Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

David Torvi

, along with how I have addressed these challenges. This discussion will include adescription of instructional technology used in this course and how partnerships with the local firedepartment and the university fire safety office have been developed in order to allow students toaccess the facilities and expertise of these groups. As I am developing my own fire scienceresearch laboratory on campus, future plans to integrate these facilities into my course will also be Page 7.1080.1 Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright Ó 2002, American Society

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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

Authors

Alexander Hernandez, West Texas A&M University; Sanjoy Bhattacharia, West Texas A&M University; Sarah Petters, University of California, Riverside; Markus Petters, University of California, Riverside

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Diversity

author (sbhattacharia@wtamu.edu, nhiranuma@wtamu.edu) AbstractWe developed curricular activities that were based on the application of a Community IceNucleation Cold Stage to teach the theory of solidification that is applicable to multidisciplinarySTEM disciplines. We adopted a freezing assay, which simulates ambient immersion freezing ina laboratory setting (i.e., freezing of ice-nucleating aerosol particles immersed in a water droplet),to provide hands-on, laboratory-based education to STEM students at a primarily undergraduateand minority-serving institute (PUI-MSI). With the freezing assay, we instructed more than 60STEM students on fundamental concepts of material and atmospheric science, such

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Matt W. Mutka; Betty H. C. Cheng; Diane Rover

machines and dishwashers) and automotive-related systems (e.g., climate control and door controls). The operating system course includes a new module in real-time scheduling, with laboratory projects planned for task allocation in real-time distributed computing systems. Our digital system design course sequence includes the design of application-specific integrated ‘This work is sponsored in part by NSF grants CDA-9700732, CDA-9617310, CCR-9633391, CCR-947318, Page 3.27.1CDA-9529488,ASC-9624149, MIP-9321255. 1 circuits using VLSI and programmable logic, with plans to emphasize

Conference Session

ECE Division Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin P. Pintong, Binghamton University; Douglas H. Summerville, Binghamton University

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Electrical and Computer

with minimum modification. The summer 2010 course therefore served as a trial to collectand evaluate data to determine what aspects of the course, such as lecture, laboratory, andhomework, need to be changed. From analysis of the data collected, we believe that the summer2010 online circuits course delivered an experience somewhat comparable to an on-campusversion of the course.This initial report provides qualitative analysis of the initial run of the online circuits from theperspective of teaching staff and students. Recommendations are based on staff observations andprior research in online education. More quantitative analysis will take place after summer 2011,at which point we will have data from both the spring 2011 circuits and online

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 2

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Opeyemi Taiwo Adeniran, Morgan State University; Md Mahmudur Rahman, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University; Neda Bazyar Shourabi, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus; Eric Sakk; Chukwuemeka Duru; Frank Efe; Pelumi Olaitan Abiodun, Morgan State University; Jumoke 'Kemi' Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University

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Diversity

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Preliminary Experience and Impact of Experiment-focused Teaching Approach in a Computer Architecture Course in Computer ScienceAbstract—One of the key knowledge areas in Computer Science (CS) is Digital Logic andComputer Architecture where the learning outcome is an understanding of Boolean algebra, logicgates, registers, or arithmetic logic units, etc. and explaining how software and hardware arerelated to a computing system. Experimental Centric based Instructional Pedagogy (ECP) withportable laboratory instrumentation might provide real hands-on experience to obtain a practicalunderstanding of those concepts at a lower cost compared to virtual hands-on laboratories thatlack direct

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nadiye O. Erdil, University of New Haven; Ronald S. Harichandran, University of New Haven; Jean Nocito-Gobel, University of New Haven; Maria-Isabel Carnasciali, University of New Haven; Cheryl Q. Li, University of New Haven

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

effective teamsand establishing performance goals, and 5) Applying systems thinking to solve complexproblems. The first two modules were integrated into freshman classes, the third into asophomore class, the fourth into third year laboratory courses, and the fifth into senior designcourses. This paper describes the learning outcomes and the reinforcement activities conductedin the courses into which they were integrated for two of these modules. The findings of themodule specific surveys and the assessment results are also presented.IntroductionHaving good technical skills is necessary but insufficient by itself for an engineering graduate todevelop as a leader and innovator.1 In today’s environment, engineering graduates must alsopossess an

Conference Session

Physics Education Research (PER) Relevant for Engineering Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mel Sabella, Chicago State University; Stephanie Barr, Chicago State University

