Conference Session

Simulation and Virtual Instrumentation

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald Uhlig, National University; Shekar Viswanathan, National University; John Watson, National University; Howard Evans, National University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Course Menu Item Department Content Item Information Table* Course Link Syllabus Link to S.O.E.T Folder Syllabus* Assignment Tool Course Outline Communication/ Tools Learning Outcomes* Week 1 Required Reading Week 2 Lecture Notes and Charts Week 3 Week 4 Chat Topic (Course Link) Communication

Conference Session

Non-Technical Skills in ET

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Irene Ferrara, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona; Rebecca Maguda, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona; Andrew Vavreck, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

, Rebecca Maguda, and the EMET ProgramCoordinator, Irene Ferrara, worked cooperatively from February through May 2006 to developtopics for a one-credit course intended for advanced standing EMET students, in order to helpprepare them for the process of securing employment as well as succeeding in industry. Theoriginal syllabus for the course can be found in Appendix 1.Course ImplementationIn fall of 2006, eleven senior BSEMET students participated in the first offering of theEngineering Business Skills course. The class met for 75 minutes twice per week, for half of thesemester. During the first three weeks of class, students engaged in a variety of activitiesintended to prepare them for the Fall Career Fair at The Pennsylvania State University

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in Engineering Technology

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kari Clase, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

updated technologyOrganization and used in the lab; the course is cohesive with other courses (e.g.,Structure reinforces topics that were discussed in genetics classes)Course Content Course covers a wide range of topicsInstructor The instructor is knowledgeable, available, and cares about theCharacteristics studentsTeaching The homework is a good review of the content; the lab has a goodTechniques paceEvaluation and The exams are low pressure and they focus on communication,Grading thinking, and application within the field II. What specific suggestions do you have for changing this course?Course Have a better defined syllabus; have all protocols in one manual

Conference Session

Computer Engineering Technology Curriculum

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pedro Leite, Kansas State University-Salina; Beverlee Kissick, Kansas State University-Salina

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

.” 8The authors were very pleased with the project’s outcome. However, several changes will bemade for the Spring 2007 course offering: 1. The project will be carried out with the senior class only. This is due to the fact that students at the senior level have more technical knowledge and overall academic coursework to appreciate the topic of diversity and its impact on their professional lives. 2. The project will be part of the coursework, it will be noted in the course syllabus, and will be assigned much earlier in the semester (perhaps around week 5). 3. The project will be graded as a regular lab project not as an extra-credit assignment. 4. Rather than choosing a country; students will be assigned a technical project