Conference Session

Multidisciplinary and Liberal Education

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bradley Rogers, Arizona State University; Dale Palmgren, Arizona State University; Dennis Giever, Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Mary Lynn Garcia, Sandia National Laboratories

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education

methodology, for the specific case of physical security, is illustrated in figure 1 below: Page 12.1259.3 Figure 1. The Sandia Methodology for Physical Security3Figure 1 outlines a systems engineering approach to physical security. The determination ofobjective phase serves to define the problem. The design phase develops a proposed solution tothe problem based on the objectives. Finally, the system evaluation phase seeks to determine ifthe proposed solution meets the original objectives. In all phases, an overall systems viewpointis critical – the system will be developed to respond to an input (an attack) and work to produce

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Warren Hull, Louisiana State University; Warren Waggenspack, Louisiana State University; David Bowles, Louisiana State University

Virginia Commonwealth University. He is a former assistant editor of Blackbird: an online journal of literature and the arts, and his writing has appeared in a variety of magazines, including River Oak Review, Rainbow Curve, and Red Rock Review. Page 12.279.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Assessing the Integration of Communication into Engineering CurriculaIntroductionIn a previous paper, we explored the requirements for engineers to be effective communicatorsand how such requirements could be integrated into engineering curricula.1 Prominent amongthe

Conference Session

Developments in the Energy Laboratories

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Blekhman, California State University Los Angeles

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

become a natural progression for the laboratorydescribed in this article. Uske and Barat10 discuss their experiences with determination of flamespeeds in premixed flames using digital images of the flame. Peters11 describes a premixed flameexperiment with the fuel and oxidizer flowrates controlled by rotameters. Temperature andvelocity profiles are obtained in various axial positions of the test chamber. Combustionefficiency is monitored by an O2 analyzer.In addition, various commercial combustion related units (boilers, gas turbines, and engines) areavailable. In particular, Hampden H-FPST-1 “Flame Propagation and Study Trainer” and P.A.Hilton C551 “Flame Propagation and Stability Unit” are excellent units for flame studies. Due topremium

Conference Session

Graduate Education and Undergraduate Research in ET

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Arbuckle, Western Kentucky University; Dale McDaniel, Western Kentucky University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

a Master of Business Administration (MBA). The survey asked how likely are you to hire agraduate of each of the following master’s programs. The Likert scale ranged from 1 – not at all Page 12.526.3likely to 5- very likely. The HRMs were then asked to identify how many graduates for thesethree programs the organizations where likely to hire in the next five years.The second section of the survey was designed to determine how many employees eachorganization would like to enroll in a master’s program. The same three programs listed abovewere listed as options. However, this section provides the choice of traditional face-to-faceinstruction and

Conference Session

Software and E-learning in the ME Curriculum

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Blekhman, California State University Los Angeles

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

and computational results. The converging-diverging theorynozzle laboratory verifies Bernoulli’s equation theory. The experimental apparatus is based on aTecQuipment AirFlow Bench AF10 unit equipped with the Bernoulli Theorem nozzle AF11shown in Fig. 1. The nozzle has a 4.5 degree half-angle and uniform width of 50 mm. (a) (b) Figure 1. (a) the geometry of the experimental converging-diverging nozzle (dimensions are in mm) and (b) the geometry of the axisymmetric nozzle in FlowLab.In this experiment, the Pitot tube is traversed along the centerline of the nozzle measuring the

Conference Session

Improving ME Education: Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Langerman, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; William Arbegast, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Daniel Dolan, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

elimination/addition of course material; or two, revamp the cur-riculum to accommodate a shift to project-based learning in the engineering science corewhile maintaining the analytical/theoretical foundation of the courses. We are pursuingthe latter, but adopting the former on a preliminary basis for our heat transfer course.Table 1 shows a comparison between the amounts of classroom time spent on subject Page 12.1197.3matter in ME 313 (Heat Transfer) historically with that from the Fall 06 semester, thefirst semester that the project-based applications using advanced engineering software(FLUENT) were introduced. The weeks indicated are calendar weeks

