Conference Session

Classroom Engagement

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brianno Coller, Northern Illinois University; David Shernoff, Northern Illinois University

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Educational Research and Methods

problems. And they may be sufficient for earning apassing grade in the course. However, when large numbers of students flounder on open-endedproblems that require deeper understanding of the material, it becomes clear that the educationalprocess is not working.Cognition research2,13,15 has addressed situations such as these in which students are faced withtasks that do not have apparent meaning or logic. For students to “learn with understanding,”they need to “take time to explore underlying concepts and to generate connections to other[knowledge] they possess.”2 For several years, our teaching strategy has focused on givingstudents first-hand experiences with electric motors and balancing devices in the laboratory. Wehad students generate

Conference Session

Signal Processing Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hanjun Xian, Purdue University; Krishna Madhavan, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

teachingin the laboratory more interesting2 and engaging3. Furthermore, sensor science helps preparestudents with a foundation of instrumentation technology for the measurement and control ofindustrial processes4. Despite the above efforts to produce a prevailing culture of sensingscience, the vast majority of engineering students very rarely have access to a large number ofreal-world sensors within the classrooms. A lack of effective ways to incorporate large-scalesensor data into engineering curricula retards students’ development of problem solving skills in Page 15.1059.2a real-world contexts.In this paper, we propose a new approach to

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dmitriy Garmatyuk, Miami University

AC 2010-1862: PROJECT-BASED INTRODUCTORY ELECTROMAGNETICSCOURSE FOCUSED ON INCREASING STUDENTS’ INTEREST ANDMOTIVATIONDmitriy Garmatyuk, Miami University Page 15.995.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Project-Based Introductory Electromagnetics Course Focused on Increasing Students’ Interest and MotivationAbstract This paper discusses course material being designed under the National ScienceFoundation’s (NSF) Course, Curriculum and Laboratory Improvement (CCLI) grant # 0632842“Developing Leadership and Innovation in Engineering Students Through UndergraduateCourses in Applied Electromagnetics Built Upon Novel Educational Concept” to

Conference Session

Web-based Learning in ECE

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dale Buechler, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

StudyOne problem area for many engineering students has been the transition from introductoryclasses where the laboratory projects follow a set procedure to design classes where studentslearn to apply what they have learned in class to new situations and learn to create designs tomeet project specifications. This process is difficult for many students because there is not justone correct answer and the design process involves trade-offs. The traditional education processfor upper-level engineering students is based on continuous feedback to correct student errors Page 15.257.3and answer student questions. This poses a significant problem for

Conference Session

International Initiatives, Partnerships,Teaching Strategies, and Collaborative Networks

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Esteban Rodriguez-Marek, Eastern Washington University; Min-Sung Koh, Eastern Washington University; Michael Brzoska, Eastern Washington University; Claudio Talarico, Eastern Washington University

Tagged Divisions

International

culminating class, involving a major designexperience. Students participating in the 1+2+1 program are assumed to arrive with thefollowing coursework already completed in their home universities: • 1 year of Calculus • 1 year of Calculus-based Physics, including laboratories • 1 quarter of Chemistry, including laboratory • Page 15.60.6 1 quarter of computer programmingWith those prerequisites, students are in line with Sophomore level students at the University,allowing them to delve directly into the technical portion of the curriculum. A sample course ofstudy is shown in Table 1. Note that students take their

Conference Session

New Instrumentation Ideas

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Madhumi Mitra, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Xavier Henry, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Dayvon Green, Morgan State University

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation

mechatronic systems, precision agriculture and remote sensing. Dr. Nagchaudhuri received his bachelors degree from Jadavpur University in Calcutta, India with a honors in Mechanical Engineering in 1983, thereafter, he worked in a multinational industry for 4 years before joining Tulane University as a graduate student in the fall of 1987. He received his M.S. degree from Tulane University in 1989 and Ph.D. degree from Duke University in 1992.Madhumi Mitra, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore Madhumi Mitra is a Associate Professor in the Department of Natural Science at University of Maryland Eastern Shore(UMES). She serves as the Director of Marine Ecology and Paleontology Laboratory and the

