Conference Session

Manufacturing Laboratory Experience

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

. Course Description and ObjectivesWhile PLC’s remained as the major component, the course modification allowedinclusion of various technologies, connections and contrasts between them, and their past,current, and future roles in industrial controls area. The added content and their detailsare presented in Table 2. Since a few new components were introduced to the curriculum,main hands-on additions were limited to the hardwired ralay-logic and integrated-circuitbased controls areas. These components were critical in teaching PLC basics and logic to Page 11.455.2the students. Besides having hands-on laboratories, demos and review discussions werealso

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Lee, San Jose State University; Stacy Gleixner, San Jose State University; Tai-Ran Hsu, San Jose State University; David Parent, San Jose State University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

DAVID PARENT is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at San Jose State University. He teaches courses and conducts research in semiconductor device physics, integrated-circuit (IC) manufacturing, digital/mixed signal IC design and fabrication, and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). Contact: dparent@email.sjsu.edu. Page 11.40.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 A Development Framework for Hands-On Laboratory Modules in Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS)IntroductionMany of the most popular and advanced consumer products in recent years

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gail H Keraga, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Tracy N Schierenbeck, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Linda McCloskey, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Richard Smith, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

discussion of thesimultaneous evolution of the Archer Center and the Engineering curriculum in leadership and abrief description of the two courses as they are currently taught.BackgroundDuring the mid-1980’s, there arose an increased concern with the marketability of engineeringgraduates. In concert with a very competitive job market, industry recruiters began to seekgraduates who were not only technically capable, but who were also proficient in “people skills”and “communication skills.” At the same time, engineering programs began to develop strongenhancement of design education, including significant opportunities for team-based activities,success in which depended strongly on productive interpersonal relationships among teammembers as well as

Conference Session

Energy Learning through Simulation and Analysis

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David McDonald, Lake Superior State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

an introductory the introduction of physicalmodeling in an electrical machinery course using Simulink and the SimPowerSystems software.The paper provides a brief overview of the software with basic examples, and discusses facultyconsiderations for integrating the software in a class or laboratory. The integration of simulationis a work in progress, and the paper outlines initial outcomes assessment and future plans.IntroductionEngineering professionals in education and industry are concerned about enhancing theeffectiveness and productivity of the design process through the use of simulation software. Thehigh cost of engineering development activities in industry has fostered an interest in model-based design approaches that use computer

Conference Session

Technology in Classrooms - Construction Engineering Perspective

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhili (Jerry) Gao; Russell Walters, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

fielddue to their increasing availability due to the evolution of these technologies. With the currenttrends in 4D CAD, more construction companies are integrating GIS with scheduling. Therefore,more and more contractors and transportation agencies are expecting the GIS and GPSknowledge and capability from new graduates of construction engineering and managementprograms. Introduction of GIS and GPS to the undergraduate students in constructionengineering and management program will bring them a positive element for their career infuture. Some programs of civil engineering have incorporated GIS courses in their curriculum1; 2.In the area of undergraduate construction education, however, it is very hard if not impossible toestablish an independent

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin McLaughlin, University of Connecticut

2006-2640: INCREASING ENGINEERING ENROLLMENT AND RETAININGSTUDENTSKevin McLaughlin, University of Connecticut Page 11.745.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006Increasing Enrollment and Retaining Students Page 11.745.2The challenge to incorporate engineering into middle and high school curriculums andhave students prepared for the rigors of an engineering program is a persistent problemcolleges and universities face throughout the country. Therefore schools have to becreative in this tight economy to get the ‘biggest bang for the buck.’ The University ofConnecticut, School of Engineering has two initiatives that have

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katie Sullivan, University of Utah; April Kedrowicz, University of Utah

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Educational Research and Methods

train studentsin “technical communication” have prioritized writing over speaking. Second, most approachesto communication skill development include an emphasis on either integrating writing and Page 11.625.2speaking into an introductory and/or capstone engineering course or offering a TechnicalCommunication course specifically for engineering students. Third, research in this area oftenhighlights previous attempts to incorporate or develop writing assignments using a writing-in-the-disciplines approach while relying on industry representatives and/or alumni to providediscipline-specific, genre-based knowledge. While these approaches to

