Conference Session

Workplace Concerns, Realities, and Intangibles

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig Gunn, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

to help students in the working world, there is a need to couple theclassroom technical knowledge with communication activities. The current organizationused by the Department of Mechanical Engineering at MSU incorporates technicalknowledge acquisition with its presentation in course throughout the curriculum. Studentsbecome immersed in both facets of the program without separation. Page 14.1372.3Table A1. Communication Activities in ME CurriculumFrosh EGR 100 – Residential ProgramYear Resumes, email, short engineering focused reports, engineering writing demands, problem solving, speaking, ethics, and orientation to the

Conference Session

Aerospace Workspace: Current and Future 2

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Guerra, NASA; John A. Christian, University of Texas, Austin; Wallace Fowler, University of Texas, Austin

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Aerospace

course is structured in modules, such that a particular topic module can be pulled forinclusion in another class, thus allowing an easier opportunity for export. Furthermore, themodular structure allows for reordering of the 24 topics per the instructor’s preference. Giventhis approach, modules can also be added or deleted based on topic interest. In fact, there are anumber of topics worthy of inclusion in future versions of this course, including softwaresystems engineering, human factors, design for supportability and maintainability, and six-sigmaquality methodology. In addition to lecture modules, class time is also devoted to invited guestspeakers, watching relevant videos and introducing ethics and professional leadership concepts.The SE

Conference Session

International Initiatives, Partnerships, Teaching Strategies & Collaborative Networks (IUCEE, IFEES, LACCEI.... )

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andy Ward, Ohio State University; Ann Christy, Ohio State University; Robert J. Gustafson; Jessica D'Ambrosio; Kurt Paterson, Michigan Technological University

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International

need to become global engineers, but the National Academy ofEngineering2 predicted that, among other attributes, “the engineer of 2020 will have tounderstand how to adapt solutions, in an ethical way, to the constraints of developingcountries.”The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) encourages educationalprograms to develop their own learning outcomes that are consistent with each individualprogram's educational objectives. However eleven outcomes (a-k) 3 are required of all accreditedU.S. engineering programs, including one that says programs must demonstrate that theirstudents attain “the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions

Conference Session

Engineering Education in India, Central and Eastern Asia

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xia Wang, Oakland University; Gary Barber, Oakland University; Laila Guessous, Oakland University; LianXiang Yang, Oakland University; GuangZhi Qu, Oakland University; Ishwar Sethi, Oakland University

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International

secondday of the program. The project requirements and team collaboration ethics were emphasized.Since the project required the use of CAD software, teams were arranged in such a way that atleast one of team members was familiar with a CAD software package.Each OU ME student was randomly assigned to work on a team with two Chinese students on adesign project as part of their senior design project. Since a full time faculty member was withthe students full time in China, the amount of interaction between the student groups and thesupervising faculty was significant. Informal meetings were held with each student group nearlyeveryday in China. After they returned from China, students continued to work on this project,and finished their design by the

Conference Session

Exploring Retention

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian DeJong, Central Michigan University; Kumar Yelamarthi, Central Michigan University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

. That is, students in EGR120 are not seen again in the engineering programuntil their second year.The ET department lies within the College of Science and Technology, yet EGR120 drawsstudents from around the university who are interested in engineering, technology, or just afun design project. The course is offered both semesters and has no prerequisites, although itrecommends Intermediate Algebra or higher. The syllabus covers introductory material suchas the engineering profession, problem solving, measurement and units, ethics, economics,and basic mechanical and electrical concepts. Traditionally, the course includes one largegroup design project of either a cardboard boat race in the fall semester or a robot King-of-the-Hill competition in

Conference Session

Exemplary Outreach Programs in Engineering Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California; Joseph Cocozza, University of Southern California

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

improve world health. Our REU-RET program has a problem-basedfocus with health related solutions at its core. We have identified additional characteristics ofbiomedical engineering research that we believe makes it a compelling and beneficial researchfocus for undergraduate students and for urban STEM teachers. Biomedical engineering researchis interdisciplinary, encourages communication, is collaborative, has a bioethics focus and issolutions focused. Biomedical engineering research addresses global concerns, encouraginginternational collaboration, and ethical and contributory behaviors in students and teachers. The field of biomedical engineering is a significant need. The United States Departmentof Labor reports, “The number of

