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Real-Time and Embedded Systems Education

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2002 Annual Conference

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Milan Soklic

Session 1420 Laboratory for Real-Time and Embedded Systems Milan E. Soklic, Ph.D. Software & Electrical Engineering Department Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ msoklic@monmouth.eduAbstractThis article discusses the design and implementation of laboratory equipment suitable forteaching and research in the area of embedded and real-time systems.Basic characteristics of real-time systems are that they are embedded and inherently concurrent.Being embedded implies that interfaces of software modules

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Assessment and Its Implications in IE

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2002 Annual Conference

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Mary Anderson-Rowland

! Page 7.1018.7 Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2002, American Society for Engineering EducationReferences 1. “User-friendly Handbook for Project Evaluation: Science, Mathematics, Engineering and Technology Education,” National Science Foundation, Directorate for Education and Human Resources and Division of Research, Evaluation and Communication, NSF 93-152 (Reprinted 6/97). 2. Walpole, Ronald E., and Myers, Raymond H., Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Scientists, Third Edition, Macmillan Publishing Company, New York, 1985. 3. Secola, Patricia M.; Smiley, Bettie A.; Anderson-Rowland, Mary R.; and

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A Potpourri of Innovations in Physics

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2002 Annual Conference

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Warren Turner; Glenn Ellis

constant acceleration equations for solving kinematics problems. While studentsmay learn to solve problems more quickly through the application of constant accelerationequations, we feel that their understanding of motion—particularly the general case in whichacceleration may vary with time—does not match the richer learning experience offered bygraphical analysis. A graphical analysis approach allows students to visualize motion whileworking more directly with fundamental principles. Graphical analysis also takes greateradvantage of advances in laboratory technology, including real-time data collection using motiondetectors (an ideal tool for measuring, viewing and manipulating motion graphs for motion withconstant or time-varying acceleration

Conference Session

Web Based Laboratories and Classes

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2002 Annual Conference

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Marjorie Davis

engineering classes in the same traditional manner: theprofessor masters all the knowledge, assigns readings and homework, and spends the class timereciting the knowledge, working problems, and/or fostering discussion. The teacher serves as thefocal point for student learning, and his or her role in the classroom is that of dispenser ofknowledge and arbiter of conceptual disputes. The teaching-learning model could be describedas a wagon-wheel or star model, with all students (S) oriented to and dependent upon theprofessor (P) as the source of information and interactions. Figure 1, Teacher-Centered Learning ModelIn the traditional model, students see themselves as the recipients of knowledge. Their role is tolisten

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New MET Course Development

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2002 Annual Conference

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Gregory Coe; Vladimir Sheyman; Mulchand Rathod

Session 3448 DEVELOPMENT OF A WHEEL STOP MECHANISM FOR A WHEEL ALIGNMENT MACHINE Vladimir Sheyman, Mulchand S. Rathod, Greg D. Coe Division of Engineering Technology Wayne State University Detroit, MI. 48202 Tel: (313) 577-0800; Fax: (313) 577-1781 E-mail: rathod@et.eng.wayne.eduSUMMARY one. It does not stand in a deep pit of the assembly plant floor. This wheel alignment

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Classroom Innovations

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2002 Annual Conference

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Rachel Shinn

] Colorado State University, URL http://www.colorado.edu/ASEN/ASEN_SOPH/ASEN2004/EL3.1.html and URL http://www.colorado.edu/ASEN/ASEN_SOPH/ASEN2004/EL4.1.htmlDR. RACHEL SHINNDr. Rachel Shinn is an assistant professor of Aerospace Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University inPrescott, AZ. She received her PhD in Applied Mathematics at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena,California. Before beginning her teaching career, she spent five years in the space industry, at Hughes Aircraft Co.(currently Boeing), working as a spacecraft systems engineer, with a specialty in spacecraft attitude dynamics.DR. RONALD MADLERDr. Ronald Madler is an associate professor and chair of Aerospace Engineering at Embry-Riddle AeronauticalUniversity

