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Capstone Projects and Experiential Learning

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University; Ana Elisa P. Goulart, Texas A&M University; Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University; Matt Allen Bird, Maxim Integrated Products; Stephen Peck

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research interests include project management, innovation and entrepreneurship, and embedded product/system development.Mr. Matt Allen Bird, Maxim Integrated ProductsStephen Peck Page 25.818.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012  Integration of Capstone Experience and Externally Funded Faculty ResearchAbstractCapstone projects are important components in undergraduate educational experience. At TexasA&M University, students are required to go through a two-semester design process to developnew products. The capstone projects are typically

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Green Renewable Energy and Engineering Technology

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Muhammad Zafrul Hasan, Texas A&M University

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. He is currently an Assistant Professor of engineering technology and industrial distribution at TAMU. His research interests include the design, implementation, and testing of embedded systems for energy conservation, dynamically reconfigurable computing systems, performance evaluation of computer architectures, and behavioral synthesis and test- ing of digital systems applied to emerging areas. Page 25.1377.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012Trend Analysis of Capstone Projects for Improving Undergraduate Engineering EducationAbstractCapstone design

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Capstone and Design Projects

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steve C. Hsiung, Old Dominion University; Cory Terell Gleason, Old Dominion University; Lacides Agustin Osorio, Norfolk Ship Support Activity Regional Maintenance Center; Charles H. McGinn, Old Dominion University

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AC 2012-3329: IMPLEMENT SMART SENSORS WITH WIRELESS COM-MUNICATION PROTOCOLS AND EMBEDDED MICROCONTROLLERSIN A CAPSTONE PROJECT DESIGNDr. 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, Hsiung had worked for Maxim Integrated Products, Inc., Seagate Technology, Inc., and Lam Research Corp., all in Silicon Valley, Calif. Hsiung also taught at Utah State University and California University of Pennsylvania. He earned his B.S. degree from National Kauhsiung Normal University in 1980, M.S. degrees from University of North Dakota in 1986 and Kansas State University in 1988, and Ph.D. degree from

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Capstone Projects and Experiential Learning

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott James Schneider, University of Dayton; Seth Jarek Peterson, University of Dayton

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of software development and embedded hardware design. He enjoys enhancing the capabilities and functionality of both hardware and software in his spare time. Page 25.1452.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Utilizing a System-on-Chip Project as a Capstone Experience in a Microprocessors CourseAbstractIn an introductory microprocessors course, students utilize a Field Programmable Gate Array(FPGA) and the Verilog Hardware Description Language (HDL) to study microprocessors.Students utilize both structural and behavioral Verilog code to

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Capstone Projects and Experiential Learning

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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exercise. The circuits, and its inputs, are then simulated and the participant isinstructed on how to view the resulting waveforms efficiently. The testbench file is then edited totest other input conditions and the results are viewed after simulation.Lab 5: Capstone Project: This lab acts as a capstone to the entire VHDL and FPGA DesignWorkshop. This integrating experience develops participant competencies in applying VHDLand FPGA technical skills in solving a design problem. It covers various topics previouslydiscussed and adds some even more advanced techniques and algorithms, it gives a good real-world application of what can be accomplished with FPGAs.IV. AssessmentAssessment is a vital part of any curriculum reform project and helps

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Capstone and Design Projects

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hassan Moghbelli, Texas A7M University

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done several projects in the area of electrical drives, power electronics, and hybrid electric vehicles. He served as the Head of the School of Railway Engineering at IUST from 2000-2002. He served as a consultant at Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District from 1991-1993 and at Isfahan and Tehran Regional Metro Companies from 1993-2002. He has directed several projects in the areas of electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles. He also was a Research Associate in the Advanced Vehicle Systems Research Program in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Texas A&M University from 2002 to 2004. Furthermore, he suc- cessfully implemented the Hybrid Electric Vehicles on a Saypa mini bus, which was

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Capstone Projects and Experiential Learning

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Salahuddin Qazi, State University of New York, Institute of Technology; Robert C. Decker, Mohawk Valley Community College