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Educational Research and Methods

learn science.11MethodsThe project we are currently involved with, made possible from funding from the NationalScience Foundation – Course, Curriculum, and Laboratory Improvement (CCLI) program,involves the implementation and adaptation of research-based instructional materials andongoing education research. In order to evaluate the effectiveness of these materials onpromoting student learning we utilize a number of research tools common to the field of PhysicsEducation Research (PER). It is the combination of these different methods that lead to theidentification and understanding of fragmented knowledge. These tools include responses tomultiple-choice diagnostic instruments, written responses to open-ended pretest and posttest

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering (ME) Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacob Lee Finley; Mehrdaad Ghorashi P.E., University of Southern Maine

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Mechanical Engineering

andperformed several experiments with the aim of using them in mechanical engineering courses.During these activities, the URF was supervised by the second author. The aim was to use theseexperiments as parts of a laboratory program for courses like Strength of Materials and Design ofMachine Elements. In this way, students would gain necessary hands-on and real-worldexperience about concepts that would otherwise be abstract and intangible. These activities arecontinuations to those performed in the past1.The value of hands-on experiments and how they strengthen learning has been discussed in manyresearches. In a large scale, multi-year, randomized study the learning activities and outcomesfor hands-on, remotely operated, and simulation based

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

S P Maj; D Veal

-servernetwork connected to the Internet, a wide range of PCs and associated equipment.Workshops include the installation and testing of: master-slave Hard disc, CD-ROM, DigitalVideo Disc (DVD), flat bed scanner, PC video camera, Infra-red communications link, ZipDisc etc. Other workshop exercises include establishing and testing a video conferencecommunications link via a local area network. With nearly over two hundred students everysemester the logistics associated with supporting this type of laboratory are non-trivial. Issuesinclude: initial equipment cost, student safety, damage to equipment and technical support,This paper presents details of how this new curriculum was designed and implemented at aminimum cost.1. IntroductionReports such as the

Conference Session

Design in the Engineering Core

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Mark Palmer

introductory engineering course based on statics. This course begins by introducing thestudents to the fundamental physics of statics equilibrium and culminates with the students beingable to design a simple structure. To make this course successful we adopted the philosophy"Involve me and I'll not only learn but understand and remember". Such involvement requiresemphasizing oral, written, and visual communication. In the beginning of the course, thephysical laws are demonstrated by self directed laboratories. During the middle of the course,students optimize a truss using a spreadsheet. The course culminates with a project where thestudents using a special form of the Tresca Criterion can select a material and its dimensions fora design. This also

Conference Session

Design in the Curriculum

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amit Janardhan Nimunkar, University of Wisconsin, Madison; John P. Puccinelli, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Matthew S. Bollom; Willis J. Tompkins, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Biomedical

training in aguided fashion early in the curriculum. In order to effectively teach these important professional, technical, and life-long skills, wedeveloped a new sophomore-level lecture/laboratory course, BME 201, “BiomedicalEngineering Fundamentals and Design.” We offered it for the first time in Spring 2012, and ithas been taught twice so far. The weekly lecture focuses directly on professional skills, andintroduces students to the department’s five areas of study (bioinstrumentation, biomedicalimaging, biomechanics, biomaterials/cellular/tissue engineering, and healthcare systems) throughlectures by faculty in those areas. These lectures were recorded during the first offering so thatthe videos can be viewed outside of class, and the

Conference Session

Computer Hardware and Simulation

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krista M Hill, University of Hartford; Ying Yu, University of Hartford

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Computers in Education

time we expressed our concern that thelaboratory work retains a hands-on experience, which was made possible with the CPLDadapter module that we designed, that allows for the use of a breadboard. We were alsoconcerned that our students quickly learn to use the CAD tools, which was made possible withthe tutorial7 that we authored.For our recent work, new lecture material involving hierarchy, propagation delay, and thepresentation of a CPLD structure was developed. New laboratory material was also developedto make use of these principles. The tutorial was expanded regarding these new topics, so thetutorial is not only useful in getting our students using the CAD tools, but it now serves as anindispensable reference throughout the semester. Our

