Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering: Curricula and Courses

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Simin Hall, Virginia Tech; Catherine T. Amelink, Virginia Tech; Deyu Hu, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

analyses in nuclear power generation plants. She has been designing online courses since 2006. In 2010, with an education grant from Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) she completed the online design of the graduate nu- clear engineering certificate program. In 2011, the new education grant from NRC, allowed initiating the design of two new nuclear graduate courses for the Master program. Her applied research in education is in cognitive functioning using online learning technologies. She has redesigned two undergraduate courses in thermodynamics for online/distance delivery at the ME Department at VT. She is a co-author on a chapter that is published in the book titled ”Cases on building quality distance delivery

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer I

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dazhi Yang, Boise State University; Krishna Pakala, Boise State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #20333Building an Effective Online Thermodynamics Course for UndergraduateEngineering StudentsDr. Dazhi Yang, Boise State University Dazhi Yang is an Associate Professor in the Educational Technology Department at Boise State University. Her research lies at the intersection of STEM education and technology supported learning. Her current research focuses on integrating computational thinking in STEM education, instructional strategies and online course design for STEM; instructional strategies for teaching difficult and complex science and engineering concepts. Dr. Yang teaches classes in quantitative and

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 9

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dani Fadda, University of Texas, Dallas; Oziel Rios, University of Texas, Dallas

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

ManagementSystem (LMS), student assessment, project, course assessment and improvements, and studentfeedback.2. Course Format in the LMSThe online class is offered through the eLearning Black Board LMS. The course homepageincludes a link to the syllabus, a link to the schedule, the CLOs (even though they are alreadylisted in the syllabus), and locations on campus where computers are available. Since thishomepage is visited repeatedly by all the students, having this information here is a continuousreminder of these important items.A link is provided from the homepage to a discussion board, which includes three threads.Questions or remarks posed in the discussion board are visible and beneficial to all the class. Thefirst is “ask the professor,” where

Conference Session

Innovations in Mechanical Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward Perry, University of Memphis

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

University of Memphis. Although delivered in a traditional face-to-face classroom setting,the course was "web-assisted" since a number of course materials were provided online.MethodsThe introductory thermodynamics course used in the study is taken by most engineering majorsin the college. It covers the First and Second Laws along with a number of other topics usuallycovered in such a course. Traditionally this course has been taught using the familiar chalk andblackboard approach. A few years ago, however, the course moved from the traditional approachto one of being web-assisted, meaning that a number of course materials were made available tostudents online. These materials included the course syllabus, assignments, homework solutions,class

Conference Session

Design Related

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Taylor Tucker, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Ava R. Wolf, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Nattasit Dancholvichit, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Leon Liebenberg, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #33054Transforming an Engineering Design Course into an Engaging LearningExperience Using a Series of Self-Directed Mini-Projects andePortfolios: Face-to-Face Versus Online-only InstructionMiss Taylor Tucker, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Taylor Tucker graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor’s degree in engineering mechanics. She is now pursuing a master’s degree at UIUC through the Digital Environments for Learning, Teaching, and Agency program in the department of Curriculum and Instruction. She is interested in design thinking as it applies to engineering

Conference Session

Capstone Courses and Project Based-Learning

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David R. Sawyers Jr., Ohio Northern University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

required reorganization of thecontent (including a primer on Matlab programming, for example) and has limited the potentialpool of analysis problems. Beginning in the fall of 2014, the calendar transition will be completeand all students will have taken all of the desired prerequisites, including a structuredprogramming course.The course outcomes stated on the syllabus include the following: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to: 1. solve engineering problems using a variety of analysis methods and software tools. Page 24.18.3 2. apply numerical techniques such as Runge-Kutta methods and finite-difference methods to

Conference Session

Introducing Active Learning into ME Courses

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie Linsey, University of Texas-Austin; Brent Cobb, U.S. Air Force Academy; Daniel Jensen, U.S. Air Force Academy; Kristin Wood, University of Texas-Austin; Saad Eways, Austin Community College

