Conference Session

Novel Courses for ChEs

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Brian Dickson

business objectives and aview looking towards customer needs.This weakness in students from other universities represented an opportunity to makean early impact in these business subject areas with our own graduating students andthe main driver was seen as way of making sure that “our outputs” were meeting that“job ready” requirement and perhaps ahead of the competition from other universities.3.2 Business Management Practices (2nd year)This module looks at • How Firms Operate • Business Functions within the firm • An ‘Engineers’ Role in the Firm • Business Ethics • Managing People • Finance Management • Marketing Management • Operations and DistributionThe teaching practice here, is based on the use of an Open

Conference Session

Assessment Issues II

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Ramon Vasquez; Anand Sharma

led to thedevelopment of assessment tools and strategies package. These were adopted for common useby all programs with each one at liberty to modify or be selective about the recommendedmethods or tools. The package contained an outcomes assessment matrix, an assessmentstrategies matrix, and various custom-designed assessment forms for integrating ethics, oral andwritten reports, teamwork, peer evaluation, course/project evaluations, exit survey, alumnisurvey, employer survey, and internships. Felder and Brent11 have also reported on a strategy forintegrating program-level and course-level activities to fulfill the ABET criteria.Principal Drivers for ChangePeggy L. Maki12, Director of Assessment, AAHE, stated, “All too frequently higher

Conference Session

ABET Criterion 4 and Liberal Education

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

John Kraemer; Bijan Pashaie; David Probst

Engineering Physics Program. This left thirteen courses for thirty-nine hours ofliberal education. Although none of these thirteen courses are specified, we do recommend sixspecific courses for eighteen of the thirty-nine hours. The recommended courses are SC105Fundamentals of Oral Communication (Oral Expression), EN140 Rhetoric and Critical Thinking(Written Expression), PL204 Ethical Theory (Behavioral Systems), BS105 EnvironmentalBiology (Living Systems), EC215 Microeconomics (Economic Systems), and PS103 U.S.Political Systems (Political Systems). With UI450 Capstone Experience replacing the oldEP481 Capstone Design II course, twelve hours are satisfied leaving only thirty-six hours ofadditional liberal education. Although this is much more liberal

Conference Session

Recruitment and Retention

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Robin Sanders; John Favata; David Kukulka; David Barker

a technical career.Employment Skills Programs – Regularly scheduled programs are offered for participantsincluding such topics as Professional Business and Eating Etiquette, How to Network inthe Technical Job Search, as well as Writing Effective Resumes and Cover Letters,Career / Job Search and Interviewing to name a few. Special programs, such as anEtiquette Dinner where CSEMS students would be given the opportunity to interact withand learn from professionals are regularily organized.Other Programs - Financial Planning, Dressing for the interview, Etiquette during theinterview, What the first job is like, Entrepreneurship in the first job, How to get alongwith your boss (MBTI), Building professional networks, Public Speaking, Ethics in

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Maria M. Larrondo Petrie

Session Number: 1793 Towards An Engineering Education Capability Maturity Model María M. Larrondo Petrie, PhD College of Engineering, Florida Atlantic UniversityAbstractThere are many skills and capabilities considered crucial to an engineer. Colleges of engineeringand engineering accreditation boards have developed curricula and criteria that assess mastery ofthe requisite mathematical, scientific and engineering foundation. However, other critical skillsand capabilities, such as technical writing and oral communication skills, problem solving skills,interdisciplinary team collaboration skills, leadership skills, ethics and creativity are

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Andrew Wo; Pei-Fen Chang

disciplinebecomes necessary. Engineering faculty must become reasonably knowledgeable in writing,pedagogy, team dynamics, societal and global concerns, and professional ethics. Finally, future directions for designing a faculty development model to assure facultyinvolvement and to assume quality of accreditation processes are addressed at the end of thispaper. It is crucial to apply results to maintain a systematic process of continuousimprovement of program and to establish accreditation criteria to evaluate the effectivenessof institutions in Taiwan. With the partnerships of the interdisciplinary researchers, we wishto demonstrate how our focus on a faculty development program may result in an improvededucational environment for engineering education

Conference Session

Curricular Change Issues

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Gearold Johnson; Thomas Siller

that make up theelements of the engineering curriculum. Boundaries exist between the components that comprisethe engineering curriculum. These boundaries change, or move in response to the various callsfor curriculum change. Therefore it is important to not only define the boundary locations, butalso the contents within the boundaries. For example, if you asked engineering educators whatskills an engineering education should provide its graduates they would probably use words likegraduates should be well-grounded in analysis skills (problem solving capabilities); able tosynthesize (do engineering design); and have essential social skills including both written andoral communications, an understanding of ethics, teamwork, leadership, etc

