Conference Session

Assessment and Accreditation in Engineering Management

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maxwell Reid, Auckland University of Technology

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

codes, data bases and literature, design andconduct experiments to provide valid. The Education Act of 1989 requires teaching inbachelor degree programmes by staff mainly engaged in research, with an emphasis on thegeneral principles and basic knowledge as the basis for self-directed work and learning2.Accreditation is confirmation that an institution or registered provider has shown it is capableof delivering an approved course. . Courses leading to degrees approved by NZQA may onlybe delivered by providers accredited to do so by the New Zealand Qualifications authority(NZQA). The AUT degree programmes conform to the NZQA definitions of a degree in sofar as that our graduates of a Bachelors degree programme are able to: 1. Demonstrate

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Education and K-12

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eva Andrijcic, University of Virginia

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Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

AC 2012-3189: GOT RISK? THE ROLE OF RISK ANALYSIS IN HIGHSCHOOL EDUCATIONMs. Eva Andrijcic, University of Virginia Eva Andrijcic is a third-year Ph.D. student at the Department of Systems and Information Engineering at the University of Virginia. Page 25.675.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Got Risk? The Role of Risk Analysis in High School Education




1. IntroductionThe purpose of this paper is to focus on an important aspect of systems engineering, namely riskassessment and management, and to present a case study of a class in which high school studentswere

Conference Session

Research Projects, Course Development, and Industry Issues

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John W Pritchard, Iowa State University; Mani Mina, Iowa State University

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Systems Engineering

systems design, and embedded systems design through critical thinking,creativity, innovation, and discovery. The design of this lab is illustrated in Figure 1 below. Systems Level Thinking and Synthesis Analysis Experimentation Interpretation Synthesis Figure 1: General block diagram of lab design Page 25.688.3This diagram shows how each concept is developed (bold arrows) and integrated (dashedarrows) into the lab. Systems level thinking is the main theme and serves as the foundationlearning mechanism that supports and feeds the other concepts

Conference Session

Student Development and Assessment in IE Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mahesh C. Aggarwal, Gannon University; Karinna M. Vernaza, Gannon University

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

. Universities must continue to take an active role tostrengthen and grow these partnerships which provide benefits to all involved. Thispaper will focus on models established at a medium size Master’s I Institution. GannonUniversity has established programs in collaboration with local industry that have provento achieve the following objectives: (1) to establish an academia-industry collaborativegraduate program and a Graduate Research Program (GRP), (2) to demonstrate theeffectiveness of programs as a strategy to build up a talent pool of engineeringprofessionals, and (3) to extend the pipeline for engineering professionals who enterexisting leadership programs at local industries.This paper presents general models by which universities approach these

Conference Session

Integrating Research

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kellie Grasman, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Suzanna Long, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Sean Michael Schmidt, Missouri University of Science & Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

instructor-directed environments. While generalized results, these findingsencouraged the Instructor’s hybrid/buffet approach to the course.In order to offer students a buffet of learning resources, a variety of course components wereutilized. The course components were categorized as: 1. Online Resources a. Instructor-Created Modules, consisting of Introduction videos with learning objectives, Lessons in both PowerPoint™ and video form, and Example problem videos. b. WileyPLUS3, the online learning environment associated with Principles of Engineering Economic Analysis 5e by White, Case and Pratt4, consisting of a digital copy of the text as well as Reading and graded Practice

Conference Session

Technology and Equipment to Improve IE Instruction

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard A. Pitts Jr., Morgan State University

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

. These environments are generally automated, complex systems withcomponents such as conveyors, computer-numerically controlled (CNC) machine workstations,automated guided vehicles (AGVs), and robots. Industrial automation can be classified into threeclasses: (1) fixed automation, (2) programmable automation, and (3) flexible automation. Withfixed automation, specially designed equipment is utilized to produce a single product only.Programmable automation uses equipment to make batches of products at a time. Once a singlebatch is finished, the equipment can be reprogrammed to make another batch of products. Onthe other hand, flexible automation allows for the manufacture of different parts to be made atthe same time within the same manufacturing

Conference Session

Capstone Design Projects and Courses

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele Miller, Michigan Technological University; John K. Gershenson, Michigan Technological University; Amilcar Alejandro Rincon-Charris, Inter American University of Puerto Rico, Bayamon; Carlos A. Alvarado, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico; Jose A. Rojas, Universidad del Turabo