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doped amplifiers, wireless security, and nanotech- nology for wireless communications. He is a member of ASEE and a Senior Life Member of IEEE.Mr. Robert C. Decker, Mohawk Valley Community College Robert Decker is a professor in the Center for Math, Physical Science, Engineering, and Applied Tech- nology at Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica, N.Y. He holds a master’s degree in electrical engineering and is a member of IEEE. Decker was a Co-principal Investigator in the NSF-CCLI project ”Instructional Laboratory for Visualization & Manipulation of Nanoscale Components for Engineering Technology Students” with Professor Salahuddin Qazi of the SUNY Institute of Technology, Utica-Rome

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Capstone and Design Projects

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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AC 2012-3293: PROJECT-BASED LEARNING FOR A CLASS ON MANUFACTURER-DISTRIBUTOR RELATIONSHIPSDr. Malini Natarajarathinam, Texas A&M UniversityMr. Norm Clark, Texas A&M University Page 25.1082.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 PROJECT BASED LEARNING FOR A CLASS ON MANUFACTURER-DISTRIBUTOR RELATIONSHIPSIntroduction In today’s world where students have grown up in the Internet age, “relationships” and“being connected” have taken on different meanings from the past. In businesses, especially inBusiness to Business (B2B) scenarios, strategic relationships are very significant. So

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Capstone and Design Projects in Engineering Technology

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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AC 2012-4428: ENERGY DEMOS: CLASS PROJECT VERSUS COMMER-CIAL EQUIPMENTDr. David W. Goodman, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis David Goodman is an Assistant Professor who teaches courses in both electrical and mechanical engi- neering technology at IUPUI. His areas of expertise include electrical power systems, relay protection, energy auditing, solar thermal systems, and informal energy education. He has eight years of electrical and energy engineering experience at General Electric and Owens-Illinois. He has also worked at a num- ber of company sites conducting energy audits and doing renewable energy feasibility studies. He is a life member of the American Solar Energy Society and is a founding

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Capstone and Design Projects in Engineering Technology

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Biswajit Ray, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

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AC 2012-4858: A PROBLEM-SOLVING AND PROJECT-BASED INTRO-DUCTION TO ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY COURSEDr. Biswajit Ray, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Biswajit Ray is a professor and Program Coordinator of the Electronics Engineering Technology program at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. He is active in industrial consulting in the area of power electronics. Page 25.92.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 A Problem-Solving and Project Based Introduction to Engineering Technology CourseAbstractThe motivation and implementation of an

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Capstone and Design Projects in Engineering Technology

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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in general, and to carry Page 25.751.3out their capstone projects in particular. It involves practical applications of researchmethodologies and best practices in distribution environments. Students carry out a professionalassessment of current business practices to determine the current status. If an as-is practice is notoptimal, they recommend a solution to convert the current practice to “the best practice,” Thevalue of the proposed solution is judged based on a cost-benefit (or, return on investment)analysis. The project is designed provide solutions to managerial issues faced by a distributionfirm.III. Course Design: Class Schedule and

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Capstone and Design Projects in Engineering Technology

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carmine C. Balascio, University of Delaware; Beth (Becky) Kano Kinney, University of Delaware

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individuals for whom they were written.The system was piloted during the fall semester of 2011 in a variety of courses ranging fromphilosophy to math and science to engineering and engineering technology. Two surveys weredeveloped, one for students and the other for faculty, to examine the effectiveness of the systemin meeting the goals of the project. The student response rate was about 15% (56 out of 368)while faculty response rate was 70% (7 out of 10).Overall, a majority of the students and faculty found the system to be beneficial. For themajority of faculty, the system saved time over previous methods of peer evaluation they hadused. This paper examines the features of the system in detail, discusses the student and facultysurvey results, looks

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ETD Design II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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ProjectsEngineering Technology Education NeedsBoth engineering and engineering technology (ET) accredited bachelor degree programs requirea capstone project or cooperative education experience for students to apply their technicalknowledge in real world situations. The Association of Technology, Management, and AppliedEducation (ATMAE) organization in its accreditation standards require baccalaureate degreeprograms to include an element of industrial experience as related in the following. “Each program of study shall include appropriate industrial experiences such as industrial tours, work-study options/cooperative education, and/or senior seminars focusing on problem-solving activities related to industry. Industrial experiences shall be

