Conference Session

Laboratory and Internship Innovations in IT/IS

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Bailey, Brigham Young University; Michael Moore, Brigham Young University; Joseph Ekstrom, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

AC 2007-1986: INCREASING IT LABORATORY FLEXIBILITY USINGPORTABLE HARD DRIVESMichael Bailey, Brigham Young UniversityMichael Moore, Brigham Young UniversityJoseph Ekstrom, Brigham Young University Page 12.878.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Increasing IT Laboratory Flexibility Using Portable Hard DrivesAbstractIT students have unique workstation requirements that include complete control of a computerand its configuration, resulting in setups that are often incompatible with other uses of the lab.For example, the system integration and administration thrusts of the IT curricula require that astudent be trained

Conference Session

Internet and Distributed Computing

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shelton Houston, University of Southern Mississippi; Christopher Herrod, University of Southern Mississippi; Steven Blesse, University of Southern Mississippi

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

constrained by the use of simulationapplications and their inherent functional limitations, or by the use of live equipment on-site with its inherent high cost and limited access to students. This paper describes theimplementation of a remote access internetworking laboratory designed for the purposeof improving student learning outcomes through increased access to internetworkinglaboratory equipment. Technical planning, design, and implementation issues areexamined along with the capabilities and limitations of this implementation. Studentfeedback from a pilot course is presented. Advantages and disadvantages of theimplementation are addressed including scheduling of classes, routine maintenance,management of network topologies, and student

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

. Page 13.755.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Integrated Curriculum and Laboratory Development of an Undergraduate Telecommunications and Computer Networking ProgramAbstractThis paper describes the ongoing development of the integrated telecom curriculum andlaboratories. The current laboratory includes a general networking lab and a network securitylab. Eventually, we want to offer an enriched curriculum supported by an integrated networkenvironment where traditional telephone network, VOIP, data network and backbone fiber opticnetwork coexist with data, voice and video traffic. Our goal for the lab is to allow students to seean integrated telecommunication system, rather

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

involve Cyber-tools and Cyber-environments for Engineering Education, and Semantic Grids. Page 14.443.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Developing a Research and Education Laboratory for High Performance Computing and CyberinfrastructureAbstractHigh performance computing (HPC) and computational science are critical drivers of economicand research competitiveness in global science and engineering. The growth of open sourcesoftware and the universal availability of low cost, high performance computer componentsmake it possible to build powerful and inexpensive high performance computing systems

Conference Session

Laboratory and Internship Innovations in IT/IS

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

. Page 12.30.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 A Database and User Interface Design for a Remote Accessible Engineering Laboratory Xiaoxi Martin, Brant Price, James Zhang, Duane Dunlap, Robert Adams Kimmel School of Construction Management, Engineering and Technology Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC 28723AbstractIn an effort to further improve learning effectiveness and flexibility for engineering andtechnology students, Kimmel School graduate students are implementing a remotely accessibleengineering laboratory based on previous research results [1], [2]. Designing a remote-accessedengineering laboratory can eliminate the unnecessary need

Conference Session

Laboratory and Internship Innovations in IT/IS

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ed Crowley, University of Houston

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

AC 2007-2819: DEVELOPING BASIC CRYPTOGRAPHY LAB MODULES WITHOPEN SSLEd Crowley, University of Houston Page 12.490.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Developing Basic Cryptography Lab Modules with OpenSSLPerceived topic: Innovative TeachingKeywords: Security, Cryptography, Open Source, Lab Development, NetworkingWhile there has been a recent proliferation of quality cryptography texts, there remains ashortage of quality applied laboratory exercises and related support materials. In part, thisis due to the cost and availability of commercial cryptographic software. In part, this isdue to the time and resource commitment required to develop laboratory

Conference Session

Laboratory and Internship Innovations in IT/IS

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shelton Houston, University of Southern Mississippi; Billy Walters, University of Southern Mississippi; Tulio Sulbaran, University of Southern Mississippi

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

Conference Session

Laboratory and Internship Innovations in IT/IS

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Walters, Pennsylvania State University; John Bertoty, Blueroof Technologies, Inc.

