to joining ECU, he was a faculty member and program coordinator at Milwaukee School of Engineering. Howard has fourteen years of industrial experience in design and project engineering functions. He received BS and MS degrees from Virginia Tech, and his PhD from Marquette University. Howard is a registered Professional Engineer in Wisconsin. Page 11.1413.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Using the ASME Professional Practice Curriculum Within an MET Capstone ExperienceAbstract:The Capstone Experience in

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An L/C Meter Project Provides A Capstone Experience In Topics Of Applied Design Course

Conference Session: Electrical ET Projects and Applications
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: James Everly, University of Cincinnati
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Technology

2006-1056: AN L/C METER PROJECT PROVIDES A CAPSTONE EXPERIENCEIN TOPICS OF APPLIED DESIGN COURSEJames Everly, University of Cincinnati James O. Everly is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at the University of Cincinnati. He received a BSEE and MSEE from The Ohio State University in 1969 and 1970, respectively. He is a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and a registered professional engineer in the state of Ohio. He is currently Chair of the IEEE Cincinnati Section, and in 1997 he received the IEEE Professional Achievement Award. He has held several research and management positions in industry working for such

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The Dancing Marionette An Interdisciplinary Capstone Design Experience For Engineering Technology And Computer Science Students

Conference Session: Interdisciplinary Design Projects in ET
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Jyhwen Wang, Texas A&M University; Steve Liu, Texas A&M University; Angie Hill Price
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Technology

5 years. Page 11.1267.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 The Dancing Marionette - An Interdisciplinary Capstone Design Experience for Engineering Technology and Computer Science StudentsAbstractWith the advances in microelectronics devices, often computers, sensors, and actuators areintegrated into mechanical systems. Modern engineering design thus requires efforts from amultidisciplinary team. Traditional capstone design projects offer few opportunities for inter-departmental collaborations. This paper presents an experimental capstone project organized toallow computer

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Utilizing A Capstone Project As A Catalyst For Reengineering, Recruitment And Retention

Conference Session: Successful Grant Proposals
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Dorene Perez, Illinois Valley Community College; James Gibson, Illinois Valley Community College; Rose Marie Lynch, Illinois Valley Community College
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Technology

2006-599: UTILIZING A CAPSTONE PROJECT AS A CATALYST FORREENGINEERING, RECRUITMENT AND RETENTIONDorene Perez, Illinois Valley Community College Dorene Perez, Program Director/Instructor of CAD/CAE at IVCC, was one of the MIMIC project originators. Co-leader of the Tech Prep team, she has been recognized for her pioneering in the development of online courses. She is the PI for NSF grant #0501885 and is participating in an NSF-funded revision of the CAD program at Moraine Valley Community College. Before teaching, she served as a CAD manager in industry.James Gibson, Illinois Valley Community College Jim Gibson is the Program Director/Instructor of Electronics at IVCC. He is a past State Director

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An Innovative Approach To A Classic Design Project

Conference Session: Mechanical ET Design & Projects
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: James Penrod, University of Dayton
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Technology

second grouping covers failure theories and fatigue. The thirdgrouping contains topics from machine design like the design of shafts, spur gears, springs,fasteners, shear pins, keys, couplings, seals, roller bearings, and plain bearings. The text for thecourse is Machine Elements in Mechanical Design by Mott1. As an integrating capstone-typeexperience, the students are required to complete a design project.Project DescriptionThe subject and scope of the project given in the Design of Machine Elements course variessomewhat depending on the instructor of the course. However, the project is typically the designof either a power transmission or a power transmission component. Either approach provides anexcellent vehicle for the student to integrate

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From Project Planning To National Champion Buv Design, Build And Win

Conference Session: Mechanical/Manufacturing ET Design Projects
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Gary Drigel, Miami University
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Technology

