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Innovations for the Senior Year of the ME Curriculum

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven Trimble, Arizona State University; Ronald Bengelink, Arizona State University; Valana Wells, Arizona State University

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Mechanical Engineering

University (ASU) has integrated these skills intothe various courses within the engineering curriculum. However, recent assessments of theCapstone Design Course indicate that seniors need even more opportunities to gain these skills.In addition, the Dean of the Engineering School directed departments to have a course primarilyfocused on engineering business practices such as ethics, finance, and entrepreneurship. As aresult, MAE has created a new senior-level course called “The Engineering Profession”.This paper (1) discusses course development, (2) summarizes the course content, (3) describesinitial implementation results, and (4) makes recommendations for course improvement.Initial Course PlanningPrevious and current department vice-chairs began

Conference Session

Meeting ABET Requirements

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Biney, Prairie View A&M University

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Mechanical Engineering

two semester period. Each course is team-taught by professorsin all the engineering departments consisting of Civil, Chemical, Electrical and Mechanical.Depending on the type of projects selected, student teams could be interdisciplinary, or disciplinespecific. The capstone design courses are used to assess eight of the eleven ABET a-k outcomesconsisting of the ability to: design a system, function on multi-disciplinary teams, adhere toprofessional and ethical responsibilities, communicate, understand global and local impact ofengineering solutions on society, engage in lifelong learning, have knowledge of contemporaryissues, and use modern engineering tools for engineering practice. Students’ abilities in theseoutcomes are quantitatively

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Improving ME Education: Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amir Jokar, Washington State University-Vancouver; Hakan Gurocak, Washington State University-Vancouver; Dave Kim, Washington State University-Vancouver; Xiaolin Chen, Washington State University-Vancouver; Hamid Rad, Washington State University-Vancouver

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Mechanical Engineering

input energy to run the vehicle as far, fast, and straight as possible. Student teams first designed their prototypes using the Working Model software and later built and test them for the competition. • Engineering problem solving; about one-third of the course schedule was spent on solving real-world engineering problems in different sub-disciplines of mechanical engineering through case-studies; including: systems of units, unit conversions, forces in structures, stress and strain, fluidic systems, thermal systems, motion, power transmission, design of machines. • Soft-skills in engineering; each faculty member introduced ethical and contemporary issues related to their sub-discipline as part of their

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Meeting ABET Requirements

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anne Spence, University of Maryland-Baltimore County; Liang Zhu, University of Maryland-Baltimore County

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Mechanical Engineering

system, component, or process to meet desired needs (d) An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams (e) An ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems (f) An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility Page 12.1314.2 (g) An ability to communicate effectively (h) The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context (i) A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning (j) A knowledge of contemporary issues (k) An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.ME

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Innovations in Mechanical Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2007-1052: LET BLACKBOARD TRACKING EASE THE PAIN OF ASSESSINGOUTCOME ICindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University Page 12.1020.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007Abstract:Most engineering programs are secure in their assessment means for the technical skillsdescribed in ABET Criterion 3a-k. However, not so clear, is the answer to defining, teachingand assessing the professional outcomes (teamwork, professional and ethical responsibility,communication, impact of engineering solutions, life-long learning, and contemporary issues).The outcome pertaining to life-long learning raises many questions including; what constituteslife-long learning; how

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Improving ME Education: Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nidal Al-Masoud, Central Connecticut State University; Peter Baumann, Central Connecticut State University; Alfred Gates, Central Connecticut State University; Zdzislaw Kremens, Central Connecticut State University

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Mechanical Engineering

management Including the technology management faculty in developing suitable courses in lean management to enhance not only the “manufacturing” component of the curriculum but also contribute to management skills development. Accounting.Leadership Regular seminars on engineering topics and presentations by invited speakers from industry, business and academia. Special course on leadership or topics in selected courses.High ethical standard and Course on ethics for engineers and professionals or/andprofessionalism ethical topics

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Innovations for the Senior Year of the ME Curriculum

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Showkat Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University; Abdul Jalloh, Alabama A&M University; Ruben Rojas-Oviedo, Alabama A&M University; Mohamed Seif, Alabama A&M University; Amir Mobasher, Alabama A&M University

