Conference Session

Engineering Economy Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raymond L. Smith III, East Carolina University; Henry D. Lester, University of South Alabama

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Engineering Economy

to invest time in preparing their“cheat-sheet” for a variety of reasons and strategies, which correspondingly demonstrate a rangeof outcomes. The factors for these decisions are discussed and outcomes are reported.1 IntroductionOver many years researchers, largely in the field of psychology, have studied the benefits ofusing reference materials in the examination setting with respect to performance, knowledgeacquisition and knowledge retention [1-4]. Although some researcher findings have not beensupportive [5-7], a general consensus has not been formed on the practice due in large part to thediffering examination formats, topics and contexts. As a result, course instructors are often leftto debate whether the allowance of self-made

Conference Session

Technical Session 4: Modulus Topics 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Magesh Chandramouli, Purdue University Northwest; Emily Hixon, Purdue University Northwest

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Diversity

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Computers in Education

are engaged in activities (e.g., reading, discussing, writing). • Greater emphasis is placed on students' exploration of their own attitudes and values. Figure 1: Team-Quiz Components with Learning OutcomesThe instructional strategy documented in this study provides an active, collaborative approach(Figure.1) for addressing some observations made by the author in CGT courses over the past severalyears: o The graphics production pipeline is inherently teamwork-based and it is important for CGT students to have collaborative skills. o Often times, students who are otherwise proficient in CGT (3D Modeling, Lighting, etc.) are restricted in terms of communicating with teams and

Conference Session

Ocean and Marine Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Petros J Katsioloudis, Old Dominion University; Mileta Tomovic, Old Dominion University; Thomas B. Stout, Tidewater Community College

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Ocean and Marine

their own research (Seman, 2006). 1 Marine Mechatronics Applications Recent naval combatant innovations have led to the development of Autonomous SurfaceVehicles (ASVs), for the purpose of more enduring, reliable, and autonomous missions(Huntsberger & Woodward, 2011). Swarm boats are a recent development in ASVs. They serveas auxiliary protective mobile boats that can help the main vessel navigate ocean systems in asafer way. These “drone boats” function to swarm a vessel that would attack the main boat. Theyhave appropriate technology, such as Control Architecture for Robotic Agent Command andSensing (CARACaS). This includes sensors and accompanying software that react if

Conference Session

Ocean and Marine Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lifford McLauchlan, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Mehrube Mehrubeoglu, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi

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Ocean and Marine

builds upon previous labs detailing theUSV model and path planning using potential fields. The USVs are simulated in coordinatedmovements and in a coordinated search pattern. The system of USV systems is simulated in Matlab.This exercise introduces students to biomimetics and artificial intelligence methods such as modelsfor flocking behavior or swarm intelligence. The group of vehicles’ coordinated paths and controlcan be augmented utilizing data from a WSN to ensure a more efficient path. The efficacy of theassignment is demonstrated through student engagement in the exercise.1. IntroductionStudent involvement in design or simulation increases student attention and interest.[1]-[5] In thisproject, students were given the theory for simple

Conference Session

Engineering Economy Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

K. Jo Min, Iowa State University; John Jackman, Iowa State University; Michelle Zugg, Iowa State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Economy

mode.3 Thisapproach, however, has yet to overcome the following critical shortcomings. 1. The Black-Scholes Formula is based on one discrete up or down movement of an underlying asset in a European call option without dividends (i.e., it can be exercised only at the maturity, implying a single period). This is clearly not the case for numerous engineering projects as there are many decision points before the “maturity” when decisions can be made or real options unfold (e.g., if the electric power price becomes too low, the power plant’s option to contract its operations becomes viable). 2. To mimic the evolution of the underlying asset value, a multi-period binomial lattice

Conference Session

Engineering Economy Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wolter J. Fabrycky P.E., Virginia Tech

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Engineering Economy

enthusiastic about the potential forEngineering Economy (EE) when integrated at that level. Specifics will emerge from seven topicswherein Engineering Economy and the system level are shown to interface in a significant way.Specifics about these interfaces are addressed by EE@SL comments provided in each text box.I. Recognizing and Addressing the System LevelThe purpose of this paper may be realized most directly by recognizing the system of interest tobe the world in which we live. We observe the natural, the human-made, and the human-modifiedworlds to be interconnected sectors as illustrated in Figure 1. Of these, it is the human-modifiedworld that should be adopted as the highest-level system of concern. This section is devoted todescribing EE@SL