Conference Session

Online and Web-based Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Lesko, East Carolina University; John Pickard, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

environments provide users with a new sense of 'Data-in-Depth'".16 This sectiondescribes considerations made in preparation for a series of virtual classroom designs; it alsoincorporates some of the early virtual classroom and laboratory spaces developed within a newlyestablished virtual campus. Once these spaces are built, class sessions are being conducted andthe students are surveyed. It should be noted at this point, that most of this section is based onresearch observation and will require further case analysis to validate site building trends andtendencies.The development of Web 3-D virtual world spaces for academic use presents unique challengesfor both academics and their students. To present course content in more effective ways firstrequires

Conference Session

Experiences in Teaching Energy Courses

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Narayanan Komerath, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

solar-powered multifunctional adopted in MRES is that small devices cannot in the near remote laboratory. Courtesy NASA term achieve thermodynamic efficiencies of scale thatlarge, utility-scale power generators can achieve. However, efficiencies of scale do arisefrom mass production and iterative refinement, once a critical number of systems have beenadopted by users worldwide. In addition, MRES devices enjoy the immense untappedpotential of having a few billion human brains attending to them. This advantage puts MRESahead of the best “artificial intelligence” that can be programmed into space resourceextractors. In the long term, the best technologies and the vast experience of innovation fromboth application areas can help boost both

Conference Session

Student Engagement in ECE

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cordelia Brown, Purdue University; Yung-Hsiang Lu, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

AC 2010-1820: INTEGRATION OF REAL WORLD TEAMING INTO APROGRAMMING COURSECordelia Brown, Purdue UniversityYung-Hsiang Lu, Purdue University Page 15.785.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Integration of Real World Teaming Into A Programming CourseAbstractHistorically, teaming experiences for engineering students has primarily been found infirst year engineering courses, design courses, and laboratory courses. Occasionally,other types of engineering courses integrate teaming as a part of some of the courseprojects. In this paper, we are reporting our findings of integrating teaming into aprogramming course. This study examines team projects and team interaction in a

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2010 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Sara E. Wilson

sciences.At the graduate and post-doctoral level, responsible conduct of research and engineering ethicstraining for engineers has been less common outside of bioengineering. Unlike the biomedicalsciences, engineering research and graduate work includes a wide range of activities and studentsin these programs have a wide range of career opportunities, not all of which are covered intraditional in a traditional RCR course. Therefore, in order to address the NSF mandate withcourses appropriate to engineering students, it is critical that new materials and lesson plans becreated.Unique Elements of RCR for EngineeringResearchIn the biomedical sciences, much of the research performed focuses on hypothesis-driven,laboratory or clinical research. As such

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2010 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Andrea L. Welker; Leslie McCarthy; John Komlos; Alfred Fry

engineering geology Junior Soil Mechanics Laboratory Case study of a civil engineering Spring (CEE 3901) failure Senior Foundation Design Evaluation of the resources available Fall (CEE 4801) on a geotechnical engineering project Solid and Hazardous Waste Term paper on a contemporary Fall (CEE 4331) solid/hazardous waste issue Advanced Transportation Design solution for a highway Fall Engineering (also open to juniors) focusing on highway safety (CEE 3235)Activities and outcomes

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2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Robert Simoneau; Diane Dostie

numerical control (CNC)machines and use precision measuring and inspection instruments. Students may pursue anassociate in applied science degree or a one-year certificate. The Precision Machining Technologyprogram is accredited by the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS). The PrecisionMachining laboratory at CMCC is housed in a 10,000 square-foot space with seventy two machinesincluding 16 lathes, 18 milling machines, 18 grinders, 6 CNC centers and a variety of otherequipment.The Manufacturers Association of Maine (MAMe) The Manufacturers Association of Maine, Maine’s Multi-Industry Connection is a state-wideindustry association representing manufacturing, corporate, affiliate and student members. Theirmission is to work for