University for 5 years. He can be reached at drigelgs@muohio.edu, Miami University, 4200 East University Blvd., Middletown, OH 45042. Page 11.654.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 From Project Planning to National Champion - BUV Design, Build and WinAbstractThe process in which senior Mechanical Engineering Technology students at Miami Universityplanned, designed, built, tested and ultimately won a national design competition for a BasicUtility Vehicle (BUV) is described. Included in this process are a Project Management Course(ENT 316) and two Senior Design capstone courses

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The Asme Sponsored Human Powered Vehicle Challenge Framework For A Senior Design Project

Conference Session: Mechanical/Manufacturing ET Design Projects
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Gregory Watkins, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Michael Smith, University of North Carolina-Charlotte
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Technology

project.IntroductionDuring the senior year, mechanical engineering technology students take a two-course sequencein senior design, which acts as a capstone course for the program. The capstone course exposesthe students to open-ended problems and also provides a framework for their evaluation.1 Eachyear, students are challenged to formulate a project that is complex enough to meet therequirements, but not so complex that it cannot be completed. The ubiquitous car jack has beendesigned numerous times, while an aircraft that runs on hydrogen fuel is probably too ambitiousfor even the most dedicated team of students. Selecting a project is further complicated by moststudents' lack of industrial experience, and the associated feel for what is appropriate andmanageable

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A Student Project Emerging From A Tripartite Faculty Collaboration

Conference Session: Interdisciplinary Design Projects in ET
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Andrew Otieno, Northern Illinois University; Abul Azad, Northern Illinois University; Radha Balamuralikrishna, Northern Illinois University
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Technology

FACULTY COLLABORATIONIntroduction Simultaneous engineering is principally geared toward accelerated product developmentthrough interdisciplinary teamwork. Organizations such as the Society of ManufacturingEngineers (SME) and the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) haveeither directly or indirectly emphasized that undergraduates in the discipline should be wellprepared in all aspects of teamwork and possess a certain degree of breadth and depth ofexposure to various bodies of engineering that are exemplified in present day machines andconsumer products1,2. Interdisciplinary projects have been used in engineering or engineering technology toaugment instruction in capstone-type courses. Researchers in education

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Use Of Rubrics For Assessment Of A Senior Project Design Course

Conference Session: Assessment & TC2K Methods
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Ahmed Khan, DeVry University-Addison; Robert Lawrence, DeVry University
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Technology

anintegrative senior project, where students work in teams to solve a real world problemrelated to their major. Students demonstrate a wide range of competencies during thecourse of the project, making the direct measurement of student academic achievementvia the senior project (EET-410L) and a companion general education capstone course,(HUMN-432) a major part of assessment effort, and overall continuous qualityimprovement (CQI) process at DeVry. Student outcomes assessment at DeVry serves asthe "check" function in the "Plan-Do-Check-Act" model for CQI (see Figure 1), whichemphasizes the iterative and ongoing nature of the process. A number of direct andindirect indicators are also established against which the student learning/performanceoutcomes are

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Geek Civilization: Amateur Radio And First Year Projects To Improve Recruitment And Retention In An Ecet Program

Conference Session: Recruiting and Retention
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Peter Goodmann, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Technology

be a young person’s pursuit again, and more young geeks would strengthen thesupport systems.The university may be one of the best places to begin rebuilding geek support systems. AtIPFW, very few incoming freshmen have ever built an electroinic project. During the first threesemesters of the ECET curriculum, they perform lab experiments by wiring and testing simplecircuits (counters, amplifier circuits, etc.) on solderless breadboards. These circuits reinforce aparticular aspect of circuit operation, but do not do anything useful or entertaining, and they aretorn down at the conclusion of the exercise. In the fourth semester all students take theElectronic Fabrication course, the capstone course for the AS EET degree. For most students, itis

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The Assessment Workshop: A Tool For Promoting Faculty Involvement

Conference Session: Assessment Methods
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: William Howard, East Carolina University; Joseph Musto, Milwaukee School of Engineering
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Technology

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

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Outcome Assessment And Accreditation