Conference Session

Technological Literacy I

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Samuel Daniels; Bouzid Aliane; Jean Nocito-Gobel; Michael Collura

‚"Engineering Profession ‚"Introduction to ‚"Engineering Profession ‚"Engineering Design Engineering Disciplines ‚"Engineering Design ‚"Representation of ‚"Computing skills Process/Problem Solving Technical Information including e-mail, world ‚"Professionalism & ethics ‚"Estimation & wide web, word ‚"Structures (Bridges) Topics Approximation processing, spreadsheets, ‚"TechnicalCovered ‚"Dimensions presentation graphics and Communication (Solid ‚"Mechanics information access

Conference Session

International Engineering Education I

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Yuko Hoshino; Masakatsu Matsuishi; Wayne Sanders

teams to develop group activities and to complete assignments such as determiningdesign specifications, generating design concepts, evaluating and selecting final solutions, anddefining the detailed characteristics of the solution. With the e-Learning system, student groupscan meet and work anytime. Team members are no longer required to physically meet in a room tocomplete their assignments greatly reducing time required.Engineering ethics was incorporated into ED I and ED II in 2003. Students now survey the ethicalaspect of their design project to insure their designs are ethical. They also pay special attention tothe ethnicity of their design in their final reports for it affects receptivity of their designs in specificcultures(7).4. Present

Conference Session

Technological Literacy I

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Paul Predecki; Albert Rosa; George Edwards

such topics as “What should US policy be towards: Electricity”,“Petroleum”, “Automobiles”, “Global Warming”, “Mass Transit”, “The Internet”, or “NuclearEnergy”. Each group is required to produce a learned, 20-page, single-space, coherent policypaper that considers the scientific, technological, social, political, economic, legal, safety,environmental and ethical aspects of the issue. Each group must orally defend their position vis-à-vis other positions arrived at by other groups in a press conference type setting. Invited lecturesby local and national experts, as well as, other experts from across the faculty add realism to thecourse since they often express contradictory views. Enrollment is usually capped at about 90students and the course

Conference Session

Role of Professional Societies

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Dianne Dorland

expanded to the molecular level,societal impact must also address sustainability and the educational path has broadened bothtechnically as well as in ethics and business. Page 9.296.1 Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineering Education Chemicals & Energy Chemical Core Engineering Process

Conference Session

Engineers & Engineering Education in Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, and Turkey

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Hisham Abdulmallik Al-Shahabi

all thepracticing engineers in Bahrain.This is likely to be both an opportunity & a challenge. The opportunity will be in many formssuch as ensuring that only bona-fide engineers will be allowed to practice; that continuousprofessional development is actively pursued and that a code of ethics is strictly applied. Thechallenge will be institutional, from an engineering society to a regulatory body for engineeringpractice. High dependence on expatriate engineers will continue to be the case in the foreseeablefuture.World Trade Organisation (WTO) –Globalisation Page 9.547.4 “Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering

Conference Session

Student Teams & Active Learning

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard Bannerot

that described above for the sophomore class, thirty-five people were identifiedas “good” team players, and twenty-one, as “poor”.Therefore, for the four classes that totaled 214 students for which there was sufficientdata, sixty-four or thirty per cent were judged to be good team players and forty-three ortwenty percent were judged to be poor team players. The remaining 107 or fifty percentof the students were judged to be average team players. Table 1 summarizes thedemographic, personality, and personal data, and Table 2 summaries the questionnairedata from the four classes.ResultsThe total population is over two hundred (214), but the population of the “poor” teamplayers team is only 43 and only three of the five ethic categories have

Conference Session

Teaching Strategies in Graphics

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Mahmoud Ardebili; Ali Sadegh

mechanical engineer. Theseskills and areas of knowledge can be labeled together as product realization skills, seetable 1. Engineering graduates are marginally competent in some of the productrealization skills [2]. This is mainly due to the fact many of the concepts listed in thetable are introduced late in the curriculum (during senior level courses or at the capstoneprojects.) 1 Teamwork 2 Communication 3 Design for manufacture 4 CAD systems 5 Professional ethics 6 Creative thinking 7 Design for performance 8 Design for reliability 9

Conference Session

CE Body of Knowledge

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

R. Knox; K. Muraleetharan; G. Miller; D. Sabatini; Randall Kolar

to balance the political/social/ethical aspects of engineering projects, how toteach themselves (researching design solutions/new analysis skills), how to engage in higher level Page 9.167.2thinking skills (critical analysis of multiple design alternatives), how to self-assess (learning port- Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineering Educationfolios (13, 21)), and how to be effective leaders on projects.Sooner City’s web-based nature (41) facilitates distance learning and outside-of-class

