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Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Stansbury, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Massood Towhidnejad, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

course deliverables. Deliverablesinclude: final working product (hardware, source code, and binaries), research paper (completedindividually), time logs (completed individually), system requirements specification, systemdesign specification, project plan, design review presentation, socio-economic impact statement,ethical impact study, test document, traceability matrix, test logs, user manual, and finalpresentation.Literature Survey: Competition-based Capstone ProjectsCompetition-based capstones are not uncommon as was found from a literature survey. In aconference paper by Paulik and Krishnan4, they discuss the use of competitions for capstonedesign courses at the University of Detroit, Mercy’s department of Electrical and ComputerEngineering

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gisele Ragusa, Ph.D., University of Southern California

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

) outcomes. Accordingly, the instrument is directlyaligned to engineering ”soft skills” that are often difficult to measure via individual course examsand projects. The EGPI is not a student survey of perception of their learning; rather, it is a directmeasure of how prepared students are for global workforces in areas of communication,professional ethical responsibility, understanding of global issues and lifelong learning.Subscales for the index were developed accordingly, while also aligning with sound theoreticaland empirical research on global citizenry9, 10 and the National Academy’s expectations forglobal preparedness. The following four subscales are utilized as metrics in the engineeringglobal preparedness index (EGPI). These metrics are

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gül E. Okudan Kremer, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Mike Murphy, Dublin Institute of Technology; Brian Bowe, Dublin Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

. Rubrics for outcome assessment of student’s ability tounderstand ethical responsibility and resolve ethical dilemmas are proposed for the engineeringcontext18-20. Some recent work21 also addresses the assessment of global awareness skills,particularly in engineering education. Student portfolios have been used to record and assesscreative thinking skills22. A number of the diagnostic tools and surveys measure students’perceptions of their skills and/or their confidence in using these skills, and not the actualattainment of the relevant learning outcomes. Therefore, they are often perceived by faculty asnot having the same rigor and objectivity associated with more traditional assessment tools, suchas examination results.One major problem with

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cynthia C. Pendley, Georgia Institute of Technology; Joseph Homer Saleh, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

audience, or not conducted ata scale commensurate with the importance of the subject.Three complementary responses address the question of why an interest in accident causationand prevention? These are:1) Safety is more often compromised and system accidents occur much more frequently thanwhat may be conveyed by the media;2) The pattern of occurrence of these accidents suggests an important role of education incontributing to the prevention of such accidents;3) The potential consequences of system accident, high casualty tolls, environmental damage,and economic losses, along with ethical/moral considerations, are strong incentives for a carefulinterest in accident prevention and system safety. The discussion that follows will be tailored ormade

Conference Session

SE Capstone Design Projects, Part II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Catherine Skokan, Colorado School of Mines

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Multidisciplinary Engineering, Systems Engineering

, the topics covered in the content assessment were discussed in both years. Pre and Post Content Assessment Questions and Value 1. (1 pt)What is the difference between a memo and a letter? 2. (4 pts)List four of the steps in Quality Function Deployment 3. (1 pt)According to the Code of Ethics for Professional Engineers, what is the first duty of an engineer? 4. (4 pts)List at least four of the steps in the engineering design process. 5. (3 pts)List at least 3 items that should be included in a monthly progress report. 6. (1 pt)A design review should occur during what phase of a project? 7. (1 pts)What is a Work Breakdown Structure? How is it used

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stacy Gleixner, San Jose State University; Patricia Ryaby Backer, San Jose State University; Elena Klaw, Ph.D., San Jose State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

with the Third Street Community Center’s after school program, which has a science andengineering focus.The students who enroll in the Renewable Energy Engineering class are passionate about makinga difference in society through engineering. One purpose of the service learning project is tobuild on this passion, giving them a tangible way to get involved while they are students. Theproject fosters an ethic of civic engagement among the engineering students. This engagementwith the community should enhance their engagement with learning and increase their dedicationto engineering.13 The positive effects of integrating service-learning in the curriculum includeimproved retention and graduation rates particularly among underrepresented groups

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Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mahmoud K. Quweider, University of Texas, Brownsville

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Description: An introduction to the science, technology, procedures, and laws of acquiring and analyzing evidence from digital media and computing devices. Current forensics tools will be surveyed, and case studies will be assigned and presented in class. Prerequisite(s): COSC 4313, or consent of instructor. Lec 3, Lab. 1, Cr. 3. End-of-Course Outcomes: 1. Follow correct procedures when collecting and handling digital evidence. 2. Apply computer science skills to access, analyze, and interpret digital evidence. Page 22.561.7 3. Exercise ethical and legal behavior when examining digital evidence. 4. Work with law officers and

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Salah Badjou, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

catalogue description for ELMC 461: Students work in teams to design and construct an interdisciplinary project. Teams, with clearly defined individual responsibilities, are required. During the course of the semester, each team undertakes the necessary activities to bring about a successful design project that is well understood, documented, and presented in both oral and written form. Emphasis is placed on research, innovation, project management, decision-making, prototyping, design for manufacturing, design for testability, environmental and ethical issues in design, depth and breadth of analysis, quality of hardware, documentation, and communications. Prerequisites: Junior Status; ELMC160

