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Maria Velasco; Joséantonio Turégano; Jesús Alastruey

ThermodynamicsThe definition of a computer didactic model for Engineering Thermodynamics includes the use oftraditional teaching methods adapted to new technologies by means of a combination ofcourseware materials, developed according to constructivist principles. Such an approach leads toa wholly computerized, interactive, teaching-learning, open environment. The coursewarematerials developed to combine with the corresponding methodologies are as follows.• Unimedia Materials: multimedia-type presentations including images, animations, video etc. They are prepared with some presentation tool such or are more elaborate created with an authoring tool such as Director. These software tools are sometimes combined with commercial programs, specific

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Larry Shuman; Justin Chimka; Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre; Jack McGourty; Harvey Wolfe

ratings as is seen in the secondsemester results. In this case, a better understanding of the skills and behaviors and therating process was precipitated by a special class session on the importance of accuratepeer and self-assessment that was presented during the second course. By the thirdcourse, the student ratings are now founded on a more realistic base. Therefore studentsare able to assess their skill levels more accurately. Now if real learning occurs, the selfand peer ratings should reflect the increase level of competency. In our experiment, this isthe case across all three skills.References1. Durfee, W.K. (1994). “Engineering Education Gets Real,” Technology Review, 97(2), 42-51

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with end-to-endinstruction on the analysis and design steps generally followed in the development of an electricdrive system. An electric drive system includes generation, power electronic drive or powerprocessing unit (PPU), motor, and load components. By end-to-end instruction we mean teachthe student to design an electric drive system, with appropriate understanding of the role thatgeneration and end-use (motor plus load) affects the design of the PPU.This objective correlates well with Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology(ABET), Accrediting Engineering Programs, criterion 3 (Program Outcomes and Assessment),item (c), which states “Engineering programs must demonstrate that their graduates have anability to design a system

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the mostbeneficial in their undergraduate curriculum. The problems faced in class mirror those in the“real world”, but are dealt with in a relatively safe environment to allow for optimum growth and Page 6.969.6learning.“Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition CopyrightO 2001, American Society for Engineering Education”It is essential for students experience problem solving, teamwork, cooperation, leadership,followership and personnel issues in order to be successful technology managers. Typicalcollege courses do not include such experiences. Additionally, the processes

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Competitions where they celebrate technology. The competitions have beendescribed as part rock concert, part technology festival and all around fun. A NationalChampionship is held at Epcot center in Orlando, where in 2001 over 20,000 participantsassembled to test their inventions and celebrate their success. In 2001, over 520 teamsparticipated in the FIRST Robotics Competition. Page 6.646.9Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & ExpositionCopyright 2001, American Society for Engineering EducationAt the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, five senior Mechanical Engineering students led

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Lighting Programs for the College of Engineering. He is also a teaching faculty member of the Colleges ofEngineering and Science. He spent 33 years in the aerospace industry where he was Chief Scientist for LockheedAeronautical Systems Company and Manager of Materials, Processes and Manufacturing Technology for GeneralDynamics. His research interests have been in spectroscopy of high temperature gasses and combustionmechanisms. He has published over 20 papers in the classified and unclassified literature. He is a member of theAmerican Chemical Society, Illumination Engineering Society and the Engineering Educators of America. Page

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W. Doyle St.John

Session 3280 A Laboratory Course in Sensors W. Doyle St.John University of Wisconsin - PlattevilleAbstractA novel feature of our engineering physics program is a 2-credit laboratory course coveringsensors and sensor systems. The engineering physics program accentuates areas which aremultidisciplinary with an engineering curriculum emphasizing physics, electrical, andmechanical engineering. Following the advice of our industrial advisors, we have developed acourse which covers basic sensor technologies, sensor calibration and applications, as well

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Stuart Steele

Session 2793 Assessment of the Student’s Design & Problem Solving Experience Utilizing Notebook Computers and a Wireless Environment Stuart Steele Polytechnic University Brooklyn, NYAbstractThe purpose of this paper is to discuss how students utilizing notebook computers and a wirelessenvironment can improve their design experience in engineering and technology based coursesincluding computer science and project courses. Issues affecting both notebook use and wirelessoperation will be presented. Teaching models