Conference Session

Improving ME Education: Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seifollah Nasrazadani, University of North Texas; Reza Mirshams, University of North Texas

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

selected as the topic for the pilot course. Our hope is to use theexperience in shaping a teaching style for other courses in the MEE program. Traditionally, the course was taught by standard method of teaching referred to as “chalk-and-talk” style. Recently, a great deal of attention has been directed toward teaching methodscollectively called “active learning” methods. Research studies evaluating student achievementhave demonstrated that many strategies promoting active learning are superior to lectures in thedevelopment of students’ skills in thinking and writing.1 Furthermore, cognitive research hasshown that a significant number of students have learning styles best served by pedagogicaltechniques other than lecturing.2-4Heat transfer

Conference Session

Design of Lab Experiments I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oscar Ortiz, LeTourneau University; Paul Leiffer, LeTourneau University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

: 1. Diodes and Rectifiers 2. Semiconductor Physics 3. Two-Ports, Load Lines and Biasing 4. Piecewise-Linear Models 5. Q-Point Stabilization, Thermal and Environmental Considerations 6. Emitter Follower, Common Base and Common Emitter, Coupling and Loading 7. Power Amplifier, Transformer Coupling 8. Operational Amplifiers 9. N and P channel depletion and enhancement MOSFETTo provide the students with an enhanced hands-on experience of the electronic componentsstudied in their lectures, a set of 12 learning oriented, pre-defined labs are incorporated in a twohour lab course. These labs cover the following topics

Conference Session

Technology Literacy for Non-Engineers

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

AnnMarie Thomas, University of Saint Thomas; Mark Breitenberg, Art Center College of Design

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

studio-based art and design majors. Offering anarray of classes in the humanities, social sciences, as well as the natural and appliedsciences, the curriculum contributes much of the content and conceptual rigor that will betranslated into visual forms by student designers. Art Center College of Designtransformed its liberal arts and sciences offerings five years ago with particular attentionto the research and business components in the social sciences and also to the role ofscience in art and design education. The logic behind these areas of emphasis can beexplained by the Venn diagram shown in Figure 1, in which the intersection or overlap ofthe three fields demonstrates the conditions and opportunities of innovation. Our businessand science

Conference Session

EMD Curriculum Design

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gene Dixon, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

accountability is paramount-to cooperation-whereindividual accountability is carefully structured4, i.e., an experiential learning environment. Thesolution proposed here is the application of the tools of project management5.Learning project management skills is a trial and error process. Academic courses can teach allthe tools that the PMBOK define and reference but to learn it, students have to use it. The Page 12.1273.2challenge for undergraduates is to learn how to learn, to learn and to learn in a way that doesn’tcause harm. Providing that kind of opportunity for undergraduates requires hands on tools and 1

Conference Session

Unique Developments in Engineering Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald Harby, UCM; Patricia Polastri, UCM; Chakapong Chuenprasertsuk, UCM

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

combination of that truth table will beconsidered. In a PLC we may not care about every combination or some combinations may notbe physically possible. Also, in the electronic circuits only the low (off) or high (on) states of theoutputs are of concern, depending on whether or not it is active high or active low. But in thePLC both the high and low states of the outputs must be considered at all times.In conducting this research, the direction control of hydraulic cylinders (as shown in Fig.1) havebeen used to demonstrate the PLC program created by 17 engineering technology studentscurrently enrolled at the University of Central Missouri. Page

Conference Session

Assessment Methods

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Currin, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Engineering Technology

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Conference Session

EMD Curriculum Design

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gene Dixon, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

candidate for a projectmanagement demonstration project. The current status is a conceptual demonstration project.Steps to Do ItThe project floundered after the idea was first suggested due to a lack of leadership. No onefrom the three collaborating universities demonstrated real leadership initially until ECU facultymade some overtures and requested the three universities each take become proactive. A basicoutline, or steps to achieve the exchange, emerged. 1) Establish a point of contact with the universities. A working relationship had been previously established with CVUT for other exchanges. SUST had not been previously approached although other Chinese universities had worked with ECU on similar exchanges. 2

