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Web-Based Laboratory Experiments

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2005 Annual Conference

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Lars Håkansson; Ingvar Gustavsson; Henrik Åkesson

obtain for instance arequired dynamic behaviour. It usually involves analysis methods such as; spectrum analysis,correlation analysis, experimental modal analysis and operating deflection shapes analysis(ODS). Large experience is generally required to obtain reliable results with these methods.The best way to acquire such experience is to spend many hours in a laboratory supervisedby an expert teacher. However, in engineering education the experimental resources are lim-ited and the traditional way of conducting vibration experiments is to participate in timelimited scheduled lab sessions. Internet, however, provides the opportunity for engineer-ing students to access the practical and theoretical knowledge advancement in experimentalvibration

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BME Technical Modules and Laboratories

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2005 Annual Conference

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William Waugaman; Brian Self

Society for Engineering EducationLaboratoriesSeveral different laboratories were planned to provide the students with hands on experiencewith biomedical engineering. Most classes were held in an electrical engineering classroom, sobasic circuitry and oscilloscopes were readily available for smaller projects. Labs werecompleted in teams, which were assigned to maximize group diversity (e.g., one EE or Astromajor per group). It was hoped that these labs would provide the students with appropriatebackground to assist with their final projects.ECG LaboratoryThe first lab accomplished in the course was measuring andanalyzing the ECG signal from the heart. A physiologylaboratory in the Biology Department was available for ourtesting. An iWorx 214

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Web-Based Laboratory Experiments

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2005 Annual Conference

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Janice Duy; Scott Dunning

Maine Orono, ME 04469-5708AbstractThe continuing emphasis on environmental conservation hits hard on the industrialsector, since their energy use accounts for the majority of the nation's consumption.Contrary to popular belief, however, it is not the few major manufacturing institutionsthat have the most energy-management problems, but rather the many smallmanufacturers who do not spend enough money on utilities to be assigned an efficiencyexpert from the energy service companies they buy from. In addition to this, smallcompanies typically do not have the resources to scrutinize and, if needed, revamp theircurrent energy practices.To help solve this problem, the Instrumentation Research Laboratory at the University

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BME Technical Modules and Laboratories

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2005 Annual Conference

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Steve Warren; Jason Yao

Stimulating Student Learning with a Novel “In-House” Pulse Oximeter Design Jianchu Yao, M.S. and Steve Warren, Ph.D. Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Kansas State University Manhattan, KS 66506, USAAbstractThis paper addresses the design of a plug-and-play pulse oximeter and its application to abiomedical instrumentation laboratory and other core Electrical Engineering courses. The low-cost, microcontroller-based unit utilizes two light-emitting diodes as excitation sources, acquiresreflectance data with a photodiode, and sends these raw photo-plethysmographic data to apersonal computer via an RS-232 serial link. A

Conference Session

Energy Projects and Laboratory Ideas

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2005 Annual Conference

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Richard Smith; Marvin Abrams; Ian Lewin

experimentally available atmany schools in part due to lack of laboratory facilities.Within the photonics sub-field of illuminating engineering, facilities and technology have beenidentified as important components for student learning5, 10, 15-17.The mission of Cal Poly Pomona (CPP) University’s College of Engineering is to educateengineers and technologists to meet increasingly complex technical and socio-economicchallenges. The university’s success comes from the strong emphasis on integration ofexperiential and theoretical education. Cal Poly Pomona engineering students are educated usinga learn-by-doing model that features teamwork and a multi-disciplinary approach. Laboratoryexperiences are the cornerstone of our program; state-of-the-art

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Energy Projects and Laboratory Ideas

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2005 Annual Conference

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Dawson Plummer; Sheldon Jeter

Conference Session

Energy Projects and Laboratory Ideas

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2005 Annual Conference

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Ahmad Pourmovahed

Session 3133 Performance of a PEM Fuel Cell System Ahmad Pourmovahed, Professor Mechanical Engineering Department Kettering University Flint, Michigan 48504AbstractA PEM fuel cell system was recently added to the Energy Systems Laboratory at KetteringUniversity (formerly GMI). The educational objectives of this experiment are to familiarize thestudents with the principles and operation of a PEM fuel cell, to compare the power outputefficiency of the fuel cell with that of an IC engine, to

