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ASEE Multimedia Session

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

William Haering

they expose students to when they are teaching them introductory material.This is because I believe that the use of computer tools must not compromise the studentsunderstanding of the basic principles they are being taught. I was able to adhere to thephilosophy by not having the student use the same tools that practicing engineers employ, oneswhich treat basic principles as "black-boxes".I was surprised to learn that despite having already taken two calculus courses and the firstbaccalaureate physics course, the student did not already have a problem-solving process inplace. Homework and evaluations in those courses had not been accomplished in the samemanner that I planned. As a result, the student and I had to develop this process during

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Gerald Burnham; Don Millard

playspace in which Page 8.479.10experimentation, the ability to make naïve errors and the ability to ask “what if”. Using the CCLIProceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright© 2003, American Society for Engineering Educationmodules has provided the faculty with new insight into what students need and don’t understandwhen introduced to a new topic, such as Circuits. We believe that the modules, enhanced withScribe, could be very effectively used by tutors working with students and plan to distribute themvia the IEEE, TSPE and SWE student tutoring groups. The conclusion

Conference Session

Learning and Teaching Issues

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Gul Okudan Kremer

doesnot warrant a conclusion on the effect of the gender orientation of the design task on design teamperformance. Therefore, further experimentation is recommended.1. Introduction Due to their numeric minority in the engineering classroom, female students in engineeringprograms often report feeling isolated and undervalued by their male peers. For instance, a recentstudy reported that women are less likely to plan on attending graduate school because of theirdiscomfort in the engineering academic environment [1]. This discomfort may be furthermagnified in a product design team environment resulting in inhibited performance within a mixed-gender team. Accordingly, homogeneous design teams were found to be better performing whencompared to

Conference Session

Integrating Math, Science, and Engineering

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

FE TABAMO; CRISTINO CARBONELL; Conchita Javier; Clarita Guevara

Session Number 2365 Engineering Mathematics Self-Learning Modules: Independent Learning for Engineering Freshmen Cristino A. Carbonell, Fe P. Tabamo, Clarita R. Guevara, Conchita H. Javier Faculty of Engineering, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines1. IntroductionIndependent learning is not a method of instruction. It is a human act. Despite the verycomprehensive learning materials provided the learner; the well-thought lesson plans prepared bythe teacher and the well-designed class schedules, not a single person nor institution has completecontrol of the learning process. Not even the bell can

Conference Session

Issues in Computer Education

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

David Yoon; Stephen S. Yau, Arizona State University; Sandeep K. S. Gupta, Arizona State University; Fariaz Karim, Arizona State University; Sheikh I. Ahamed, Arizona State University; Yu Wang, Arizona State University; Bin Wang, Arizona State University

PDAs. Students are provided withthe group project requirement specification and development schedule. They follow a specificproject process model to develop the software project. Students finish the requirementspecification, software analysis and software design on schedule. Students develop their riskmanagement plan. Each group member participates in the project actively and communicates witheach other verbally and exchange documents through their PDAs in the classroom. Students ofeach group view the analysis and design documents of the projects, discuss, and make necessarymodifications and generate one final copy and distribute it among themselves. The instructor

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2003 ASEE North Midwest Section Conference

Authors

B. L. Steward; T. J. Brumm; S. K. Mickelson

represent an either/or situation. Learners are along a continuumbetween “opposite” ends of the spectrum. The learning style determined by the Felder-Silverman model denote learning preferences – individuals can indeed learn in situations thatdon’t match their learning style, but it may take some adjustment on their part.Focus groups can be effective in obtaining specific summative data about student learningstyles and preferences. A focus group is "a carefully planned discussion designed to obtainperceptions on a defined area of interest in a permissive, non-threatening environment”(Krueger and Casey, 2000). Christopher (2000) reported on the use of student focus groups asone evaluation component of a university-level course. She found the open and

Conference Session

Issues in Computer Education

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Ahmet Eskicioglu

technologyto commercial publishers and via professional societies.Regarding the need for professional development, the report “Use of Technology to StrengthenK-12 Education in the United States”28 states that the substantial investment in hardware,software and infrastucture recommended by the Panel would be wasted if K-12 teachers are notprovided with the preparation and support they need to effectively integrate informationtechnologies into their teaching. The Panel also believes that the teachers should be provided notonly with ongoing mentoring and consultative support but also with the time required tofamiliarize themselves with available software and content, to incorporate technology into theirlesson plans, and to discuss technology use with

