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Student Learning and Teamwork

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Anderton, Middle Tennessee State University; Saeed Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2007-119: ADDRESSING AND IMPLEMENTING A SAFETY PLAN FORINTERCOLLEGIATE DESIGN COMPETITIONSMichael Anderton, Middle Tennessee State University Michael Anderton is a second year Graduate Research Assistant at Middle Tennessee State University in Engineering Technology Department. He received his B.S. degree in Computer Engineering Technology at Middle Tennessee State University. Currently he is the manager of the Experimental Vehicles Program at MTSU.Saeed Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University Dr. Saeed D. Foroudastan is the Associate Dean of the College of Basic and Applied Sciences and Professor of Engineering Technology. He received his B.S. in Civil Engineering (1980), his

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Industrial Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason Durfee, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2007-879: PLANNING A LIVING-BUILDING LABORATORY (BUILDING ASA LABORATORY) THAT WILL INTEGRATE WITH ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY CURRICULUMJason Durfee, Eastern Washington University JASON DURFEE received his BS and MS degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young University. He holds a Professional Engineer certification. Prior to teaching at Eastern Washington University he was a military pilot, an engineering instructor at West Point and an airline pilot. His interests include aerospace, aviation, professional ethics and piano technology. Page 12.1156.1© American Society for Engineering Education

Conference Session

Best Practices in Industrial Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kathryne Newton, Purdue University; Edie Schmidt, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2007-1761: INSTRUCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN SUPPORT OF ANENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING SOFTWARE APPLICATION FOR ASUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY: AGRADUATE STUDENT PROJECTKathryne Newton, Purdue UniversityEdie Schmidt, Purdue University Page 12.905.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Instructional Development in Support of an Enterprise Resource PlanningSoftware Application for a Supply Chain Management Technology Laboratory: A Graduate Student ProjectAbstractThe XXX Program, within the Department of YYYin the ZZZ (ZZZ) at WWW University,has recently developed a Supply Chain Management Technology (SCMT) Laboratory.Supply chain

Conference Session

Non-Technical Skills in ET

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Engineering Technology

Engineering Education, 2007 A Course in Career Preparation and Business Skills in an Engineering Technology Baccalaureate Degree ProgramAbstractThis paper describes the planning and implementation of a one-credit Engineering BusinessSkills course intended for baccalaureate degree students in Electro-Mechanical EngineeringTechnology (EMET) at the Altoona College of The Pennsylvania State University. The electivecourse, developed cooperatively by the Director of Career Services and the EMET ProgramCoordinator during the spring 2006 semester, is designed to address career-oriented topics. Thepurpose of the class is threefold: to engage students in the job search process, to educatestudents regarding career planning activities

Conference Session

Manufacturing Capstone and Design Projects

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University; Ben Zoghi, Texas A&M University; Rainer Fink, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

approved by the faculty as their manager. A Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) iscreated, as shown in Figure 2, to identify all the tasks need to be performed in order to Page 12.27.4successfully complete their project. Course Project Research & Procurement Design Implement Testing Documentation Analysis QFD Critical Path Test FMEA Temp. System Analysis Sensor Architecture Analysis Plan

Conference Session

Non-Technical Skills in ET

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Nicholas, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Anthony Brizendine, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Ted Stilgenbauer, Fairmont State University

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Engineering Technology

the county courthousegrounds. They were moved to the city cemetery at an unknown date between 1900 and1925. The field investigation for this county proved to be the most successful. Using thebearings provided by the 1930 report, the monuments were relocated by the Surveying IIclass. Figure 1 shows an elevation of the north monument at the city cemetery. As canbe seen in the figure, the monuments were difficult to initially locate due to theresemblance to grave markers. Figures 2 and 3 illustrate the plan view of themonuments. Interestingly, the original monuments were moved instead of newmonuments being constructed. In most other counties, new monuments were constructedand the originals destroyed. The monuments measure eight inches by eight