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Laboratory Systems

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2005 Annual Conference

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Matthew Feemster

emergence of such control orientedsoftware packages as the WINCON environment from Quanser Consulting and their associatedlinear power amplifiers, custom hardware prototypes can be easily integrated into design projectswith relative ease1 (Note: other software interfaces are available that may be successfully employedwithin an undergraduate laboratory setting2,3) thereby allowing students to test and evaluate theircontrol designs on actual hardware. This interaction with hardware also introduces more advancedtopics such as actuator saturation and other nonlinear modeling effects as static friction and loaddisturbances. Page 10.1440.1The

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Laboratory Systems

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2005 Annual Conference

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Robert Bertini; Christopher Monsere

Using Custom Transportation Data Collection Software with Handheld Computers for Education, Research, and Practice Robert L. Bertini, Christopher M. Monsere, Andrew Byrd Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Portland State UniversityAbstractIn an effort to facilitate data collection for research, give students first-hand experiencecollecting data for course projects, and generate interest in the transportation field throughoutreach, the Portland State University Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Laboratory hasdeveloped custom data collection software for handheld computers using the Palm OS platform.The software is designed to

Conference Session

BME Technical Modules and Laboratories

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2005 Annual Conference

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Tilo Winkler; Rudolph Mitchel; Jose Venegas

part of the VaNTH program we have incorporated the use of computational and realisticsimulations into the teaching of respiratory physiology at the Harvard-MIT Division of HealthSciences & Technology (HST). The project is part of the VaNTH-ERC strategic plan to developmodules for a systems physiology domain. In the program of a course on RespiratoryPhysiology, we hypothesized that a hands-on laboratory using simulation would challenge thestudent's knowledge, provide insight into complex interactions, and motivate the students toexpand the material taught during lectures. We also hypothesized that improved learning wouldbe achieved by using a realistic simulator based on a computer-controlled mannequin and acomputer simulator with a

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Laboratory Systems

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2005 Annual Conference

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Rahul Kulkarni; Carl Steidley; Rafic Bachnak

, real-time computing, and robotics. He has had research appointments Page 10.142.11at NASA Ames Research Center, Oak Ridge National Laboratories, and Electro Scientific Industries in Portland,Oregon. Steidley received his Ph.D. from the University of Oregon. Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Eduction Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering EducationRAFIC BACHNAKRafic (Ray) Bachnak is a Professor in the Department of Computing and Mathematical Sciences (CAMS) at TexasA&M University-Corpus Christi (A&M-CC). He received his

Conference Session

Integrating Materials and Manufacturing

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2005 Annual Conference

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Mark Palmer

Two Processing-Structure-Property Laboratory Activities to Culminate a Course in Engineering Materials Mark A. Palmer Associate Professor of Manufacturing Engineering Kettering UniversityAbstractMost engineering students are required to take a course which focuses on Engineering Materials.A common theme of these courses is that Processing affects Structure which in turn affectsProperties which ultimately determine Performance. Two laboratory sessions have beendeveloped which demonstrate this principle: TTT Diagram Evaluation and Evaluation ofStrengthening Mechanisms. To complete the TTT Diagram Evaluation

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Electrical & Computer Engineering Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

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Rajab Challoo; Shuhui Li

Application of Information Technology Tools in Teaching the Course and Laboratory of Power Electronics Shuhui Li and Rajab Challoo Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science Texas A&M University – Kingsville Kingsville, TX 78363ABSTRACT This paper presents the application of information technology (IT) tools in teaching thecourse of Power Electronics at Texas A&M University – Kingsville (TAMUK). It illustrates theusage of the power-pole and average models in the teaching so as to be able to introduce broadpower electronic converter topologies. It shows the development of

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Electr-Mech ET

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2005 Annual Conference

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Donald Richter

Session 2148 The Use of Self –Directed Laboratory Experimental Learning in the Undergraduate Curriculum Donald Richter Eastern Washington University School of Computing and Engineering Sciences Department of Engineering and DesignAbstractThe need to provide instruction that is more “student centered” and challenging to the individualstudent in higher education has created the need for new paradigms of teaching EngineeringTechnology. To meet this challenge requires a new look at how we have

Conference Session

Integrating Materials and Manufacturing

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2005 Annual Conference

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K. Ted Hartwig; Richard Griffin, Texas A&M University at Qatar

AC 2005-223: DEVELOPMENT OF A STANDARDIZED LABORATORY EXAMFOR A MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING COURSEK. Ted Hartwig,Richard Griffin, Texas A&M University at Qatar Page 10.460.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2005 Development of a Standardized Laboratory Exam for a Materials and Manufacturing Course Richard B. Griffin, K. Ted Hartwig Mechanical Engineering Texas A&M University College Station, TX 77843Abstract Many courses have a laboratory component. Some fraction of the courses