Conference Session: Assessment Methods
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Richard Boser, Illinois State University; Kenneth Stier, Illinois State University
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Technology

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

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The Use Of Computer Software To Enhance The Analysis Within A Mechanisms Course In Mechanical Engineering Technology

Conference Session: Mechanical ET Curriculum
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Ronald Earley, Miami University
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Technology

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

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Engineering Entrepreneurship Educational Experience (E4) Initiative: Bringing Entrepreneurship To The Undergraduate Classroom

Conference Session: Innovative Curriculum in ET
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Joseph Morgan, Texas A&M University; Jay Porter, Texas A&M University
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Technology

. 565-570. 3. Creed, C.J., Suuberg, E.M., Crawford, G.P., “Engineering Entrepreneurship: An Example of A Paradigm Shift in Engineering Education,” Journal of Engineering Education, April 2002, pp. 185-195. 4. Porter, J.R., Zoghi, B., Morgan, J.A., “Integrating Project Management into the Capstone Senior Design Course,” 2002 American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference, Montreal, Canada, June 16-19, 2002 5. Morgan, J.A.., Wright, G., Porter, J.R., “Managing Senior Design Projects to Maximize Success: The TAT Team,” 2005 American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference, Portland, Oregon, June 12

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Curriculum Development For An Eet Degree Option In Biomedical Engineering Technology

Conference Session: Innovative Curriculum & non-Technical Skills
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Austin Asgill, Southern Polytechnic State University
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Technology

(ECET) 7 3 3 4 BMET Elective* 8 3 3 4 BMET Capstone Project/Internship* 8 3 3 4 *Indicates added Biomedical ET course Table 2. EET courses vs. proposed BMET courses. EET BMET Biological Principles I (3) Principles of Chemistry I (3) Introduction to Biomedical ET (3) Survey of Electric Machines (3) *Health Care Safety (3) Signal and Systems Analysis (4) Probability and Statistics I (3) Differential Equations (3

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Development Of A Construction Management Specialization In Demolition And Reconstruction

Conference Session: Construction ET/Technology Curriculum
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Kevin Behling, Purdue University; Mark Shaurette, Purdue University
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Technology

selective demolition and remodeling course, and a“capstone”-style course in demolition and reconstruction management are planned to round outthe specialization. These three courses provide an opportunity to further address areas that cannotbe adequately covered in an introductory course. The addition of more case studies and field tripswill be beneficial and could be incorporated into the capstone course which likely will include aformal laboratory session. The inclusion of detailed case studies in the capstone course willallow students to gain insight into the information and challenges an owner or developer mustsift through and overcome while generating a pro forma for a project. A significant portion of thecapstone course would be devoted to

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Rfid: Where Does It Fit In Ecet Education?

Conference Session: ECET Curriculum
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Elaine Cooney, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Technology

both analog and digital components. Some installations requirePLC programming, other installations require computer programming. RFID is a field where acomprehensive ECET education can be put to use.An RFID course is an appropriate capstone for an AS degree program for two reasons. First, itcan give students a chance to reach the “synthesis” level of learning. After taking introductorycourses in RF, computer networking, and controls, RFID allows students integrate these separate“silos of knowledge” into one system. The second reason for presenting RFID in the AS degreeis that the level of knowledge required is appropriate for sophomore ECET students. Because ofthe RFID manufacturers’ desire to make their equipment user friendly, a great depth

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Can Engineering And Engineering Technology Programs Reside Within The Same Department?