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Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

done, mostly by teams composed of electrical and mechanicalengineering students.One of the co-authors from a collaborating mainland university previously developed modularcourse content of this type. This systems engineering based multi-disciplinary course, depictedin Figure 1, incorporates best practices in content and structure.1,2 It had not been tested inwidespread implementation previously. The course was designed to be modular so that relevantmodules could be selected, allowing programs to adapt the content to their course requirements.This flexibility accommodates the different course durations, project team sizes, and engineeringdisciplines. The course includes detailed instructional material for each project step shown in thefigure

Conference Session

Methods, Cases, and Directions

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph C. Hartman, University of Florida

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

thismaterial can be covered in a large-class setting, including how it can be examined. Our datasuggests that spreadsheets must be incorporated into quizzes and or examinations in order toassess student abilities in these areas. Thus, while our teaching has evolved to includespreadsheets, so must our examination procedures.IntroductionCapital investments require analyses by engineers with tools and insight into whether theinvestment is sound. The field of engineering economy provides these tools. In order to make asound decision, a three-phase approach to evaluate the risk of a project is necessary: 1. Identify the risk, or risks, of an investment project. 2. Analyze the identified risk(s) of the project. 3. Assess how the identified risks

Conference Session

Methods, Cases, and Directions

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pil-Won On, University of Missouri, Columbia; Luis Occena, University of Missouri

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

experienced a dramaticdifference from receiving appropriate instructional design and development support. Table 1summarizes the path of transformation reflected on the instructor’s perspectives. It highlights 10key features which demonstrate significant difference that the instructor perceived during the Page 25.787.2transformation. Key Features Before Receiving After Working with Instructional Support Instructional Designer 1 Course layout Unit based (6 units) Weekly topic based (15 main

Conference Session

Research Projects, Course Development, and Industry Issues

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Travis P, Dunn, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Joseph M. Sussman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Naomi E. G. Stein, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; David Louis Uniman, Steer Davies Gleave

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Systems Engineering

more on the network level).CLIOS Process. Although engineering systems and systems thinking have been around forseveral decades, they continue to evolve and provide new insights into system behavior, which isoften counter-intuitive and difficult to predict. There is an expansive literature capturingadvances made with regards to systems thinking, all providing reasonable frameworks forunderstanding and approaching large transport problems like those tackled by the course (see,e.g., 1, 2, 3, 4). For the course at hand, the CLIOS Process was chosen because it is accessible,familiar, and has been previously tested using examples from the transportation field, which wasparticularly useful for the subject being taught (5).The CLIOS Process has been

Conference Session

Instructional Design

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Naveen Seth, New Community College at CUNY; Donald P. O'Keefe, Farmingdale State College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

are shown below b in Tabble 1, reprodduced from thhe Bureau oofLabor Staatistics.Table 1 Page 25.800.5 urse schedulling softwaree, MS Projecct is used to expose the cclass to project managemIn the cou mentmethods such as Gan ntt Charts an nd Critical Paath Method ((CPM). Thee “Commerccial ConstrucctionProject Plan” P is a tem mplate availaable on the website w that iincludes the sequenced aactivities

Conference Session

Innovations in the IE Curriculum

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ana Vila-Parrish, North Carolina State University; Dianne Raubenheimer, Meredith College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

approach that integrates project management methods andtools with Lean-Six Sigma methods. An additional objective of this research is to develop abetter understanding of the unique aspects of the engineering problem solving process. Weassessed the student’s problem solving strategies, products, and design process reflections usingWolcott’s “Steps for Better Thinking” rubric 1.IntroductionCapstone courses give students the opportunity to solve large, unstructured problems in aclassroom setting. These team-based projects mimic the industrial setting that most students willenter upon graduation. Throughout the capstone experience students find themselves faced withcomplexities not found in a traditional course, especially when the projects are

Conference Session

Assessment and Accreditation in Engineering Management

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pawel Pawlewski, Poznan University of Technology; Zbigniew J. Pasek, University of Windsor

