Conference Session

Issues of Concern to New Faculty

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard Bannerot

American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2002, American Society for Engineering Educationwith the “spirit” of the design and will be reflected in the esthetics of the physical deviceproduced and in their reports, e.g., logos (both written and oral). Groups are allowed tochange names as their designs and understanding evolves.The “work session” in the fourth week is free time for the groups to begin work on theirprojects. Each group is also introduced to its mentor (an undergraduate who hascompleted the course) and to the small shop available for the construction of prototypes.The shop provides a variety of hand tools, a place to work, but only a few power tools.The mentors

Conference Session

Closing Manufacturing Competency Gaps I

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Krishna Krishnan; Janet Twomey; Vis Madhavan; Don Malzahn; Lawrence Whitman

following: reflects broad research 5 elements make a contribution. team member. The final product and application of critical thinking There are few technical problems, was shaped by all members and skills; shows notable insight or and none of a serious nature. represents something that would understanding of the topic; not have been possible to compels the audience’s attention. accomplish working alone. The VR model is complete, but Students worked together as a team The project has a clear goal related does not have any innovative use on all

Conference Session

Course and Curriculum Innovations in ECE

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Stephen Petersen; Richard Hughey; David Meek; Alexandra Carey

. The manual unifies the curriculum and makes the course easier to teach andadminister, especially for new instructors. It was recently modified to reflect changes in thecourse as we moved to an open-source assembler.Laboratory programming assignments are given electronically, typically once per week, over thecourse of ten weeks. Students spend four hours in scheduled sessions per week, but are given theoption of working in the laboratory during other times as well. Assignments vary in difficultyand complexity, from basic exercises in efficiency in MIPS to programming intricate routines tohandle external and internal interrupts with the Microkits. Each assignment also presentsstudents with opportunities to excel by electively choosing to

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Corinne Darvennes; Sally Pardue

operation. Theprocess was to edit the PPT lecture to reflect whatever changes needed, convert it to HTMLusing PPT commands, remove the text version of the slides, zip the files, upload to WebCT,make a folder to house the unzipped file, unzip the slides into the new folder, go to the ContentModule, add a HTML link, select the first slide, add an HTML link, select the second slide, etc.,check titles of the slides showing in the Content Module (title comes from the upper title of theslide in the PPT), indent slides appropriately, and finally update the WebCT Content Module.With the HTML version of the lecture slides posted, the ensuing semesters adjustments are fun.Links from each Content page can be easily added. For example, adding learning

Conference Session

Innovation in Design Education

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

William Gaughran

Exposition Copyright ã 2002, American Society for Engineering EducationIt may be said that design is at the core of all facets of engineering. There are manydefinitions of design but Blumrich's, in Deiter 19911 description would appear to fitwell the design activities of most engineers; 'Design establishes and defines solutions toand pertinent structures for problems not solved before, or new solutions to problemswhich have previously been solved in a different way'. This definition shows thatdesign reflects the creative and sometimes the innovative activities of the engineer. Italso gives quite a broad brief to the engineer. Regardless of how one definesengineering design it is a creative activity and the essence of creativity

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Steve Rothberg; Phil Barker; Aruna Palipana; Fiona Lamb

are asked more or less similar questions and the data from these questions yield acomparison of the resources used. Such an approach is most frequently applied to evaluatingsoftware aspects which vary least with context (such as navigability and other human-computer interaction issues as in the case of WAMMI) or using similar software in similarcontexts (such as virtual learning environments in distance learning).Input from engineering academics in the project team strongly suggested that the informationon how a particular piece of software was used in a real context would be extremely valuable.This reflects current thinking in evaluation that the context of use of learning resources iscritically important to its efficacy. The range of

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Graphics

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Alain Desrochers

in a module, users are guided towards the proper group of functions according to the typeof task they are undertaking. In that respect, task classification reflects, in part, the evolution ofthe model (creation, refinement, transformation, ..). Task classification was performed using areverse engineering approach and is therefore not necessarily unique, entailing that variousinterpretation would be equally valid at this level. For instance, the chamfer function has beenassociated to shape refinement rather than creation and the split function to shape transformationrather than creation.The task level can also be seen as an intermediate level between modules and functions whichare both entities precisely defined in Catia and each having their

