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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 6

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Kip D. Coonley, Duke University; Alexander Gregory Culbert, Duke University; Aaron Franklin, Duke University

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Paper ID #30180BYOE: Microelectronic Non-Idealities Laboratory ExplorationsMr. Kip D. Coonley, Duke University Kip D. Coonley received the M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH and the B.S. degree in Physics from Bates College, Lewiston, ME. Following graduation from Dartmouth, he developed electronically controlled dimmers for fluorescent and incandescent lamps at Lutron Elec- tronics, Coopersburg, PA. From 2001 to 2005, he was a Research Engineer at RTI International, where he designed high-efficiency thermoelectrics using epitaxially grown superlattice thin-film structures. Since

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 5

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Courtney Pfluger, Northeastern University; Dayna Lee Martínez, Northeastern University

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Paper ID #29405Operations Laboratory module on heat exchangersDr. Courtney Pfluger, Northeastern University In the fall of 2011, Dr. Pfluger took a position as an Assistant Teaching Professor at Northeastern Uni- versity in the College of Engineering as a part of the First Year Engineering Faculty with a focus on chemical engineering. In the summer of 2013, she developed and ran a faculty led Dialogue of Civiliza- tions program to Brazil where she taught two courses that focused on Sustainable Energy Technologies and Brazilian Culture. This program has successful ran for 7 consecutive years gaining popularity among a

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 4

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Natasha Smith P.E., University of Virginia

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Paper ID #30319Scaffolded Laboratory Sequence: Mechanics LabDr. Natasha Smith P.E., University of Virginia Dr. Smith is an Associate Professor at the University of Virginia c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Scaffolded Laboratory Sequence: Mechanics LabAbstractLaboratory courses are a platform for students to practice skills essential to the engineering pro-fession. They also foster lower-level learning (e.g. understanding of fundamental concepts) andhigher-level synthesis and creativity. The undergraduate programs for Mechanical and Aerospace(MAE) Engineering at the University of Virginia

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 2

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Michael G. Patterson, University of Pennsylvania ; Carolyne H. Godon, University of Pennsylvania; Leann Dourte Segan, University of Pennsylvania; Sevile Mannickarottu, University of Pennsylvania

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Paper ID #29661Under the Hood of a Bio-MakerSpace: Automating Lab OperationsMr. Michael G Patterson, University of Pennsylvania Michael G Patterson is the Lab Engineer for the George H. Stephenson Foundation Educational Labo- ratory and Bio-MakerSpace (https://belabs.seas.upenn.edu) in the Department of Bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn).Carolyne H Godon, University of PennsylvaniaDr. LeAnn Dourte Segan, University of PennsylvaniaSevile Mannickarottu, University of Pennsylvania Sevile Mannickarottu is the Director of the George H. Stephenson Foundation Educational Laboratory and Bio-MakerSpace (https

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 2

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Brian D. Storey, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Bradley A. Minch, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Linda Vanasupa, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

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, first-year college course, we have also incorporated anumber of design elements that foster success for novices of a diversity of learning styles and forthose who are in the process of adjusting to all the newness of college life. We first explain thecourse design and then describe the data on student responses to the course in Fall 2019.Module DesignThe 10 modules were designed by Brian Storey and Bradley Minch, each as a two-part activityfor first-year engineering students: 1. A problem set (p-set), where students primarily computeresults to learn the concepts; 2. A laboratory (lab), where students build a measurement circuitand collect performance data. The overall course learning outcome is to demonstrate the abilityto design, build, and

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 1

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Ahmet Can Sabuncu, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; John M. Sullivan Jr., Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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engineering programs to beABET certified [6]. Traditionally, this course was taught with state-of-the-art data acquisitiondevices and high-quality sensors such as platinum resistance temperature detectors. Theindividual components are stored in an engineering laboratory and students need access to thelaboratory to use measurement equipment. This newly introduced course is an alternate that fullyaddresses the ABET requirements for engineering experimentation, but gives the student a greatdeal of freedom. It is designed to be offered online, with modular laboratory equipment that canbe disassembled, reassembled and is cost-effective, and portable. The objective is to facilitateonline students using their personal spaces, such as dorm rooms or

