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DEED Poster Session

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Josue Njock-Libii

Session 1725 Integration of design in the engineering core: Teaching engineering science courses with design in mind. Josué Njock Libii Engineering Department Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805-1499 USAFor more than twelve years, design has been successfully integrated into two, erstwhile, lecturecourses in the ME curriculum of Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne. The coursesare Fluid Mechanics (a required course) and Vibration Analysis (a technical elective

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Integrating Taxes, Law, & Business

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Dennis Kulonda

compared on the basis of pre-tax cash flows and students gain no appreciation for the factthat virtually all real world comparisons must be performed on an after-tax basis. They alsoencounter financial statements that they have difficulty interpreting, as they have not learned theaccounting concepts that underlie their development. In the past decade, accounting standardshave required that Cash Flow Statements accompany SEC filings and annual reports.Encouraged by their familiarity with the term “cash flow”, students who attempt to interpretthese are in for a rude awakening. The construction of the cash flow statement bears littleresemblance to what they have learned. The problem lies with the fact that cash flow statementsdevelop historical

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Engineering Ethics Paper Session

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2004 Annual Conference

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Seetha Veeraghanta; Janice Frost

Integrating Sustainability Within Ethics Discourse: A Freshmen Perspective Seetha V. Veeraghanta, Janice W. Frost University of Utah, Undergraduate Studies ProgramAbstractRecently, engineering academia has recognized the importance of including ethics and the conceptof sustainability into the curriculum. This development is evidenced in the ABET guidelines, viz.,“…engineering standards and realistic constraints - economic, environmental, sustainability,ethical, health and safety, social and economic” [1].In this paper, we present the argument that incorporating theories and concepts of global resourcesustainability into a discussion of ethics enables a first-year student to comprehend

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Engineering Ethics Paper Session

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

George Catalano

Paper No. 2004-1198 Integrating Ethics into the Freshman Year Engineering Experience Dr. George D. Catalano Department of Mechanical Engineering State University of New York at Binghamton Abstract Various attempts are described in an effort to integrate ethics into the freshmanyear engineering classes. The attempts include formal lectures on moral reasoningtheories, ethics focused videos/DVDs, environmentally focused design projects, designprojects that force students to consider societal and global issues. A somewhat differenttype of design project, Compassion Practicum, is also

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Manufacturing Laboratory Experience

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Can Saygin

learning within the scope of integrated manufacturing concept and theirlaboratory requirements are discussed. A sample project is described in order to highlight theoverall approach.IntroductionThe rapid growth of information technologies that has provided public access to a vast assemblyof educational resources and learning opportunities has transformed the capacity of highereducation to deliver educational and training programs to learners of different age groups. Page 9.56.1Increased enrollment of adult learners who demand an education using these new information “Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education

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Engineering/Education Collaborators

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2004 Annual Conference

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Norma Velasquez-Bryant; Gokhan Pekhan; Ahmad Itani; Pamela Cantrell

school classroom: Key elements in developing effective design challenges. Journal of Learning Sciences. 2002;9:299-327.20. Chandrasekhar M, Phillips K, Litherland R, Barrow LH. Science interests and experiences for high school girls in a summer integrated program. In: National Association for Research in Science Teaching. Boston; 1999.21. Ferreira M. Ameliorating equity in science, mathematics, and engineering: A case study of an after-school science program. Equity and Excellence in Education. 2002;35:43-49.22. McKenna A, Agogino A. A Web-based instructional module for teaching middle school students engineering design with simple machines. Journal of Engineering Education. 1998;87:437-444.23

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Advances in Civil Engineering Education

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Matthew Dettman

facility. Several members of theengineering faculty began to research the best type of facility for the delivery of project / practicebased engineering education. Several universities were visited, photographed, and videotaped toprovide ideas in how to engage the students in engineering projects. An architectural firm withsignificant experience in university engineering laboratory buildings was hired to design thestructure. During this process, word came from the state legislature that only 50% of therequested budget would be funded. The decision was then made to include only those aspects ofthe building deemed most critical to the mission. The building centered on the programmaticstudent project rooms and the Integrated Applications Laboratory

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Undergraduate Research & New Directions