Conference Session

Development of Undergraduate Distance Education Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Rajala, Mississippi State University; Tom Miller, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

Continuing Professional Development

accounted for 46% of the totalenrollment of all NC State distance education credit programs combined.The College of Engineering’s flagship distance education program in 1995 was the Video-BasedEngineering Education (VBEE) program.1 From 1985-1995, the VBEE program offered 524courses to more than 6,500 registrants. A key component of VBEE was the Master ofEngineering program. The Master of Engineering degree program is a distance-only, course-work based master’s degree. In 1995, 128 individuals had received their Master of Engineering Page 12.1406.2degree. As of Fall 2006, 483 individuals have been awarded the degree. In addition to the Masterof

Conference Session

Assessing Design Coursework II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Olga Pierrakos, Virginia Tech; Maura Borrego, Virginia Tech; Jenny Lo, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

at the end of their second semester experience as well.Presented herein are results from the first semester only. Emphasis was placed on assessingknowledge and skills pertaining to but not limited to: (1) problem-solving, (2) writing andcommunication skills, (3) understanding and applying knowledge, (4) teamwork, (5) confidencegains, (6) organization and management skills, and (7) interest and engagement of project. Inbetter assessing the quality of learning during this capstone design experience, we have classifiedthese technical learning outcomes to the six levels of Bloom’s taxonomy, a hierarchy ofcognitive learning skills. Lastly, in accompaniment to the student survey instrument intended toassess the extent to which these students are

Conference Session

Learning Needs and Educational Success

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carolyn Skurla, Baylor University; Steven Eisenbarth, Baylor University; Richard Campbell, Baylor University

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

presentation. This course is now “in the can” andawaiting launch to multiple regional campuses.IntroductionAccording to Chubin et al 1, “Women and underrepresented minorities are not enteringundergraduate programs in engineering in the same proportions that they did several years ago.”In addition, engineering has not just a diversity problem but also a bigger problem with “culturalcompetence 1.” The issue of a homogeneous workforce’s ability, or lack of ability, to providegoods and services to an increasingly diverse population as well as its ability to compete in aglobal marketplace requires that these disciplines attract and retain a more diversified studentbody and mentor them through the completion of their baccalaureate degree. Attracting

Conference Session

Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bernd Widdig, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Jack Lohmann, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

International

ngfour recommendations:1. Global competence needs to become a key qualification of engineering graduates.Gl oba lpr epa rat ionmus tmovebe yond“ add-on”pr ogr ams ;knowledge of the fundamentals anddynamics of globalization as well as opportunities to be immersed in study, work, or researchabroad are key elements that should be integrated into engineering programs. Universities shouldmake international preparation a pr ior it yint

Conference Session

How to Effectively Teach Using Teams

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Burian, University of Utah; Pedro Romero, University of Utah; Steven Bartlett, University of Utah

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

team leader activities were instrumental in theirimproved report writing and understanding of technical concepts. A majority (75% or more) ofstudents responding to the post-semester surveys felt the team leadership activities made themmore capable to delegate tasks, more confident in working with others, and more experiencedmanaging team conflicts.Introduction“In today’s global economy, technical competency is not enough; communication, projectmanagement, and leadership skills are becoming more important than ever”1. Not only wouldmost engineering educators agree with this quote, but evidence points to strong student desire tolearn communications, leadership, and management skills in addition to the technicalcompetency they develop during

Conference Session

Innovative Mechanics Education Programs and Projects

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Howard, East Carolina University; Rick Williams, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

factorof safety they felt comfortable in specifying, and a discussion on the trade-offs between risk andcost and the role of design codes followed. Page 12.230.2Summer Ventures ProgramSummer Ventures in Science and Mathematics is a state-wide program of the University ofNorth Carolina System.1 Rising high school juniors and seniors are eligible to apply for theprogram, and participants are selected based on academic ability, motivation to study math andscience topics, and emotional maturity. Students spend four weeks in residence at one of sixparticipating UNC campuses. During the first three weeks, students work in three subject areas,chosen from

