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Conference Session
Trends in Mechanics Education
Collection
2002 Annual Conference
Authors
Scott Danielson; Sudhir Mehta
concepts of statics, both the studentand faculty member know the issue lies in the current topic, not the prerequisite course!Second, engineering faculty members need an instrument for formative use in assessingimplementation of new course design strategies and instructional practices intended to increasestudent learning. For example, such a tool may be used to compare the performance ofexperimental and control groups by recording pre- and post-instruction performance. Eric Mazurin his Peer Instruction guide (Mazur, 1997) used the Force Concept Inventory to assess studentlearning in his introductory physics for both experimental and control group settings byrecording pre- and post-instruction performance. His powerful data showing the value of
Conference Session
Program Assessment in ET
Collection
2002 Annual Conference
Authors
Erdogan Sener
statement, and the goals and objectives of theDepartment of Construction Technology were developed through a very participative processinvolving the three Industrial Advisory Boards for all programs, students, and faculty, takingcare to ensure conformity of these with the School and University missions. For sake of brevitythese have not been included here.The second step was establishing the Specific Educational Objectives in conformity with theobjectives by the University (IUPUI) in terms of what is called Principles of UndergraduateLearning (PUL) and the ABET objectives, a-k, as our accrediting body. The PUL objectives aremainly: · Core Communication and Quantitative skills (such as writing, reading, speaking, listening
Collection
2024 ASEE PSW Conference
Authors
Christine E King, University of California, Irvine; Matthew Lo, University of California, Irvine; Milan Das, University of California, Irvine; Dalton Salvo, University of California, Irvine
Writing Studies from San Diego State Univ., and a MA in English literature from UC Irvine. His current research centers on identifying mental and emotional states generated through human interaction with virtual reality and other virtual artifacts by analyzing physiological data and applying that research to create more effective virtual learning environments. Leveraging this work, he is currently creating a per- sistent and interactive virtual environment for hosting remote learning classes in the Dept. of Biomedical Engineering at UC Irvine. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Assessment of Student Engagement in Virtual Reality Clinical Immersion Environments
Conference Session
Track 4: Technical Session 3: Considerations for assessment, evaluation, and continuous improvement of a pre-college STEM summer program for promising Black high school students
Collection
2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)
Authors
Jesika Monet McDaniel, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Cynthia Hampton Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Kim Lester, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Tagged Topics
CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity
STEM enthusiasts, particularly those who may not traditionally have had access to such opportunities.Ms. Cynthia Hampton Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Cynthia Hampton (she/her) is a postdoctoral research fellow with the Center for the Enhancement of Engi- neering Diversity (CEED) at Virginia Tech. She has done work as a transformational change postdoctoral research associate with the University of Colorado at Boulder. Her research and practice spans student intervention programs, faculty agency, evaluation, grant-writing, and facilitation of change initiatives.Dr. Kim Lester, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Dr.Lester serves as the Coordinator of Pre-College Programs at
Conference Session
International Division Technical Session 2
Collection
2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Audra N. Morse, Texas Tech University
Tagged Divisions
International
global workforce, which includes theability to travel to other countries, respect other cultures and understand engineering through theeyes of other cultures. Additionally, the WCOE believes this requirement will improverecruitment of top freshman and transfer students from peer institutions and other high qualityprograms.Historically, the WCOE has had approximately 100 students per year participate in faculty-led oralso referred to as faculty-directed programs. Less than 20 students per year have participated inreciprocal or affiliate programs.The WCOE demographics are as follows. The WCOE has eight different departments providing10 different undergraduate degree programs including chemical engineering, civil engineering,computer engineering
Conference Session
WIED: Curricular Undergraduate Student Programs
Collection
2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Alistar Erickson-Ludwig, Drexel University (Eng.); Alisa Morss Clyne, Drexel University (Eng.)
