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L. F. Borjón; L. M. Martínez; K. A. Córdova; J. L. Hernández; A. Lozano

Session 2659 Using Programmable Logic Controllers for an interdisciplinary oriented Instrumentation Laboratory L. F. Borjón, L. M. Martínez, K. A. Córdova, J. L. Hernández and A. Lozano Division of Science and Engineering. Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico city Abstract --- This project describes the efforts towards developing an interdisciplinary laboratory toreinforce hands-on experience of engineering students. The laboratory is based on the Allen-Bradley's®(AB) SLC-500 family; combining them with resources that are typically found at an

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William Davis; Joseph A. Heim

Session 1620 Using The Internet to Leverage Undergraduate CIM Laboratory Resources William Davis and Joseph Heim, Industrial Engineering, University of WashingtonIntroduction Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems (CIMS) combine complex automated production controloperations with human supervision and direction. Operators and managers of complex systems can use tools thatenable them to recognize trends in operational characteristics of manufacturing systems for which they areresponsible1. Developing

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Jennifer T. Ross

Session 1232 A VLSI Design Laboratory Implemented in a Simulated Corporate Environment Jennifer T. Ross University of the Pacific, Stockton CA 95211 Abstract This paper presents an innovative teaching method applied to a Junior/Senior level integrated circuitdesign course. The premise of this methodology is to help students prepare for the environment they willencounter in the workplace as well as teach the course material. Frequently the traditional laboratory forundergraduates consists of

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Joe King

Session 0475 Winning an NSF/ILI Laboratory Grant - An NSF Reviewer Gives Advice Joe King University of the Pacific Stockton, CaliforniaAbstract Each year the National Science Foundation (NSF) receives nearly two thousand proposals vying forone of its Instrumentation and Laboratory Improvement (ILI) grants. Roughly 500 of these proposals seeksupport for engineering laboratories. Each year the NSF gathers together several hundred professionals, mostof whom are educators, who review the

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Joe King

Session 0475 Winning an NSF/ILI Laboratory Grant - An NSF Reviewer Gives Advice Joe King University of the Pacific Stockton, CaliforniaAbstract Each year the National Science Foundation (NSF) receives nearly two thousand proposals vying forone of its Instrumentation and Laboratory Improvement (ILI) grants. Roughly 500 of these proposals seeksupport for engineering laboratories. Each year the NSF gathers together several hundred professionals, mostof whom are educators, who review the

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W.G. Steele; M. H. Hosni; H. W. Coleman

Session #: 1426 Application of Mathcad” Software in Performing Uncertainty Analysis Calculations to Facilitate Laboratory Instruction M. H. Hosni, H. W. Coleman, W. G. Steele Kansas State UniversityA.Jniversity of Alabama in Huntsville/Mississippi State UniversityABSTRACT Uncertainty analysis is a technique for determining an estimate for the intend about a reported resultwithin which the true result is expected to lie with a certain degree of confidence. The uncertainty analysis is anextremely usefid tool for all phases of an experimental program from the

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Eric J. Shaw

Session 1426 Communication and Compatibility: Introducing Electronic Media Techniques in Computer-Based Engineering Laboratories Eric J. Shaw University of Alabama in HuntsvilleSummary Computer-based engineering laboratories, such as those used to present engineering graphics andsimulation courses, provide instructors with an opportunity to introduce a wide range of additional topics tostudents, from basic computer use tutorials in freshman graphics to social issues of relevance and privacy ingraduate-level courses

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Evan D. H. Green; Emily L Allen; Linda Vanasupa

Session 3226 Cooking Without Recipes: a Case Study for an Open-Ended Laboratory Experience in Semiconductor Processing E.L. Allen, E.D.H. Green, L.S. Vanasupa San Jose State University/California Polytechnic University-SLOIntroductionThe need for graduate engineers with the ability to think critically about a design problem, work withteammates from different disciplines, communicate ideas effectively in both written and oral format, and tocomprehend “the big picture” has been well-documented1,2. We have proposed a new method of designinglaboratory

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Jay Brockman; Stephen Batill; John Renaud; Jeffrey Kantor; David Kirkner; Peter Koggel; Robert Stevenson

2432 Development of a Multidisciplinary Engineering Design Laboratory at the University of Notre Dame 2 3 Jay Brockrnanl, Stephen Bati112, John Renaud , Jeffrey Kantor , 4 5 David Kirkner , Peter Koggel, Robert Stevenson University of Notre DameIntroduction/Philosophy As technology has evolved, the primary challenges in engineering

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Thompson Lewis; Samuel Agbo; Michael Wollman; Michael Fukatsu

Session 1626 EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF OPTICAL SPECTRUM ANALYZERS FOR ENRICHMENT OF UNDERGRADUATE PHOTONICS LABORATORY COURSES Samuel Agbo, Michael Wollman, Michael Fukatsu, Thompson Lewis California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo ABSTRACT The optical spectrum anlilyzers which we recently added to our photonics laboratory, thanks to an NSF ILIgrant, has enabled us to introduce four new experiments into our two undergraduate laborato~ courses: FiberOptics Laborato~ and Photonics Engineering