Conference Session

Curricular Change Issues

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Tim Anderson; Marc Hoit; Richard M. Felder; Matthew Ohland; Guili Zhang

several timesduring each semester “workshops” on specific topics (e.g. spreadsheeting, statistical analysis, androtational motion) were team-taught by the full faculty. Weekly homework assignments, four classtests, and a final examination were given in each of the four mathematics and science courses.Weekly homework assignments were given for the first half of each semester in the engineeringcourses, and progress reports on the engineering projects were due several times during thesecond half of each semester. The IMPEC faculty met for 30–60 minutes each week to review theprevious week's progress and plan the homework assignments and class activities for the comingweek.The course made extensive use of cooperative (team-based) learning, both in

Conference Session

Global Issues in Engineering Education

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Abdel Mazher

systems do not behave without restriction.Specific laws and rules, in the form of norms, values, commitments, obligations, rights,permission, responsibility, etc are imposed on the system. Dynamics differ according the natureof the laws and the rules that describe the system. There are two types of social systems, artificialand natural. Social system dynamics depends of the type of system used.The behavior of an artificial society follows logical and rational rules. Individuals follow specificrules without thinking or interpreting implied social meaning of signals. The rules, laws, bylawsand constitutions are planned or artificial, i.e. set by the planers/programmer and not discoveredfrom a real society. The designers, or the planners, of the

Conference Session

Recruiting/Retention Lower Division

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Louis Frenzel

generally come to accept the fact that the colleges often do not provide the desired background. They accept the graduates “as is” and simply plan to provide the necessary additional training either on the job or in company classes. AAS programs that do not serve industry are not supported by industry and therefore are bound to decline or ultimately fail.9. Dated curriculum and courses. Most electronic departments were started decades ago and still maintain a curriculum with the same courses that addressed technology at the time of their establishment. In general, most AAS electronic programs are based on a model that is at least 30 years old. These programs have generally failed to take

Conference Session

Assessment & Quality Assuranc in Engr Ed

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Charles Feldhaus

pilot for a portfolio assessment that will prove useful to School of Engineering and Technology and IUPUI academic programs. 4. To create a tool for authentic assessment that meets the goals of the Department of Organizational Leadership and Supervision in the area of assessment.The specific plans and timeline for development and implementation of the pilot programwere delineated as follows:May -- August, 2002 -- Meet with faculty and administration from the School ofEngineering and Technology to gather input regarding the pilot project. Specifically,meetings with members of the School of E & T Assessment Committee and the UniversityePortfolio Committee will shed light on the direction of the portfolio program

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Innovations in the Aerospace Classroom

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Olivier de Weck

Conference Session

Student Teams and Active Learning

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Janet Schmidt; David Bigio; Linda Schmidt; Paige Smith

; Exposition, Charlotte, North Carolina, June 20-23.[9] Stark, J. S. & Lattuca, L. R. (1997) Shaping the college curriculum: Academic plans in action. Boston: Allyn Page 8.506.11 and Bacon.Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2003, American Society for Engineering Education[10] Van Aken, S. (2001) University Leadership Development, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA. Page 8.506.12Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for

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Trends in Mechanical Engineering

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Mausumi Syamal; Gary Ybarra

.html[18] Photo from Funtraps. Online: http://www.funtraps.com/web01/page_common/book_tbimc.aspMAUSUMI SYAMAL is an undergraduate teaching fellow at Rogers Herr Middle School in Durham, NC whereshe teaches mechanical engineering concepts. She develops and teaches computer programming labs for first-yearengineering students at Duke University and has been teaching gymnastics for over 8 years. She will receive herbachelor of science in mechanical engineering degree in May 2003 and plans to pursue her Masters in Mechanical Page 8.399.11Engineering at the University of Michigan.Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for

Conference Session

Related Engineering Programs

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Cajetan Akujuobi

important. This helps the students to acquire good writing andcommunication skills needed in the industry. Exposure of the students to the importance of teamworkshould be emphasized. Their class projects and research help them to acquire these skills as well.5.0 Summary and ConclusionIn summary, we have discussed the development of a broadband communication systems-basedcurriculum at PVAMU. The curriculum is currently meeting its objectives as planned bytraining students in this new area. The intensive exposure of the students to state-of-the-artbroadband network testing and design equipment, technologies, softwares and techniques havehelped to prepare the students to be highly productive once they graduate. Therefore, less timeis now spent in

Conference Session

Issues in Multidisciplinary Programs

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Benjamin Sill; Elizabeth Stephan; Matthew Ohland