Tagged Divisions
Women in Engineering
summer bridgeprograms; however, a few studies do show improved retention for summer bridge participants. Page 24.1140.3A study of 617 students who participated in the Georgia Tech summer bridge between 1990 and2000 found that underrepresented minority students who participated in the program were 19%more likely to graduate than their underrepresented minority peers who did not participate in theprogram  5. African American, Hispanic, and Native American student who participated inPurdue’s Academic Boot Camp showed higher retention rates and first semester grade pointaverages14.Institution Overview and Program ObjectiveThe College of Engineering
Conference Session
NSF Grantees Poster Session
Collection
2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Stephen Secules, Florida International University; Nivedita Kumar, Florida International University; Mark Allen Weiss, Florida International University; Michael Georgiopoulos, University of Central Florida; Jacqueline Faith Sullivan, University of Central Florida; Maimuna Begum Kali, Florida International University; Bailey Bond-Trittipo, Florida International University
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NSF Grantees Poster Session
requirement of full-time status (12+ credits in fall/spring) became problematic for students whoneeded fewer than 12 credits in their last semester to graduate. Other students had scheduling challenges(e.g., 15 credits in one semester but 11 in the other), that threatened their eligibility. In Flit-GAP, after thefirst semester, the requirement for full-time status is interpreted to allow for these cases in which studentsare making progress toward graduation but cannot register for 12 credits in a particular semester .Common Program ActivitiesFlit-GAP provides positive, peer group cohorts for junior, senior, and eventually graduate-level students.Student development and support activities combine social and educational events to help these
Collection
2002 ASEE North Midwest Section Conference
Authors
Charles McIntyre
Formation Week 1 Team Building Exercises Weeks 1&2 Project Requirements and Resources Weeks 2&3 Basic Work Plan, Preliminary Cost and Time Estimates Weeks 3-6 Site Layout/Design and Constructibility Reviews Weeks 6-8 Building Interior and Exterior Design Weeks 9-12 Overall Engineering Design, Revised Cost & Time Estimates Weeks 12-14 Final Report Week 15In order to check student progress, a number of written status reports were required to be submittedthroughout the semester. Additionally, two oral presentations were scheduled for each group as well asa final written report. Peer evaluation of group members also contributed to the student grade, asindicated in Table
Collection
2013 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting
Authors
Jim Helbling; Angela Beck
structural response predictions through the manufacture and test of a test articlerepresentative of the component. A design-build-fly option is also available for some teams whochoose to further evaluate their designs through flight test. There are numerous objectives and atight schedule, and all teams must document their work, both in writing and in a series of formalpresentations.In order to better prepare these engineering students for their professional lives, the facultyteaching Aircraft Detail Design have incorporated social responsibility and professional ethicsinto the course content. The course content will be described, and then the iterative method usedfor teaching this content will be explained.A primary example of this type of ethical
Collection
2013 ASEE Midwest Section Conference
Authors
Muhammet Ceylan; Aybala Usta; Fatma Barut; Ramazan Asmatulu
engagement.  Information, advice, and guidance in making informed higher education (HE) choices.  Preparation, including developing realistic expectations and skills.  Induction and transition support.  Social engagement with peers and HE staff.  Integrated or aligned academic development.  A range of student services.  Monitoring and data using.  Comprehensive curriculum design, learning, teaching, and related assessments.Another study also showed that the most effective freshmen student retention programs addressseveral major components, including financial aid packages; course and laboratory availabilityand content; and the implementation of support mechanisms such as tutoring, mentoring,engagement, and
Collection
2006 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference
Authors
Bert Davy; Indranil Goswami; Jiang Li; Gbekeloluwa Oguntimein; Charles Oluokun; Arcadio Sincero
benchmark objectives. The 1 credit course, a with a total meeting timeof 30 hours over a 15-week semester, consisted of approximately 10-12 hours in class dedicatedto the design project, with an additional 4-6 hours in various forms of reporting. Teams wererequired to submit a written proposal and a final report, as well as make a formal teampresentation of their design.A very detailed course assessment tool was used to obtain student feedback at the conclusion ofthe exercise. This (assessment) included self and peer assessment by the students in reference tothe team design project. Students were also asked to provide detailed feedback about the qualityand relevance of lectures and the quality of instructions and specifications about the project.In