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Programs

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Byron Newberry; James Farison

engineering specified (specific courses, specific areas,distribution, etc.)? 20 of 32 credits (4 math, 4 science, 3 humanities, 3 social science, 6 other) 19 of 44 courses (2 English/composition, 3 for. lang., 5 HSS, world culture, 9 math/sci) 18.5 of 36 credits (arts, humanities and social science, 10.5 math and science) 39 of 136 hrs (general studies) - math and science? 44 of 134 hrs (various general education courses in specific areas) - math & science? 54 of 129 hrs (specific courses in ethics, aesthetics, global, social + 15 hrs elective) 56 of 132 hrs (most specific courses, some electives in humanities, soc sci, arts) 56 of 137 hrs (specific courses) 57 of 133 hrs (specific

Conference Session

TC2K and Assessment

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Timothy Skvarenina

correct wire colors for single and three-phase power circuits.8. Design, connect, and operate basic relay control circuits.9. Program PLCs to accomplish basic control functions, and interface them to variable speed drives.10. Express experimental results and conclusions in concise, technically correct, written discussions with properlylabeled graphs.11. Identify ethical misbehavior or situations and suggest courses of action.12. Explain some international implications of the use of technology.Prerequisites by Topic:1. Vector algebra 5. Fourier Series2. Phasor representation of AC quantities 6. Energy, work, and power concepts3. Three phase balanced circuit analysis

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Programs: Look Ahead

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Jean-Pierre Delplanque; Joan Gosink

international work in the non-profit sector.4 Engineering talent isnot making sufficient contributions toward the solutions of major human needs such as access toclean water, nutrition, as well as health and education facilities. It is also important to sustainboth human systems and natural systems within an ethical framework which recognizes thedisproportionate impact of engineering and applied science in contemporary society.9 Indeed thesite for resource development is often within countries noted for autocratic or even dictatorialleadership where the public, and especially the poor have little impact on decisions related to Page 9.734.1land or

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2004 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Saeed M. Khan; Beverlee Kissick

is empirical evidence that bilingual people are more creative and productive onaverage. ScenarioTwo candidates have been interviewed for the same position. Both candidates are equallyqualified for the job. Action based on statementThe bilingual person is hired.1. Do you agree with the decision to hire the bilingual person? A. Strongly B. Agree C. Disagree D. Strongly Agree disagree2. If your answer to question number 1 is A or B, why do you agree?(Select the best answer)A. The hiring decision is good for business.B. It is the ethical thing to do.C. It helps bilingual people.D. It makes up for past inequities.3. If your answer to question number 1 is C or

Conference Session

ECE Laboratory Development & Innovations

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Luke Niiler; David Beams

), but Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineering Educationworse than these were widespread problems of logical organization. The typical narrative of areport was something like “We measured the frequency response of the first circuit, and here iswhat we got.” There was little or no description of procedure, theoretical background, orcomparison of results with expectations. There were even ethical problems in some reports. Asan example, one laboratory group submitted a report on the frequency response of passivenetworks in which they substituted results of circuit simulation for the required

Conference Session

State of the Art in Freshman Programs

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Steven Brandt; David Hansen; Steven Kuennen; Pamela Neal; Cary Fisher

2importance of engineering to the Air Force and associated ethical responsibilities were stressedalong the way.Course FrameworkThe course is centered on producing the rocket-glider artifact by the end of each semester. Theflying rocket-gliders are models which, under remote radio control, transition at the top of theirboost trajectory into gliders that attempt to make a soft landing on a designated site. Our six-student teams design, build, and fly a fully operational rocket-glider vehicle from scratch.Powered by a 3 second, 3.4 lb max thrust model rocket motor, most boost gliders are about 2 feetlong. Each boost glider has a set of control surfaces mounted with receiver-actuated servos.Flights last from 2 seconds (for an aerodynamically unstable

Conference Session

Innovations in Systems Engineering Education

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Turner Stuart; Cary Fisher; Jason Bartolomei

graduates to be Air Force officers who: 1. Possess breadth of integrated, fundamental knowledge in the basic sciences, engineering, humanities, and social sciences; and depth of knowledge in the selected option sequence. 2. Can communicate effectively. 3. Can work effectively with others. 4. Are independent thinkers and learners. 5. Can apply their knowledge and skills to solve Air Force engineering problems, both well- and ill- defined. 6. Know and practice their ethical and professional responsibilities as embodied in the United States Air Force core values.Our ABET Criterion 3. Program Outcomes will require each systems engineering graduate todemonstrate satisfactory