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Mechanical Engineering

Propulsion. The MechanicalEngineering Department is committed to prepare students in these options, to work efficientlyfor various industries and government.The basic criteria of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) for theengineering program’s outcome and assessment requires that graduates must havedemonstrated abilities (ABET Criteria 3, a-k1), in mathematics, science, engineering, design,data analysis, teamwork, ethics, communications, and life-long learning. In addition to ABET3(a-k) requirements, the Mechanical Engineering program at AAMU was designed to meetthe additional requirements of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, criteria (l-s),which require that graduating students must have knowledge about

Conference Session

Meeting ABET Requirements

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bobby Crawford, USMA

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Mechanical Engineering

familiarity with statistics and linear algebra, a knowledge of chemistry and depth in calculus-based physics, and an ability to apply advance mathematics through multivariate Criterion 8 calculus and differential equations to solve mechanical engineering problems. An ability to function professionally and with ethical responsibility as an individual and on multidisciplinary Criterion 3 Outcomes (d) and (f) teams. An ability to design and realize thermal and mechanical systems, components, or processes to meet the needs of the Criterion 3 Outcome (c), Criterion 8 mechanical engineering discipline, the Army, or the nation. An ability to

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Improving ME Education: Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Efstathios Michaelides, University of North Texas; Reza Mirshams, University of North Texas

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Mechanical Engineering

mathematical and scientific tools that are necessary or useful in engineering practice. • Humanities and social-science courses: These courses help satisfy the University Core Curriculum as well as the curriculum required by the State of Texas. Whenever possible, courses that are relevant or peripheral to a Mechanical and Energy Engineering curriculum have been designated as “required electives.” Examples of such courses are a course on Environmental Ethics, offered by the Department of Philosophy, which satisfies a requirement in the area of humanities and a course on the environmental impacts on cultures and society, which is offered by the Department of Geography and satisfies one of the

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Outstanding Contributions to ME

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Choate, Western Kentucky University; Kevin Schmaltz, Western Kentucky University; Stephen Howard, Western Kentucky University; Paul Graves, Western Kentucky University; Jonathan Martin, Western Kentucky University; Chris Kruckenberg, Western Kentucky University

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Mechanical Engineering

areas: • Engineering Design Plan (teaching and practicing of design skills) • Professional Communications Plan (conveying designs and interacting with peers) • Computer Skills Plan (teaching and implementing of design tools) • Engineering Ethics Plan (evaluating and practicing appropriate professional behavior)Engineering Design Plan and its associated experiences combine a structured approach to solvingproblems with an appreciation for the art of engineering. Professional Communications andComputer Skills Tools are introduced and then required throughout the four-year sequence tosupport the execution of design projects. The Engineering Ethics component provides studentswith a framework for understanding professional

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Improving ME Education: Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen McClain, Baylor University

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Mechanical Engineering

have presented excellent opportunities to discuss ethics and global and societalimpact related to EAC of ABET criteria 3(f) and 3(h) [13]. Especially in ME 242 when many ofthe students see the Dr. Evil projects for the first time, the pretenses usually raise questions suchas “Should we consider construction labor costs?” or “Would Dr. Evil pay for labor costs?” andother questions related to ethics. The competing costs of energy from different types of fuels andtheir related pollution issues is certainly a primary and contemporary concern of powercompanies. In the ABET current culture and use of “direct assessments,” projects based onfictional and comical pretenses provide many opportunities for the students to demonstrateunderstanding of

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Improving ME Education: Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Duffy, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Linda Barrington, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Cheryl West, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; John McKelliget, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Eugene Niemi, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Sammy Shina, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Hongwei Sun, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Chris Niezrecki, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Robert Parkin, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Majid Charmchi, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Peter Avitabile, University of Massachusetts Lowell

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Mechanical Engineering

required core course every semesterwith a S-L project that is either a required or elective part of the course. During 2005-06fourteen core ME courses had S-L projects, and a required engineering ethics course alsohad S-L in addition to four elective courses. Nine of twelve ME faculty membersincorporated S-L in those courses (more recently 12 of 13), in addition to 3 facultyoutside the department teaching courses for ME students. This initiative is part of acollege-wide effort to have all five undergraduate programs have S-L integrated into thecore curriculum (ECE, ChE, CE, and Plastics E).Courses and projects included, for examples, introduction to engineering for first yearstudents (common to students in all five programs) who designed and built

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Meeting ABET Requirements

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zhengtao Deng, Alabama A&M University; Cathy Qian, Alabama A&M University; Ruben Rojas-Oviedo, Alabama A&M University

