Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Industrial Technology

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ranjeet Agarwala, East Carolina University; Tarek Abdel-Salam; Mohammed Faruqi, Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. Xd) An ability to apply creativity in the design of systems,components or processes. Xe) An ability to function effectively on teams. Xf) An ability to identify, analyze & solve technical problems. Xg) An ability to communicate effectively. Xh) A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage inlifelong learning.i) An ability to understand professional, ethical and socialresponsibilities.j) A respect for diversity & knowledge of contemporaryprofessional, societal & global issues. Xk) A commitment to quality, timeliness, & continuous

Conference Session

Experiential and Service Learning

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yusuf Mehta, Rowan University; Peter Mark Jansson, Rowan University; Dianne Dorland, Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

significant ethical issues because the engineer is making critical decisions based onlimited or biased information, which could lead to negative impacts and conflict. As educators,our goal is not only to train competent and creative engineers, but also to prepare citizens withtechnical training who can systematically assess the impacts of technology on local and globalpopulations, cultures and environments and appropriately implement optimal engineeringsolutions which address these considerations. Service learning activities provide a window ofopportunity for students to engage in civic duty while applying relevant engineering concepts.The College of Engineering considers service learning to be an important vehicle in theinternationalization of

Conference Session

Innovations in Mechanical Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

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

Conference Session

Programmatic Issues in Engineering Physics

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Denise Martinez, Tarleton State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Physics & Physics

Page 12.747.7The first procedure in this section ensures the curriculum is reviewed annually for the subjectarea components required by ABET (math, science, and engineering topics, plus a generaleducation component).The second procedure in this section ensures that all graduates have a capstone experienceduring, and not before, the fourth year of the curriculum. It explicitly states that the capstonedesign experience incorporates engineering standards and realistic constraints that include mostof the following considerations: economic; environmental; sustainability; manufacturability;ethical; health and safety; social; and political. It also prescribes that means of assessmentinclude, but are not limited to: student design project notebooks

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Curricula III

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Pines, University of Hartford

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

villagers would still be dependent on the handpumps. A future project could involve the harvesting of rainwater to help during these periods.Navjyoti, an NGO in New Dehli, has offered to help facilitate the project.Sophomore Design CourseThe sophomore design course is entitled “Engineering by Design.” The course provides an in-depth study of the design process that includes problem solving methodologies, evaluation ofalternate solutions, economic analysis, ethical constraints, group dynamics, and presentationtechniques. Students undertake design projects that meet these objectives with formal writtenreport and oral presentation required at the end of the semester.The University of Hartford has a relatively small engineering program that offers

Conference Session

Assessment and Evaluation in Engineering Education II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erol Ozan, East Carolina University; Mohammad Tabrizi, East Carolina University; Karl Wuensch, East Carolina University; Shahnaz Aziz, East Carolina University; Masao Kishore, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

Scholar-Teacher in the Department of Psychology at East Carolina University. His research interests include Comparative Psychology: Development, Paternal Care, & Evolution, Computing: Statistics, Instructional, and Internet Multivariate Research Design and Statistics, Social Psychology: Cross-Cultural, Jury Decisions, Ethical Ideology, and Attitudes about Animals.Shahnaz Aziz, East Carolina University Dr. Aziz, completed her Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational (I/O) psychology from Bowling Green State University. Her expertise lies in the application of psychological principles to human behavior in the workplace. In her program of research, she has mainly conducted studies in the area of

Conference Session

Non-Technical Skills in ET

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Nicholas, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Anthony Brizendine, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Ted Stilgenbauer, Fairmont State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

12.379.5Figure 1. Catawba County Magnetic Monument – Elevation View of North Monument Elevation View of North MonumentFigure 2. Catawba County Magnetic Monument – Plan View of South Monument Page 12.379.6Figure 3. Catawba County Magnetic Monument – Plan View of North MonumentFigure 4. Yadkin County Magnetic Monument – Plan View of South Monument Page 12.379.7During the execution of the project, the students’ enthusiasm and work ethic impressed not onlythe instructor but also the representative from the NCGS. The Surveying II