Conference Session

IS and IT Education

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Sandra Gorka; Reza Kamali; Jacob Miller; Han Reichgelt; Eydie Lawson; Barry Lunt; Joseph Ekstrom

one way of defining an IT curriculum for all IT17 Ethics programs across the nation. The topic areas with18 Embedded systems high rankings indicates a strong number of19 Holistic mentions for the Core Courses, and indicates to20 Information content these authors that all IT programs should consist21 Social factors of at least one course in at least the top 4 of these22 System administration areas. It is these topics, in combination, that23 General education define the

Conference Session

K-12, Teamwork, Project-Based Scale Models

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Adnan Javed; Fazil Najafi

enthusiasm, and higherstandards of motivation and work ethics to serve the community better. Licensure Page 9.1016.1is the mark of a professional. It demonstrates accomplishment of the highstandards of professionalism to which the engineering profession subscribes. The “Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright  2004, American Society for Engineering Education”Sarasota County has given this practice a unique definition called “employeecapital.”1. INTRODUCTIONThe purpose of this paper is to emphasize the importance of becoming licensed asa professional engineer through

Conference Session

Teamwork and Assessment

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Sharon Sauer; Pedro Arce

. Many of the“traditional problems” found in team formation and team member selection do not even have thechance to appear during the process described above. Friendship, inclination to work with agiven student, and personality have little effect on the team formation and, instead, a moreprofessional and mature attitude emerges among the students. The entire process is a wonderfulopportunity for the students to be exposed to some of the very same professional activities thatwill be required of them in real life work. Ethics and professionalism are stressed at all timesduring the process. Students are at the center stage of the development of their own “company”or business enterprise!Cases Implemented: Some Observations and Analysis.The procedure

Conference Session

Assessment & Quality Accredition in Engineering Education

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Fazil Najafi

knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data(c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs(d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility(g) an ability to communicate effectively(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a globaland societal context(i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools

Conference Session

Innovative IE Curricula and Courses

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

James Taylor; Jacqueline Mozrall

purpose of the Freshman Seminar is many-fold. The course serves as aforum to introduce the students to critical services and activities on campus such as studentservices, co-op office, library services, academic advising, as well as a forum to provide thestudents with a great deal of perspective. The introduction to services is rather straightforward,and includes a campus wide scavenger hunt. Co-op (required at RIT) is typically introduced tothe students through a panel of upper classmen and a short talk from the co-op office director,with liberal time for questions and answers. Perspective in ISE is achieved by a lecture andgroup discussion of engineering ethics, and a few team projects that integrate topics from the restof the first year

Conference Session

Design in Freshman Year

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Philip Parker; Max Anderson

periods) Graphing by hand (1 period) Library (1 period) Study Skills/Time Management (1 period) Excel/ Word (2 periods) Significant Figures/Units/Dimensions (1 period) Presentation skills/ PowerPoint (1 period) Engineering Ethics (1 period) Registration/Advising/General Ed Requirements (1 period) Career Exploration/Co-op (1 period) Solution of Simultaneous Equations using a Graphing Calculator (1 period)In the second 1-credit course (GE103 Introduction to Engineering Projects), students will Page 9.235.7complete four inter-disciplinary engineering projects. Examples

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Philip Parker; Max Anderson

periods) Graphing by hand (1 period) Library (1 period) Study Skills/Time Management (1 period) Excel/ Word (2 periods) Significant Figures/Units/Dimensions (1 period) Presentation skills/ PowerPoint (1 period) Engineering Ethics (1 period) Registration/Advising/General Ed Requirements (1 period) Career Exploration/Co-op (1 period) Solution of Simultaneous Equations using a Graphing Calculator (1 period)In the second 1-credit course (GE103 Introduction to Engineering Projects), students will Page 9.236.7complete four inter-disciplinary engineering projects. Examples

Conference Session

Innovations in Nuclear Education I

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Gary Sandquist; Brian Moretti; Edward Naessens

experiments.previously learned concepts and procedures 5. Apply professional and ethical considerations to(reinforcement), and the development of engineering solutions. 2) evaluate the cadets’ ability to 6. Demonstrate an appreciation of the roles and responsibilities of nuclear engineers and the issuessynthesize multiple concepts and procedures they face in professional practice.(extension). 7. Communicate effectively with clear, critical thinking skills both orally and in writing. 8. Work effectively