Conference Session

Computational Tools and Simulation III

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hassan Rajaei, Bowling Green State University; Arsen Gasparyan, Bowling Green State University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

pleasant setting. Virtual laboratories can be built with simulationtechniques to guide our students learning complex subjects. A major difficulty, however,concerns whether the simplicity may come at the expense of effectiveness of the learningsurroundings. One remedy to this problem suggests use of special equipments often used for e.g.pilot training. Another example includes use of digital gloves and head-mounted devices invirtual reality applications. Nevertheless, these equipments are expensive and often not availableto most students. In contrast, our solution suggests use of inexpensive tools like web-cameras asan interface to interact with the simulated objects in cyberspace, and WBS as a core buildingblock of the virtual laboratories.In this

Conference Session

Innovative Courses/Pedagogies in Liberal Education II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine Wikoff, Milwaukee School of Engineering

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education

by examining the nature and practices of creativecommunities. Why? Creative communities provide a synergistic environment thatencourages ongoing, informal (non-certified) learning experiences out of whichinnovation emerges predictably and organically. This conference paper examines severalcreative communities in a variety of fields, both historical and present-day, to learn whatthey can teach us about self-directed, lifelong learning. The specific communitiesdiscussed within this paper include the following: 1. Bell Laboratories, Murray Hill, New Jersey Page 15.1189.4 2. Silicon Valley 3. Paris, France (the Impressionists and Hemingway’s

Conference Session

Aerospace Technical Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kerri Phillips, West Virginia University; Giampiero Campa, The MathWorks, Inc.; Srikanth Gururajan, West Virginia University; Marcello Napolitano, West Virginia University

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

thefundamental concepts of flight, mathematics, and science, as well as the most recent advances inaerospace technology22. Laboratories or special class projects are often incorporated to enhancethese lessons; however, this only constitutes a small portion of the class and curriculum. In factafter graduation, students still typically require substantial training in systems engineering beforethey can be fully effective within aerospace companies. Furthermore, while practicing engineerstypically have one or two areas of expertise, engineers who understand their specialty in thecontext of the entire system are considered to be the most effective11 and tend to advance towardleading positions in their company or institution.The Panel on Undergraduate

Conference Session

Build Diversity in Engineering Graduate Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Terry Teays, Johns Hopkins University; Mary Bowden, University of Maryland at College Park; Guangming Chen, Morgan State University; Richard Henry, Johns Hopkins University

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

Director of the Balloon Payload Program at UMCP, which was initiated 6 years ago and has been sponsored by the Maryland Space Grant Consortium since then.Richard Henry, Johns Hopkins University Richard Conn Henry is a Professor in the Henry A. Rowland Department of Physics and Astronomy at The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, where he is also Director, Maryland Space Grant Consortium, and member, Principal Professional Staff,The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory. Henry is also President of The Henry Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) incorporated in Maryland, devoted to the advance of education and career development for the American people. Dick is also President

Conference Session

Exemplary Outreach Programs

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stanley Hunley, Michigan State University; Joshua Whitman, Michigan State University; Seungik Baek, Michigan State University; Xiaobo Tan, Michigan State University; Drew Kim, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

this K-12 program, educational kits of an EAP-based actuator that mimics the basiccontractile mechanism of a muscle cell have been developed. Using these kits, 15-20minute hands-on sessions for 3~4 student groups were offered as a part of Cardiovascularand Tissue Mechanics Laboratory experience for the participants of WIMS for Teens andWomen in Engineering, both of which emphasize participation of groups Page 15.715.4underrepresented in STEM areas. 33. Biomimetic DeviceThe biomimetic device was based on the function of the sarcomere, the basic contractileunit of a

Conference Session

Teaching Dynamics

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J. Shelley, United States Air Force

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

satisfaction. CPI is one of the results of applicationof statistical process control, which originated in Bell Telephone Laboratories in 1924 byDr. Walter Shewhart1. ABET evaluation criteria espoused application of continuousimprovement philosophies to Engineering Education with the Engineering Criteria 2000published in 19962 and continue to propagate the application with the current standards3.The practice has become so ingrained in American industry that in May 2006, all USDepartment of Defense (DoD) activities were required to implement CPI and theContinuous Process Improvement Transformation Guidebook was published4. Thepersonnel conducting this study were trained in CPI through DoD activities and broughtthat experience into the educational