Conference Session

IE Curriculum Design

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abdul Kamal, Western New England College; Herb Eskot, Western New England College

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

capacity of engineersto integrate technical expertise, socio-cultural analysis and professional ethics in analyzing andsolving real-world engineering problems was investigated5.Another interdisciplinary pedagogy relating to engineering and business is a study involvingindustrial and biomedical engineering students working as a team with marketing students4. Thestudents were assigned to develop a new medical device including the phases of design,production, and marketing of the new product. The authors reported that the interdisciplinaryenvironment greatly facilitated student learning, as well as enhanced mutual accountability andmutual respect.Course SyllabusThe central points discussed in classroom were: 1. Optimal Decisions Using Marginal

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education in Engineering Technology

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jinwen Zhu, Missouri Western State University; Virendra Varma, Missouri Western State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. Interdisciplinary Fundamental CoursesC. Core Courses in mathematics from college algebra through calculus in the range of 12 to 14credit hours in addition to major courses such as, Introduction to Nanotechnology, EngineeringComputations, Materials in Nanotechnology, Nanotechnology in Engineering, and Ethical andSocial Issues in Nanotechnology (Core courses will depend on different concentrations). Fornanoelectronics, the required courses may include Introduction to Solid-State Electronics,Fundamentals of Quantum and nanoelectronics, Silicon and Advanced Material Devices, andIntroduction to Micro Electro Mechanical Systems; for materials, chemistry, and bioengineering,the required courses may include Introduction to Materials Science, Physical Chemistry

Conference Session

Capstone Design II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Wronecki, East Tennessee State University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

stage. In the course, these process stages and visual steps are used tostructure and facilitate a semester long, student-directed, teacher-facilitated design project inwhich students are asked to design an innovative, inventive, or inspirational idea. Students arefree to choose a project focus in their area of interest. Students in the Digital Media program tendto choose topics such as: character, product, and game design, and architectural, interior, andenvironmental visualization. Self motivation, individuation, and actualization are pedagogicaldrivers that dramatically improve the students’ work ethic and academic performance.ScopeThe scope of this paper is intended to provide an outline of a design process and to describevisual thinking

Conference Session

Meeting ABET Requirements

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karinna Vernaza, Gannon University; Mahesh Aggarwal, Gannon University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

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

Conference Session

Improving ME Education: Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

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

Conference Session

Improving ME Education: Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

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

Conference Session

EMD Curriculum Design

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gene Dixon, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

Management Approach, Journal of Engineering Education, July, 2001.6 Smith-Daniels, Dwight, Teaching Project Management to MBA’s: The means to How Many Ends?, Decision Line, March 1997 28(3). Downloaded from http://www.decisionsciences.org/DecisionLine/Vol 28/23_3/pom.htm on 12/28/06.7 Wilson, Vicky, Lessons in Reality: Teaching Project Management, professionalism and Ethics to Third Year IT Students, Informing Science, June 2002.8 Gray, Clifford F. and Erik W. Larson, Project Management: The Managerial Process, 3rd Ed., McGraw-Hill Irwin,New York, 2006. Page 12.1273.10 9 of

Conference Session

Development of Undergraduate Distance Education Programs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Rajala, Mississippi State University; Tom Miller, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

Continuing Professional Development

solve problems, especially those involving integrated mechatronic devices and systems, and are capable of developing, implementing and evaluating solutions via integration of their basic scientific skills, knowledge and creative thinking strategies in a qua lity committed environment. 5. To produce graduates who are able to understand and demonstrate their responsibility to their profession and society in a global, ethical and contemporary context and who are prepared for and realize the importance of life long learning.The program has had five graduating classes from 2002 – 2006 with most of its graduates hiredby firms in Western North Carolina. The curriculum requires 130 hours with nearly all of theengineering

Conference Session

Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bernd Widdig, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Jack Lohmann, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

International

ndousl ong -term engineering human resource potential, but thecount ry’ sne ar-term industrialization needs and environmental concerns demand attention. WhileChinese engineering graduates today could benefit from more innovation and creativity, theirstrong work ethic and academic skills are highly valued around the world.•Ge rma neng ine erse njoyhi ghs oci als tandi nga nda reknownf ort heir innovation, precision, andqua