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Green Renewable Energy and Engineering Technology

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wesley L. Stone, Western Carolina University; Chip W. Ferguson, Western Carolina University

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c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Tracking Capstone Course Performance in a Database That is used to Track Accreditation DocumentationAbstractThis paper documents the efforts to develop a Microsoft AccessTM database to maintainassessment data for the purposes of ABET accreditation. The database was developed to servethree programs housed in one department. With the senior capstone project serving as a primaryassessment point in the program, it was a natural candidate to pilot the development of thisdatabase. In addition to tracking project progress, the database was used to decouple numericaldata assigned to multidisciplinary teams, so that the three programs could be assessed separatelyrelative

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Green Renewable Energy and Engineering Technology

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chao Li, Florida A&M University; Antonio Jose Soares P.E., Florida A&M University and Florida State University

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• ASCII and BCD conversion • Microchip C18 programming • Data transfer • Testing PIC I/O ports • Interfacing an LCD to PIC • PIC serial port programming • ADC programming in the PIC • Interfacing a sensor to PIC • Event counter programmingIn the EET program, every senior student needs to take EET 4914 Senior Design Project beforethey graduate. This capstone experience will give the students a chance to put what they havelearned in EET program into practice. It starts with need analysis, literature review, designproposal, simulation, prototyping, testing, trouble shooting, etc. And it finishes with a finalworking “product”, nicely assembled and packaged. The students are given the freedom tochoose their own projects

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Projects and Applications

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Antonio Francisco Mondragon, Rochester Institute of Technology; Jeanne Christman, Rochester Institute of Technology

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hardware in their hands to carry out the testing. Someamount of testing can be done virtually with a simulator or emulator, but full system verificationrequires access to the full system. Unless each student has their own development system, theyare limited on when and where they can work and this in turn limits the complexity of thedesigns that can be assigned.Soft: Configurable soft cores introduce an additional level of testing since the hardware that hasbeen implemented in the programmable device has to first be verified before softwaredevelopment can begin. In upper level embedded design courses student projects often includeboth hardware and software development. Each hardware component or IP created needs to befirst simulated and then

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Projects and Applications

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Antonio Francisco Mondragon, Rochester Institute of Technology; Adriana Becker-Gomez, Rochester Institute of Technology

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architectures; platforms that could beprogrammed very efficiently in assembly language and others using very high level languages;platforms that do not have any open source libraries to perform input/output interfaces and otherones that have a complete set of libraries, and platforms that hide all the microcontrollerarchitecture and just focus on applications.What is a platform that could offer good exposure to microcontroller architectures and stillsatisfy these criteria: ease to program in assembly language and high level languages; ease toperform graphical system programming and configuration; and the possibility for students toapply it in project based learning. In addition there are a couple of other very important factors toconsider. Is the

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

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anca L. Sala, Baker College, Flint; James Riddell, Baker College, Flint

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through direct assessments administered in several courses. Figure 1 illustrates therelationship between the various outcomes. Program Educational Objectives - PEO 1, …, PEO 6 Program Outcomes - PO a., …, PO m. Program Courses – Student Learning OutcomesFig.1 Relationship between Student Learning Outcomes, Program Outcomes, and ProgramEducational ObjectivesOne important curriculum change implemented by the program just before the ABET visit in2009 was to introduce a Capstone Project course at the end of the program requiring students tocomplete and present a hands-on project utilizing the knowledge and skills acquired throughouttheir studies. The

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Engineering Technology Curriculum Issues

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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MD B. Sarder, University of Southern Mississippi; Shahdad Naghshpour, University of Southern Mississippi, Gulf Park