Conference Session

Launching Successful Academic Careers

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Engelken, Arkansas State University

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

NEE often obtain start-up funds,equipment, laboratory space, office furnishings, computer systems, etc. can add to thisperception of favor. They may, indeed, identify problems, needs, and opportunities in theunit, and feel that their insight and creativity, when coupled to valid ideas andexperiences from their previous institution, can effectively address these.Such NEE may frequently visit the director, chair, or dean with observations, concerns,and ideas. The administrators, usually fully aware of such, usually give the NEE tacitattention and even apparent agreement (in principle). The administrator did usually helphire him/her, and, in the name of support and courtesy, is obliged to listen.Unfortunately, this can also help fuel the NEE’s

Conference Session

Classroom Engagement

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Parikh, Stanford University; Helen Chen, Stanford University; Kenneth Goodson, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

performance.This paper concludes with recommendations for fostering engagement in undergraduate coursesand plans for future work. Our results linking course performance with completion of extra creditassignments will spur further study of how to best encourage learning in heat transfer courses.Course BackgroundThe introductory heat transfer course held in Fall 2009 had three required components: an in-class component, an at-home component, and a laboratory component. In addition, there wereoptional components that students could choose to pursue including attending the teachingassistant-led sessions or completing extra credit assignments. There were 61 students enrolled inthe course, and 60 students agreed to participate in this engagement study.There

Conference Session

Early Engineering Design Experiences

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Prins, James Madison University; Eric Pappas, James Madison University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

large laboratory benches and can also beused for assembly tasks. The construction space contains workbenches, tools, and materials forconstruction. Additional details on the training and construction space can be found in ourprevious paper.19A) Boot Camp DescriptionStudio boot camps are inhave three components: 1) safety and procedural rules, 2) tool usageinstruction, and 3) tool usage exercises. Our safety rules are fairly standard and address properattire as well as decorum. A list of our rules can be found in our previous paper.20 During theinstruction portion of boot camp, we attempt to cover tool operations required for simpleconstruction based on our best estimate of what tools will be most useful. To this end we includecutting with hand

Conference Session

Teaching Mechanical Systems: What's New

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arun Chintalapati, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Hong Sheng, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Richard Hall, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Robert Landers, Missouri University of Science and Technology

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

information: actively (engagement in discussion or physical activity) or reflectively (introspection) 4. Their progress towards understanding: sequential (step by step incrementally) or globally (large jumps)Learning outcomesLearning outcome refers to the perceived knowledge gained by the students through the use ofdifferent methods of teaching or studying. Methods of teaching or studying typically includereading of textbooks, performing experiments in laboratory setting, and using informationtechnologies. Assessment of learning outcomes often include quantitative measures for notionssuch as motivation to learn, real world applicability, and knowledge or learning awareness 13.IV. Research TechniquesEye tracking and its role in usability

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

almostinsignificant, was that the amount of knowledge gained in a PBL class. So, giving the worstinterpretation of these study results, PBL students learn more skills, slightly less knowledge, andretain more of the knowledge two years later when compared to non-PBL students.Using a PBL approach has the advantage over the more traditional case study because while theuse of case studies adds realism and improves student engagement, there has not been shown anysignificant difference in the conceptual understanding of the students by the use of case studies2.Several instances of thermal sciences classes implementing a PBL approach can be found in theliterature as well. PBL techniques have been incorporated into a thermal science laboratory classby using inquiry

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2010 ASEE Zone 4 Conference

Authors

-line Streaming of Dynamics Class” Jeigh Shelley ........................................................................................................................................... 172“An Evolving Model for Delivering Engineering Education to a Distant Location” Kenneth W. Santarelli ............................................................................................................................. 192“Using Sports Coaching Techniques to Enhance Project Based Learning Instruction” Lizabeth Thompson Schlemer & Faith Mimnaugh ................................................................................. 207“Model Eliciting Activity for an Undergraduate Thermal Measurements Laboratory”* Paul van Bloemen Waanders

