Conference Session

Novel Courses and Content for ChEs II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margot Vigeant, Bucknell University; James Maneval, Bucknell University; Michael Prince, Bucknell University; Michael Hanyak, Bucknell University; William Snyder, Bucknell University

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Chemical Engineering

, incorporating economics, process simulation, control, Proceedings of the 2008 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2008, American Society for Engineering Educationtransport, material and energy balances, thermodynamics, safety, and ethics (among otherelements). Due to the scope and scale of these projects, they are generally completedthrough calculation and simulation only.Senior design at Bucknell University is a two-semester sequence composed of two four-credit courses. In this paper, we describe how we moved from the traditional seniordesign sequence, in which both semesters focused on a single simulation-based design ofa styrene plant for a simulated company to one

Conference Session

Recruitment and Retention

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carol Gattis, University of Arkansas; Shannon Davis, University of Arkansas; Bryan Hill, University of Arkansas; Patricia Kirkwood, University of Arkansas

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Minorities in Engineering

facing the engineering community totake advantage of the untapped talent among underrepresented ethic minorities and highlights thefact that these groups remain overlooked by current recruitment and retention approachesemployed by universities.This paper introduces the Engineering Career Awareness Program (ECAP) at the University ofArkansas. This program is an engineering diversity recruitment-to-graduation initiative toincrease the number of underrepresented students entering and graduating from engineeringdisciplines. This program combines several piloted and proven recruitment and retentionstrategies into one cohesive program to recruit and retain minority students. The recruitmentstrategy is grounded in the education of students previously

Conference Session

Gender & Minority Issues in K-12 Engineering

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Thompson, Purdue University; Pamela Turner, Purdue University EPICS; William Oakes, Purdue University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

engineering stereotypes were nowgone. Another said, “My views/ideas of engineering have changed as far as seeing howwe can offer engineering as a social responsible career option”.When participants were asked after the workshop if they thought that, based on theirstudents’ culture, race, and/or ethic identities in their classroom and school, studentswould find EPICS relevant, responses were that they hoped EPICS would open theirstudents’ eyes and blur ethnic boundaries. While one participant felt these things made nodifference, another felt EPICS was very relevant because their culture is their community. Page 13.1162.5School modelsHigh schools are

Conference Session

Educating Graduates in Engineering for a Flat World

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary McCormick, Tufts University; Chris Swan, Tufts University; Douglas Matson, Tufts University

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International

fulfills EngineeringCriteria 2000 (EC 2000) established by Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology(ABET) effectively and efficiently, while adding a unique dimension to engineering education.ABET EC 2000 set forth the following requirements for engineering universities: (a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering (b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data (c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs (d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams (e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems (f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility (g

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Curriculum Innovation

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Ruhala, University of Southern Indiana; Laura Ruhala, University of Southern Indiana; Eric Sprouls, University of Southern Indiana

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

education activity class Fall Semester Î Second Year Spr ing Semester Î Second YearENGR 107 Î Introduction to Engineering ENGR 108 Î Introduction to DesignMATH 330 Î Calculus II PHYS 206 Î Intermediate Physics IIPHYS 205 Î Intermediate Physics I MATH 335 Î Calculus IIIENG 201 Î Rhetoric & Composition I Ethics/Philosophy General Education Course Fall Semester Î Thir d Year Spr ing Semester Î Thir d YearENGR 235 Î Statics ENGR 255 Î Electrical Circuits (w lab)ENGR 225 Î Thermodynamics ENGR 275 Î DynamicsCHEM 261 Î General Chemistry MATH 433 Î

Conference Session

Mentoring

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Terri Camesano, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; David DiBiasio, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Kristen Billiar, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Marsha Rolle, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Susan Zhou, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Women in Engineering

week for students to learn about topicsincluding career choices, balancing work and family issues, graduate school applications,funding for graduate school, ethics in bioengineering research, use of statistics, writing, and oralpresentations. During a two-week period within the REU program, the undergraduate studentsbecame mentors to middle-school girls for the Bio-Discovery Program. Some training wasprovided on how students learn and how to present material to this age group. This training wasprovided by numerous individuals, including Prof. DiBiasio, who is an expert in experience-based learning and in engineering pedagogy, and staff members from the Office of Counselingand Development and the Office of Women’s Programs at WPI. The main