Collection
2025 Northeast Section Conference
Authors
Samuel Servati; PS. Dhanasekaran
those from technical institutions, benefit more from Abstract - Project Based Learning (PBL) has emerged as hands-on experiences where they can see, hear, and a transformative methodology in engineering and interact with concepts in real time [1]. For example, if technology education, addressing the evolving needs of students in a CNC machining course only learned how students and the demands of modern industry. By to write G-code without ever seeing how the machine immersing students in real world challenges, PBL executes it, their understanding of CNC mechanisms enables them to design, implement, and evaluate solutions while developing critical technical and
Collection
2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference
Authors
Susie Huggins, West Virginia University; Robin A.M. Hensel, West Virginia University; Manar Yamany, West Virginia University; Lizzie Santiago, West Virginia University; Akua B. Oppong-Anane, West Virginia University; Atheer Almasri, West Virginia University; Todd R Hamrick, West Virginia University; Carter Hulcher, West Virginia University
Tagged Topics
Diversity
,” thisevent fosters student engagement and introduces first-year students to opportunities that broadentheir participation and enhance their academic success in engineering. By providing a platformfor student organizations to highlight their work and recruit new participants, EngineerFESTencourages peer learning and interdisciplinary interaction, enhancing the educational experience.Representatives from Career Services, Libraries, Study Abroad, and Student Services participateto inform students about available resources and networking opportunities. Additionally, studentsfrom varied backgrounds are made to feel welcomed and included, fostering a sense of belongingthrough the active participation of organizations such as the Society of Women Engineers
Conference Session
International Division (INTL) Technical Session #2: Global Engagement
Collection
2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Meredith Blumthal, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Gretchen M. Forman, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Juliana Roznowski; Hannah Dougherty, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Ernest-John Ignacio, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Molly H Goldstein, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Brian Woodard, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign
Tagged Divisions
International Division (INTL)
Paper ID #38213Focus Study of Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL)Engineering ProjectsMs. Meredith Blumthal, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Meredith Blumthal has been in the field of international education for 15 years. As the Director for In- ternational Programs in Engineering (IPENG) at the University of Illinois, she leads the study abroad initiatives and programming for the college. Ms. Blumthal’s team includes three study abroad advisors, a receptionist and peer advisors. Together the IPENG office provides study abroad advising, expertise, inter- national exchanges, and cultural
Conference Session
Technological and Engineering Literacy - Philosophy of Engineering Division Technical Session 1
Collection
2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jeffrey Paul, University of Manitoba; Nikita Dawe, University of Toronto; Sherry-ann Ram, University of Toronto; Mandeep Pandey, University of Calgary; Victoria Thomsen, University of Manitoba; Reed Forrest, University of Manitoba; Jillian Seniuk Cicek, University of Manitoba; Renato Alan Bezerra Rodrigues; Nicholas Rupar; Robyn Paul, University of Calgary
)Victoria ThomsenReed Jeffrey Forrest (Student Researcher)Jillian Seniuk Cicek (Assistant Professor)© American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.comDefining Engineering Education Research: The Elevator PitchAbstractWe are a group of Engineering Education Research (EER) graduate students in Canada, whereEER is a relatively nascent field of study. As such, we often find ourselves explaining the natureof the discipline to non-EER individuals or organizations. A key issue is that the audienceusually includes peers in engineering or granting agencies associated with engineering who maylack an understanding of the lexicon and epistemological approaches used within EER. If wewant their support, we need their
Conference Session
Engineering Communication I: History and Praxis
Collection
2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Marcy Bloom Milhomme, Pennsylvania State University; Michael Alley, Pennsylvania State University; Lori B. Miraldi, Pennsylvania State University