Conference Session

FPD8 -- Systems, Nanotechnology & Programming

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Youssef Allam, Ohio State University; David Tomasko, Ohio State University; John Merrill, Ohio State University; Bruce Trott, Ohio State University; Phil Schlosser, Ohio State University; Paul Clingan, Ohio State University

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First-Year Programs

first-yearengineering curriculum. The lab project was piloted during Winter and Spring Quarters of 2004,with one section offered in each quarter for a total of 127 students then expanded to 3 sections in2005 with an enrollment of 190 students. This alternate project is currently being revised andwill be fully integrated into the program by Winter and Spring of 2006. In addition, an honorsversion of the project was offered in Spring 2005 to a single section of 32 students. A revisedhonors version will also be offered in Spring 2006. A three-pronged approach was employed indeveloping the project involving on-campus nanotechnology research laboratory tours hosted byfaculty and researchers, nanotechnology teaching modules, and hands-on lab

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Darryl Morrell, Arizona State University; Chell Roberts, Arizona State University; Robert Grondin, Arizona State University; Chen-Yuan Kuo, Arizona State University; Robert Hinks, Arizona State University; Mark Henderson, Arizona State University; Thomas Sugar, Arizona State University; Scott Danielson, Arizona State University

, accomplished, and proficient.2.2 The Alverno College WorkshopDuring the week of June 20-24, 2005, three founding faculty attended “Connecting StudentLearning Outcomes to Teaching, Assessment, Curriculum” at Alverno College in MilwaukeeWisconsin. This workshop profoundly influenced the on-going development of the student out-comes.Alverno College has developed eight abilities which should result from a successful liberal edu-cation; with each ability is a set of developmental levels that describe how students progress tomaturity in the ability.5–7 Alverno describes the abilities and levels as follows: [The abilities] are integrated, developmental, and transferable. They represent an integrated combination of multiple components including

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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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

limitation to the improvement ofworkforce diversity and to the number of individuals pursuing an education in the engineeringsciences. It serves the needs of Washington State citizens. Current demographic data from theWashington State Office of the Superintendent for Public Instruction indicates that Washingtonhas an increasingly broad pool of potential non-traditional students. National statistics indicate asimilar pattern4. A commitment to underrepresented students builds the enrollment capacitywithin the EWU’s new School of Computing and Engineering Sciences (SCES) and the new EEprogram. A best-practices approach, integrating “experience-based learning,” defined as bothservice learning and industry collaboration, throughout the curriculum will

Conference Session

Technical Issues in Architectural Engineering I

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeanne Homer, Oklahoma State University

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

it is taught by a team of three architects,one of whom specializes in environmental controls, and one structural engineer, and the size ofthe class varies from 30 to 45 students. Both architecture and architectural engineering studentsare required to take this course. The course requirements are somewhat different for the twomajors, and often less than a quarter of the class is AE students. We have come to call this theComprehensive Semester because it not only requires the use of information learned throughoutthe curriculum, but also incorporates a studio, a technology seminar, and a management courseinto a tightly knit whole. Throughout the semester, all students integrate architectural design withmechanical and structural systems design

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Hinds, Michigan State University; Craig Somerton, Michigan State University; Robert Chalou, Michigan State University; Clark Radcliffe, Michigan State University; Gaile Griffore, Michigan State University

participate in the program. It was decide totap into the current Residential Option for Science and Engineering Students (ROSES) operatedby the MSU College of Engineering.ROSES, is an integrative approach that directs resources to students making the transition fromhigh school to college life at MSU. ROSES students are those with an interest in science,engineering, agriculture and natural resources who choose to live in a residential community.The ROSES program provides a strong sense of community and academic support that helpsstudents reach their academic goals. All ROSES participants are required to enroll in a seminarcourse with sections grouped by potential engineering major. Students are introduced to theacademic resources available at MSU

Conference Session

Trend in Construction Engineering Education II

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Chinowsky, University of Colorado-Boulder; Hyman Brown, University of Colorado-Boulder

