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1998 Annual Conference

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Stefani A. Bjorklund; Patrick T. Terenzini; John M. Parente; Alberto F. Cabrera

) the extent to which they believed they made progress in a variety of learning and skilldevelopment areas as a result of taking that particular course. Completed questionnaireswere returned to CSHE for data entry and analysis.The items comprising each of the three sections of the questionnaire were derived fromlearning theory, research on college students, and from Delphi studies by Jones (1994a,1994b). Jones sought to clarify and develop consensus among faculty members,administrators, researchers, and employers on definitions and components of “criticalthinking,” “problem solving,” and “communication” skills. Items were selected from thisstudy, or developed specifically, to reflect as closely as possible the learning outcomes

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N. Mohankrishnan; Sandra Yost

semester, students were required to write a brief reflection paper on howtheir cooperative learning group was or was not helpful to their learning in the course.Although the Electronics I students reported a reasonable degree of satisfaction with the use ofcooperative learning groups, the lack of comparative data on student performance in lecture vs.cooperative learning courses prevented us from declaring the initial experiment an unqualifiedsuccess. An opportunity to explore this issue further came in the Summer of 1997, when twosections of Principles of Electrical Engineering (E 320) were offered to junior level non-EEstudents. Note that summer is the normal time for them to take this required course because ofUDM’s engineering co-op rotation

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1998 Annual Conference

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Zbigniew Prusak

. Isn’t educationprocess putting little too much emphasis on fashionable appearance and not enough on the content andoutcomes of activities? New revisions of ABET requirements [7] place greater emphasis onengineering problem solving and applicability of educational outcomes. Outcomes-oriented educationthat reflects industry demands is expected to replace presently dominant activities-oriented education.3. PERSPECTIVES OF YOUNG STUDENTS Some perspectives on the surrounding world displayed by young students are not in line with theway the surrounding world functions. The below listed problems pertain to behaviors and beliefs ofyoung students, as well as, technical aptitudes and were observed in 3 types of academic activities:- in-class lecture

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1998 Annual Conference

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Nancy Y. Amaya; Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre; Larry J. Shuman; Cynthia Atman

thequestionnaire, monitoring and tracking freshman engineering attitudes over time becomes ofgreater importance. We want to know if continued improvements we make to our freshmanengineering program are reflected in positive student attitudinal changes. In addition, we wouldlike to know if ‘sudden’ year-to-year attitudinal variations reflect a substantial change in theprogram or just a random fluctuation for that particular year. Page 3.324.5ii Some of the ten schools currently using the instrument administer the “post” survey at the end of the first semesterrather than the end of the freshman year. Table 2. Student Attitude

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1998 Annual Conference

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John E. McInroy; Jerry Hamann; Raymond Jacquot

Session 1620 Digital Control-A Setting for a Mixture of Computing Strategies:Numerics, Symbolics and Simulation Raymond G. Jacquot, Jerry C. Hamann and John E. McInroy College of Engineering, University of WyomingAbstractThe authors report on a course that is a blend of classical and modern digital control, and digitalfiltering. Exercises in this course reflect a variety of computing resources and strategies and as aresult low order system problems are no longer assigned. The authors have incorporatedsymbolic computing in several appropriate places where it can increase understanding and

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Dongmei Gui; Jens Jorgensen; Joseph A. Heim

case studies, and other resources that will enhance thetimely development and delivery of engineering related materials.A major objective is to ensure that knowledge about development and conduct of electronicforums is broadly available to individuals or groups wishing to establish similar kinds ofcommunications infrastructures. We will use the online mechanisms of the Forum to capture anddocument the issues and dynamics reflecting the evolution of the Forum concept as we movethrough the design, development, deployment and operational stages of the project. All softwaredesigned for the Forum project as well as configuration guidelines for constructing identicalstructures-- what we might call a forum-shell-- will also be provided in an online

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Amir Mirmiran

in concrete. The apparatus uses a single transducer fortransmitting and receiving, together with signal processing and recording hardware. The radar pulseis directed into the concrete member, and patterns created by the reflected waves are observed. Thespeed of pulse in concrete is about 38 to 64 x10 -9 mm/s, as compared to approximately 305 x10-9mm/s in air. Penetration depth ranges from 0.5 to 30 m depending on antenna frequency andbandwidth. Usually, frequencies of 0.1 to 1 GHz are selected depending on the penetration depth andresolution desired. The most difficult aspect of the inspection with radar imaging techniques is theinterpretation of radar signals. The signature of concrete delamination often assumes the shape ofa depression on