Tagged Divisions
Liberal Education/Engineering & Society
full of variety with the salient point being a passion for teaching and helping all individuals overcome common communication challenges.Mr. Michael Alley, Pennsylvania State University Michael Alley is a professor of teaching for engineering communications at Pennsylvania State Univer- sity. He is the author of The Craft of Scientific Writing (Springer, 2018) and The Craft of Scientific Presentations (Springer-Verlag, 2013). He is also founder of the popular websites Writing as an Engineer or Scientist (www.craftofscientificwriting.com) and the Assertion-Evidence Approach (www.assertion- evidence.com).Lori B. Miraldi, Pennsylvania State University Director of the Engineering Ambassadors Program College of
Conference Session
Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 7
Collection
2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Brandon Bakka, University of Texas at Austin; Vivian Xian-wei Chou, University of Texas at Austin; Maura J. Borrego, University of Texas at Austin; Patricia Clayton, Wake Forest University ; Gabriella P. Sugerman, University of Texas at Austin; Cassandra Prince, LGBTQ+ STEM Issues and Advocacy; Jeffrey Marchioni, The University of Texas at Austin; Ria Upreti
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Minorities in Engineering
’ organizations such as oSTEM and LGBQTies(a student-developed queer organization). The form collected students' contact information andwas used to gauge overall interest. We also had the students write a few sentences describing theirinterest in the group to select for a reasonable pilot group size. We offered the reading group to allengineering students as an independent study class for credit. Faculty allies in each departmentagreed to sign off credit. In the pilot reading group, we had one student pursue this option.We received 13 total responses, 5 graduate students and 8 undergraduate students all LGBTQIA+identifying (even though the call for participants was open to all identities). We invited all 13students to participate; however, some were not
Conference Session
Cooperative and Experiential Education Division Technical Session 1
Collection
2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Candyce Hill, Michigan State University; Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Cooperative and Experiential Education
Assistant Dean for Graduate Student Services at the College of Engineering at Michigan State University, where she completed degrees in political theory and computer science. A recipient of a NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, she earned Ph.D. and M.S.E. in computer science and engineering from the University of Michigan. She has published more than two dozen peer-reviewed works related to her interests in educational technology and enhancing undergraduate education through hands-on learning. Luchini-Colbry is also the Director of the Engineering Futures Program of Tau Beta Pi, the Engineering Honor Society, which provides interactive seminars on interpersonal communications and problem solving skills for engineering
Conference Session
New Trends in CHE Education I
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Claire Komives, San Jose State University; Erik Fernandez, University of Virginia
Tagged Divisions
Chemical Engineering
, students in the senior Biochemical Engineering elective course were assigned thetask of creating problems suitable for the BioEMB website. The problem creation was generatedfrom information in research papers on bioprocesses. Coupled with a rubric for the problemdevelopment and some mentoring by the faculty, students have learned about process design,along with the peer review and publishing aspect of having their problems posted on the website.The project has shown that students can learn about applying material balance concepts to thescale-up of published data and information to develop a process design strategy. In turn, theproblems were "beta-tested" in the undergraduate chemical engineering core course. Assessmentof this project by means of
Conference Session
Teaching Innovation in Arch Engineering II
Collection
2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Joseph Betz, SUNY-College of Technology
Tagged Divisions
Architectural
process of design. Third, designdevelopment is usually never taught with much student writing. Faculty should think ofintroducing a journaling process so that students can record their decision making narratives.Combined with informal weekly interviews, these may be important tools for seeing beyond theinstant and error free design solutions to assess the real process behind student thinking.ConclusionThis paper should challenge the reader because what is proposed is a real transformation in thedesign development process. How do we test this theoretical idea and can we prove it? Whatdoes it mean for us as educators? Is this in-fact happening and are these the correctcharacteristics of a new process? How do we start the investigation? There are
