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ME Curriculum and Assessment

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele Miller, Michigan Technological University; Jeffrey Allen, Michigan Technological University; Jason Blough, Michigan Technological University; James P. De Clerck, Michigan Technological University; William J. Endres, Michigan Technological University; Scott A. Miers, Michigan Technological University; Ibrahim Miskioglu, Michigan Technological University; Gregory M. Odegard, Michigan Technological University; Charles D. Van Karsen, Michigan Technological University; Paul J. Van Susante, Michigan Technological University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #9874Curriculum Revision to Better Integrate Mechanical Engineering Science andPractice in the 2nd and 3rd Undergraduate YearsDr. Michele Miller, Michigan Technological University Dr. Michele Miller is an associate professor of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan Technological Uni- versity. She teaches classes on manufacturing and does research in engineering education with particular interest in hands-on ability, lifelong learning, and project-based learning.Dr. Jeffrey Allen, Michigan Technological UniversityDr. Jason Blough, Michigan Technological UniversityDr. James P. De Clerck, Michigan Technological University

Conference Session

ME Curriculum and Assessment

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher E. Larsen, University of Missouri; Rose M. Marra Ph.D, University of Missouri, Columbia; Nai-En Tang; David H. Jonassen, University of Missouri, Columbia; Robert Andrew Winholtz

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Mechanical Engineering

positive interdependence is essential to collaboration. They definepositive interdependence as an individual’s recognition that their own goals can only be achievedif people they are cooperating with also achieve their goals in the collaborative endeavor. Thus, to help engineering students learn to collaborate effectively, educators must helpthem to (1) realize that their personal method of learning is not the only means to insight; (2)learn to respect alternative learning methods used by others; and (3) integrate new methods oflearning into the collaboration12. Advocates of collaborative learning recommend that instructorscreate scaffolds that offer students cognitive prompts for processes and models that supportinteractions between the

Conference Session

ME Curriculum and Assessment

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fazeel Khan, Miami University; Kumar Vikram Singh, Miami University

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Mechanical Engineering

emerging societal changes is not surprising in that higher education plays asupporting role in the preparation of talent and knowledge which is central to scientific Page 24.471.2innovation. Therefore, higher education, in turn, cannot adopt a reactive posture and mustalways seek innovation within itself through the content and style of instruction with which itreaches out to newer generations. The creation of the computational and experimental (ComEx)studios is a good example of an innovative learning assistance tool developed to ensure that themechanical engineering curriculum provides a flexible and enduring preparation for theirprofessional

Conference Session

Manufacturing and Machine Component Design

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert L. Mott, University of Dayton; Ronald J. Bennett F.ASEE, F.ABET P.E., University of St. Thomas; Mark J. Stratton, SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers); Scott Danielson, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus

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Mechanical Engineering

to become interested in developing skills that provide the workforce base to enable advanced manufacturing to thrive. There is full agreement among SME and ASME that the educational aspiration is to have truly integrated product and process design and manufacturing, and that a common understanding of manufacturing is an important attribute of future mechanical and other engineers. Collaboration on achieving that vision would be a very positive Page 24.788.11 approach.  Developing faculty that can deliver a world-class manufacturing education in spite of a growing number of challenges. There is agreement

Conference Session

Mechanical Division Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Goodarz Ahmadi, Clarkson University

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Mechanical Engineering

. Page 24.969.10 9CONCLUSIONS The development of a sequence of web-based courses on particle transport,deposition and removal was described. Different modules of the course are outlined andthe integration of simulations and experiments into the curriculum are described. Thestudent learning and the suitability of the course website in helping the student learningwere assessed. The results showed that the availability of the course material andcomputational modules on the website were very helpful to student learning, and studentsat multiple campuses could take the course simultaneously. The student evaluations ofthe experimental course suggested that the hands-on component was very well

Conference Session

Mechanical Division Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Trivett P.Eng., University of Waterloo