Tagged Divisions

Construction

ofcontext, scope and multiple intelligences in construction engineering education.IntroductionEngineering achievements accomplished throughout history are examples of individuals strivingto solve problems that are often considered untenable at the time. These problems mayencompass the achievement of great heights in structures, or the ability to span great divides withnew bridge technology, or the ability to enhance transportation modes with multimodaltransportation. In each scenario, it is the engineer with the vision to integrate conflictingdemands into an elegant solution that is pivotal to the final outcome. The continued importanceof this ability to integrate multiple demands is the basis for the position in this paper thatengineering

Conference Session

Approaches to Teaching Entrepreneurship

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

W. Andrew Clark, East Tennessee State University; J. Paul Sims, East Tennessee State University; Craig A. Turner, East Tennessee State University; Jon L. Smith, East Tennessee State University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

experimentation(increased research and development costs) can have on Wall Street’s perception of acompany. Our university recently merged the colleges of Business and Technology andApplied Sciences resulting in a cross-pollinated faculty and the establishment of coursesin the graduate and undergraduate curriculum where business and engineering technologystudent’s work together on class projects, many of which involve an innovationcomponent.It is interesting that many of the faculty who incorporate a discussion or exercise relatedto the innovation process in their classroom have had extensive experience in anindustrial setting prior to joining the university faculty. Industry seasoned faculty bringtheir “real-world” experience to the classroom and

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Jackson, Texas A&M University-Commerce; Mary Johnson, Texas A&M University-Commerce; E. Delbert Horton

“Just in Time”continuing educational services, conveniently available, in order to update the skills ofemployees. If the price is right, research results & technical consultation services with facultyand students are nice to have, but typically of lower importance to the employers.McMasters and Cummings Alignment ModelAs part of an informative article by McMasters & Cummings (2004) the authors created a modelthat describes the three-part linkage that exists in engineering education. By integrating theelements of this model into an assessment program, critical elements of program effectivenesscan be addressed and improved. Get Research Funding! Puzzle • Research

Collection

2006 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Day Radebaugh; Kurt A. Soschinske; Glyn Rimmington; Mara Alagic

may involve unlearning or “deconstructing” some beliefs or understandings towardthe individual based on their cultural or societal identity5,14. To train engineers in use of the metaphor, an effective teaching method has beendeveloped. Cage Painting Simulation5 (CPS) was developed to integrate the four steps of cagepainting into an interactive tool that challenges the learner to examine interculturalcommunication preconceptions and misconceptions, with a culturally unidentified syntheticindividual named Simea. The CPS uses interactive scenarios with scaffolded feedback for three levels of learner’schoices: good, mediocre, and bad5. The character Simia has scaffolded feedback for the samechoice level. The scenarios are based on a

Conference Session

Meeting ABET Requirements

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Freeman, Tufts University; Douglas Matson, Tufts University; Grant Sharpe, Tufts University; Chris Swan, Tufts University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

learning attracted a broad range of students and a conscious decision was madeto structure the organization such that a multidisciplinary approach was nurtured andencouraged. The faculty quickly recognized the value in this unique approach to engineeringeducation and integrated this pedagogical evolution into the curriculum as an alternative Page 11.818.2component of the senior design project. Proceedings of the 2006 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2006, American Society for Engineering Education Students from several departments in the School of

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandra Courter, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Joan Kwako, University of Wisconsin-Madison; John Wright, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Deanna Byrnes, Lawrence University; Thatcher Root, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Clif Conrad, University of Wisconsin-Madison

seeking new knowledge that relates to the problem at hand, andfor trial, feedback, and revision. In short, substantive conversation forces us to transformbasic knowledge into applied, integrated knowledge.” [1]Authentic assessment has been the norm for the course since its beginning as a centralcomponent in the Delta Program [2]; however, the introduction of the micro-course is an“experiment” to make the traditional micro-teaching experience even more “real” ormore authentic. For example, since its beginning, students have written and reviewedlearning plans, assessment strategies, and a teaching and learning philosophy. In fall,2004, we piloted the micro-course as an authentic assessment experience. Our hypothesiswas that a microcourse would give

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade in Research

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Keith, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

