Conference Session

Software Engineering Pedagogical Approaches

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jon A Preston, Southern Polytechnic State University; Sushil Acharya, Robert Morris University

Tagged Divisions

Software Engineering Constituent Committee

Engineering Education, 2013 Using Software Engineering Concepts in Game Development - Sharing Experiences of Two InstitutionsKey ConceptSymbiotic collaboration between Software Engineering and Computer Game Developmentstudents at two very different universities improves learning and productivity for all involved.AbstractSoftware requirements engineering plays an important role in software engineering curriculum aswell as other computing curriculum. IEEE and ACM jointly have strong curriculum guidelinesthat emphasize the importance of software engineering, and requirements engineering is one ofthe key areas emphasized in these guidelines. Additionally, system development is important sostudents practice the process - taking

Conference Session

Using Communication and Writing Techniques to Improve Student Learning

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shannon Ciston, University of California, Berkeley; Sean Poust, University of California-Berkeley

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

separation between the student and the instructional classroom. Reeves,Herrington, and Oliver suggest ten characteristics of authentic learning for use in the design ofonline learning experiences. Authentic activities should: have real-world relevance, be ill-defined to require students to define tasks, comprise complex tasks to be investigated over aperiod of time, provide an opportunity to examine tasks from different perspectives, provideopportunity to collaborate, provide opportunity to reflect, be integrated across learning domains,integrate seamlessly with assessment, create valuable products, and allow a diversity ofoutcomes or solutions. 11To engage engineering students in the process of learning communications skills, it is crucial tomake

Conference Session

Engineering in K-12 Science and Mathematics Standards

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tamara J Moore, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Kristina Maruyama Tank, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Aran W Glancy, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Jennifer Anna Kersten, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Forster D Ntow, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

learning and increasing teachers’ use of effective STEM instruction in the elementary grades. More recently, her research has focused on using literacy to support scientific inquiry, engineering design and STEM integration.Mr. Aran W Glancy, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Aran W Glancy is a graduate research assistant at the University of Minnesota pursuing a Ph.D. in STEM Education with an emphasis in Mathematics Education. He received his M.Ed. in Science Education (Physics) from Lehigh University. Prior to enrolling at the University of Minnesota, Glancy spent six years as a high school mathematics teacher and two years as a high school science teacher. His research interests include STEM integration, modeling

Conference Session

Fresh Perspectives on Information Literacy

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy S. Van Epps, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries

Paper ID #5858Educating for Evidence Based Decisions in Engineering: The view as Librar-ian and InstructorProf. Amy S. Van Epps, Purdue University, West Lafayette Amy S. Van Epps is an associate professor of Library Science and Engineering Librarian at Purdue Uni- versity. She has extensive experience providing instruction for engineering and technology students, in- cluding Purdue’s first-year engineering program. Her research interests include finding effective methods for integrating information literacy knowledge into the undergraduate engineering curriculum

Conference Session

Engineering Education in the Middle East and Technology Exploration in Africa and Developing Countries

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wilhelm Alexander Friess, University of Maine; Muhieddin Amer, RIT-Dubai

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International

history of success, and an established and fine tuned curriculum. Thebranch campus faculty, generally not being representedii in the curricular committees of the maincampus, has little input in home campus curricular decisions, and thus has very limited influencein shaping the curriculum to be suitable for the branch campus. This leaves only two options:either the branch campus receives an appropriate level of curricular independence (for exampleensuring alignment of the outcomes, but not of the week-by-week content), or a decoupling ofthe accreditation process from the main campus may become necessary (which can havenegative repercussions on the marketing of the university and degree to the local students). Anadditional difficulty in maintaining

Conference Session

New Course Development Concepts in ET

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University; Jay R Porter, Texas A&M University; Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

industry experts, but they also have the opportunity toput them into practice in an experiential laboratory setting. In the Fall 2012, the course was offered for the first time. Anecdotal evidence indicatesthat the course was well received. However, additional work still needs to be done includingcourse development, integrating the course into the Capstone design sequence, and integratingthe course into departmental and university initiatives.Additional Course Development The initial offering of this course gave a rather generic exposure to the strategy ofproduct development. The course fits well into the eSET Program overall curriculum and offersseveral enhancements to that curriculum. Based on survey feedback, several modifications

Conference Session

Engineering Economy Division Technical Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lizabeth T Schlemer, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy

