Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-college Engineering Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald L. Carr, Purdue University; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, usually portrayed by drawing plans or performing specific parts of the engineering design process, an implied client or public use is intended. • Technician – Computer or electronic technician portrayed by a person fixing something electronic. • Design/Create Single – Hobbies, crafts, and designs for personal use or making one object for a specific person. • Tradesman – Carpenters, plumbers, welders, etc. where a person is fixing something that is not mechanical. • Mechanic – Fixing a vehicle, engine, machine or something else that is mechanical. • Laborer/Builder – Building houses, roads or buildings through physical labor and other forms of manual labor not covered in other categories

Conference Session

Going Viral: Effective Instructional Techniques in an Online Environment

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Blair J. McDonald, University of Texas, Pan American

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Civil Engineering

, developing one might be good…for the studentsand the program.SituationA Civil Engineering Program was recently introduced in a College with five other wellestablished and supportive engineering departments. The new program immediately experiencedunpredicted growth. After the first year the three new professors hired to operate the programfound themselves trying to advise 237 declared majors at the same time they were learning allthe ins and outs of a new campus and a new degree plan. The time for helping students “one onone” quickly disappeared. Not all of the 237 students were Rhodes Scholars, in fact, many haddeficiencies of some sort and some found ways to enroll in courses well above their academicability.A quick inventory of program resources

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education in Engineering Technology

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Hutzel, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mark Shaurette, Purdue University; Brian William Loss J.D., Purdue University; Kevin Rodgers LEED AP, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

Balance Communications Affordability Home Entertainment The “Affordability” contest was particularly compelling for 2011. To emphasize theimportance of cost effective net zero energy construction, the DOE imposed a cost ceiling of$250,000 on all homes and hired an estimating firm to conduct independent appraisals. Homesthat were over budget got penalized on a pro-rated basis.Solar Decathlon Competition A paper presented at the 2011 ASEE Annual Conference discussed our team’s organizationalstrategy and planning for the Solar Decathlon through 2010.3 By the spring of 2011, work hadshifted to construction planning, including ideas for disassembly and transporting

Conference Session

Current Issues in Construction Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth J. Tiss AIC, CPC, State University of New York

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Construction

AC 2012-4801: DEVELOPING CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT EDU-CATORS: IS INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, AND EVAL-UATION THE KEY?Mr. Kenneth J. Tiss AIC, CPC, State University of New York Mr. Kenneth J. Tiss, AIC, CPC is an instructor in the Department of Sustainable Construction Manage- ment at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. His research areas are in undergraduate and graduate education, curriculum, construction project management, construction safety, planning and scheduling, and equipment and methods. Page 25.426.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012

Conference Session

Software and Web-based Learning in ECE

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anahita Zarei, University of the Pacific; Jinzhu Gao, University of the Pacific; Jason Roy Ortiz; Alan Joe

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Electrical and Computer

developed that would compare the user's answer with the solution andaccept it as a correct answer if the difference is within a small error margin due to rounding. Inorder for students to save their progress while working through the problems, a MySQL databasewas employed to house the information.EvaluationIn the preparation of our evaluation plan, we considered the guidelines of several programdirectors in NSF's Division of Undergraduate Education described in [12]. The goal ofevaluation plan was to measure the changes in cognitive and affective behavior. Measuring thechanges in cognitive behavior is in accordance with the project’s first objective of increasingstudents' understanding of concept of random variables. Evaluating the changes in

Conference Session

Four Pillars of Manufacturing Engineering

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David L. Wells, North Dakota State University

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Manufacturing

satisfying customers’ needs for value purchasing.Manufacturing Engineering is a bottom-up discipline, based upon a strong foundation of scienceand mathematics. The linchpin is comprehensive understanding of the science of the interactionsbetween tool and workpiece. The production system of the factory is built on this foundation,with all design and operating decisions emanating from fundamental principles of the physicsand chemistry (and more recently, the biology) of materials processing. ManufacturingEngineering is also a design profession, where practitioners are required to make decisions tocreate processing plans and production systems based on both fundamental analysis and the

Conference Session

Course and Curriculum Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

AJ Hamlin, Michigan Technological University; Jean-Celeste M. Kampe, Michigan Technological University; Amy E. Monte, Michigan Technological University; Brett Hamlin, Michigan Technological University; Douglas E. Oppliger, Michigan Technological University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

policy. This pathway also is used for traditional disciplines forwhich we have expertise but not a formal degree program.The pre-approved BSE pathways are 1) Industrial and Service Systems Engineering and 2) Page 25.211.2Geospatial Engineering. The Industrial and Service Systems Engineering pathway emphasizesanalysis, design, optimization, and the planning and management of manufacturing and servicesector operations, including human factors. The courses for this pathway are from ServiceSystems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business, and the Social Sciences. TheGeospatial Engineering pathway was defined to integrate a variety of