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2004 Annual Conference

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Timothy Walsh; Sean Pearson; Jeffrey Cotton; Jane Hall; Robert Caverly

current research being done by undergraduatesin silicon technology is being integrated into an EE electromagnetics course to provide a look ata contemporary technology. Information on obtaining course materials is provided.I. IntroductionSmart communications technology is currently implemented in a variety of applications rangingfrom smart antennas to wireless LANs. The current research in this area encompasses manyaspects of antenna, receiver and system design. Microelectronics technology is the only meansavailable to fit the ever-increasing amount of system functionality in an increasingly smallerphysical footprint. An understanding of microelectronics components for use in a mixed signalenvironment (analog, digital, RF) will be required for

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Maria M. Larrondo Petrie

assumed tobe interwoven across the curriculum. The capability and maturity of engineering students inthese areas are seldom formally assessed.This paper proposes an Engineering Education Capability Maturity Model designed to improvethe process of tracking, assessing and improving engineering students’ capabilities in these oftenneglected areas across their undergraduate years. The Engineering Education CapabilityMaturity Model is an adaptation of an integrated process improvement model used in softwaresystems engineering, called the Capability Maturity Model (CMM). Model-based processimprovement uses a model to guide the improvement of an organization’s processes and aims toincrease the capability of work processes. Process capability is the

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Elisa Linsky; Gunter Georgi

andsuch with these skills taken into consideration. 3. A course co-taught by a technical faculty member and a writing instructor: In thismodel, technical content is linked to the writing curriculum. For instance, in a GeneralChemistry course all the technical subject matter is explained and evaluated by a chemistryprofessor; all the writing instruction is handled by a writing professor. In this model, writing andchemistry each account for half of the curriculum. 4. Writing Consultants: The fourth option is the one we employ; writing instruction isembedded in an existing technical course and administered by a writing consultant, who tailorslessons and assignments to the coursework that already exists.Each of these instruction models

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Martha Cyr; Bonniejean Boettcher; Bree Carlson

. Page 9.757.3 Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineering EducationThe group discussion topics supported and expanded the teachers’ knowledge, and included anexplanation of engineering, the design process, and how engineering design fits into the MAcurriculum frameworks.The teachers completed one larger scale project during each of the two weeks of the workshop.These projects required an in depth use of the design process and allowed them to integrate theirsubject area (mathematics, science, or technology education) as they wished. Approximatelythree to four hours a day for three days was dedicated to each

Conference Session

Teamwork and Assessment

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

William Josephson; Nader Vahdat; K.C. Kwon

-solving techniques such as graphical integration, manualiteration and, in the case of stagewise operations, the plotting of equilibrium curves andoperating lines. Electronic calculators were not common in the classroom until the 1970s.At the dawn of the PC revolution (say 1980) a typical chemical engineering curriculum wouldinclude the following technical courses: Freshman Year – basic college mathematics (Calculus I & II), basic chemistry, basicphysics, an “introduction to engineering” course with instruction in engineering graphics, an“introduction to chemical engineering” course with small-scale case studies of what chemical Page

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Accreditation and Related Issues in ECE

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Victor Nelson

curriculum In developing the CCCE Report, it was essential that it go beyond the body of knowledge todiscuss the integration of engineering practice into the computer engineering curriculum.Coverage of knowledge units alone is not enough. Given that computer engineers are, first andforemost, engineers, any curriculum in computer engineering must exhibit an engineering ethos.This should permeate all years of the curriculum and do so in a consistent manner. Such an Page 9.332.4approach has the effect of introducing students to engineering (and in particular computerProceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education

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Innovative Curriculum and Outreach

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Elizabeth Eschenbach; Eileen Cashman

Introduction to Air Resources – Just In Time! Elizabeth A. Eschenbach and Eileen M. Cashman Environmental Resources Engineering Humboldt State UniversityAbstractThis paper describes one of four curriculum modules that are used in an introductoryenvironmental science and engineering course taught at Humboldt State University. ENGR 115:Introduction to Environmental Science and Engineering focuses on a resource approach toenvironmental management, with modules on air, land, water and energy resources.Blackboard® is used to assist in the course delivery. One of the course goals is to increaseconfidence in environmental engineering and

Conference Session

Promoting ET thru K-12 Projects

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Warren Hill

scientific process • Be well prepared for a rigorous college engineering or engineering technology curriculum • Understand, apply, analyze, and design technological systems • Select an appropriate technological system for a given task • Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of mathematics and their application to problem solving • Demonstrate effective communication of information in a variety of contexts • Demonstrate the skills necessary to work in teamsEven if a PLTW student decides that engineering or engineering technology is not an appropriatecareer choice for them, this is not a negative. It is much better for a student to make this choice inhigh school rather than

