ACCE accreditation modeled curriculum has been closely integrated with theexisting CIET program within the department. The curriculum will share a common lowerdivision with the CIET program thereby allowing students to wait until the end of the sophomoreyear to declare their preferred major. In addition, the two programs will share approximately67% of their major specific courses. It is believed that this will provide UNC-Charlotte with oneof the only programs within the United States that integrates an ACCE accreditation basedconstruction management program with a TAC of ABET accredited CIET program in thismanner.1 UNC-Charlotte Office of Academic Affairs, (Retrieved 1/17/2006). UNC-Charlotte Institutional Plan 2004-2009. URL http
, telecommunications as well as other fields. Because of the rich anddiverse nature of medical information, it has created a fertile ground for innovations andapplied research particularly from the prospective of computer science and informationtechnology. Although medical informatics has been recognized as a standalone science,few colleges and universities with computer science programs have acknowledgedmedical informatics as a viable application and have recognized the importance ofincorporating medical informatics courses into their curriculum. Also, there has been nounified approach as to how topics in medical informatics should be integrated into thecurriculum. In this paper, we address the need to have a structured paradigm forembedding medical
in Electrical and ComputerEngineeringAbstractThis paper describes an NSF-sponsored department level curriculum reform project in theElectrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of Utah. The project focuseson developing system-level design projects (mostly labs, but a few software-only projects) thatintegrate ideas within a class, between classes, and in some cases between disciplines. Writtenand oral communication is also stressed throughout this program. Materials are available for useby other educators via the PI (Furse) or the website1.IntroductionThis paper reports on a department level curriculum reform project to integrate system-leveldesign projects throughout an otherwise relatively traditional undergraduate
. However, they differ in some topics such as CCNA certificate requiredetailed knowledge about Cisco Internetwork Operating System (IOS), while Network+certificate require broader knowledge about different network operating systems. The advantagesand disadvantages of integrating IT certificates in the IS curriculum along with other integrationissues have been addressed by few authors1,2,5,6.2.1 Network+The CompTIA Network+ certification is an international industry credential that validates the Page 11.787.3knowledge of networking professionals. Acquiring the Network+ certificate is equivalent to atleast nine months of experience in network support
developing world issues and technologies. Page 11.1285.8ETHOS sponsors local and state science fair awards, given to junior or high school studentswhich presents a project directly exemplifies the mission statement of the ETHOS program. Intotal, five awards have been given. ETHOS students attend the science fair, rate all projects andpresent the award to the winning student.Conclusion and RemarksThe Engineers in Technical, Humanitarian Opportunities of Service- learning (ETHOS) programis an effective pedagogy for curriculum- integrated engineering service- learning at the Universityof Dayton School of Engineering. Reflection quotes, by participating
interest include sustainability, mechanical design, appropriate technology and service-learning.Margaret Pinnell, University of Dayton Margaret Pinnell is the director for the ETHOS program and assistant professor for the Department of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Dayton. Her areas of interest include materials, materials characterization and service-learning. Page 11.1164.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 STUDENT PERSPECTIVES OF CURRICULUM-INTEGRATED INTERNATIONAL TECHNICAL IMMERSIONSabstract: The Engineers in Technical, Humanitarian
Page 11.1358.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Undergraduate Curriculum Reform in Civil Engineering by Integrating Service-Learning ProjectsAbstractAt the University of Massachusetts Lowell (UML), the goal in the Francis College ofEngineering (CoE) is to integrate service-learning into a broad array of courses so that studentswill be exposed to service-learning every semester in the core curriculum in every program in theentire CoE, an initiative supported by NSF through the Department Level Reform Program. Thispaper presents the strategy in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE) ofidentifying and implementing S-L projects as a first step towards undergraduate
projects for developing world hospitals. Page 11.799.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Integration of Diverse Laboratory Experiences throughout the Biomedical Engineering CurriculumAbstractLaboratory instruction is crucial in bioengineering curricula to introduce biological andphysiological measurements as well as to foster an understanding of the complex nature ofbiological systems. Traditionally, stand-alone bioengineering laboratory courses providedstudents an opportunity to learn the function and operation of instrumentation as well as toanalyze data by applying theories learned