Session 1380 Keeping the “General” in General Engineering: Designing Multidisciplinary Courses for the First Year of Engineering Benjamin L. Sill, Matthew W. Ohland, Elizabeth A. Stephan General Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29634AbstractThe General Engineering program at Clemson University teaches two courses required for allstudents planning to major in engineering. The first course, Introduction to Engineering, focuseson presentations and tours by each of the engineering departments. During the past year thesepresentations have become more active. The second course, Introduction to

Conference Session

Teaching Design Through Projects

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

James Bales; Thomas Consi

system was working as planned. Page 8.1019.8 Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2003, American Society for Engineering Education Session 1353 Figure 5. Raw data from an actual rocket mission using a C6-5 engine. As this is the output of an inverting amplifier, upward acceleration causes decreased output voltage. This curve was readily plotted in the field and shows that the system functioned correctly. The ripple is the switching frequency

Conference Session

Web Education: Delivery and Evaluation

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Freeman; Arturo Fuentes; Stephen Crown

Page 8.249.82002 are very promising. Full implementation of this approach is planned for Fall 2003, alongwith formal assessment and evaluation. The use of Mathcad and Working Model 2D (without anyadditional instruction) in follow-on courses in Machine Elements and Senior Design will also aidin the assessment and evaluation of these materials.MEASUREMENTS AND INSTRUMENTATIONPrior to the implementation of computer-based training in the Measurements and Instrumentationcourse, two weeks of instruction were devoted to computer data acquisition and programmingwith LabView. Since it was not possible to devote more class time to this subject five hours oflab instruction were set aside for LabView instruction for a total of approximately eight hours

Conference Session

Tenure and Promotion Tricks of the Trade

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

David Cottrell

Harrisburg. He graduated from the United States MilitaryAcademy in 1978 and retired in 2000 after 22 years of service with the US Army Corps of Engineers.Studies at Texas A&M University resulted in an MS Degree in Civil Engineering in 1987 and a PhD in1995. He is a registered Professional Engineer and has taught courses in statics, dynamics, mechanics ofmaterials, graphic communications, and construction planning, scheduling, estimating, and management. Page 8.910.6“Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright  2003, American Society for Engineering

Conference Session

Tools for Teaching and Learning

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Ann Anderson; Richard Wilk

use of multiple assessment techniques provides increased confidence in theability to assess these outcomes. Our results indicated that student and faculty assessment was inagreement on 8 of the 13 outcomes and that there was disagreement on 5 of the outcomes. In thefuture we plan to modify some of the assessment questions and to determine the reasons for thedifferences in outcome assessment.ANN M. ANDERSONAnn M. Anderson is an Associate Professor at Union College. She received her BS in MechanicalEngineering from Tufts University and her MS and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from StanfordUniversity. Before coming to Union College she spent two years designing computer cooling systems at IBMin Poughkeepsie NY. In addition to her research in the

Conference Session

What Makes Them Continue?

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Kenneth Van Treuren

engineering programat Baylor University is a small, undergraduate only program with a strong emphasis on teachingand student/faculty interaction. Retention statistics for the program are presented and comparedwith the literature. The work and results from the School of Engineering and Computer ScienceRetention Committee is reported. The committee explored risk factors contributing to the loss ofstudents. The freshman course sequence is also presented. One outgrowth of this study was thecreation of a Freshman Success Task Force, which is charged with generating “a plan andprocess to increase the success/persistence of freshman computer science and engineeringstudents at Baylor.” The retention goals set by the Task Force are discussed and the

Conference Session

Quality & Accreditation: Outcome Assessment

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Cyrus Hagigat

’ questions and provide technical assistance. 7V.B: Curriculum and InstructionThe following items V.B.1 through V.B.3 are summaries of the required criteria related tocurriculum and instruction.V.B.1: The institution should assure that each program of study results in collegiate level learningoutcome appropriate to the rigor and breath of the degree or certificate awarded by theinstitution. Therefore, the institution assures that the electronically offered degree or certificateprogram is coherent and complete, and that such programs leading to undergraduate degreesinclude general education requirements.6V.B.2: In designing an electronically offered degree or certificate program, the institutionprovides a coherent plan for the student to access all

Conference Session

Design Experiences in Energy Education

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Petro Gogolyuk; Ilya Grinberg

the student project.Data available for demand calculation: Name of a room Name of equipment Model or type Nominal Quantity Utilization tanθ # on a plan of equipment power, kW factor Kuf 1 Mechanical room Threading machine ІК62 11.125 8 0.16 1.35 2 Threading machine ІB61 4.625 3 0.16 1.85 3 Screw-cutting lathe ІА616P 4.6 4 0.16 1.87 4