Conference Session

Engineering Economy Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul C. Lynch, Penn State University Erie, The Behrend College; Joseph Wilck, United States Air Force Academy; Omar Ashour, Pennsylvania State University Erie, The Behrend College

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Diversity

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Engineering Economy

entrepreneurship, one would have to believe that engineering economy is thatcourse, Figure 1. The literature clearly shows evidence of engineering economy being at thecrossroads of engineering, business, and entrepreneurship. “The importance and relevance ofengineering economic analyses is always emphasized when students discuss their projects withpracticing engineers. Without this interaction students sometimes consider economics to beirrelevant to design – a subject for business students,” noted by Archibald, Reuber, and Allison3.Figure 1: Engineering Economy: The course that is at the crossroads of business, engineering, and entrepreneurship.Engineering education literature has continuously shown that projects with industry can behelpful for

Conference Session

Ocean and Marine Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Clippinger P.E., U.S. Coast Guard Academy; Ronald Adrezin, U.S. Coast Guard Academy; Mary Shalane Regan, U.S. Coast Guard Academy

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Ocean and Marine

these rankthe laboratory component’s ability to contribute to the direct assessment of multiple studentoutcomes. Consistent with this, many programs seek ways to introduce such activities into theirprograms of study. As strong as these motivations are, programs may encounter the followingobstacles to creating additional laboratory components for a program of study: 1) Space constraints 2) Faculty member time constraints 3) Student scheduling constraints 4) Financial constraints on the purchase of laboratory equipmentEven if these constraints are satisfied partially or completely, there is still an opportunity costassociated with each of these constraints; a program that is able to re-purpose or build new spacefor a laboratory

Conference Session

Ocean and Marine Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Grimsley Michaeli P.E., Old Dominion University; Paul Moses; Gene Hou, Old Dominion University

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Ocean and Marine

response to theneeds of the maritime stakeholders from military, government and industry, Old DominionUniversity is expanding its faculty, research, curriculum, facilities infrastructure, and studentengagement programs.This paper discusses Old Dominion University’s distance learning curriculum for marineengineering education. This initiative is being carried out in response to industry and Navydemand to maintain a professional marine engineering workforce, such as reported by theNational Shipbuilding Research Program [1], and complements Old Dominion University’s highrate of success in distance learning and marine engineering education over the past 15 years.Prior to 2016, two marine engineering courses were developed for, and launched in, a

Conference Session

Industrial Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Terri M. Lynch-Caris, Kettering University; Letitia M. Pohl, University of Arkansas

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Diversity

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Industrial Engineering

, Human Factors, Ergonomics and Safety. Category 10 has the most relevanceto an ergonomics course, although as discussed earlier, some IE programs may combine topicsfrom Categories 10 and 11 in one course. There are 8-12 exam questions drawn from Category10 (7-11% of the FE Exam). The relationship between this list of topics and IE curricular contentwill be further discussed in the next section of this paper. 1. Mathematics: 6–9 questions 2. Engineering Sciences: 5–8 questions 3. Ethics and Professional Practice: 5–8 questions 4. Engineering Economics: 10–15 questions 5. Probability and Statistics: 10–15 questions 6. Modeling and Computations: 8–12 questions 7. Industrial Management: 8–12 questions

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nathalie Duval-Couetil, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Michael R. Ladisch, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Soohyun Yi, Purdue University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

startup. The vision for the course was to leveragethe experiences of a wide variety of faculty entrepreneurs that would inspire scientists how tomake an impact on the world through translation and commercialization of their research.Attention was given to developing a course that addressed the wide range of complexities andrealities associated with technology commercialization and entrpreneurship in a way thatdifferentiated it from other entrepreneurship offerings. These occur on two levels: 1) thedifferent nature of early-stage commercialization which is characterized by multi-year timelines,high levels of investment, and complex challenges related to commercialization strategies; and 2)the reality that involvement in entrepreneurship requires

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Gettens, Western New England University; Andrew Zimbroff, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Harlan E. Spotts Jr., Western New England University; Cameron Houser, 3 Day Startup; Alexis Taylor, 3 Day Startup; Mary G. Schoonmaker, Western New England University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

is contrasted with traditionalclassroom techniques. The assessment methodology and results are presented alongwith student reflection evidence.Program Goals The primary goals of the 3DS program are to teach students skills in the area ofentrepreneurship and to foster an innovative and entrepreneurial mindset on theuniversity campus. A number of outcomes are possible through the program both from astudent and a faculty/staff perspective (Figure 1). Figure 1: Potential outcomes from a 3DS event for both students and faculty/staff.Program Structure The program centered on a three day experiential learning activity starting on a Fridayat 4PM and continuing until Sunday night at around 8PM (Figure 2). The bulk of