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

Conference Session

Internet and Distributed Computing

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Philip Lunsford, East Carolina University; Lee Toderick, East Carolina University; Daniel Brooker, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

. Defense assurancefocuses on appropriate ways to build and maintain systems that are less vulnerable toattack. Attack understanding focuses on strategies for attacking and how to defendagainst them. Curriculums that focus more on attack understanding can use isolated testbeds to provide laboratory experiences for the students to attack and defend networks. Ina face-to-face environment, the test bed isolation can be accomplished by excludingwireless, infrared, and EoP (Ethernet over Power) interfaces, disabling any removablemedia, and by having only power cables (i.e. no network cables) extend beyond the testbed.Unfortunately, the use of air-gap isolation is unsuitable in a distance education (DE)environment. Remote students must control equipment

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

curricula.Baccalaureate curricula were designed to allow students completing their Associate’s degrees ata satellite campus to transfer to the main campus and complete their Baccalaureate Degreecoursework.Known colloquially as the “2+2” system, this approach created a significant critical path concernin the networking degree plan of study. The satellite campuses do not have the faculty expertise,nor the space and funds to teach laboratory-based networking courses. As a result, all corelaboratory-based networking courses had to be delivered in the junior and senior years. Studentstook the majority of their non-core courses in the first two years, then took predominatelylaboratory-based core courses in their last two years.This created several curriculum design

Conference Session

IT-based Instructional Technologies

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arunachala Nadar Mada Kannan, Arizona State University; Barbara Rempel, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Lakshmi Munukutla, Arizona State University; Bert Valenzuela, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

thatthe first target of our vision was the need for updating and reconfiguring some spacewithin departmental facilities. The core electronics project lab was chosen to become thenew eStudio Laboratory, targeted for many improvements. The lab had been functioningadequately, but by the standards envisioned by the committee and the department, it wasquite lackluster. It had become a repository for equipment used quite infrequently, and averitable storage space for odds and ends that had been donated, cast off by industry,faculty, and other donors. Few were eager to discard or find a more permanent storagelocation for these cumbersome items, and only after the committee unveiled its vision forthe new space did the separation anxiety begin to

Conference Session

Internet and Distributed Computing

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiannong Meng, Bucknell University; Luiz Perrone, Bucknell University; Maurice Aburdene, Bucknell University

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

communication networks, control systems, computer-assisted laboratories, and signal processing. Page 11.679.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Hands-on Projects in Wireless and Mobile Computer Network CoursesAbstractWireless and mobile computer network courses are becoming increasingly popular inuniversities and colleges across the nation. This paper collects and analyzes both hardware andsoftware components that are already being used for hands-on exercises in wireless and mobilecomputer network courses. Most often these hands-on exercises include both programming andlaboratory assignments. In traditional wire-based computer

Conference Session

IT-based Instructional Technologies

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie Mariga, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

the virtual technology market evolves, it is important to monitorand report the changes through course material.Due to the growth in networking and virtual technologies and the need for undergraduatestudents in non-networking majors to understand and learn about network protocols,network operating system fundamentals, network operating systems, database and webservers and directory services, a course for IST students was developed. To meet thepractical objectives of the course, students require dedicated computers on which toinstall operating systems and applications. However, providing each lab group adedicated machine would be space and cost prohibitive. By using VMware as theplatform, students are able to gain hands-on laboratory

Conference Session

Emerging Information Technologies

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Dampier, Mississippi State University

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

AC 2008-129: BUILDING AN EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR ENGINEERS INDIGITAL FORENSICSDavid Dampier, Mississippi State University Page 13.264.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Building an Education Program for Engineers in Digital Forensics David A. Dampier Jansen Cohoon Department of Computer Science and Engineering Mississippi State University dampier@cse.msstate.edu; jec9@msstate.eduAbstractThis paper describes an innovative laboratory based program that offers life-long learningactivities to working professionals in the law

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Hacker, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

HPC, one for undergraduates and onefor graduate students, that provides students with hands-on experience in designing, developing,and testing commodity-based supercomputing systems. In this paper, we describe a cost-effective and scalable approach that we developed for this course, which has been successfullydelivered over several semesters. We describe the curricular context, pedagogical approach, andoutcomes along with a detailed description of the approaches and strategies we used to develop ahands-on laboratory component that can be replicated by others seeking to develop similarcourses. We believe that our results will be useful to departments and institutions interested indeveloping curricula to answer the increasing needs presented by

Conference Session

Information and Network Security

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

HongLi Luo, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

utilize the available network resources at home and gain some hands-on practice.Most of the laboratories designed for the computer networking courses are set up on campusnetworks11, 14, 15. The labs run on real devices which needs a budget. Those networks aremaintained by technical staff and shared by all the users, so students only have limited access tothe networks. Besides the traditional networking laboratories performed on real devices, there aresome other approaches to teach networking labs, such as virtual lab software13 and simulationtools. Simulation software1,5,8 can be used to simulate the network environment, so realequipment and networks are not necessary. For example, VMWare1,12 is used widely in theteaching of computer networks

Conference Session

Information and Network Security

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hetal Jasani, Northern Kentucky University