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Mechanical Engineering

reads: This course introduces the engineering sciences of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics in an integrated manner. A unified approach to energy transfer in thermal and mechanical systems is presented. The course covers basic properties of fluids, fluid statics, simplified analyses of fluid motion, the basic laws of thermodynamics, and the application of control volume techniques to engineering problems. Power systems are introduced through a study of the Rankine cycle. Format: Lecture 3 hours, lab/tutorial 3 hours.The course is a fairly typical one for introductory engineering, and a comparable coursecan be found in almost every engineering program in North America.The syllabus

Conference Session

ME Curriculum and Assessment

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Howard N. Shapiro, Iowa State University; Gloria Starns, Iowa State University

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Mechanical Engineering

teaching methods into our online classes and tomake continuous comparisons of student behavior and student success between the distance andon-campus student groups. It also provided us with the opportunity to learn about and toincorporate effective online learning practice into our face-to-face instruction. Through thefollowing case studies we attempt to chronicle our experiences and to look for lessons that can beinstructive to other faculty and that can guide our future endeavors. We respectfully acknowledgethat others with considerable experience in online teaching have established recommended bestpractices; those practices may be better supported and/or refined by any insights gleaned throughour case studies. An example of best practices for

Conference Session

Programming, Simulation, and Dynamic Modeling

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shanon Marie Reckinger, Fairfield University; Scott James Reckinger, Brown University

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Mechanical Engineering

, 2014, includelengthening the course from 2.5 hours per week to 4 hours per week, utilizing more traditionallecture, incorporating class discussions, adding student created supplementary video content inthe essence of classroom flipping3, and integrating an overarching humanitarian theme to allassignments in an effort to support the liberal arts goals of the university. Page 24.170.2Introduction/MotivationThis course design was motivated by many problems with the existing programming course, butfocused on addressing three issues:(a) the course being offered outside of an engineering department,(b) the extreme variability in the rate at which the

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer II

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Timothy J. Jacobs, Texas A&M University; Jerald A. Caton, Texas A&M University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #10253An Inventory to Assess Students’ Knowledge of Second Law ConceptsDr. Timothy J. Jacobs, Texas A&M University Dr. Timothy J. Jacobs is an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University. His research interests include thermodynamics, internal combustion engines, and ped- agogical improvements to content and integration of design in engineering science courses. His teaching interests include thermodynamics, internal combustion engines, and experimental design.Dr. Jerald A. Caton, Texas A&M University

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Mechanical Division Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Heather E Dillon, University of Portland

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Mechanical Engineering

and a nuanced depth of conceptualunderstanding of the material.IntroductionThe idea of integrating science and art has existed for hundreds of years, and in fact a divisionbetween humanities and science has only emerged in modern times. Great historical scientists likeLeonardo DaVinci were also known for artistic skill. The project Thermodynamics in the Artswas developed as a classroom exercise to allow undergraduate students to explore thermodynamictopics intellectually and creatively.The importance of creativity in the engineering education seems clear as current students willjoin an engineering work-force that demands innovation. Prior studies indicate that engineeringstudents are creative,1, 2 and that creativity can play a role in

Conference Session

New Teaching Pedagogies: Methods and Assessments

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Benjamin W. Caldwell, LeTourneau University; Colleen M. Halupa, LeTourneau University

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Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics

Clemson University. Dr. Caldwell is a member of ASME and Pi Tau Sigma.Dr. Colleen M Halupa, LeTourneau University Dr. Colleen Halupa is currently the Director of Curriculum Design and Technology at LeTourneau Uni- versity. She has an A.S. in medical laboratory technology, a B.S. in healthcare management, an M.S. in health administration, and an Ed.D. in curriculum and instruction with a concentration in educational lead- ership, and management. Prior to her career in academia, Dr. Halupa was a biomedical sciences officer in the United States Air Force. Prior to her retirement from the military, she held varying positions in health administration and education and served as the program director for all of the Air Force