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Mechanical Engineering

Engineering graduates must demonstrate (a) an ability toapply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering; (b) an ability to design andconduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data; (c) an ability to design asystem, component, or process to meet desired needs; (d) an ability to function inmultidisciplinary teams; (e) an ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems;(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility; (g) an ability to communicateeffectively; (h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineeringsolutions in a global and societal context; (i) a recognition of the need for and an ability toengage in life-long learning; (j) a knowledge of contemporary issues; and (k

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Introducing Active and Inductive Learning and Improving the Learning Curve in ME

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Veronica Addison, University of South Carolina; Christian Hipp, University of South Carolina; Jed Lyons, University of South Carolina

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2007-1383: A STUDY ON THE EFFECTS OF TIMING ON ENGINEERINGSTUDENTS’ ABILITIES TO SOLVE OPEN-ENDED PROBLEMS WITHCOMPUTERSVeronica Addison, University of South Carolina Veronica Addison is a Ph.D. Candidate in Mechanical Engineering at the University of South Carolina and a former GK-12 Fellow. Her research and teaching interests include sustainability, the built environment, energy and environmental design.Christian Hipp, University of South Carolina Christian Hipp is a Ph.D. Candidate in Philosophy at the University of South Carolina. His research interests include applied ethics, demarcation criteria in genetic domains and convergent technologies.Jed Lyons, University of South Carolina

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Improving ME Instructional Laboratories

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian Sangeorzan, Oakland University; Laila Guessous, Oakland University

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Mechanical Engineering

that we see relates to the achievement of ABET outcomes. Currently,engineering programs must demonstrate that their students attain11: (a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering (b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data (c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability (d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams

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Introducing Active and Inductive Learning and Improving the Learning Curve in ME

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Olga Pierrakos, Virginia Tech; John Charonko, Virginia Tech; Alicia Williams, Virginia Tech; Satyaprakash Karri, Virginia Tech; Kelley Stewart, Virginia Tech; Pavlos Vlachos, Virginia Tech

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Mechanical Engineering

engineering, (b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data, (c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs, (d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams, (e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems, (f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility, (g) an ability to communicate effectively, (h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context, (i) a recognition of the need for, and ability to engage in, lifelong learning, (j) a knowledge of contemporary issues; (k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools

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Innovations in Mechanical Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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S. Perwez Kalim, Wilkes University

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Mechanical Engineering

Egr. Thermodynamics 3 EE 283 Electrical Measurements Lab 1 EGR 214 Linear Systems 3 ME 231 Statics & Dynamics I 3 ME 175 Intro t Mfg/Machining 1 Distribution Requirements 3 18 16Fifth Semester Sixth Semester ME 321 Fluid Mechanics 3 EGR 399 Cooperative Education 6 Or Technical Electives 6 ME 323 Fluid Mechanics Lab 1 EGR 201 Professionalism &Ethics

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Innovations in Mechanical Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Widmann, California Polytechnic State University; Kim Shollenberger, California Polytechnic State University; Jane Kennedy, California Polytechnic State University

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Mechanical Engineering

students having access when they wereonly available in hardcopy form to a vast majority of students having access because theyare now available in electronic form.The change in the availability of textbook solution manuals raises several interesting questions.First, do we need to consider if there are any new ethical issues? For example, does using atextbook solution manual when completing a graded homework assignment constitute cheating?The previous study found that most students do not consider this to be cheating except in theextreme case of plagiarism where the solution is copied completely.1 If instructors disagree withthis opinion, now that so many more students have access to the solution manual they need tovery clearly communicate this to

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Meeting ABET Requirements

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karinna Vernaza, Gannon University; Mahesh Aggarwal, Gannon University

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Mechanical Engineering

the program outcomes2. Table 2 presents the relationshipbetween the seven mechanical engineering courses selected for this study and the programoutcomes.Table 1 Mechanical Engineering Program Outcomes ABET Criteria a. Apply knowledge of Mathematics, Science, and Engineering b. Ability to design and conduct experiments; Analyze and interpret data c. Design system, component, or process to meet needs d. Function on multidisciplinary teams e. Identify, formulate and solve engineering problems f. Understand professional and ethical responsibility g. Ability to communicate effectively h. Broad education necessary to understand impact of engineering solutions i

