Conference Session

Innovative Teaching in Architectural Engineering

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allen C Estes, California Polytechnic State University; Brent Nuttall P.E., California Polytechnic State University; Jill Nelson P.E., California Polytechnic State University; Margot Kally McDonald AIA, NCARB, LEED BD+C, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo; Gregory F. Starzyk JD, Cal Poly at San Luis Obispo

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Architectural

,architecture and construction disciplines, particularly at the lower division level. Toenhance this collaboration, the college committed to providing an upper division,interdisciplinary experience for every student in the form of a project based, teamoriented five unit studio laboratory that every student would take. The course is now inits fifth year and requires small teams of architecture, engineering and constructionstudents to complete the schematic level design of an actual building for a real client.The course has two learning objectives which create a dynamic tension and compete foremphasis on how the course is executed:1. Create an integrated building design that includes a sound project approach (scope/budget/quality & constructability

Conference Session

Best Methods for NEEs

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James C. Squire, Virginia Military Institute; Turk McCleskey, Virginia Military Institute; Elizabeth White Baker, Wake Forest University; Anthony Evan English, Western New England University

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New Engineering Educators

abstract it into its own class. Iffuture programs need to use the same data file structure, extend its functionality usinginheritance and polymorphism. Title the application with the version number to reduce re-versioning confusion. Anticipate email server security rules complicating distribution by email,by sharing either by embedding in a personally-owned website or by using a file-sharing locationsuch as Dropbox®. We have found simpler measures, such as compressing or changing the fileextension, only work through a subset of university email servers.The remaining tips and best practices are less abstract than the above and more technical innature. The canonical framework for developing numerical analysis programs is shown inFigure 1

Conference Session

Capstone Manufacturing and Design

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University (Engineering Technology); Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng.)

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Manufacturing

would fit on a standard desktop or table,would interface with commonly available CNC / Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)software, would be powered by a standard AC outlet, would be easy to use and robust enough foreducational use, and would not be cost prohibitive.Design Constraints Student design team proposed a desktop CNC machine that met a number of requirements tobe considered acceptable for use as a teaching aid for the MET316 course. Some of theserequirements placed additional constraints on the design which may limit its functionality andusefulness (Figure 1). The first significant constraint for the design was that the machine be small enough to fit on astandard desktop or table in a typical classroom. The targeted desktop

Conference Session

Crossing Boundaries - Service Learning and Interdisciplinary Teams

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James G Sullivan, University of Florida

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Construction

compromising the ability of future generations to meet their ownneeds” vii. Any alterations to the natural environment generate both immediate and long-termconsequences and it is important to be mindful of these when working on any new structures.The department focuses on incorporating the Hannover Principles into their studies. Thisdocument focuses on the “transformation and growth in understanding of our interdependencewith nature” and allows for adaptation as knowledge of the natural environment expands (AboutSustainability 2011). The principles, which are listed below, are all significant points to beincorporated in the design and planning of a sustainable house i: 1. Insist on rights of humanity and nature to co-exist. 2. Recognize

Conference Session

Problem- and project-based learning in environmental engineering

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Ross Pfluger, P.E., United States Military Academy; Matthew P. Baideme, United States Military Academy; Katie E Matthew, United States Army; Stephen A. Lewandowski, United States Military Academy; Jeffrey A. Starke P.E., United States Military Academy; Michael A. Butkus P.E., U.S. Military Academy

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Environmental Engineering

. Page 23.804.2(1) Introduction and BackgroundAll environmental engineering and environmental science majors at the United States MilitaryAcademy (USMA) begin their educational experience with an introductory course (titled EV301)taken in the first semester of their junior year that incorporates basic principles of environmentalscience. A modified version of the course (titled EV300) is taught to approximately 170 non-engineering majors each year to fulfill our university‟s requirement for all non-engineeringmajors to take a three-course sequence in an engineering discipline. EV300 and EV301 eachpossess 40 1-hour lectures, which are divided into 4 blocks of instruction: ecology, risk, energy,and pollution. Within the context of both courses, our

Conference Session

Trends in Engineering Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leticia Anaya, University of North Texas

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Educational Research and Methods

V terms dimensions X = U terms Figure 1: SVD of Original X Matrix.The output to the LSA method is a truncated X’ matrix. documents dimensions dimensions documents dimensions dimensions Σk T terms Vk