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, students who select the PRM options are tasked with projectsthat allow them to apply concepts learned in the Learning Factory environment that focuses onhigh volume manufacturing. In addition to facilities and technologies, students will also haveaccess to a staff of students and professors who assist with product realization tasks. Studentsare assigned one project per semester until their senior year of study. The curriculum is roundedoff with a capstone project that encompasses the final year of study. ―This capstone courseprovides students with the opportunity to practice the design of products, processes andenterprise from conceptualization to actualization5‖.Learning factories issues:The Learning Factory concept has been a work in progress

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Topics Related to Electrical Engineering Technology

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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have an external, industry sponsor/customer. Having to respond to their needs more closely emulates product development in the real world. In addition, the capstone course sequence has developed a standardized product and system development document that formalizes the process and emulates the documentation associated with real-world product development.  More project-based experiences were integrated throughout the curriculum. These are experiences outside of the normal one-week laboratory experience. The students, often in teams, are given an open-ended problem statement and have to integrate their knowledge to develop a solution in a timely manner. Many of these experiences leverage the product

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Innovative Curriculum in Engineering Technology

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Charlie P. Edmonson, University of Dayton

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intelligent object such as speed, processing time, setup time, etc. Since the simulationsoftware objects model real world objects, the complexity is reduced and the program structure isclearer. An evaluation version of the Simio Simulation software was obtained and some practicemodels were developed using this software. Simio was found to be a little more difficult to learnthan Arena, but somewhat easier than ProModel.In the Simio Rapid Modeling Workshop, it was learned that Universities could apply for a grantof the professional version of the Simio software that has unlimited capabilities. As mentionedabove, one of the lingering problems that Engineering Technology students have faced in theSenior Project capstone course is that many companies

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Engineering Technology Curriculum Issues

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chih-Ping Yeh, Wayne State University; Gene Yeau-Jian Liao, Wayne State University; William Stark, Macomb Community College

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in engineering orengineering technology, and with mathematics-based science degrees in exceptional cases orequivalent. Students will receive the master’s degree after completing 32 credits of formalcourses, directed studies, research, or thesis. The program offers a thesis (8 credits) and a non-thesis option, both of which have a group of required core courses, supplemented by electivecourses.With an emphasis in integrated learning by reinforcing theoretical comprehension with computersimulations, hands-on learning in the laboratory, and capstone design projects, the MS-EVEcurriculum covers fundamentals, physical laboratories, computer simulations, technical areas,and capstone design. In terms of technical areas, this covers advanced energy

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Graduate Education and Undergraduate Research-related Issues

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sidi Berri, New York City College of Technology; Andy Zhang, New York City College of Technology; Gaffar Barakat Gailani, New York City College of Technology

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prototyping lab. Capstone courses at both the AASand the B.Tech levels incorporate multidisciplinary research projects. Students publish andpresent their achievements in regional and national conferences. More students are able to startinternships with the local industry. Some have been able to obtain challenging positions in thefield after graduating with an AAS in MECH or IND or while finishing their BTech.This new direction of the MECH department has also increased both enrolment and retentionrates. Students spend more time at the department doing extra-curricular projects. Undergraduateresearch is an excellent tool to attract more and better quality students to enroll in thedepartment. More faculty members are starting to get involved with

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Topics Related to Electrical Engineering Technology

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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B. S. Sridhara, Middle Tennessee State University; Daryl Hunter White, Middle Tennessee State University

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currently it has 200 majors. All MET students are required to takeVibration along with several other senior level courses. Vibration is designed as a lecture/labcourse however there has been limited lab experience provided to students. Three years ago theauthor developed the Helmholtz resonator project in which student teams are required to design,build and test a Helmholtz resonator. The purpose of this project was to further develop the labportion of the MET program. Several vibration instruments were donated to the Universityincluding a sound and vibration analyzer, a digital sound level meter, a microphone preamp, twomicrophones, an accelerometer, and cables and connectors for use in our Vibration course. Inconsultation with the author, the co

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Interdisciplinary Education in Engineering Technology

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Huiru Shih P.E., Jackson State University; Gordon W. Skelton, Jackson State University; Pao-Chiang Yuan, Jackson State University; Jessica Buck Ph.D., Jackson State University; Britney M. Williams, Jackson State University