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 1

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Philip Jackson, University of Florida; Joshua Rudaitis, University of Florida

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Paper ID #30345A Reproducible Solution for Implementing Online Laboratory Systemsthrough Inexpensive & Open-source TechnologyDr. Philip Jackson, University of Florida Dr. Philip B. Jackson earned B.S. degrees in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering as well as an M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, all from the University of Florida. He is currently a faculty member at the Institute for Excellence in Engineering Education at the University of Florida. There he specializes in implementing innovative methods of instruction in undergraduate courses on dynamics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics. His

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 3

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Eleanor Byrnes, Harvey Mudd College; Yaqub Alam Mahsud, Harvey Mudd College; Spencer Rosen, Harvey Mudd College; Matthew Spencer, Harvey Mudd College

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is an assistant professor at Harvey Mudd College. His research interests include experi- ential and hands-on learning, and integrating mechanical, chemical and quantum devices into circuits and communication links. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 A Survey of the Proportion of Classes in Undergraduate Engineering Curricula that Include LabsAbstract​ -- This research paper describes the results of a systematic review of engineering coursecatalogs and program requirements that sought to answer the question, “How many laboratoryclasses does an engineering student take?”. This study is motivated by two observations: first,literature suggests that laboratories have

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 5

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Joseph Michael Derrick, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis; Michael Golub, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis; Jing Zhang, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

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coupled phenomena of hot structures. My investigation into this area is to incorporate thermal protection systems either through material\structure deign or passive\active control systems. Additionally, my interests lie in fluid structure interactions, numerical algorithm enhancement for faster and more efficient solvers, etc.Mr. Michael Golub, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis Michael Golub is the Academic Laboratory Supervisor for the Mechanical Engineering department at IUPUI. He is an associate faculty at the same school, and has taught at several other colleges. He has conducted research related to Arctic Electric Vehicles and 3D printed plastics and metals. He participated and advised several

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 6

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Harry Courtney Powell, University of Virginia; Kay Hutchinson, University of Virginia

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Switching Regulator OperationIntroductionAt the University of Virginia, we have experienced increased student interest in alternate andrenewable energy topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering over the past five years. Thishas presented a challenge, as we currently only offer a single "Electromagnetic EnergyConversion" course, which is in a lecture format with a required associated laboratory section.To address this challenge, we have been systematically phasing out older topics, i.e., D.C.motors, and adding course content relevant to photovoltaics and wind energy production, i.e.,microgrids [1]. This has necessitated a redesign of some of our laboratory experiences andrequired us to reconsider the most efficient way to transmit a breadth of

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 6

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Iftekhar Ibne Basith, Sam Houston State University; Brandon Marroquin, Sam Houston State University

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 6

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Ahmet Can Sabuncu, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Mengqiao Yang, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; John M. Sullivan Jr., Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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mistake in the reports is due to unit conversions when students calculate the interiorpressure using the strain data.DESCRIPTION OF THE EXPERIMENTThis experiment involves measurement of circumferential strain on a soda can to deduce itsinternal pressure using thin-wall pressure vessel stress-strain relations. The experiment isconducted in mechanical engineering department of a private technological university, and thisexperiment is a part of a junior-level engineering experimentation course. Students are given thefollowing statement in the beginning of the laboratory experiment,“You are a product line engineer for a leading soda manufacturing plant. Recent failures in theproduct line required you to measure the internal pressures of unopened soda

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 6

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Iftekhar Ibne Basith, Sam Houston State University; Emanuel A. Sanchez, Sam Houston State University

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 5

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Jacob Robert Huene, Oral Roberts University; Michael Stephen Huene, Oral Roberts University; Esther Marie Spear, Oral Roberts University; Ezra Whitman Walblay, Oral Roberts University; Harley Craig, Oral Roberts University; John E Matsson, Oral Roberts University