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Magdalini Z. Lagoudas, Texas A&M University; Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

manner. 5. Ability to use modern computer tools in engineering. 6. Ability to communicate in written, oral, and graphical forms. 7. Ability to work in teams and apply interpersonal skills in engineering contexts. 8. Ability and desire to lay a foundation for continued learning beyond the bachelors’ degree. 9. Awareness of professional issues in engineering practice, including ethical responsibility, safety, the creative enterprise, and loyalty and commitment to the profession. 10. Awareness of contemporary issues in engineering practice, including economic, social, political, and environmental issues and global impactAbility to work in teams appeared to be the most significant skill SEI participants developedafter

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Multidisciplinary Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Don E. Malzahn, Wichita State University; Lawrence E. Whitman, Wichita State University; Zulma Toro-Ramos, Wichita State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

) Systems Thinking Systems Thinking - What Engineers Bring to the Game (Key Competency) Global Perspective Working and Leading within a Global Value Chain (Facing Business Realities) Innovation On the Job Innovation, Creativity and Risk Taking (Facing Business Realities)• Expected learning outcomes: o Effective demonstration of eight competencies o Understand the theory behind the practice of management o Demonstration of communication skills rhetorically, interpersonally , and in writing o Self-knowledge—character, communication, ethics, innovation/creativity, skills in economics, marketing, teamwork, global awareness/world view, project planning

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott P. Schaffer, Purdue University; Margaret Huyck, Illinois Institute of Technology; William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Daniel Gandara, Illinois Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2011-1827: ASSESSING TEAMWORK AND BEST EDUCATIONALPRACTICES IN DIVERSE MULTIDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMSScott P. Schaffer, Purdue University Scott P. Schaffer is an associate professor in the Learning Design and Technology program at Purdue University where he teaches courses related to design, assessment & evaluation, and learning theory. His research focuses on team learning and the design of informal learning spaces.Margaret Huyck, Illinois Institute of Technology Professor Emeritus; Principle Investigator on NSF project involving four universities engaged in develop- ing measures for teamwork and ethical awareness, and identifying best educational practices for develop- ing those competencies among undergraduate

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

achieving their set goals; they also need to prioritize the scheduled activities, introduce changes if need be, solicit advice and assistance with the consent of the instructor, and maintain effective working relationships among the members. Instructors also monitor group progress, give feedback on how well each group is doing, report each group’s progress to the class as a whole, and insure adherence to accepted standards of: ethics, social responsibility, and safety.Success in implementing cooperative learning is attributable, in large measure, to: properplanning, efforts, dedication, and foresight of the instructor. Experience definitely is a majorfactor. A proper start for instructors wanting to

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa R. Lattuca, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Lois Calian Trautvetter, Northwestern University; Sarah L. Codd, Montana State University; David B. Knight, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Carla M. Cortes, Northwestern University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

experience. A study of the impact of the implementation of the EC2000 accreditationcriteria on a nationally representative sample of engineering programs suggests, however, thatsome knowledge and skills have been more successfully integrated in the undergraduatecurriculum than others (Lattuca, Strauss, & Volkwein, 200626; Lattuca, Terenzini,& Volkwein,200627). Following EC2000, program chairs reported the greatest changes in emphasis incommunication, teamwork, societal contexts, and ethics, with 75 to 90% of chairs indicatingsome or significant increases in emphases on these topics. About 60% of chairs reported someor a significant increase on contemporary issues. Faculty members, who reported on a singlecourse that they regularly teach

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pavlos George Mikellides, Arizona State University; Chen-Yuan Kuo, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

addition to meeting the design and problem solving outcomes of ABET Criterion 3 , PBL 7also enhances the compliance of other “process skills” requirements of ABET such as ability tofunction on multidisciplinary teams (3.d), understanding of professional and ethical responsibility (3.f)and ability to communicate effectively (3.g). A detailed discussion on using PBL to teach engineering 8design is presented in Dym, et al. . This pedagogy has also been adopted by educators in other 9countries . In most engineering programs, students take courses in their sophomore and junior years thatconcentrate mainly on engineering analysis. PBL, if used, is usually

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

C.S. Chen, Miami University; Steven Elliott, Miami University, Department of Economics; Mark Boardman, Miami University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

. By making thoughtful decisions and examining their consequences, Reflecting and Acting students may enhance personal moral commitment, enrich ethical understanding, and strengthen civic participation.More broadly, these objectives are ones that our energy group identified as important skillsneeded of professionals in the energy and energy related fields. While there are still engineers,scientists and policy wonks who sit quietly in their labs and offices thinking deep thoughts, theimpact will come from those who can critically approach challenges, work with others andeffectively communicate both the nature of that challenge and its potential solutions to a widegroup of decision makers. The

Conference Session

SE Capstone Design Projects, Part I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elisabeth W. McGrath, Stevens Institute of Technology; Susan Lowes, Institute for Learning Technologies, Teachers College/Columbia University; Chris Jurado, Stevens Institute of Technology; Alice F. Squires, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering, Systems Engineering

competenciesof communication, problem solving, systems thinking and ethics. Table 1: SPRDE-SE/PSE Competency Model 1. Technical Basis for Cost Analytical 2. Modeling and Simulation Page 22.1277.3 (13) 3. Safety Assurance 4. Stakeholder Requirements Definition (Requirements Development) 5. Requirements Analysis (Logical Analysis) 6. Architectural Design (Design Solution) 7. Implementation