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IT-based Instructional Technologies

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Edward Gehringer, North Carolina State University

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Information Systems

AC 2008-1484: ASSESSING STUDENTS' WIKI CONTRIBUTIONSEdward Gehringer, North Carolina State University Page 13.230.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Assessing Students’ Wiki Contributions Edward F. Gehringer North Carolina State University efg@ncsu.eduAbstractPerhaps inspired by the growing attention given to Wikipedia, instructors have increasingly beenturning to wikis [1, 2] as an instructional collaborative space. A major advantage of a wiki isthat any user can edit it at any time. In a class setting, students may be restricted in

Conference Session

IT-based Instructional Technologies

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tal Rusak, Cornell University; Christopher Barnes, Cornell University; G. Scott Russ, Cornell University; Vincent Kam, Cornell University; David Gries, Cornell University

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Information Systems

show examples of liberal studies requirements that can be represented in oursystem’s ontology. We express a wide variety of liberal studies, general education, and othernon-engineering courses that are required by engineering students at a variety of universities.Figure 10 shows a single option group representing Princeton’s Distribution Requirements,Figure 11 shows several option groups representing General University Requirements forEngineering Majors at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Finally, Figure 12 shows theLiberal Studies requirement at Cornell University as a single option group. By expressing theseexamples, we demonstrate the generality of the option group for the representation of liberalstudies courses for engineering

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IT-based Instructional Technologies

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Abul Azad, Northern Illinois University; Ghayasuddin Mohammed, Northern Illinois University; Mohammed Murtuza, Northern Illinois University; Muhammed Abedur Rahman, Northern Illinois University

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Information Systems

AC 2008-1844: WEB-BASED SIMULATION OF FLEXIBLE MANIPULATORSYSTEMSAbul Azad, Northern Illinois University ABUL K M AZAD is an Associate Professor of Engineering Technology with the Technology Department of Northern Illinois University. He obtained Ph.D. (control engineering) from the University of Sheffield (UK) in 1994. He has worked at various academic and industrial establishments since graduation in 1987. His research interests include mechatronics, vibration control, real-time computer control of engineering systems, adaptive/intelligent control, and mobile robotics. In these areas, Dr. Azad has over 94 referred journal and conference papers, one edited book, and a book chapter. So far

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IT-based Instructional Technologies

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Clifton Kussmaul, Muhlenberg College

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Information Systems

, November 28. http://www.llrx.com/features/librarywikis.htm (accessed June 27, 2007)21. Fountain, Renée. 2007. Wiki Pedagogy. http://www.profetic.org/dossiers/dossier_imprimer.php3?id_rubrique=110 (accessed June 27, 2007).22. Kussmaul, Clif, Susannah Howe, and Simon Priest. 2006. Using wikis to foster team communication, cohesion, & collaboration . Proceedings of the 2006 American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference & Exposition.23. Kussmaul, Clifton, and Sharon Albert. 2007. Reading, writing, and revising with wiki technology: Tutorial presentation. Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges 22, no. 6: 138-139.24. Notari, Michele. 2006. How to use a wiki in education: 'Wiki based

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IT-based Instructional Technologies

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mudasser Wyne, National University, San Diego, USA; Anil Kumar Domakonda, National University, San Diego, USA; Pradeep Goutam, National University, San Diego, USA; Jayanth Kadlur, National University, San Diego, USA

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Information Systems

AC 2010-348: WEB ENABLED CONFERENCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMMudasser Wyne, National University, San Diego, USA Currently serving as a Professor of Computer Science at School of Engineering and Technology, National University, San Diego, USA. He is a lead faculty for MSc in Database Administration and MSc in Computer Science programs. Dr. Wyne has a Ph.D. in Computer Science, M.Sc. in Engineering and B.Sc., in Electrical Engineering. He has been in academics for 20+ years and supervised over 50 graduate and undergraduate projects. Dr. Wyne is with the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET), USA for more than 8 years and is currently serving as a program evaluator for Computer

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IT-based Instructional Technologies

