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Real-Time and Embedded Systems

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2003 Annual Conference

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Richard O'Brien; Jenelle Piepmeier

Session 1620Developing Feedback-Control Prototypes using a Real-Time Simulink Environment Jenelle Armstrong Piepmeier, Richard T. O’Brien, Jr. U.S. Naval Academy 118 Maryland Ave (Stop 14A) Annapolis, MD 21402An effective undergraduate controls curriculum will have strongly coupled laboratory andclassroom components. It is important that the students experience the application of theclassroom theory. Mathwork’s Simulink environment is ideal for teaching modeling andsimulation of feedback control systems. However, with the addition of a few blocks from

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering

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2003 Annual Conference

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James Russell; Walter Peters

land ethic” which Callicott subsequently modified and extended with his creation of the“modified land ethic.”2,3 This paper explains the macro-ethic and how it can be applied byengineers and gives guidance and suggestions to educators to help them present the concepts tostudents. Guidance and suggestions to educators appears as italicized text in the paper. Theguidance and suggestions has been developed through teaching undergraduate and graduateclasses on topics including industrial ecology, sustainable design and development, and complexsystems study and design. The courses were cross-listed with the College of Engineering and thevirtual School of the Environment. This allowed the classes to draw diverse, multidisciplinarygroups of students

Conference Session

International Engineering Education I

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Melany Ciampi; Claudio Brito

students and at the same time to make it as a symbol of strength andpower. It has been carefully studied and analyzed to cause an impact in the schools and in thestudents. The goal has been achieved once it has been pointed out as the symbol of the program.The implementation of the program started in February of 2002; it has been dimensioned to serve10 thousand students per year, including the qualification of teachers and technical staff for thenext four years.7. Physical and material aspects of the ProjectThe physical infra structure of the project counts with 16 laboratories with 20 points of networkeach, in according to the international pattern EIA/TIA 568-A, where each lab contains one Rackwith key and the local network active element

Conference Session

Global Issues in Engineering Education

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2003 Annual Conference

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Wim Ravesteijn; Erik DeGraaff

Education • they worship a single god • they believe in the immortality of the soul and the happiness of life after death, and • while they believe fully in their religion and are convinced of its truth, they would abandon it for one that could be proved better(source: http://athena.english.vt.edu/~jmooney/renmats/more.htm )Bacon was the first philosopher to suggest the improvement of society through theapplication of science and technology. In his New Atlantis the House of Solomon – a kind ofobservatory and laboratory - was designated to realize this ideal. The high goal of thisinstitution was to keep order and harmony; to keep the people happy. This goal was to beachieved through extraordinary scientific advances that made it

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Hosni Abu-Mulaweh

refrigeration system instructional experimental apparatus, shown in Figure 1, was designed,developed and constructed for the undergraduate mechanical engineering laboratory at IndianaUniversity-Purdue University Fort Wayne. The purpose of the instructional experimentalapparatus is to demonstrate thermodynamics processes and systems which are fundamental tounderstanding the basic concepts of thermodynamics, such as the first and second laws ofthermodynamics. In addition, this apparatus demonstrates a vapor compression refrigerationcycle. A number of thermodynamics experiments that can be performed in which the first andsecond law of thermodynamics are employed to determine the heat gained by the refrigerant inthe evaporator, the heat rejected from the

Conference Session

ET Design Projects

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Ken Burbank

project.References 1. W. Tomasi, Electronic Communications Systems: Fundamentals Through Advanced, 4th edition. Upper Saddle River: Prentice Hall, 2001. 2. R. Dueck, Digital Design with CPLD Applications and VHDL. Albany: Delmar, 2001. 3. I. A. Hack and J. Haberly, “Low Cost FPGA Development System For Teaching Advanced Digital Circuits”, in Proceedings American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, 2001. 4. R. W. Nowlin and R. Sundararajan, “A VHDL Course For Electronics Engineering Technology”, in Proceedings American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, 2000. 5. E. Yaprak, G. Tjilos, and L. Anneberg, “Digital Laboratory Enhancement”, in

Conference Session

Engineering Economy Frontiers

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

John Ristroph

. Spreadsheets, per se, are inadequate for tutoring purposes,so Excel's capabilities are extended by using its internal programming language, Visual Basic forApplications.IntroductionEngineering economics is a unique course that requires students to develop mathematical skillsin equivalence modeling, to apply concepts and solve problems using economic criteria, and tomaster rule and memory oriented topics such as taxes. Students must rely on different learningskills, and this makes teaching the course a fascinating challenge. One common thread to the dif-ferent components of the course is that it does not require a physical laboratory, and this makes ita candidate for web based teaching. Computer applications in engineering economics have a long

