core to ensure thatassessment is an integral and sustainable part of the core design and implementation. It is alsoimportant that the processes yield information that is useful for satisfying accreditation criteria Page 22.1725.2from different agencies, including ABET.A Core Curriculum Task Force (CCTF) was charged in 2005 to undertake a major revision of theexisting core. The faculty driven process concluded that the design of the core should be based onstudent learning outcomes, and that the outcomes would use Bloom’s taxonomy 3 as a frameworkfor constructing these outcomes. It comes as no surprise that one of the most significantchallenges
differ-ent means [1],[2]. Because users with varying backgrounds will be accessing the MEOP, itsstructure has been designed so as to incorporate multimodal methods of learning. In addi-tion to written words, the page will contain static imagery, animations, and video. Thesecomponents will be cohesively integrated to provide a page which will be comprehensible toa wide range of users.One notable segment of MEOP is called Visual Path Finder (VPF). VPF is designed to aidvisual learners navigate the site. Figure 3 below shows an early version of PathFinder. Page 11.145.6Figure 2: Schematic of AWESOME home page Page
studies investigated curriculum integration where softskills teaching is included in most of the academic program courses.27,28,29 Integrated Teaching FrameworkCurriculum integration was practiced and proven as an effective approach to teachinginterdisciplinary skills.27,28,29 The integration was considered as a common theme in a set ofcourses, or as an application of knowledge from one course to teach another course in anacademic program, or as an industry based projects such as internship or capstone projects. Theapplication of industry teaching approaches used to train employees versus teaching in anacademic setting was also described in the literature.30,31 In this research we propose an integration as a
engineering and mid-level biomechanics courses. Meagan is currently working with the KEEN partnership at OSU, integrating her interests in STEM edu- cation, entrepreneurial partnerships, and community engagement. Meagan values authenticity, connection with others, & integrity and prioritizes these values as an educator, bioengineer, and scientist.Laine Rumreich, The Ohio State University Laine Rumreich is a graduate student studying Computer Science and Engineering at The Ohio State University. She completed her undergraduate research thesis in the Department of Engineering Education and is now a graduate research associate in the department. Her primary research interests are in the areas of coding education and
Paper ID #40015Redesign of an Engineering Failure Course to Incorporate LearningObjectives in Diversity, Ethics and InclusivityDr. Gary P. Halada, Stony Brook University Dr. Halada, Associate Professor in Materials Science and Chemical Engineering at Stony Brook Uni- versity, directs an interdisciplinary undergraduate degree program in Engineering Science. He designs educational materials focused on nanotechnology, advanced manufacturing and engineering adaptation for climate change. He also works with faculty from other disciplines to explore the integration of STEM and liberal arts education
Page 26.863.2found that introducing American engineering education style could stimulate the Chinesestudents’ creative thinking and help them apply their knowledge at a higher level 1, 5. Theybelieved that the application of the successful experiences of American higher education couldbe an asset to the development of the Chinese engineering curriculums 7.During the last decade, the Chinese higher education programs started modernizing theircurricula to meet the demands from the rapid growth of the global economy 7. Through thecollaboration among Chinese universities and universities in western countries (especiallyAmerican universities), engineering educators tried to integrate the best practices from theAmerican engineering education with
Session 3613 Experiences Using MATLAB/Simulink for Dynamic "Real-time" Process Simulation in an Undergraduate Process Control Course Francis J. Doyle III1 Ferhan Kayihan2 1 Dept. of Chemical Engineering, University of Delaware 2 IETek, Integrated Engineering Technologies, Tacoma WA 98422-14021. IntroductionProcess simulation technology has evolved dramatically over the past 10 years with theincreasing application of object oriented programming. Many packages are available whichallow intuitive visualization of
behavior of theentity being tested, and white-box - focuses on the internal properties of the entity being tested,e.g., statement coverage and branch coverage [22]. The testing levels include unit - where individ-ual classes are tested, integration - occurs after unit testing and where multiple classes are testedtogether to form a subsystem, and system - where the entire system is validated against the userrequirements. One other form of testing mentioned in the paper is regression testing, where thesoftware is tested after updating an already tested artifact due to requirement changes and mainte-nance activities.2.2 Related WorkAniche et al. [17] propose a curriculum that uses a pragmatic approach to testing based on stu-dents’ common mistakes