) is a preferred teaching method in many situations.Generally this pedagogy enhances innovation (Lehmann, et al 2008), metacognition (Downing etal, 2008), meaningfulness and thus engagement (Stobral, 1995, Smith et al, 2005, Jiusto &DiBaiasio, 2006), promotes an integrated curriculum (Froyd & Ohland, 2005, Coyle et al, 2006),encourages design thinking (Dym et al, 2005), and is creative and interesting for the instructor.The PBL pedagogy uses an open-ended ambiguous problem or project to provide context forstudent’s inductive reasoning. In project based learning the project is usually larger than inproblem based learning, spanning a week or more in instructional time. Often a large project, ifcorrectly selected, can also match with a

Conference Session

K-12 Professional Development I

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bradley Bowen Ed.D, North Dakota State University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Education Transfer Plan to integrate theknowledge gained through the work experience into the classroom.[1,4] The Georgia InternFellowships for Teachers (GIFT) program is sponsored by the Georgia Institute of Technologythrough its Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing.[6] Since1991, this program has placed an average of 75 teachers per year in university and industrysettings to gain practical knowledge about current industry practices.[6] Program evaluations onboth the IISME and GIFT program reveals that after participating, classroom teachers are morelikely to use "real-life" examples, incorporate hands-on activities, integrate other fields ofknowledge within their course curriculum, and use scientific inquiry as a

Conference Session

Track 1 - Session II - Student Development

Collection

2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Christie Ritter, The University of Colorado at Boulder; Alan Rolf Mickelson, University of Colorado, Boulder; Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder; Jared Leventhal, University of Colorado at Boulder; David Espinoza, University of Colorado at Boulder

Tagged Topics

Student Development

needs and desires might not be fully understood from the perspective ofan American engineer. The lowest level of agreement for NapoNet program outcomes is for the impact onunderstanding engineering in a global sense. One student commented, “The NapoNet project islocalized to one district within Peru, and it is difficult to see how the project impacts the peoplethat live outside of this sphere very much.” This comment points to an area for improvement inthe NapoNet curriculum about increasing student understanding of engineering in a globalcontext. Students could be assigned readings and case studies to augment the mostly appliednature of the project. One note of caution for interpreting the student surveys results is the smallsize (n = 9

Conference Session

Engineering Leadership Development Division Technical Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris Carlson-Dakes, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Gregory W Harrington, Dept of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Univ of Wisconsin - Madison

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

contact with instructors, and active engagement inreal world projects. Yet we struggle to find feasible paths to take action. Pressures toincrease enrollment and cut budgets challenge us to find ways to do more with less withoutdiluting the learning experience. Administrators embrace the need to update curriculum toremain current and relevant, yet there is no room to add in a tightly packed four-yearprogram. These tensions require innovative approaches to engineering education andleadership development to meet the challenges of the future.Introduction – An Overall FrameworkThere is general agreement that a renewed focus on leadership development is critical to thefuture success of the engineering discipline (NAE 2004). Our thinking begins to

Conference Session

New Course Development Concepts in ET

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Biswajit Ray, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

/softwareare covered. The final two weeks are dedicated to student-initiated experiment-design projects.For pedagogical reasons, the problem-based learning (PBL)2,3 was adopted for this course. WithPBL, students are empowered to self-direct their educational experience by designingexperimental systems and/or subsystems against given specifications. It is an instructionalmethod which uses real-world problems to facilitate students’ critical thinking and problemsolving skills while accomplishing the course objectives. Students get involved and takeresponsibility for their learning experience, and the instructor becomes a resource. The purposeof implementing PBL is to motivate the student to integrate and utilize their knowledge. In thisinstrumentation

Conference Session

Environmental engineering pedagogy and innovation

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marty Anne Gustafson, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Carl Vieth, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Patrick Eagan, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

next stage inthe development process is to engage the support of the campus and faculty. In the case ofSustainable Systems Engineering, faculty support was needed not just from the initiatingdepartment (Engineering Professional Development) for the degree program, but from numerousdepartments and institutes across campus. In particular, two institutions were approached veryearly in the objective and market assessment stage for their support as founding partners: theUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison’s Office of Sustainability and the Division of ContinuingStudies.Given the degree subject matter, an endorsement from the Office of Sustainability would showan alignment between the program and the campus’s plan to integrate and enhance research

Conference Session

K-12 Professional Development II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

So Yoon Yoon, INSPIRE, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Yi Kong, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Johannes Strobel, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

techniques for their students to facilitate their learning in engineering.Engineering Teachers will integrate engineering, such as engineering concepts, vocabulary,Integration activities, the EDP, EiE, and MEAs, into current curriculum or subjects.Engineering/ Teachers will introduce students to engineering and technology throughTechnology instruction on engineering vocabulary, difference between engineering andKnowledge technology, what engineers do, and examples of engineering in their everyday life.Engineering Teachers will include engineering activities, which are more hands-on and/orActivities use problem solving approaches.Thinking Skills Teachers wanted to develop students