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Curriculum Innovation

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Moderick Greenfield, Eastern Michigan University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

units ofmajor field work, with courses in six different core areas.Engineering Requirements1. Students must earn at least a 2.5 GPA in all math, science, and engineering courses.2. Engineering students are required to register, by petition if necessary, for the Fundamentals ofEngineering Examination at the earliest date allowed by the State of Michigan prior to graduation.Required CoursesREQUIRED PHYSICS COURSESPHY 223 Mechanics and Sound 5PHY 224 Electricity and Light 5PHY 350 Electricity and Magnetism I 3PHY 360 Heat and Thermodynamics 4PHY 406 Ethical Issues in Physics 1*PHY 420

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nidal Al-Masoud, Central Connecticut State University; Peter Baumann, Central Connecticut State University; Alfred Gates, Central Connecticut State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

lecture and demonstrations. 3. Graduates will acquire in-depth knowledge in areas such as applied mechanics, computer-aided engineering graphics, design, and manufacturing processes. 4. Graduates will possess effective communication skills in oral, written, visual and graphic modes for interpersonal, team, and group environments. 5. Graduates will gain appreciation for the responsibility of the contemporary engineer by demonstrating professionalism and ethics including a commitment to utmost performance quality and timeliness, respect for diversity, awareness of international issues, and commitment to continuing professional development throughout their careers.The Program Learning Outcomes (PLO’s

Conference Session

Beyond the Engineering Classroom

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Bailey, North Carolina A&T State University; Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University

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First-Year Programs

. Function effectively on Team dynamics Interpersonal Valuing others multidisciplinary teams communication opinions i. Ability & desire to pursue Preferred learning Self-directed Self-improvementIII life-long learning style learning g. Communicate effectively Forms of Writing, public Clarity & communication speaking understanding f. Understand professional, Principles of ethics Analyze situations Personal ethical responsibility responsibly responsibility h

Conference Session

Thinking, Reasoning, and Engineering in Elementary School

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele Strutz, Purdue University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. Page 14.99.6Three well-known engineering-affiliated organizations, representing an independent agency, anational manufacturer, and an accreditation bureau, offer a listing of preferred attributes ofengineers:The National Academy of Engineering developed a list of specific attributes of engineers that arekey to the success of the engineering profession: strong analytical skills, practical ingenuity (skillin planning, combining and adapting), creativity, good communication, master of business andmanagement, leadership, possess high ethical standards, strong sense of professionalism,dynamism, agility, resilience, flexibility, and lifelong learners19.The Boeing Company, manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft combined, is along

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2009 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Bruce Dvorak; Dennis Schulte; Mary Garbacz; Shari Aldrich; David Admiraal; Julia Soulakova

Lincoln 53 51 30 Ethics CIVE 489 Omaha 20 8 11 Ethics BSEN/AGEN Lincoln 16 9 13 Ethics 470 Proceedings of the 2009 Midwest Section Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education 3MethodsThe basic methodology used to develop and apply each of the four types of tools during the2007-2008 academic year is described below. The tools were administered to the freshmanclasses during the mid-to-late portion of the fall semester and to the junior and

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2009 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Robert M. Brooks

,” John Wiley and sons, Inc., 2007. 2. Nash, R.f., 1988. The Rights of ature: A history of Environmental Ethics. Madison: University of Wisconsin Press. 3. Falk, Donald A., and Joy B. Zedler. 2005. Foundations of Restoration Ecology. Washington, D.C., Island Press 4. D. Pimentel et al., 1997. Water Resources: Agriculture, the Environment, and Society. Bioschienfe 4, 2. 5. Schiefer, H.B., D.G. Irvine, and S.C.Buzik. 1997. Understanding Toxicology: Chemicals, Their Benefits and Risks: Boca Raton, Fla. 6. Keller, E.A., and R.H. Blodgett. 2006. atural Hazards. Upper Saddle River, N.J.. Printice Hall. 7. Boyle, G., Everett, B. and Ramage, J. 2003. Energy Systems and Sustainability. Oxford, UK, Oxford

