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Stephen Gwinn; Kenneth Reid

that met the needs of thecustomer and were able to complete in the six to eight week time frame given, and delivered onall of the planned objectives.One of the projects failed to meet almost all of the stated objectives through the duration of theproject. This project proved to be the most difficult to administer through the semester. Thisproject, proposed by an individual student, was to design an on-line study guide for the class. Itwas originally proposed that this student would put quiz questions, exam questions, and notesfrom both lecture and the text on the Web for students to use as a study guide. This project, asstated, would meet the guidelines for the project. However, the student s accomplishments wereas follows:& Identify the

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Mark J. Sebern

expectations.Each team prepares an analysis document detailing the system requirements, making use of theCASE tool for modeling.Analysis documents are reviewed by another team and by the client(s). Once approved, theanalysis becomes a basis for the system design, embodied in a second document. Again, the use ofthe CASE tool is encouraged, as appropriate. When different projects are involved, the designdocument is reviewed by the team itself, since at this point the specific domain knowledge andfamiliarity with the overall system structure become more important.The teams then proceed to implementation. At least one formal code review is done during class,and teams are encouraged to follow the same procedure for the entire system. Test plans areprepared and

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W. Ernst Eder

Session 2330 PROBLEM SOLVING IS NECESSARY, BUT NOT SUFFICIENT W. Ernst Eder Royal Military College of CanadaABSTRACTSome curriculum changes introduced in the 1960's were counter-productive. Too much emphasiswas placed on engineering science, and not enough on aspects of engineering. The reduction ofengineering drawing, manufacturing methods and similar topics has made matters worse.Redress was initiated by introducing methods of problem solving at some institutions. Proceduralknowledge, especially for open-ended problems, is a necessary

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Richard Gilbert; Andrew M. Hoff

s i s t o r u s i n g th e L O C O S P r o c e ss ∆ ∆ Scru b Clea n Grow th Depo s it Pho to ∆ Etch Strip Clean Gro w th Etch Cl ean ∆ Im p l an t Clea n Grow th Ph oto Etch Strip Clea n Sp utte r Pho to Etch Strip ∆ Ann e a lyet another icon group to learn the details necessary to make another attempt at building thefunctional device. Hence, the course proceeds through this iterative process using everincreasing levels of sophistication to accomplish the task. Over the course of this iterativeexperience, the

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Jens Jorgensen; Lueny Morell de Ramírez; José L. Zayas; John Lamancusa

Associate Dean of Engineering at the University of Puerto Rico atMayagüez. Address: P.O. Box 5000 College Station, Mayagüez, P.R. 00681-5000. Vocie: (787) 832-4040ext. 3823Fax: (787) 833-6965; e-mail: jzayas@exodo.upr.clu.eduJohn S. LamancusaAssociate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, and Director of the Learning Factory, Pennsylvania StateUniversity. Address: Mechanical Engineering Department, 157 Hammond Buiding, MechanicalEngineering Department, Penn State University,University Park, PA 16802. Voice: 814-863-3350; Fax:814-863-7222;e-mail: jsl3@psu.eduJens JorgensenProfessor, Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195-2600.Voice: (206) 543-5449; Fax: (206) 685-8047; e-mail: jorgen

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Sheela N. Yadav-Olney; Jill M. Clough

! The awardsceremony was held near a main walkway in EPCOT and many people watched. The ceremonywas exciting. Along with a few speeches and presentations for numerous awards, the ceremonyhad fireworks, dancers, and -- best of all -- video clips from the competition. The wrap partygave all the teams a chance to talk about the competition and what they were planning for nextyear.During UW-Platteville=s two years of participation, some valuable lessons have been learned.Some of the most valuable lessons are listed in Table 1. Table 1. Lessons Learned Page 2.200.4

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Michael H. Gregg

computer.EF1005's syllabus includes an introduction to the profession, examination of ethics and ethicaltheories and traditional pencil-and-paper problem solving techniques. These pencil-and-papertechniques are then translated to computer solutions via TK SOLVER. Exposure to TKSOLVER provides the student with needed familiarity with the computer and helps to preparethe student for FORTRAN programming. Although 'C' is also offered by the EF department,FORTRAN is the language used in our introductory courses. FORTRAN is a high levellanguage and moderately easy to learn. The learning of a programming language by our studentshelps reinforce the logic and step-by-step approach required for all engineering problem solving.The use of subprograms -- subroutines