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Recruitment and Retention

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Elaine Craft

hasreached a new high.Using research on contextual learners, student retention, and the 21st Century workplace, a newcurriculum has been designed that focuses on an integrated, problem-based approach. Two majorinstructional components are completed: Technology Gateway and the first-year engineeringtechnology core, called the ET Core. Both curriculum components model the workplace throughthe use of industrial-type problems in the curriculum and student and faculty teams in theclassroom. The general education requirements of physics, mathematics and communications aretaught concurrently with technology in the context of solving workplace-related problems. TheET Core consists of eleven courses. The Technology Gateway serves as a pre

Conference Session

NASA Fellowship Program

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Sid Wang; Kenneth Roberts; Joseph Monroe; Ajit Kelkar; Devdas Pai

modules; use of research equipment or data; and the sophomore shadow program4. To promote the research preparedness of undergraduates by integrating discovery-based learning techniques throughout the MSET curricula5. To increase number of students going to graduate school through year-round research training and the sophomore shadow program6. To increase collaboration among research and teaching faculty7. To increase student and faculty exposure to NASA research8. To develop and effective partnership program among NC A&T State University, NASA Centers, industries, and community collegesObjectives:1. Enhance core-courses in the MSET curriculum though the development of portable learning modules, inspired by NASA-sponsored research.2

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Industrial Collaborations

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

William Ziegler

Session 3448 An Overview of Secondary School Engineering Outreach Programs - Including Details of a Multidisciplinary Outreach Program Based on Integrating Digital Photography, Digital Electronics, and Roller Coasters William L. Ziegler Associate Professor Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science Binghamton University State University of New York Binghamton, NY 13902-6000Abstract:Enrollments in post-secondary technology

Conference Session

Portable/Embedded Computing I

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2004 Annual Conference

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Jeffrey Tisa; Greg Garwood; Peter Jansson

1620 Undergraduate Research: Novel Integration of PDAs, GPS and Bar Code Scanner via an Embedded Visual Basic Program for a Utility Asset Management System Peter Mark Jansson, Jeffrey Tisa, Gregory Garwood Rowan UniversityAbstract Undergraduates in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department of RowanUniversity have undertaken innovative software research and system integration for the electric utilityclients of its Engineering Clinic Program. In this innovative classroom / laboratory course, theproblem students set out to solve was the development of an integrated

Conference Session

Leadership in the Curriculum

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2004 Annual Conference

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Robert Martinazzi; Jerry Samples; Andrew Rose

. Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright ©2004, American Society for Engineering EducationClose examination of a university or college’s technical curriculum, course textbooks, methodsof instruction, and laboratory experience quickly reveal the quality and adequacy of the varioustechnical programs. Student scores on national exams such as EIT/FE exam also speak of theeffectiveness of providing the students with the skills and abilities necessary to be technicallycompetent in their specialty.Upon completion of all graduation requirements, students are conferred with an appropriatedegree in their specific discipline. Students leave the university environment

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in MFG ET

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2004 Annual Conference

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Shawn Strong; Scott Amos; Richard Callahan

R&R studies and gage control allow students to integrate knowledgewith practical situations, strengthening needed skills in the process10.The basic Gage R&R study involves a few operators measuring a small number of parts severaltimes each.5 The study is designed to show how repeatable the measurements are when the gageis used by a number of operators. This type of analysis provides an excellent opportunity forstudents to practice and reinforce their knowledge. With common gaging devices such ascalipers or a micrometer and a few parts to measure, students can conduct a realistic Gage R&Rstudy as a part of the course.Understanding the Process and ProductBefore any quality control study begins a clear understanding should exist of

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Manufacturing Laboratory Experience

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Davis Charles; Tony Lin

Session 3263 Integration of Polymer Processing and Advanced Quality Assurance Courses - An Injection Molding Project using Design of Experiments Tony Lin, Charles C. Davis, Nanda K. Neethimangala Kettering University Flint, MI 48504AbstractKettering University is a co-op college for Engineering and Managerial Studies located in Flint,Michigan. Our students alternate terms of classroom/laboratory work with terms of workexperience with their corporate sponsors. Because of this unique education system, it

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Electrical ET

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

William Lehman; Muniyappa Venkatesha; Asad Yousuf

popularity and acceptance of computer networking have created a need toprovide students in Electronics Engineering Technology with a training coursebased on the aforementioned technology. Computer networking training can beintroduced as an integrated approach to traditional communication topics andcomputer networking. In an effort to introduce students to computer network-based communication, the Electronics Engineering program at Savannah StateUniversity and Savannah Technical College has developed a course in whichemphasis is directed towards a balanced curriculum that includes topics bothfrom traditional communication area and computer networking concepts.This paper includes the course outline and information for an innovativecomputer-networking