ongoing vertically integrated curriculum initiative is designed to promote a learningatmosphere where faculty mentor students in a nontraditional format without increasing thenumber of course credits needed for graduation. It is intended to engage students throughouttheir undergraduate career, beginning at the sophomore level, using industry sponsored projectsthat illustrate the various stages in the operation of an “enterprise.”Introduction The development of an innovative curriculum option, the “Enterprise Program”, givesteams of students at Michigan Technological University the opportunity to participate in real-world settings to solve technology problems supplied by industry partners. The program preparesstudents for the challenges that
2006-1104: PROMOTING ACADEMIC INTEGRITY THROUGH AN ONLINEMODULEMurali Krishnamurthi, Northern Illinois University MURALI KRISHNAMURTHI is Associate Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering and Director of Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center at Northern Illinois University. His teaching and research interests include information systems, project management, optimization, simulation, and engineering ethics.Jason Rhode, Northern Illinois University JASON RHODE is the Online Technologies Coordinator at the Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center at Northern Illinois University. He has a master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction, and is currently a Ph.D
new instructional methodologies to increase student learning,engagement, and persistence in technological fieldsReferences 1. Aglan, H., Ali, S., “Hands-On Experiences: An Integral Part of Engineering Curriculum Reform”, Journal of Engineering Education, pp. 327-330, 1996. 2. Bucciarelli, L., H.H. Einstein, P.T. Terenzini and A.D. Walser , “ECSEL/MIT Engineering Education Workshop ’99: A Report with Recommendations”, Journal of Engineering Education, pp. 141-150. 2000. Page 11.837.93. Hamlin, B., Hertel, J., “More than Mousetraps: Data Collection, Modeling, and Testing – A scalable and affordable solution for freshman
theseinstitutions was charged with developing innovative curricula in an effort to enhance theexperiences of students at the freshman and sophomore levels in an attempt to increase students’interest in the science and engineering fields and improve retention beyond the sophomore year.One of the most reported curricular changes involves the careful integration of several courseswithin the discipline and across several disciplines. This was prompted mainly by the belief thatstudents’ understanding of the subject matters and their interest in engineering are greatlyimproved once they realize why the courses are important and how they are related to each other.The Integrated Engineering program introduced at Southern Utah University is based upon adifferent
, universities beganparticipating in academic initiatives permitting them to use enterprise software from leadingvendors (such as SAP and Oracle) in various courses. While ERP systems were recognized as ameans of curriculum integration in business schools, curriculum changes have primarilyaddressed the technology rather than the new opportunities for linking functional areas andprocesses6,11,15. The focus in IE on process13 and on identifying opportunities for improvementsuggests that IE graduates can play a key role in helping organizations to effectively use ERPdata and systems. The IE curriculum should offer opportunities to practice data-based decision-making with an enterprise focus. The framework we propose addresses this need, not just for IE
Integrating Asynchronous Digital Design into the Undergraduate Computer Engineering Curriculum Scott C. Smith University of Missouri – Rolla Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering 133 Emerson Electric Co. Hall, 1870 Miner Circle, Rolla, MO 65409 Phone: (573) 341-4232, Fax: (573) 341-4532, E-mail: smithsco@umr.edu Website: www.ece.umr.edu/~smithscoAbstractThe development of synchronous circuits currently dominates the semiconductor designindustry. However, there are major limiting factors to the synchronous, clocked approach,including the
2006-1997: INTRODUCTION OF CONTEMPORARY ENGINEERING ETHICSISSUES IN A FRESHMAN ENGINEERING COURSEJenny Lo, Virginia Tech Jenny Lo is an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. She is the co-coordinator of the first semester engineering course and is interested in curriculum development, engineering ethics, and undergraduate research efforts.Vinod Lohani, Virginia Tech Vinod Lohani is an associate professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. He is the co-coordinator of the first semester engineering course and has multiple interests including international collaborations, curricular reform, and development of lab experiences for