Conference Session

Innovative & Computer-Assisted Lab Study

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2005 Annual Conference

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Harry Franz

Use of LabVIEW Software to Create a Virtual Electrical Power Systems Lab Prof. Harry Franz, P.E. University of Houston- DowntownAbstractThis paper discusses the creation of a Virtual Electrical Power Systems Laboratory for theUniversity of Houston–Downtown in Houston, Texas. Electrical Power Systems, theelectrical engineering technology EET-3334 course, contains the basics principles andapplications of electrical power systems.Both circuit simulation software and LabVIEW are used to create exercises and designprojects. Included in the course are practical lighting designs and motor controls. Alsoincluded is computer simulation of electrical single phase and

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ET Curriculum & Design Issues

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2005 Annual Conference

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Thomas Bilodeau

Session A Novel Student Laboratory on Electromagnetic Induction, Magnetic Field Measurements and Shielding T.Bilodeau, D. Hartle , R. Jennings, and T.Dawley Electrical Engineering Technology Department 120 Nevaldine Hall State University of New York at Canton Canton, NY 13617Abstract This paper describes a novel laboratory procedure ( referred to as the MagneticField Effects Laboratory, or MaFEL ) that enables Electrical Engineering Technologystudents to gain insight

Conference Session

Materials and Manufacturing Processes

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2005 Annual Conference

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Jonathan Meckley; Fredrick Nitterright, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College

AC 2005-545: DEVELOPMENT OF A PLASTIC INJECTION MOLDINGPROCESSING LABORATORY FOR FRESHMAN MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY STUDENTSFredrick Nitterright, Penn State Erie, The Behrend CollegeJonathan Meckley, Page 10.459.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2005 Session Number: 2563 Development of a Plastic Injection Molding Processing Laboratory for Freshman Mechanical Engineering Technology Students Jonathan A. Meckley, Fredrick A. Nitterright Pennsylvania State University at Erie, The Behrend

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Capstone & Educational Resource Developments

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2005 Annual Conference

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Richard Hurteau; Cedric Demers-Roy

Application of xPC Target as a Prototyping Environment in Control System Laboratories Cedric Demers-Roy, Richard Hurteau Ecole Polytechnique de MontrealAbstract This paper presents an example of application of xPC Target (product integrated withMatlab/Simulink) in an educational laboratory for real-time control experimentation.Equivalence between this environment and LabVIEW, another well known real-timeenvironment for control, is discussed. Operating characteristics, cost, realization time, requiredexpertise and implementation time are also presented. This example is realized on a classicalsystem for position control using a DC

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Zdravko Markov; Todd Neller; Ingrid Russell

Unifying an Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Course through Machine Learning Laboratory Experiences Ingrid Russell, Zdravko Markov, Todd Neller, Michael Georgiopoulos, Susan Coleman University of Hartford/Central Connecticut State University/Gettysburg College/University of Central Florida/University of HartfordAbstractThis paper presents work on a collaborative project funded by the National Science Foundationthat incorporates machine learning as a unifying theme to teach fundamental concepts typicallycovered in the introductory Artificial Intelligence courses. The project involves the developmentof an adaptable framework

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Sheldon Jeter

Session 1793 LABORATORY USE OF A SPECIALLY PROGRAMMED EXCEL USER FORM FOR POLYNOMIAL REGRESSIONAND FOR EVALUATING THE UNCERTAINTY OF POLYNOMIAL REGRESSION MODELS Sheldon M. Jeter Georgia Institute of TechnologyINTRODUCTION Regression models are widely used in engineering practice, especially inmechanical and chemical engineering and in related fields. They are used to representdata and to calibrate instruments among other applications. Standard textbooks addresslinear regression models well, and some also address the associated statisticaluncertainties of linear

Conference Session

Lab Experiments & Other Initiatives

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael Anderson; Lance Perez; Jerald Varner

Session 3532 Implementation and Effectiveness of the Integrated Signals and Systems Laboratory Michael F. Anderson, Lance C. Pérez, Jerald L. Varner Clarke College/ University of Nebraska, LincolnIntroductionOver the past three years, the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University ofNebraska, Lincoln (UNL) has implemented an Integrated Signals and Systems Laboratory(ISSL) in its undergraduate curriculum. The laboratory experience uses a common experimentalplatform, the Telecommunications Instructional Modeling System (TIMS), in a sequence of fourcourses at the junior and