Collection

2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

NADIYE O. ERDIL; KOENRAAD E. GIESKES

course (WTSN 103: Technical Communication I), and acalculus course (MATH 221: Calculus I). Of these courses, WTSN 111 and WTSN 103 are linked coursesconsisting of a joint lecture that meets twice a week, and activity sections that each meet once a week(fourteen WTSN 111 laboratory sections and eleven WTSN 103 guided discussion sections). The jointlecture of the WTSN 111 and the guided discussion sections of WTSN 103 are taught by facultymembers, while the WTSN 111 laboratory sections are taught by the teaching assistants. MATH 221, alsotaught by teaching assistants, consists of thirty separate discussion sections that each meet for four and ahalf hours a week. Since all of the students are required to take these three courses during the semester

Conference Session

Mid Atlantic Papers

Collection

2017 Mid-Atlantic Section Fall Conference

Authors

Kala Meah, York College of Pennsylvania

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Mid-Atlantic Section Fall Conference

, virtual laboratory experiments, and videos were used to teachelectromagnetic theories [4]. Some instructors use visualization tools such as MATLAB toimprove students’ learning in class and assigns software-based projects to enrich the interpretationof fundamentals of electromagnetics [5]. While simulations are helpful to explain theories, studiesshowed that students who can create and analyze simulations, already have a good understandingof the theory [6]. Thus, computer simulations do not help all students in core EMF courses to Fall 2017 Mid-Atlantic ASEE Conference, October 6-7 – Penn State Berksdevelop a deeper interpretation of abstract theories. According to Dale [7], people learn and retain20% of what they hear, 30% of what

Conference Session

Wireless Technology

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hugh Jack P. Eng. P.E., Western Carolina University

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Diversity

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Computing and Information Technology

this paper are available forother schools that would like to use and/or modify for their own purposes.[1]IntroductionAdministrative tasks like scheduling require substantial work doing iterations of menialtabulations, analysis, and revision. Most colleges and universities have software that helps withthese tasks, but it is not well suited to a technical curriculum with extensive prerequisites,laboratory/equipment/software constraints, and faculty availability. The result is a lot of manualprocessing of spreadsheets and timetables.At Western Carolina University (WCU) there are five residential undergraduate programs thatshare a number of courses. In addition, there are two undergraduate programs that are offeredoff-campus and a residential and

Collection

2012 ERC

Authors

Kam Ng

2 D&I Vision and ObjectivesUniversity Research InitiativesURI funds promising new research, stimulates innovation, and attractsoutstanding researchers to naval-relevant research projects.In-House Laboratory Independent ResearchILIR/IAR programs are focused on providing quality research and revitalizingthe competency of the technical workforce.Defense Research ScienceDRS portfolio objectives are: (1) Develop scientific and fundamentalknowledge; (2) Provide the basis for future Navy and Marine Corps systems;and (3) Maintain the health of the defense scientist and engineer workforce. 3 ONR FY12 Basic Research (6.1

Conference Session

Embedded Computing

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Holden, California Maritime Academy

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

inexpensive microcontrollers replace discreteelectronic component designs. For example, a microcontroller may be used to read an analogsensor and control an output display or actuator, a simple task ideally suited to an inexpensivemicrocontroller, and one that can be implemented with only basic microcontroller experience.The goal of the project is to design microcontroller hardware, software, and courseware that willbe used in several classes in the ME curriculum, so that the students gain familiarity withcommon microcontroller systems and applications without taking a special elective. Thehardware design must be useful for classes and laboratories including programming, electroniccircuits, measurement systems, control systems and mechatronics

Conference Session

Manufacturing Engineering Technology Curriculum

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ramesh Narang, Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

describes the highlights of metrology course and some of the experiments thatstudents do to measure using GD&T methods. The paper also discusses the lessons learned fromthe students’ performance in class and laboratory, and gives their feedback on the extent ofachieving the proposed course outcomes.IntroductionAll manufactured products require an accurate and precise scale of measurement to check theirconformance to specifications. Much of today’s industry and technology relies on accuratemeasurement. Manufactured products are measured by instruments to check their conformanceto specifications based on GD&T standards. This need is all the more important in the presentglobal economy as measurement error causes false fails and false passes

Conference Session

Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma in Manufacturing Education 2

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Phil Waldrop, Georgia Southern University