Conference Session

Issues in the Professional Practice of Faculty Members in Civil Engineering

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Rose, University of Pittsburgh -Johnstown; Norman Voigt, Penn State, New Kensington

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Civil Engineering

courses may occasionally occur.Engineering courses with technical content and significant writing assignments can beperceived as working the students too hard for the credits earned. This may come fromother faculty as well as from the students themselves. Additionally, many full-timefaculty involved in significant research or other activities may have difficulty finding timefor arranging field trips and planning and grading writing assignments. Thus adjunctfaculty requiring more work from students than full-time research faculty may bepenalized on student evaluations and in relationships with the full-time faculty. It istherefore best to understand the work ethic of the students and the culture of thedepartment and plan course content and

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2008 GSW

Authors

Jerry K. Keska

on the Internet and their ready accessibility, there is also the ever-presentdanger of plagiarism. This requires that the instructor explain the ethical and judicial repercussionsof plagiarism, which will hopefully guide the students to police their own practices.10 BecauseOEPs require the students to do independent study on the subject and define a unique idea usinglimited knowledge, another good resource is the US patent database. In spite of the fact that theprofessor needs to carefully guide the students’ selections of good quality patents, the fact thateach patent must have at least one, cookbook-type recipe concerning how to implement thepatented idea, makes it a valuable source for students working on OEPs. Besides patents

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2009 GSW

Authors

Jerry K. Keska

processes.Due to the broad spectrum and ready accessibility of materials on the Internet, there is also theever-present danger of plagiarism. Consequently, the instructor should clearly explain the ethical andjudicial repercussions of plagiarism. This will hopefully guide the students to police their ownpractices.10 Because OEPs require the students to do independent study on the subject and to define aunique idea using limited knowledge, another good resource is the US patent database. In addition tothe fact that the instructor needs to carefully guide the students in their selection of good qualitypatents, each patent must have at least one, cookbook-type recipe concerning how to implement it inorder to be a valuable source for students working on

Conference Session

Best Practices in Aerospace Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Hannigan, Mississippi State University; Keith Koenig, Mississippi State University; Lorenzo Coley, Mississippi State University; Christopher Hamm, Mississippi State University

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Aerospace

shall: 1. Demonstrate a good understanding of mathematics, basic physical sciences, and engineering sciences. 2. Show proficiency in the use of analytical and problem-solving skills. 3. Be able to apply their design skills. 4. Be proficient in written, oral, and graphic communication. 5. Demonstrate an appreciation for the arts, humanities, and social sciences. 6. Conduct themselves ethically and professionally, and exhibit personal integrity and responsibility in their actions. 7. Be able to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment, and lead when necessary to accomplish a given mission. 8. Appreciate the need for lifelong learning.Program Outcomes:Our Program Outcomes are linked to the

Conference Session

Teams and Teamwork in Design II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vukica Jovanovic, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mileta Tomovic, Purdue University; Richard Mark French, Purdue University

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Design in Engineering Education

. To integrate critical and systematic approaches in design analysis and innovative methods in product development; to understand business considerations needed to produce products with superior quality. 2. To develop the ability to employ state-of-the-art technology in product and process development. 3. To develop skills to support product realization, including communications, technical writing, and customer needs analysis. 4. To learn independently and continuously as a lifelong learner, and to work effectively in a global team environment. 5. To develop awareness of professional ethics and social responsibilities to develop methods necessary to achieve quality.2. The Current Stage of the ProjectThe

Conference Session

Best Practices in Aerospace Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristi Shryock, Texas A&M University; Helen Reed, Texas A&M University

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Aerospace

(d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams (e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems Page 13.995.3 (f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility (g) an ability to communicate effectively (h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context (i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning (j) a knowledge of contemporary issues (k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering

Conference Session

Accreditation and Assessment Concerns in Civil Engineering Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thuy Nguyen, University of Texas at Austin; Kathy Schmidt, University of Texas at Austin; William O'Brien, University of Texas at Austin