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Jeffrey W. Roule; Carl W. Steidley

computer contains afinite amount of storage, there is a finite (although large) number of states that the computer canassume, thus a computer can be formally and abstractly defined and represented with a finitestate machine of the form M=[S,I,O,fs,fo] where S is a finite set of states, I is the finite inputalphabet, O is the finite output alphabet, fs:SxI->S, and fo:S->O. Another and generally moreaccessible way to define such machines is the visual formalism of a directed graph called a stategraph or more often a state-transition diagram (or state diagram for short).Generally, a transformational system is specified by a transformation or function, so that aninput/output relationship is usually considered a sufficient specification. A

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P. J. Shull; K. Vescovi

datatransmission is complete or a specific period of time has elapsed, the token is passed onto thenext network device that wishes to transmit data. Token ring can operate at 4 to 16 Mb/s,depending on the implementation. The physical medium used to transport token ring protocol isnormally on a IBM type cable or unshielded twisted pair (UTP). Token ring technology usesmulti-station access units (MSAU) as the central connecting hub for the network. Newertechnology has produced token ring switching, which increases throughput performance of thenetwork. In this lab experiment, the student will be expected to configure a network computer fortoken ring with an MSAU as the central hub for operation at 16 Mb/s. Students will also makethe necessary UTP

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Richard R. Schultz

impulse responseh(t) and input x(t), the output y(t) is given as y(t) = J’” Q)x(t - A) dX = J’” x(X)h(t - X) dX. -cm -0.2This can also be expressed as y(t) = h(t) * x(t), where * denotes convolution in the timedomain.2.2. Time-Frequency DualityAll signals have corresponding representations in both time and frequency. For a periodicsignal x(t) with period To, the complex exponential Fourier series may be used torepresent the signal: x(t) = +g x, 7L=--co ejnwot x, = 6 0 s to to

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David L. Walters

30 20 10 0 1 2 3 4 t iHere, an example of moving the thermocouple from cold to hot water is displayed. Additional dummyindices were required in order to sample the temperature data and establish the initial and steady statetemperatures. j 21 .. 40 s N 100 .. N y initial yj y steady ys

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newly established laboratory, thestudents get acquainted with the high frequency components, computer-aided design, fabricationand testing of high frequency circuits using both distributed and lumped elements.5.0 Laboratory Experiments To give students some design experience, several laboratory experiments have beendeveloped. Following is a partial listing and description of the laboratory experiments.5.1 RF and Microwave Amplifier Design Today’s wireless and satellite communication systems require very tight amplifierspecifications especially with regard to noise figure, linearity, and distortion. The vector networkanalyzer and the spectrum analyzer are used to measure the amplifier S-parameters as well asgain, reflection

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Gregory M. Dick

instruction "on a budget". Page 2.161.1Course ChronologyFortran - the Early YearsInstruction in Digital Signal Processing at UPJ was initiated in 1987. Then, as now, equipmentbudgets were less than extravagant. The expenditure of scarce resources to support a new course,whose success was not established, was not viewed as prudent. A decision was made to proceedwith the initiation of a lecture based course which would be supported by software basedpractical exercises.The computing environment at Pitt in the late 1980's was centered on a time-shared system. TheUniversity operated a cluster of several Digital Equipment VAX processors. These wereavailable

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Deran Hanesian; Angelo J. Perna

6027.6 19809.4 99372.5 3266633 14 132062 0 0 150000 19809.4 849999 112252.6 Page 2.207.7 Table 2Basis of Design & Unit SizeJRB&E INC.Inflow Flow Rate1. 10.8 MGD or 90,072,000 lb.’s/d2. 250 mg/l BOD-53. 250 mg/l Suspended SolidsEffluent Components1. 3.44 mg/l of BOD-52. 15 mg/l of Suspended SolidsPrimary Sedimentation Tank. 1 Unit1. Suspended Solids Removal - 40%2. Biological Oxygen Demand Removal - 25%3. Settled Solids Concentration - 4%4. Detention Time - 4 hours .5. Overflow Rate - 16m^3 / d-m^2Dimensions1. Length - 90 m2. Width - 22.53. Depth - 3.37 mPrimary

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Tom Zickel; Gary B. Randolph; Ronald Goodnight

the PERT analysis technique tolayout the semester plan of action(s), accomplishments and learnings. They identified anddeveloped a network showing the key tasks, responsibilities and deadlines. The instructorprimarily acted as a facilitator and let the students struggle, as appropriate, so the normal teamand project difficulties would be experienced. This, too, increased both their content and team-process learning.The “Leadership Philosophy” senior level course also followed the learning contract PERTtechnique. Student teams determined the end and interim objectives and responsibilities. Theinstructor demonstrated several models the teams could follow but PERT plan coordination

