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BME Assessment

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Thomas Harris; David Gatchell; Robert Linsenmeier

” by the time they graduate with Bachelor of Sciencedegrees. We also feel that there are a set of “core competencies” (e.g., communications,teamwork, ethics, etc.) with which BMEs should be familiar, if not able to masterfullydemonstrate. Though of equal importance to the “key content” knowledge described above, ourpresent focus is on determining the key elements of biomedical engineering domain knowledgeand disseminating these elements to our colleagues in academia and industry (other members ofVaNTH are actively developing a consensus set of “core competencies” in collaboration with theCDIO7 initiative at MIT). Page 9.258.1 “Proceedings

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Information Integration and Security

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Okechi Egekwu

of business interactions and linkages. Criticalbusiness data must be accessible to authorized users (comprising suppliers, employees,distributors, retailers, customers, etc.) within the value chain in a timely and controlledmanner. Corporations store confidential and/or proprietary information belonging to otherfirms as well as their own. Compromising proprietary information has severe business,ethical and legal repercussions for an enterprise. The Computer Security Institute incooperation with the San Francisco FBI office conducts an annual survey of computercrime and losses – it reports that in 2003, survey respondents stated that proprietaryinformation theft contributed to the most financial loss and averaged $2.7 million perincident. [2

Conference Session

Design for Community

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Nolan Van Gaalen; Kristin Wood; Carl Erikson; Frank Duda; Matthew Green; Steven VanderLeest

worldreligions (as indicated by their international outreach). It is not surprising, therefore, thati “As a Professional Engineer, I dedicate my professional knowledge and skill to the advancement and betterment of Page 9.1091.1human welfare …” (NSPE Code of Ethics for Engineers) Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright ø 2004, American Society for Engineering Education Session 2625engineering departments at faith-based institutions place a high value

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Scott Segalewitz

all students to purchase notebook computers. All Engineering Technology students enroll inthe course during their first semester at the University. This one-credit course meets for one 75-minute class period per week, and is graded on a pass/no credit (P/NC) basis. Because of thisgrading scheme, some students realize that attendance and a minimum amount of work are allthat are required to obtain credit for the course. As such, engaging students in each area of studyis the best way to maintain their interest in the subject area.Areas of study in the beginning of the course involve discussion and activities related to ethics,diversity, study skills, time management, University policies & procedures, and the designprocess. Four weeks of the

Conference Session

Teaching Teaming Skills Through Design

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Sohail Anwar

of a 45-minute discussion followed by one hour of open lab time for students to work on the final designproject. The class discussions during the final five weeks provide an adequate coverage of topicssuch as ethics in engineering, ergonomics, and intellectual property. Page 9.783.4 “Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright  2004, American Society for Engineering Education”Students’ CommentsDuring Spring 2003 semester, a questionnaire was administered to ED&G 100 students at theAltoona College of Penn State University. The objective of

Conference Session

Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Keshav Varde

countries at that institution. 2. UM-D students would be exposed to and learn social, cultural, ethical, political and economic aspects of student life and of the profession, in general, in the host country. 3. UM-D students would interact with host and international students at the institution. 4. Upon their return, the participants would discuss and/or make presentation on program benefits and their learning experience to other interested students, program staff and advisors.Institutions and ProgramsAfter a series of discussions and exchange of information, the College developed international Proceedings of the 2004 American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition

Conference Session

New Program/Course Success Stories

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

William Daughton

include quality function deployment, statistical process control, and design of experiments.EMEN 5050 Provides working engineers a background in leadership andLeadership and Management management theory and enables them to develop practical skills in leading and managing. Topics include managerial styles, organizational factors, communications, ethics, change management, and conflict resolution.EMEN 5300 Explores how research and development contribute toManagement of R&D technological innovation and they are conducted and managed