Conference Session

Attracting, Developing and Retaining Talented ME Students

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ashland O. Brown, University of the Pacific; Daniel D. Jensen, U.S. Air Force Academy; Richard H. Crawford, University of Texas, Austin; Joseph J. Rencis P.E., Tennessee Technological University; Ella R. Sargent, University of the Pacific; Brock U Dunlap, University of Texas, Austin; Rachelle Kisst Hackett, University of the Pacific; Kathy Schmidt Jackson, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Kyle A. Watson, University of the Pacific; Ismail I Orabi, University of New Haven; Jiancheng Liu, University of the Pacific; John J Wood, U.S. Air Force Academy; Christopher Allen Wejmar, University of the Pacific; Paul Henry Schimpf, Eastern Washington University; Chuan-Chiang Chen, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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Mechanical Engineering

has worked as a practicing engineer for Texas Instruments, Lockheed Martin, NASA, Lawrence Berkeley National Labs and MSC Software Corp., as well as various consulting and expert witness positions. He also held a faculty position at University of the Pacific and is an adjunct faculty member at University of Texas, Austin. He has received numerous professional awards including a NASA Post-Doctorial Fellowship, ASEE Best Paper Awards, the ASME Most Innovative Curriculum Award, the Ernest L. Boyer - International Award for Excellence in Teach- ing, the US Air Force Academy Seiler Award for Excellence in Engineering Research and the Outstanding Academy Educator Award. He has published over 100 technical articles and

Conference Session

Capstone Courses and Project Based-Learning

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David R. Sawyers Jr., Ohio Northern University

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Mechanical Engineering

poorly defined, requiring additionalassumptions or clarification in order to obtain a well-posed mathematical problem. Throughoutthe course, emphasis is also placed on adequately citing references, validating solutions, andcommunicating results. Student work was assessed primarily through evaluation of writtenreports.IntroductionEngineering analysis - used here to denote the application of mathematical techniques to obtainthe solutions to problems defined from physical principles - is a fundamental component of theengineering curriculum. Analysis is usually an essential part of the design process, especiallywhen comparing the performance of potential designs or in validating proposed solutions. It isalso the basis for a large proportion of the

Conference Session

Learning and Assessment in ME

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark F. Schar, Stanford University; Sarah L. Billington, Stanford University; Sheri D. Sheppard, Stanford University

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Mechanical Engineering

!education!compared!to!the! proposed!scenario"based!learning!approach!that!stimulates!integrative!thinking!A metaphor for this curriculum approach is calcium–fortified orange juice. Most everyoneknows the value of vitamin C in orange juice and the pleasing unique taste makes orange juice afavorite on the breakfast table. Milk brings important calcium fortification and is an importantelement of a “good breakfast.” Despite these benefits, consumers are reluctant to drink both aglass of orange juice and a glass of milk in one sitting. One answer answer is calcium-fortifiedorange juice – all the goodness of orange juice and the imbedded calcium fortification of milk inone glass. In this context, the engineering content is the “orange juice

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer II

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessica W. Clark, University of Maine; John R. Thompson, University of Maine; Donald B. Mountcastle, University of Maine

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Mechanical Engineering

. Therefore our results probably represent an upper bound on student knowledge. Consider- Figure 2: Task and prompt used in introductory physics to probe student ideas about work only.ing each part individually offers insights into specific difficulties students have with each concept.Considering the task as a whole represents a more global integration of many concepts, which isan important step in progressing through any course of study. We present the analysis of eachquestion in turn and finish with the complete task.3.1 Student ideas about thermodynamic workThe students were asked to compare the works done in two different processes connecting thesame initial and final states. They were also asked to provide an explanation. We believe

Conference Session

Attracting, Developing and Retaining Talented ME Students

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marisa K. Orr, Louisiana Tech University; Susan M Lord, University of San Diego; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University and Central Queensland University; Richard A. Layton, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #8917Student Demographics and Outcomes in Mechanical and Aerospace Engi-neering Including Migration between the DisciplinesDr. Marisa Kikendall Orr, Louisiana Tech University Dr. Orr is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Louisiana Tech University. She completed her B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, as well as a Certificate of Engineering and Science Education at Clemson University. Her research interests include student persistence and pathways in engineering, gender equity and diversity, and academic policy.Dr. Susan M Lord, University of San Diego Susan M. Lord received a B.S