Conference Session

Innovations for the Senior Year of the ME Curriculum

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Trimble, Arizona State University; Ronald Bengelink, Arizona State University; Valana Wells, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

University (ASU) has integrated these skills intothe various courses within the engineering curriculum. However, recent assessments of theCapstone Design Course indicate that seniors need even more opportunities to gain these skills.In addition, the Dean of the Engineering School directed departments to have a course primarilyfocused on engineering business practices such as ethics, finance, and entrepreneurship. As aresult, MAE has created a new senior-level course called “The Engineering Profession”.This paper (1) discusses course development, (2) summarizes the course content, (3) describesinitial implementation results, and (4) makes recommendations for course improvement.Initial Course PlanningPrevious and current department vice-chairs began

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Teams

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Crockett, California Polytechnic State University; Jon Whited, St. Jude Medical; Daniel Walsh, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

establishing a new program and department, we approached industry sponsorship froma broader perspective than the traditional dollar-based definition. We see industry as providingan enabling set of resources for a growing curricular program: a source of truly multidisciplinaryproject topics, technical mentors, and supporting infrastructure that expose engineering students,working in teams across multiple disciplines, to meaningful, real-world challenges.PBL has been defined as “learning which results from the process of working towards theunderstanding of, or resolution of, a problem.”1 PBL has been an extremely successful model formedical education: over 80% of medical schools currently use some form of Problem-BasedLearning2. Although primarily

Conference Session

New Tools in Teaching and Learning Biomedical Engineering Concepts

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Crockett, California Polytechnic State University; Jon Whited, St. Jude Medical; Daniel Walsh, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

necessary. For all levels and areas of engineeringinterdisciplinary need, tasks are defined as D – desirable, or R – required (Figure 1). Abstractsare collected into a database, with the Consortium Director on the university side serving as afacilitator for matches between students and projects. After signing a non-disclosure agreement,students are invited to explore the database and form teams to complete projects. Minimalguidance is given regarding how to form teams, as leadership is a key skill that is nurturedthrough this program. Projects are self-selected by the students, and companies do not haveinput to prioritization – it is understood by the companies that students who are excited about aparticular topic will perform at a higher level. An

Conference Session

Technical Capacity Building for Developing Countries

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fazil Najafi, University of Florida; Micheal Dreznes, International Road Federation; James Ekberg, University of Florida

Tagged Divisions

International

Page 12.1464.3its population) and the respective road network for a country for a given year is presented inTable 1 2, 3 and Figures 1 through 6 2, 3, showing a direct relationship between the kilometers ofroads and the GNI per capita of high-, medium- and low-income countries (2000-2004). Allinformation referring to GNI was referenced from the World Bank and the International RoadFederation provided the majority of road network data.Table 1. GNI per capita and Road Network 2000-2004 (High Income, Middle Income, Low Income, separated by adashed line) A B C D E F G H I J K L 1

Conference Session

Modern Software Measurement Techniques

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan Hill, University of Hartford; Devdas Shetty, University of Hartford; Jun Kondo, University of Hartford

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation

along with smart sensors. The major elements of the hardware in theloop approach are (1) Use of a language-neutral approach to code development, created usingvisual object oriented simulation. (2) Design of the smart sensor that composes of sensors,DSP unit, data acquisition and PC. (3) Use of system dynamics and computer simulation inthe system development. These basic principles have helped to develop the hardware-in-the-loop simulation concept and at the same time, assist in rapid prototyping.For the second approach the paper showcases a new computer engineering paradigm, use of asingle field programmable gate array (FPGA) to construct an entire mechatronic intelligentinstrumentation system, which is uniquely tailored to the application

