Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Stansbury, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Massood Towhidnejad, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

course deliverables. Deliverablesinclude: final working product (hardware, source code, and binaries), research paper (completedindividually), time logs (completed individually), system requirements specification, systemdesign specification, project plan, design review presentation, socio-economic impact statement,ethical impact study, test document, traceability matrix, test logs, user manual, and finalpresentation.Literature Survey: Competition-based Capstone ProjectsCompetition-based capstones are not uncommon as was found from a literature survey. In aconference paper by Paulik and Krishnan4, they discuss the use of competitions for capstonedesign courses at the University of Detroit, Mercy’s department of Electrical and ComputerEngineering

Conference Session

New Teaching Methods in Construction Eduction

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Casey Cline, Boise State University

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Construction

in daily operations. No matter the discipline,scope, nor delivery method, to effectively manage construction projects, the project managermust have a definable set of key competencies that facilitate his/her ability to effectively leadadministrative personnel, supervisors, foremen, skilled and non-skilled labor, subcontractors,and suppliers by applying learned skills, knowledge, values, ethics, and characteristics1. Akey competency is the knowledge, trait, skill, motive, attitude, value or other personalcharacteristic essential in performing a job2. A key competency can be a hard skill, where atechnical ability or proficiency is needed, or soft skills that focus on the interpersonalrelationships and workplace productivity3.In a study

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gisele Ragusa, Ph.D., University of Southern California

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

) outcomes. Accordingly, the instrument is directlyaligned to engineering ”soft skills” that are often difficult to measure via individual course examsand projects. The EGPI is not a student survey of perception of their learning; rather, it is a directmeasure of how prepared students are for global workforces in areas of communication,professional ethical responsibility, understanding of global issues and lifelong learning.Subscales for the index were developed accordingly, while also aligning with sound theoreticaland empirical research on global citizenry9, 10 and the National Academy’s expectations forglobal preparedness. The following four subscales are utilized as metrics in the engineeringglobal preparedness index (EGPI). These metrics are

Conference Session

Making Students Aware of Their World: Five Perspectives

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Lee Downey, Virginia Tech; Masanori Wada, Tokyo Institute of Technology

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

 education.   A  second  set  of  challenges  has  interrogated  the  contents  of  the  engineering  sciences  and  engineering  design.  Social  philosophers  have  long  mapped  engineers  as  technological  intelligentsia  whose  success  depends  upon  a  wide  range  of  social,  ethical,  and  epistemological  criteria  (Goldman  1984;  Lenk  1984;  Davis  1996).  Micro-­‐ethicists  have  made  visible  contrasts  between  formal  codes  and  actual  practices  (Baum  and  Flores  1982;  Martin  and  Schinzinger  1983).  More  recently,  macro-­‐ethicists  make  visible  a  range  of  broader  material  projects  that  engineering  formation  and  engineering  work  could  serve  or,  in  some  cases,  does  serve  (Herkert  2009

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Potpourri II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen R. Hoffmann, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Alice L. Pawley, Purdue University; Ranjani L. Rao, Purdue University; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

Committee of the IEEE Education Society. He was the 20022006 President of Tau Beta Pi. Page 22.418.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Defining “Sustainable Engineering”: a comparative analysis of published sustainability principles and existing courses1. IntroductionAs a concept and a value in engineering and engineering education, sustainability has gainedwide acceptance and importance: engineering disciplinary society codes of ethics andresponsibilities1-4, accreditation criteria5, statements from engineering professional

Conference Session

Professional Development from a Distance

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mitchell L. Springer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Gary R. Bertoline, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Continuing Professional Development

andapplication. Within the leadership category are courses on leading teams, interpersonal skills,global leadership, human capital management and organizational development and change.Business/Technology management courses are focused on quality and productivity in industryand technology, project management, technology in a global environment, ethics law and policyfor leaders, and, finance for non-financial managers. The application of the above referencededucational opportunities for learning and assimilation was a set of core courses in researchmethods, research and writing for business and industry, and, a culminating capstoneproject/paper.The overall program spans five contiguous semesters, fall, spring, summer, fall and spring. Eachof the primary