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Lynn Wang; Paul Klenk; Gary Ybarra

engineering through exposure to four engineering disciplines: civil,mechanical, electrical and computer, and biomedical engineering. For each unit, studentstypically work in groups of three to five to complete a project under the guidance of one of fiveundergraduate Pratt Engineering student teachers. A graduate student coordinates each team ofundergraduate teaching fellows. In Techtronics I, students build balsa wood bridges,programmable robots, heart monitors, and solar powered devices. In Techtronics II, returningand new students are participating in an entirely new curriculum during the 2002-2003 academicyear. Techtronics II is comprised of approximately half returning students and half new students.Though some students have been lost, the 50

Conference Session

New Approaches in Engineering Curriculum

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2003 Annual Conference

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Serdar Tumkor; Russell P. Kraft; Ismail Fidan

. His teaching and research interests are computer integrated design andmanufacturing, electronics manufacturing, and manufacturing processes.SERDAR TUMKOR Dr. Serdar Tumkor is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Istanbul Technical University, Page 8.1118.10Istanbul, Turkey. He has been a full-time faculty member since 1996. Dr. Tumkor received his PhD in MechanicalEngineering from Istanbul Technical University in 1994. His teaching interests are Machine Design, Engineering “Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

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2003 Annual Conference

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Angela Miller; Monica Schmidt

program for multiple age levels, rather than different patches for each age level. The purpose of this patch program was to show girls how fascinating it is to look at familiar objects with microscopes and hand lenses, and to teach girls the difference between the worlds of Biological Science and Physical Science. Older girls are taught about career options in those scientific fields

Conference Session

Computed Simulation and Animation

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Murat Tanyel

ASEE North Midwest Section Meeting, Madison, WI, Oct. 2002.8. Couch II, L. W., Digital and Analog Communication Systems, Sixth Edition, Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall (2001).9. Gorter, H., Matherly, B., MPSK Demo Project Report, EGR 363 Project Report, Dordt College, Sioux Center, IA, May 2002.MURAT TANYELMurat Tanyel is a professor of engineering at Dordt College. He teaches upper level electrical engineering courses.Prior to teaching at Dordt College, Dr. Tanyel taught at Drexel University where he worked for the EnhancedEducational Experience for Engineering Students (E4) project, setting up and teaching laboratory and hands-oncomputer experiments for engineering freshmen and sophomores. For one semester, he was also a

Conference Session

Multimedia Engineering Education,Distance, Service, & Internet-Based Approaches

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Shan Barkataki; Bolton Tom

adverselyaffecting the whole project schedule. This required the students to have frequent interactionswith the industry partners to resolve technical issues, report status, and participate in peerreviews. For all practical purposes, the students worked as members of the project developmentteam, except that they worked in a laboratory at the university. However, we wanted thestudents to act like students, i.e., work part-time (they had other courses) and keep irregularhours (typically by starting in the afternoon and working late into the night and, of course, theweekends). Finally, we wanted to investigate the feasibility of conducting all collaborationactivities through the Internet. Accordingly, all interactions with the industrial partner weredone

Conference Session

Integrating Math, Science, and Engineering

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

FE TABAMO; CRISTINO CARBONELL; Conchita Javier; Clarita Guevara

by the student; from being the initiator-developer tobeing a contributor-reactor; and from being a programmer-director toward being a co-designer-assister3. There is a need to introduce learner-centered activities to harness his potentials to thefullest. The use of ICT in the development of inter-active self-learning materials has made learningmore fun and exciting.3. Self-Learning Mathematics Modules at the UST Faculty of EngineeringThe UST Faculty of Engineering recognizes the breakthroughs in ICT. The teaching staff isencouraged to design and create a learning environment that will maximize the use of thetechnology and effect maximum learning of the students. Integration of ICT will allow for self-paced learning and self-directed

Conference Session

International Engineering Education II

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Ian Simpson

tutors/partners/twins/mentors with an international student, not just in the laboratory and lecture-hall, but outside the more traditionally academic pursuits of a university campus. We have tried organizing cultural events involving visits to local tourist attractions as well as more “down-to-earth” activities, such as “Indian Evenings” (i.e. the Indian students prepare a curry!) and parties of different descriptions, but a lot of progress remains to be made.• Cultural problems The problem : Adapting to a different environment. The solution : Throwing yourself in at the deep end. The author’s own French students who perform their project work in the USA or the UK find the food in these two countries abominable

