Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Methods

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bruce Berdanier, Ohio Northern University

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Environmental Engineering

2006-144: STUDENT GENERATED REAL-TIME NOTE DEVELOPMENT ANDWEB PAGE ARCHIVALBruce Berdanier, Ohio Northern University Bruce W. Berdanier is currently an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering in the TJ Smull College of Engineering at Ohio Northern University. In this position, Dr. Berdanier is responsible for teaching all of the courses in Environmental Science, Water and Wastewater Treatment, Solid and Hazardous Waste, Surface Water Quality and Project Management that are included in the Civil Engineering curriculum. Additionally, Dr. Berdanier directs all teaching and research activities in the Environmental Engineering laboratory. Dr. Berdanier also conducts research in surface

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Methods

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Bergendahl, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Environmental Engineering

2006-1185: DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ANINTERNET-ENABLED ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING EXPERIMENTJohn Bergendahl, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Page 11.450.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Development and Implementation of an Internet-Enabled Environmental Engineering ExperimentAbstractSome degree of laboratory experience is desirable for a comprehensive education inenvironmental engineering. While it would be advantageous for all students to obtain hands-onlaboratory skills in a laboratory class on campus, it is not feasible for some students to attend labcourses either because of time constraints (e.g. part-time students) or

Conference Session

Sustainable Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah Pumphrey, University of Cincinnati; Anna Hoessle, University of Cincinnati; Daniel Oerther, University of Cincinnati

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Environmental Engineering

filtrationtechnologies to simultaneously remove model microbiological contaminants is needed. Thus,the specific research questions to be addressed during the course of the MS degree are: (1) dofiltration technologies provide differential removal of viruses, bacteria, and protozoa?; and (2) doconventional measures of reductions in fecal pollution correlate to actual removal efficiencies forviruses, bacteria, and protozoa? To answer these questions, representative POUs have beenconstructed in the laboratory. The two technologies under evaluation include custom built slowsand filters and commercially available porous pot filters. As part of the laboratory-based study,existing cultivation and novel molecular biology based techniques are being employed toquantify

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Curricula

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Epolito, U.S. Military Academy; Michael Butkus, U.S. Military Academy

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Environmental Engineering

Toxins Microbially Catalyzed Pollution (e.g. Acid Mine Drainage) Extreme Environments Microbes in Agriculture = in-depth coverage of topic and = general overview of topic Page 11.467.6 Many of the critical thinking skills described in Blooms taxonomy can be accomplishedvia laboratory experiences.8,9 And, ABET accredited programs are required to include labexperiences. The objectives of lab experiences include:8,10 instrumentation, experiment, dataanalysis, design, learning from failure, creativity, communications, teamwork, and ethics. Table4 presents laboratory exercises that could be used to support topics in each of

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Curricula

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kurt Paterson, Michigan Technological University

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Environmental Engineering

Page 11.292.4Analysis (EMMA), was built upon a nested modular framework. Each module is onePage 11.292.5Figure 3. The Paterson Learning Spiral depicts the general path of every module in theEnvironmental Monitoring and Measurement Analysis course.EMMA is organized in one-week long Learning Spirals each focusing on differentstatistical and analytical techniques, as well as environmental issues: lectures presentstatistical theory, laboratory and field sessions provide opportunities to acquire data, out-of-class teamwork sessions are used to analyze the data, presentations of findings allowstime to discuss the material, a quiz is used to check mastery of the topics, and resourcesare provided for advanced study. The Learning Spiral proceeds as

Conference Session

Sustainable Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Oerther, University of Cincinnati; Cinnamon Carlarne, University of Cincinnati; Eric Maurer, University of Cincinnati; Regina Lamendella, University of Cincinnati; Sarah Pumphrey, University of Cincinnati

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Environmental Engineering

usingproven approaches of team-based learning.2, 3, 4 The course provides the basic scientificbackground needed to tackle the problem as well as a hands-on understanding of the unitoperations available for phosphorus recovery. Lecture/discussion sessions cover the basicprinciples of chemistry (e.g., acid-base; precipitation/complexation; and redox) and microbiology(e.g., Monod growth rate; stoichiometry of biomass yield; and microbial diversity) as applied tothe design and operation of drinking water and sewage treatment plants. Students work in teamsto perform team-directed laboratory exercises performed to provide authentic learning byfacilitating the work of the students as active learners. For example, the course instructors helpthe students to

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Curricula

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexa Rihana-Abdallah, University of Detroit Mercy