Conference Session

Engineering Economy Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kellie Grasman, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Dan Cernusca, North Dakota State University

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Engineering Economy

sections weredelivered in a hybrid/buffet mode, though significant modifications to online content occurredfrom Fall 2013 to Fall 2015. A thorough discussion of the historic course structure, components,and preliminary implementation results may be found in a recent journal paper.5 A summary ofFall 2013 course components is presented here, followed by a description of modificationsimplemented for Fall 2015.Fall 2013 Instructional Design StrategiesThe Fall 2013 course components may be categorized as: 1. Online Resources a. WileyPLUS, the online learning environment associated with Principles of Engineering Economic Analysis 5e by White, Case and Pratt6, consisting of a digital copy of the text as well as ungraded

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca Komarek, University of Colorado, Boulder; Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder; Daria A. Kotys-Schwartz, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

opportunities for improvement inreaching goals. The program received good feedback on its pitch practice support in particular.Suggested improvements for future Catalyze CU programing included better development ofbusiness and financial acumen, a stronger effort to involve the local entrepreneurial community,and an improved effort in teaching participating teams how to assess their own projects.IntroductionIn 2015, the White House opened its doors for the first ever White House Demo Day, invitingentrepreneurs from across the country to demonstrate their innovations and share their startupstories.1 Formal entrepreneurship programs at U.S. institutions of higher education havequadrupled from 1975-2006.2 Engineering educators from across the county have

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland - Eastern Shore; Abbas H. Diab, University of Maryland - Eastern Shore; Christopher E. Hartman, University of Maryland - Eastern Shore; Lei Zhang, University of Maryland - Eastern Shore; Madhumi Mitra Ph.D., University of Maryland - Eastern Shore; Yakov Pachepsky, USDA-ARS; Rakesh Joshi

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Biological & Agricultural

with students have providedanecdotal evidence of positive learning outcomes. Formal assessments has been undertaken todocument assessment of academic, life-skills, and civic responsibility outcomes of the studentengagement with the project.1.0 IntroductionAt University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) efforts to develop autonomous robotic boatplatforms have been ongoing for the past few years [1-3]. These efforts were largely funded byMaryland Space Grant Consortium and NASA to promote design and experiential learningendeavors of undergraduate students at UMES in multidisciplinary team settings that parallelsimilar undertakings in the real-world. Collaboration among engineering and environmentalsciences faculty also resulted in providing

Conference Session

Industrial Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Wilck, United States Air Force Academy; Paul J. Kauffmann P.E., East Carolina University; Paul C. Lynch, Penn State University - Erie

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Industrial Engineering

. Government.AbstractThe research objective of this paper is to evaluate predictors of success for a quality controlcourse for undergraduate engineering majors at East Carolina University. The 37 predictorsincluded demographic data (e.g., age, gender, race, academic major), records of success (e.g.,incoming GPA, performance in prerequisite courses, time between prerequisite courses and thequality control course), and additional course indicators (e.g., class time of day, studentattendance, performance on Test 1 versus overall). This quality control course is evaluated overa three year period with five offerings (sections) by the same instructor for 127 students. Theresults indicate that the time between the prerequisite course and the quality control course is

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy J. Jacobs, Texas A&M University; Charles E. Baukal Jr. P.E., John Zink Co. LLC

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College Industry Partnerships

in engineering,including for example: supporting professional development courses [1], motivating the ever-changing purpose of an engineer [2], offering professional certification [3, 4], providingopportunities to enhance leadership skills, particularly among women, of early career faculty(and presumably industry engineers) [5], developing important industry-oriented course contentalongside faculty [6], establishing an identity for professionals in a given field [7], continuing topromote the accessibility of engineering profession to women [8], and improving students’collegiate experiences [9]. Some organizations are actively involved in publishing papers andjournals (i.e., knowledge dissemination), developing and enforcing codes and

Conference Session

Engineering Management Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Hilal-Alnaqbi , United Arab Emirates University; Sangarappillai Sivaloganathan, United Arab Emirates University

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Diversity

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Engineering Management

courses in the MEM, chosen case studiesand their analyses and presentations and engagement in a team project. Out of thesethe first two were assessed on a formative basis. The team project and submitted caseanalysis were assessed on a summative basis. A table showing sample projects ispresented. Feedback obtained from a sample of the two past student cohorts indicatesthe effectiveness of the method.1 Introduction Capstones are integrative learning experiences near the end of a curriculum thatenhance student learning through reflection, application, and synthesis of previouslygained knowledge and skills throughout the program [1]. These gained knowledgeand skills allow the students to make valuable connections between theory they havelearnt and