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CFD simulations. The challenges in this studyprovided excellent opportunities for the students to use an engineering perspective to figure outdifferent ways to overcome any issues faced.References[1] A. R. Bielefeldt, K. Kowalski, C. Schilling, S. Schreier, A. Kohler, and R. S. Summers, “Removal of virus to protozoan sized particles in point-of-use ceramic water filters,” Water research, vol. 44, no. 5, pp. 1482–1488, 2010.[2] D. Peabody, “Field and laboratory comparison of the hydraulic performance of two ceramic pot water filters,” 2012.[3] A. C. Kelly, “Finite element modeling of flow through ceramic pot filters,” Ph.D. dissertation, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2013.[4] R. W. Schweitzer, J. A. Cunningham, and J. R

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 4

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Esteban Maya Muñoz, Universidad del Valle; Ronald Sterkenburg, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jairo Antonio Valdes Ortiz, Universidad del Valle; Guillermo Andrés Jaramillo Pizarro P.E., Universidad del Valle

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detailed below.Phase 1: Evaluation of facilitiesDuring the first phase of the program, faculty members of Universidad del Valle met with theFulbright specialist to evaluate a proposed curriculum for the new aerospace master’s degreeand to tour the facilities to determine the best laboratories to conduct the hands-on training. Dueto the warm and humid weather in Cali and the lack of air-conditioning in the machininglaboratory it was decided to change the original agenda and to start the hands-on training in themornings when the weather was cooler and to conduct the lecture and software training in theafternoons in a classroom/laboratory. The first impression was that there was no infrastructurefor advanced composite training available. Through the

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 2

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Jing Zhang, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Glorio Singui, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis; Shambhuraj Hansraj Wadghule; Chauncey Eugene Frend; Tejesh Charles Dube, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Michael Golub, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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is a mechanical engineering graduate student interested in structural and material sci- ence applications. His research interests revolve around CAD modeling, additive manufacturing, design for sustainable manufacturing and bioengineering.Mr. Michael Golub, IUPUI Michael Golub is the Academic Laboratory Supervisor for the Mechanical Engineering department at IUPUI. He is an associate faculty at the same school, and has taught at several other colleges. He has conducted research related to Arctic Electric Vehicles and 3D printed plastics and metals. He participated and advised several student academic competition teams for several years. His team won 1st place in the 2012 SAE Clean Snowmobile

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 3

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Rick Evans, Cornell University; Jeffrey Moses, Cornell University; Traci M. Nathans-Kelly, Cornell University

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students with practical andsometimes quite authentic experiences of what it means to be a disciplinary participant. One ofthose important knowledge practices is scientific documentation or keeping a lab notebook. Labnotebooks perform a number of key functions. They at once provide a record of a scientist’s orengineer’s work, serve as an important reference for other scientific genres, e.g., future reportsand/or articles, and perform as a kind of journal that enables questioning presuppositions,considering new approaches, and generating new ideas.Given the importance of notebooks, there is surprisingly little scholarship on how to teach theiruse. Stanley and Lewandowski [2] surveyed students in undergraduate laboratory courses andevaluated how

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 3

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Hitesh D. Vora, Oklahoma State University; Brad Rowland, Oklahoma State University; Joe Conner, Oklahoma State University; Brian K. Norton P.E., Oklahoma State University; Qinang Hu, Oklahoma State University; Toni Ivey, Oklahoma State University

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building. This maker space provides additive manufacturing support for design courses, laboratory courses, and entrepreneur initiatives. This facility houses several differ- ent technology 3D printers that capable of printing parts from polymers, fibers, composites, and metals as well as 3D scanning and subtractive manufacturing equipment. His research focuses on machining and manufacturing with a specific concentration on the use of additive manufacturing processes for ad- vanced materials. He emphasis on design for additive manufacturing (DfAM), topology optimization, lightweight applications, and finite element analysis in additive manufacturing processes. Dr. Vora exten- sively teaches the additive manufacturing

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 1

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Nebojsa I. Jaksic, Colorado State University, Pueblo