Conference Session

Integrating Math in Mechanical Engineering Curriculum

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

William Szaroletta

patents. He received his B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Michigan, AnnArbor in 1977, M.S. Degree in Engineering (Product Design) from Stanford University in 1984, and a Master ofApplied Mathematical Sciences Degree (Computer Science) from University of Georgia in 2000. He has 7 yearsuniversity teaching experience, where his current applied research interests are rapid product design engineering,experimental mechanics laboratory automation, and applied optimization. Page 8.1272.14 Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright

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ASEE Multimedia Session

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2003 Annual Conference

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Abdolmajid Lababpour

journal of Roshde Amoozeshe Shimie. p. 45-53,19933. Ghareyazie Behzad, Iran: Hopes, Achievements, and Constraints in Agricultural Biotechnology.WWW.cgiar.org/biotech/repo100/ghareyaz.pdf4. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Education Program web page.Appendix: The list of universities in Iran offering Biotechnology coursesPhD programs in biotechnology, University of TehranPhD programs in biotechnological products, Pasteur Institute of IranPhD programs in Chemical engineering-biotechnology, Tarbiat Modares UniversityPhD programs in Chemical engineering-biotechnology, Sharif University of TechnologyPhD programs in Molecular genetic, Tarbiat Modares University and NRCGEBPhD programs in Cellular and molecular biology, Kermanshah University and

Conference Session

Projects in Ocean and Marine Engineering

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Diane DiMassa

memos updating their progress. Although there is no formal program at UMD for ocean or marine-relatedengineering, several senior design projects of late have had a marine emphasis. Onoccasion, these projects have a connection with other departments or facilities of theUniversity of Massachusetts or local research institutions. For example, one project wasconducted through the Center for Marine Science and Technology (CMAST), a UMass-affiliated research laboratory that has recently started a Ph.D. program. One project wasdone in conjunction with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, one of the USpremier ocean research facilities; and another project was completed jointly with students1 The author was the course instructor for all

Conference Session

Recruitment and Retention

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Timothy Britt; Dr. Tom Eppes

Technology model and starts with algebra and algebra-basedphysics. This provides students with a less aggressive math and science challenge and gives themtime to “ramp up.” AET is an applied study that relies heavily on the application and servicing ofequipment so students spend equal time in the laboratory and lecture. Page 8.254.3“Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright 2003, American Society for Engineering Education”AET is different from more established Recording Engineering programs where musicproduction and composition are the focus. It is also distinct from a BSEE

Conference Session

Undergraduate Research & New Directions

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Manuel Toledo-Quinones; Jose Colom

Session 1332participating company. A total of 22 projects are being supported during the 2002-2003academic year with grants of up to $3000.Overall BenefitsThe IAP program is a catalytic force that promotes closer ties with the production world andstrengthens industry-university collaboration. Extensions to the basic IAP format are notuncommon and have generated improvement of laboratory facilities through company donatedequipment, joint faculty-industry proposal writing, faculty summer internships, and theenrichment of the university curriculum through the creation of new courses. In one specificinstance a company follows up the IAP experience with COOP employment that normally takesplace during the summer and semester following participation in

Conference Session

Mobile Robotics in Education

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Darcy Schein; Cathryne Stein

from NASA, Naval Research Laboratory and University of Oklahoma wereinvited to give students interaction with professionals in robotics. Speakers discussed roboticexploration, project management, artificial intelligence and learning, and then tied those topics tothe concepts the students were learning in Botball. Our goal was for students to envisionthemselves in careers and higher education in STEM areas by hearing about each presenter's areasof research, personal stories, and experiences in the field.Break-out sessionsWhile the plenary sessions gave participants the opportunity to hear about cutting edgedevelopments in robotics, the break-out sessions allowed participants to share their owndiscoveries about using robots in science

Conference Session

Course and Curriculum Innovations in ECE

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Moeness Amin; Athina Petropulu; Ahmad Hoorfar; William Jemison; Robert Caverly

outcomes and assessment methods for each module subtopic in thearea of smart communications were developed in consultation with published guidelines [1] andthe Villanova University Institute for Teaching and Learning (VITAL). The learning outcomesuse language that specifically indicates the skill set students will have at the completion of eachsubtopic. Some examples of learning outcomes already developed for SCS modules are: • Students will calculate efficiency and PAE (power added efficiency) of class A and B amplifiers and compare with simulations (CMOS Microelectronic Systems); • Students will successfully calculate the channel capacity improvement achieved by using multiple antennas (Digital Signal Processing

Conference Session

New Electrical ET Course Development

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Marvin Needler; Anna Shiver; Elaine Cooney