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degreewith a major in Emergency Management Technology requires the successful completion of 124credits of coursework, including 39 credits for the major; 64 credits in general educationrequirements; and 21 credits in the minor, electives and other degree requirements. Thecurriculum focuses on such topics as emergency planning, incident command, disaster responseand recovery, hazard identification and mitigation, agency coordination, homeland security, andcommunity emergency training. A capstone project provides the opportunity to apply anddemonstrate emergency management skills gained during the course of the program.The establishment of this Emergency Management Technology program has met the increased

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Futuristic Planning

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott Danielson P.E., Arizona State University, Polytechnic; Thomas Perry P.E., American Society of Mechanical Engineers; Allan T. Kirkpatrick P.E., Colorado State University

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students with multipleexperiences working with people from other majors as they progress through their curriculum.This sequence is completed with a yearlong senior capstone design course that has a focus onsystem design, building, testing, and operation.It is recommended that the development of professional skills in the engineering technologygraduate be strengthened to help produce the engineering leadership characteristics required forimplementing engineering solutions to help solve the complex challenges facing companies,regions and planet. Professional skills such as a complex system-level perspective, inter-disciplinary teamwork, leadership, entrepreneurship, innovation, and project management shouldbe central features of the design spine.A

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Student Learning and Teamwork

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University; Jyhwen Wang, Texas A&M University

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Cullen note the need to incorporate more self-learning into thecurriculum 8. As part of an industry sponsored product lifecycle management course, Chang andMiller focus on problem solving, project management, communication, and teamwork 9. Earnestnotes that the efficacy of the educational program is dependent on curriculum development andhighlights the need to have clarity among stakeholders who include: curriculum developers,students, teachers, administrators, and industry 10. Gadalla also notes the need of curriculumdevelopers to consult industry 11. Kuo also recognizes the importance of relevance to industryand notes the need for continuous improvement in curricula 12. Again returning to the frameworkof Gannod et al., a curriculum can be

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

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Clark D. Shaver P.E., Pittsburg State University; James A. Lookadoo P.E., Pittsburg State University

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take a set of comprehensive assessment exams. The content of the exams coverthe student outcomes for each of the core courses. The exam is set up as a one credit- hourrequired course. After the completion of the core exam course, students then take a selection ofrequired upper-division courses within the EET program. Students also can select aspecialization which includes, Aerospace Electronics, Control Systems, Embedded Systems,Communication Electronics, or a customized emphasis. During the senior year, students arerequired to take a two-semester capstone design course sequence. The first semester consists ofproposing, and designing a ‘senior project’. The second semester has the students build aprototype of that project.A major point of

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Factors Affecting Student Performance

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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space in one historic building, the Machine Tool Laboratory,offering a common location for students to gather. In addition to the shop, students enjoy acomputer classroom, a capstone project workshop, a laboratory/classroom, and two additionallaboratory spaces. Three faculty members have offices in the building, including the machinetool laboratory instructor who also serves as building manager. One of our primary goals in thepast ten years has been to continuously improve the space so that it presents a professional Page 25.1076.7manufacturing environment. These improvements have included interior and exterior painting,and new floor finishes

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Factors Affecting Student Performance

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Omer Farook, Purdue University, Calumet; Chandra R. Sekhar, Purdue University, Calumet; Jai. P. Agrawal, Purdue University, Calumet; Ashfaq Ahmed, Purdue University, Calumet

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Page 25.961.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 MULTIPROCESSOR EMBEDDED SYSTEM DESIGN A COURSE WITH HARDWARE – SOFTWARE INTEGRATIONAbstractThe paper expounds the content of the course and further explores the context with which thecourse is delivered that finally turns over the ownership of the subject material to the learnerin the form of final projects. The pedagogy of the course delivery is based on “InteractiveLearning model”. The course is conducted in a lab or studio like settings, that integrates bothlecture and laboratory work in the same settings. The paper elaborates the benefits derivedthrough the pedagogical approaches of keeping the learner actively engaged in all aspects