Conference Session

Study Abroad, International Experience, Exchange Programs and Student Retention

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ute Heinze, RWTH Aachen University; Ursula Bach; Rene Vossen; Sabina Jeschke, RWTH Aachen University

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International

Exchange Service (DAAD) and the Higher EducationInformation System Institute (HIS)12 as well as the German Federal Statistical Office13 64 outof 1,000 students from German higher education institutions pursued a study-related exchangein 2010. These numbers include those students who reside abroad on a temporary basis aswell as those who work towards a degree from a foreign higher education institution.Compared to the mobility numbers of the past decade, an increase in outbound mobilestudents can be observed as is shown in the following figure. Figure 1: Development of mobility rate of German students from 2000-2010, per 1,000 students13When looking at mobility rates for different subject groups, data are available for examplefrom the European

Conference Session

Information and Network Security

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abul K. M. Azad, Northern Illinois University; Munish Sharma, Northern Illinois University

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Computing & Information Technology

suitable for Internet accessible remoteexperimentation. Considering the challenge, the authors have developed a custom designedLMS for an Internet accessible remote laboratory. This paper describes the design anddevelopment of an integrated facility with Internet accessible remote laboratory and an LMS. Interms of the remote experimentation part, it uses computer interfacing hardware and softwarefrom National Instruments (Input/Output cards and LabVIEW). The LMS part is mainlysoftware tools that are implemented by using MySQL and .NET technologies.1. IntroductionThe presence of computer technology in education has increased dramatically, and predictionsare that this trend will continue to accelerate. Many of the new technologies are

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 2

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Helen M Doerr, Syracuse University; Jonas Bergman Arleback, Syracuse University; AnnMarie H O'Neil, C.S. Driver Middle School

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Mathematics

discharged. Students weregiven a set of resistors and capacitors and were asked to develop a model they could use toanswer these three questions: (1) How does increasing the resistance affect the rate at which acapacitor discharges? (2) Compare the rates at which the capacitor is discharging at thebeginning, middle and end of the total time interval. How does the average rate of change of thefunction change as time increases? (3) How does increasing the capacitance affect the rate atwhich a capacitor discharges? Similar to the multiple tasks within the light intensity applicationactivity, the students engaged in several iterations of interpreting and communicating theirreasoning about three quantities: (1) the values of the exponential decay

Conference Session

Using graphics in the rest of the engineering courses

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andy S Zhang, New York City College of Technology of CUNY; GAFFAR BARAKAT GAILANI, New York City College of Technology

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Engineering Design Graphics

engineering graphics courses still lacked certain skills andunderstanding when creating their design models and working drawings. For examples, manystudents didn’t understand the difference between working drawings and the corresponding 3Dobjects, and they had difficulty in creating sheet metal components and gears. This was an on-going project which started in fall 2012. Some details concerning the implementation ofintradepartmental collaborative work including assessment was discussed in this paper, morewill be discussed in future papers.1. IntroductionEngineers use engineering graphics to describe their design, to exchange ideas, and tocommunicate with others. As an important communication tool, most engineering departmentcommits at least two

Conference Session

Computational/CS Initiatives

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suxia Cui, Prairie View A&M University; Yonghui Wang, Prairie View A&M University; A. Anil Kumar, Prairie View A&M University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

astronauts and get answers from space station. All kinds of activities fostered students to reachout, but none of the detailed computer programming or related skills were introduced in theircurricula or in after school club. Page 23.811.2Weather Balloon ProjectFor the past academic year, the school science teacher focused on a weather balloon launchingproject which will send balloon to the near space layer (65,000 to 325,000 feet above sea level)to collect real data. Fig. 1 shows a picture taken from near space layer, and Fig. 2 plots the airpressure changing with altitude. Fig. 1 A picture taken of the inky blackness of space and the

Conference Session

Computational/CS Initiatives

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

A. Dean Fontenot, Texas Tech University; Richard A Burgess, Texas Tech University; Vinitha Hannah Subburaj M.S; Debra J Nash, Texas Tech University T-STEM Center

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

an iPad/iPhone applicationto simulate the environment inside the NASA Orion Mock-up Space Capsule, and to automatethe tasks manually performed by humans inside the space-craft. This project goal was achievedby introducing computational thinking activities to middle school, high school, andundergraduate students.Associated with the field of Computer Science, computational thinking can be described as amodern way of thinking and problem solving. With emerging science and technology,computational thinking helps one view a problem in terms of the nature of the computation Page 23.812.2involved rather than just programming and coding. Wing [1