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Manufacturing

SME International Director/Member Council Nominating Committee. Page 13.866.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Title of the Paper: Manufacturing Enterprise Simulation as the Foundation Course and Synergistic Focus of Advanced Course Hands-On ApplicationAbstractThis paper describes the effective utilization and benefits of a hands-on laboratory-basedproduction enterprise simulation course as the introductory foundation for subsequent IT or IETprogram major courses.Using the Georgia Southern University B.S.-Manufacturing degree program’s nationally-recognized enterprise course as a

Conference Session

ET Leadership, Administration, and Articulation

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Crossman, Old Dominion University; Guido Lopez, Old Dominion University; Anthony Dean, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

. Motorsports also attracts sponsors, and countless business and technicalopportunities to localities.Old Dominion University (ODU), Norfolk, VA, the New College Institute (NCI), Martinsville,VA) and Patrick Henry Community College (PHCC), Martinsville, VA have partnered to offerMotorsports Engineering Technology in Martinsville, VA. This partnership aims at facilitatingeducational aspirations of students, professionals, and companies involved in the motorsportsindustry locally, state, and nationwide.The area of Martinsville is unique for motorsports. Many consider Martinsville and surroundingcounties the “Motorsports Alley” of Virginia. State-of-the-art motorsports laboratories and autorace facilities in the area of Martinsville allow schools to

Conference Session

Programming for Engineering Students II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jayaraman Jayaraman Thiagarajan, Arizona State University; Kostas Tsakalis, Arizona State University; Andreas Spanias, Arizona State University; Harvey Thornburg, Arizona State University

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Computers in Education

AC 2009-1334: ON THE USE OF LABVIEW IN SIGNALS AND SYSTEMSJayaraman Jayaraman Thiagarajan, Arizona State UniversityKostas Tsakalis, Arizona State UniversityAndreas Spanias, Arizona State UniversityHarvey Thornburg, Arizona State University Page 14.932.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 ON THE USE OF LABVIEW IN SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS1. Introduction Computer based data acquisition and instrumentation control packages are embedded inseveral industrial and education applications. The National Instruments Laboratory VirtualInstrument Engineering Workbench (LabVIEW) package is tailored for data acquisition, dataprocessing and instrumentation control. LabVIEW

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1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Russell R. Barton; Robert P. Smith; José L. Zayas; Craig A. Nowack

simultaneous engineering,a focus which echoes long-standing themes in product development practices.1’lz Nevertheless, presentingthese ideas in undergraduate engineering education calls for a departure from the usual content and pedagogicalapproaches. The goal of this paper is to describe the development of a new course in concurrent engineering.Teaching concepts in product development benefits greatly from a hands-on approach. We have attempted toestablish this goal in three ways: by developing and using a number of laboratories and demonstrations, byinviting speakers from industry who can make classroom lessons concrete, and by using cases as the basis forclass discussion. This paper includes a discussion of the curriculum, of existing

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

F. Coowar; Rosida Coowar

engineering freshmen are discussed. A simulation exercise centering on a visit to alarge industrial concern and “non-traditional” laboratory experiments are described.1. IntroductionThe development of any curriculum involves addressing such fundamentals issues as what should the studentsbe helped to learn, the learning experiences that should be provided for them to learn and how these learningexperiences can be organized to maximize their cumulative effects [1]. In Engineering Education, the endproduct sought is a student who has the ability to inquire independently and to be critical.The concept of engineering rests on the basic premise that many problems associated with the well-being of thecommunity must first be resolved through analytical

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

P.E., Dr. Henry L. Welch

Session 1426 The Use of Analysis Packages to Reinforce Engineering Concepts Dr. Henry L. Welch, P.E. Milwaukee School of Engineering Abstract A common problem often noted in students is that even though they can successfully manipulate the equations inherent in an engineering system they still fail to see the full significance of their work. This problem is often mitigated by appropriately designed laboratory experiments, but some concepts are often difficult to demonstrate in the laboratory and, even

Conference Session

Innovative and Nontraditional Curriculum in IT/IET

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Higley, Purdue University, Calumet; Gregory Neff, Purdue University, Calumet; Akram Hossain, Purdue University, Calumet; Masoud Fathizadeh, Purdue University, Calumet; Mohammad Zahraee, Purdue University, Calumet; Shoji Nakayama, Purdue University, Calumet