LabVIEW software for control and data acquisition.Background EET 371 Automation, Instrumentation and Process Control is a junior-senior level coursein the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology, IUPUI. The purpose ofthe course is to introduce ECET majors to automation concepts and control and instrumentationequipment and software. Emphasis of the course is on integration of hardware and software systems. It focuses ona major laboratory project to implement a model automated-assembly-line-style test system foran FM circuit board. (Figure 1) To update the course to provide for more experience with state-of-the-art technology,machine vision has been added and control of a Rhino Selective Compliance Assembly

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Primus Tillman

education need to develop asymbiotic partnership relationship that benefits both.When streaming media solutions are applied to the challenges of making high quality educationmore affordable and available to consumers, everyone benefits: Business and industry,telecommunications, science and medicine, and education all share in the benefits of faster andbetter information delivery methods. Unlike several years ago, when computer learning waslimited to classrooms and computer labs, students no long have to rely on attending lectures,taking copious notes, participating in classroom exercises and laboratory experiments, handing inpapers, or other activities requiring their physical presence. Educators no longer have to rely onphysical classrooms

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Hy Tran; Catherine Clewett

2003-1488 Macro Analog to MEMS: A program for Science and Engineering Outreach to K-12 Students Catherine F. M. Clewett1, Hy D. Tran2 1 Albuquerque Country Day School (currently at New Mexico Tech), cclewett@nmt.edu 2 Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of New Mexico, tran@me.unm.eduAbstractMicro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems (MEMS) are used as a vehicle to teach engineering andphysical sciences concepts to high school students and to encourage more students to

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Miroslav Velev

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Ashraf Ghaly

Session 2793 Perception Versus Reality in Civil Engineering Education Today Ashraf M. Ghaly, Thomas K. Jewell, Professor, F. Andrew Wolfe Civil Engineering Department Union College, Schenectady, NY 12308AbstractThe discipline of civil engineering, and how to best teach it to aspiring engineers, has been thesubject of many discussions and debates for the past few years. Between perception and realityone can find groups with opinions that vary across the spectrum. To some, the traditional field ofcivil engineering is considered to be one of the most important fields in

Conference Session

Web Education: Delivery and Evaluation

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Paul Ranky

-oriented development methods, and team-oriented learning and problem-solving with real-world challenges.The developed and validated cases besides traditional teaching and learning methods, andlaboratory activities, use browser-readable interactive 2D and 3D objects, animation,videos, 3D objects of real components, virtual 3D disassembly methods of objects, andsimulated (virtual) factory tours that the students can create, explore and study.Our educational and computational methods introduce a novel approach to developingand running undergraduate and graduate courses in this subject area for face-to-face,honors and distance learning modes.The objective of this research was to create a case-based / problem-based teaching andlearning curriculum that

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Steven Beyerlein; Jeff Williams; Beth Milligan; Andrew DuBuisson; Robert Drew; Karl Rink; Edwin Odom

regularly taught introductory courses, shaped the senior laboratory course, and collaboratively taught seniordesign. He was recognized for his faculty development and outreach activities by a university teaching award in2001.DR. KARL RINKDr. Karl Rink recently joined the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the UI after spending 10 years inindustry researching the combustion and thermodynamic behavior of gaseous, liquid, and solid phase propellantsand explosives. He holds 33 U.S. patents with an additional 10 applications under examination. He has receivedthe PACE Award from one patent and is the youngest recipient of Purdue’s Outstanding Mechanical Engineeraward

Conference Session

Mechanical Systems

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Tammy Gammon

course. The specific course described in this paper wasdeveloped to meet ABET’s introductory engineering accreditation requirement and designedspecifically for N.C. State University’s Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a MechatronicsConcentration at its off-campus site on UNC-Asheville. The mechatronics program, a multi-disciplinary curriculum, requires students to take classes in electrical engineering, mechanicalengineering, and computer science to gain a wider understanding of smart (i.e., computer-controlled) systems and devices. The course uses Parallax’s Boe-Bot to teach students basicmicrocontroller concepts. The students also learn about basic electrical engineering conceptssuch as Ohm’s law, power consumption, simple motor

Conference Session

New Approaches in Engineering Curriculum

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Muthukrishnan Sathyamoorthy

safetyconsiderations in designs, design implementation, and multidisciplinary teamwork.1. IntroductionEngineering design is an important component of the undergraduate engineeringeducation. It is also known that workplace experience can provide engineering studentswith a perspective that is difficult to achieve in either the classroom or teaching laboratory.This paper describes an innovative proposed year-long program which providesengineering students with both design and workplace experience in several engineeringdisciplines.Engineering design is recognized as a key component of engineering education andmethods of providing undergraduate students with a significant design experience varywidely among disciplines and faculty. Dunn-Rankin, et. al.[1