loop helps establishthe educational objectives by surveying the constituency. The second loop compares theeducational objectives set up by the first loop with the outcomes that result from the academicprocess. The assessment of the outcomes is integrated within the academic process. Thedifferences observed between the outcomes and objectives help refine the academic process orthe objectives or both, such that they become compatible with one another. This helps to set up acontinuous improvement cycle. Typically frequency of the loop closure is faster for the secondloop rather than for the first loop. Implementation of "Service-Learning" in a novel and creativefashion may well provide an effective pedagogical tool consistent with this new
nonconvex programming, distributed optimization, and their applications in signal processing and communication. Additionally, Dr. Alvarado is actively engaged in engineering education, focusing on mathematics teaching and curriculum development.Sr. Jose Roberto Portillo, Universidad Galileo Roberto Portillo heads the Teaching Assistants Department of Universidad Galileo in Guatemala and is a mathematics instructor in engineering courses. He holds a Bs. in Electronics and Computer Science (from Galileo University, Guatemala) and an MSc. in Operations Research (from Galileo University, Guatemala). He is currently a Ph.D. candidate in information technologies applied to education. He also has a vast teaching experience in
2006-1701: EMBEDDING THEORY AND PRACTICE OF TECHNOLOGY GROUPMANAGEMENT IN AN INTERDISCIPLINARY SCIENCE/ENGINEERINGGRADUATE PROGRAMKen Vickers, University of Arkansas Ken Vickers is a Research Professor in Physics at the University of Arkansas, and has served as Director of the interdisciplinary Microelectronics-Photonics Graduate Program since April 1998. He worked for Texas Instruments from 1977 through March 1998 in integrated circuit fabrication engineering, and has authored thirty issued patents. He received BS and MS degrees in Physics from the University of Arkansas in 1976 and 1978 respectively.Ron Foster, University of Arkansas Ron Foster is a Research Associate Professor at the University
student progress in activities that do not require a quantitativeresult. The student response has been very positive as demonstrated by a 50% improvement inclass attendance. The objectives of improved communication, problem solving, and teamingskills in addition to the acquisition of a background in BME applications have been successfullyachieved as with projects, papers, and presentations.This approach to learning has provided additional benefits for the supervision of graduatestudents and for research planning. Although initially challenging, the benefits to cost ratio is sohigh that the described method is planned for incorporation in all courses in an BME curriculum.I. IntroductionThis paper introduces the benefits of curriculum design using
, and other practices well known to be in stark contrast with inclusivepedagogy and active learning. One of the largest drivers of attrition in engineering are so-called“gatekeeper” prerequisite courses that introduce math and science concepts in an out-of-context,high-stakes format.Through human-centered curricular interventions interwoven with co-curricular support we willtransform students' sense of belonging in college generally and in engineering more specifically.Our focus is on changing systems to promote student success rather than "fixing" or "weedingout" students. The traditional introduction to our engineering curriculum—and that of many ofour peer institutions—requires that students take prerequisite courses in mathematics and
and the technical currency of academic programs. Faculty professionaldevelopment activities and technical currency play an important role in promotingstudent learning and success. Especially for non-research (purely teaching) institutionsthat offer technology driven programs, one of the most important factors determiningstudent success is the professional and technical currency of faculty members. The nature, demands, and vocabulary of scholarship are also evolving. ErnestBoyer, in his 1990 Scholarship Reconsidered: Priorities of the Professoriate, suggestedfour interrelated dimensions of scholarship; discovery, integration, application andteaching (see Table 1).2Table 1. Dimensions of Scholarship according to Ernest Boyer (1990)2
discussed based on thecourse’s first implementation during summer 2021.Bridge Course Design and DevelopmentThe designed bridge course for the engineering technology students followed a similar approachto the chemistry bridge course previously reported in the 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference[1]. The design model is referred to as the Integrated Course Design [2] and starts with the goalsof the course, followed by an analysis of the situational factors surrounding the course, with thelast step being the components of the course (i.e., assessment and feedback, learning activities,and instructional practices). Thus, the goals of the course were established before the content andlearning activities were selected. The design team then explored the