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Web Systems and Web Services

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2002 Annual Conference

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John Ristroph

, Joseph S., Joey F. George, and Jeffrey A. Hoffer, Essentials of Systems Analysis and Design, PrenticeHall, Upper Saddle River, NJ, 2001. BiographyDr. John H. Ristroph is a Professor of Engineering and Technology Management and a registered professional engi-neer in Louisiana. His B.S. and M.S. are from LSU, and his Ph.D. is from VPI&SU, all in industrial engineering. Hehas been active in the information systems area as an analyst, teacher, and researcher for over thirty years. Appendix: Example Illustrating DBMS Functions Employees of a company work on ma ny projects for different clients, and it is necessaryto track the number of hours that each employee works and

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Student Teams and Active Learning

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2002 Annual Conference

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Alice Agogino; Ann McKenna

“Proceedings of the 2002 American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2002, American Society for Engineering Education”various levels of abstraction of lever and pulley devices through simulations, and textual andmathematical explanations. In addition, the learning environment presents problem-solvingsituations where the concepts can be applied. More information on the simple machines modulecan be found in McKenna & Agogino (1998)4 . The idea of using grounded, reality-basedproblems has been researched by the Cognition and Technology Group at Vanderbilt13. TheVanderbilt group, through the Jasper series, found that using ‘real-life’ engaging problems led tostudent understanding of

Conference Session

Innovative Lab and Hands-on Projects

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Anant Kukreti

August 2000. He has won numerous teaching awards, which includethe Burlington Northern Foundation Teaching Award, Regents Award for Superior Teaching, ASEE MidwestSection Outstanding Teaching Award, and the ASEE Fluke Corporation Award for Innovation in LaboratoryInstruction. At University of Oklahoma he also received the David Ross Boyd Professorship.MUSHARRAF ZAMANMusharraf Zaman is a Professor of Civil Engineering and Environmental Science at the University of Oklahoma(OU). Since joining OU in 1982, he has taught a large number (18) of courses, and has introduced six new graduatecourses. His teaching contributions have been recognized by the ASEE through its Midwest Section OutstandingTeaching Award and the Agilent Technologies Award for

Conference Session

Computer Based Measurements

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2002 Annual Conference

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Steven Widmer; Jan Lugowski

found that the problem-based approach to the laboratory experiments made itpossible to provide students with real-life experiences within the time and other constraints of acourse. Both students and instructor benefit from this approach, which is pedagogicallypragmatic and allows students to be exposed to the industrial practice.It is important to remember where the class fits in its engineering technology curriculum. Wehave to look at the prerequisites for each class, and what are the expected outcomes.Furthermore, to what extent the students will be expected to use their skills in subsequent classesor in industry. The detailed instructions provided require students to complete specificassignments. Students were expected to solve problems as

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade Outside of Class

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Manoj Patankar

as well as negatively affect one’s productivity. The positive factors are (a) 5-yearplan, (b) mentor(s), (c) external grants, and (d) graduate assistants. The negative factors are (a)organizational instability and (b) fluctuating teaching assignment.IntroductionThis paper is a personal opinion piece, based on my experience, aimed at helping new faculty inengineering and technology sectors better prepare themselves to succeed on the tenure track. Myexperience is primarily at an aviation program within a comprehensive public university.Aviation programs are typically administered under one of three colleges: engineering, business,or applied sciences & arts. In my case, the program was originally administered by engineering,then moved to

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in E/M ET

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2002 Annual Conference

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Jerry Samples

Page 7.1187.1Classroom"1, Heather W. Hackman provided a thought piece about power and its tie to the Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright Ó 2002, American Society for Engineering Educationclassroom. What is it that teachers are allowed to do? What should they be doing? How canthey harness this power, or give it up to make learning more acceptable to the students? Thequestions beg the answer: Be a leader!The word "lead" slips into Jim Stice's piece, "Habits of Highly Effective Teachers" 2; however, itis doubtful that it was a slip. Along with "lead" were other "leadership" words and phrases likerespect, motivate, honesty, dedication, passion