Conference Session

New Engineering Educators Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura D Hahn, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Chris Migotsky, University of Illinois

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New Engineering Educators

from the model in Buskit et al.:1. A pre-observation meeting with the Collins Scholar and two observers.2. The observation itself, often videotaped.3. Observer debriefing: The two observers discuss and write up a summary of their findings.4. Self-reflection: The Collins Scholar is invited to watch the video, and writes a self- Page 26.789.2 analysis of the class session.5. A post-observation meeting to discuss the class observed, the participants’ impressions, and strategies for continued improvement.The findings from Brinko’s review of the literature on the effectiveness of peer feedback haveframed and guided the way we train our observers

Conference Session

Ocean and Marine Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert H. Mayer Jr., U.S. Naval Academy; Angela Schedel, U.S. Naval Academy

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Diversity

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Ocean and Marine

, avariety of ‘E-Hex’ blocks which enclose thermal energy units of different BTU capacity and,thus, vary in weight from 10-18 kips. Finally, both the base and roof of the hexitat are to beconstructed of slightly heavier composites, each 1/2-ft thick weighing 1.0 kip per H/A. Besidesweight variations, each type construction unit (C/U) differs in its thermal conductivity andprocurement cost - critical design information known initially only to each team’s ThermalEngineer and Project Manager, respectively. A summary of the weights and characteristics ofeach C/U is shown in Table 1. Table 1. Principal Characteristics of Each Type Construction Unit Unit Properties P-Hex T-Hex 1/2-Hex A-Hex E-Hex Base Roof

Conference Session

Industrial Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

MD B. Sarder, University of Southern Mississippi

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Diversity

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Industrial Engineering

popularexpression, used to depict the methodology of creating and after a standard method for doing thingsthat various associations can utilize. Best practices are inherent part of education that representsthe association and importance distinguished in instructive examination. They add special featuresinto the educational module by creating speculation and critical thinking abilities through joiningand dynamic learning [1].Grover J. Whitehurst, as assistant secretary for Educational Research and Improvement at the U.S.Department of Education, defined evidence-based education as “the integration of professionalwisdom with the best available empirical evidence in making decisions about how to deliverinstruction.” [2]. Thomas L. Friedman, author of The World

Conference Session

New Engineering Educators Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vishwas Narayan Bedekar, Middle Tennessee State University; Ahad S. Nasab, Middle Tennessee State University; Walter W. Boles, Middle Tennessee State University

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New Engineering Educators

modern technology, course redesign, grade distributions, andpedagogical techniques. The authors also report improved student evaluations and performancedata, and correlate them to the continually improved teaching practices adopted by a new facultymember, who was mentored by a senior faculty member and the department chair. Thepercentage of DFW grades earned by students were improved from 60% for Fall 2013 to 24% inSpring 2014 and further to 8% in Summer 2014. The midsemester feedback and suggestionsreceived from the students are also presented in this paper. The outcomes of this study over aperiod of three semesters emphasize: (1) connecting early with students, (2) using adequatemodern technology to assist classroom teaching, (3) giving timely

Conference Session

Engineering Management Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kate D. Abel, Stevens Institute of Technology (SES); Eric Specking, University of Arkansas

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Engineering Management

of the Most Popular on Campus?AbstractTraditionally, less than 1% of all American college students in any degree level studyabroad, but study abroad became very popular at Stevens Institute of Technology in2013.5 In 2013, the Engineering Management Program at Stevens instituted a new studyabroad program which was reported about generally in an article presented at the 2013ASEE Conference9. The Engineering Management Study Abroad program consisted of atwo-week intensive Stevens course, taught by a Stevens professor in Italy. To furtherenhance the experience, students from the University of Mexico, Guadalajara and theUniversity of Naples also participated in the 2013 course. It ended up being one of themost popular study

Conference Session

Continuing Professional Development Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Reeping, Ohio Northern University; Kenneth Reid, Ohio Northern University; John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University

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Continuing Professional Development

place the teachersin the learner's role, where they will be introduced to STEM through modules developed byengineering students.Distance education can be successful on a small scale if the six core elements of the teachersupport system are considered (Figure 1). This model is intended for the development of astudent support system--adapted for teachers. In this case, paying particular attention toflexibility and differentiating the management of services will be imperative if the modules wereimplemented elsewhere 7. Teacher Support Cohort Scale Characteristics System Course or Program