Conference Session

Capstone Design and Innovations in ECE

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John J. Burke P.E., Western New England University

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Electrical and Computer

of entrepreneurship into thecurriculum.A student encountering the KEEN program should be able to: 1. Effectively collaborate in a team setting 2. Apply critical & creative thinking to ambiguous problems 3. Construct & effectively communicate a customer "appropriate value proposition” 4. Persist through and learn from failure 5. Effectively manage projects through appropriate commercialization or final delivery process 6. Demonstrate voluntary social responsibility 7. Relate personal liberties and free enterprise to entrepreneurshipWith the KEEN grant award, the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) departmentbegan an effort to integrate business acumen into two ECE courses. The effort started

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jia-Ling Lin, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Paul Imbertson, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Tamara J Moore, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

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Electrical and Computer

responded. Educators agree that thequality of engineering teaching needs to be improved, and the content and delivery of traditionallectures fail to motivate students to meet learning challenges and job requirements. TheDepartment of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Minnesota Twin Citieshas developed a comprehensive plan to revamp the electric energy systems core courses. 1 Thereformed curriculum has integrated the three sub-areas of electric energy systems, i.e. electricdrives, power electronics, and power systems, into a single focus area. The new curriculum isable to cover a broader range of topics with greater depths while allowing students to explorecomplimentary areas, such as control systems, mechanical systems, and

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Grossfield P. E., Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology

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Mathematics

only a few separate points.Piecewise smooth means the curves have a tangent line everywhere except at a few separatepoints.Usually, students learn in high school algebra the different kinds and characteristics of curves;that is, they learn to graph simple curves, to find the zeros of polynomials and rational curvesand to solve for the intersections of simple curves. It is also important that students learn tovisualize the curve which is associated with a particular equation. 4 2As an example, examine the graph of the fourth degree polynomial, y = x – 2x + .2x +1, whichis shown below in Figure 1

Conference Session

K-12 Professional Development I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Reid, Ohio Northern University; Tyler J Hertenstein, Ohio Northern University; Morgan Sperry; Debra Kay Gallagher, Ohio Northern University; Stacy McClelland

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

programs interested in innovative activities to introduce engineeringinto K-12.IntroductionIEEE Teacher In Service Program (TISP)The IEEE Teacher In Service Program (TISP) is designed to train engineers to hold in-serviceworkshops for teachers who then take hands-on engineering projects into their classroom.Through the IEEE sponsored website, tryengineering.org, teachers are provided with lessonplans tied to United States national educational standards where applicable. Each activity isdesigned to be inexpensive (often less than $10 for a classroom)1. This program has beensuccessfully implemented throughout each IEEE region in the United States for over ten years

Conference Session

Introducing New Methodologies and the Incoming Students to Engineering Programs

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhang Lei, University of Florida; Fazil T. Najafi, University of Florida

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International

information, material, and time constraints. Figures 1,2 and 3 represent different frames created by students including warren truss, Howe truss,and Pratt truss. Students are encouraged to be creative and build any types of truss bridgegiven the materials, and time constraints.Truss bridges are placed into the Plexiglas which enables their bridge trusses to be loaded.This can be illustrated by Figure 1, Figure 2 and Figure 3. A bucket is attached to thetruss bridge where the loads are added into the bucket slowly and gradually until thebridge collapse. Figure 4 presents a bridge created by students ready to be tested underloads.Figure 5 demonstrates how students place load into the bucket. The loading process willnot stop until the wooden truss

Conference Session

Embedded Systems and Mobile Computing

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard G. Helps, Brigham Young University; Scott Pack

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Computing & Information Technology

(measured by credit-hours completed). Students’ programming backgrounds vary from none to paid programmers. • Lab equipment is limited. The class is large enough to require 15 identical lab stations. Therefore the system had to be designed so that the cost, multiplied by 15, was reasonable. Even with 15 stations students work in pairs, and two or three lab sections are required.Measurement of effectiveness of the student experienceIn line with the research goals of the lab experience measurements will be made of: 1. Students’ understanding of CPS 2. Students’ understanding of the pillars of IT relevant to this experience. 3. Students’ evaluation (opinion) of the relationship between CPS and IT.These