Learning and Education,”“Course Curriculum, and Laboratory Innovation12-13.” This is “educational scholarship”at its core. It is just as rigorous as traditional research in Topic X, Y, A, or B, although itmay be a good idea to talk with your Department Chair or Dean before submitting one ofthese proposals.Tip #2: Teach to Your Strengths, then to Your Goals – When you start your facultycareer, you are an expert in Topic X and have a broad view of your discipline as a whole.However, as research continues to add increasing depth, it may be very difficult for a newfaculty member to teach certain courses. Go through your department curriculum andplan out what courses you would like to teach and which you would like to avoid.The author was fortunate to

Conference Session

FPD9 -- Technology & Textbooks

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

S. Keith Hargrove, Morgan State University; Marie Dahleh, Harvard University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

needand desire to reduce the gap in student learning and real world problem solving asgraduates enter the workforce. The National Academy of Engineering has appealed toengineering programs to integrate theory and practice in the curriculum, and introducemore innovative learning methods that simulate industrial decision making in theclassroom and laboratory [1]. Hence, the challenge for engineering educators is the useof more innovative methods for instruction and learning to replicate real world problemsolving, and provide an environment for intellectual exchange of ideas and solutions in aclassroom setting. This is further reinforced by the Accreditation Board for Engineeringand Technology (ABET) to encourage the use of a cadre of tools and

Conference Session

Evaluation and Assessment of IE Programs

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

R. Radharamanan, Mercer University

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

school statistics Alumni supportOutcomes Cognitive growth Publication citations Skills attained Contribution to the field Attitudes developed Achievement of advisees______________________________________________________________________________*Adapted from Rogers12.The institution should facilitate interaction with other students and lecturers, and, as a result,promote multiple feedback opportunities within the learning process. Guidelines for theapplication of TQM in educational institutions can be summarized as follows7: • Provide training in an integrated system approach using quality management model and ISO-9000. • Show commitment from the top. • Include quality

Conference Session

Energy Laboratory Development

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Reisel, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Kevin Renken, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

Co., Visa Lighting Corp., and West Bend Co. for providing equipment andsupplies for the experiments. Finally, the students who worked on the projects deserve much ofthe credit for this project's success: Ms. Colleen Bell, Ms. Christina Wisler, Mr. Austin Schmitt,Mr. Zach Ouradnik, Mr. Todd Murray, Mr. Chad Housner, and Mr. Erik Bauer.Bibliography Page 11.475.111. H.A. Aglan and S.F. Ali, "Hands-on Experiences: An Integral Part of Engineering Curriculum Reform," J. Eng. Education, 85, 327-330, 1996.2. R.M. Felder, "Reaching the Second Tier - Learning and Teaching Styles in College Science Education," J. Coll. Sci. Teaching, 22

Conference Session

The Senior Experience: Capstone and Beyond

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Large Seagrave

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

curriculum capstone courses in Civil and other engineering disciplines attempt tofulfill a host of objectives. Most notably, they incorporate design projects and teamwork tofulfill specific criteria of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).They provide their students with an opportunity for synthesis, employing the technical skills theyhave learned in the program, and introducing elements of professional practice that will easetheir integration into industry after graduation.In order to meet the needs industry has for young engineers, many universities have incorporatedmock corporate environments and real-world clients into the capstone course. Besides familiaritywith a team work environment and real clients, preparation for

Conference Session

Teaching with Technology in Dynamics and Mechanics of Materials

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Salim Haidar, Grand Valley State University; Ali Mohammadzadeh, Grand Valley State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

powerful tool in analysis and design of dynamical systems.The authors used SIMULINK in analysis and design of an automobile suspension system6 as an Page 11.1141.2exemplary model in vibrations’ class.This model example, which provided for follow-up homework assignments and a project, helpedstudents learn about efficient numerical methods, and how to employ technology tools,MATLAB and SIMULINK, in solving engineering problems, early in the dynamics class. Whatstudents learned here helps them a great deal in the subsequent courses in the curriculum. Thestate form of the governing differential equations of motion, introduced to students in the follow