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John Hackworth

Session 2649 A Video-Taped Laboratory in Electrical Power and Machinery John R. Hackworth Old Dominion UniversityAbstractThe development and implementation of an upper-division (junior-level) electrical power andmachinery laboratory utilizing video taping of the machine operation is described. Thelaboratory course was developed to accommodate distance-learning students who have limited orno access to campus facilities. All students enrolled in the course have completed an associatedegree in electronics or electrical engineering technology and, therefore, have

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about the many potential benefits resulting from afreshman-level “Introduction to Engineering” or “Introduction to Design” course.Despite these benefits, however, many institutions have been unable to add such a courseto their engineering curricula, for a variety of legitimate reasons. Penn State Universityat Harrisburg has opted to initially work toward this objective by aggressively integratingthe fundamentals of design throughout the engineering technology program curriculum.In particular, this article features ET 200, “Graphic Communications,” a course taken byall students in the Structural Design and Construction Engineering Technology Program,generally during the fall semester of their junior year. The course content is conventionaland

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component of an electrical engineering (EE) program.The numerous texts to choose from (see Refs. 1 and 2, for example) are typicallyorganized along traditional lines. Nonlinear devices are considered, beginning withdiodes and spanning transistor technologies (BJTs, FETs, MOSFETs, etc.). Basic circuittopologies are presented, followed by progressively more complex circuits to formprimitive functions. Feedback is treated along the way, as are other topics such as digitalcircuits. Most curricula also include an electronics laboratory, which may not be tightlycoupled to the electronics course.We are strongly motivated to change the way we approach teaching. ABET’s Criteria20003, the ASEE report, “Engineering for a Changing World”4, and discussions

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teaching undergraduate fluid mechanics. It was released in Fall, 2000,and is being marketed by Cambridge University Press under the title “Multi-Media FluidMechanics” (MMFM). Its co-authors are: G.M. Homsy, H. Aref, K.S. Breuer, S. Hochgreb, J.R.Koseff, B.R. Munson, K.G. Powell, C.R. Robertson, and S.T. Thoroddsen. A shortdemonstration of MMFM may be viewed on the Cambridge University website:http://www.cup.org/books/homsy/default.htm This paper gives a summary of the backgroundand objectives of the project and some of the features and capabilities of MMFM.I. Introduction and Educational ChallengesGiven its central role in science and technology, it is not surprising that fluid mechanics remainsa core foundational subject within many

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William Strenth

Session 3647 Developing “Civil Construction,” An Internet Class using Electronic Blackboard William J. Strenth Pittsburg State University (PSU), Pittsburg KansasAbstract Since the summer intern experience for students in construction engineering andmanagement technologies has become so important to them, most have not been able toenroll in on-site summer school classes. In the past students have taken such summer schoolclasses in order to reduce their class load during the fall and spring semesters. Thedescription of the process used to determine if interest in a summer, 2000

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Engineering Education, Vol. 86, No. 3, 1997, pp. 211-219.8. Bourne, J. R., McMaster, E., Rieger, J. and J. O. Campbell, “Paradigms for On-Line Learning: A Case Study in the Design and Implementation of an Asynchronous Learning Networks Course,” Proceedings of the 1997 Frontiers in Education Conference, ASEE/IEEE, pp. 245-255.9. Latchman, H. A. and S. M. Latchman, “Bringing the Classroom to Students Everywhere,” Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 89, No. 4, 2000, pp. 429-433.10. Sener, J. and M. Stover, “An AS Engineering Degree Program via ALN,” Proceedings of the 1997 Frontiers in Education Conference, ASEE/IEEE, pp. 227-232.11. Boulet, M.-M., S. Boudreault, “Using Technology to Deliver Distance Education in Computer Science

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course and an AT demo would certainly aid in its understanding. Seeingactual hardware and its application adds an additional motivational element to the classroom anda further stimulus for thought and discussion. Page 6.104.12Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition © 2001,American Society for Engineering EducationReferences1. Automotive Technology, A Systems Approach. J. Erjavec and R. Scharff. Delmar Publishers, 1996.2. Auto Fundamentals M.W. Stockel, M.T. Stockel, and C. Johanson. The GoodHeart-Willcox Company, Inc.,Tinley Park Illinois.3. Automotive Handbook (4th Edition