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Environmental Engineering

eithernatural occurrence or human activities4-6, the overarching environmental theme for thiscourse was water quality in lakes and rivers and its implications on the ecosystem and itssustainability.The course was proposed to include both a theoretical and a laboratory section. First, thestudents are introduced to the concepts of sustainability and water quality analysis.Secondly, students learn instrumental analysis including basic principles of theory,operation, and calibration of analytical instruments, method development and assessment,data collection and analysis. In the third phase, aquatic floral and faunal assessment andquantification are presented. The concepts of bioconcentration and bioaccumulation areintroduced and their health implications

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Curricula

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Oerther, University of Cincinnati; Cathy Maltbie, University of Cincinnati; Baikun Li, Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg; Jin Li, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Amy Pruden, Colorado State University; Peter Stroot, University of South Florida

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Environmental Engineering

special issues for under-represented student populations including women andminorities.PartnershipsThe extensive research team assembled for this project has a number of positive characteristicsthat were considered requisite for ultimate success of the effort, including: (a) an experienced PIwith a track record of working with each faculty-instructor; (b) energetic faculty-instructors withlocal Department support to develop a novel laboratory course; (c) an advisory boardrepresenting 2yr, 4yr, and HBCU (historically black colleges and universities) colleges providingindependent critical feedback to make the development of educational materials broadlyaccessible to diverse student audiences; (d) two members of the National Academy ofEngineering as

Conference Session

Sustainable Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela Bielefeldt, University of Colorado-Boulder

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Environmental Engineering

a demonstration in numerous outreachactivities. The filter has been evaluated in service-learning projects through Engineers WithoutBorders (EWB-CU) and capstone design to provide safe water. Laboratory research on theFiltrón is also contrasted with opportunities to earn course credit for involvement with EWBprojects. This serves as an example of how research on appropriate technology appeals to adiverse range of students and can provide real benefits to developing communities.BackgroundThe purposes of academic engineering research activities can be broadly grouped into two maingoals that are complementary yet distinct: (1) education of students; and (2) production of newknowledge of practical importance. Participation in research

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Methods

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Beth Wittig, City College of the City University of New York

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Environmental Engineering

engineering projects7. Learn to professionally communicate technical findings and develop ability to work effectively in a groupThe objectives of the new EnvE course are as follows:1. Develop understanding of water quality parameters used in characterizing water and wastewater pollution (augmented by laboratory experiments)2. Motivate the need for water and domestic wastewater treatment3. Develop knowledge of commonly used technologies in water and wastewater treatment (augmented by laboratory experiments)4. Given raw water quality and effluent requirements, recommend and justify a train of treatment of processes5. Develop knowledge of commonly used technologies in air pollution treatment (augmented by laboratory experiments)6. Given input

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Curricula

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kevin Bower, The Citadel; Kenneth Brannan, The Citadel; William Davis, The Citadel

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

Engineering 5 1,2,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11 Civl 314 Engineering Administration 5 1,5,6 Civl 330 Measurements, Analysis & Modeling 7 1,2,3,4,5,10Jr. 2nd Civl 313 Hydrology & Water Resources 9 1,3,5,8 Civl 315 Fluid Mechanics 7 1,3,5Sr. 1st Civl 418 Fluid Mechanics Laboratory 4 1,2,3,5,6,7,8,11 Civl 408 Water and Wastewater Systems 7 1,3,5,10,11,12Sr. 2nd Civl 419 Environmental Engineering Laboratory 7 1,2,7,11,12 Civl 422 Environmental Engineering Capstone 9

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Undergraduate Research

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Doheny-Farina, Clarkson University; Fa-Gung Fan, Xerox Corp.; Xiangwei Liu, Clarkson University; Cetin Cetinkaya, Clarkson University; John Mclaughlin, Clarkson University; Suresh Dhaniyala, Clarkson University; Jeffrey Taylor, Clarkson University; David Schmidt, University of Maryland-College Park; Kambiz Nazridoust, Clarkson University; Goodarz Ahmadi, Clarkson University

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Environmental Engineering

interface for the module for Brownian particle motions in cross flows.Module III, Experimental The course sequence includes several experimental modules. One mainexperiment is the measurement in the aerosol wind tunnel with the use of Particle ImageVelocimeter (PIV). The aerosol wind tunnel is located in the Turbulence and MultiphaseFlow Laboratory at Clarkson University. The laser used was a 120mJ Nd:YaG laserwith a 20° adjustable width sheet generator. In this experiment, the sheet width was 0.5 Page 11.981.4mm. The digital camera that was used was a Kodak ES1.0 MegaPlus camera. The 3camera

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

olu Fasesan, Texas Tech University; Segun Ogunsanya, Texas Tech University; Lloyd Heinze, Texas Tech University