Conference Session

Issues Affecting Engineering Technology Program Development

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Howard Evans, National University; Shekar Viswanathan, National University

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Engineering Technology

/organizations such as ASSE, ABET and WASC. • Be flexible with a broad appeal to scientists, engineers, and technologists • Provide suitable knowledge and capabilities requisite to getting national certification from societies such as Board of Safety Professionals (BSP) and American Board of Industrial Hygienists (ABIH). Page 12.893.3Upon completion of the BS program, graduates from Environment, Health, and Safetyprogram will be able to: 1. Assess, plan, and implement environmental, health and safety problems. 2. Encourage flexibility and innovative approaches to problem solving which stimulate independence and

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Cottrell, University of North Carolina-Charlotte

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Engineering Technology

economy, and construction planning, scheduling, estimating, and management. Page 12.997.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Keeping from Reinventing the Wheel: Some Lessons Learned from a Successful TC2K ProgramIntroduction The Department of Engineering Technology at the University of North Carolinaat Charlotte (UNCC) has developed a comprehensive program leading to an academicenvironment of continuous improvement consistent with the ABET Technology Criteria2000 (TC2K).1 Experts have long debated the pros and cons of assessment at the courselevel versus program level assessment and the potential

Conference Session

Manufacturing Engineering Technology Curriculum

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sandra Furterer, East Carolina University; Sandra Furterer, University of Central Florida

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Engineering Technology

the students to help them understand the tools andhow they integrate to improve the processes. Potential challenges and roadblocks to success arediscussed during team mentoring sessions to help the students better apply the problem solvingmethods. The real-world Six Sigma project examples that the students worked on as part of theexperiential learning component include: developing student recruiting plans for the IndustrialDistribution and Logistics program, and Computer Science program; streamlining the TECSadvising processes to better incorporate voice of the customer requirements; development ofprocesses to assess the college’s lab space and inventory and equipment management and controlprocesses; developing processes to help the college’s

Conference Session

Unique Developments in Engineering Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Darnell Austin, California State University-Fresno

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Engineering Technology

AC 2007-2782: A WEB-BASED PROGRAM IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGYDarnell Austin, California State University-Fresno Page 12.155.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Developing a Distance Learning Program in Industrial TechnologyThe need for a distance learning program in Industrial Technology in California comes froma quirk in the state’s higher education system. This paper will look at this need, what it takesto set up such a program, including the transfer issues and discuss of the level of studentsacrifices necessary for their bachelor’s degree.Since the development of the Master Plan in the 1960’s, state supported higher education hasbeen within the reach of most

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Civil and Architectural Engineering Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carol Considine, Old Dominion University; Vernon Lewis, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

the indirect field costs. The five week module concludeswith student submitting a competitive bid for a bridge project with a complete cost estimate andschedule.K’NEX Building Bridges SetThe K’NEX Building Bridges set is comprised of 207 K’NEX building pieces, which can beused to construct 14 different bridge models. The kit includes color coded instructions to buildbeam, truss, cantilever, bascule, arch, suspension, and cable stayed bridges. The buildinginstructions contain real life examples of the bridge type and key facts about bridges.1 Theinstructor uses the color coded instructions as the plans for the bridges. The beam bridge modelis used during the estimating and scheduling class instruction and the arch bridge model is usedfor the

Conference Session

Assessment Methods

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan Scachitti, Purdue University-Calumet; Gregory Neff, Purdue University-Calumet; Christine Corum, Purdue University; James Higley, Purdue University, Calumet; Mohammad Zahraee, Purdue University-Calumet; Heather Cooper, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

University Christine is Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University West Lafayette. She is MET Coordinator of Strategic Planning and Accreditation. She is a member of the Committee on Technology Accreditation of ASME and serves on the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET. Chris received a B.S. in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Missouri-Rolla and an M.S. in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University. She has 10 years of industrial experience.James Higley, Purdue University, Calumet Jim holds the rank of Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University Calumet. He is a registered P.E. in Indiana. He is