Conference Session

Tools of Teaching and Learning

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Saleh Al Hashimi; Colm Mealy; Barbara Olds; Ronald Miller

higher percentage of students (82.1%) who took the test in Arabic answeredat least 25 percent of the questions correctly compared to only 48.3% of those who took the testin English (this difference is statistically significant using a two-tailed z-test for proportions withp=0.007). Although we have not yet had an opportunity to perform in-depth analysis of thisresult, it provides us with important information for designing the introductory physics curriculumat the Petroleum Institute. Instructors will have to plan their instruction in English in a way thatensures that their Arabic-speaking students are given the time needed to process concepts inEnglish. 80.0 70.0

Conference Session

Innovation in Design Education

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Jesse Pappas; Eric Pappas

,journal-writing program: the Idea Marathon System (IMS).18 Originally developed in 1984 by Takeo Higuchi, a technical manager at Mitsui &Company in Japan, IMS involves generating as many creative ideas as possible and “Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2003, American Society for Engineering Education” Page 8.342.6keeping them in a notebook. This notebook is a personal forum for the expression of alltypes of ideas, including solutions to problems, plans for the future, insights, and ideas fornew products and procedures. Carlson

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Mechanical ET

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

James Turso; David Johnson; Shannon Sweeney

vibrations courses,course goals and their relation to Mechanical Engineering Technology program outcomes,student evaluation of the course value and effectiveness, and plans for continuous improvement.It will also discuss current laboratory activities, the selection of textbook and laboratory manualmaterials, and vibration laboratory equipment needs.IntroductionThe course is currently entitled Vibrations for Technologists and has been offered twice to date;the Fall semester of 2001 and the Fall semester of 2002. Each offering has had 14 students.Based on laboratory capacity, the course limit has been set at 16 students. It will continue to beoffered every fall semester. In addition to providing basic vibration theory, the course is set upto address

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Harold Evensen; Paula Zenner

,Georgia Tech was in the process of converting to semesters with the change to take placeeffective in the fall of 1999. This study indicated that majority of the schools required thatstudents complete a one semester senior design project course which in most cases wasdesignated to be worth a total of three credits. Three of the eight universities designated as“Benchmark Institutions” by Michigan Tech however required a two-semester senior designproject experience. A decision was subsequently made that the mechanical engineering programat Michigan Tech would plan on requiring a two semester senior design experience as agraduation requirement for all ME students. This decision was made based both onconsideration of ABET requirements and the interest

Conference Session

Course and Curriculum Innovations in ECE

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Brinkley Sprunt

microcontroller system concepts (e.g., interrupts) as well as low-level concepts (e.g., assembly language programming, LED interfacing) prior to beginning theirfinal project for the course. To implement the software design for the racetrack system, the studentswill be grouped into several teams. The goal for each team is to create racetrack system softwarethat is able to host a race between two cars while concurrently controlling one of the cars in therace. This paper describes the overall plans for this new course [8] and details how the features ofthe racetrack platform will be used to teach both high-level and low-level microcontroller systemdesign concepts.2 Background: Bucknell’s Microcontroller System Design Course Bucknell’s Electrical

Conference Session

Introduction to Engineering: The Present State

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Jerome Lavelle; Mary Clare Robbins

assessment offers no opportunity for data collection andimprovement. The E101 course assessment plan includes the use of standardized surveys(LASSI/LTM/PFEAS), common grading rubrics, peer-to-peer evaluations, student journalingand course evaluations.Table 4 provides a mapping of the stated learning objectives of the course to the course contentand the assessment method used.Table 4: E101 Mapping of Learning Objectives to Course Content and Assessment Method Learning Objective Activity/Assignment/Event (Course Content) Assessment Method 1. Solve engineering problems by • Straw Dome Design Project • Team ratings rubric working in teams, • Semester Design Project

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Stan Harris

disadvantages, develop aphased implementation plan that provides appropriate assimilation time for both students andfaculty before subsequent phases are implemented.EpilogPreparation for this paper included online literature searches of First Search, ERIC, First Article, Page 8.1101.14and Wilson Select Plus for materials that others have published on university uses of laptop“Proceedings of the 2003 American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference &Exposition Copyright © 2003, American Society for Engineering Education”computers in conjunction with course management software. To the author’s surprise, nodirectly relevant articles were