Conference Session: Leadership and Administration in ET
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Tim Brower, Oregon Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Technology

department structure with two small programs than to have two small autonomous departments. 2. Sharing of resources between the programs. Both engineering and ET programs at OIT pride themselves on the hands-on nature of their curriculum which means lots of laboratories and laboratory equipment. With this much equipment, sharing of resources is a necessity. 3. Sharing of faculty between the programs. Faculty can specialize in the types of courses that they are experts in whether it is engineering or ET. Faculty is encouraged to associate with both programs. Enhanced interaction between engineering and ET students can lead to joint capstone projects which simulate real-life situations. 4. Sharing of common

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Curriculum Development In Nanotechnology: Two Case Studies

Conference Session: Innovative Curriculum & non-Technical Skills
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: David Hata, Portland Community College; Sohail Anwar, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona College
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Technology

] describe a project initiated by Texas A&MUniversity to address issues in manufacturing at the nanoscale. The project will introducenanotechnology concepts throughout the undergraduate engineering curriculum. The curricularchange introduced by this project has four components corresponding to the four years ofundergraduate engineering curricula. At each level, concepts related to manufacturing at thenanoscale are introduced at the appropriate technical level.Alpert, Isaacs, Barry, Miller, and Busnaina [4] describe various nanotechnology educationinitiatives undertaken by University of Massachusetts, Lowell. One of the initiatives consists ofstarting a cross disciplinary graduate certificate in nanotechnology and nanoscience in Fall 2005.This

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Undergraduate Research And Creative Activity At Middle Tennessee State University

Conference Session: Graduate Education and Undergraduate Research in ET
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Saeed Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University; michael anderton, Middle Tennessee State University
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Technology

© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity at Middle Tennessee State UniversityIntroductionThis paper discusses undergraduate research and creative activity at Middle Tennessee StateUniversity as implemented as a capstone course and design project. Four seniors from theelectro-mechanical and mechanical disciplines applied and were partially funded to doundergraduate research. Their project was to build a boat to compete in the national Solar Splashcompetition. “Solar Splash is the World Championship of Solar/Electric boating. It is aninternational intercollegiate competition that takes place over five days”1. For their work, theseniors received credit for the

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An Undergraduate Research Experience In Engineering Technology

Conference Session: Graduate Education and Undergraduate Research in ET
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Scott Schneider, University of Dayton
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Technology

through co-op positions or internships. To provide students with a meaningfulexposure to engineering research, an undergraduate research course was developed. While theengineering technology students at UD are familiar with engineering design at the applicationlevel, few are ever exposed to engineering research at the technology level.It has been said that the role of the university is to transfer knowledge, generate knowledge andapply knowledge 1. Most would agree that college courses are primarily geared at transferringknowledge using traditional lecture based courses. Within the UD Engineering TechnologyDepartment course projects and associated industrial experiences such as internships, cooppositions and the senior capstone project provide

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Informed Design As A Practical Problem Solving Approach

Conference Session: Design in Manufacturing
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Christopher Tomasi, Alfred State College; Margaret Weeks
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Technology

principles of theinformed design problem solving methodology to assist them in their Capstone Project. Duringthis two semester learning experience, students are continuously rendering and refining the scopeof their projects to align with their Gantt charts and budgets. During the 2004-2005 academicyear, a student named Chris Scott from Portville, New York used the informed design process inan intriguing way. Chris wanted to design and develop an affordable prosthetic arm for peoplewithout insurance. The informed design process served as his road map as he generated a host ofalternative designs. The first designs considered using pneumatics and hydraulics for speed andstrength. However, additional research illustrated these design options would not

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Development Of An Electrical Engineering Technology Photonics Track

Conference Session: Electrical ET Curriculum
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Alfred Ducharme, University of Central Florida
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Technology

troubleshooting are taught.Students get an in-depth view of how photonics are manufactured in both small and high volumein the photonics industry today.Photonics Communication8The main topic of this course is modern photonic communication systems such as fiber optics.The course covers topics from basic fiber optic operation to large scale communication systemscurrently employed in the modern world.Senior Design - PhotonicsThe Senior Design course is the capstone course required by all graduation engineeringtechnology students. Students enrolled in the BSEET-Photonics program are required tocomplete a project that utilizes photonics.ConclusionsThe BSEET-Photonics program was approved by the State of Florida in April 2003. In the Fall2004 semester the