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Curriculum Development in Civil ET

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Nirmal Das

Session 2649 Use of Mathcad in Computing Beam Deflection by Conjugate Beam Method Nirmal K. Das Georgia Southern UniversityAbstractThe four-year, ABET-accredited Civil Engineering Technology curriculum at Georgia SouthernUniversity includes a required, junior-level course in Structural Analysis. One of the topicscovered is the conjugate beam method for computing slope and deflection at various points in abeam. The conjugate beam method is a geometric method and it relies only on the principles ofstatics. The usefulness of this method lies in its simplicity. The students

Conference Session

Minorities in Research

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Michel Reece; Carl White

Development of a New Integrated Student Agency toIncrease the Number of Minorities with Advanced Degrees in Engineering: ATMO Michel A. Reece, Carl White, Member, ASEE Center of Advanced Microwave Research and Applications (CAMRA), Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD, 21239, US ABSTRACTATMO which stands for Academic, Training and Career Management Office within theCenter of Advanced Microwave Research and Applications (CAMRA) is a new studentagency developed at Morgan State University (MSU) whose goal is to integrate researchand training into an academic curriculum to help increase the number of minorities toobtain advanced degrees

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Electrical ET

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Riggins; Bruce Mutter

(Proximity) Sensors detected obstructions. By emitting light that reflected from a surface back to the sensor, an obstruction could be found.After selecting the sensors, the team categorized, prioritized, and integrated thedevices. The sensors were categorized as planning, reactive, or feedback devices. Next, thesensors were prioritized to achieve multiple levels of redundancy. After participating in previouscompetitions the team witnessed a lack of redundancy built into most ground robotic vehicles.The Vasilius sensor design focused on providing the vehicle with human-like redundancy having Page 9.249.7sensors that

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Innovative Curriculum in ET

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Gregory Watkins

that an engineering technologist may see on the job. Preparingthe student to use these computer based tools should be an important part of ET curricula. Anumerical methods course, with the correct focus, can meet this need for today’s student.UNC Charlotte’s course “Applied Numerical Methods” has recently been updated to includeextensive work in Microsoft Excel and Matlab, two software packages commonly used bytoday’s practicing engineers. The course teaches the basic concepts of formulating engineeringproblems for computer solution. Each topic includes computer based assignments thatdemonstrate each program’s strengths and weaknesses in that area. Emphasis is placed onengineering applications from mechanical, civil, and electrical

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Curriculum Development in Civil ET

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

David Devine

be the right assignment fortechnology classes.Bibliography1. “Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Technology Programs,” ABET, Inc. November 2003, accessed online athttp://www.abet.org/images/Criteria/T001%2004-05%20TAC%20Criteria%2011-19-03.pdf.2. Nicklow, John W. (2000). “Technical Writing in an Undergraduate Design Course.” Proceedings of the 2000ASEE Conference.3. Carvill, Caroline, Susan L. Smith, Anneliese Watt, and Julia Williams. “Integrating Writing into TechnicalCourses: Steps toward Incorporating Communication Into the Engineering Classroom.” (2000) Proceedings of the2002 American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition.4. Harvey, Roberta, David Hutto, Kathryn Hollar, and Eric Constans. “Writing as a

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Leadership in the Curriculum

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Doug Schmucker, Trine University

AC 2004-297: LEADERSHIP THROUGH THE BACKDOOR: EXERCISES FORINDIVIDUALS AND TEAMSDoug Schmucker, Trine University Page 9.843.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2004 Session 3615 Leadership through the Back Door: Exercises for Individuals and Teams Douglas Schmucker Western Kentucky University Some say leaders are born. Others believe that they can be developed. In taking the latter perspective, this paper documents the creative integration of

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Curriculum Development in Civil ET

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Carmine Balascio

– and to count the homework problems as an important component of the final grade.Even for a relatively small 15-30 student class, which is a typical for EGTE 321 and two othercourses taught by the instructor, such a commitment requires a significant amount of time. Useof a PBL-type approach in conjunction with the LON-CAPA homework system in EGTE 321,not only helps to ensure that students get a substantial time-on-task component but also addresseseither directly or indirectly the other problems described in the list above.In what is conventionally envisioned as problem-based-learning (PBL), students work in smallgroups to understand and integrate key information by identifying, researching, and applyingconcepts and practices needed to solve