Conference Session

Program Delivery Methods & Technology

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Prathivadi Ravikumar

issues It is of course necessary ethically and legally to comply with copyright and confidentiality protocols. This can be quite a challenge given that students are in various geographic locations with access to information from various sources not only in the public domain but also in the private domain such as their workplaces. It is important to make use of administrative support that is often available to address such issues.7. Offering useful on-line teaching/learning tools On-line group discussion forums, e-mail correspondence, on-line announcements, digital drop boxes for assignment and submission of tasks, and on-line quiz / exams are some of the on-line tools that must support the core

Conference Session

New Electrical ET Course Development

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Glenn Blackwell

as: • DFT topics that would be used in much larger projects in industry • Automated testing techniques used in industry • failure analysis techniques used in industryOther industry-oriented topics include: • The formal prototype development process such as that used by a contract PCB design house • SMT automated assembly and test issues • Secondary source considerations for parts • Timing of semiconductor manufacturing • Professional ethics • International nature of industryWhile this course results from the faculty’s desire to improve the ECET curriculum at Purdue’smain campus, the author feels it would serve equally well as a capstone course for an AS

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Keshav Varde

. by early part of 21st century [3].• The influx of large amount of federal and corporate funding that have supported students of diverse background to purse technical higher education• The social and ethical responsibilities of colleges and universities to provide access and support to students of color and diverse background. Page 9.503.1 Proceedings of the 2004 American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright 2004, American Society for Engineering EducationWhatever the reasons, there have been an influx of new programs aimed at recruitment, retentionand

Conference Session

Writing and Communication I

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard Fry

. Page 9.308.3 Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineering EducationFunction comes from Logos, or Logic. This is under the main control of the Engineering andTechnology disciplines. This is the aspect that is needed to make something work.Value comes from Ethos, or Ethic (Character). It can also be thought of as “Brand”. This is thecharacter of the company providing the good or service. This is the relationship between thecustomer and company. Marketing is the champion for this part of the equation. How does theproduct reinforce the issues of brand? What is the Brand Promise?Form comes from Pathos, or Emotion

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

John McGuire; John Kaplan; Kathleen Kaplan

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 tocommunicate effectively; (h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact ofengineering solutions in a global and 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 necessary forengineering practice” [1].By blending these criteria with music, a definite relationship can be seen, as in Table 1.In this table, suppose “engineering” was substituted with “music.” Table

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Ronald Bennett; Debra Ricci; Arnold Weimerskirch

. Paul, Minneapolis, and Owatonna, Minnesota and in Rome. UST isMinnesota’s largest private educational institution. The University integrates liberal artseducation and career preparation, emphasizing values necessary for complete human Page 9.220.1development and responsible citizenship in contemporary society. UST provides qualityProceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineering Educationeducation through an integration of theory and practice, enhancing students’ professionalcompetence and ethical judgment, and

Conference Session

Teaching Engineers to Teach

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Neil S. Grigg; Darrell G. Fontane; Marvin Criswell; Thomas Siller

presentation skills, ethics. CE 309 – Civil Engineering Synthesis II: CE infrastructures systems, numerical and decision analysis techniques, statistical and risk analyses, project management, synthesis tools, multi- criterion decision analysis. Page 9.827.6 Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright  2004, American Society for Engineering Education CE 408 – Civil Engineering Design I: Design of civil engineering systems; social, environmental, economic and other non-technical design considerations, engineering economics, project

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Programs: Look Ahead

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Chell Roberts

Bachelorette Degree), receiving on-the-job training and experience (skill development), obtaining license or certificate,exercising code of ethics, and continual professional development. Within some Page 9.398.6professions (e.g., M&S) government and commercial entities (Defense Modeling and “Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright 2004, American Society for Engineering Education”Simulation Organization, Aegis Technologies, Cisco, Sun Micro-systems, and Rational toname a few) offer short courses and alike to educate student/professionals about theirstandards

Conference Session

Improving Teaching & Learning

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Patrick Hollis; Namas Chandra; Chiang Shih

engaging allincoming freshman in tutoring and mentoring activities as described in a later section. Althoughonly recipients in the learning/teaching partnership at this stage, incoming students will be wellinformed about the LTT practice and will be prepared for their future participation. Further, thefreshmen will be exposed to the tutoring methods adopted by professors, graduate teachingassistants, and finally their seniors.The first real LTT practice will begin during the sophomore year in the “Introduction toMechanical Engineering” class. One of the objectives of this course is to present ME as aprofession by including topics such as professionalism, career choice, ethics, and life-longlearning, among other issues. These topics introduce a