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Donald R. Woods; Dianne Dorland

. Cooper, J., Prescott, S., Cook, L., Smith, L., Mueck, R. and Cuseo, J., Cooperative Learning and College Instruction. California State University Foundation, Long Beach, CA, 1990.5. Engel, C.E., "Not Just a Method but a Way of Learning," Chapter 2 in The Challenge of Problem-based Learning, D.J. Boud and G. Feletti, eds., Kogan Page, London, 1991.6. Goodsell, A., Maher, M. and Tinto, V., Collaborative Learning: A Sourcebook for Higher Education, National Center on Postsecondary Teaching, Learning, and Assessment, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, 1992.7. Heller, P. and Hollabaugh, M., "Teaching problem solving through

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James A. Newell

Criticism,” College Composition and Communication 43, 384-92, (1992).5. Howard, R. and S. Jamieson, The Bedford Guide to Teaching Writing in the Disciplines, Bedford Books of St. Martin’s Press, Boston, (1995).6. Newell, J., D. Ludlow, and S. Sternberg, “Progressive Development of Oral and Written Communication Skills Through an Integrated Laboratory Sequence,” Chemical Engineering Education, in press, (1997).7. Ludlow, D. and K. Schulz, “Writing Across the Curriculum at the University of North Dakota,” Journal of Engineering Education 83(2), 161-168, (1994). Page 2.435.7

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Stanley N. Onggowijaya; Ing-Chang Jong

singularities.REM *** MAIN PROGRAM ******************************************************CLS : START = TIMER: SCREEN 12COLOR 15: PRINT "ANIMATION OF A FOUR-BAR LINKAGE MECHANISM &"COLOR 15: PRINT "PLOTTING OF THE SPACE CENTRODE OF THE COUPLER"DM = CINT(720 / IN) + 1: IF CINT(720 / IN) < 720 / IN THEN DM = DM + 1DIM TS1(DM), TS2(DM), TS3(DM), XS(DM), YS(DM)REM === Initial Values for Iterative Solutions ============================Bx = 50: By = 50: Dx = 50: Dy = 50: X = 50: Y = 50: S = 1PI = 3.14159265#: DC = 180 / PI: INR = IN / DC: GPA = INR / 10T1 = 0: T2 = 1.5 * PI: T3 = .2 * PIREM === Iterative Solutions and printing of output on the screen ==========FOR I = 1 TO DM: X0 = T2: Y0 = T3: CC = 1: MC = 1 GOSUB SOLVE: LOCATE 28, 38: COLOR 12

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Thomas Lenox; Stephen J. Ressler; Robert J. O'Neill; C. Conley

subsequently changed to Quattro and thenQuattro Pro, and is currently Microsoft Excel.In the late 1980's, the Department of Mathematical Sciences articulated a requirement for amathematical assistant for the personal computer which freed cadets from the tedious andcomplex calculations which presumably hindered the mastery of key mathematical concepts.Beginning in 1989, students purchased software called DERIVE from Soft Warehouse at thebeginning of their freshman year. This DOS-based symbolic manipulator program intelligentlyapplied the rules of algebra, trigonometry, calculus, and matrix algebra to solve a wide range ofproblems using a non-numerical approach rather than approximate numerical techniques. Thisprogram has symbolic capabilities

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Mark A. Shields; John P. O'Connell

-related social transformation either in U. S. or abroad Page 2.333.5 5. Nurture Ethics/Values/Service Commitment: Analyze ethical aspects of productdesign, marketing, and impact, including how ethical professional judgment can beapplied to real-world product development 6. Expand Industrial Readiness: Develop appreciation for the importance of effective technical communication for professional success 7. Enhance Technological Capability: Understand the "human-machine interface": howthe technical features of devices and systems have non-technical consequencesIn

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Sohail Anwar; Roy Sheehan; Durel Hauser

-output routines.(3) S-record writer. Selecting ‘Write HEX’ from the File Menu in Window [2] generates a standard S-recordformatted file in the current directory. Most small board computers are supplied with a download program whichcan communicate an S-record file to the small board computer. A successful ‘Assembly’ must have beenaccomplished before the S-record writer can operate.Window [3]: Window [3] contains the following major program:Window [3] is the 68000 Small Board Simulator. (see figure 4). This simulator visually represents all of the 68000internal registers, stack pointers, and the status register. Each register is modifiable during program execution. Dataregister display and modification may be selected to be either in decimal

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Ravi Jain

Classes Classes Classes Off Apply to IEPSophomore Classes 1st Co-Op Classes 2nd Co-Op Intro. to Int’l. Eng. CoursePre-Junior Classes 3rd Co-Op Classes 4th Co-Op 1st H & S 2nd H & S Intensive Language/ Elective Elective Culture Course