2006-345: A DESCRIPTION OF AN INTEGRATED CAPSTONE PROJECT TEAMWITH ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY STUDENTSFrancis Di Bella, Northeastern UniversityJerome Tapper, Northeastern UniversityJoel Weinstein, Northeastern University Prof. Weinstein is the Program coordinator for the Computer engineering technology unit at Northeastern University.Len Dowd, Northeastern University Prof.Dowd is the Electrical Engineering Technology program coordinator at Northeastern University and specializes in electrical power engineering. He has over 30 years experience with the Boston Edison company before joining Northeastern University in 1995.Randy August, Northeastern University Randy
integration of product/tool design andmanufacturing to which manufacturing engineering technology students are not commonlyexposed[6][7]. Basic FEA concepts and machining process modeling with FEA were addedinto this upper level manufacturing course and enabled students to make the connectionamong physics, static/dynamics, and material courses in the curriculum in an integratedlearning environment.Knowledge on new technologies including FEA and DFM were covered in this course.Projects utilizing emerging technologies such as cutting process modeling with FEA, CNC(computer numerical control) verification with VeriCut® software helped students “recognizetheir need for an ability to engage in lifelong learning”, which is emphasized in AccreditationBoard
Curriculum Development for an Interdisciplinary Manufacturing Engineering ProgramAbstractThis paper outlines the curriculum development effort for improving the interdisciplinaryengineering program at the University of Missouri-Rolla (UMR). UMR currently offerstwo BS degree option programs in manufacturing, one in Mechanical Engineering andthe other in Engineering Management, and MS degree programs in manufacturing arealso offered. As the manufacturing engineering program is relatively expensive to run,especially the manufacturing laboratories, a strategy to integrate various campusresources in materials and processes on campus to improve the curriculum has beenimplemented. The collaborations with manufacturing companies and
design efficient digital circuits. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers(IEEE) recommends that low-power digital circuit design be taught in the undergraduatecurriculum for electrical and computer engineers5. Some institutions have begun to incorporatelow power digital circuits into the electrical/ computer engineering curriculum, but their methods Page 11.803.2of implementation have added to the course load of the undergraduates and are all optional. KingFahd University of Petroleum and Minerals in Saudi Arabia has developed a senior level course,EE 415 - Analog Integrated Circuits Analysis And Design, in which a major part of
of the National Science Foundation The authors are gratefulfor the support obtained from NSF to further engineering education.Bibliography1 Barrows, H.S., “A taxonomy of problem-based learning methods”. Medical Education, 1986. 20: p. 481-486.2 Altmans,C. Turns,J., Mabbering,F. “Integrating Knowledge Across the Curriculum”, 29th ASEE/IEEE Frountiers in Education Conference, 0-7803-5643-8/99 San Juan, Puerto Rico, Nov 19993 NSF, Restructuring Engineering Education: A Focus on Change, 1995, Division of Undergraduate Education, Directorate for Education and Human Resources, National Science Foundation: Washington, D.C4 NRC, Engineering Eduation: Designing an Adaptive System. 1995, Washington, D.C.: National Academy Press.5
2006-915: TEACHING DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS WITH AN ENGINEERINGFOCUSStephen Pennell, University of Massachusetts-Lowell Stephen Pennell is a Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Lowell.Peter Avitabile, University of Massachusetts-Lowell Peter Avitabile is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department and the Director of the Modal Analysis and Controls Laboratory at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. He is a Registered Professional Engineer with a BS, MS and Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering and a member of ASEE, ASME, IES and SEM.John White, University of Massachusetts-Lowell John R. White is a Professor in the
2006-1353: JITT IN AN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CLASSNancy Denton, Purdue University NANCY L. DENTON, P.E. CVS 3 Nancy L. Denton is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University and associate department head. She teaches courses in basic mechanics, controls, and machinery diagnostics. She has held a number of positions within ASEE. She is also active in the Vibration Institute, serving on its certification examination committee and corresponding ISO standards group.Heather Cooper, Purdue University HEATHER L. COOPER, P.E. Heather L. Cooper is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University. She teaches courses in thermal science and