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer I

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Martin William Weiser, Eastern Washington University; Hani Serhal Saad, Eastern Washington University; Robert E. Gerlick, Eastern Washington University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #10002Challenges and Evolution of Combined and Separate Thermodynamics Coursesin a Mechanical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Technology Pro-gramProf. Martin William Weiser, Eastern Washington University Martin Weiser is an Assistant Professor in the Engineering and Design Department at Eastern Washington University. He earned his BS in Ceramic Engineering from the Ohio State University and his MS and PhD in Materials Science and Mineral Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley. He then joined the Mechanical Engineering department at the University of New Mexico where he taught Materials

Conference Session

Capstone Courses and Project Based-Learning

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Diana Bairaktarova, The University of Oklahoma; Mary K. Pilotte, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Nathan McNeill, University of Colorado Boulder

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Mechanical Engineering

” [5, p. 131]. Project-based learning has the same attributes as PBL, but projects can span Page 24.269.2several problems resulting in a larger scope, thus providing an emphasis on integrating previouslyacquired knowledge [5]. Scholars suggest that problem-based and project- based learning in engineering educationis more effective than traditional forms of instruction [3, 6, 7]. The pedagogical importance ofinductive learning methods such as a project-based approach can create an environment in whichstudents are driven by their passion, curiosity, engagement, and dreams [8]. It has been argued that project-based learning is an

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer I

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Timothy J. Jacobs, Texas A&M University; Jerald A. Caton, Texas A&M University; Jeffrey E. Froyd, Texas A&M University; Kumbakonam Ramamani Rajagopal, Texas A&M University

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Mechanical Engineering

Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering Educa- tion Coalition in which six institutions systematically renewed, assessed, and institutionalized innovative undergraduate engineering curricula. At Rose-Hulman, he co-created the Integrated, First-Year Curricu- lum in Science, Engineering and Mathematics, which was recognized in 1997 with a Hesburgh Award Certificate of Excellence. He has authored over 70 papers on faculty development, curricular change processes, curriculum redesign, and assessment. Prof. Froyd is a Fellow of IEEE, a Fellow of the Ameri- can Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), an ABET Program Evaluator, the Editor-in-Chief for the IEEE Transactions on Education, and a Senior Associate Editor for the

Conference Session

ME Laboratories and Undergraduate Research

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brock Philip Ring, University of Central Oklahoma; Evan C. Lemley, University of Central Oklahoma

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Mechanical Engineering

 curriculum.  Three of the  researchprojects have been part of senior capstone projects used in the University of  _____ courses ENGR4882/4892 that focus on a design­related engineering problem for an ongoing undergraduate researchproject. The classroom project (in a heat transfer class) used the PIV output velocity field to determinethe Nusselt (defined in heat transfer as the ratio of convective heat transfer to conductive heat transfer)number of fluid flowing through an isothermal circular tube.14 This project employed numericaltechniques15 to determine a value for Nusselt number and it was determined to be 3.58. This varies by2.2% difference from the accepted analytical value of 3.66. As described above there is also an ongoingproject using the

Conference Session

Programming, Simulation, and Dynamic Modeling

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin Reed Campbell, Robert Morris University; Luis E. Monterrubio, Robert Morris University; Tony Lee Kerzmann, Robert Morris University

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Mechanical Engineering

. Page 24.839.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Laboratory Development for Dynamic Systems Through the Use of Low Cost Materials and ToysAbstractIn an effort to provide students with a hands-on learning experience while demonstratingdynamics concepts, the authors have developed several laboratory activities. The goal of theselaboratories is to engage students in an active learning exercise that employs higher levelthinking skills to integrate multiple course concepts. The laboratories are focused on inducing theanalysis, synthesis and evaluation levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy. Each laboratory was designedwith low cost materials that are readily available at most hardware

Conference Session

Mechanical Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diane L. Peters, Kettering University; Joy Arbor, Kettering University