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Jule Dee Scarborough

congruence or alignment Page 3.465.1 1 Session 3147between the internal and external be achieved. The internal reflects what is thought and felt andthe external reflects what is said and how it is said. $In order to operate congruently in the world,you need to take into account three general factors: self (the internal world), other (theimmediate external world of people), and context (the larger external world of things, structures,processes, laws, and cultures)# (McLendon & Weinberg, 1996, p.34). This

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John R. Williams; Dr. Martin Pike

elevated to higherimportance. Since teaching is a primary area of activity, it should have a high level ofachievement. Teaching may be separated into the two components of instructional delivery andinstructional development. If one thinks seriously about the art and science of teaching, it is clearthat these two components have a huge impact on student learning and, in reflection, thecandidate’s achievement. In essence, both of these components are distinct, yet interdependent.Effective delivery depends upon careful planning and development. Course developmentdepends on the commitment of continual improvement of delivery and subject mastery. Themeasurement of teaching effectiveness often takes the form of student evaluations, peerevaluations and

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1998 Annual Conference

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Enno 'Ed' Koehn

have not been exposed to the various design considerations and constraints at a highlevel of intensity. Therefore, the ratings most likely reflect the incomplete background of somerespondents.Graduate Student Perceptions of ABET Recommended Design ConstraintsThe perceptions of graduate students enrolled in a construction related course are shown in Table2. Here, over 40% of the respondents indicate that 4 constraints are covered at a high level.They include: Engineering Codes and Standards; Economic Factors; Environmental Effects; and Health and Safety Issues.In addition, Manufacturabilty (Constructability) received a score of 36.4% in the high category.Graduate students perceive that the

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Michael D. Murphy; Kristen L. Wood; Kevin Otto; Joseph Bezdek; Daniel Jensen

incremental concrete experiences with the methods. Nor do such courses allow for suitable observation and reflection as the methods are executed. In this paper, we describe a new approach for teaching design methods which addresses these issues. This approach incorporates hands-on experiences through the use of “reverse-engineering” projects. As the fundamentals of design techniques are presented, students immediately apply the methods to actual, existing products. They are able to hold these products physically in their hands, dissect them, perform experiments on their components, and evolve them into new successful creations. Based on this reverse-engineering concept, we have developed and tested new

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Ronald Whitwam; James Ridge; Amy Dickinson; Jorge Rodriguez

conflictinggeometry or unattached features.The concept of Design Intent represents a primary issue of parametric modeling. Design Intentaddresses the need for preliminary study before adding features because geometric relationshipswithin the model must be preserved(5). Critical problems may arise if an engineer creates a solidmodel without taking into account the importance of Design Intent. Without proper forethought,construction of a solid model can reach a critical stage where parametric manipulation is nolonger possible. When this occurs, subsequent changes may cause an internal failure of theassociated geometry. Prevention of failures, and maximum design flexibility, reflect the goals ofCapturing Design Intent. PTC’s Pro/Engineer (Pro/E) is probably the

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Mahmood Nahvi

a broad spectrum of observationsand examinations not easily available in the laboratory or by analytical approaches.5. References[1] Nahvi, M.J. “Dynamics of Student-Computer Interaction in a Simulation Environment: Reflections on Curricular Issues,” Proceedings of the Frontiers in Education Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah, November, 1996.[2] Nahvi M.J., Attala, E., Harris, J., and Nafisi, A.: “Use of Technology for Undergraduate Engineering Education: An Interactive Instructional Module Using Integrated Computer/Video System,” Proceedings of the Frontiers in Education Conference, pp. 224- 226, Vienna, July 1990.[3] Bourne, J.R., Brodersen, A.J., Campbell, J.O. and Dawant, M.M. “Models for Asynchronous Learning

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Ingrid H. Soudek

seniorthesis was listed as the most valuable undergraduate educational experience.The approach that Vaughan took in shaping the Division, then named “Engineering English,”later “Division of Humanities,” and now “Division of Technology, Culture, andCommunication,” was broadly cultural: besides the training in communication skills, he placed astrong emphasis on “the role of the engineer in society” with a focus on the responsibilities ofthe engineering profession to society. In fact, the changing name of the Division reflects a full Page 3.301.1

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Sima Bagheri; Qun Xiao; Jelena Balorda

. The orthophotoquad was scanned as a (*.tif )file andtransferred to a compatible format within ArcView (i.e., shape file) for use as a backgroundimage over which the other geocoded data were assembled. 2) US Census Bureau TIGER7(Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing) file, which is many fileslinked together using the integrated nature of the structure as the key. It relates all mapablefeatures, address range information and geographic codes, and reflects in change to one item inall other files simultaneously. TIGER file was reprojected for georeferencing using thePC/ArcInfo Data Automation Kit for input into GIS(ESRI, 1996)8. 3) USGS Digital LineGraph (DLG-3 )9 structure, which is a data exchange format providing a fully