Conference Session

Beneficial Case Studies in AEC Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edmond Saliklis, California Polytechnic State University; Robert Arens, California Polytechnic State University; Joseph Hanus, United States Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

a rigorous design ethic, one that seeks to impart order on an as-yetunbuilt project, it would nurture a future generation of leading thinkers in structural design.Clearly such a design ethic, or set of values, requires high levels of cognition on Bloom’staxonomy.Jones (1981)23 has analyzed Scruton’s quote regarding the attachment of value to a series of“ends”. Jones has argued that architecture students must be educated in the appreciation of avast array of accomplished “ends”, as well as in “the imaginative construction of ends yet to be”.Jones goes on to argue that the undergraduate study of architecture must “establish a balancebetween the appreciation of the socio-cultural process of expressing ‘ends in view’ and thetechniques of

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mukasa Ssemakula, Wayne State University; Gene Liao, Wayne State University; Darin Ellis, Wayne State University; Kyoung-Yun Kim, Wayne State University; Shlomo Sawilowsky, Wayne State University

ability to conduct, analyze and interpretconstraints such as economic, environmental, experiments, and apply experimental results tosocial, political, ethical, health and safety, improve processesmanufacturability, and sustainability d. an ability to apply creativity in the design of(d) ability to function on multidisciplinary systems, components, or processes appropriate toteams program educational objectives(e) ability to identify, formulate, and solve e. an ability to function effectively on teamsengineering problems f. an ability to identify, analyze and solve(f) understanding of professional and ethical technical problemsresponsibility

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education: Developments, Implementations

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marissa Jablonski, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; Christopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez; John Reisel, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

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International

, Mayagüez. His research interests include nonlinear structural mechanics, biomechanics, engineering education, and engineering ethics (with particular interest in appropriate technologies to serve impoverished and developing communities). He is an active member of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and Association for Practical and Professional Ethics (APPE). He holds BS degrees in Civil Engineering and Mathematics from Carnegie Mellon University, and a PhD in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Cornell University. He was previously a faculty member in the Department of Civil Engineering & Mechanics at the University of

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Philip Dunn, University of Maine

Tagged Divisions

Construction

. Understand professional, ethical, and social responsibilities (4)On the first class of the semester, students are divided into teams. The teams are chosen througha lottery system whereby each student is given a number. Random numbers are drawn to formthe teams. This random number selection process creates teams of individuals that may or maynot have normally come together. As in real life, teams are formed through chance rather thanby ongoing friendships. The random teams are then assigned to meet to decide how they willproceed, divide out work, and schedule work meetings as the various aspect of the projectunfold.The course work for the semester is divided into four parts: bidding the project, scheduling theproject, establishing temporary support

Conference Session

New Learning Paradigms II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cynthia Finelli, University of Michigan; Marie Kendall-Brown, University of Michigan

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Educational Research and Methods

-university collaborative research study assessing the ethical outcomes associated with the curricular and extra-curricular experiences of engineering undergraduates on a national scale, she leads projects to evaluate the effects of different kinds of instructional consultations on teaching, to assess the impact of an interactive theater sketch on student teamwork skills, and to determine the effects of an applied honors math course. Dr. Finelli is Chair of the Educational Research and Methods Division of American Society of Engineering Education, is a member of the International Planning/Advisory Committee for the 2009 Research in Engineering Education Symposium, and is

Conference Session

Engineering Design: Implementation and Evaluation

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ken Yasuhara, University of Washington; Andrew Morozov, University of Washington; Deborah Kilgore, University of Washington; Cynthia Atman, University of Washington; Christine Loucks-Jaret, University of Washington

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

,4 the life cycleapproach has wider potential to help students attain two of the ABET “a through k” outcomes:“(c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realisticconstraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety,manufacturability, and sustainability” (emphasis added); and “(h) the broad education necessaryto understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, andsocietal context.”To date, most of the engineering education literature’s treatment of life cycle has been limited todiscussion of innovative exercises and courses. 2,4,5 In particular, there has been littleexamination of how much engineering students consider life