Conference Session
Emerging Computing and Information Technologies I
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Steven Walter Tuttle, University of Technology Sydney; Bruce Moulton, University of Technology Sydney; David Lowe, The University of Sydney
Tagged Divisions
Computing & Information Technology
. Page 26.188.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 An Information Taxonomy For Remotely-Accessible Engineering Instructional LaboratoriesAbstractThis paper introduces an information taxonomy for remotely-accessible engineeringinstructional laboratories [REILs]. A taxonomy within some given domain organizes andclarifies the domain content and provides a common framework that supports and facilitatesreasoning, discussion, and communication about the domain in question. In this case, thetaxonomy aims to support reasoning, discussion, and communication about remotely-accessible engineering instructional laboratories.This taxonomy was emergent from peer
Conference Session
NSF Grantees' Poster Session
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Christine Ehlig-Economides, Texas A&M University; Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University; Emily Binks-Cantrell, Texas A&M University; Don R Gilman PE, PMP, Texas A&M University; Mehmet Ayar, TUBITAK; Timothy Allen Robinson, Penn State University; Anthony R Kovscek, Stanford University; Reza Toossi, California State University, Long Beach; Sarma V. Pisupati, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Sukesh K Aghara, University of Massachusetts Lowell
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NSF Grantees Poster Session
future energy Page 23.871.4alternatives and conservation methods.At Stanford University, around 100-170 students enroll per year in two courses on energy and itssustainability taught consecutive quarters. In the first course, an engineering problem-solvingapproach has been implemented to analyze the existing energy landscape and guide designs forfuture energy supply. Students complete a group project, write a report, present their finalprojects, and answer questions from their peers in the first course. In the second course, studentsexamine alternative energy processes, such as, renewables and nuclear energy, with the potentialfor low carbon
Collection
2000 Annual Conference
Authors
Jeffery M. Saul; Rhett J. Allain; Duane L. Deardorff; David S. Abbott; Robert J. Beichner
problem delivery and grading system, ensures that studentshave reviewed the textbook before attending class. This technology also permits studentsto conduct peer evaluations of each other’s work. This poster presentation describes someof the different protocols we utilize to facilitate group functioning; including groupmember selection, contracts, team self-evaluations, scoring to promote participation bythe better students in group activities, requirements for team presentations, etc. Examplesof evaluation forms, activities to introduce the benefits of teamwork, and teacherguidelines will also be on display.I. IntroductionA description of the SCALE-UP project can be found in the paper “SCALE-UP (Student-Centered Activities for Large Enrollment
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2001 Annual Conference
Authors
Thomas Kist; Barbara Goldberg; William Lin
.Much of the research on retention has been based on Tinto’s model drawn fromDurkheim’s theory of suicide 10. This conceptualization focuses on the social andintellectual integration of individuals into the community, i.e. in this application, thecollege community 30. How much college students feel connected to their school, totheir peers and to their instructors and how satisfied with these aspects of their collegeexperience they are appear to be most significant in their decisions whether to stay orleave their institutions 2. Astin showed that factors affecting students such as commutingto campus and having heterogeneous backgrounds with interest in vocational educationlead to low involvement and resulting low student success 2.The challenge
Conference Session
Best of Computers in Education Division
Collection
2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
John Patrick Hogan, Missouri S&T; Dan Cernusca, Missouri University of Science & Technology
Tagged Divisions
Computers in Education
andmetamorphic rocks. A more substantial number of geology students in their future career will beinvolved in some higher-level projects such as: (1) designing a lab or field experiments, (2)collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data needed to solve a difficult, “fuzzy”problem and reach a complex conclusion. Important instructional goals of this course then alsoinclude opportunities for students to mature as a “Research Scientist.” This includes developingkeen observational skills, clear and accurate documentation of data in multiple formats, analysisof data with the intent of developing multiple working hypotheses, critical evaluation and testingof hypotheses, and sharing of observations and ideas with peers. Commonly, the complexity