Conference Session

Design in Freshman and Sophomore Courses

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gail Hohner, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan; Jennifer Wegner, University of Michigan; Moses K. Lee, University of Michigan; Amy Frances Goldstein, University of Michigan

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Design in Engineering Education

, expectancy and anxiety.We plan to follow this group of students through their first year of engineering and re-evaluatenear the end of the academic year.educational outcomesAt Michigan Engineering, students are encouraged to work across engineering disciplines andbuild competencies beyond engineering. In addition to providing students with a superiortechnical education, Michigan Engineering is committed to teaching students the value ofcreativity, teamwork, and engineering design. The design immersion program is intended tointroduce incoming students to these key aspects of the Michigan Engineering curriculum andculture, and to offer them direct experience with the creative process of engineering. Aninnovative experience , the program provides

Conference Session

Focus on Elementary

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeremy V. Ernst, Virginia Tech; Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University; Elizabeth A. Parry, North Carolina State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

in Elementary Schools is a two-year research project fundedby the National Institutes of Health. The Engineering Design Models in ElementarySchools project model is comprised of teacher professional development, cross-curriculargrade level teacher planning, and ongoing programmatic alignment. The teacherprofessional development phase provides implementation strategy including ensuringfoundational understanding of Engineering, Science and Technology, using engineeringas a core subject integration tool, using recording and assessment tools to documentstudent process and learning outcomes. Additionally the teacher professionaldevelopment involves implementing problem based learning approaches andunderstanding competency alignment with an

Conference Session

Innovative Course Developments in Construction

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suat Gunhan, University of Texas, San Antonio; Yilmaz Hatipkarasulu, University of Texas, San Antonio

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Construction

MEPdrawings are then highlighted and the procedures for their analysis are presented in a systematicorder including the differentiating aspects of various systems. The laboratory portion of themodule concentrates on performing quantity takeoff, digital or manual, where the results aretranslated into work scope sheets. The paper further explains the detailed scope identificationmethodology for each system and their integration into estimating course context.IntroductionConstruction science and management graduates are expected to work in a dynamic workenvironment performing various tasks including planning, estimating, scheduling, and managingthe construction process. The graduates are also expected to be familiar with work scopes for allconstruction

Conference Session

Research Projects, Course Development, and Industry Issues

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Bodenhamer, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Ivan G. Guardiola, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Steven Michael Corns; Cihan H. Dagli, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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Systems Engineering

, schedule, and technological performance of a designed system Technical Management  Describe and discuss the necessary management articles necessary to Plan oversee a complex engineering system  Plan analysis and design activities, manufacturing operations, integration and test  Plan reviews, configuration freezes, verification activities  Prepare and track performance to budgets  Create a work breakdown structure that represents the execution of the systems engineering effort.  Create

Conference Session

Faculty Career Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pamela S. Frinzi, Southern Polytechnic State University; Rebecca Hudson Rutherfoord, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Women in Engineering

Page 25.1485.5dominated. We need to educate our female faculty about ways to overcome these stereotypes.Program History and DevelopmentIn 2009, SPSU developed its new three year strategic plan that is in effect from 2010 to 2013.11This strategic plan has three major goals – one (Goal 3) of which is “To increase the sense ofcommunity within the University and between the University and the region.” One of themajor objectives (Objective 3.2) under this goal is “Increase the diversity and inclusiveness ofthe University community”. As part of the plan, each objective has a set of key indicators (oractions) that would indicate how this objective (and goal) would be met. Two of the keyindicators for objective 3.2 are: 1) Increase the percentage

Conference Session

Factors Affecting Student Performance

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica R. McCormick, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Eugenia Fernandez, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Danny King, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

on probation will stay on continued probation until their cumulativeGPA reaches a 2.0.In order to intervene early for students on probation, the advisors in the NSAAC developed andimplemented a two-step action plan: mandatory attendance at a workshop focused on improving Page 25.1206.6academic success and goal setting, and a follow-up appointment with each advisee. Theworkshop began at the start of the Fall 2010 semester. Students were able to choose from anumber of one-hour face-to-face workshops offered multiple times throughout the semester.Days and times varied so students were able to choose an offering that fit their schedules best.An

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Nicholas Massa; Gordon Snyder; Fenna Hanes; James Masi; Gary Mullett

been formed. Extension of this network to a national base has begun with six additional schools. b) A sub-network of shadow secondary schools with colleges is in place.10) Develop a business plan for sustainability and ongoing evaluation plan based on realistic goals. a) A business plan for sustainability has been developed with industry education and training. b) The Interim, Second Year Evaluation Plan and Yearly Evaluation are being used as guides for tracking the Center’s progress toward its planned goals and objectives.11) A video, which gives an “Introduction to NCTT”, has been produced by Springfield Technical Community College personnel, along with a video/CD on “Careers in Telecommunications