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

or web-surveys. Cost, ease-of-use and the need for controlled conditions guide thechoice of the form of the metric and the format of its implementation. In addition, the specificdetails of the ALP whose effectiveness we are measuring may influence the choice of form andformat of the metric. In this way, the process may need to be iterative. A number of websitesoffer online surveys hosting (for example surveymonkey.com) making this an excellent choicefor many metrics. Table 8: Customer Needs Associated with Hands-On Activity Design163.4 Define TopicsThe topics that span the course content are identified in this step. This can often be done bysimply looking at the course syllabus.3.5 Select Topic(s) to Develop ALPs based on Goals

Conference Session

Design throughout the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mariappan Jawaharlal, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Paul Morrow Nissenson, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Angela C. Shih, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

thousands of students each year. This is the largest event of its kind in the nation, and it culminates in an Annual Robot Rally. The REAL initiative has inspired thousands of young students to pursue STEM education. He is a pioneer in developing engaging, online tutorials. He founded APlusStudent, an online supplemental K-12 education company in 1998, and developed over 800 interactive, learning modules. More recently He has been involved in CSU course redesign initiative focused on redesigning bottleneck courses with technol- ogy. His interests are in the fields of education, entrepreneurship, product design and biomimicry. He has been instrumental in bringing many new products to the market from mere concepts, He is a

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: The Art of Education

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Nelson Fumo, University of Texas at Tyler

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

the topic associated with the project to propose their own design, which promotes active learning • Students work on a Technical Report instead of a lab report to satisfy the “Write clear and well-documented laboratory reports” learning outcome stated in the syllabus of two lab courses. This helps students to write a report with an engineering mindset instead of a student mindset.The ApproachThe Engineering Project Development through Sequence of Courses approach divides thedevelopment of a Senior Design Project or Capstone Project into small projects to be developedin previous laboratory courses of the curriculum. The approach starts with the conception of aproduct for a specific application by the

Conference Session

Student Learning and Assessment

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raghu Echempati, Kettering University; Enayat Mahajerin, Saginaw Valley State University; Anca Sala, Baker College Of Flint

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

course syllabus. Students are required to send a powerpoint presentation prior to the presentation to the class and to the instructor. This requirementwas added in the fall 2009 semester and seems to be an effective way of learning the FEA and tocommunicate the results to audience.Grading Scheme:Homework Assignments: 100 pointsProject Assignments: 50 pointsPresentation: 25 pointsA Design Problem: 25 points.Midterm Exam: 100 pointsFinal Exam 100 pointsTotal 400 pointsA minimum of 280 points (%70) is needed to pass the course with a C-grade.Assessment Tools (at Baker College and at KU)The course

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

S. M. Mizanoor Rahman, University of West Florida

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

the classroom environment were used as the research settingfor the proposed research study.5. Research DesignTwo independent topics from the mechatronics course syllabus were randomly selected: (i)actuator technology and applications, and (ii) sensor technology and applications. Two topics weretaught in two separate lessons in two days in a week in two separate conditions. Class durationwas 50 minutes for each lesson.For the actuator lesson, the instructor planned to instruct the lesson following the ordinarytraditional manner. For the sensor lesson, the instructor planned to design the instruction followingthe TPACK framework. Hence, it is seen that there were two instruction conditions: (i) instructingthe actuator technology and

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brandon Field, University of Southern Indiana; David Ellert, University of Southern Indiana

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

beenobserved to benefit highly from the hands-on and focused activity. The course material wasstructured around the building energy projects and was provided in the format of regular lectures.Student engagement was observed to be much higher when the project was included, and severalanecdotal instances were discussed to demonstrate the levels of engagement. Learning occurredwhen the problem or task presented itself, not as dictated by the syllabus. This type of learning isfast paced and effective. The students respond to tasks because they could relate to them andwere motivated meet the end of semester deadline.By applying the course material to the project, the learning occurred in a manner similar toengineering practice. Students are given an