Conference Session

Where are We Going? The Future of Civil Engineering Education

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald Harichandran, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

recruit young and idealistic minds interested in contributing toward solvingsome of society’s vital fundamental concerns. The prospect of using emerging technologies toaddress sustainable development has the definite potential of exciting undergraduate students. Several initiatives in this regard are already underway. Stanford University, for instance, isplanning to provide an innovative experience to students by establishing a residential program ina newly constructed “green” dormitory building. The building is expected to showcase sustain-able concepts related to energy, water systems, vehicle refueling, air quality, etc. and serve as a“live-in laboratory.” The new thrusts are driving curriculum reform. Several Big 10+ CEE departments

Conference Session

EM Program Trend and Development

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jerry Westbrook, University of Alabama-Huntsville

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

processes.B. Curriculum RequirementsThe standard requires a balance between qualitative and quantitative concepts with therequirement of at least one third of the courses being qualitative management related material.Curricular requirements thus focus on the management side of engineering management. Muchof engineering management is conceptually qualitative. Quantitative concepts are required to tiethe discipline to the field of engineering. Thus, there is a requirement for both types of concepts.Hick’s (1999) study found that qualitative concepts were the most likely to be missing. Thisstandard ensures that the program is, in fact, an engineering management program. The centralfocus must be on management in some context, at some level.The remainder

Conference Session

Topics in Nuclear and Radiological Engineering Education

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Marshall, North Carolina State University; Mohamed Bourham, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

Nuclear and Radiological

orientation process towards thediscipline. It provides a transition from outreach and recruitment to retention initiatives at thecollege and departmental levels. Incoming students require integration into the nuclearengineering program that provides an introduction to the academic material, in addition tointeraction with faculty, staff and current nuclear engineering students. The sooner freshmanstudents make this transition and contribute to the field, the likelihood increases that studentswill matriculate into the discipline and go on to successfully complete the degree program.When to Start Retention initiatives start during the admission process. Once students have committed tojoining the department, there needs to be interaction with

Conference Session

Engineering Education & Capacity Building in Developing Countries

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Jane Parmentier, Arizona State University; Haritha Mogilisetti, Intel; N.K. Kishore, IIT, Karagpur; Uma Devi Sundararajan, National Highways, India; Krutarth Mehta, Arizona State University; Rajeswari Sundararajan, Arizona State University

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International

area,with policies and best practices potentially having relevance in both parts of the world. Bothareas, for example, could re-examine tradition engineering courses in light of local developmentneeds. Engineering curriculum which focuses solely on globally competitive engineers andinnovation runs the risk of being overly outward-looking and lacking the resources to addressesthe problems within.Possible Solutions for India and Latin America • Integration - A framework for linking engineering education to local development should consist of an integrated approach that begins with an analysis of how accessible the engineering programs are to the society as a whole; conduct a monitoring of investments from the private

Conference Session

International Exchange/Joint Programs in Engineering

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Rowe, Sheffield Hallam University; Tim Mulroy, Sheffield Hallam University; Ian Robinson, Sheffield Hallam University; Boon Han Lye, Kolej Bandar Utama International College

Tagged Divisions

International

recruits from only the top 10% ofpredominantly Chinese, Indian and Malay school leavers. The engineering curriculum at TARC isheavily analytical and demanding, but generally lacking exposure to modern technology andequipment.The formal agreement was approved initially as a transitional arrangement for two years, pendingdevelopments, which, it was hoped, would lead to an integrated SHU/TARC dual award fordelivery in Malaysia. It has since been extended until the summer of 2006, and last year sawdevelopments of additional top-up degrees in Automation and Manufacturing Systems. To date thestudents’ results have been excellent, their performance more than justifying SHU’s confidence inthe academic standards of the TARC awards. The pass rate has been

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Blair Rowley, Wright State University; Kumar Yelamarthi, Wright State University; Thomas Bazzoli, Wright State University

students towork in teams. A course outline is provided in Table 1.The computer lab exercises involve e-mail and web searching, designing an airplane wing,HTML scripting, MatLab, Excel, and statistics, and how things work as the writing intensiveassignment. The instrument labs cover 2-D and 3-D drawing using TurboCAD and SolidWorks,use of lab instruments, circuit measurements on resistive circuits, and building and testing amultivibrator, decade counter, and flip-flop using integrated circuits. In addition, basic solderingand basic wireless communication is taught using a temperature satellite. Apart from the labs,students also participate in three other teaming activities which are the focus of this paper. Thethree teaming events, three exams and