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashley Ater Kranov, Washington State University; Mo Zhang, Washington State University; Steven W. Beyerlein, University of Idaho, Moscow; Jay McCormack, University of Idaho; Patrick D. Pedrow, Washington State University; Edwin R. Schmeckpeper, Norwich University

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NSF Grantees

measuring these skillssimultaneously has existed in the literature prior to the Engineering Professional SkillsAssessment (EPSA)5. Table 1.ABET Criterion 3 Professional Skills Student Learning Outcomes 3d Ability to Function on Multidisciplinary Teams 3f Understanding of Professional and Ethical Responsibility 3g Ability to Communicate Effectively 3h Understanding of the Impact of Engineering Solutions in Global, Economic, Environmental, and Cultural/Societal Contexts 3i Recognition of and Ability to Engage in Life-Long Learning 3j Knowledge of Contemporary IssuesThe major accomplishments of the four years of on-going research conducted college wide sincespring 2007 using the EPSA method at the program level for evaluating the efficacy of

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gül E. Okudan Kremer, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Mike Murphy, Dublin Institute of Technology; Brian Bowe, Dublin Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

. Rubrics for outcome assessment of student’s ability tounderstand ethical responsibility and resolve ethical dilemmas are proposed for the engineeringcontext18-20. Some recent work21 also addresses the assessment of global awareness skills,particularly in engineering education. Student portfolios have been used to record and assesscreative thinking skills22. A number of the diagnostic tools and surveys measure students’perceptions of their skills and/or their confidence in using these skills, and not the actualattainment of the relevant learning outcomes. Therefore, they are often perceived by faculty asnot having the same rigor and objectivity associated with more traditional assessment tools, suchas examination results.One major problem with

Conference Session

Using Web-Resources and Literature to Teach Engineering in P-8

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lucy McAuliffe, Smith College; Glenn W. Ellis, Smith College; Sonia Katrin Ellis, Smith College; Isabel Huff, Smith College; Beth McGinnis-Cavanaugh, Springfield Technical Community College

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

novel and interactive website. The website is available free of charge atwww.talk2mebook.com and contains the novel, several tie-in activities (currently ArtificialIntelligence, Design, and Ethics), and a blog. Each of these elements has been carefully plannedin relation to IE. The following sections highlight the use of IE in Talk to Me, and how specificcognitive tools are used to promote deep learning.Novel The core component of Talk to Me is a young-adult mystery story with a cast of five maincharacters. The protagonist is Sadina Reyes, a fourteen-year-old girl who is searchingdesperately for proof that her mother is innocent of a crime. Sadina’s younger sister Maddieknows who really committed the crime, but has a disorder called

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Haluk M. Aktan, Western Michigan University; John Stephen Polasek P.E., Western Michigan University; Kevin James Phillips

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

analyze and interpret data C) An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health, and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability. D) An ability to function on multidisciplinary 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, economic, environmental, and societal context. I) A recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in life-long learning. J) A knowledge of

Conference Session

Integration of the Humanities and Social Sciences into Civil Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald W. Welch, University of Texas, Tyler

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Civil Engineering

Graduates have:(a) ability to apply knowledge of math, engineering, and science(b) ability to design and conduct experiments(b) ability to analyze and interpret data(c) ability to design system, component or process to meet needs within realistic constraints such asregulatory, economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, constructability, andsustainability.(d) ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams(e) ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems(f) understanding of professional and ethical responsibility(g) ability to communicate effectively(h) broad education(i) recognition of need by an ability to engage in life-long learning(j) knowledge of contemporary issues(k) ability to use techniques

Conference Session

Emerging Areas: Biotechnology, Microtechnology, and Energy

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Polly R. Piergiovanni, Lafayette College