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Curriculum and Education

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Muthu Govindaraj, Thomas Jefferson University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

domains.IntroductionConcept maps, as facilitative tools for learning, was developed by Novak and others in the late1970s [1]. The idea was to represent ‘knowledge domains’ in a visual, logical sequence with anemphasis on the relationship between the various elements or ‘concepts.’ At the very least,concept maps help to organize the contents of a knowledge domain. At its best use, concept mapshelp students recollect prior knowledge, link the various courses in liberal arts, science and math,engineering, and economics and summarize their learning. A list-based syllabus does not connectthe previous knowledge to the one pursued in the current course. The syllabus also does notenlighten the student about the holistic nature of transdisciplinary education in the

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering: Trends and Tools

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amanie N. Abdelmessih, Saint Martin's University; Irina Gendelman, Saint Martin's University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

distance learning. Distance learning appealsto mature working students and their employers as it does not disrupt the working day. Bourneet. al.1 discuss the impact of online learning on continuing education of graduate engineers anddegree seeking engineering students. They recommend that engineering colleges explore,implement, and extend blended learning and the collection of data and distribution of knowledgeabout successes and failures, as well as to continue to build-out the use of technologyimplementations that increase the quality of online courses. Mulligan et. al.2 describe case Page 25.1224.2studies for teaching online Manufacturing

Conference Session

Mechanical Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Trivett P.Eng., University of Waterloo

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

ThermodynamicsAbstractThe first course in thermodynamics has traditionally been a challenge for students inengineering programs. The course typically introduces students to concepts of energy andcontinuum mechanics, both of which are novel to the students. Often, the theory reliesupon still-new calculus concepts for the students. With such a dense topic, this course ismost often delivered in a traditional lecture-based structure. In a program throughout 7partner universities, this first course in thermodynamics has a reputation for being the“weed-out” course for students.In the fall of 2013, the author took an established course having 6 lab experiments, apopular textbook, a well-evolved syllabus, and overturned the motivational structure tocreate a new delivery

Conference Session

Mechanics & Mechanics Related

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Emma Treadway, Trinity University; Jessica E.S. Swenson, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York (CoE); Aaron W. Johnson, University of Colorado Boulder

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

, when the transition online inspired mid-semester syllabus revisions.Despite the somewhat negative comparison to typical homework problems, student attitudes tothe OEMPs were generally neutral to positive, and more positive in Mechanics II than inMechanics I (see Fig. 4). Note that self-selection bias may exist in the survey data, particularly inMechanics II where a smaller percentage of students elected to participate in the survey. I'd like to have more open-ended problems like this in my other non-lab/non-design engineering courses. I enjoyed completing the

Conference Session

Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics Instruction

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seth Norberg, U.S. Military Academy; Ozer Arnas, U.S. Military Academy; Daisie Boettner, U.S. Military Academy; Michael Rounds, U.S. Military Academy; Phil Root, U.S. Military Academy; Richard Melnyk, U.S. Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

selecting a structure and approach to the course appearsin Table 3. This syllabus is the exact document the students received with the exception that thereading assignments and home study problem references have been removed for clarity. Thesyllabus highlights the case study approach to the course, the integrated nature of the material,and the technique of beginning as many lessons as possible with a question. Page 11.884.8 Table 3: ME311 Course Syllabus BLOCK: QUESTION TOPICS LSN TITLE

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raghu Echempati P.E., Kettering University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

the beginning of the course to assess their retention ofknowledge and to reinstate the importance of understanding of these for the proposedcourse. Also pre and post course assessment surveys were given to get the feedback fromthe students of their level of knowledge and understanding on this subject matter.Since this is a new course, no textbooks are available under this title that contained thesetopics. Advanced level research papers are available, so do the online materials fromcompany brochures, discussion forums and catalogs. Additionally, some students havepersonal experience in certain areas of some topics of this course that helped inpromoting discussions in the class.Besides the course syllabus and a course map, following learning

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yeow Siow, University of Illinois Chicago