Conference Session

Understanding Students: Cognition

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Durward Sobek

York, Inc., 1996, pp. 21-34.7. Mehalik, Matthew M., Larry G. Richards, and Michael E. Gorman, “Turning Students into Inventors and Entrepreneurs: The Continuing Evolution of a Course on Invention and Design,” Proceedings of the 1999 Frontiers in Education Conference, San Juan, Puerto Rico.8. Burrows, V. A., B. McNeill, N. F. Hubble, and L. Bellamy, “Statistical Evidence for Enhanced Learning of Content through Reflective Journal Writing,” Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 90, no. 4, Oct. 2001, pp. 661-668.9. Korgel, B. A., “Nurturing Faculty-Student Dialogue, Deep Learning and Creativity through Journal Writing Exercises, Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 91, no. 1, Jan. 2002, pp. 139-146.10. Sobek, II, Durward

Conference Session

Assessment in EM Education

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Sami Ainane; Janet Schmidt; Gary Pertmer

Conference & Exposition Copyright 2002, American Society for Engineering Education commitment must be made on the part of both the College and individual departmental programs to not only keep the flow of student data going but also to use that information for the continuous improvement of educational practices. The ME example provided suggests that administrative structures (two key committees) be set up to monitor selected key educational activities: the achievement of expected learning outcomes (at the course and program levels), and the quality of “input” as reflected by syllabi content and instructor pedagogical skills. These committees systematically The Director of the Undergraduate Program has

Conference Session

Internet Programming and Applications

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Amy Pritchett; George Nickles

, individualassessment scores may indicate a particular topic that reflects poor performance. In addition, thesurvey may show especially low ratings on the built in question "Examples are clear andeffective" indicating the examples in that topic need revision. All this information from eachmeasurement will be available to the instructor, but triangulation readily reveals a problem andeven this first implementation of the analysis tool can provide specific feedback forimprovement.The next version, which is currently under development, will include many more evaluationfunctions. The assessment tool will be integrated with the assignments and grading section ofthe website, allowing graded assignments to be included in the evaluation. This will be done tothe level

Conference Session

Strategic Issues in EM Education

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Sherion Jackson; Andrew Jackson

motivation,summarized by Huitt (2001), help create an understanding of the roles each participant must playin a successful distance education model. The following definitions of motivation were gleaned from a variety of psychology textbooks and reflect the general consensus that motivation is an internal state or condition (sometimes described as a need, desire, or want) that serves to activate or energize behavior and give it direction (see Kleinginna and Kleinginna, 1981a). · internal state or condition that activates behavior and gives it direction; · desire or want that energizes and directs goal-oriented behavior; · influence of needs and desires on the intensity and direction of

Conference Session

International Engineering Education

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Mohammed Ali Satter; John Pumwa

emphasize thermal, fluid and materials sciences,mechanics, control and design. The overall yearly failure rate in the post-FYE program variedfrom 20% to 30%. The failure rate was again the highest in analytical subjects.Students who successfully completed a four-year engineering program graduated with abachelor degree in the ‘pass’ grade; there is no degree classification such as first class, secondclass, etc. But, a department might recommend an award of a ‘degree with merit’ to a studentwho does consistently well over the four-year engineering program. Actual performance of astudent is reflected in the transcript where a letter grades A, B, C, etc. is shown for eachsubject.ObservationsEngineering departments have expressed concern over the

Conference Session

Using Technology to Improve IE Education

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Jerry Davis; Paul Stanfield

effective pedagogy. Eachlearning module allows the student to learn through experience in a “real world” environment.Learning modules are developed around explicit instructional objectives to encourage higher levellearning. Students learn collaboratively. Each learning module is designed to better reach active,reflective, global, visual, and inductive learning styles. The proposed project is different fromtraditional engineering education and from disjoint attempts to address needed changes throughclass content changes and integrating design classes. ALIVE should meet its goal of systemsengineering, information technology, and soft skill development. In addition, the ALIVE systemhelps students better understand the interrelationships between

Conference Session

Design Experiences in Energy Education

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Mayer

develop the concept design of an ocean energysystem that could compete favorably with a conventional power plant.This paper summarizes this capstone experience and reflects on other opportunities at the U.S.Naval Academy to learn of renewable ocean energy technologies. But, first, a review of currentcapabilities and recent trends in offshore renewable energy recovery seems appropriate.Renewable Offshore Energy Recovery SystemsOceans cover nearly 70% of the earth’s surface and represent a potentially large source ofoffshore renewable energy. Yet, the available power capacity from renewable offshore energyrecovery systems is less than 400 MW. And, more than half of this is attributed to a single tidalpower plant at La Rance, FR. Is it yet time to