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

also participate in project competitions. The best projects can also be accepted as undergraduate theses (required for completionof the Stage 1 degree, equivalent to BEng) and can also be continued in the 3rd course of thesequence, focused on application of optimization techniques. This course is offered to 4thyear students in the first year of their master’s program. It focuses on the supply chains andlogistic processes, assessment of their performance, lifecycle analysis and management. Thestudent group project will be carried out in an industrial setting, dealing with real-lifeassignments. The fourth course focused on the service engineering concepts and still in the planningphase, is intended to integrate knowledge acquired by the

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Curriculum and Programs

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Regina Ruby Clewlow, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Afreen Siddiqi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Joseph M. Sussman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

problems faced by society.1. IntroductionMany students are attracted to engineering in order to solve important real-world problems.However, during the first two years of engineering education, the majority of students findthemselves in courses focused on the fundamentals of math and science, with little or noapparent connection to the real-world issues they care deeply about. Through their undergraduateexperience, most engineering students develop a deep understanding in a specific engineeringdiscipline. However, they often have very limited opportunity to learn about and analyzecomplex sociotechnical systems (e.g. energy systems, transportation networks, etc.) – engineeredsystems that are the focus of many critical global challenges.The most

Conference Session

Capstone Design Projects and Courses

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael W. Prairie, Norwich University; Ronald Lessard, Norwich University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

course in the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) program atthe authors’ institution had been based on a traditional Engineering Design Process (EDP) that isoutlined below in Table 1. This classical approach is appropriate for developing components andsmall systems, but a need to prepare students to manage the development of larger systems withmore complexity was recognized, so a Systems Engineering (SE) framework was sought for thecapstone course. Furthermore, the diversity of projects undertaken by the students oftenprecluded a common process for the entire senior class to follow, leaving each advisor to managetheir teams independently. The SE framework appeared to have a broad enough applicability tobring the projects back into a more

Conference Session

Integrating Research

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alison M. Knight, Mayo Clinic; Gillian M. Nicholls, University of Alabama, Huntsville; Paul J. Componation, University of Alabama, Huntsville

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

industrial and systems engineering and engineering manage- ment and a 2009-10 Gray Faculty Fellow at the University of Alabama, Huntsville. Her research interests are in applying statistical analysis and optimization to supply chain management, transportation man- agement, and engineering education. She holds a B.S. in industrial engineering (Lehigh University), a master’s in business administration (Penn State University), a M.S. in industrial engineering (University of Pittsburgh), and a Ph.D. in industrial engineering (University of Pittsburgh). Address: N149 Technol- ogy Hall, The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, AL 35899; Phone: (+1) 256-824-6637; Fax: (+1) 256-824-6733; Email: gillian.nicholls

Conference Session

Research Projects, Course Development, and Industry Issues

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Douglas Brown, Middle Tennessee State University; Saleh M. Sbenaty, Middle Tennessee State University

Tagged Divisions

Systems Engineering

wireless access point (WAP) for 802.11 B/G access for wireless enabled devices (laptops, PDAs, etc). The specifications for this router (hardware only) are found in [1]. Sierra Wireless PinPoint X Modem – this ruggedized cellular modem is used as a Wide Area Network, WAN, (internet) connection endpoint for the ambulance as well as transmitting the GPS location of the ambulance to assist in computer aided dispatching. The specifications of this modem are listed in [2]. Specifications of the GPS collection & transmittal capabilities and configuration are listed in [3]. Sierra Wireless RJ11 Analog to IP Gateway – this device is used to simulate Local Exchange Carrier, LEC, “dial-tone” to an EKG device (Medtronics LP12

Conference Session

Capstone Design Projects and Courses

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tim L. Brower, University of Colorado, Boulder

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

build a water tower structure that wouldbe used in succeeding courses to demonstrate student understanding of potential energy to kineticenergy conversion. Its components were loosely based on the tower described in the nowobsolete National Hydro Power Contest.1 Future smaller-scale “systems engineering” projectswill have the students design and build water-turbine devices that can be attached to the watertower and used in the measurement and demonstration of power.Background/DiscussionIn this paper systems engineering is defined as an interdisciplinary collaborative approach todesign that integrates various engineering specialties into the goal of realizing complexproducts or processes, however, the term “systems engineering” means different

Conference Session

Instructional Design

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

K.J. Rogers, University of Texas, Arlington; Melanie L. Sattler, University of Texas, Arlington; Andrea M. Graham, University of Texas, Arlington; Stephen P. Mattingly, University of Texas, Arlington