Conference Session

Engineering Education Research

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Kimberly Barron; Sang Ha Lee; John Wise; Robert Pangborn; Thomas Litzinger

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

John Orr; Richard Vaz

programs.6. Details of the MajorFollowing are the Program Outcomes identified for the ECE major: 1. Preparation for engineering practice, including the technical, professional, and ethical components, 2. Preparation for the future changes in electrical and computer engineering, 3. A solid understanding of the basic principles of electrical engineering, computer engineering, and the relationship between hardware and software, 4. An understanding of appropriate mathematical concepts, and an ability to apply them to ECE, Page 9.594.6 Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual

Conference Session

Teamwork and Assessment

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Dana Knox; Robert Barat

needingimprovement. These included 1) awareness of business needs, 2) written communication skills,3) economic skills, 4) oral communication skills and 5) use of computers. The followingattributes were consistently listed as being the most important 1) problem solving, 2)professional and ethical responsibility, 3) computer skills, and 4) teamwork skills. Severalmembers of the department advisory board have also indicated the need to include somecoverage of biology and more effective coverage of the use computer simulation software in thecurriculum.Graduating Students. A survey of the graduating students showed general satisfaction with theireducation. However, a number of areas were consistently cited as needing improvement. Theseincluded 1) written

Conference Session

BME Courses

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

John Wagner; Daniel Cavanagh

well as overarching concepts such as engineeringdesign, ethics and teamwork. In one component of the course, each student participates in twothree-week seminars which provide a more in-depth and hands-on introduction to the disciplines.To complement the new biomedical engineering major at Bucknell, we have implemented a newbiotransport seminar with a focus on drug delivery. The goal of the seminar is to expose thestudents to the fundamental concepts associated with drug delivery and to provide theopportunity to implement these concepts in a hands-on environment.The ten lectures and three labs in the seminar are presented in an order which is analogous to thesimple pathway of an orally ingested drug. While the early lectures focus on the

Conference Session

Faculty Reward System Reform

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Stanford Thomas; Donald Keating

Conference Session

Capstone Design

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Steven Beyerlein; Denny Davis; Yi Min Huang; Larry McKenzie; Michael Trevisan

89 94 c. Design for a need 93 87 a. Apply M/S/E 77 82 f. Professional ethics

Conference Session

Engineering Education: An International Perspective

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Waddah Akili

understanding ofdifferences in students’ learning styles is well on his/her way in making his/her teaching moreeffective.(5)A viable learning style model must be grounded in research, periodically evaluated, and adaptedto reflect the developing knowledge base.(22) Implementation of learning style practices mustconform to accepted standards of ethics, and be carried out by competent instructors, who canprovide suitable activities that appeal to each learning style. To promote effective learning,within the context of varied learning styles, it is important to form groups within the class. Howdo you form effective groups? How do you make groups work? What do groups do? Theanswers to these questions will differ from one course to another depending on

Conference Session

Faculty Reward System Reform

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Stanford Thomas; Donald Keating

must take into account. Other constraints include cost, reliability, safety, environmental impact, ease of use, available human and material resources, manufacturability, government regulations, laws, ethics, and even politics. In short, technology necessarily involves engineering and science.2.2 What is Technology?As the result of the Technological Literacy report, a new definition of technology has emerged for the 21stcentury. As the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) points out in its report: “In its broadest sense,technology is the process by which humans modify nature to meet their needs and wants. However, mostpeople think of technology only in terms of its artifacts … but technology is more than its tangibleproducts