Conference Session

Assessment Methods

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zbigniew Prusak, Central Connecticut State University

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Engineering Technology

Customer Requirements to Production and Quality Controls. Deployment step Matrix Wants Hows 1 Product Planning House of Quality Customer Requirements Design Requirements 2 Product Design I Design Design Requirements Engineering Design 3 Product Design II Product Engineering Engineering Design Product Engineering Characteristics Characteristics 4 Process Planning - Manufacturing and Product Engineering Manufacturing and Design Purchasing Characteristics Purchasing Operations 5 Process Planning - Control

Conference Session

Student Learning and Teamwork

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Janice Girouard, University of Hartford; Ivana Milanovic, University of Hartford; Tom Eppes, University of Hartford

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Engineering Technology

ProgramsAbstractThe College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture (CETA) has re-discovered within itstechnology programs curricular flexibilities that are now being used to attract and retain morestudents. Students are increasingly aware of the need to broaden their skill base upongraduation and recognize the need to compete for employment on a global scale. This paperdescribes the Flex Advantage Plan (FAP) at CETA that precisely targets opportunities forcomplementary areas of study and encourages students to design custom educational plans. FAPlays out specific tracks that add distinction and uniqueness to program majors by presentingstudents with educational choices. Students can add depth in a chosen discipline and/or pursueanother area of

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kevin Cook, Montana State University; Robb Larson, Montana State University; Keith Fisher, Montana State University

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Engineering Technology

2002.Preparation for this accreditation review included developing a Continuous Improvement (CI)plan for the MET program. This CI plan outlines the process utilized to insure that programobjectives and outcomes are documented, assessed, and the program improved as necessary andapplicable. In essence, it provides “An approach to continuous program improvement that asksthe right questions and can provide academic administrators, faculty members, and others withthe information they need to develop an appropriate, effective, and efficient academic program.”4Figure 1 provides a schematic of the CI plan and the supported constituents of the MET program

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in Engineering Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Massoud Moussavi, California Polytechnic State University

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Engineering Technology

opticsby Southern California State universities is insufficientwhile the demand from the optical industry in the area iscontinuously rising. To respond to this deficiency, theECET program at CalPoly-Pomona developed a plan to adda four units (three unit lecture and one unit laboratory)optics course to its curriculum. This course would cover Page 12.1113.4geometric optics, fiber optics, and optical communication.The inception plan for this course had two stages: 1)Search for funding/donation of laboratory equipment,develop an elective course, and offer the elective courseonce year. 2) Establish relationships with the local opticsindustry, get their feedback, revise course

Conference Session

Best Practices in Industrial Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Regena Scott, Purdue University; Edie Schmidt, Purdue University; Kathryne Newton, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

lab. There will also be a briefoverview of the process for evaluation and the future plans for additional labequipment and learning activities.Body of the PaperMany say that experience is the best teacher. Students can successfully complete Page 12.844.2a plan of study at the top of his or her class having learned, in theory, everythingthey can possibly know about a given field but without the opportunity practicethe skills identified in the acquisition of knowledge. Some industrial partnersperceive this education as incomplete. Traditionally educational institutionsprovide students with a great deal of ‘book-learning’ but provide little or nohands-on

Conference Session

Multimedia and Distance Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Veeramuthu Rajaravivarma, Central Connecticut State University; Peter Baumann, Central Connecticut State University

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Engineering Technology

demandpositions such as system administrators, network administrators, system designers, Page 12.1598.2quality control engineers, and software developers. Graduates can also find positions asinformation technologists, lab technicians, system maintenance personnel, system testers, Proceedings of the 2007 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2007, American Society for Engineering Educationand help desk attendants. Numerous choices are available to focus endeavors if they planto continue their graduate studies.The Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Technology is a planned program

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gregory Watkins, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Nan Byars, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Deborah Sharer, University of North Carolina-Charlotte