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

25.1505.2IntroductionSustainability has been identified as one of the global grand challenges of the 21st century. Inorder for future generations to enjoy a satisfactory quality of life, the current generation mustfind ways to meet humanity's needs for energy, shelter, food and water in ways that areenvironmentally, economically, and socially sustainable.Sustainable engineering may be defined as engineering for human development that meets theneeds of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their ownneeds.1 Due to population growth and expanded global development, the next generation ofengineers must be able to design with fewer resources for a wider variety and greater number ofend users.2 According to National Academy of Engineering (NAE

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Curriculum and Programs

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alice F. Squires, Stevens Institute of Technology; Timothy L.J. Ferris, University of South Australia; Joseph J. Ekstrom, Brigham Young University; Mary D. VanLeer, Perceptive-Systems; Garry Roedler, Lockheed Martin

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Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

assessing developedcurriculum. This paper is focused on the process that has been used to date to develop theCorBoK recommendations presented in GRCSE.IntroductionThe Body of Knowledge and Curriculum to Advance Systems Engineering (BKCASE™) projectis developing two major products for the systems engineering community: a Guide to theSystems Engineering Body of Knowledge (SEBoK)2 [see sebokwiki.org] and a GraduateReference Curriculum for Systems Engineering (GRCSE™)1. GRCSE is being developed toassist in improving existing or developing new graduate programs in systems engineering. Thegoal of GRCSE is to provide a curriculum framework to institutions for developing andcommunicating their system engineering graduate program content, leading to a more

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Education and K-12

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pablo Biswas, Texas A&M International University; Runchang Lin, Texas A&M International University; Ramesh Hanumanthgari, Texas A&M International University; Sri Bala Vojjala

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

arestudying in various degree programs of science, engineering, education, and business. Theenrollment data indicates that the 90% of the students are Hispanic and over 50% of them arefirst-generation of college students. Therefore, a significant number of first-generation collegestudents do not get the academic support from their family members. Table 1 represents theenrollment data based on students’ profiles from fiscal year 2008 to 2011. Therefore, the studentsneed to rely on the teachers and mentors for their success in their college career. Page 25.457.2 Table 1. Enrollment statistics based on students’ profile

Conference Session

Integrating Research

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen M. Bursic, University of Pittsburgh

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

higher education and while somemay argue that the use of this type of technology results in more “entertainment” than inincreasing learning, many improvements to the classroom environment, learning, and assessmenthave been identified and reported. Kay and LeSage did a review of 67 peer-reviewed papers Page 25.479.2related to the benefits and challenges associated with ARSs.1 They found that while much of theresearch has focused on issues such as whether clickers increase student attendance, attentionlevels, and engagement in the classroom many studies have also looked at learning benefitsincluding whether student performance has increased. Other

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Education and K-12

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Reid Bailey, University of Virginia; Joanne Bechta Dugan, University of Virginia; Alexandra Coso Strong, Georgia Institute of Technology; Matthew E. McFarland, University of Virginia

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Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

associated with systems engineering.In particular, the LEP is an interdisciplinary program between Systems Engineering (SYS) andElectrical and Computer Engineering (ECE). Table 1 highlights how different, yetcomplementary, the two majors are. Table 1 Systems Engineering and Electrical and Computer Engineering Majors Systems Engineering Majors ECE MajorsThe Systems Engineering undergraduate The Electrical and Computer Engineeringdegree at East Central State University is undergraduate degrees at East Central Statefocused on applying systems thinking to University are focused on the analysis andprojects and programs that involve technology, design of ECE

Conference Session

Assessment and Accreditation in Engineering Management

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David S. Cochran, Southern Methodist University and Meijo University; Makoto Kawada, Meijo University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

theunderstanding gained during a system design and learning process.IntroductionCollective System Design (CSD) is an enterprise and manufacturing system design,implementation and management methodology. CSD is being developed in response toproblems that many enterprises face in implementing and sustaining the Toyota ProductionSystem, Lean and Lean-Six Sigma. Evidence in the application of lean as it is being taught andimplemented today is that “lean” is sustained in just five percent of the applications after threeyears [1, 2].The lessons learned in developing the CSD approach are the result of many years of systemsengineering, implementation and management experience. Enterprise and manufacturing systemdesign is an emerging discipline as it addresses the