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Mohammad Saleh Keshawarz; David Pines

university officials, a town planner, a town engineer, and engineers from a localconsulting firm. At the conclusion of the project, the students presented the alternatives andrecommended design to the Bloomfield Town Planning and Zoning Commission.I. IntroductionThe civil engineering curriculum at the University of Hartford requires a capstone design projectin the senior year. In 1993, the department revised the capstone design course so that studentswork on industry or town sponsored civil engineering design problems that include anengineering practitioner as part of the design team. This approach both technically challengesthe students and also provides them with an opportunity to learn about the professional aspects ofbeing an engineer. In

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

James Wade; Virginia Elkins; Roy Eckart; Catherine Rafter; Eugene Rutz

instructors were told to use class time to enhance thelearning material. Based on this educational plan for the web-based course and the streamingvideo course, both classes were produced during the winter quarter, 2000.The faculty participants were carefully selected, based on excellent teaching records andexperience in teaching Mechanics I. The faculty received extensive video training for the projectby the College Conservatory of Music, Electronic Media Division faculty. A series ofworkshops, including pilot video productions, was held to prepare the faculty for video-basedclass work. The workshops covered such topics as: Understanding the audience Watching for feedback Vocabulary

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Frank Krygowski

taken by students in both the MechanicalEngineering Technology and the Electrical Engineering Technology programs. Since thislaboratory makes extensive use of both mechanical and electrical skills, lab teams are chosen sothat each team has representation from both majors. Thus, when electrical skills or observationsare required, the EET majors are expected to use their strengths to aid the MET students'understanding, and vice-versa. This approach seems to work well. Much student-to-studentinstruction takes place, with the instructor circulating between groups to give additionaldirection as needed.Future EnhancementsDevelopment work on this course and laboratory is still very much in progress. Enhancementsare planned for several existing

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Leah Akins

. resources available. Table 1 – Missions and Goals of TCP and Curriculum Development TeamIn the initial planning and working meetings, several specific issues arose that seemed to be atthe core of the recruitment and retention problem. These issues were: • Many prospective students (and their parents) assumed that jobs in high tech manufacturing were low-skilled, poorly paid, repetitive, and were likely to be in a hazardous work environment. • The general population did not see technician positions to be part of a career path. • The perception of parents and guidance counselors was that the two-year technology degree was a dead end and that if a student was college bound, then they should embark

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Han Bao; David Dryer; Derya Jacobs; William Swart

, 4) provide experience for design of products in a virtual environment using 3D modeling and visualization, as well as planning, scheduling, control and implementation of a virtual product development project, 5) provide experience in constructing product prototypes, and 6) provide an understanding for the potential applications and limitations of current virtual product development tools.The course was offered as a 2 credit-4 hour laboratory course using tools and facilities availableat Old Dominion University. As part of an extensive distance learning capability, the Universityand the College use various distributed course delivery and communications tools withfunctionality including asynchronous message board, synchronous chat

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Sunday Faseyitan; Robert Myers; Pearley Cunningham; David Huggins; Winston F. Erevelles

field of manufacturing. Specifically, the colleges targeted industryperceptions of the competency gaps that are commonly seen in newly hired graduates. Thisfollowed the report entitled “Manufacturing Education Plan: 1999 Critical Competency Gaps” bythe Society of Manufacturing Engineers4, 5. In interviews, manufacturing and human resourcemanagers in diverse industries cited the need for a workforce with a continuum of technical skillsto meet the demands of new technology and increased domestic and international competition.The findings of the study appear in Table I. Table I. Competency Gaps to be addressed by PRIME Competency Gap Institution

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Shirley J. Dyke; Phillip Gould; Kevin Truman

objectiveswill be achieved through the development of a series of illustrative structural dynamics experi-ments, and the integration of these experiments into the undergraduate curriculum.Furthermore, experiments will be developed for non-engineering students that will benefit fromsuch exposure (e.g. architects and geo-scientists). Additional activities include plans for develop-ing two nationwide competitions in earthquake resistant design, one for undergraduates and onefor elementary school children.3.2 Outcomes and ProductsThe primary outcome of the UCIST program will be a series of experiments for students at all lev-els. These experiments are designed to introduce students to relevant topics such as: introductoryconcepts in structural dynamics

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Natalie A. Mello

engineers in the 21st century is also addressed by theNational Science Foundation’s Restructuring Engineering Education: A Focus on Change 2.There an integrated systems approach is highly regarded as the way to accomplish the changesneeded in the curriculum today. Page 5.331.1As the call for new pedagogical thinking and curriculum planning is heeded, reforms in theaccreditation process by ABET have been initiated. ABET’s Criteria 2000 3 has instituted manyof the same ideals as outlined by NSF and ASEE in their recent reports. To satisfy ABET’s newcriteria engineering and technological institutions must show evidence that graduating seniorspossess