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Steven Schweitzer; John Klegka

, industry accepted CAD packages. This relationship makes it easy to use themid-level CAD package as an instructional tool toward teaching the industry standard CADpackage. The instructor is still faced, however, with the task of selecting the appropriatesoftware. This paper will describe a process for selecting an optimum package from among avariety of contenders. It will also explore the use of Parametric Technologies Corporation’s(PTC) Pro/Desktop as a stepping-stone for the use of PTC’s Pro/Engineer.IntroductionIn the past few years computers have begun to dominate the Engineering Design Graphic (EDG)curriculums. The hand drawing tools of the past are rapidly being discarded in favor of 3-D solidmodeling software. A survey of EDG professional

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Wayne Krause; Chenoa Jensen; CASEY ALLEN; Michael J Batchelder; Daniel F. Dolan

Session 2463 Manufacturing and Design Education Through National Competitions Daniel F. Dolan, Michael Batchelder, Wayne B. Krause, Casey Allen, Chenoa Jensen South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, SD 57701(1) AbstractEntering national engineering competitions provides an opportunity for students and faculty totake part in well-planned educational activities. Competitions such as the ASCE ConcreteCanoe, ASME Human Powered Vehicle, IEEE Robotics, SAE Aero, SAE Mini Baja

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Vikas Yellamraju; Kurt Gramoll

technological changes and shifts in educationalpractices, the education system is challenged with providing increased educational opportunitiesand providing for lifelong learning. However the implementation of such systems has beendifficult due in part to the lack of proper organization and administration by educationinstitutions and student access to the useful programs. Web based learning essentially usesspecial capabilities of the Internet to deliver methods for learning to improve the way thatengineering students can understand engineering principals. This paper discusses an innovativeuse of delivering course content for Static’s and Dynamics over the Internet so that otherinstructors have access to the material and can be used in their own

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voltage to lower, that heat mustflow from higher temperature to lower, and that water must flow downhill. If it is explained tothem that higher to lower potentials needed for flow to occur actually expresses the second lawof thermodynamics in another, more general, way, then a very abstruse concept can be mademore real.The analogy can be extended to other physical systems including mechanics (force, velocity)electricity (voltage, electric current), magnetics (magnetomotive force, magnetic flux), andothers not normally taught to undergraduate engineering students as transport processes.The effort and flow variable analog can extend much farther into such disparate areas as thespread of disease, traffic flow, technology transfer, psychological

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Pamela Hussen; Jose Castro; Robert J. Gustafson

design projects may be useful.25. I was poorly prepared for project proposal and cost estimating in my current job.26. In my current entry level position, I have had no need for business knowledge27. …I do think that one cross functional course with a team project between business, marketing, finance, engineering and technology would be a fantastic experience that would teach all students valuable lessons no matter what each student pursues. Page 6.149.5 Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright  2001, American Society for Engineering

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paper.BackgroundThe Aviation Management Capstone course has been developed during the past four years atArizona State University East to satisfy various demands from academia, the aviation industry,and the Council on Aviation Accreditation (CAA) for enhanced student exposure to real-worldbusiness principles before students complete their Aeronautical Management Technology degree Page 6.228.1 Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2001, American Society for Engineering Educationprograms. A central component of a successful AMT 491 capstone experience is

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thereal-world Internet architecture.1. Introduction Internet technology continues to transform the social and economic landscape, ata scale and speed larger and faster than invention of telephony. Internet technologies areinvolved with enormous amounts of intellectual products, including distributedalgorithms, databases, information theories, protocol engineering, software engineering,and more. It is not realistic to expect instructors to convey the broad range of Internetknowledge to students using only traditional classroom interactions; nor for students tolearn to operate, maintain, design and implement sophisticated networking systems. Inaddition to textbooks, Internet request for comments (RFC), homework and tests, facultycan thereby