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Chemical Engineering

determine what I wanted to communicate to the students; that is, Ineeded to establish learning outcomes. I selected the following objectives:By the end of the semester, students will be able to: 1. Use multiple perspectives to answer important questions about a complicated problem 2. Explain the chemical differences between dyeing with indigo and dyeing with other natural dyes 3. Create a process flow diagram, identify major process equipment and explain briefly how they work 4. Write a technically competent laboratory report on the processes studied 5. Show an understanding of what a professional is and the ethical responsibilities of a professionalEach week, the students spent two hours in class and two hours

Conference Session

First-Year Activities and Peer Review Strategies in Civil Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Civil Engineering

68 66URM = under-represented minorities; Hispanics, Black, Native AmericanThe learning goals for the course were intended to enable students to describe civil engineering,apply engineering ethics, and understand sustainability. Although not an explicit learning goal,some global issues were introduced in the course. Table 2 shows the course components from2010 that included global issues; similar elements were also present in 2009. In 2008 and 2006the course did not include the sustainability module. In 2007 the course had a different instructorand the content may have deviated significantly from what is shown. The guest speakers whorepresented various sub-disciplines within civil engineering were not prompted to include globalissues

Conference Session

DEED Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kimberly Lau, University of California, Berkeley; Mary Kathryn Thompson, KAIST; Alice Merner Agogino, University of California, Berkeley

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Design in Engineering Education

results highlight national and gender differences in students’ perception of theirdevelopment in ABET-related skills. The American students rated themselves higher increativity, teamwork, ethics, facility with tools of engineering practice, and in recognizing globalimpact. The Korean students assessed their skills higher in design, problem solving, andcommunication skills. There was no statistically significant difference in leadership or analyticalskills. However, in spite of apparent national differences, the students follow similar genderpatterns. The men were more confident in technical and analytical skills, while the women weremore confident in communication and teamwork skills. As such, both cultures could benefit frominterventions that

Conference Session

Stimulating Broader Industrial Participation in Undergraduate Programs

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Linda A Thurman, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; William F. Heybruck, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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College Industry Partnerships

environment forengineers. We work with both types of companies at university’s X College of Engineering andeach has their own challenges.We are always doing a balance act and serving two parties: Students (getting students to connect with industry) o Increasing their knowledge of the engineering work world o Introducing global, societal, contemporary topics that affect the business and engineering industries (i.e. ethics, technology, outsourcing, diversity, etc) o Honing their professional development skills and professional behaviors o Expanding/broadening their knowledge of the engineering profession in hopes to create retention both in college and in the industry Industry

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa A. Pruitt, University of California, Berkeley

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First-Year Programs

engineering through a variety of small groupdesign projects (modules). The primary objectives of the course are based on ABET criteria andare to: enhance critical thinking and design skills; introduce students to a broad view ofengineering analysis and design; reinforce the importance of mathematics and science inengineering design and analysis; emphasize communication skills, both written and oral;develop teamwork skills; offer experience in hands-on, creative engineering projects; provide anintroduction to different fields of engineering; and introduce students to the ethical context ofengineering. This past year a service learning and leadership module was added to thetraditional curriculum. Students worked in teams to teach the engineering design

Conference Session

ABET Accreditation, Assessment, and Program Improvement in ECE

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard W. Kelnhofer, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Stephen M. Williams, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Owe G. Petersen, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Electrical and Computer

sliding window. 4. The results of the aggregated data are evaluated.ExampleWe illustrate the method by means of an example. The PEOs for the example program consist ofthe following three objectives.1. Graduates will successfully function in engineering positions, demonstrating proficiencies that include problem solving and technical communications skills2. Graduates will continue to advance their skills through formal and informal activities related to their profession3. Graduates will exhibit conduct that is ethical and professional, including consideration of the societal and global impact of their professional endeavorsAt our university, a common survey is used by all programs to collect data from alumni andemployers of alumni