Conference Session

Opportunities in Environmental Engineering Curriculum

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Zuhdi Aljobeh; Aaron Jennings

the University of Michigan. The prototype Environmental Engineering course titled “Heavy Metal Contamination in theUrban Environment” will examine heavy metal burdens in Valparaiso area commons identifiedby the participating Valparaiso University students. Students will participate in sampling andmeasuring contamination levels and computing HI values. The students will also develop a planto address the legal and ethical issues associated with generating this type of knowledge.Table 2–Number of Commons with Hazard Index >1 Commons Based on Cr(III) and Cr(VI) Guidance State Cr(III) Cr(IV) State Cr(III) Cr(VI) Alaska 8 10 Missouri 14 14

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum Development in BAE

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

David Fisher; Anthony Ellertson; Steven Mickelson; Thomas Brumm

toworkplace experiences. One effort has been a technical writing course, collaborativelydeveloped with the Department of English, offered exclusively to students from the Departmentof Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering. We created a real-world case simulation of abiotechnology company, Omega Molecular, in which the students were employees. An on-linedatabase provided company history, policies, memos, emails, and product data. “Employees”were charged with the task of developing technical reports in a virtual corporate environmentthat forced them to consider ethical and personnel issues. Students had the opportunity todevelop and demonstrate these competencies which are linked to the ABET Criterion 3(g)communication outcome: communication, general

Conference Session

Curricular Change Issues

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Nigel Middleton; Barbara Olds; Heidi Loshbaugh; Ruth Streveler

comprises severalcomponents.First is a course divided into two parts: a recitation portion partnered with lectures inengineering ethics. The recitation employs readings in literature, history, and ethics asthe vehicle for background content in critical issues in engineering and scientific fields.Students write a series of technical reports based on reading, interpreting, and creating apersuasive argument.A second aspect of the Writing Program is a tutoring center offered free of charge toCSM students. With an appointment, students can spend up to one hour meeting withWriting Center faculty, consulting on the content (as possible) and quality of their writtenwork. This one-to-one context provides a valuable campus resource to all CSM students

Conference Session

TIME 7: ABET Issues and Capstone Courses

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Karim Nasr; Raghu Echempati; Arnaldo Mazzei

, materials selection,safety, and cost considerations. Take-home project problems enhance and demonstrate the typeof study and research required for design. Topics to be studied include strength and fatigueconsiderations, shaft design, threaded fasteners, lubrication and bearings, springs, andfundamentals of gear analysis, including terminology, forces, and stresses. One additionalrequirement for this course is working on a team-based design project. For the Fall 2002 class, acommon feature of such design project was to present a case study on any one of the ethicalissues that are available in the literature along with some engineering calculations to appreciatehow engineering ethics play a very important role in the design of a system or a

Conference Session

Curricular Change Issues

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Linda Katehi; Leah Jamieson; Katherine Banks; Kamyar Haghighi; John Gaunt; Heidi Diefes-Dux; Robert Montgomery; William Oakes; P.K. Imbrie; Deborah Follman; Phillip Wankat

possess communication skills to interact effectively in thecommunity and within the professional and political arenas. Today’s ethical issues will assumeglobal proportions and our graduates must have the strong ethical foundation they will need todeal with issues involving equitable distribution of resources, byproducts of design, proprietaryinformation, sustainable development, environmental conservation, genetic engineering, andhuman cloning. They need to be familiar with legal and business aspects of engineeringsolutions and their social impact and have a foundation in best business practices andfundamentals of entrepreneurship.To position our graduates to compete and lead in a dynamic future, we must first ask ourselves:• What understandings

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching Mechanics

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Jennifer Stroud Rossmann; Clive Dym

-answer exam questions. Due to the inclusion of case studies in student reading,assignments, and exams, as well as in classroom discussions, we have also been able to evaluatelearning outcomes such as oral and written communication skills and students’ understanding ofprofessional and ethical responsibility. This has been a boon both for our students and for ourdepartment in communications with ABET.Over six semesters assessed in this way, students in the continuum mechanics course haveachieved an average score of 4.3 on a 5-point scale. Unfortunately, the department initiated theuse of rubric-based assessment after the continuum mechanics course was developed, so data arenot available to compare these results with those for the former course