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Mechanical Engineering

connections as well.An equally important line of inquiry for the present study is the role of reflection in experientiallearning. The research context, Kettering University, a technically-focused university with asubstantial co-op requirement for graduation (six terms), offers an important experientiallearning component that can then be integrated with academics. But it is not enough for studentsto simply have experiences. Dewey, an important early proponent of experiential education,claimed, “We do not learn from experience… we learn from reflecting on experience”6 andGibbs, in an oft-quoted passage, echoes: It is not sufficient simply to have an experience in order to learn. Without reflecting upon this experience it may quickly be

Conference Session

Manufacturing and Machine Component Design

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harold L. Stalford, University of Oklahoma

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Mechanical Engineering

too far from being true in undergraduate education in the United States wherein students arememorizing their way through most of the curriculum. In an US News and World Reportarticle2, “High School Students Need to Think, Not Memorize”, an Advanced Placement biologyteacher is quoted “Students go through the motions of their lab assignments without graspingwhy, and ‘the exam is largely a vocabulary test’”.David Perkins3, co-director of Harvard Project Zero, a research center for cognitivedevelopment, and senior research associate at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, pointsout several observations in his article on “Teaching for Understanding”. (1) “The student mightsimply be parroting the test and following memorized routines for stock

Conference Session

ME Laboratories and Undergraduate Research

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sriram Sundararajan, Iowa State University; James Dautremont

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Mechanical Engineering

understandingthrough lab report scores as measured by teaching assistants. The results for the fluids and heattransfer laboratories showed that there was no significant difference in the learning of thestudents. Student perception of the remote lab experiences depended on the smooth running ofthe experiments. The pilot study suggests that some laboratory experiences can be successfullyported to a remote or online mode without sacrificing the student learning experience.IntroductionThe Mechanical Engineering (ME) program is the most popular major at Iowa State Universitywith a current enrollment of approximately 1800 students and about 240 BSMEs being awardedevery year. An integral part of the ME curriculum are core courses that have integratedlaboratories to

Conference Session

Mechanical Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig J. Gunn, Michigan State University; Pavel M. Polunin, Michigan State University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #9520I Should Not be Expected to Teach English!...ButMr. Craig J. Gunn, Michigan State University Craig Gunn is the Director of the Communication Program in the Department of Mechanical Engineer- ing at Michigan State University. He integrates communication skill activity into all courses within the mechanical Engineering program. He is editor of the CEED Newsbriefs and has co-authored numerous textbooks, including - Engineering Your Future.Mr. Pavel M. Polunin, Michigan State University Pavel Polunin is a Ph.D. student in Mechanical Engineering Department at Michigan State University. He obtained his M.S. in

Conference Session

Programming, Simulation, and Dynamic Modeling

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark David Bedillion, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Raymond Jon Raisanen, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Mohamed Hakeem Mohamed Nizar, SDSM&T Mechanical Engineering

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Mechanical Engineering

equations of motion for con-servative systems. This formulation of dynamics is typically reserved for courses in which it canbe derived, which students encounter in their senior years at the earliest. However, while diffi-cult to derive, Lagrange’s equations are easy to use for conservative systems, even for sophomorestudents. They perform the functions of uniting energy methods with Newton’s second law andintroduce students to the concept of equations of motion that will be used consistently in juniordynamic systems. An example project is presented along with student feedback.SolidWorks for VisualizationWork integrating SolidWorks examples into the course can be broken into two categories: in-classexamples and student assignments. In-class

Conference Session

ME Laboratories and Undergraduate Research

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven P Marra P.E., Johns Hopkins University

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Mechanical Engineering

components,terminology, standards, and design tools and methodologies. Laboratories, also scheduled everyone to two weeks, provide the students with opportunities to apply the lecture material to realmachine components and systems and to develop practical skills in design and machining. Eachlaboratory includes three separate activities for the students to perform, and almost all of thelaboratory equipment was designed and constructed in-house specifically for the course. Thethird component of the course is a design project, which is assigned at the beginning of thesemester and requires the students to integrate what they learn from the weekly lectures andlaboratories, in addition to the material they learn in the Mechanics Based Design lecture