Conference Session

Design Based Energy Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oxana S Pantchenko, University of California at Santa Cruz; Tiffany Wise-West P.E., University of California Santa Cruz; Michael S. Isaacson, University of California, Santa Cruz; Ali Shakouri Shakouri, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

 Cruz, CA. 6. C. Bacon, D. Mulvaney, T. Ball, E. M. DuPuis, S. Gliessman, R. Lipschutz, and A. Shakouri, “The creation of an integrated sustainability curriculum and student praxis projects.” International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 12(2), 193­208, 2011. 7. E. M. Dupuis and T. Ball. “How Not What : Teaching Sustainability as Process.” Sustainability: Science, Practice & Policy 9 (1): 64–75, 2013. 8. B. Yalvac, H. Smith, J. Troy, and P. Hirsch, “Promoting Advanced Writing Skills in an Upper­Level Page 23.537.16 Engineering Class” Journal Of Engineering Education, 96

Conference Session

Implementing Active Learning in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig Durwin Engle, Purdue University Calumet; Gregory P. Neff, Purdue University, Calumet (Tech)

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

to measure spring tension andaccelerometers for acceleration to develop a more complete system.The integration philosophy for the project evolved from the desire to cast the theory of dampedvibrations in a context relevant to the industry sectors supporting the program at PurdueCalumet. Utilizing a design that enables a variety of linear motion components to be integratedinto the equipment enables the students to develop an appreciation of the differences inperformance attainable. These considerations are invariably involved in down-selecting anappropriate design for a particular application. Utilizing industry components to implementlinear motion profiles provides a context which facilitates comprehension, is of interest to thestudents and

Conference Session

Programs in Support of Systems Engineering Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael C Smith, University of Virginia; Barry Horowitz, University of Virginia; Thomas S. Brett, Dept of Systems Engineering, School of Engineering and Applied Science

Tagged Divisions

Systems Engineering

,#veterans#retain#a#substantial#portion#of#their#benefit#eligibility#for#future#education#or#for#use#by#eligible#dependents.##The#program#was#designed#with#the#following#guidelines#in#mind:## • Qualified#veterans#with#undergraduate#degrees#in#nonFtechnical#areas#can#enter#the# degree#program#after#successfully#completing#articulation#courses#that#are# integrated#into#the#curriculum#and#program#schedule.#Applicants#need#not#have#an# undergraduate#degree#in#engineering#or#science#to#apply#to#the#program.# • #The#academic#program#is#integrated#with#a#professional#practice#and#research# experience#to#ensure#that#degree#recipients#have#ample#opportunity#to#apply#what# they#learn#in#realistic#settings.#The#focus#of#the

Conference Session

Statics & Strength of Materials - A nice couple

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Aidsa Ivette Santiago Roman, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Genock Portela-Gauthier, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Arturo Ponce, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

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Mechanics

expertise in well-structured “building block”problems automatically translates into expertise in ill-structured (design) problems is perhaps anopen question, but several leading education researchers challenge this assumption and arguethat direct experience with ill-structured problems throughout the curriculum is necessary inorder to build expertise in activities such as engineering design1-6. We further note that ill-structured problems provide opportunities for students to anticipate topics from subsequentcourses and allow for smooth vertical integration; we adopt this approach here.The incorporation of simulation tools is important for its own sake and as reviewed inPapadopoulos et al. has several prior precedents7. But use of simulation tools

Collection

2013 GSW

Authors

David H. K. Hoe

undertaken in Spring 2012 at our institution to determine the impact of varioustypes of peer interaction exercises on student learning in a Signals and Systems course. This is ajunior-level course in the electrical engineering curriculum, which provides foundationalmaterial for several senior-level classes. This paper is outlined as follows. First, a generalbackground of the Signals and Systems class is described followed by a description of thedifferent types of peer interaction exercises utilized in this study. Second, the methods ofassessment and an analysis of these results are given. The paper concludes with a summary anddiscussion of plans to further improve the use of peer interaction in-class exercises

Conference Session

Novel Teaching Methods In Engineering Technology

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tianwei Wang, Clemson University; John R. Wagner, Clemson University; Kapil Chalil Madathil, Clemson University; Melissa Isabel Zelaya, Clemson University; Jeff Bertrand; Kristin Kelly Frady, Clemson University for Workforce Development; Anand K. Gramopadhye, Clemson University; Sabarish V. DUPE Babu, School of Computing, Clemson University