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Engineering Technology

(ProgramEducational Objectives), they are presented here due to their relation to the program outcomes ofCriterion 2. The objectives are the result of an extensive long-range planning process, and areconsistent with the university's institutional mission statement. They are: 1. Applying general and discipline-specific concepts and methodologies to identify, analyze, and solve technical problems Page 12.282.3 2. Articulating technical material in a professional manner to potentially diverse audiences and in a variety of circumstances 3. Contributing within team environments, demonstrating ethical, respectful and professional behavior in all

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Edwards, Pennsylvania State University-Erie

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Engineering Technology

pressure readings. This does however come with an educational price tag. Students need to learn to read analog gauges. It is important to teach the students how to properly read the gauges, and to emphasize that they need to be careful to get as accurate a reading as possible. The plan is to make the change to digital. Page 12.55.8 • Currently the students take data manually. The plan is to add differential pressure transducers and to use low cost USB based data collection modules to collect the data. This will allow the students to take more readings in a shorter period of time. It is always good to have

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nancy Denton, Purdue University; Joseph Fuehne, Purdue University-Columbus; Henry Kraebber, Purdue University; Timothy Cooley, Purdue University-New Albany; Joseph Dues, Purdue University-New Albany

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Engineering Technology

programs at commuter campuseswith a mix of traditional full-time and non-traditional part-time students (Columbus andNew Albany). The MET associate degree program is essentially identical at all threecampuses, with all courses transferring seamlessly into the baccalaureate MET program.In preparation for their first TC2K-based reviews, the department extended itseducational processes to incorporate formal assessment and evaluation of programoutcomes and educational objectives. The existing foundation for the department’seducation processes included a departmental strategic plan that defines the department’score values, beliefs, mission, and vision. Core learning objectives, defined as theminimum knowledge to be gleaned from a course, were developed

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in Engineering Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kari Clase, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

scientificresearch expertise that will enable them to meet the rising demand by industries for Page 12.368.3individuals educated to manufacture biological products on an industrial scale.Connection between Purdue University’s College of Technology Strategic Plan andthe Biotechnology ProgramThe biotechnology program helps support the strategic plan for ---- University byimproving the learning environment for students and encouraging interdisciplinaryresearch connections among students and faculty. In addition, the program helps harness----‘s strengths in life sciences and technology by providing graduates that will help ---’sfuture growth and development in

Conference Session

Leadership Perspectives in Engineering Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hamad Albadr, Riyadh College of Technology

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Engineering Technology

care in particular.Biomedical engineering applied with an early large emphasis on the maintenance, electricalsafety, and electronics aspects of medical equipment. This encouraged the consideration ofbroader safety aspects in health care.Biomedical Engineering Professionals who divides into two main categories: the ClinicalEngineers (CE) or Biomedical Engineers and the Biomedical Engineering (Equipment)Technicians (BMET) required a special training to be qualified to be very trusted technicians.In Saudi Arabia, as a developed country, the Government spends billions dollars annuallyexpenditure on the health sector. The Ministry of Health has finalized plans to establish newhospitals and renovate and expand 324 existing hospitals and 1750 primary

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in Engineering Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hamad Albadr, Riyadh College of Technology

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Engineering Technology

generaland health care in particular.Biomedical engineering applied with an early large emphasis on the maintenance, electricalsafety, and electronics aspects of medical equipment. This encouraged the consideration ofbroader safety aspects in health care.Biomedical Engineering Professionals who divides into two main categories: the ClinicalEngineers (CE) or Biomedical Engineers and the Biomedical Engineering (Equipment)Technicians (BMET) required a special training to be qualified to be very trusted technicians.In Saudi Arabia, as a developed country, the Government spends billions dollars annuallyexpenditure on the health sector. The Ministry of Health has finalized plans to establish newhospitals and renovate and expand 324 existing hospitals and