Conference Session

Bringing Industrial Applications into the Classroom

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Lepek, The Cooper Union; Charmian Wu, Tufts University; Ryan Poling-Skutvik

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Chemical Engineering

communication skills.Pharmaceutical EngineeringBranching out from chemical engineering, pharmaceutical engineering has recently emerged as anew formal academic discipline [1]. Universities such as Rutgers University and New JerseyInstitute of Technology have begun to offer graduate programs to help complement thepharmaceutical industry based in New Jersey [2,3]. In recent years, many graduates of The Page 23.819.2Cooper Union have gone into careers in the pharmaceutical industry. This has led the leadauthor to develop new courses and research thrusts in this area. To complement this initiative, aK-12 outreach program was developed in pharmaceutical

Conference Session

Integration of Manufacturing and Society

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jaby Mohammed, Petroleum Institute

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Manufacturing

originated in 1983 as a result ofKentucky leaders' concern that the state’s "best and brightest" were leaving the Commonwealth Page 23.820.2to pursue educational and career opportunities elsewhere without fully understanding thepotential of their talents at home. Students who are selected attend the Program without charge.In the spirit of partnership, the Office of the Governor, the Kentucky State Legislature, andprivate enterprise come together to provide the financial support for the Program 1.The Program’s mission is to enhance Kentucky's next generation of civic and economic leaders.The first class numbered 230 and was housed on one college campus

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David H Hoe, University of Texas, Tyler

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Electrical and Computer

detailed.IntroductionOngoing research in nanotechnology is revolutionizing several fields, includingmicroelectronics, biotechnology, and materials science. It is predicted that by 2020, nanoscaleengineering will bring about mass applications in industry, medicine, and informationtechnology.1 As a result, a growing number of scientists and engineers with the ability to createinnovative designs using nanotechnology will be required. This is creating an urgent need forcurriculum enhancements right now in STEM education. This paper focuses on the impact thatnanotechnology will have in the area of microelectronics, one of the main economic drivers ofthis information technology age. The ability to shrink electronic devices down to submicrondimensions has made possible Very

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shiwen Mao, Auburn University; Yingsong Huang, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Auburn University; Yihan Li, Auburn University; Prathima Agrawal, Auburn University; Jitendra K Tugnait, Auburn University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

programmablewireless platforms that allow researchers to create software radios, such as Ettus Research LLC’sUniversal Software Radio Peripheral (USRP) (acquired by National Instruments Corporation inFeb. 2010), Rice University’s Wireless Open-Access Research Platform (WARP), and othercommercial platforms. 1 Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Auburn University, 200 Broun Hall, AuburnUniversity, Auburn AL 36849-5201, smao@ieee.org 2 Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Auburn University, 200 Broun Hall, AuburnUniversity, Auburn AL 36849-5201, yzh0002@tigermail.auburn.edu 3 Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Auburn University, 200 Broun Hall, AuburnUniversity, Auburn AL 36849-5201, yli

Conference Session

Sustainability and engineering education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Mueller PE P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; John Aidoo, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Environmental Engineering

building construction. Pre- and post-surveys wereconducted at the beginning and end of the quarter, respectively, to assess student learning.Results confirmed an increase in student awareness and understanding of sustainable designconcepts that were incorporated on a weekly basis throughout the course and how they can berelated to civil engineering projects.IntroductionIn the Fundamental Canons of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Code of Ethics,it states that engineers “shall strive to comply with the principles of sustainable development inthe performance of their professional duties.”1 Additionally, in the statement Dialogue on theEngineer’s Role in Sustainable Development – Johannesburg and Beyond (NAE 2002)2, anumber of American

Conference Session

International Division Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alireza Rahrooh, Daytona State College; Walter W. Buchanan P.E., Texas A&M University; Robert De la Coromoto Koeneke, Daytona State College

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International

careers. A number ofpractical feedback control system experiments are being developed that will allow students anopportunity to develop appropriate transfer functions and control programs for closed-loopsystem with a computer in the loop.1. IntroductionThe College of Engineering Technology at Daytona State College has been involved in teachingcontrol feedback concepts since its inception. Over the last two years this commitment hasevolved into a four-credit upper division course, EET4732. This course introduces analog controlsystems with the following topics; mathematical modeling and simulation, time and frequencyresponse, stability analysis, analog controller design and implementation, and an introduction todigital control systems in view of