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University

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Information Systems

AC 2007-2585: PREPARING FOR ELECTRONIC TEXTBOOKSHugh Jack, Grand Valley State University Hugh Jack is the Chair of Product Design and Manufacturing Engineering at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids Michigan. His interests include controls, automation, and open source software. Page 12.1177.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Preparing for Electronic TextbooksAbstractElectronic copies of books are becoming increasingly common. Examples of these include noned-itable PDF files, or fully editable books based on the Wiki model17. Electronic books are wellsuited to

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IT-based Instructional Technologies

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley State College

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Information Systems

AC 2009-1683: INCORPORATING PARALLEL COMPUTING IN THEUNDERGRADUATE COMPUTER SCIENCE CURRICULUMAfsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley UniversityReza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley State College Page 14.722.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Incorporating Parallel Computing in the Undergraduate Computer Science CurriculumAbstractParallel and distributed computing are subjects generally reserved for graduate programs. Withthe design of the multi-core architecture, it is essential that parallel design of software beintegrated into the undergraduate computer science curriculum. Parallel programming representsthe next turning point in how software

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IT-based Instructional Technologies

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Edward Gehringer, North Carolina State University

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Information Systems

AC 2007-2328: ACTIVE AND COLLABORATIVE LEARNING STRATEGIES FORTEACHING COMPUTINGEdward Gehringer, North Carolina State University Edward F. Gehringer is an associate professor in the Department of Computer Science, North Carolina State University. His research interests include hardware and software support for memory management, architectures for security, object technology, and educational software for collaborative learning. Page 12.167.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Active and Collaborative Learning Strategies for Teaching Computing Edward F

Conference Session

Information Technologies Classroom Instruction

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert MacDonald, Purdue University; Raheel Malik, Whirlpool Corp.; Anthony Smith, Purdue University; James Goldman, Purdue University

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Information Systems

AC 2008-2591: COMPARATIVE FRAMING ANALYSIS FOR TEACHINGWIRELESS NETWORK MOBILITYRobert MacDonald, Purdue University Robert MacDonald is a graduate student with the College of Technology at Purdue University. He completed his undergraduate degree in 2006, obtaining his BS in Network Engineering Technology from Purdue University as well. Robert is expecting to complete his MS in December of 2008. His interests lie in advanced internetwork design, wireless networking, and applied network security. His thesis research is focused on the implementation of secure routing protocols.Raheel Malik, Whirlpool Corp. Raheel A. Malik is a senior analyst with the Information Security and Audit Compliance

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Information Technologies Classroom Instruction

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohammad Dadfar, Bowling Green State University

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Information Systems

AC 2008-2882: NETWORK PROCESSES COMMUNICATION: CLASS PROJECTSMohammad Dadfar, Bowling Green State University MOHAMMAD B. DADFAR Mohammad B. Dadfar is an Associate Professor in the Computer Science Department at Bowling Green State University. His research interests include Computer Extension and Analysis of Perturbation Series, Scheduling Algorithms, and Computers in Education. He currently teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in data communications, operating systems, and computer algorithms. He is a member of ACM and ASEE. Page 13.925.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Network

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IT-based Instructional Technologies

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julie Mariga, Purdue University

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Information Systems

development and network engineering technology. She has co-authored a textbook, edited a second textbook, and written five chapters for other texts. She has published two journal articles and over twenty referred articles and has written or co-authored numerous grants aimed at increasing the number of women students in CIT. She serves as an Associate Editor for the International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Education. She has been the recipient of numerous teaching awards at the department, college, and university levels. She is actively involved in the academic alliance for the National Center for Women & Information Technology (www.ncwit.org), served as

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IT-based Instructional Technologies

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Judith Challinger, California State University, Chico; Rachael Teasdale, California State University, Chico

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Information Systems

AC 2007-1538: VISIT – VISUALIZATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY -A MULTI-TIER SYSTEM FOR INTERDISCIPLINARY EXPERIENCES IN DATACOLLECTION AND VISUALIZATIONJudith Challinger, California State University, ChicoRachael Teasdale, California State University, Chico Page 12.1590.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 VisIT - Visualization and Information Technology - A Multi-tier System for Interdisciplinary Experiences in Data Collection and VisualizationAbstractCollaboration on interdisciplinary teams is an important experience for computer sciencestudents, and one that is too rarely available. Methods for data

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Information Technologies Classroom Instruction