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Computers in Education Poster Session

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2002 Annual Conference

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Roger Lee; Rafic Bachnak

easy way to convert M-files to stand-aloneapplications, the programmer should be aware that it has some major limitations.Bibliography1. The MATLAB Compiler User’s Guide Version 2.1 (264 pages)2. The MATLAB C Math Library User’s Guide Version 2.1 (332 pages)3. The MATLAB C Math Library Reference Version 2.1 (429 pages)4. The MATLAB C/C++ Graphics Library Version 2.0 (52 pages)BiographyRAFIC BACHNAKRafic (Ray) Bachnak is an Associate Professor of Engineering Technology at Texas A&MUniversity-Corpus Christi. He received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical andComputer Engineering from Ohio University in 1983, 1984, and 1989, respectively. Dr. Bachnakwas previously on the faculty of Franklin University and Northwestern

Conference Session

Effective Energy Laboratory Ideas

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2002 Annual Conference

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Xiaoguang Yang; Chika Nwankpa; Anthony Madonna; Karen Miu

, Leningrad, U.S.S.R., and the Ph.D. degree from the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, IllinoisInstitute of Technology, Chicago, in 1986 and 1990, respectively. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Electrical andComputer Engineering Department, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA.XIAOGUANG YANG received his B.S. and M.S. from XJTU, P.R. China, in 1994, and 1997, and his second M.S. degreefrom NTU, Singapore, in 1999. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department,Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA. Page 7.606.9ANTHONY MADONNA is currently a sophomore in the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2002 Annual Conference

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Robert Kimmel

Faculty.Phoenix, AZ: Oryx Press.7. Nilson, Linda B. 1998. Teaching at Its Best: A Research-Based Resource for College Instructors. Bolton, MA:Anker Publishing.ROBERT M. KIMMEL joined the faculty of the Packaging Science Department at Clemson University in 1999 aftermore than thirty years experience in a variety of technical and marketing positions with a major supplier of resinsand films to the packaging industry. He received his Sc.D. in Materials Engineering from the Massachusetts Instituteof Technology. Page 7.1220.6 Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright

Conference Session

Manufacturing Education and Outreach

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2002 Annual Conference

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Sarah Leach

“big picture”. Other students may have a clear understanding of the specificstructure they are working in, without an appreciation for the variety of manufacturingorganizations that exist. In order to help students learn, it is important for the instructor to assessthe knowledge and viewpoints of the students, in so that the course material can be presented in away that is perceived as relevant.1 Harold T. Amrine, John A. Ritchey, Colin L. Moodie, and Joseph F. Kmec, Manufacturing Organization andManagement, Prentice Hall, 1993.SARAH E. LEACH, P.E.An Assistant Prof. of Mechanical Engineering Technology for Purdue since 1999, Sarah received a B.E. inMechanical Eng. from Vanderbilt University and an M.S. in Materials Science and Eng. from the

Conference Session

Advancing Thermal Science Education

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2002 Annual Conference

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Lang Wah Lee; Tamer Ceylan

arteries and veins is related to the study of fluidproperties, hydrostatics, pressure variation in accelerating fluids, pipe flow, and piping networks.The approach resulted in a higher level of interest and motivation, a better comprehension of thesubject matter, and a higher overall satisfaction with the class.I. IntroductionIn the new millennium, engineering faculty face many challenges. One of the main challenges is todevelop new curricula and pedagogy to meet the rapid development in technology. Across the country,considerable efforts have been made in recent years to make the teaching/learning of fluid mechanicsmore relevant and interesting to students. These efforts can be divided into the following fourcategories: (a) development of short