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Susannah Spodek; Marianne Machotka; D. Joseph Mook

orgrandchildren of immigrants, particularly those who grew up speaking the language of theirparents/grandparents may be surprised when they don’t fit in as smoothly and as comfortably asthey had anticipated when studying abroad in the country of their parents/grandparents. Evenstudents who grew up in diverse environments may be confronted by attitudes and beliefs thatthey are not familiar with and do not agree with. Students will not necessarily like every newconcept that presents itself, but they should be aware that there will be differences. In manycases , they will be pleasantly surprised to learn how things are done in other countries.Self-reflection and a good understanding of one’s self along with knowledge of foreign cultureswill allow students

Conference Session

Understanding Students: Cognition

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Edward Greitzer; Diane H. Soderholm; David Darmofal; Doris Brodeur

three MIT courses, Unified Engineering, Thermal Energy, and Aerodynamics, we usea peer instruction approach similar to that developed for physics by Mazur. 41 In thisapproach, concept questions are given to students in class with time for individual thoughtand reflection. After a check to see how well students have understood the question,small group discussions are held (if needed) in which student groups attempt to answer thequestion. Afterward, the instructor clarifies misconceptions and leads students in furtherexploration of the concept. In the three courses discussed above, we measured classresponse through various techniques, including hand raising, flash cards, and, mostrecently, PRS, a personal response system. Interactive student

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Proulx Denis; Martin Brouillette; Jean Nicolas; Charron François

part of the project. The final grade in a course is thus obtained from a combination ofindividual and team evaluation, and reflects the level of competency achieved as compared toterm competency goals.Finally, we take advantage of web-based tools for communicating with the students, forpresenting or archiving class material, and for performing some evaluation activities.3 Example of the first semesterTo illustrate how the curriculum is put together and delivered, the first semester is presented herein more detail. In particular, we examine the vertical integration of course material within theterm, what do integration projects actually look like and how the team teaching concept isimplemented. Figure 3 Graphical

Conference Session

Academic Prerequisites for Licensure

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Howard Epstein

committee set up earlier to develop a policy on licensing and professional practice were approved by the board. The action changes the title of policy statement 465 from ‘First Professional Degree’ to ‘Academic Prerequisites for Licensure and Professional Practice.’ The previous committee said this title more accurately reflects the intent of the policy. The question is not what should be the first professional degree, the committee said in its report to the board, but instead what should be the educational prerequisite for the practice of civil engineering at the professional level.’ New language defines ‘professional level’ as the ‘practice of engineering as a licensed professional

Conference Session

Instructional Technology in CE 1

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Douglas Schmucker; Charles Camp; Anna Phillips; Paul Palazolo; Susan Magun-Jackson

Session 1615 “Powerful Play: Using Toys as Tools in Engineering Education”AbstractAs engineering education has changed to reflect less of a traditional teacher-centered classroomand more of a learner-centered environment, new instructional methodologies have also evolved.Many of these curricular modifications look startlingly different from traditional engineeringeducation at first glance; however, a closer look reveals that some curricular modifications areable to glean the substance of the traditional lecture, mix it up with some learner-based,collaborative, hands-on activities, and integrate the new mandates for technical communicationand

Conference Session

Tools of Teaching

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Carpick

theseconcerns would be to call groups of 2 to 4 students up at once, and allow them to discuss outloud the possible answer to the question. This would allow more students to be “contestants”throughout the semester, and would lend support to less confident students through the presenceof “teammates”.V. EvaluationAn e-mail survey was conducted after the second offering of the game in “Statics and Mechanicsof Materials,” after the semester had ended and the students had received their grade. This wasdone to allow the students to reflect on the entire course experience and outcomes in theirresponses. The response rate of the surveys was approximately 50%. The results from thisquestionnaire are as follows

Conference Session

Freshman Design

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

John Lake; John Anderson; Charles Yarnoff; J. Edward Colgate; Barbara Shwom; Penny Hirsch

feedback. IDEO, in particular, has a number ofcorporate mottos that reflect the importance of building and testing early in the process, and wehave adopted those as themes of our course:• Just build it• Test early and test often• Fail often to succeed fasterTo help students develop models and prototypes, we give them instruction in building withfoamcore, using a tutorial—Fabulous Foamcore—that IDEO developed for the company’s in-house training. Students also work through an exercise designed by IDEO, prototyping a boxusing foamcore, X-Acto style knives, and hot glue guns. The effect of the workshop is to helpstudents realize that they can easily make mock-ups throughout the design process to visualizeand test design ideas. A high percentage of

Conference Session

Accreditation and Related Issues in ECE

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Lyle Feisel; George Peterson