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project is a part of a three credit-hour semester-long course consisting of lectures, laboratory examples, exercises, and projects. Since this workdeals with human subjects, all student work is presented with their permission. An InstitutionalReview Board (IRB) approval under the “exempt” review category was obtained from theuniversity’s IRB for the questionnaire.What follows are sections on previous work, curricular context, description of the lab designproblem, and students’ educational experiences. Also, the results of a questionnaire having threequantitative questions, lab reports having two open-ended questions, and students’ testperformance are described and analyzed.Previous WorkPractical laboratory experiences and projects are important

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 3

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Dave Kim, Washington State University, Vancouver; John D. Lynch, Washington State University, Vancouver

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Paper ID #29040Perspectives and practices of undergraduate/graduate teaching assistantson writing pedagogical knowledge and lab report evaluation inengineering laboratory coursesDr. Dave Kim, Washington State University, Vancouver Dr. Dave (Dae-Wook) Kim is Associate Professor and Mechanical Engineering Program Coordinator in the School of Engineering and Computer Science at Washington State University Vancouver. He has been very active in pedagogical research and undergraduate research projects, and his research interests include writing transfer of engineering students and writing pedagogy in engineering lab courses. His

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 4

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Ryan Banow, University of Saskatchewan; Sean Maw P.Eng., University of Saskatchewan

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 5

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Nihad Dukhan, University of Detroit Mercy

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includingits ability to target and be linked to theory of thermal lumped systems covered in the heat transfercourse, the time to run the experiment and whether the experiment can make them rememberlumped systems in the future. From the answers of students, the experiment is deemed veryvaluable in all of the above areas and students were very satisfied with it, and they felt it was agood tool to learn the concepts involved. It is hoped that the experiment can be constructed by,and can help, other mechanical engineering professors struggling with limited funds to procurehands-on set-up for teaching heat transfer concepts.IntroductionEngineering and science departments offer various laboratory courses with experiments designedto enhance the learning

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 1

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Lijun Zhang, Beijing Institute of Technology; Dongxiao Wang, Beijing Institute of Technology ; Xiaofeng Tang, Ohio State University; Zhonglian Zhang, Beijing Institute of Technology; Hai Lin, Beijing Institute of Technology

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 2

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Joshua Pierson, University of Georgia; John M. Mativo, University of Georgia; Edwin Chiuz, University of Georgia; Mark Trudgen, University of Georgia; Christopher Herring, University of Georgia

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degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Georgia. There he served as team lead for the university’s FSAE program during the 2019 season. As a team leader, he focused on the design and manufacturing of the vehicle’s intake system, engine setup and final drive. Edwin currently works for a major car manufacturer in the state of Alabama, where he oversees the quality and functionality of automotive electrical components.Dr. Mark Trudgen, University of Georgia Is a lecturer in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the College of Engineering. He has published in the area of automatic control systems. His research interests include undergraduate laboratory experience, remote labs, and advancing

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 4

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Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel; James Righter, The Citadel

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coursestructure: 1) motivate students to synchronize mechatronic course activities with their seniordesign project where possible, and 2) encourage creative thinking over pattern matchingbehavior.MethodologyAt The Citadel, a Mechatronics course was developed to teach subject matter required for thedesign of systems which have electrical, mechanical, and programmable aspects. A laboratory-driven approach was developed to bring together the different subjects and to relate classroomtheory to real world application. Four laboratory exercises develop the students’ understandingof the material, reinforce prerequisite knowledge, and develop hands-on skills. Rogersdocumented success with a similar approach of increasing rigor with successive experimentation[6

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Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 2

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Cyrus Habibi P.E., University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Darius Fieschko, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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logic elements.While many engineering programs have already implemented PLC courses in their curricula,instruction remains lacking in many others. Since engineering students with some PLC trainingmay have better career opportunities than those who do not, this may represent an area forimprovement for some programs.Introduction to Projects and Tools is a freshman level course offered to electrical engineeringstudents at [XXX University]. This one-credit laboratory course serves to provide students withhands-on experience with a variety of projects such as the implementation of 555 timers, basiclogic circuits, and measurements of electrical quantities.A two-week PLC module was developed and implemented in the Introduction to Projects andTools