Conference Session

Experiences in Teaching Energy Courses

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

cell research used under a wide range of operational conditions for the US Army, as well as battery research, and the implementation of alternative energy power sources in autonomous ground vehicle robots. He is also working with his students supporting DTE Energy in the operation and optimization of their Hydrogen Power Park in Southfield, Michigan, a photovoltaic, biomass, water electrolysis, hydrogen storage, hydrogen vehicle fueling station and fuel cell power demonstration project, funded by the Department of Energy. He has also established an alternative energy laboratory at LTU that contains integrated fuel cell and hydrogen generation systems, as well as equipment

Conference Session

Aerospace Technical Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward Crawley, MIT; Robert Niewoehner, United States Naval Academy; Jean Koster, University of Colorado, Boulder

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

knowledge and product skills most needed for America’s aerospace workforce [CDIO Standard 2] ≠ Developing laboratory and design-implement projects that help aerospace engineering programs integrate learning laboratory and project-based experiences throughout the undergraduate program, focusing on first-year and multidisciplinary capstone design- implement experiences. [CDIO Standards 4, 5, and 6]15,16 ≠ Developing a rigorous approach to assessing student learning and skills development, based on objective measures, and surveys of student self-confidence in learning. [CDIO Standard 11] System development as the context for aeronautical engineering education Context is the surroundings and environment that

Conference Session

Knowing our Students, Faculty, and Profession

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine Winters, Virginia Tech; Holly Matusovich, Virginia Tech; Ruth Streveler, Purdue Universtiy

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

faculty members.1 Aspart of the undergraduate education process, faculty guide students through thousands of hours inclassrooms and laboratories. To design better educational experiences for engineering students,faculty must understand how students perceive these interactions and how such interactionscontribute to engagement in learning. Using self-determination theory 2 and analyzinglongitudinal interview data, we explored students‟ perceptions of interactions with faculty andhow these interactions changed during their four undergraduate years.Literature ReviewSelf-determination theory (SDT) posits the importance of socio-contextual factors in humanmotivation.3, 4 In learning environments, socio-contextual factors include social aspects such

Conference Session

Teaching Statics

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Masoud Rais-Rohani, Mississippi State University; Andrew Walters, Mississippi State University; Anthony Vizzini, Western Michigan University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

all students to completely work all the emporiumassignment problems, students are given an opportunity to return later in the same or the nextday to complete the unfinished problems in what we call post-emporium sessions.2. Encourage Active LearningActivities in the emporium focus principally on solving problems towards deeper understandingof the course contents. Students work assignment problems on paper and submit their resultsonline for a prompt feedback. While the same set of problems is assigned to all students, thenumbers in each problem are algorithmically assigned (different) to encourage students to workon their own problems, although peer interaction is allowed and indeed encouraged.Hands-on laboratory activities with physical

Conference Session

Enhancing Environmental Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mysore Narayanan, Miami University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

students for the work ahead of them (Cox, Grasha and Richlin, 1997). This indeedhelps in raising expectations from the students. Whether it be performance arts like theatre andmusic, or be it a laboratory setting like physics or biology, student performance can beeffectively accentuated by adopting creative instructional lesson plans (Baxter-Magolda, 1992).Furthermore, many of our educational institutions have tried to move away from emphasizing theestablishment of a strong knowledge base (Young and Young, 1999). In other words, one cansay that declarative learning should only be a part of the learning process. It is important torecognize the fact that the discovery approach is gaining prominence day by day.Instructional Modules

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2010 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Christopher C. Ibeh

, blood, lymph Food, Water GI Tract, lymph*, Spleen, Heart Urine, Breast liver*, blood* milk* *Potential, unconfirmed routeinclude but not limited to: inhalation by the respiratory system, ingestion of contaminatedfood and groundwater, and the skin via laboratory activities and consumer products such ascosmetics, toothpaste, etc. Figure 21 is a schematic of the respiratory pathway. Atmosphericair passes through the nasal pathway to the alveoli where the respiratory gas exchange takesplace via diffusion through its semi-permeable membrane. The alveoli respiratory walls areonly one cell thick and its respiratory