Apply it Problem posed Experience Testing implications Observation and of concepts in Reflections Learn it new situations Identify what we need to know Formulation of abstract concepts and generalizations Subject-Based Learning START Given problem to

Conference Session

Computers in Education Poster Session

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Steve Schweitzer; Shad Reed

were 25 more inspired or motivated to learn in this course because of the website. 20 Figure 6 indicates that the Computer 15 Aided Design course website was 10 much more successful in this area also. The most likely reason for this 5 is that the website is a reflection of 0

Collection

2002 ASEE North Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Murat Tanyel; Charles Adams

thecomputer tools available in these areas and in section IV, we have shown examples where onepackage’s aesthetic qualities surpass those of the other, rendering the one a “joy” to use. We notethat we have compared these packages (LabVIEW and MATLAB) only aesthetically. We would alsoadd with emphasis that our electrical engineers are exposed to both of these packages in thecurriculum; the preference noted in this paper reflects only a portion of the curriculum. By no meansdo we imply that all DSP courses around the country should drop using MATLAB and embrace Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education North Midwest Section Annual Conference Copyright ” 2002, American Society for Engineering Education

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2002 ASEE North Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Paul Ross; Gisela Kutzbach

Office of the Dean of Engineering at the University ofWisconsin - Madison reported on a questionnaire sent to alumni asking about theirexperiences, professional careers, and education. A key question on the survey askedRoss and Kutzbach 1 In the Online Classroomalumni to identify the most important subjects they had studied in their undergraduateengineering programs. Another section asked what they thought they needed more of intheir education. In short, these questions asked alumni to reflect on their own educationas it affected their professional careers. More than 9,000 alumni responded to this survey(Perspective, 1994).In the list of subjects “which have been most useful in your career,” the top

Conference Session

Innovations in Freshman Engineering

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Rachel Callison; Bob Lorence; Dan Budny; Kate Thomes

Conference Session

The Computer, the Web, and the ChE

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

William Baratuci; Angela Linse

’ motivation, the importanceof motivation is critical in a distance-learning course because of the limitations on student-instructor and student-student interaction. Flori2 lists six types of interaction that characterize anexpert teacher that he quoted from Collins, Brown and Newman. · Modeling: Showing how and why an expert does a task. · Coaching: Observing students as they work and correcting their performance online. · Inquiry: A strategy of questioning. · Articulation: Getting students to articulate their own knowledge and reasoning. · Reflection: Replaying and abstracting students’ work and contrasting that with expert performance. · Exploration: Pushing students into a mode of trying to do the activity better on

Conference Session

Women in Engineering: New Research

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Naphysah O. Duncan; Gerardo Del Cerro

10.9Quality of your major design experience 2.7 6.5 10.8 2.2 49.5 52.2 27.0 32.6 9.9 6.5 AVERAGES 9.8 10.2 17.1 19.6 33.5 35.0 30.9 29.2 8.6 6.0Table 5. Spring 2000 ENGINEERING STUDENT COUNCIL SURVEYGENDER COMPARISONPlease indicate the level of agreement that most accurately reflects your opinion of how wellThe cooper union has instilled you with the following qualities Not At All Not Well Moderately Well Very Well Extremly Well MALE FEMALE MALE FEMALE

Conference Session

Women in Engineering: New Research

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard M. Single; William S. Carlsen; Christine M. Cunningham; Carol B. Muller; Peg Boyle Single

for the 1999-98, 1999-2000, and 2000-01 programs. MentorNet particularly attracted a large percentage of students,and mentors, in engineering, information technology, and computer science fields – thepercentage of these students ranged from 72% to 83% across the program years, while theremaining students were in mathematics or the natural science fields. The majority of theMentorNet students and mentors were Caucasian, reflecting the demographics of the students inthe field. For the three years reported here, MentorNet used both quantitative and qualitativemethods to evaluate the results of participation in MentorNet by mentors and students. Thequantitative portion of the evaluation used a web-based survey administered near the end of

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Graphics

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

David Forsman; Kathryn Holliday-Darr; Michael Lobaugh

. We have not found a textbook that covers material in afashion that suits our course topics. Therefore students download material from the instructor’swebsite on each aspect that is covered. The class is structured with a lecture at the start of classfollowed by practice and homework.Major Changes Implemented In The Fall Of 2001:1. Rewrote syllabus using 21-step process for designing a course including key objectives, etc.(5) In the end, a five page document was produced detailing both student and instructor responsibilities. (http://engr.bd.psu.edu/holidar/html-110/110syl.html)2. A new grade distribution was established reflecting the addition of office visits, assessment and notebook requirements. The distribution was as follows