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Engineering Technology

business education from the University of South Carolina. She received her Ed.D. in curriculum and instruction with an emphasis in educational technology from the University of Florida in the fall of 2012.Dr. Anand K. Gramopadhye, Clemson UniversityDr. Sabarish V. Babu, School of Computing, Clemson University Page 23.796.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Interactive Three Dimensional Visualization Based Engineering Technology Education - Modeling and AnimationAbstract: Advanced three-dimensional visualization and virtual reality technology can playan

Conference Session

Socio-cultural Dimensions of Community Engagement

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Antonio Jose Soares P.E., Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Rabbani Muhammad, Florida A&M University; Doreen Kobelo, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; G. Thomas Bellarmine P.E., Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Chao Li, Florida A&M University; Salman A. Siddiqui, Florida A&M University

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Community Engagement Division

. Dr. Soares then worked for Medtronic as a full- time integrated circuit designer until November 2003. He started his pursuit of the Doctor of Philosophy degree at the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in January 2004 under the supervision of Dr. Reginald Perry. Upon completion of his Ph.D., Dr. Soares was immediately hired as an assistant professor (Tenure-Track) in the Electronic Engineering Technology department at FAMU. Dr. Soares is conducting research in education (STEM), Optoelectronics, nanotechnology and robotics.Prof. Rabbani Muhammad, Florida A&M University Rabbani Muhammad has received degrees from the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology, Howard Uni- versity, Harvard University, and

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.); Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University (Tech.); Radian G Belu, Drexel University (Tech.)

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

, and misalignment of machine tool elements.Geometric errors are also affected by the thermal state of the machine tool structure. Henceprocess and structural factors affecting part accuracy in machining processes are quitecomplicated. CNC machine tools only minimizes a small portion of these errors since CNC oftendoes not utilize sensor data to compensate for geometric-thermal errors and errors generated bythe cutting process. Therefore, we must provide our students, through our curriculum, with anadequate level of expertise through new programs, courses and support laboratories.This paper is focused on description of new laboratory modules, teaching materials, practicalexperiments and projects developed as an integrated educational

Conference Session

Engineering and Public Policy I

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rylan C. Chong, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Dennis R. Depew, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Ida B Ngambeki, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Melissa Jane Dark, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering and Public Policy

understand the impact ofengineering solutions in a global and societal contexts, also has public policy implications.Depending upon interpretation, ABET outcomes E - Ability to identify, formulate, and solveengineering problems and J - Knowledge of contemporary issues, would have societaldimensions that could derive from policy choices, decisions, and priorities. Page 23.1149.2 While there is an increased need to teach public policy issues in the engineeringcurriculum, curricular innovations in this area are still in their infancy. There are several possiblemethods for integrating policy topics into the engineering curriculum 21. The purpose of

Conference Session

Introducing New Methodologies and the Incoming Students to Engineering Programs

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Salahuddin Qazi, State University of New York, Institute of Tech.; Adeel Khalid, Southern Polytechnic State University (ENG); Qaiser H Malik, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) Pakistan University

Tagged Divisions

International

learning is not only knowledgeacquisition or participation in a social community but also about knowledge creation as in thecase of project based learning. Similarly the new developments in electronic media are leading toenormous challenges for teachers in regards to the role digital devices can and should play in thelearning process. For some educators, the view is that technology should only be utilized as atool to help facilitate student understanding and mastery of the current curriculum. Whereas forother educators, technology is as fundamental to learning as reading and writing and thereforemust become an integral segment of the school curriculum. The paper also discusses new trendsand teaching methodologies to help improve the state of

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacob P. Moore, Virginia Tech; Christopher B. Williams, Virginia Tech; Chris North, Virginia Tech; Aditya Johri, Virginia Tech

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

thetheoretical framework of this research and its integration of information visualization theory,consult the author’s previous work [13].3. The Adaptive Map ToolThe Adaptive Map tool uses a large-scale concept map with semantic zooming techniques, wherethe scope of the material being covered determines the level of detail presented in thevisualization. By having the software present only the most relevant information to the user’scurrent focus, the software is helping to manage the cognitive load imposed on the user. As the information visualization literature suggests, the Adaptive Map tool opens by presentingusers with an overview of all of the information in the textbook covered at a high level ofabstraction. Beginning with an overview helps users