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Hameed Hindi; Ben Humphrey; Swami Karunamoorthy

Session 3226 Experimental Evaluation of Composite Laminates and Sandwich Structures in Undergraduate Laboratory Education Swami Karunamoorthy, Hameed Hindi, Ben Humphrey Parks College of Saint Louis University Abstract Composite materials are increasing y used in many structural applications. These materials would be used inaddition to or in place of conventional materials for various structural components in future. It is important togive “hands on” experience in composites to the present day engineering and

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S. P. Carullo; R. Fischl; C. O. Nwankpa

Session 1626 Integrating a Power Systems Laboratory into a Client/Server Based Computing Environment S. P. Carullo, C. O. Nwankpa, and R. Fischl Drexel University1. AbstractThe primary goal of the project is to develop a set of experiments which will allow students to examinepower systems in a realistic manner. Drexel University’s Interconnected Power Systems L.uboratory(ZPSL) provides an interchangeable real-life power system network and a computer interface to the systemin order to provide control and data capturing. The computer interface utilizes clientherver and

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Norman Asper; Harry Hess; Joseph Flynn

Session 2263 Introducing Fundamental Manufacturing Processes and Manufacturing Organizational and Production Systems by Way of Laboratory Activities Harry Hess, Norman Asper and Joseph Flynn Trenton State College The rebirth of manufacturing in the United States will not justaccidentally happen. Engineering programs must help stimulate the rebirthby educating students in the importance and fundamentals of manufacturingprocesses, organization and production systems. These concepts continueto ga].n increasing importance for aiding engineers to help reindustrializethe United States for the twenty-first century. At

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Linda Vanasupa

-+-. Session 1626 Leveraging the Educational Impact of the lLI Dollar: Ideas from a Microelectronics Processing Laboratory Linda Vanasupa California Polytechnic State University Abstract Typical ILI projects involve incorporating a new set of experiments into an undergraduate lab. These experiments are usually centered around apiece of equipment that is implemented by the principal investigator. An alternative to this scenario is to use the

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Jeffrey J. McFarland; James D. Shuffield; J. Sherwood Charlton

Session 3532 A Microcomputer-based Logic Signal Generator and Recorder/Analyzer for a Beginning Digital Electronics Laboratory J. Sherwood Charlton, Jeffrey J. McFarland, James D. Shuffield University of Arkansas The Electrical Engineering Program at the University of Arkansas is in the process of integratinglaboratories with each required course instead of having a separate sequence of laboratories. This createssome problems with regard to our beginning digital systems course. This course covers binary andcomplement arithmetic

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R. Papannareddy

Session 2648 New Laboratory Experiments in Analog Electronics Courses Using Microcomputer-Based Instrumentation and LabVIEWl R. Papannareddy Purdue University North Central Westville, IN 46391 ABSTRACT This paper describes the new laboratory experiments conducted in an analog electronics course by usinga microcomputer-based workstation. The microcomputer-based workstation consists of

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Richard J. Kozick

Session 1626 Undergraduate Design Projects in a Laboratory for Real-Time Signal Processing and Control Richard J. Kozick Bucknell University IAbstract A laboratory containing digital signal processing (DSP) units and computer workstations hasrecently been established at Bucknell University. The DSP units are programmed and controlled througha graphical interface on the workstations. The graphical interface provides an integrated environmentfor simulation and real-time

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Sandra Gronhovd; Sudhir Mehta

I .—-. Session 3230 Use of Hypermedia Modules on CD-ROMs to Teach Communication Skills in Engineering Laboratories — Sandra Gronhovd, S. L Mehta North Dakota State UniversityA b s t r a c t The ability to communicate is essential for engineering students, and coursework is frequently offered toprovide these skills: However

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Richard E. Pfile

1 2520 Using the Motorola DSP56002 EVM for Audio Processing in a DSP Laboratory Richard E. Piile Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI Abstract The EET department at Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis developed a RealTime Digital Signal Processing course with a practical focus on the implementation of DSP algorithmson a

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Steven Wayde; Ph.D., Roger W. Webster

A Virtual Reality and Scientific Visualization Laboratory for Undergraduates in Computer Science.* Roger W. Webster, Ph.D. Steven Wayde Department of Computer Science PRC, Incorporated Millersville University One Bala Cynwyd Plaza Millersville, PA USA 17551 Suite 324 webster@cs.millersv.edu Bala Cynwyd, PA 18004 http://cs.millersv.edu wayde@philly.nosc.mil http

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Daryl J. Doyle; Laura L. Sullivan; Winston F. Erevelles

arduous one. It is imperative that individualsparticipating in such endeavors present a proposal that is well defined, well researched, and of value to theaudience it is intended to serve, the funding agency, and the community at large. This paper describes the efforts of the authors in developing laboratories in Polymer Processing andComputer Integrated Manufacturing at GMI Engineering & Management Institute. Tips for developing soundproposals are presented along with case studies that demonstrate application of these tips in the generation ofexternal funding. The paper highlights a mode of operation that is expected to stimulate the interest ofeducators working in related environments.Introduction The Manufacturing Systems Engineering