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Civil Engineering

is built upon thedevelopmental models established by William Perry and Douglas Heath in the 1960s. It definesthe developmental progress of a learner in five stages from low to high levels of intellectualdevelopment: Functional and Perceptual Knowledge, Multi-Tasking, Synthetic Awareness,Competence, and Multi-Dimensional. Five skills or literacies under consideration can beassessed against these scales to determine an individual’s current status of knowledge; these are:Information/Computer Literacy, Interactions Literacy, Values Literacy, Ethical Literacy, andReflective Literacy. Our baseline technology skills assessment tool is built upon the concepts ofLanger and Knefelkamp’s model. However, we modified the specific definitions of

Conference Session

Capstone Design III

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohamed El-Sayed, Kettering University; Steven Beyerlein, University of Idaho

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Design in Engineering Education

, consistency, ethical, and professional demeanor in engineering practice and relationships b. Embraces and employs appropriate professional codes, standards, and regulations c. Engages with engineering professionals and organizations to support excellence in engineering practice d. Demonstrates citizenship through service to society on local, national and/or global scales e. Brings responsible engineering perspectives to global and societal issuesCreating an engineering capstone courseCreating a program or a course starts with a vision. In this vision, the program or the course

Conference Session

Impact Student Success

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tokunbo Ogunfunmi, Santa Clara University

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Minorities in Engineering

Communications, Digital SignalProcessing, Image Processing, RF and Microwaves, Mechatronics and Control and Microelectronicsand Nanotechnology.The core of the Masters degree Electrical Engineering program is the following sets of courses: Fourcourses in Applied Mathematics (8 units), One course in Digital Systems (Logic Design orSynthesis) (2 units), One course in Electromagnetics (2 units), One course in Electronics (2 units),One course in Electric Modern Networks (2 units), One course in Control Systems (2 units) and Onecourse in Applied Ethics (or Professional Practice) (2 units).Out of a 45 units required for graduation, this MSEE core takes up 20 units. The original intent wasto ensure a breadth of knowledge of electrical engineering at the

Conference Session

STEM Pipeline: Pre-College to Post-Baccalaureate

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nancy Healy, Georgia Institute of Technology; Lynn Rathbun, Cornell University

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Educational Research and Methods

for the E.U.The need for a skilled workforce to meet this challenge has been highlighted in two recentreports: Innovate America4 and Engineering Research and America’s Future: Meeting theChallenges of a Global Economy5 which stress the critical importance of technologicalinnovation in U.S. competitiveness, productivity, and economic growth. Nanotechnology is seenas one of these technologically important fields and as noted in Innovate America,“nanotechnology could impact the production of virtually every human-made object.” The NNIcontinues to recognize the importance of education through increased allocations to the NSFbudget. NSF’s budget for education, ethical, legal, and social issues has increased from $29.1million in 2005 to $33.4

Conference Session

Accreditation and Assessment Concerns in Civil Engineering Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nirmala Gnanapragasam, Seattle University; Katie Kuder, Seattle University; Dragovich Jefferey, Seattle University

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Civil Engineering

) Hydraulics & Hydrologic Systems (4)Ethics (4) Legal & Professional Aspects (2)Fluid Mechanics (8) Soil Mechanics & Foundation Design (4)Mathematics (15) Structural Analysis (4)Statics (8) Engineering Surveying (4)Mechanics of Materials (8) Water Purification & Treatment (4)a Fall quarter simulates the FE morning examination; winter quarter simulates FECivil Engineering afternoon examinationThe morning section of the FE examination covers a broad array of topics outsidethe civil engineering discipline, including, electrical circuits, material science andthermodynamics. Similarly, the afternoon section of the FE (civil engineering)examination covers topics other than

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer - I

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Kean, California Polytechnic State University; Ronald Miller, Colorado School of Mines; Brian Self, California Polytechnic State University; Tamara Moore, University Of Minnesota; Barbara Olds, Colorado School of Mines; Eric Hamilton, U.S. Air Force Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