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.,” Strategies for Developing, Implementing, and Institutionalizing a Comprehensive Assessment Process for Engineering Education”, Frontiers in Education, 117-121 (1998).6. Duerden, S., and Garland, J.,” Goals, Objectives, &Performance Criteria: A Useful Assessment Tool for Students and Teachers”, Frontiers in Education, 773-777 (1998).7. Johnson, R.A., and Wheeler, E.,” Detailed Assessment of Engineering Curricula”, Frontiers in Education, 778- 782 (1998).8. Grunert, J. The Course Syllabus. Bolton, MA: Anker Publishing Company (1997).9. Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Engineering Criteria 2000. How do you measure success. ASEE Professional Books (1998).10. Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology

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Recayi Pecen; MARC TIMMERMAN

Session 1333 A Hands-On renewable Energy Based Laboratory for Power Quality Education Recayi Pecen, Marc A. Timmerman University of Northern IowaAbstractThis paper reports design and construction of a testbed for the experimental study of wind/solar“hybrid” power systems for undergraduate power systems engineering technology education. Thistestbed consists of a small Photovoltaic Solar Array, a DC Wind Turbine/Generator, deep cyclestorage batteries, a solid-state DC/AC power inverter, connecting wiring and fuses, AC and

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candidate forscholastic usage. Currently, there are technologies that allow students to “attend” coursesand lectures through the marvel of the Internet and Intranets (3, 4 and 5). Although thecurrent development of applications using the multimedia tools provides convenience tothe students, it does not provide an interactive media through which the students mayactively learn. The present paper presents one example of the solution to this form of Page 6.764.1problems. It is an interactive method with which students in engineering or in soilmechanics are able to participate in online labs. Although this is not as media rich, itprovides the key ingredient to

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Raul Ordonez; Jahan Kauser; Ravi Ramachandran

of non-ionic surfactants in US paper mill effluents, Env. Sci. Technol., 30:3544-3550. 10. Grady, C. P. L. Jr., Dang , J. S., Harvey D. M., Jobbagy A. and Wang X.-L. (1989) Determination of biodegradation kinetics through use of electroytic respirometry. Water Scence Technology., 21, 957-968. 11. Dang , J. S., Grady, C. P. L. Jr., Harvey D. M., Jobbagy A. (1989) Evaluation of biodegradation kinetics with respirometric data. Journal WPCF, 61, #11/12, 1711-1721. 12. Monod, J. (1949) “The Growth of Bacterial Cultures”, Ann. Rev. Microbiol. Vol. 3.BiographyKauser JahanDr. Jahan is an Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rowan University. Shecompleted her Ph.D. studies in the

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Kenneth Reid

Session 2230 Measuring Improvement Due to the Implementation of Active and Collaborative Teaching Techniques Kenneth J. Reid Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis - IUPUIAbstract:There are many teaching techniques that can make engineering and technology instruction moreeffective, more interesting, and more enjoyable for both the instructor and the students. Thesetechniques include active and cooperative learning, which get the students involved in theclassroom experience. These techniques can also help students understand difficult concepts,since they hear

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technology changed (i.e. PowerPoint, electronic white boards). The key changeneeded to come in the types of presentations students were giving. The entire course and allpresentations should reflect the professional expectations of AE/BC graduates. At this point in Page 6.1001.3 “Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2001, American Society for Engineering Education”the evolution of the course, the instructors chose to model the presentations after the progressionof a professional/client relationship.It was also decided to better integrate the work

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Kevin Davis; Frank Severance; Damon Miller

. Page 6.171.3 Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright  2001, American Society for Engineering EducationIn contrast to Bell, we do hope to describe in a most rudimentary manner, using our analoggrade computer, analog computing.III. Alternatives ConsideredSometime we hope to move to sub-2V technology, surface mount integrated circuits and a PCBimplementation of the AGC. There exist digital potentiometers with a more highly multiplexedcontrol. We chose 3-wire control since it more directly relates to manual control.IV. ANN ElementIn Zurada3 the basic artificial neuron is represented as the combination of a synaptic summingnetwork activation

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Fereydoun Jalali

Session 2526 Using the LC-Lumped Element Model for Transmission Line Experiments F. Jalali Electronic Engineering Technology Department Fort Valley State UniversityIntroductionAn array of cascaded lumped-element LC sections is an effective substitute for a realtransmission line to carry out experiments on the basic characteristics of wave propagationalong lines. The advantage of such a model over an actual line is the low cost of the testsetups, since the operational frequencies, instead of being in GHz range