Conference Session

Capstone Projects and Experiential Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ifte Choudhury; Tharuna Khilathi, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

opportunities to work out thebest construction plan that optimizes time and cost to complete a project.The fundamental focus of project management has been to deliver projects on time, onbudget and meet specifications. However, many major projects still fail to meet thesetargets, especially on cost and schedule. Owners and shareholders have always beenconcerned with fast-tracking projects, cutting costs and building safer buildings. Themeans of achieving these goals are not very clear to the industry. We occasionally readabout successful projects that meet all of these goals; nonetheless, stories about failedprojects, cost and time overruns, and drawn out court cases continue to dominate theheadlines.Literature indicates that investment in global

Conference Session

Issues Affecting Engineering Technology Program Development

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anthony Dean, Old Dominion University; Gary Crossman, Old Dominion University; Reina Gerard, U.S. Navy

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Engineering Technology

maintenance systems: predictive, preventative and corrective; large scale maintenance systems, principles of reliability engineering, maritime logistics, planning for maintenance and repair, using and ordering spare parts, technical manuals, system specifications, and shipyard operations.The development of the three additional courses, combined with existing courses at the METsenior elective level, produce the Emphasis in Marine Engineering Technology is as shown inTable 2. Table 2 – Senior Electives within MET Curriculum Marine Engineering Technology Emphasis Marine Technology* MET 440, Heat Transfer

Conference Session

Computer and Information Technology-Related Issues

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ghassan Ibrahim, Bloomsburg University; Owen Wesstrom, Keystone Communications; Chris Root, PSU/Harrisburg; Kyle Noss, Benatec Associates, PA

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Engineering Technology

given the specification of the project, and from there were on their own selflearning track. The work was done in collaboration with a local communication company“Keystone Communication” and the University Office of Technology.In the following sections the technical objective of the project is introduced together with thetheoretical points of knowledge utilized by the students to implement the project and analyze the Page 12.510.3outcome of the experiments. The project plan is outlined taking into consideration the technicalgoals to be achieved and the resources needed to be procured. The stage is then set to implementthe project through a number

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Civil and Architectural Engineering Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Tito-Izquierdo, University of Houston-Downtown; Alberto Gomez-Rivas, University of Houston-Downtown

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Engineering Technology

") * ScaleYDim ScaleX, ScaleY, Fact, ColEarthDist As DoubleDim Base, Length, Thickness, DistViews As Double ‘DRAWINGDim Base1, Length1, Thickness1 As Double 'DRAW RECTANGLE: Plan ViewDim Longi As String a = PositionXDim Radius, CenterEast, CenterNorth As Double b = PositionYDim EarthOn, FoundDepth As Double c = BaseDim Ncols, fila As Integer d = LengthDim TypeCol As String With_ ActiveSheet.Shapes.AddShape(msoShapeRectangle,_Dim LengthX, LengthY, HeightCol As Double a, b, c, d

Conference Session

Issues Affecting Engineering Technology Program Development

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Howard Evans, National University; John Bugado, National University; Shekar Viswanathan, National University; Albert Cruz, National University

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Engineering Technology

- Describe what is planned to be achieved, what students will be doing and what they may be using. State, “At the end of this lesson you will be able to….” Create expectations with objectives and a description of the structure of the module and/or learning unit. Relate this expectation to the certificate-focused types of pre-assessment and post-assessment questions. • Stimulate recall of prior learning - Relate a new lesson to situations or knowledge Page 12.876.5 with which the students are already familiar; e.g., material from a previous course, lesson or module. Describe the key

Conference Session

Multimedia and Distance Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roger Owensby, Bluefield State College; Akhtar Safder, Bluefield State College; Bruce Mutter, Bluefield State College

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Engineering Technology

. Graduates produce and utilize mining documents.2. Graduates function effectively on teams and communicate effectively with speaking, unity, and graphical skills.3. Graduates respect ethical and social issues as well as a commitment to quality.4. Graduates manage mining activities in support of a mining plan.5. Graduates apply ventilation technology, roof control technology, and electrical and mechanical systems for support of mining operation.6. Graduates stay current professionally.The program outcomes for the Mining Engineering Technology program are:1. Students demonstrate an appropriate mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of mining engineering;2. Students identify, analyze