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chell Roberts, Arizona State University; Darryl Morrell, Arizona State University; Mark Henderson, Arizona State University; Scott Danielson, Arizona State University; Robert Hinks, Arizona State University; Robert Grondin, Arizona State University; Thomas Sugar, Arizona State University; Chen-Yuan Kuo, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

somemeasure of resource modeling in this situation?Via our focus on the individual, we have come to know our students much better than we haveever done before. While this provides us with the knowledge to be better mentors, it alsorequires that we learn to be good mentors. It also amplifies each student’s setbacks andsuccesses.We continue to look forward to these challenges.Bibliography[1] C. Roberts, D. Morrell, R. Grondin, C.-Y. Kuo, R. Hinks, S. Danielson, and M. Henderson, Developing a Multidisciplinary Engineering Program at Arizona State University’s East Campus,” 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, Potland, June 2005.[2] William G. Perry, Jr. Forms of Intellectual and Ethical

Conference Session

Bioengineering laboratories: Bringing research into the classroom

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rupa Iyer, University of Houston (CoE)

Tagged Divisions

Biological & Agricultural

the real world. With a combination of field experience, wet and in silico labs, thestudents will gain a unique perspective on modern day science. In addition, the modular natureof this curriculum makes it very flexible to integrate it into microbiology, environmental biology,biotechnology, and chemistry.3. Project Plan Page 12.322.3Currently the biology department offers only one course, “Principles of Biotechnology” thatsurveys molecular methods used in modern biotechnology. Guest presentations on legal, ethical,medical and business aspects of biotechnology cover the relevance of biotechnology in this field.However, it does not discuss the

Conference Session

Academic Boot Camp

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tokunbo Ogunfunmi, Santa Clara University

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

Control Systems (2 units) 7. One course in Applied Ethics (or Professional Practice) (2 units)Out of a 45 units required for graduation, this MSEE core takes up 20 units. The original intent wasto ensure a breadth of knowledge of electrical engineering at the master's level. With the remainderof 25 units, the student can take courses in emphasis areas like the ones mentioned above.In the graduate curriculum, we also offer a PhD program which requires 72 units of combined thesisand courses beyond the MSEE degree.The School of Engineering graduate program was started at about 1950 nitially as an early morningand late evening professional classes for working engineers. It has since grown in size.Total current enrollment stands at about 600

Conference Session

International Engineering Education I - Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Riha, Iowa State University; Diane Rover, Iowa State University; Julia Apple-Smith, Iowa State University; James Melsa, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

International

states (p. 51) Advances in communications, travel, and economics have created a world where no country is untouched by any other. In the United States the oceans that bound our coasts Page 12.794.3 no longer insulate us from other nations. In this dynamic global economy and political environment, engineering must adjust to a new world view. We aspire to a future where engineers are prepared to adapt to changes in global forces and trends and to ethically assist the world in creating a balance in the standard of living for developing and developed countries alike.Perhaps most importantly

Conference Session

Assessment Methods

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zbigniew Prusak, Central Connecticut State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

-technical people20. Comm Diff Culture Communication with people from different cultures21. Persuade Negotiate Persuasion, negotiation22. Info Search Search for information23. Info Reduc Compil Reduction and compilation of information24. Creativity Creative thinking25. Systems Think Systems thinking26. Value Engr Value engineering27. Prof Ethics Professional ethics28. Manners Personal manners29. Work Under Press Work under pressure30. Self Learn Self learningChoice of Evaluated Learning ActivitiesMajority of these learning activities are used continuously in five courses required inManufacturing ET program at CCSU

Conference Session

Innovations in Mechanical Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jesse Maddren, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

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

Conference Session

International Engineering Education II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Freeman, Tufts University; Jonathan Crocker, Tufts University; Chris Swan, Tufts University