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

the curriculum.The approach presented herein consists of two parts: tactile and software. In part one, studentsare tasked with sculpting a p-v-T surface using any foodstuffs and bringing the completedsculpture to the following class. In part two, a CAD model is to be created and subsequentlyimported into a freely-available scientific visualization tool, with the best submitted modelselected for 3-D printing. Page 26.938.3Figure 1 below illustrates the process. It begins with adjusting the grading scale to accommodatethe projects. For this project-based approach to succeed, the course syllabus must be modified bythe instructor such that the

Conference Session

Programming, Simulation, and Dynamic Modeling

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

topics relevant to the course outcomes. [III] (g, i) {knowledge}5. Employ the ability to learn independently or to know when to ask for help, to most efficiently and successfully acquire knowledge. [III] (d, g) {application}6. Comprehend the ethics of programming. [I] (f) {comprehension}7. Identify how programming and mathematical content applies to the field of engineering. [I,II] (h) {knowledge}[ ] course outcome link to course goal( ) lower case letters (a-k) link to ABET student outcomes{ } Bloom’s taxonomy’s cognitive level of learning (knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis,evaluation)Figure 1 – An excerpt from the syllabus showing the course goals and outcomes mapped to each other, ABET

Conference Session

Thermal Fluid Related

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Julie Mendez, Indiana University-Purdue University Columbus

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #33642Development and Use of Open Educational Resources in an UndergraduateHeat and Mass Transfer CourseDr. Julie Mendez, Indiana University-Purdue University Columbus Julie Mendez is a Clinical Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Indiana University-Purdue University Columbus. Her interests include active learning strategies, online course development, alter- native grading practices, and Universal Design for Learning. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Development and Use of Open Educational Resources in an

Conference Session

Thermal Fluid Experiment Related

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

John Michael Cotter, University of South Florida; Rasim Guldiken, University of South Florida

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

students either preferred in-class active learning or were not sure for theSpring2020 semester. The percentage of students preferring online instruction increased for theSummer 2020 and Fall2020 semesters. As an example, just slightly over 50 percent of thestudents preferred in-class instruction as of the Fall2020 semester.Keywords: Active learning, In-class exercises, Fluid mechanics, Online learning exercises,1. IntroductionFluid mechanics is a core course for many, if not all, mechanical, civil, and environmentalengineering undergraduate curriculums throughout the world. However, previous studiesindicated that the students typically view the undergraduate Fluid Mechanics course(s) aschallenging, resulting in low student performance

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: The Remote World

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Brooke-Lynn Caprice Andrade, Boise State University; Krishna Pakala, Boise State University; Diana Bairaktarova, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Douglas Hagemeier, Boise State University; Harish Subbaraman, Boise State University

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Mechanical Engineering

inaugural Faculty Associate for Mobile Learning. He has a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wyoming (Laramie, Wyoming). He has approximately 25 publications/presentations. He is a member of the American Society for Engineer- ing Education (ASEE). He is the recipient of David S. Taylor Service to Students Award and Golden Apple Award from Boise State University. He is also the recipient of ASEE Pacific Northwest Section (PNW) Outstanding Teaching Award, ASEE Mechanical Engineering division’s Outstanding New Edu- cator Award and several course design awards. He serves as the campus representative (ASEE) for Boise State University and as the Chair-Elect for the ASEE PNW Section. His academic research

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: The Art of Education

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Maria-Isabel Carnasciali, University of New Haven; Eric A. Dieckman, University of New Haven; Ismail I Orabi, University of New Haven; Samuel D. Daniels P.E., University of New Haven

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #30146A Three-course Laboratory Sequence in Mechanical Engineering as aFramework for Writing in the DisciplineDr. Maria-Isabel Carnasciali, University of New Haven Maria-Isabel Carnasciali is Chair of the Engineering and Applied Science Education Department at the Tagliatela College of Engineering, University of New Haven, CT. She is also an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. She obtained her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech. She received her Bachelors of Engineering from MIT. Her research focuses on the nontraditional