Conference Session

ABET Accreditation, Assessment, and Program Improvement in ECE

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandra A. Yost, University of Detroit Mercy; Elizabeth Roberts-Kirchhoff, University of Detroit Mercy; Pamela Zarkowski, University of Detroit Mercy

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Electrical and Computer

conducted continuing dental education courses and published in the areas of community oral health, and legal and ethical issues for dental professionals. She is a former president of the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) and American Society for Dental Ethics (ASDE). She is also the former Chairperson of the ADEA/Gies Foundation and past president for the Society of Executive Leadership for in Academic Medicine (SE- LAM). She serves as a faculty contributor to the annual ADEA Leadership Institute and Allied Leadership Institute programs and a senior consultant for the Academy for Academic Leadership. Page

Conference Session

Build Diversity in Engineering Graduate Programs

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allison Kang, University of Washington; Lisa A. Peterson, University of Washington; Elena Maria Hernandez, University of Washington

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Minorities in Engineering

-intercept & their standard deviations), which will also be covered during the prepcourse. Collectively, these activities will not only enhance students‟ understanding of theconcepts and improve their problem solving skills in chemistry, but it will also teach studentshow best to study the sciences, integrate concepts, and learn scientific thinking.Genetics and ethics are both logic-based disciplines uniquely integrated in the day-to-day workof genetic researchers. Given the history of the eugenics movement, it is imperative that ethics isintegrated into introductory genetics courses as a core part of a whole rather than an afterthoughtor add on. It is critical that high school students‟ initial genetic research experience involve thedevelopment

Conference Session

ABET and Curriculum-Level Assessments

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karyn L. Biasca, University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point; Steve Hill, University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point

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Chemical Engineering

: Page 22.253.3  explain the operation of the industrial facility in which they worked  describe the professional skills they developed during their internship  demonstrate communication skills (written and oral)Initially, we also thought that the students’ experience would help them develop skills associatedwith the following ABET Student Outcomes: Students will demonstrate:  ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability  ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams

Conference Session

ETD Design II: Mechanical Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet Braun, Western Washington University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-550: REFLECTIVE JOURNALING ON A SYSTEMS APPROACHTO VEHICLE DESIGNJanet Braun, Western Washington University Page 22.1231.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Reflective Journaling on a Systems Approach to Vehicle DesignAbstractSoft skills, such as the ability to function effectively on teams, to communicate effectively, toengage in lifelong learning, and to understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities, arerequired outcomes for ABET accredited Engineering Technology Programs. Input from industryadvisory councils and feedback from employed alumni agree that these skills are crucial

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Pawan Tyagi; Christine Newman

,generally a PhD in Engineering, and a teaching fellow, generally a high school science teacher, closelywork with students to pedagogically inculcate basics of core engineering disciplines such as civil,mechanical, electrical, materials, and chemical engineering. EI values independent problem-solving skillsand simultaneously promotes team spirit among students. A number of crucial engineering aspects suchas professional ethics, communication, technical writing, and understanding of common engineeringprinciples are instilled in high school students via well-designed individual and group activities. Thispaper discusses the model of the EI program and its impact on students learning and their preparation forthe engineering career.Introduction: Shortage

Conference Session

Communication: From Pecha Kucha to Bullets

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth R. Leitch, West Texas A&M University; Rhonda B Dittfurth, West Texas A&M University; Freddie J Davis P.E., West Texas A&M University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

communication skillsin the existing engineering curricula. Communication instruction has always been an important part of theuniversity education process but this current initiative strives to focus on the study and improvement of technicalcommunication skills throughout engineering coursework requirements. This reflects the need of employers forengineers with strong communication skills and the desire of our students to improve these skills. Three engineeringcourses have been targeted for the initiative: ENGR 1201 (Fundamentals of Engineering), ET 2371 (Metals andCeramics), and ENGR 1171 (Engineering Ethics). The first two courses have a laboratory component with writtenlaboratory reports and oral presentations while the third is a course created in

Conference Session

Descriptions of Curricular and Model Development

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy Hsiao, Memorial University of Newfoundland