Tagged Divisions

International

forEngineering and Technology (ABET) requires that an engineering program must give studentsan ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams; an ability to design a system, component, orprocess to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental,social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability; an ability tounderstand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, andsocietal context; as well as a knowledge of contemporary issues1. Students traditionally do notexperience project based learning, and engineering design until their junior or senior year ofstudy.International service projects provide the opportunity for students to work together in teams

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Asa, North Dakota State University; Zhili (Jerry) Gao

Tagged Divisions

Construction

) is generally regarded as the mainstay of theABET accreditation. As per ABET accreditation requirements in the context of EC 2000,engineering programs must demonstrate that their graduates possess the following skills:“(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data(c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs(d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams(e) an ability to identify, formulates, and solve engineering problems(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility(g) an ability to communicate effectively(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of

Conference Session

Direct Measures of Student Performance

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fred Meyer, U.S. Military Academy; Stephen Bert, U. S. Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

the case of Outcome 15, this was a new additionbased on the onset of the new BOK. Additional coverage is necessary in the CE curriculum inorder to allow more reliable assessment of this outcome. In the case of Outcome 16, students atthe USMA receive extensive education on leadership and ethics outside of the academiccurriculum that must be captured and assessed separately then incorporated into the overallassessment. Also, the USMA’s automated grading system provides an option to use indicatorsfound in non-engineering courses such as Military Leadership to provide additional coverage forOutcome 16.Overall Weighted Average. The “Overall Weighted Average” column is the most important partof the table and provides a direct assessment of student

Conference Session

Who Should Teach the BOK

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Maccariella, Urban Engineers, Inc. / Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

faculty must consider the skills of the individual, and the needs of thedepartment. Sputo5 suggests that adjuncts: 1. Teach courses in applied areas of engineering design. That is, areas with low potential for research funding, thus little faculty interest. 2. Teach courses in specialized areas where no full time faculty have expertise, but where the adjunct has developed expertise over years of practice in that area. 3. Teach broad based design courses, particularly Capstone Design courses, where the adjunct’s breadth of knowledge and expertise is exactly what is needed. 4. Teach business oriented courses, such as ethics, engineering construction, and professional practice courses, where the

Conference Session

Engineering Management Program Management

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryn Abel, Stevens Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

Leader- ship Teamwork Communic- ation Skills Ethics Contem- porary Learning

Conference Session

Design Methodolgy

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Foley, U.S. Coast Guard Academy

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

time and become what is hoped to be a ‘labor of love’, with students pushing theirprojects beyond the course minimum requirements. Lectures basically follow the samesequence covering topics such as decision making methodology, specification generation,risk analysis, codes and standards, ethics, economics, etc. The difference between the twocourses is in the depth of topic coverage. IMED requiring relatively shallow coveragewith the focus being on the process steps in the design method. The senior course takesknowledge of these steps somewhat for granted and instead the focus is on increasing thedepth and scope of problem definitions, detailed analysis methods, proficiency incommunication and the size and complexity of the projects undertaken

Conference Session

Pedagogical Issues in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jitendra Tate, Texas State University-San Marcos; Vedraman Sriraman, Texas State University-San Marcos

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

helped others as well. They wereasked to write paper in their own words and refrain from cut-copy-paste. They were urged tomention each and every reference, which is part of professional ethics. They were advised to useample visual information (pictures, figures, tables, and charts) in the PowerPoint presentation. Itwas expected that each student would talk about 10 minutes. Students were advised to prepare atleast 15 slides.Research Paper – Second Progress ReportAs a second progress report students were asked to bring one page abstract, introduction,conclusions in bulleted form, and references. It is observed that students were more inclined to writein detail about manufacturing processes but were applying fewer efforts in

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Soller, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Erdogan Sener, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis

Tagged Divisions

Construction

needfor and possess the ability to pursue lifelong learning, and 5) understand professional ethical andsocial responsibilities [7]. For their semester project, students work in self-selected teams using different sets of Page 12.896.3actual project plans to develop a “project action plan.” They are assessed on this at the end of thesemester through the use of a final presentation to a panel of judges from the industry. Thestudents also complete individual assignments each of which provides support documentation forthe final presentation at the end of the semester. This paper describes the assessment methodsimplemented in the course and the