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven Hansen, University of St. Thomas

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Information Systems

AC 2008-2323: EXTENDED ACTIVE LEARNING AS A MEANS TO LEARNSYNTAX IN PROGRAMMING LANGUAGESSteven Hansen, University of St. Thomas Page 13.599.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Extended Active Learning As A Means To Learn Syntax in Programming LanguagesAbstractActive learning is an education form that has gained much interest in recent years. Manyinstructors can come up with schemes that help students better learn algorithmdevelopment, program development, project management, and other aspects of neededskills in the computer sciences. In the past decade, I worked on the development of activelearning techniques to learn syntax. I find

Conference Session

IT-based Instructional Technologies

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan Miertschin, University of Houston; Cheryl Willis, University of Houston

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Information Systems

AC 2009-1768: USABILITY ANALYSIS OF A CONCEPT-MAP USER INTERFACEFOR AN ON-LINE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTSusan Miertschin, University of HoustonCheryl Willis, University of Houston Page 14.1300.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Usability Analysis of a Concept Map User Interface for an Online Learning EnvironmentAbstractA concept map is a graphical representation of relationships among concepts.Construction of concept maps using modern concept mapping software has beensuggested as an active learning strategy with potential for improved learner outcomes,particularly among students native to a digital environment. In addition, modern

Conference Session

IT-based Instructional Technologies

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Javad Shakib, DeVry University; Mohammad MUQRI

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Information Systems

AC 2010-1701: LEVERAGING THE POWER OF JAVA IN THE ENTERPRISEJavad Shakib, DeVry UniversityMohammad R Muqri, DeVry University Page 15.842.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Leveraging the Power of Java in the EnterpriseThe ability to acquire, manage and utilize information has never been more instrumental.Without doubt, technology has been the most influential force behind the growth in economy.The Business is placing greater emphasis on information technology. Traces of informationtechnology can be found from sales, to marketing, to inventory, to R&D. An integral componentof technology is that it is highly dynamic. Technology changes at a rapid pace

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Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ashley Banaszek, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Hong Sheng, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Richard Hall, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Ronaldo Luna, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Ghulam Bham, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Information Systems

AC 2010-1432: EVALUATION OF A WEB-BASED LEARNING TOOL FORTEACHING GIS WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF TRANSPORTATIONENGINEERINGAshley Banaszek, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyHong Sheng, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyRichard Hall, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyRonaldo Luna, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyGhulam Bham, Missouri University of Science and Technology Page 15.537.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Evaluation of a Web-Based Learning Tool for Teaching GIS within the Context of Transportation EngineeringAbstractAn exploratory study was conducted to evaluate a web-based learning

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Security

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yu Cai, Michigan Technological University; Guy Hembroff, Michigan Technological University

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Information Systems

2006-1607: SENIOR DESIGN PROJECT: DDOS ATTACK, DETECTION ANDDEFENSE SIMULATIONYu Cai, Michigan Technological University Dr. Yu Cai is an assistant professor at School of Technology in Michigan Technological University. His research interests include network protocols, distributed systems and cyber security. He received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from University of Colorado in 2005. He is a memeber of IEEE and ACM.Guy Hembroff, Michigan Technological University Mr. Guy Hembroff is an Assistant Professor within Michigan Tech University's School of Technology Department. His research interests are within the areas of cyber security, network protocols, encryption methods, health-care

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POTPOURRI

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Kirk Love, Utah Valley University; Paymon Sanati-Mehrizy, University of Pennsylvania; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University

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Information Systems

as physics and chemistry, and are closely tied to particular careers.Both disciplines are evolving rapidly and require students to stay on top of new technologies. Inthe schools studied, biology enrollments by females were equal to or higher than maleenrollments while enrollments of females in computer science in these schools continued todrop7, 9 .Reports from the National Science Foundation (NSF) indicates that there is a “troubling declinein the number of US citizens who are training to become scientists and engineers, whereas thenumber of jobs requiring science and engineering training continues to grow”1. It is crucial thatmore students are attracted to science and engineering fields in order to prevent creating asignificant shortage of

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Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley State College; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley State College