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Improving ME Education: Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Langerman, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; William Arbegast, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Daniel Dolan, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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Mechanical Engineering

these stated needs.”Under Criterion 3, of ABET’s Program Outcomes and Assessment1 [(Outcome c)]:“The engineering programs must demonstrate that their students attain an ability to de-sign a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraintssuch as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufac-turability, and sustainability.”To meet these requirements, students must demonstrate ability in all a-k outcomes underCriterion 3, the majority of which have as a foundation an implicit expectation of the stu-dents’ ability to conduct valid engineering analyses and verification. Tools used to per-form engineering analysis range from analytical (direct application of math and engineer-ing

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Improving ME Education: Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Seifollah Nasrazadani, University of North Texas; Reza Mirshams, University of North Texas

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Mechanical Engineering

conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments and apply experimental results to improve processes.d. an ability to apply creativity in the design of systems, components, or processes appropriate to program objectives.e. an ability to function effectively on teams.f. an ability to identify, analyze, and solve technical problems.g. an ability to communicate effectively.h. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to, engage in lifelong learning. Page 12.1361.9i. an ability to understand professional, ethical, and social responsibilities.j. a respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary professional, societal, and global issues.k. a

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Innovations in Mechanical Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jesse Maddren, California Polytechnic State University

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Mechanical Engineering

Hodge4 Janna6 Bejan2 Topic Introduction 4 2 3 Design Process 7 7 17 3 2 3 Ethics 8 Review 26 15 32 Component Design 19 System Design 14 3 30

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Outstanding Contributions to ME

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hakan Gurocak, Washington State University-Vancouver

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Mechanical Engineering

, environmental, social, political, manufacturability, health and safety, ethical, and sustainability) in realizing systems. C-4. Can build prototypes that meet design specifications.We have a total of 38 such Performance Criteria for the 11 program outcomes. After manymeetings, the faculty finalized a map of Performance Criteria versus courses in the curriculum.This map is the guide for how each course must be designed so that the entire curriculum candemonstrate meeting these criteria, hence the “a” through “k” ABET program outcomes.Once specific performance criteria are assigned to a course, such as the Mech 405, these criteriaare interpreted in the context of that course to generate the course outcomes. The

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Improving ME Education: Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laila Guessous, Oakland University; Qian Zou, Oakland University; Brian Sangeorzan, Oakland University; Xia Wang, Oakland University; Chris Kobus, Oakland University; Gary Barber, Oakland University; Alex Alkidas, Oakland University; Michael Latcha, Oakland University

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Mechanical Engineering

• Tuesday, May 30, 2006 – Overview of Research; Research careers; research methodologies; ethics, teamwork; research presentations • Friday, June 2, 2006 - GM R&D Lab tour and lunch; Seminar: “Automotive Chassis Systems,” Joe Crowley, DaimlerChrysler Chassis Systems Week 3 • Friday, June 9, 2006 – Seminar: “Future of Combustion Research,” David Reuss, GM R&D • Saturday, June 10, 2006 – Short Course - Alternative, Renewable and Sustainable Energy I: Dr. Chris Kobus, Oakland University Week 4 • Tuesday, June 13, 2006 –Tour of DaimlerChrysler Aero-acoustic Wind Tunnel facility and lunch

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Innovations in Mechanical Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hyun Kim, Youngstown State University

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Mechanical Engineering

multidisciplinary teams.7. understand contemporary issues, professional and ethical responsibility, and the necessity of engaging in life long learning.Table 1 is a matrix that shows the timeline of the assessment activities and the educationaloutcomes that the assessment tools must address. There are different levels of assessment tools.The level 1 tool is mainly used for evaluating and improving students’ learning outcomes. Thelevel 2 and 3 assessment tools are feedback mechanisms for continuous improvement. They areused to evaluate the educational effectiveness of the mechanical engineering program, based onthe data collected from the level 1 tool, which facilitate to set the new direction and to implementthe new assessment plan.The assessment program

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Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics Instruction

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Philip Gerhart, University of Evansville; Andrew Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University; Bruce Cain, Mississippi State University

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Mechanical Engineering

availableto guide testing of more widely used equipment. The Codes are written so that they can beincorporated into an equipment purchase contract for use in conducting an acceptance test, andthey are meant to be applied to a field test as opposed to a laboratory or shop test. There areabout 40 “equipment codes” and about 15 “supplements” covering fundamental measurementtechniques and test (measurement) uncertainty.The PTCs can provide a useful bridge between college courses in the energy stem andinstrumentation/measurement and the “real world”. Also, the introduction to the ASME Codesand Standards activity and the part that individual engineers play in developing voluntarystandards is obvious link to the topics of professional ethics and