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Daryl J. Doyle; Laura L. Sullivan; Winston F. Erevelles

arduous one. It is imperative that individualsparticipating in such endeavors present a proposal that is well defined, well researched, and of value to theaudience it is intended to serve, the funding agency, and the community at large. This paper describes the efforts of the authors in developing laboratories in Polymer Processing andComputer Integrated Manufacturing at GMI Engineering & Management Institute. Tips for developing soundproposals are presented along with case studies that demonstrate application of these tips in the generation ofexternal funding. The paper highlights a mode of operation that is expected to stimulate the interest ofeducators working in related environments.Introduction The Manufacturing Systems Engineering

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Christopher G. Braun

conjunction, otherField Session modules would teach C++ programming and interfacing, and then use thisdata acquisition system in a motor control application. The following semester, students will return with their own data acquisitionsystem which will be used in their laboratories, at home, or for their own projects such astheir Senior Design. Once each student possess their own data acquisition system, thenthe faculty here foresee dramatic changes we can make in the curriculum to takeadvantage of this new capability.Motivation Students in engineering and science classes use computers and data acquisitionsystems for measurement and control in many, if not most, of their laboratory classes.The type of measurements/control range from

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Mohammad M. Asoodeh; Carl W. Steidley

Session 1620 2 Developing An Interdisciplinary Hardware ‘ Laboratory With CIM Capabilities Carl Steidley Mohammnd M. Asoodeh Department of Computer Science/Department of Industrial Technology Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA 70402INTRODUCTION It has become

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Kelin Kuhn; Blake Hannaford

course in Consumer Electronics (EE 498)and a Consumer Electronics version of the college honors course (ENGR 498) have been introduced into thecurriculum. The Consumer Electronics version of the honors course was first taught Winter 1994 (Kuhn), andthe regular Consumer Electronics course was first taught Autumn 1994 (Hannaford). Mixed courses (EE 498and ENGR 498) were taught Spring 1995 (Kuhn) and Autumn 1995 (Hannaford). Another section of EE 498 isscheduled for Spring 1996. The course has evolved and stabilized into a successful format. This format is characterized byclassroom lectures early in the quarter, a series of organized laboratories (with a scheduled 3-hour laboratorysection), and a three week final design project with

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Ph.D., Albert B. (Bill) Grubbs Jr.; Antony Anthony

San Jose, California. Thepurpose of the project was to upgrade the digital logic course lectures and laboratories to incorporate the latesthardware and software technologies. The major thrust was in the laboratories resulting in new equipment, remodeledfacilities, greater use of computer aided engineering software, and enhanced learning activities.Previous laboratory experiencesFor the most part, the digital logic course is taught as in most engineering technology curriculums.The lecture covers topics beginning with binary concepts and progressing through combinational and sequential devices.Laboratory experiences are designed to complement the theory studied in the lecture classes. Both analysis and design conceptsare introduced.The previous

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Joseph J. Strano

I_– -... Session 2326 :..— Digital and Analog Circuit Measurements in an Introduction to Engineering Freshman Course Joseph J. Strano New Jersey Institute of Technology ]ABSTRACT Students measure basic terminal characteristics of electronic devices and circuits in a seven weeklaboratory module. This laboratory module is one quarter of a

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R. Bryan Greenway; Qiyi G. Zhang

control of manufacturing systems such as machine tools and industrial robots.In this investigation, PCs with motion control cards were integrated with a milling machine and a robot. Projectsbased on the use of OACS in engineering education include: 1 )cutting force measurement and control; and2)motion command generation. This paper explains the basic structure and characteristics of an OACS as wellas engineering principles and laboratory experiments which can be demonstrated and incorporated. Introduction Progress in manufacturing automation relies on the development of CNC machine tools, robotics andother industrial automation devices. While the structure of machine tools and robotics

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Ph.D., M. Zoghi

.— - . . Session 3215 . .. . . . USE OF PERSONAL COMPUTERS TO ENHANCE THE GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING EDUCATION l M. Zoghi , Ph.D.Abstract The integration of personal computers in teaching the geotechnical engineering courses including thesoil mechanics and foundation design, as well as soil mechanics laboratory will be described herein. Inaddition, the potential use of microcomputers in undergraduate and graduate special projects as part ofindependent studies will be

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James Rehg

work on appliedengineering problems. As a result of the these changes, the Engineering Department at PennState UniversityAltoona Campus added a Bachelor of Science degree in Electro-mechanical Engineering Technology(BSEMET). An automation laboratory in a new Automation Technology Center was added to support three newcontrols courses taught in the last year of the BSEMET program. The development of the controls laboratory presented some unique problems. The laboratory wasrequired to support a standard laboratory class size of 16 students while delivering laboratory training over awide range of manufacturing control problems. A laboratory system was required that permitted eight teams oftwo students each to have equal access to control