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Assessment

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eliza A. Banu, Auburn University; P.K. Raju, Auburn University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

game based assessment. The focus for theconcept tutor applications is to engage students in authentic intellectual work that facilitatesthe assimilation of knowledge in a disciplined manner that will have value beyondschoolwork.Two applications have been developed for a Mechanical Engineering class. For Kinematicsand Dynamics of Machines (MECH2120) course at a large south-eastern university thefollowing modules have been created: Cross-Product Tutor, Calculation of the Determinantof a 3 by 3 matrix Tutor. These applications were used with the purpose of refreshingstudents on how to calculate a cross-product and the determinant of a 3 by 3 matrix. Theseconcepts are prerequisite and vital for the engineering concepts learned in this class. The

Conference Session

Dynamic Systems and Control

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Estelle M. Eke, California State University, Sacramento

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

a widevariety of open-ended projects. MathWorks Inc. developed Simulink Support Packages forhardware such as the Arduino and the LEGO Mindstorms NXT Hardware[7]. A deliberate choicewas made to use LEGO Mindstorms NXT (NXT) so as to bypass circuitry design, and focus onprogramming, especially as a lab component is not included in the controls course. In the spring2014 semester the project-based approach using the NXT was introduced to students.Course StructureThe syllabus is structured so as to cover all items listed in the learning outcomes, which state thatthe students should be able to: i. Use the terminology necessary to define a control system, distinguish between open-loop and closed-loop systems, and state the

Conference Session

Learning and Assessment in ME 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel; Patrick Bass, The Citadel; Monika Bubacz, The Citadel; Kevin Skenes, The Citadel

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

learning opportunities, while educationaltechnologies such as online videos are used to deliver content outside of the classroom. In thetraditional model of classroom instruction, the teacher is the focus of a lesson and the primarybase of information during the class period. Professors have used the flipped classroom modelfor years. Humanities instructors expect students to read on their own and rarely dedicate anyclass time to covering the basic storyline or narrative. Instead, class time is committed todiscussing themes. Some professors use the Socratic Method in their courses, requiring studentsto study the material before class or face a volley of questions. On the other hand, STEMdisciplines are traditionally taught by disseminating

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Louis Reis, Louisiana Tech University; Samira Fazel Anvaryazdi, Louisiana Tech University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

grew students not only grasped the course materials but also know how to apply their knowledge in practical applications which is the most exciting parts of being an instructor. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 WIP: Assessing Student Performance and Perceptions in a “Flipped” Statics and Mechanics Engineering CourseIntroductionThe “flipped” classroom (also known as the inverted classroom) model has been a point ofdiscussion among many academic circles for the past couple of decades. With the emergence ofeducational technology and online-learning, flipped classrooms have become more common.Though there may be many different methods that are used to generate a flipped

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yunfeng Wang, The College of New Jersey; Christopher Ault, The College of New Jersey; Teresa Nakra, The College of New Jersey; Andrea Salgian, The College of New Jersey; Meredith Stone, Independent Evaluator

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

and goals. We establishedindividual course objectives for each major based on their disciplinary background, as well ascommon course objectives for all students. Course objectives for each major are listed asfollows (as stated in the course syllabus):Mechanical Engineering majors will: Understand the fundamentals of robotics including spatial description, forward and inverse kinematics and trajectory generation; Gain hands-on experience on the design and development of a robotic system; Get training in the skills required for creative problem-solving, and computational thinking; Interpret the music conducting behavior from engineering point of view.Computer Science majors will: Gain hands-on experience in problem statement, algorithm

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer II

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yeow Siow, University of Illinois, Chicago

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

connect the dots, obtain a deeperunderstanding of the material, and retain information for years to come.As a greater effort to improve student learning, work is currently underway to (re)define success.Assessing student performance across a sequence of courses is being proposed. As soon as databecomes available, student from the project terms reported here will be re-evaluated by assessingtheir retention of knowledge in an intermediate-level thermodynamics course.References1. Abdullah, S. R. S., Markom, M., & Hasan, H. A., “Challenges in teaching and learning fundamentals of thermodynamics in engineering,” Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 8, No. 1, pp. 29-37, 2013.2. ABET Sample Syllabus (Introductory