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Information Systems

the requirements of 30 credit hours of core courses common to allcomputer science students. The students continue taking core courses until the first semester oftheir junior year, when they begin taking their electives from different specialization areas.In this paper, the authors are proposing a new area of specialization in their computer sciencedepartment called Embedded Systems Engineering. The paper elaborates the detail content ofthe curriculum requirement for this track.Embedded Systems EngineeringThe area of Embedded Systems Design has been gaining a tremendous growth in recent years. Amajor aspect of this growth has been the addition of networking technologies and operatingsystems to embedded systems. Embedded systems have

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Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Phil Rawles, Purdue University; Anthony Smith, Purdue University; Raymond Hansen, Purdue University; Jeffrey Sprankle, Purdue University

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Information Systems

AC 2009-1453: REVISING A NETWORK ENGINEERING CURRICULUM TOREFLECT CURRENT INDUSTRY AND STUDENT TRENDSPhil Rawles, Purdue UniversityAnthony Smith, Purdue UniversityRaymond Hansen, Purdue UniversityJeffrey Sprankle, Purdue University Page 14.1033.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Revising a Network Engineering Curriculum to Reflect Current Industry and Student TrendsAbstractOne of the fastest changing areas of technology education is information technology. Within theInformation Technology (IT) field, the area of network engineering and security is changingespecially quickly. Ongoing issues such as machine and network security

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Laboratory and Internship Innovations in IT/IS

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xiaoxi Martin, Western Carolina University; Brant Price, Western Carolina University; James Zhang, Western Carolina University; Duane Dunlap, Western Carolina University; Robert Adams, Western Carolina University

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Information Systems

AC 2007-894: A DATABASE AND USER INTERFACE DESIGN FOR A REMOTEACCESSIBLE ENGINEERING LABORATORYXiaoxi Martin, Western Carolina University Xiaoxi Martin received her Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology from Western Carolina University. Currently she is a Master of Science in technology student with the Department of Engineering and Technology at the Kimmel School of Construction Management, Engineering, and Technology, Western Carolina University.Brant Price, Western Carolina University Brant Price received his Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology from Western Carolina University. Currently he is a Master of Science in technology

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Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University

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Information Systems

been to provide a qualityprogram that meets accreditation standards while providing the students with a skill set thatallows them to succeed in computing careers. The curriculum content for the Computer Sciencedegree is based on the 2001 ACM Curriculum Report. The Computer Science degree at UVUwas accredited by Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) in 2002 andcurrently has more than 600 students. Students in this program take core courses until the firstsemester of their junior year, when they begin choosing their electives from differentspecialization areas.Capstone Design CoursesAccording to Computing Curriculum – Computer Engineering (CE2004)3, the culminatingdesign experience must be an integral part of the

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Computing Curriculum

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Barry Lunt, Brigham Young University; Joseph Ekstrom, Brigham Young University

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Information Systems

2006-960: CHANGING TIMES: THE STATUS OF COMPUTING EDUCATION INTHE UNITED STATESBarry Lunt, Brigham Young University Barry M. Lunt is an Associate Professor of Information Technology at Brigham Young University in Provo, UT. Dr. Lunt received a B.S. and an M.S. degree in EET from BYU, and a Ph.D. in Occupational and Adult Education from Utah State University in Logan, UT. He has spent seven years in industry as a design engineer, and 19 years in engineering technology education. His present research emphases are the physical design of electronic circuits and systems, IT curriculum, and engineering technology education.Joseph Ekstrom, Brigham Young University Joseph J. Ekstrom (Ph. D

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Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sohail Anwar, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona College; Jungwoo Ryoo, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona College; Harpal Dhillon, Excelsior College; David Barnes, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona College

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Information Systems

AC 2007-1394: AN INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO INFORMATIONSYSTEMS SECURITY EDUCATION: A CASE STUDYSohail Anwar, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona College Dr. Sohail Anwar is currently serving as an associate professor of engineering and the Program Coordinator of Electrical Engineering Technology at Penn State University. Altoona College. Since 1996, he has also served as an invited professor of Electrical Engineering at IUT Bethune, France. Dr. Anwar is serving as the Production Editor of the Journal of Engineering Technology and an Associate Editor of the Journal of Pennsylvania Academy of Science.Jungwoo Ryoo, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona College Jungwoo Ryoo is an Assistant