Conference Session

Nuclear and Radiological Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bryndol A. Sones, United States Military Academy

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Nuclear and Radiological

Curriculum is shown in Figure1, and Figure 2 offers an accompanying legend with course titles. Figure 1 showsthe default sequencing of the required courses by year where the unshadedcourses represent the common core courses, and the shaded courses represent therequired courses for the NE Major. For those courses in the NE Major, those withthe prefix “NE” or “PH” are taught in our department, and the others shown initalics are taught outside of this department, e.g., EE, ME, MC, and MA whichrepresent courses in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civilengineering, and mathematics, respectively. Two points are important tohighlight from this NE curriculum review. First, there are more credit hours togeneral education (54.0) than there are

Conference Session

Flipped Electrical and Computer Engineering Classrooms 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven G Northrup, Western New England University; John J. Burke P.E., Western New England University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 A Hybrid Approach to a Flipped Classroom for an Introductory Circuits Course for all Engineering MajorsAbstract:The use of technology that allows students to view lectures or concept modules outside theclassroom has become popular in recent years. The most straightforward and accepted definitionof a flipped-classroom was given by Lage, Platt, and Treglia “Inverting the classroom means thatevents that have traditionally taken place inside the classroom now take place outside theclassroom and vice versa”1. While many professors and instructors have taken the approach tocompletely flip the classroom, where the lectures are recorded and the classroom activities arepractice

Conference Session

Ocean and Marine Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert W. Whalin, Jackson State University

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Diversity

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Ocean and Marine

Department Chair, choose either a thesis option (24 semester hoursplus a six hour Thesis), a project option (27 semester hours plus a three hour Project) or a courseonly option (36 semester hours). All options require an oral examination which is a Thesisdefense, a Project defense or a coursework exam respectively.There are approximately thirteen universities with MS and/or ME degree programs, [1] and [2],in Coastal and/or Ocean Engineering. Only one has the word Coastal in the title (MS and ME inCoastal and Ocean Engineering at the University of Florida). The University of North Floridahas a MS Civil Engineering degree with a major in Coastal Engineering. A number ofuniversities have MS or ME and PhD programs that have a specialty in Coastal

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bill D Carroll P.E., University of Texas, Arlington; Bob P. Weems, University of Texas, Arlington; Bahram Khalili, University of Texas, Arlington

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Engineering Ethics

at Austin. He is a Fellow of the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and a licensed professional engineer in Texas and Alabama. Carroll has co-authored two textbooks, a tutorial book, and numerous papers and technical reports. He has received an American Society for Engineering Education Outstanding Young Faculty Award, two National Aeronautics and Space Administration Technology Innovation Awards, and three IEEE Computer Society Service Awards. He is an IEEE Computer Society Golden Core Member and a recipient of the IEEE Third Millennium Medal. Carroll served as Dean of the College of Engineering at UTA from January 1, 2000 to August 31, 2011. During his service as dean, the

Conference Session

Ocean and Marine Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Delorme, Stevens Institute of Technology (SES); Michael Giglia; Ethan Hayon; Joseph Huyett; Donald Montemarano; Mark Siembab

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Diversity

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Ocean and Marine

some basic information on the search area, the teams then moveforward with a process that essentially only had two constraints: 1) the relatively short period oftime of eight months from problem statement to demonstration and, 2) each team received amaximum of $15,000 for developing their solution. The role of the advisor was to keep theproject moving forward, but not to give direction or to provide solutions.The ProcessThe description of the project was provided by the project sponsor: “The Office of the Secretaryof Defense, Rapid Reaction Technology Office (RRTO) is sponsoring a student design, build,and demonstrate project to explore how effectively motivated, intelligent persons with just ageneral background in engineering (role filled by

Conference Session

Cooperative & Experiential Education Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nichole Ramirez, Purdue University; Joyce B. Main, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

education (co-op) participation have been welldocumented; however, they have focused primarily on grade point averages (GPA) and careeroutcomes. Previous work on predictors of participation shows no significant differences bygender in the aggregate, but there are significant differences by ethnicity and major. One reasonstudents may not participate in co-op is the perception of increased time to graduation; however,other benefits may outweigh the perceived limitations. This research furthers the literature byexamining academic outcomes not previously considered, such as persistence in engineering andtime to graduation. The work aims to answer the following questions: 1) what are the academicoutcomes of co-op participation, and 2) focusing on