Conference Session

New Approaches and Applications to Enhance Technological Literacy - Part I

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Magesh Chandramouli, Purdue University, Calumet (Tech); Gary R. Bertoline, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

detail. 3. In order to measure the impact or the effectiveness of the proposed framework, this framework can be included in the form of PBL-based exercises or within course curriculum in ET departments/schools. After allowing the students to use this framework in classrooms or labs or PBL exercises, the performance metrics of students can be used to evaluate the impact of such visualization systems in studying ET literature. This, in itself, can constitute the focus of a future paper and the authors intend to carry out this study and analyze the performance metrics reported from such analysis.7. Conclusion The goal of this study was to design an innovative framework integrating geometry

Conference Session

Software and Web-based Learning in ECE

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohamed Tawfik, Spanish University for Distance Education (UNED); Elio Sancristobal, uned; Sergio Martin, UNED - Spanish University for Distance Education; Rosario Gil, Spanish University for Distance Education (UNED); Alberto Pesquera, UNED; SANTIAGO MONTESO FERNANDEZ, UNED; Félix García Loro, Predoctoral fellow; Maria José Albert Gomez, UNED; GABRIEL DIAZ ORUETA, UNED; Nevena Mileva, Plovdiv University "Paisii Hilendarski"; Mihail Milev; juan peire; Manuel Castro, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

(Madrid). She got a grant in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department of UNED in 2005 and since December 2010 she is an assistant professor. Her research interest is the integration of different biometric techniques in educational environment by providing them with security and access control.Alberto Pesquera, UNED Computer Science Engineer by Spanish University for Distance Education (UNED). He was a collabora- tor member of Telematic Laboratory of UNED (Telelab) in systems of Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW). Nowdays is working for Innovation and Technological Development Centre of UNED (CiNDETEC). He is an expert in Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Web development appli- cations. Currently

Conference Session

Incorporating Technology into Construction Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Namhun Lee, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

Paper ID #7821A Conceptual Framework for Technology-Enhanced Problem-Based Learn-ing in Construction Engineering and Management EducationDr. Namhun Lee, East Carolina University Namhun Lee is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Construction Management at East Carolina University, where he has been teaching Construction Modeling and Information Technology, Construc- tion Planning and Scheduling, Construction Estimating, Equipment Management, and Advanced Cost Estimating and Cost Analysis. Dr. Lee’s main research areas include: 1) Information Visualization and Decision Support Systems, 2) Building Information Modeling

Conference Session

Robotics, Mechatronics, and Control Systems - Multidisciplinary Perspectives

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Li Tan, Purdue University, North Central; Jean Jiang, Purdue University, North Central

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

: A Multidisciplinary Course in Mechanical Engineering Electrical EngineeringAbstractThis paper presents pedagogy and experiences in teaching system modeling and analysis as wellas feedback control systems in the engineering curriculum. The course is a requiredmultidisciplinary course to be offered at the junior level for both electrical and mechanicalengineering students. In addition, electrical engineering (EE) students and mechanicalengineering (ME) students who pursue an electrical engineering (EE) minor are required toconcurrently complete a laboratory course. But regular ME students who do not pursue an EEminor are not required to take the laboratory course. The motivation for offering thismultidisciplinary

Conference Session

Robotics and Automation I

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed Khan, Kansas State University, Salina; Lee J. Gatton, Gatton Research and Development; Beverly Gatton, Fidelity Information Services

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

-IC6) are influenced.The first question to be resolved is whether or not the SAR project can peak the interests of non-participating faculty triggering new collaborative research activities that match their proclivitiesand interests (IC1). The answer here is probably yes. Even prior to starting their collaborativeventure, the authors detected a palpable interest among faculty for the general area of roboticsthrough the development of new courses. Very recently, there has been some work in developingthe curriculum for a certificate program in Robotics. The current proposal (SBIR) is morefocused on the development of conversational interface which requires meticulous selection ofcomponents followed by their proper integration into the SAR

Conference Session

FPD 1: Projects and Teamwork in First-Year Courses

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diana G. de la Rosa-Pohl, University of Houston (CoE); Stuart A. Long, University of Houston (CoE); Casey Goodwin, University of Houston Honors Engineering Program

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

, manyinteresting and non-trivial electrical and computer engineering problems require a strongprogramming background or knowledge of advanced mathematics.Digital logic, however, is an area of computer engineering that requires more transferableskills—such as critical thinking and problem-solving—than advanced theoretical knowledge.Digital logic uses discrete mathematics instead of the calculus that many students struggle withearly in the engineering curriculum. Although new knowledge has to be acquired in the area ofBoolean algebra, this new content is a very natural extension of the regular algebra that mostengineering students are already very comfortable with. Because of this non-reliance on calculus,digital logic projects make prime candidates for