Conference Session

Distance and Web-Based Learning in Engineering Technology: Part II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bruce Mutter, Bluefield State College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

miningengineers. After experience in industry, career paths are possible for positions as executives,managers and entrepreneurs. Page 14.474.2The Mining Engineering Technology program publishes the following program educationalobjectives as broad statements describing expected accomplishments of its graduates during thefirst few years after graduation.1. Graduates produce and utilize mining documents.2. Graduates function effectively on teams and communicate effectively with speaking, unity, and graphical skills.3. Graduates respect ethical and social issues as well as a commitment to quality.4. Graduates manage mining activities in

Conference Session

ASCE Policy 465: Raising the Bar

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig Musselman, CMA Engineers

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

defined equivalent of a master’s degree in engineering as30 credits beyond the BS degree of “acceptable” upper level undergraduate or graduate levelcoursework in “technical or professional practice” topic areas from “approved providers”.“Acceptable” coursework is defined as being equivalent in intellectual rigor and learningassessment to engineering coursework provided by ABET EAC accredited programs.“Technical or professional practice” topic areas are defined as engineering, math and science inthe technical realm, and professional practice topics such as business, communications, contractlaw, management, ethics, public policy, and quality control. Coursework could be allengineering, or could be part engineering and the rest math, science and

Conference Session

Innovative Methods to Teach Engineering to URMs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Crown, University of Texas, Pan American; Arturo Fuentes, University of Texas, Pan American; Constantine Tarawneh, University of Texas, Pan American; Robert Freeman, University of Texas, Pan American; Hashim Mahdi, University of Texas, Pan American

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

, and early warnings.2) ME Faculty will mentor students in areas and activities such as professional opportunities for students (internships, professional societies, co-ops, undergraduate student research and industry projects, design competitions, professional meetings, etc.),answer questions about career choices, encourage good habits (study habits, ethical behavior, healthy life, stress management techniques, search for any required professional help, etc), motivation (rewards of hard work, celebrate success, learn from failure, etc.), building a relationship (personal accountability, showing that we care, etc.), financial aid/scholarships, and selection of technical electives appropriate to student interest and career goals3

Conference Session

Issues and Direction in ET Education and Administration: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Spang, Burlington County College; Vladimir Genis, Drexel University

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Engineering Technology

common non-technical skillsemerged as critical to most industries. These are skills that the industry representatives deemedhighly valuable and required in the incumbent skill set of employees. Academic outcomes thatwill be used as benchmarks to measure these specific skills will be developed and the presence ofthese skills in BCC’s curriculum will likewise be evaluated and updated.The identified non-technical skills include: written communication, oral communication,presentation skills, teamwork skills, conflict resolution skills, ethics, professionalism in terms ofattendance and employee responsibilities, problem solving skills and approaches, appreciation ofthe manufacturing process and procedure, customer support, appreciation of diversity

Conference Session

Engaging Students in Learning

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Val Hawks, Brigham Young University; Ronald Terry, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

educators were encouraged to provide more training inprofessional ethics, leadership, knowledge of global technology issues, and understanding of theworld’s cultures in order to facilitate working in a global arena and engagement in civicactivities.4Partly in response to this “quiet crisis,” but also to realize the greater potential of our students,the Brigham Young University Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technologyadministration proposed a strategy to pursue a set of initiatives that would help prepare anddevelop students as leaders. This strategy described in a paper delivered at an earlier ASEEmeeting involves “five key areas of focus: 1) Technical Excellence with a systems emphasis, 2)Leadership, 3) Character Development (including

Conference Session

Information Literacy Integration and Assessment

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barbara MacAlpine, Trinity University; Mahbub Uddin, Trinity University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries

,campus publications, athletics, community service, etc).9 Its five major goals for students arethat they learn to access, understand, and evaluate information, use it ethically, and create newmaterial (papers, presentations, or other products) based on that information. While theuniversity program started in the spring of 2008, progress toward its goals was already underwayseveral years before within the eight-semester engineering design course sequence.The engineering science design curriculumThe Engineering Science program at Trinity University requires a minimum of 129 hoursconsisting of a 51-semester-hour engineering core, 33 hours in math and science, 33 hours in thecommon curriculum, and 12 hours of elective, leading to a Bachelor of