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Computing Curriculum

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Bailey, Brigham Young University; Barry Lunt, Brigham Young University; Gordon Romney, Brigham Young University

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Information Systems

systems, computer-based library science, computerengineering, software engineering, and information technology. Additionally, there arenewly-emerging programs in disciplines that are heavily computer-dependent, such asanimation, industrial design, bioinformatics, and others.The purpose of this paper is to present the history and current status of the five corecomputing academic disciplines as described in the Computing Curriculum document:computer science, information systems, computer engineering, software engineering, andinformation technology. The information summarized includes the number of programsin existence, the development of a standardized curriculum for each, and the developmentand implementation of accreditation standards for

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shuju Wu, Southeast Missouri State University; Ragu Athinarayanan, Southeast Missouri State University; Xiaobing Hou, Southeast Missouri State University; Sophia Scott, Southeast Missouri State University

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Information Systems

AC 2008-1887: INTEGRATED CURRICULUM AND LABORATORYDEVELOPMENT OF AN UNDERGRADUATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ANDCOMPUTER NETWORKING PROGRAMShuju Wu, Southeast Missouri State University Shuju Wu (swu@semo.edu) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology at Southeast Missouri State University. She received her Ph.D. degree from the University of Pittsburgh. Her current teaching and research interests include telecommunications and computer networking, IP and overlay multicast, system design and analysis, and wireless ad hoc networks.Ragu Athinarayanan, Southeast Missouri State University Ragu Athinarayanan received his Masters and PhD degree in Electrical Engineering

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Information and Network Security

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Okechi Egekwu, James Madison University

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Information Systems

AC 2008-2843: A WORLD WHERE EVERYTHING IS AUTOMATED: THECHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF THE ROBUST RFIDINFRASTRUCTURE THAT WILL MAKE IT A REALITYOkechi Egekwu, James Madison University Okechi Geoffrey Egekwu obtained his PhD in Industrial & Systems Engineering from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. He is currently a Full Professor in the Integrated Science and Technology (ISAT)program at James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA, where he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in the manufacturing and technology management areas. He also teaches operations management at MBA programs at James Madison University (JMU) and Eastern Mennonite University. Professor Egekwu worked in industry

Conference Session

Computing Curriculum

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Frank Kowalkowski, Knowledge Consultants; Gilbert Laware, Purdue University

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Information Systems

. Using a tool for frequency analysis you canshow the number of interactions of technology and those associated with the current processes. The frequency is very balanced and evenly distributed in this example What does this mean? Technology Instance Rank Report Matrix Model: Process impact on tech Number of Occurrences: 19 Process Instance Rank Report 1 4.0 Purchasing Application Matrix Model: Process impact on tech 2 4.0 Search Engines Number of Occurrences: 19 3 3.0 Printers 1 3.0 Place Order 4 2.0 Internet Communications 2 3.0 Determine Prices 5 2.0 Storage Devices

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Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Hacker, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Information Systems

HPC and cyberinfrastructure.Introduction and MotivationIn the race for global competitiveness in technology, manufacturing, science, and engineering,computer-based design and simulation have become critical elements in producing higher qualityand less-expensive products. Computer simulation and data analysis are central to this effort.Computer simulation is used by automobile manufacturers to design better products in shortertimes at lower costs, to discover new and previously overlooked sources of oil and gas, and toimprove industrial processes.3 Data analysis, which involves sifting through terabytes of data todiscover trends and unexpected patterns, is another emerging area of computation that is helpingto improve product design, science

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Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Hacker, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Krishna Madhavan, Purdue University

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Information Systems

AC 2009-1434: DEVELOPING A RESEARCH AND EDUCATION LABORATORYFOR HIGH-PERFORMANCE COMPUTING AND CYBER INFRASTRUCTUREThomas Hacker, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Thomas Hacker is an Assistant Professor in Computer & Information Technology, and a Research Assistant Professor in the Discovery Park Cyber Center at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN. Dr. Hacker's research interests include high performance computing, high performance networking, grid computing, and operating systems.Krishna Madhavan, Purdue University Dr. Krishna Madhavan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Science and Engineering Education at Clemson University in Clemson, NC. Dr. Madhavan's area of interests