Conference Session

Approaches to Learning Outcomes Assessment in Liberal Education

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kyle Oliver, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Traci Nathans-Kelly; Sandra Courter, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Laura Grossenbacher, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education

department’s technicalcommunication faculty, the course combined assigned readings, an in-class and an onlinediscussion, and an end-of-semester writing assignment to help students achieve the followinglearning outcomes: • Outcome 1: Articulate connections among engineering, ethics, community, history, social change, and politics by actively listening and participating in a small discussion setting • Outcome 2: Recognize and work with the role of uncertainty in engineering and its relationship to social and ethical dimensions • Outcome 3: Analyze and assess the social and ethical impact of technology on society by critically thinking about the readings and discussion topics • Outcome 4: Communicate effectively by

Conference Session

Biology and Engineering

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christine Pauken, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

biological systems make in order to create the most efficient forms and attributes. I can't see the relevance of any of the material so far, to electrical engineering.Unfortunately this last comment was often repeated by multiple students and some students wereunable or unwilling to see the relevance of biology to engineering. Another survey takenapproximately two-thirds of the way through the fall semester shows the following scales ofresponse to the question “How interesting is this class?” as reported by the student’s engineeringdiscipline (Figure 1). Page 12.310.5 80

Conference Session

New Trends in Energy Curriculum

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bradley Rogers, Arizona State University; Mark Henderson, Arizona State University; Chell Roberts, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

project.In the fall of 2005, a project to assess the possibility of wind energy development on the Hopination in Northern Arizona was initiated in partnership with the tribe.1 The location of the Hopination is illustrated on Figure 1 by the green outlined area in the northeast portion of the state.As figure 1 also illustrates, macroscopic evaluation of the climate for wind energy in Arizona isnot promising. However, microclimates caused by the rugged topography of the high desert onwhich the Hopi reservation is located do have such promise, and this project seeks to accurately Page 12.935.2evaluate this potential.This project has provided an

Conference Session

Teaching Innovation in Architectural Engineering I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allen Estes, California Polytechnic State University; Hector Estrada, University of the Pacific

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

ProgramsBecause there are so few AE programs, many incoming students are confused about the major andhow it differs from Architecture or Civil Engineering. Architectural Engineering involves theengineering design, construction and operation of safe, functional, efficient, economical, aesthetically-pleasing buildings. AE deals with all engineering aspects of a building’s performance that support thearchitectural and functional requirements. These engineering aspects commonly include structuralsystems; mechanical systems such as heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and plumbing; electricalsystems such as lighting, power distribution, control and communications; and other systems such asacoustics and fire safety.Table 1 shows a listing of the 17

Conference Session

Training Faculty to Teach CE

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allen Estes, California Polytechnic State University; Ronald Welch, The University of Texas-Tyler

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

the Dean and the University leveladministration. It is the highest position where an individual still controls curriculum, teaches courses,and has daily contact with students in the classroom. While many descriptions of department headduties exist, Graham and Benoit1 divided the responsibilities into four broad categories:administrative, leadership, interpersonal, and resource development. Table 1 uses these categories andtheir sub-responsibilities to indicate where a new department head might be experienced, have someexperience or be inexperienced. The table is not universal as some faculty members will gainexperience through service in student activities, university committees, or professional societies priorto assuming duties as

Conference Session

Distance, Remote, and Virtual Experiments

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jim Henry, University of Tennessee-Chattanooga; Richard Zollars, Washington State University; Charles Knight, University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

academicworld.This paper looks at the opportunities and the challenges that are presented inthe“flattened” laboratory world. The purpose of this paper is not to be an exhaustivereview of all aspects of the flattened laboratory world; it is to present some commonideas in a different context to provoke discussion and development to aid engineeringlaboratory education.The “Flatteners” 1. Personal computer’s ability to communicate over phone lines. In the period1969 – 1989, Atari, Commodore and Macintosh users with a modem could connect to theforerunners of AOL and Compuserve1. In 1990, with the introduction of Windows 3.0 Page 12.1444.2for IBM-PCs or clones, the