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Environmental Engineering

cement volumetric yield, thickening time, compressivestrength, free water, rheology, and fluid loss control. Computerized closed-loop control of liquidadditives 1) allow unused, uncontaminated cement to be hauled off location after an operation, 2)promote environmental responsibility by reducing the volume of waste cement hauled to alandfill, and 3) provide better quality control of slurries pumped "on-the-fly" due to betterdistribution of additives in the slurry and tighter computerized tolerances. Students arechallenged to always work towards environmentally friendly processes and use of flow regimeequations to vary viscosity. Laboratory tests are carried out to verify the predictions madethrough the regime equations.Surface slurries utilizing

Conference Session

Sustainable Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deanna Matthews, Carnegie Mellon University; Robert Heard, Carnegie Mellon University

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Environmental Engineering

in Civil Engineering from Duke University and her MS and PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Carnegie Mellon.Robert Heard, Carnegie Mellon University Robert Heard is Associate Teaching Professor in Material Science and Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. Teaching activities include integrating aspects of disciplines such as business, public policy, environmental engineering, and others into the Materials Science and Engineering curriculum. Responsibilities include the coordination of undergraduate lab facilities, and the co-op program; and teaching Professional Development Topics, the laboratory portion of the Materials for the 21st Century course, Materials Characterization

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lashun King, Tennessee State University; Thomas Byl, U.S. Geological Survey; Roger Painter, Tennessee State University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

in partnership with the USGS has conducted extensive research regardingbiodegradation of contaminants in karst aquifers. This research resulted in the development of anumerical approach to modeling biodegradation of contaminants in karst aquifers that is taughtto environmental engineering students in several steps. First, environmental engineering studentsare taught chemical-reaction engineering principles relating to a wide variety of environmentalfate and transport issues. Second, as part of TSU’s engineering course curriculum, students use anon-ideal flow laboratory reactor system and run a tracer study to establish residence timedistribution (RTD). Next, the students couple that formula to a first-order biodegradation rateand predict the

Conference Session

Sustainable Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vered Doctori Blass, University of California-Santa Barbara; Mary Hong Loan Dinh, University of California-Santa Barbara

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

2006-1763: INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO A MULTI-PHASEENGINEERING PROJECT FOR THE DEVELOPING COMMUNITY OFARAYPALLPA, PERUVered Doctori Blass, University of California-Santa Barbara Vered Doctori Blass is a graduate student at the Bren school of Environmental Science & Management at UCSB. She serves as the co-president of EWB-UCSB and as the Araypallpa, Peru project manager.Mary Hong Loan Dinh, University of California-Santa Barbara Mary Dinh is a Staff Engineer in the Mechanical Engineering Department at UCSB. She develops undergraduate laboratory courses. She also serves as the staff advisor for EWB-UCSB

Conference Session

Capstone Courses II

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

C. Stewart Slater, Rowan University; Mariano Savelski, Rowan University; Robert Hesketh, Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

impact of green engineering on both R&D andmanufacturing in several chemical industries. This has been accomplished through industry-university partnerships with pharmaceutical and petrochemical companies. Several grants fromthe US Environmental Protection Agency have supported initiatives in green chemistry,engineering and design. These projects have the broader goal of supporting sustainability in thechemical industry.IntroductionToo often the teaching of a technical subject like green engineering is limited to an individualclass experience or one dimensional laboratory or design experience. The teaching of greenengineering in the curriculum is greatly enhanced by active participation of students throughoutthe curriculum and in real-world

Conference Session

Sustainable Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Beckman, University of Pittsburgh; Gena Kovalcik, University of Pittsburgh; Mary Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Robert Ries, University of Pittsburgh; Kim Needy, University of Pittsburgh; Laura Schaefer, University of Pittsburgh; Larry Shuman, University of Pittsburgh

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Environmental Engineering

research using bothexperimentation and analysis methodologies. UNICAMP or in some cases an industry, non-governmental organization (NGO) or governmental partner will provide field laboratory space.3.4 Preparation for Study in BrazilExposure to international sustainability issues is an integral part of the proposed IGERTeducation program. In order for the IGERT Fellows to more effectively study, research and livein Brazil for an extended period of time, they will take three semesters of Brazilian Portuguese Page 11.331.8and a one semester IGERT seminar. The first two semesters of Portuguese will be existing five-credit courses that

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Curricula

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bruce Berdanier, Ohio Northern University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

2006-2646: WATER RESOURCES EVALUATION FOLLOWING NATURALDISASTER IN HAITIBruce Berdanier, Ohio Northern University Dr. Bruce Berdanier is currently an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering in the TJ Smull College of Engineering at Ohio Northern University. In this position, Dr. Berdanier is responsible for teaching all of the courses in Environmental Science, Water and Wastewater Treatment, Solid and Hazardous Waste, Surface Water Quality and Project Management that are included in the Civil Engineering curriculum. Additionally, Dr. Berdanier directs all teaching and research activities in the Environmental Engineering laboratory. Dr. Berdanier also conducts research in surface