disciplines [15] – [17]. Less is knownabout how such contexts might support children’s creative habits of mind in relation toengineering. Therefore, in this study we explore the emergence of creative habits of mindthrough participation in an out-of-school home-based engineering program. Specifically, wesought to answer the research question: What creative habits of mind emerge through childreflections of their experience in an out-of-school engineering program?Relevant LiteratureThe current study is situated within two primary bodies of literature. The first is centered aroundSTEM learning at the elementary levels and how engineering learning, in particular, is (or is not)integrated into typical curriculum. While this body of research is growing, the
include housing, alternative technology, issues related to international construction, and construction education. He teaches Environmental Control Systems at an undergraduate level and International Construction at a graduate level. Dr. Choudhury is also a Fulbright scholar. Page 11.473.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Development of an Undergraduate Program for Construction Education in Bangladesh using General Linear ModelAbstractThe purpose of the study is to develop an undergraduate curriculum for construction education inBangladesh. A standard Likert style survey instrument was
or using modeling projects, particularly in the first years of theengineering curriculum [1-3]. There are some well-developed pedagogies that demonstrate thesuccesses of doing this. Model-eliciting activities (MEAs) are an impactful example of apedagogical approach used in first-year engineering to teach mathematical modeling skills [3].Even though there are some established approaches, there is still a need for more meaningfulways to teach modeling throughout the engineering curricula and especially in first-yearengineering courses [1].Developing computational thinking skills is something that has been emphasized in engineeringeducation more recently and aligns with this call for curriculum that explicitly teachesmathematical and
program is an emphasis on technicalcommunication and integrated, hands-on design and experimentation, which is realizedin the multidisciplinary, project-oriented Engineering Clinic sequence. Beginning in thefreshman year, all students enroll in Clinics and work with students and faculty from allengineering disciplines on laboratory experiments, real-world design projects, andresearch projects of increasing complexity. Freshman Clinic focuses on reverseengineering and an introduction to each engineering discipline. In the sophomore year,students learn engineering design and effective technical communication skills. In theJunior/Senior Clinic, multidisciplinary student teams work closely with faculty onoriginal research and design projects. The
Paper ID #10156Design of a Power Substation: Technical Learning in the Context of an Industry-Sponsored ProjectDr. Mohammad Habibi, Minnesota State University, Mankato Mohammad Habibi is an Assistant Professor in the department of Integrated Engineering at Minnesota State University, Mankato (MnSU). Prior to coming to MnSU, he was a postdoctoral fellow at the Univer- sity of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He earned his Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2010. His primary research interests are in the field of signal processing, dielectric spectroscopy and sensors. Specifically, he is
, T., Jaspers, M., & Chapman, M. (2007). Integrating web-delivered problem-based learning scenarios to the curriculum. Active Learning in Higher Education. 4. Bordelon, T. D. & Phillips, I. (2006). Service learning: What students have to say. Active Learning in Higher Education. 7(1), 143-153. 5. Guertin, L. A., Zappe, S. E., & Kim, H. (2007). Just-in-Time Teaching (JiTT) exercises to engage students in an introductory-level dinosaur course. Journal of Science Education and Technology. 6, 507-514. 6. Cimbala, J. M., Pauley, L. L., Zappe, S. E., & Hsieh, M. (June, 2006). Experiential learning in fluid flow class. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Engineering
Paper ID #41765An Alternative Methodical Approach and Its Effectiveness to Learn Changeof Basis Matrices in an Engineering Linear Algebra ClassMeiqin Li, University of Virginia Dr. Li is an Assistant Professor at the University of Virginia. She obtained her Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from Texas A&M University-College Station in 2017. Dr. Li holds a strong interest in STEM education. For example, she is interest in integrating technologies into classrooms to bolster student success, creating an inclusive and diverse learning environment, and fostering student confidence by redeveloping course curricula and assessment