Conference Session

Innovations in the IE Curriculum

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heidi A. Taboada, University of Texas, El Paso; Jose F. Espiritu, University of Texas, El Paso

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

variety of disciplines. It hasbeen found that multi-disciplinary approaches to research and education are essential tounderstanding and resolving complex environmental and social issues. Through BGREEN,students will experience that most real problems are not defined within a single domain but theycross disciplines. This paper highlights the education component of BGREEN and shows howindustrial engineering departments can broaden and strengthen their research areas through thetype of multi-disciplinary research performed under this project. The paper also shows how theBGREEN model can be easily replicated at other institutions.1. Introduction Today’s energy challenges stem from an unsustainable energy infrastructure, largelydependent on fossil

Conference Session

Methods, Cases, and Directions

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bidhan C. Roy, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Osama M. Jadaan, University of Mount Union; Mitchell Dean Cornelius, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

studies in mechanical engineering and complete research within the biological and nanoscience area of interest. Page 25.77.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Big money in an infinitesimal world - A nanotechnology module within the current course in Engineering Economy Mitchell Cornelius1, Bidhan Roy2, Osama Jadaan2 1 Department of Mechanical Engineering, 2 Department of General Engineering University of Wisconsin – Platteville, 1 University Plaza, Platteville, Wisconsin 53818, USAAbstract: For the past couple of years, the

Conference Session

Research Projects, Course Development, and Industry Issues

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wolter J. Fabrycky PE P.E., Virginia Tech and Academic Applications International

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Systems Engineering

ASEE. 1Material in the cited ASEE paper of 2010 is extended herein by addressing several topicsgermane to the purpose of this prospectus. These topics are abstracted below, together with acompact statement of the reason for giving them special visibility:1. A definition and description of Systems Engineering - Any reference to SE should be accompanied with some explanation about what the author believes SE to be. This is essential for effective communication due to difficulties arising from the numerous and varied views and interdisciplinary nature of the field.2. An analysis of Systems Engineering degree programs - Degree programs in SE occur at all levels and in various configurations. A discussion about SE degrees should

Conference Session

Innovations in the IE Curriculum

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Denise H. Bauer, University of Idaho, Moscow; Jessica L. Heier Stamm, Kansas State University; Lesley Strawderman, Mississippi State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

how to effectively deliver andmanage these courses. According to Farr et al.3, a successful capstone design course is one inwhich students utilize a variety of analytical tools, function in a team-based environment, solve areal-world problem, work to close any non-technical competency gaps, and follow a total designprocess. Many of these essential course features are echoed by Beyerlein et al.,1 includingfocusing on not only the solutions students develop through a capstone design course, but alsohow each student develops individually. To this end, it becomes important to structure coursesthat support not only program curriculum and educational objectives,5 but also the professionaldevelopment needs for each student.1One of the primary ways

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Curriculum and Programs

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kahina Lasfer, Stevens Institute of Technology; Arthur Pyster, Stevens Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

hiringfull-time NTTF. A comprehensive survey and other sources were used to gather data from all 30existing graduate SCSE programs nationwide. Key findings are: (1) fewer than 50% of SCSEprograms hire full-time NTTF and among them, the majority of the programs (65%) have fewerthan four full-time NTTF; (2) 24% of the total faculty employed by SCSE programs in 2010 arefull-time NTTF and most of them (67%) spend the majority of their time teaching; (3) allrespondents (65% response rate) who hire full-time NTTF identified industrial experience as themost attractive reason for hiring them; (4) close to 58% of the respondents use a formal search tohire full-time NTTF, while the rest rely on personal and institutional networks andrecommendations; and (5

Conference Session

Capstone Design Projects and Courses

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benito Flores, Universidad de Monterrey

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Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

varied among them.Some had very highly articulated courses, while others, though they claimed to offer formalcapstone courses, used only a few elements. Table 1 lists some of those good practices andthe usage percentage amount the seven institutions. TABLE 1 – CHARACTERISTICS PRESENT IN CAPSTONE COURSES IN DIFFERENT INSTITUTIONS % of seven institutions CAPSTONE COURSE CHARACTERISTICS Present A (consulting) team is created 86 An intervention proposal is documented 43 A defined methodological focus for the intervention is