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

them and participate in active learning basedmodules. This paper elaborates innovative projects that are suitable for laboratory work incomputer information technology curriculum. It explores both hardware and softwarecomponents that are now being used for practical exercises in wireless networks courses. Thispaper discusses the hands-on labs for wireless networks such as site survey, MAC (MediumAccess Control) layer settings, upgrading the firmware of wireless devices, etc. In addition, thispaper also illustrates the wireless security labs which discuss how to set up WPA/WPA2 (Wi-FiProtected Access) on Cisco and Linksys wireless access points (AP).IntroductionThe field of wireless networks is dynamically changing due to the advances in the

Conference Session

Information and Network Security

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peng Li, East Carolina University; Tijjani Mohammed, East Carolina University; Lee Toderick, East Carolina University; Chengcheng Li, East Carolina University; Philip Lunsford, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

isto propose a solution to some of the issues enumerated above. As part of our ongoing effort toutilize virtualization technology to improve the learning experience of both face-to-face studentsand DE students, the authors present a viable design for a portable virtual network security lab.Virtual machine (VM) technology makes it possible to deliver lab-based courses with diversifiednetwork laboratory experiences at a minimal cost.In preparation for the virtual lab, two virtual machines were built by the instructor for studentuse. The students installed VMware Workstation on their personal computers and used it to openthe pre-built virtual machines. The two virtual machines (VM1 and VM2) form a private virtualnetwork, on which hands-on labs

Conference Session

Computing Curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

form in this era, even among the early adopters of the technology.Rather, computer laboratories were formed, usually within electrical engineeringdepartments. Computer access was reserved for graduate students and faculty.Interesting enough, several of the early computer adopters were not among the first toform academic computer science departments. For example, Harvard’s early researchinto mechanical devices may have delayed its adoption of the more capable digitalelectronic devices when they later became available. In addition, several of the firstuniversities with computers were from the Ivy League, and such institutions are oftenreluctant to support applied science rather than liberal arts, as was illustrated by Harvardpresident Nathan

Conference Session

Emerging Information Technologies

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Bailey, Brigham Young University; Joseph Ekstrom, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

measure.Since OpenVZ is an open-source derivative of Virtuozzo, this change required only minor effort.Each VPS is configured as a LAMP server, with Linux, Apache, MySQL Perl, and usefulutilities pre-installed. Students access the servers through Secure Shell (ssh), transferring files toand from the server and using its command prompt to administrate the system. Each VPS isassigned a unique IP address on the laboratory network. For each user on his or her console, theappearance is that he is on his own system, with no other users. The user has a root and useraccounts, with most of the capabilities that come with them. Each user can see his VPS’ log filesand update the configuration files.There are, of course, some limitations. The most obvious one is

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

module for teachingGeographic Information Systems to civil engineering students within the context of a problemrelated to crash data analysis. This module is one part of a National Science Foundation Course,Curricula, and Laboratory Improvement Project in which GIS modules are being developed forseveral areas of civil engineering. The module was used as a laboratory assignment in atransportation engineering course. Two days later students completed both an objective multiplechoice quiz over the material covered in the lab and a subjective questionnaire. Quantitativeanalysis was carried out on the quiz answers and the Likert scale portion of the questionnaire. Aqualitative grounded-theory open-coding analysis was applied to the open-ended

Conference Session

DB & Information Integration

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ed Crowley, University of Houston; Cheryl Willis, University of Houston

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

. Page 11.974.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Open Source Software and Live Linux CDs: Elements of Successful Lab ModulesIntroductionIn addition to the intellectual effort, hands-on lab development can require substantial budget,labor, and laboratory resources. Often, commercial software can require a significant budgetcommitment. At the same time, system configuration and software installation can also require asignificant labor commitment. In many colleges, incorporating laboratory activities into a classnecessitates the dedication of a physical room to a single course section. In many environments,obtaining the necessary budget, labor, and room resources for hands-on lab modules

Conference Session

Information Technologies Classroom Instruction

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

roamingand mobility concepts to IT personnel, several experiments were conducted to establish theimpact the distribution system has on the 802.11 handoff process. These experiments were thenused to design course modules for upper classmen or graduate students, using Malik et al’smodel for wireless laboratory development.24 The course module focused on analyzing andgaining an understanding of 802.11 frames over mesh and WDS.Since there is an increase in demand for highly skilled IT personnel in the field of wirelessnetworking 1, it is important to fulfill the demand as early on as possible in the undergraduateprograms through improved hands-on exercises that heavily incorporate security practices.Students will be required to conduct framing analysis

Conference Session

IT-based Instructional Technologies

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peng Li, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

andmaintaining a physical lab. It was easier to deploy new projects in virtual environments. Webelieved that virtualization technology had become mature enough and it would help us delivercertain laboratory courses efficiently and effectively.2. Virtualization Software SelectionCurrently there are many different virtualization software packages available, notably VMwareWorkstation, Server, and Fusion (for Mac), Microsoft Virtual PC, Virtual Server and Hyper-V,Sun xVM VirtualBox, Parallels Workstation and Desktop (for Mac), QEMU and Xen.QEMU and Xen are open source projects and are released under GNU General Public License(GPL). However, they are not as user friendly as some other virtualization applications. Xen canonly run under Linux/UNIX systems with