Conference Session
ASEE Multimedia Session
Collection
2002 Annual Conference
Authors
Brian Argrow
andjunior courses.Introduction The ProActive Philosophy for Teaching and Learning was introduced with the AerospaceCurriculum 2000 (AE 2000), in the fall of 1997. The new curriculum for the Department ofAerospace Engineering Sciences (AES) was reformed in content and a new teaching andlearning paradigm was introduced. Course content reform primarily focused on horizontalintegration of the engineering sciences, hands-on experiments, and design in a teamingenvironment. There is a renewed emphasis on the implicitness of computing andcommunications. The MATLAB programming environment is incorporated into most coursesand writing and presentation skills are emphasized. The Integrated Teaching and LearningLaboratory* (ITLL) made the reforms realizable
Conference Session
Charting Inclusivity: Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Technology in Engineering and Computing Education
Collection
2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jeffrey Halpern, University of New Hampshire; Mariah Arral, Carnegie Mellon University; Cassandra Michelle Lafleur, University of New Hampshire; Sarah Young; Elise Baribault, University of New Hampshire; Julianna Gesun, University of New Hampshire
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity
disagreed nor agreed or strongly disagreed that theyhad a positive relationship with their research professor/mentor. Both ND and NT participantsresponded similarly to having laboratory peers who collaborate and support each other(Figure 3B). It is well documented that academia has an ableist problem; however, our dataindicate that ND students feel supported by their peers [4]. This is a very positive finding wheremost studies highlight the negative experiences of ND students [22].Figure 2: Research Demographics related to all participants (96 participants) separating outthe type of research conducted and whether the research was volunteer, credit-bearing, or paid.Neurodivergent participants had a larger percentage indicated strongly agree or agree
Conference Session
CANCELLED: Track 4: Technical Session 2: Examining Gender Differences in Engineering Students' Reflections on Combating Systemic Racism
Collection
2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)
Authors
Sakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Aparajita Jaiswal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Gaurav Nanda, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Saloni Parkar
Tagged Topics
2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity
course curriculum. The thirdauthor served as the primary instructor for the Human Factors course. The fourth author, anundergraduate student, assisted with the research process. The team included both male andfemale researchers with diverse research experience across various academic levels.To maintain objectivity, the second and third authors were not involved in conducting the dataanalysis presented in the manuscript but contributed to the writing of the manuscript. Thisseparation of roles helped mitigate potential bias in interpreting student reflections. Moreover,the team employed peer-debriefing techniques to enhance the credibility and trustworthiness ofthe findings. All authors acknowledge the potential influence of their own backgrounds
Collection
2025 Northeast Section Conference
Authors
Marvin Gayle; Danny Mangra
in circuit theoretical concepts through experiments, simulations, andsimulation software and virtualization platforms for their role in hands-on exercises. Mechanical engineering students benefitimproving accessibility, scalability, and student engagement in when using AutoCAD or working with Computer Numericalengineering instruction. Additionally, by working in groups or Control [CNC] manufacturing tools. Traditional labs, in ateams in laboratory environments, students develop teamwork Computer Science perspective, may include softwareskills, peer learning, leadership, and communication skills
Collection
2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference
Authors
William T. Evans PhD P.E., The University of Toledo
byelectricians. One day maybe they will, especially if the focus is on processes to be automated,not just the instructions found in the PLC’s instruction set.5 PLC programming has the addedburden of writing programs that not only control a process but that are accessible as much aspossible by those who maintain that process. A good program is one that controls a process andcan be maintained. The engineer is not the one most responsible in the long run for the successof the process. That is the responsibility of the maintenance team and process and instrumentengineering staff.The syllabus of the earlier Electrical Engineering Course is included in Appendix I. The syllabusof this course is included in Appendix II. Several comments from students on the