-solving strategies from studentsin mathematics classes, but have now been expanded to other disciplines including ethics andengineering science2,3.Through a collaborative, large-scale National Science Foundation project, MEAs are now beingdeveloped to elicit student misconceptions about important but poorly understood concepts inthermal science. For example, misconceptions about the second law of thermodynamics and itseffect on energy quality are being explored in an MEA where students estimate the overallthermal efficiency of electric vs. hybrid vs. gasoline cars. Student teams must use a systemsapproach and include all relevant energy conversion steps in their problem solving process.In this paper, we will describe MEAs and how they are being

Conference Session

Engineering Accreditation Around the World

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George Peterson, ABET; Kathryn Aberle, ABET

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International

, whichfocused primarily on program inputs, such as courses and faculty qualifications. The newaccreditation model also recognizes the importance of communication and teamwork andstresses “awareness of ethical and contextual considerations in engineering solutions.”10In 2002, ABET Inc., commissioned the Center for the Study of Higher Education atPennsylvania State University to conduct a study as a means of verification of the outcomes-based accreditation model. The study was designed to answer the following two primaryquestions: “ ‘What impact, if any, has EC2000 had on student learning outcomes in ABET-accredited programs and institutions?’ and ‘What impact, if any, has EC2000 had onorganizational and educational policies and practices that may have

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Course Innovation I

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brent Nelson, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

interdisciplinary collaboration tool. His technical research interests are in applications of AFM, thermal transport in micro/nanoscale devices, sustainable energy, and innovative design. His educational research interests are in assessment methodology, problem-based learning, ethics education, service-based learning, and K-12 STEM outreach. Page 13.253.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Biologically-Inspired Design: A Unique Multidisciplinary Design ModelAbstractMany natural organisms have developed and adapted solutions to technical challenges that aresimilar to

Conference Session

SE Curriculum and Course Management

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arthur Pyster, Stevens Institute of Technology; Devanandham Henry, Stevens Institute of Technology; Richard Turner, Stevens Institute of Technology; Kahina Lasfer, Stevens Institute of Technology; Lawrence Bernstein, Stevens Institute of Technology; Kristen Baldwin, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology, Logistics)

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

appropriate software engineering solutions that address ethical, social, legal, and economic concerns. 7. Understand and appreciate the importance of feasibility analysis, negotiation, effective work habits, leadership, and good communication with stakeholders in a typical software development environment. Page 13.34.11Page 13.34.12Body of KnowledgeThe most difficult task in the entire curriculum effort is creating the Body of Knowledge (BOK)– deciding what is the core knowledge needed for a software engineer at the masters level. If thecore knowledge is too large, universities will not have the flexibility needed to tailor

Conference Session

Laboratories in Engineering Technology

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Durfee, Eastern Washington University; N.M. Hossain, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2009-900: TESTING COMMERCIAL-GRADE THREADED FASTENERS AS ACULMINATING LABORATORY PROJECT IN MATERIAL SCIENCE FOR THEENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUMJason Durfee, Eastern Washington University JASON DURFEE received his BS and MS degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young University. He holds a Professional Engineer certification. Prior to teaching at Eastern Washington University he was a military pilot, an engineering instructor at West Point and an airline pilot. His interests include aerospace, aviation, professional ethics and piano technology.N.M. HOSSAIN, Eastern Washington University Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering Technology,B.S. Bangladesh University of Engineering

Conference Session

Introduction to Materials Courses

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan Stolk, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

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Materials

itis one of growing significance in engineering educational discourse.1,2,3 In 1965, Maslow arguedthat creative people are a “necessity for any viable political, social, economic system” thatwishes to avoid obsolescence. Maslow targeted engineering education in 1971, noting that “wemust teach and train engineers not in the old and standard sense,” but in a manner that enablesthem to confront novelty, to improvise, and to gain comfort with change.4 The NationalAcademies recently echoed these decades-old sentiments and included creativity as a necessaryattribute of the “technically proficient engineers who are broadly educated, see themselves asglobal citizens, can be leaders in business and public service, and who are ethically grounded.”3The

Conference Session

BME Curriculum Development

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sonya Seif-Naraghi, University of California, San Diego