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Elizabeth Goreham; Jack V. Matson

available. Solids handling and recycling systems equipment are inwide scale use. In summary, technology is not a barrier to ZED.Political RealityZED has proven to be achievable when necessitated by geographical or political demands. Just asmost environmental change has occurred after being legally mandated, so is ZED destined to beachieved after other publicly acceptable alternatives are removed.The public is not to be underestimated. The symbiosis between industry and the consumer isresponsive to tugs at both ends. In the 1970’s the US consumer told the auto industry they wantedsmaller, more fuel efficient cars by purchasing ever-greater numbers of smaller, fuel efficientJapanese cars -- with a concomitant decline in US-manufactured automobiles

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Barbara Tedesco; Sanford Bordman; Iftekhar Hasan

); perception and methods of acquiring information from the surroundings - sensing (S) versus intuition (N); decision making - thinking (T) and feeling (F); orientation toward the outer world - judgment (J) and perception (P). Dimensions are based on strength of preference ranging from zero to approximately fifty where higher scores indicate higher preferences for the particular function. Table 1 displays a brief summary of MBTI scales. These four sets of preferences combine sixteen distinct personality types. An understanding of type preferences and their interactions serve as a core of “individual types.”6 Given that the scales are a continuum, individuals within each of the sixteen types are

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Subra Ganesan

2.153.7References1. S. Ganesan, R. Sudhakar, Raj Shah, “Digital Signal Processing using TMS 320C5X,” Advanced Microcomputer System education division, 1996, ISBN 0-9642962-5-X2. S. Ganesan “ Advanced digital signal processors and automotive applications,” ASEE annual conference proceedings, Session 1620, pp. 300-305, 1992 .3. Tretter, “ Communication system design using DSP algorithms” Plenum Publishing, 1995.4. T.W. Parks and C.S.Burrus, “ Digital Filter Design “ Wiley.5. J.G. Proakis and D.G. Manolakis, “ DSP principles, algorithms and applications “ 2nd edition, Macmillan.6. M.J.T Smith and R.M. Mersereau, “ Introduction to DSP - A computer laboratory text book” John Wiley.7. R.M. Merseraeau and M.J.T.Smith

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Sheng-Hsien (Gary) Teng

departments as a team. The need to do projectscheduling, to develop progress reports and alternative solutions, and to present project outcomesis essential for a manufacturing engineer. In order to give students a simulated industrialenvironment, project assignments have to be updated to fit the current industrial practice. A project has to be at least a month long to give students enough time to finish it with a Page 2.251.2satisfactory result. A better type of project is a term project. It gives students enough lead timeto determine the project direction, to find their team member(s), to collect data, and to developmeaningful alternatives for

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John K. Estell

time needed to make copies s for eachperson in line. When the photocopier becomes available, the response ratio (w + s)/s iscalculated for every user. The user with the highest response ratio is selected by the monitor touse the photocopier. While this method favors short copying jobs, by taking into account thewaiting time the longer copying jobs will eventually receive access. Page 2.262.4 L =1 “?” “?” “?” L*n copies maximum L=2

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K.A. Forland

-HD, manufactured by Sonic Mill, Albuquerque, New Mexico. The abrasiveslurry consists of 320 grit boron carbon particles, and the cutting tool has a diameter of 5 mm.The machining rate is set to 0.02 mm/s, but during machining the tool automatically lifts andthen lowers every 25 s in order to allow the abrasive slurry to penetrate to the bottom of thedrilled hole. With the discs still mounted to the plates, the whole assembly is cleaned aftermachining in an ultrasonic cleaner and then dried. The coordinate measuring machine that is used to evaluate hole dimensions is a Brown &Sharpe (North Kingston, Rhode Island) Micro Val Pfx 454 CMM equipped with MicroMeasureIV Inspection software. With the alumina discs still attached to the

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Naseem Ishaq; Salahuddin Qazi

education at a community college. The department of electricalengineering technology is a part of the School of Information Systems and EngineeringTechnology and offers Bachelor s degree programs in electrical engineering technology,computer engineering technology, and photonics. A Master of Science in Advanced Technologyis jointly offered by the departments of electrical, mechanical and industrial engineeringtechnologies.The SUNY Institute s electrical engineering technology curriculum includes theoretical issues,but our objective is to teach students to use current, state of the art equipment and emergingtechnologies to solve practical design and application problems. State of the art equipment andlaboratories are critical for the electrical