2006-1914: AN INTEGRATED CIVIL AVIATION ENGINEERING EDUCATIONPARADIGMJiasheng Zhang, Northwestern Polytechnical University ZHANG JIASHENG, born in March, 1966, graduated from Northwestern Polytechnical University in 1989 with a master degree in aircraft engineering and from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA, in 2002 with a master degree of management in science and technology. Now teaching in Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, China Page 11.195.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 An integrated civil aviation engineering education paradigmIntroductionInstead of operating
. Most importantly, this approach can marginalize ethics as side-topic,and not an integral or important part of engineering study from the students’ view.The ME faculty have chosen to spread ethics instruction throughout curriculum, takingadvantage of the existing Professional Component sequence. With this approach the studentswill hopefully perceive ethics as a common attribute of good engineering practice. In addition,instruction and student expectations can rise with progress through curriculum.The rising expectations can follow Benjamin Bloom’s taxonomy for categorizing levels ofstudent learning [8]: Knowledge: The student is capable of recalling words, facts, and principles
Education. She taught in several schools before starting employment with Page 11.1448.1 Micron Technology as a Training Specialist and is now in the K-12 outreach.© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Where the Girls Are: Applying an Integrated Marketing Approach to Attract Girls into Engineering ProgramsAbstractThe steady national decline in women engineering students persists despite a plethora ofprograms and camps at engineering colleges around the country aimed at attracting girls intoengineering and technical fields.1 Discussions about this decline often suggest that influentialcultural
broader influence of this course onthe environmental engineering curriculum has not been fully assessed. However, immediatebenefits include allowance for more design in the biochemical treatment and hazardous wastetreatment courses. In addition, by revisiting many of these topics (Table 5) in subsequentcourses, students experience a period of growth and reflection followed by a period of learning ata higher level in the cognitive domain. Because the course is somewhat new (developed in 2003) our assessment reveals thatrevisions are required. For example, following the spring 2005 semester, course outcome (j)received an assessment score of amber (scale: green, amber, or red) because many students feltlost at the beginning of the lab period
. However, implementing asustainable model of service learning in engineering is very different from industry-basededucation, and faces serious challenges.Cal Poly Pomona has recently established an Engineering Service Learning Institute (ESLI) withNSF support to integrate service learning in engineering curriculum. This paper focuses onservice learning as an effective pedagogy to provide authentic learning experiences, discusses theprojects implemented at Cal Poly Pomona and the engineering service learning course content.IntroductionCommunity-based Service learning1-7 is a pedagogy that provides students with opportunities tolearn, develop, and reflect through active participation and thoughtfully organized communityinvolvement. It enhances the
Ergonomics. Dr. Koubek received his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University. Page 11.954.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 THE NEW CURRICULUM IN INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING AT THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITYIntroduction Even though the old curriculum in Industrial Engineering at Penn StateUniversity covers basic tools an industrial engineer should possess, broader applicabilityof these tools in areas such as service processes was not very well covered in thiscurriculum. Based on the feedback received from the current students and alumni, thedepartment faculty decided to modify the
2006-371: AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO A ONE-SEMESTER SHIP DESIGNEXPERIENCE AT USCGATodd Taylor, U.S. Coast Guard AcademyKurt Colella, U.S. Coast Guard Academy CAPT Colella joined the USCGA faculty in 1988. He earned his B.S. in Ocean Engineering from USCGA in 1981. He received MS degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1985. In 1997 he earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Connecticut. He has been a registered Professional Engineer in the State of New Hampshire since 1991. At the Coast Guard Academy, he has taught a variety of courses in ship design, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics
; • An integration of basic math and science onto themselves, but most importantly, intertwining the theory to serve engineering principles and engineering applications; • Proper connectivity between pre-college math & science with their counterparts in first year engineering; • A vertical integration of the curriculum so that multiple objectives within the same course and time period can be achieved, i.e., lower–division students no longer face a set of isolated individual courses but rather a vertically integrated package that would be team developed and team taught; • Emphasis on inquiry-based learning and pedagogies of engagement with less dependence