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Biomedical

“Balance” (Transfer)Probability and Statistics Thermodynamics Numerical MethodsBiomaterials Ethics: Individual and SocialComputation II Human and Citizen FormationVerbal Expression in the professional env. Control EngineeringInstrumental Chemistry Signals and SystemsElectronics Applied ElectronicsEquilibrium ThermodynamicsBioinstrumentation Biomedical EngineeringBiomedical Engineering Design Bioethics for engineers IMicrocontrollers (microcomputers) Professional developmentHuman and Citizen Formation II Human and Citizen

Conference Session

Design in the ECE Curriculum

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alan Cheville, Oklahoma State University; Charles Bunting, Oklahoma State University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

, testing, and then final assembly ofthe system. Student learning was evaluated by qualitative evaluation of videos taken duringmeasurement tasks,and rubric based evaluation of student artifacts.As the speed of electronic devices moves ever higher, electromagnetic radiation plays a largerrole in electronic design. Wireless networking, digital pulse propagation on integrated circuitsand printed circuit boards, issues of electromagnetic interference and compatibility, and thetechnical and ethical issues of RFID tags all require some understanding of fundamentalprinciples of high frequency (HF) engineering. At the undergraduate level, however,electromagnetics and, by association, HF design are often seen as complex and arcane subjects.Students’ first

Conference Session

Integrating Computer-based Technology in the Civil Engineering Classroom

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vinod Lohani, Virginia Tech; Parhum Delgoshaei, Virginia Tech; Chelsea Green, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

,problem solving, professional ethics and skills, and critical thinking skills9. This course is takenby about 1700 freshmen every year. One of the learning objectives of this course is that aftersuccessful completion the students should be able to develop and implement algorithms anddemonstrate understanding of basic programming concepts. In late 90s, FORTRAN was replacedby MATLAB to cover basic programming instruction in this course. Beginning in Fall ’04,MATLAB was replaced by Alice programming language. In Spring ’07, Alice was replaced byLabVIEW programming. The dataflow programming approach of LabVIEW is suitable for manyengineering applications. Furthermore this approach is well suited for collection, processing andcommunication of

Conference Session

Project-Based Service Learning

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris Swan, Tufts University; Mary McCormick, Tufts University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

, component, or process to meet desired needs (d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams (e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems (f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility (g) an ability to communicate effectively (h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context (i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning (j) a knowledge of contemporary issues (k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.II. Project-Based Service LearningThe first step towards broadening the curriculum is

Conference Session

Engineering Courses for Non-engineers

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bradley Bishop, United States Naval Academy

Tagged Divisions

Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

USNA, studentsare introduced to the fundamental methods and tools for ongoing evaluation of new, potentiallydisruptive technologies. Students use the tools of socio-technological analysis to carry outprojection (determining what is possible, based on currently understood science), prediction(analyzing what is likely to be achievable under the limitations of current understanding, existingcapabilities, and the economic, political and social realities of the day) and valuation(determining what is valuable, based on risk and reward, ethics, etc.).The described course has as its main outcome a skill set that supports life-long learning andfosters an understanding of the factors that affect and effect technological change. Students whotake the

Conference Session

Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Engineering Technology: Part II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Irwin, Michigan Technological University; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

appropriate to thegiven to teamwork program objectivesin course e. An ability to function effectivelymaterials. on teams f. An ability to identify, analyze and solve technical problems g. An ability to communicate effectively h. A recognition of the need for and ability to engage in lifelong learning I. An ability to understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities j. A respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary professional, societal and global

Conference Session

Student Learning and Assessment

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raghu Echempati, Kettering University; Enayat Mahajerin, Saginaw Valley State University; Anca Sala, Baker College

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

. Engineering ethics is alsointroduced to the students.Course Learning Objectives (CLO’s) 1. Develop, set-up, and solve mechanical component design problems based upon given data and requirements 2. Develop corrective action (define the cause for a problem and the design fixes) for field problems 3. Recognize the need for proper design actions via discussions of current, news worthy, design-related incidents 4. Through mechanical component design class/homework and team-based problems, develop an appreciation for design standards, design tools and the ever- changing materials, processing and analytical techniques available to design while providing an understanding of the basics of design