Conference Session

BME Laboratory Courses and Experiences

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melissa Micou, University of California, San Diego

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Biomedical

focus on community building, communication,problem solving, leadership, and fun. The same cohort of students attended weekly seminarsfocused on preparing students to apply to and succeed in graduate school. Seminar topicsincluded: How to Impress a Graduate Admissions Committee (panel discussion), How to Write aPersonal Statement, Dinner & Dialogue with a Graduate Student, Keys to Success in GraduateSchool, Professional Ethics, Effective Scientific Presentations, and How to write a ScientificPaper. Following each one hour seminar there was a group dinner to give students from thedifferent programs an opportunity to meet and discuss the workshop topic in depth. Participantsfrom the same set of programs also attended GRE preparation courses

Conference Session

Liberal Education and Leadership

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Hanson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Julia Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Liberal Education

system—were used by engineering programs to plancurricular changes and make improvements. The end of the cycle in 2007, however, only meantthe beginning of a new cycle of accreditation, and for many of us at Rose-Hulman, we saw thisas an opportunity to review the institute student learning outcomes and revise them to reflect newchallenges our graduates must meet as they move into the engineering workforce and to graduateschool. Some of the institute outcomes, like communication, teams, and ethics, remainedimportant outcomes to continue to assess, both for the purpose of our institutional focus and forprogram accreditation requirements. In addition, we saw new challenges for our students,reflected in important publications like Rising Above the

Conference Session

Attracting Young Minds: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J. Shelley, United States Air Force; Mickey Bowen, United States Air Force

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Minorities in Engineering

10% intended to begin their academic careers at the local juniorcollege. Since the Engineering 11 students were pre-selected from students with highschool GPAs above 3.0, the predominance of more renowned institutions in the list ofUniversities to which the students intended to apply testifies to the students’ motivationfor attending university and strong self-concepts. The college-going ethic appeared to bewell established in the population. While there is no formal tracking mechanism of students once they complete thecourse, 33 students who completed Engineering 11 were contacted by e-mail after thecourse. Nine responded. All but one of those who responded were still interested inengineering. Six of the respondents have been

Conference Session

Preparing and Retaining Engineering Students

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Prue Howard, Central Queensland University

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

Page 14.970.5Whilst this appears to be an increased load for students, it formally recognises additionallearning that students were, to a large extent, already undertaking previously in preparation for,and reflection after completion, of their work placements.Professional Practice Program StructureThe structure of the Diploma of Professional Practice program element of the dual awardprogram is as shown in Table 2 below. Table 2 Professional Practice Element of the Co-operative Education Engineering Program Course Units Comments of CreditProfessional Practice 6 Covers resume writing, interview skills, ethics

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Course Innovation

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claudio Talarico, Eastern Washington University; Esteban Rodriguez-Marek, Eastern Washington University; Min-Sung Koh, Eastern Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

undergraduateelectrical engineering students as early in the curriculum as possible to the challenges presentedby real projects. The project had to be relatively long term, multidisciplinary, and it had torequire both technical depth and breadth, problem solving skills, ethical responsibilities,communication skills, effective teamwork and planning skills. The basic idea was to engagestudents in an activity that would emulate as closely as possible the industrial environment theywill be facing soon after graduation providing students with the opportunity to gain the skills andtools needed in the day-to-day practice of engineering. Toward this end, in collaboration with thebiology department, a group of undergraduate electrical engineering students were

Conference Session

Innovations in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Darrell Wallace, Youngstown State University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

design and realization of such systems as contrasted with ethics and the broader question of professionalism. And professional design and realization would involve things like adherence to being aware of codes and applicable codes and standards and their application and so forth which is obviously coupled with ethics, but is a bit different."6Though there is little doubt that engineering faculty support the notion that all engineeringstudents should be competent in the scientific engineering fundamentals, they are seemingly lessrigorous in terms of integrating the use of laws and standards. Based on the ABET requirementsfor mechanical engineering curricula and Dr. Hodge’s clarification, it seems that laws andstandards