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Sudha Ananda Hariharan; Satinderpaul Devgan

outage.A stroke current surge terminating on the tower will divide between the tower and the shieldwires connected to the tower according to the tower and shield wire surge impedances Zt and Zs Page 3.318.9respectively. Voltage waves equal to the initial tower top voltage will travel along the tower andalong the shield wires at different velocities. The tower top voltage wave will be reflectedbetween the tower footing resistance Rtf and the tower top repeatedly. The shield wire voltagewaves will be reflected and further transmitted at the adjacent towers. The negative voltagereflections from adjacent towers and the tower footing resistance will

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1998 Annual Conference

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Melissa S. Goldsipe; Martha J.M. Wells; Harsha N. Mookherjee; Dennis B. George; Arthur C. Goldsipe

measures that will be used todetermine the effectiveness of the engineering program include more than merely engineeringdesign and ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering. Engineeringprograms must demonstrate that their graduates have & an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams, & an ability to communicate effectively, and & the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context.These outcomes reflect the student’s ability to communicate engineering and scientific principlesand concepts to his or her peers and to appreciate the perspective and knowledge otherdisciplines offer to solve societal

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Elaine L. Craft

development activities thatstimulate development of an integrated curriculum and encourage: interdisciplinary teamwork application of technology (e.g., calculator-based laboratories) use of relevant classroom methodology (e.g., cooperative learning) applications of learning theory (e.g., multiple intelligences)Through this nine-step process, which is outlined below, Exemplary Faculty Teams have become“reform ready” and are transforming classrooms and curricula to reflect the workplace.I. Form a Management TeamThe first step toward introducing systemic change is to select a leadership or management teamof committed leaders to collaboratively build and implement your program. The SC ATEManagement Team includes three principal investigators and

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Susan Campbell; Carol L. Colbeck

the economic,environmental, ethical, historical, and social issues that are involved in design.Reflection is a skill that has recently received attention. According to Gorman, Richards,Scherer, and Kagiwada (1995), reflection is important particularly for first-year students orinexperienced designers. Reflection provides these students with the opportunity to contemplateproblem-solving strategies and problem representations and to develop new ways of reaching asolution that might be apparent to more experienced students. Students can reflect on the designprocess in diaries, journals, or notebooks.How faculty teach designEngineering faculty tend to use at least one of four approaches to teaching design: lecture, facultyas guide or coach, case

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Richard Gilbert; Mark Maughmer; Marilyn Barger, Hillsborough Community College; Renata Engel, Pennsylvania State University

students to gage their own performance, without the recognition from eitherkudos or admonishments. Of course, these require student discipline, as the self-paced approachhas no intrinsic incentive unless the instructor intervenes with deadlines. Finally, assignedhomework problems are another example of strengthening the understanding of concepts. It is clear that the student’s progress through an engineering discipline’s subject materialis synchronized with that engineering curriculum’s course progression. It may not be obviousthat the lectures associated with that curriculum must also in a sense mature as the student movethrough those courses. This maturation does not necessarily reflect on a lecturer, the lecturer’slecturing ability, or

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Engineering Technology Poster Session (1547)

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1998 Annual Conference

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Eric J. Addeo, DeVry Institute

, including themselves, as though they were all infront of a mirror.The experience of viewing one's self in a mirror is a very familiar one. One expects that whenone raises the right hand, that one's reflected image raises its "right" hand in a mirrored gesture. Page 3.102.10(Actually upon some reflection, it is the mirror image’s left hand that is raised.)In the mirror image, objects to one's actual right appear to be to the right of one's reflected image.It will be easy then for classmates to come to believe that other classmates are really to theirright, or to their left. To augment and reinforce this learned behavior, audio from students to the

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Scott J. Amos

demonstrated societal, global, or Design situations community problems Reading textbooks Reflective analysis Extensive involvement Taking tests with the community Extensive use of performance taskswere in fact very comprehensive, and that the ten identified competencies are indeed importantto professional constructors. Three particular competencies, problem solving,estimating/budgeting, and project management, were found to be the

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Andrew S. Crawford

compliment both the classroom and co-curricularenvironments. These opportunities need to challenge students’ personal abilities so that they maydevelop skills that they do not possess and refine those that they do.Reflection: Students need to be able to reflect on their experiences to create meaning and better Page 3.390.4understand themselves. Students should be encouraged to reflect on their skills, abilities, tendencies,ASEE Paper #2632 Page 4, 04/06/98as well as their growth as they purposefully develop new skills. Classroom and co-curricularopportunities and encouragement for students to engage in dialogue about the concept of leadershipand