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Engineering Technology

programs are in an ideal position to support the packaging industry. This paperdescribes the first Mechatronics Engineering Technology bachelor program specifically designedto serve the packaging industry. The paper describes the program’s development process, thefinalized curriculum, industry partners, and laboratory development efforts.I. IntroductionWith global economy, consumer, industrial and commercial goods need to be packaged andshipped to different locations. The package must protect the content, deliver proper informationabout the content and in certain applications be appealing to customers. Packaging industries areunder continuous challenges as the cost of energy and material increases. More efficientpackages with less material are

Conference Session

Sustainable Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Oerther, University of Cincinnati; Cinnamon Carlarne, University of Cincinnati; Eric Maurer, University of Cincinnati; Regina Lamendella, University of Cincinnati; Sarah Pumphrey, University of Cincinnati

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Environmental Engineering

usingproven approaches of team-based learning.2, 3, 4 The course provides the basic scientificbackground needed to tackle the problem as well as a hands-on understanding of the unitoperations available for phosphorus recovery. Lecture/discussion sessions cover the basicprinciples of chemistry (e.g., acid-base; precipitation/complexation; and redox) and microbiology(e.g., Monod growth rate; stoichiometry of biomass yield; and microbial diversity) as applied tothe design and operation of drinking water and sewage treatment plants. Students work in teamsto perform team-directed laboratory exercises performed to provide authentic learning byfacilitating the work of the students as active learners. For example, the course instructors helpthe students to

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Esteban Rodriguez-Marek, Eastern Washington University; Min-Sung Koh, Eastern Washington University; Claudio Talarico, Eastern Washington University; William Loendorf, Eastern Washington University; Thomas Griffith, North Seattle Community College; Michael Brzoska, Eastern Washington University

that serves adiverse, place-bound student body. Finally, the paper will document the design methods torecruit and retain underrepresented students in the EE program, both at EWU and at NSCC.These methods are adapted from strategies that have been proven effective at other universities.This paper reviews the planning of a dual-site EE program that partners a RegionalComprehensive University with a Community College. It includes the significance, goals,objectives, curriculum, infrastructure, and laboratory requirements. The result of this researchwill be a model that could be replicated by other universities and community colleges.IntroductionEastern Washington University (EWU), a public comprehensive university located in EasternWashington

Conference Session

Efficient Authenticity: Modeling, Labs, Real-World Applications in Aerospace

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kuldeep S. Rawat, Elizabeth City State University; Ellis Eugene Lawrence, Elizabeth City State University; Orestes Devino Gooden, Elizabeth City State University

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Diversity

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Aerospace

that is readily accessible in more urbanareas of the state. However, with recent growth in the aviation and aerospace industry in theregion, there now exists the potential to link K-12 education to the aerospace industry. Thisinitiative adopts Roadshow-in-a-Box model, extends laboratory resources and is an importantstep towards expanding STEM literacy and career exposure for students from the mosteconomically distressed region in the State. The initiative is expected to serve over 200 schools,located within the twenty-one (21) counties surrounding ECSU, over a period of three years.This highly interactive learning lab on wheels provides students with hands-on activities,laboratory equipment, simulations, information, and rich digital media

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Course Efforts

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenan Baltaci, University of Wisconsin, Stout; Andy S. Peng, University of Wisconsin-Stout

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

teaching for electricalengineering students such as Digital Circuits, Analog Circuits, Electronics, and Introduction toCircuits. eIt is extremely challenging for any course instructor to cover such a diverse topic, engage withstudents, and provide hands-on laboratory experience at the same time. Like many universities,students evaluate the instructor at the end of the semester. Some of the student comments frommy first-time teaching were, “the course being fast pace,” “difficult to understand” and “toomuch math and very few labs.” They also mentioned that they were constantly being rushed tofinish the lab experiment on time. Overall, student feedback clearly showed that students did nothave a positive experience from the only electrical

Conference Session

Latest Trends and Implementations in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Ahmad, Northwestern State University

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Manufacturing

Manufacturing o Introduction to Fabrication, Process Technology and Machining  Incorporates 180 contact hours of class and laboratory work.This research takes a pragmatic approach to develop an articulation of college credit for C4Mtowards a B.Sc. degree in Engineering Technology. The paper proceeds by discussing themethod used to carry out the research. After that it provides a summary of the results. The paperconcludes by discussing how to use this articulation to recruit students and devises a datacollection plan to track the impact of implementing the articulation of certification formanufacturing on the economic development in the state of Louisiana.MethodThis paper uses a case-study approach. A faculty team of an Engineering