Conference Session

Undergraduate Research and New Directions

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Daphne Chang

Enhancing Learning Experience with Dynamic Animation Timothy Chang1 and Daphne Chang21 Dept. of Electrical & Computer Engineering, New Jersey Institute of Technology, NJ 071022 Counseling Department, Passaic County Community College, NJ 07505Keywords: Animation, Simulink, Dynamic System, Control Abstract: This paper reports on the use of dynamic animation to enhance learning and interest for a senior level course on system analysis. This course includes analytic methods from both frequency and time domains with emphasis on real world problems. Ansim, the freely available Mathworks animation toolbox, was chosen because it works seamlessly with

Conference Session

ECE Laboratory Development and Innovations

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Ralph Tanner

Session ____ UNDERGRADUATE EXPERIMENTS WITH MOBILE ROBOTS R. Tanner, W. Mitchell, M.Z. Atashbar, and D.A. Miller Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI 49008 This paper details an independent undergraduate research project centered around using aRug Warrior ™ mobile robot for several types of experiments. The Rug Warrior™ is a mobilerobot platform developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology by Joseph Jones, AnitaFlynn, and Bruce Seiger and marketed by AK Peters Publishers. This paper includes adescription of the

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Samir Moujaes

usually prepares with some guidance also will include an estimate of the paybackperiod for using this technology. A simple payback period is applied, as the estimate ofhow electricity prices in our area maybe moving is anybody’s guess. Of the study will tryto use an averaged installed price of the technology as the customer usually has notdecided which technology exactly to use. It is to be noted that in all our reporting weadvise the customer (whose getting this service for free from NP) that they need tocontact an engineering firm eventually to make sure what is exactly promised as far assavings and initial costs. For that particular hotel it was estimated that the total designcooling load for the hotel guest tower was approximately 1000 tons

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TYCD 2002 Lower Division Initiatives

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Joseph Cecere

Degree Programs (2000), 2) The AccreditationBoard for Engineering and Technology (ABET), criteria for accrediting EngineeringTechnology Programs (2000), and 3) The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC),Collegiate Construction Education Directory (1992). A breakdown showing the applicationof each accreditation criteria is shown in the chart below: Category ACCE ABET AGC General Education Socio-humanistic Topics X Communications X X X Mathematics and Science Math X X X

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Instrumentation Poster Session

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Puttiphong Jaroonsrisphan

Web-Based Distance Experiments for Real Time Control Timothy Chang and Puttiphong Jaroonsiriphan Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering New Jersey Institute of Technology, 07102Keywords: Web Experiment, Real Time Control, Telepresence Abstract: This work focuses on the design and implementation of web- experiments based on the LabVIEW/Datasocket approach to enhance streaming of live data as well as to facilitate the interaction among the various system modules such as PC platform, digital signal processor board, client/server interface, and the experimental hardware. Besides the

Conference Session

Cross-Section of Construction Education

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Joseph Cecere

process.Penn State Harrisburg’s Structural Design & Construction Engineering Technology (SDCET) capstone courseis separated into two sections so students can focus in either structural design or construction management. Thesections stress their specialized area while still integrating elements of the other area. The four credit-hour coursebegins in the last seven and one-half weeks of the fall semester for one credit, and continues in the spring forthree credits. The fall syllabus for the construction management option includes teams of students each forming afirm, dealing with organizational structures and personnel responsibilities, a marketing plan, company portfolioand potential client interview. The course continues in the spring with pre

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Venkataramanan Mandakolathur; Malur Srinivasan

journals and conferences. He has over thirty-five years experience in teaching mechanical engineeringcourses.Venkataramanan Mandakolathur graduated from Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas with a Master of EngineeringScience degree in mechanical engineering in 2000. He is presently employed by Trilogy Systems Corporation inHouston, Texas.Acknowledgement:This work was performed with financial support provided by the Texas Higher EducationCoordinating Board under the Advanced Technology Program-1999. Page 7.1031.6