Conference Session

Study Abroad, International Experience, Exchange Programs and Student Retention

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Manfred J Hampe, Technische Universität Darmstadt; Jan Helge Bøhn, Virginia Tech; David J. Dixon, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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International

longitudinally for study abroad experiences, while contrasting this with their classpeers, who did not participate.In June 2012, six American engineering students from two engineering universities and oneAmerican professor crossed the Atlantic to take part in an intercultural experience with Germanfirst-year engineering students, faculty, industry, and history. The participating studentsincluded 5 Mechanical Engineering students and 1 Materials Engineering student. Theirapproximate three week stay was well-received and developed into a rich interculturalexperience, not only for the American students, but also the German student team members.Students arrived on a Sunday and settled into youth hostel accommodations. The next morningthe design project was

Conference Session

Classes in Entrepreneurship

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nihad Dukhan PhD, University of Detroit Mercy; Nassif E Rayess, University of Detroit Mercy

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

, which meets with thefaculty and makes recommendations to the department on the skills that are expected formgraduating engineers. The department also has funding geared toward implementing innovationand creativity into the curriculum, and continuous efforts in entrepreneurship.The course outcomes were listed as follows. After taking this course, students will have an:1. increased ability to evaluate contemporary issues of the engineering profession2. increased ability to evaluate professional and ethical responsibility3. increased ability to evaluate the impact of engineering solutions in a global, social context4. increased ability to evaluate the importance of team work5. increased ability to make judgments based on analysis of literature and

Conference Session

Delivery Methods in Mechanical Engineering Courses

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Mason, Seattle University; Teodora Rutar Shuman, Seattle University; Kathleen E. Cook, Seattle University

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Mechanical Engineering

course content.This paper describes the implementation of an IC in a senior-level Control Systems course. Twoofferings of these courses with 20-25 students each have been entirely taught as inverted. Thispaper describes best practices in offering these courses, including suggestions for instructors onpreparing video lectures and structuring the course to provide a safe environment for students tolearn in this unique format. Three years of assessment data are presented in this paper, includingstudent exam performance, and instructor and student observations and perceptions of theinverted classroom format collected through surveys and interviews. Key results fromassessments are: 1) although there was some initial resistance from the students to

Conference Session

Novel Pedagogies 2

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oenardi Lawanto, Utah State University; Harry B Santoso, Utah State University

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Educational Research and Methods

-Regulated Learning While Learning Electric Circuit Concepts with Enhanced Guided Notes AbstractMeasuring self-regulated learning (SRL) skills of engineering college students while usingenhanced guided notes (EGN) promotes a better understanding of how students deal with note-taking activities. This study focused on students’ task interpretation, cognitive strategies, andSRL processes including planning, monitoring, and regulating strategies while using EGN in anelectric circuits course. The main objectives of this study were to (1) understand how students’SRL skills changed after using EGN; and (2) evaluate how students’ conceptual understandingon electric circuits improved after using

Conference Session

Novel Pedagogies 2

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James A. Kaupp, Queen's University; Brian M Frank P.Eng., Queen's University; Ann Shih-yi Chen, Queen's University

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Educational Research and Methods

engineering programs in their second year. Inthe first semester of the program students take courses in statics, chemistry, earth systems, Page 23.830.3engineering graphics, and calculus. They also take a full-year course focused on engineeringdesign and practice.APSC-100 is a team-based, project-based course to promote a sense of curiosity aboutengineering, and promote creative thought. The course is divided into three modules: Module 1.Problem analysis and modeling; Module 2. Experimentation and measurement; Module 3:Engineering design. Each of these is one semester long and equivalent in weight to a standardone-semester engineering course. This

Conference Session

Misconceptions

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karla L. Sanchez, Purdue University; Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette; David Sederberg, Purdue University; Grant P Richards, Purdue University, West Lafayette; M. Gail Jones, NC State University; Hong Z Tan, Purdue University

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Educational Research and Methods

high school and college students3-5. Likewise, research has shown that students havealternative conceptions about abstract physical concepts that often are not congruent withscientific facts6-9.The present study focuses on investigating the impact of visual simulations coupled with haptictechnology, specifically targeted to electromagnetism concept learning. The research questionsfor this study are: 1. What are freshmen electrical engineering technology students’ understandings of fundamental electromagnetism concepts? 2. Can students improve their conceptual understanding of electromagnetism concepts after being exposed to visual and visuohaptic simulations? 3. Are visuohaptic simulations more effective as