Conference Session

Emerging Information Technologies

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Gilbert, Iowa State University; Pam Shill, Iowa State University; Kevin Saunders, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

the middle of the summer, internsusually begin scheduling and coordinating their own extracurricular events. These activities arecritical to the team building and warm environment fostered at SPIRE-EIT.The Research EnvironmentThe architecture and interior design of the SPIRE-EIT research environment promotes opendiscussion and teamwork. The laboratory is located in the Engineering Teaching and ResearchComplex (ETRC), central to Iowa State University’s efforts to strengthen engineering education,research, and outreach. The workspace consists of five “pods” of three computers, one pod foreach research team of three participants. The space is open and flexible with the one wall servingas a whiteboard and projection space for five different

Conference Session

POTPOURRI

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

Technology:The Rochester Institute of Technology has started a Woman in Technology (WIT) program in2003 to help retain female Engineering Technology students with the goal of increasing thenumber of female graduates of their Technology programs20. Their program consisted of foursupportive activities for the first three years: 1. “Study groups facilitated by adjunct faculty 2. Peer tutoring by juniors and seniors 3. Purchase of academic laboratory kits for the first and second year students 4. Support for students attendance at the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) national conference.”20Since 2003, retention of their first-year women students has increased from 84% to 96%. In2007, they developed a new program that consists of a

Conference Session

Information Technologies Classroom Instruction

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammad Dadfar, Bowling Green State University

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

. Page 13.925.7Bibliography1. DeHart, J., Kuhns, F., Parwatikar, J., Turner, J., Wiseman, C., and Wong, K., "The Open Network Laboratory," Proceedings of the 37th SIGCSE Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education, 2006 (pp 107-111).2. Elsharnouby, T., Udaya Shankar, A., "Using SeSFJava in Teaching Introductory Network Courses," Proceedings of the 36th SIGCSE Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education, 2005 (pp 67-71).3. Halsall, F., "Computer Networking and the Internet," (Fifth Edition), Addison-Wesley, 2005.4. Kurose, J., and Ross, K., "Computer Networking," (Third Edition), Addison-Wesley, 2005.5. Shay W., "Understanding Data Communications and Networks," (Third Edition), Brooks/Cole, 2004.6

Conference Session

Information and Network Security

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tokunbo Ogunfunmi, Santa Clara University

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

exploration. Our simulation model has since been made available for free download on MathworksMATLAB Central. This simulation model is applicable for design space exploration forclassroom/laboratory teaching of wireless communication courses at both undergraduate andgraduate levels. Page 14.682.2IntroductionThe IEEE 802.11n is a currently emerging WLAN standard capable of providing dramaticallyincreased throughput, as well as improved range, reduced signal fading, over the existing IEEE802.11a/g WLAN standards. These benefits are achieved through use of MIMO (Multiple-Input,Multiple-Output) technology. The latest draft for IEEE 802.11n describes

Conference Session

Emerging Information Technologies

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Pickard, East Carolina University; Philip Lunsford, East Carolina University; Chip Popoviciu, Cisco Systems, Inc.

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

• Configuring IPv6 routing on Linux Fedora machines running the Quagga routing suite Page 12.988.9Further details on the lab configurations and the remote access tools used for this course arecovered in a separate paper; Teaching a Laboratory Based IPv6 Course in a Distance EducationEnvironment submitted by the authors.Student research papersEach student was required to write a research paper. Papers were submitted in standard IEEEconference paper format. Grading was done by panel of faculty and by student peers.Papers submitted by students covered the following topics. • IP Upgrade – An Engineering Exercise or a Necessity? • IPv6 and wireless

Conference Session

IT-based Instructional Technologies

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mysore Narayanan, Miami University

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

: National Association of SecondarySchool Principals.15. Kolb (1985) Learning Styles Inventory. Boston, MA: TRG, Hay/McBer Training ResorceGroup.16. Magill, S. L., & Herden, R. P. (1998, October). Using educational outcomes and studentportfolios to steer management education. Journal of Management Education, 22 (5), 567-90.17. McCabe, R. H. (2003). Yes We Can! A Community College Guide For Developing America’sUnderprepared, Phoenix, AZ: League of Innovation in the Community College.18. Narayanan, Mysore (2003). Instrumentation for A New Strength of Materials Laboratory atMiami University. Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering EducationAnnual Conference & Exposition © 2003, American Society for Engineering Education.19