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Douglas G. Schmucker

Page 3.343.8was the first time that author taught this course. Nearly all averages were approximately one fullpoint lower than the CE240 scores. Written student comments indicate that the primary basis forthe lower rating was the difficult and time-consuming course project. Although many of thestudents enjoyed the project and felt that it was a valuable experience, most appeared to feel thatit needed to be significantly restructured to fit better within the course objectives and that moreweight should be given the project in the course grade to reflect the significant amount of effort.It is the opinion of the author that the first two (of three) interim exams during the Spring 1997had a contributing factor to the decline in student rating

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Lueny Morell de Ramírez; José L. Zayas; Jorge I. Vélez-Arocho

thehelp of our industrial partners. Assessment results have been published elsewhere.9Project/Program Assessment Tools 10 x Surveys: Four surveys were developed from the assessment matrices, focused on different audiences: students, faculty, industry and other institutions. Issues and items in the surveys reflected some of the ways in which the Manufacturing Engineering Partnership (MEEP) could be described. Respondents were asked to fill in the degree to which they agreed of the experiences they were exposed to which were provided by the program. Each survey provided specific questions depending on the audience surveyed. Questions ranged from individual perceptions of the quality

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Lueny Morell de Ramírez; José L. Zayas; Jorge I. Vélez-Arocho

• Surveys: Four surveys were developed from the assessment matrices, focused on different audiences: students, faculty, industry and other institutions. Issues and items in the surveys reflected some of the ways in which the Manufacturing Engineering Partnership (MEEP) could be described. Respondents were asked to fill in the degree to which they agreed of the experiences they were exposed to which were provided by9 Lueny Morell de Ramírez, José L. Zayas, John Lamancusa, Jens Jorgensen, The Manufacturing Engineering Education Page 3.501.4Partnership: Program Outcomes Assessment Results

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Richard Devon; Wayne Hager; Dhushy Sathianathan; Dominique Saintive; Michel Nowé; Jacques Lesenne

, the results are certainly close.This may be the case, since many of the American responses categorized as hard worker werethe phrase ”pull your own weight.” And one of the few differences came with the French being Page 3.74.6more interested in communication skills and, after the project, with communicating in Englishthan the Americans were. Since the French took on the responsibility of speaking in a secondlanguage, this is only to be expected.The strongest idea on both sides seemed to reflect what is in vogue in their respective countries.The French students stressed "committed," which is a translation of "impliqué." It literallymeans

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Alfred S. Andrawis

; Page 3.556.3notice the threshold current level as a function of the diode temperature; use a Michelsoninterferometer to convert frequency variations into intensity variations; observe and measurelaser's relative intensity noise and chirp using a Lightwave Signal Analyzer.Experiment 7: Fiber Optic Communication DevicesObjectives:1. Experiment with multi-mode bi-directional couplers.2. Build a wavelength division multiplexer (WDM).Procedure: Measure the splitting loss of a bi-directional coupler; observe reflection effectson coupled optical power; construct a two-channel wave division multiplexer using graded-index (GRIN) rod lenses and a wave length selective filter.Experiment 8: Fiber Optic Communication System IObjectives:1. Build a

Conference Session

Integrating Ethics into the Curriculum

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1998 Annual Conference

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Michael E. Gorman, University of Virginia

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education (LED)

, which can stimulate internal recognition and cost-share3. Organizational structures that bring a multi-disciplinary faculty under the same roof with asingle mission which they can carry out in a variety of ways, reflecting their own backgrounds,teaching styles, and expertises.4. Selecting faculty that have a shared sense of commitment to that mission and rewarding themfor their hard work. Page 3.265.3 ReferencesCarlson, W. B., & Gorman, M. E. (1990). Understanding invention as a cognitive process: Thecase of Thomas Edison and early motion pictures, 1888-1891. Social Studies of Science, 20, 387-430.Feist

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Integrated Humanities and Social Sciences Programs (3661)

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1998 Annual Conference

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Michael E. Gorman

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education (LED)

, which can stimulate internal recognition and cost-share3. Organizational structures that bring a multi-disciplinary faculty under the same roof with asingle mission which they can carry out in a variety of ways, reflecting their own backgrounds,teaching styles, and expertises.4. Selecting faculty that have a shared sense of commitment to that mission and rewarding themfor their hard work. Page 3.266.3 ReferencesCarlson, W. B., & Gorman, M. E. (1990). Understanding invention as a cognitive process: Thecase of Thomas Edison and early motion pictures, 1888-1891. Social Studies of Science, 20, 387-430.Feist