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Civil ET

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2005 Annual Conference

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Vernon Lewis; Carol Considine

Conference Session

Design of Lab Experiments

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2005 Annual Conference

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Dave Confer; Steven York; Michael Gregg; Jeffrey Connor

Design and Implementation of a Fuel Cell Laboratory Experience for Freshman Engineering Students SC. York, Dave Confer, Jeff Connor and Mike Gregg Department of Engineering Education Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityThe Department of Engineering Education (ENGE) at Virginia Tech conducts severalhands-on exercises in the Frith Freshman Design Laboratory throughout the academicyear. A recent addition to this design laboratory experience is a laboratory on fuel cells.This laboratory experience focuses on the operation and applications of fuel cells as apower source and allows the students to handle and operate their own bench-scaleprototype fuel

Conference Session

Promoting ET Through K-12 Projects

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2005 Annual Conference

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Jamie Workman

Molten Metal Magic: A Laboratory Experience for Middle School and High School Students Jamie Workman-Germann Indiana University Purdue University - IndianapolisAbstractStudies have been done to relate the entry of high school students into colleges they havevisited or are familiar with by more than simply name association. Encouraged by thesestudies and partly based on this principle, the Purdue School of Engineering andTechnology at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, (IUPUI) has developeda recruitment program for high school and middle school students. The FridayLaboratory Experience program serves as an organized means of getting students

Conference Session

ECE Lab Development and Innovations

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2005 Annual Conference

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James Kang; Alan Felzer

A Digital Signal Processing Laboratory Course Using Field Programmable GateArray BoardsJames S. Kang and Alan P. FelzerDepartment of Electrical and Computer EngineeringCalifornia State Polytechnic University, PomonaAbstractInstead of using digital signal processor (DSP) boards from Texas Instruments or AnalogDevices, field programmable gate array (FPGA) boards using Xilinx chips can be used inteaching a laboratory course accompanying a junior level discrete-time signals andsystems course, and a laboratory course accompanying a senior-level digital signalprocessing lecture course. A peripheral board that includes a 16-bit analog to digitalconverter (ADC), a 16-bit digital to analog converter (DAC), a serial port connector, auniversal serial

Conference Session

Innovative & Computer-Assisted Lab Study

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Yi Li; Kai Li; Jing Zhao; Xin Tang

Design and Implementation of an Online Secure Linux Laboratory for Networking Courses Kai Li East Carolina University Greenville, NC 27858 Jing Zhao Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA 24060 Tang Xin East Carolina University Greenville, NC 27858 Yi Li Northwestern Polytechnical University

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education

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2005 Annual Conference

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Harry Fox

An Interdisciplinary Control Systems Course for Engineering Technologists: Description of Lecture Topics and Laboratory Experiments Harry W. Fox Cleveland State UniversityAbstract For the past two years we have offered a required senior-level control systems course withlaboratory designed to be taken jointly by mechanical engineering technology (MET) andelectronics engineering technology (EET) students. This course focuses on the interdisciplinarynature of control systems and represents a departure from the traditional approach of teaching aseparate control systems course to each engineering technology discipline. Certain controlsconcepts, such as

Conference Session

Unique Laboratory Experiments & Programs Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Randal Direen; Frank Barnes; Edward McKenna; Driss Benhaddou; Deniz Gurkan; Alan Mickelson

E-learning Environmental Design of a Distributed Online Laboratory for Optical Circuits CoursesEdward McKenna*, Randal Direen*, Frank Barnes*, Deniz Gurkan, Alan Mickelson*, and Driss Benhaddou University of Houston/*University of ColoradoI. IntroductionE-learning offers students access to tools and course materials over the internet. Bydistributing tools and materials in this fashion, students isolated from the universityenvironment can still work toward University degrees in most fields offered. Courses thatinclude a laboratory component have traditionally required students to be on-site. This isprimarily due to the need for laboratory resources to be in a

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Lakshmi Munukutla, Arizona State University

AC 2005-1356: DEVELOPMENT AND DISSEMINATION OF AMICROELECTRONICS LABORATORY CURRICULUM USING ON-LINETECHNOLOGYLakshmi Munukutla, Arizona State University Page 10.446.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2005 1526 DEVELOPMENT AND DISSEMINATION OF A MICROELECTRONICS LABORATORY CURRICULUM USING ON-LINE TECHNOLOGY Richard Newman, Lakshmi V. Munukutla College of Technology and Applied Sciences Arizona State University Mesa,ABSTRACTThe