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Mohammad A. Zahraee; Lash Mapa; Gregory Neff; Susan Scachitti

TQM. The criteria setforth for this award is one of the best known for describing the major components of a TQMculture. The following descriptions are paraphrased from the Malcolm Baldrige NationalQuality Award criteria. 1) Leadership – This requires that senior-level management be committed to the process of quality improvement. Organization leaders are expected to develop and sustain goals that support customer focus and quality values. 2) Information and Analysis – This requires that the organization use data and information to back quality excellence which, for the most part, means that data must be used to identify areas for improvement. 3) Strategic Quality Planning – This requires that an organization have key

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Karen Horton

. Studentsinvestigate fewer processes but in greater depth. Those processes that are treated in thelaboratory courses were removed from the MET 270 syllabus and processes relevant to Maineindustries were added.The new program evaluation criteria established by the Technology Accreditation Commission(TAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) and the graduatecompetency gaps cited in the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) ManufacturingEducation Plan Phase I Report were addressed in the new course design.1, 2 Students mustpractice and demonstrate teamwork, communication, and lifelong learning skills. Team-based Page 5.375.1projects

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Steven B. Shooter; Catherine A. Shooter

Cowan DiagramWankat and Oreovicz6 suggest a six [seven] step strategy for problem solving: Motivate, Define,Explore, Plan, Do it, Check, and Generalize. Of particular interest to this paper on experientiallearning are the first and last steps. As Wankat and Oreowicz recognize, “since anxiety can be amajor detriment to problem solving, it is useful to work on the student’s self-confidence.” Thedesign experience is fraught with the unknown because it often involves the creation ofsomething new. Even the instructor does not know the answer ahead of time. Throughout the Page 5.278.3design process, students will naturally encounter a broad range

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Mark McNeill; Steven Shooter

Cowan DiagramWankat and Oreovicz6 suggest a six [seven] step strategy for problem solving: Motivate, Define,Explore, Plan, Do it, Check, and Generalize. Of particular interest to this paper on experientiallearning are the first and last steps. As Wankat and Oreowicz recognize, “since anxiety can be amajor detriment to problem solving, it is useful to work on the student’s self-confidence.” Thedesign experience is fraught with the unknown because it often involves the creation ofsomething new. Even the instructor does not know the answer ahead of time. Throughout the Page 5.390.3design process, students will naturally encounter a broad range

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Jay Porter; James Ochoa; Rainer Fink

quickly respond with "religion, family, andhealth" as my most important ones. I am married with three young children. My wife and I enjoytravel and spending time with our children and other family. Over the last 15 months, however,these priorities have been pushed aside as I build my credentials toward gaining tenure. Clearly, abalance is needed between my dedication to success in the tenure process and my personalpriorities. My plan at this point is to develop a well-defined strategy for meeting the tenure-trackexpectations (without an unusual level of compromise of the time with my family). While I havenot yet developed my strategy, there are some obvious elements to include in the plan.First, it will be useful to identify those factors that

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Knecht; Randal Ford

engineer a musical Develop Prepareproduction. Namely, they had to identify goals, Specifications Plandevelop specifications, gather data, defineoptions, prepare a plan of action and implement Gatherthe design, which, in this case, was their Dataproduction of The Music Man. These students Figure 1: Engineering Design Process Applied in the Design (EPICS) Curriculumresolved the client issue by approaching thefaculty representative on MLT Student Council tovolunteer. He supervised production expenses and signed off on the budget; so the team

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Marjorie Davis; John Palmer; Helen Grady; Clayton Paul; Allen F. Grum

decided to change from the quarter system to the semestersystem by the fall of 1997. While a number of our sister schools at Mercer planned to simplyroll their current curriculum into the semester format, the School of Engineering faculty decidedto take this opportunity to reshape our engineering program and achieve a new vision. Thisimpetus came from both external and internal forces.Externally, we were aware that ABET was working on a new set of criteria that would changethe way our programs would be reviewed for accreditation. In addition, our colleagues at otherschools and our advisors from industry confirmed our sense that engineering education needed toincorporate ways to assess its outcomes and provide mechanisms for responding to

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1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Randall Guensler; Christopher Conklin; Paul S. Chinowsky

environmental resources provides a distinct advantage to practicing engineers.However, there is a staggering amount of information associated with environmental regulationsthat must be understood when proposing and building projects.Undergraduate university programs in civil engineering and city planning typically do notprovide enough opportunity for students to gain practical knowledge in environmental regulationand policy. New concepts in environmental planning are introduced every year, but theseundergraduate programs are under pressure not to add additional content beyond their currentfour year programs. Hence, this material is usually learned by graduates under the tutelage ofsupervisors once they have their first professional job. This gap in