Session 1725 Innovative Teaching of Aircraft Structural Analysis and Design Courses - Mathematica in an Engineering Education Environment Gillian N. Saunders-Smits, Zafer Gürdal, Jan Hol, Aerospace Structures Faculty of Aerospace Engineering Delft University of Technology, Delft, The NetherlandsINTRODUCTION This paper reports on a new course on aircraft structural analysis and design in the secondyear of the BSc curriculum at the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering at Delft University
Paper ID #14207An Assessment of the Graphic Communications Skills Needed by Construc-tion Management GraduatesDr. Joseph A Wright P.E., University of Wisconsin Stout Joseph A. Wright has 21 years as a university lecturer/professor in construction management with an em- phasis on contract administration. He has 15 years experience in industry as a Project Engineer/Manager on oil and gas and infrastructure projects. Current research interests include pathways for integrated project delivery and the use of software to enhance communication through the project process
/ML tools to solvereal-world engineering problems. For most engineering applications, simple AI models are often sufficient,and the ability to effectively apply these models is more critical than developing new ones. As a result,traditional AI/ML courses designed for Computer Science students may not be appropriate for METstudents, who should be trained as AI practitioners rather than AI model developers.To address the challenges of teaching AI/ML to MET students, we’ve designed a five-week AI/ML modulethat integrates directly into an existing robotics class. This approach allows us to bypass the need for newcourses in an already packed curriculum while providing practical exposure to AI within a relevant field.By embedding the AI/ML module
/repositories.Introduction—Educational Research Using LabsLaboratory projects can be strategically used to improve the Electrical and ComputerEngineering (ECE) curriculum across all four years, according to National Science Foundation(NSF) research done by Chu [1]. The aim is to enhance student learning and better preparegraduates for new challenges. Chu’s viewpoint is that a good engineer must not only becomeknowledgeable in certain content areas (components, learned in individual courses), but also beable to apply and integrate that content to solve complex, real-world problems.Motivation for Chu’s work came from an earlier 5-year study of engineering education [2]. Thatstudy found a deficiency in the curricula—subjects were taught in isolation, did not have
his work investigating the role of ligaments as related to biomechanics of the lumbar spine. He is actively involved in the development and teaching of the integrated leadership, ethics, and globalization curriculum at BYU and was recently appointed Weidman Professor in Leadership. Page 24.157.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 An Experiential Learning Approach to Develop Leadership Competencies in Engineering and Technology StudentsAbstractThere is a shift occurring among many engineering and technology programs throughout theworld in the mode of
withdefining the types of written communications important for students in each program. It thenidentifies the courses and the appropriate type of writing that may be integrated into thecurriculum. Specific signature assignments for each type of written communication have beendeveloped and embedded in course syllabi. These signature assignments follow an IDM(introduce, develop, master) sequence, which makes sure that students can master and getadequate practice in required written communication before they get to their capstone/master’sproject courses. Rubrics and useful resources such as samples, helpful hints and FAQs are beingdeveloped for students to use with each type of writing assignment. We believe that the proposedmethod would enable our
IOE system integration. Logging to or control from remote servers, cloud or smart phones 15 Review and Finals Table 1 – Internet of Everything Course TopicsAs one can see from the table, the course starts with a quick overview of the general concepts ofthe IoT. Since there are no prerequisites for the course, some time is spent on an overview ofbasic electronics concepts and components including basic control elements and sensors. Focusthen shifts to the Raspberry Pi platform and its operation and capabilities. How one interfaces tothe Raspberry Pi is covered in detail including the interfacing of the Arduino platform. Usinghome automation as a framework to look at IoT
re-configured for BME. This provided thestudents with a basic understanding of EE concepts, enabling the students to apply circuitconcepts to bioinstrumentation. Conversely, some BME departments cover bioinstrumentationthrough a measurements principles course, neglecting the underlying circuit principles. Thisapproach teaches students how to use measurement devices, but misses an opportunity to exposestudents to the operating principles of these measurement devices and engineering analysistechniques such as system modeling and time and frequency domain analysis. To incorporate EE principles into a BME curriculum, the Weldon School of BiomedicalEngineering has developed a novel, one semester bioinstrumentation laboratory course