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Third Field 20 Second Field 15 First Field 10 5 0 Table 2: Fields of Engineering Named by RespondentsWhen the teachers were asked to list five characteristics, besides science and mathematicalaptitude, that students interested in engineering would possess, they listed initially: curiosity toknow, work ethic, problem solver, innovative, ability to manipulate mental models. Secondresponses included intuition, imagination, being technologically savvy, and having the ability towork in teams. Third responses included flexibility, ability

Conference Session

EM Program Design

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy K. Zander P.E., Clarkson University

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Engineering Management

) Page 22.599.6through (k) Student Outcomes. ABET (a) through (k) are given here (ABET Criteria, 2010): Engineering programs must demonstrate that their students attain the following outcomes: (a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering (b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data (c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability (d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams (e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering

Conference Session

Learning Outside the Classroom

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adam R. Carberry, Arizona State University; Christopher W. Swan, Tufts University

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Educational Research and Methods

graduate level education. ABET, formerly the AccreditationBoard for Engineering and Technology, Criterion 3 outcomes a-k recommend that engineering Page 22.454.2programs must demonstrate that their graduates have: (a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering, (b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data, (c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs, (d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams, (e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems, (f) an understanding of professional and ethical

Collection

2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

PAUL FAGETTE; SHIH-JIUN CHEN; GEORGE R. BARAN; SOLOMON P. SAMUEL; MOHAMMAD F. KIANI

skills 2. Expand students’ knowledge in the subject area 3. Develop students’ ability to make informed judgments in the subject area; 4. Promote intellectual curiosity and life-long learning 5. Develop skills in identifying, accessing and evaluating sources of information An additional set of desirable goals were to be addressed as applicable: 1. Develop ethics, citizenship, and awareness of current issues 2. Promote collaborative learning and teamwork skills 3. Develop an understanding of and appreciation for Temple’s urban setting and its regional and global connections 4. Develop students’ ability to analyze and interpret data 5. Develop students’ ability to identify and

Conference Session

Design in Freshman and Sophomore Courses

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emre Selvi, Muskingum University; Sandra Soto-Caban, Muskingum University; Richard S. Taylor, Muskingum University; William R Wilson, Muskingum University

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Design in Engineering Education

became more aware of some issues in code of ethics for engineers6 after working onthese projects. They had better understanding of why engineers shall undertake assignments onlywhen qualified by education or experience in the specific technical fields involved and whyengineers shall continue their professional development throughout their careers.Discussion on freshmen design projectThe freshmen course was team taught by two of our department’s professors and we rotatedteaching the course every year with other two, so a total of four professors taught the lecture intwo years. We all agree that spaghetti bridge was a beneficial cornerstone project which enabledfreshmen students to learn about the design process and work together in a team. It

Conference Session

Design Communications & Cognition II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea Goncher P.E., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Aditya Johri, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Design in Engineering Education

methods to qualitatively andinductively study how and why teams used constraints to shape their final design. Videoobservations and interview sessions were transcribed and open coded for elements representingconstraints as part of the design process. The video data of early team meetings were coded forconstraints that arose as part of the conversation in ideation/ brainstorming sessions. Weconstructed an overall typology of constraints after the initial analysis of what teams, in general,identified as constraints when thinking of final design solutions. The general design constraintssurrounding engineering design projects were categorized as Manufacturability, Health andSafety, Life Cycle, Ethical, Ergonomic, and Quality. Constraints that arose

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Design I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carlos A. Ortiz, Southern Polytechnic State University; Timothy W. Zeigler, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Engineering Technology

CET 4415 Foundation Design 3 Ethics: CET 4402 Engineering Ethics 1 General: MGNT 3105 Management and Org. Behavior 3 CET 4405 Mathematical Modeling in CET 3 Page 22.1202.4 Table 2. Southern Polytechnic State University B.S. Civil Engineering Technology 2010 – 2011 Curriculum