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differential equations course. Although the results from formal courseevaluations are not available at the date of this writing, informal feedback from both students andinstructors was positive.Use of the Fluid-flow Module in Other CoursesDuring the Fall 1996 semester, the fluid-flow module also found use in the following courses: Page 2.31.8 Creative Technology -- a freshman-level technological literacy course for non-engineers Applied Data Analysis -- a junior-level measurements/statistics course Numerical Methods in Civil Engineering – a senior/graduate-level courseIn the Spring 1997

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Kenneth Belanus; John Hartin

Session 3226 Data Sampling Techniques for Fourier Analysis John Hartin, Kenneth Belanus University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown/Oklahoma State UniversityAbstract Fourier analysis methods and data sampling techniques are introduced in two laboratorycourses in the Mechanical Engineering Technology curriculum. Data acquisition with personalcomputer hardware permits high speed sampling and analysis of large quantities of data obtainedfrom various transducers, strain gages, and accelerometers. Data sampling methodologydetermines the efficacy of the results. Sampling frequency and the number

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technology to the non-science major are well known[l, 2, 3,4]. The main problem is dealing with the wide spectrum of the student’s experiencein math and the sciences. A secondary problem is what to have the students do thatis meaningful, instructive and satisfying. The solution to both problems that has foundacceptance at Yale is to present material that the students find interesting and relevant,thus providing the motivation for expending the effort to learn the material. EElOl is a course for non-science majors, as well as for freshmen are considering EE as amajor. In addition to teaching students about electrical engineering, the student is invitedto be an engineer for one semester: To think quantitatively, to design a simple digital

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Janet K. Allen; Farrokh Mistree; David D. Clark; David W. Rosen

Session 1625 Function-Behavior-Structure: A Model for Decision-Based Product Realization David D. Clark1, Farrokh Mistree2, David W. Rosen3 and Janet K. Allen4 G. W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering Systems Realization Laboratory Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, Georgia 30332-0405AbstractA significant problem in engineering design is the translation of a design from a set of functionalrequirements into a system design specification. To facilitate this transition we are

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Jerry A. Caskey

Session 1526 A Polymer Analysis Laboratory at Rose-Hulman Institute Jerry A. Caskey, Professor Department of Chemical Engineering Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology AbstractThe production and processing of materials into finished goods constitutes a large part ofour present economy. A significant portion of new products are developed frompolymeric materials. The chemical engineering department at Rose-Hulman introducedan elective course in Polymer Engineering some years ago. In keeping with our beliefthat the student understands and appreciates

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compares planning a course with planning a research project. For TheAerospace Institute this analogy has been modified to an analogy between course design andsystems engineering, which is a concept very familiar to its instructors. This paper walksthrough this methodology and offers suggestions for implementation that should be useful in avariety of educational environments. Examples are provided throughout to illustrate theconcepts. INTRODUCTIONThe Aerospace Institute was established in July 1994 to integrate key corporate educationalresources toward The Aerospace Corporation vision to be the world’s leader in space technology,planning and system engineering. Since then as a part of their charter, The

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select the tools that best fit theirteaching technique and the needs of the students.References1. Jacobs, James A., Kilduff, Thomas F., Engineering materials technology; third edition; Prentice Hall, Inc., 1997, p 218-219.2. Porter, H. W., Orville, L. D., Clyde, N. A., Machine shop operations and setups; third edition, American Technical Society, 1967, p 23-25.3. Dahl, Kristin S., VanTyne, Chester J., Working with phase diagrams, version 1.0, Lafayette College, Metallurgical Engineering, 1984.4. Briefings, Prism, American Society for Engineering Education, January 1996, p 10.5. Russ, John C., Visualizations in materials science, North Carolina State University; (http://vims.ncsu.edu).6

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Global Economy - Self-study andstrategic Plan", pgs. 8-10, 1992.PHIL FABIANOPhil Fabiano is a Assistant Professor in the Engineering Technology Department of the New Jersey Institute ofTechnology (NJIT). He has been teaching at NJIT for 6 years and has 25 years industrial experience. Page 2.372.6

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and Bolts of Cooperative Learning in Engineering," J. of Engineering Education, 86(1), pp. 35-38, Jan. 1997. Page 2.99.612. J. A. Parcover and R. H. McCuen, "Discovery Approach to Teaching Engineering Design," J. of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice, pp. 236-241, Oct. 1995.13. D. A. Sabatini, "Educational Benefits of the Undergraduate Research Experience: Student Observations," submitted to J. of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice, January 1996.14. K. A. Smith and R. M. Felder, "Cooperative Learning in Engineering Courses," National Technological

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Tamie Veith; John E. Kobza; Mario G. Beruvides; C. Patrick Koelling

Ph.D. from Virginia Tech in Industrialand Systems Engineering. Interests include white-collar/knowledge work performance improvement, workmeasurement, technology management, and engineering education.JOHN. E. KOBZA, Ph.D., is assistant professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering atVirginia Tech. He received his Ph.D. in ISE from Virginia Tech, M.S.E.E. from Clemson University, and B.S.E.E.from Washington State University. His research interests include stochastic processes, queueing theory, andperformance analysis of communications networks and manufacturing systemsC. PATRICK KOELLING, Ph.D., is associate professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering atVirginia Tech. He received his Ph.D. in Industrial

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O. G. Petersen; Steven Barnicki; Cynthia Barnicki

members of thecommittee are elected each year by the faculty. Review criteria include teaching excellence,research activities, professional growth, and service to the university. Teaching excellence is themajor factor considered during the renewal process. The Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) is a private university that specializes intechnical based programs. The university offers undergraduate degrees in engineering,engineering technology, technical communications, business, and nursing and master’s degrees inengineering, engineering management, environmental engineering, and perfusion. The universitystresses undergraduate education, with an emphasis on design content, laboratories and smallclasses. The university does not use

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Session 1426 AUTOMATED ANALYTICAL MODELS FROM TEST DATA Robert L. Drake School of Engineering The University of Tennessee at Martin ABSTRACTIn applying classical control system theory, it is important to have an analytical model of theprocess which is to be controlled. An analytical model is also desirable when a circuit or systemis to be redesigned for other purposes.Frequently, a circuit or system must be defined by test data taken in the laboratory or in the field,and it is desired to find numerical

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B. Towers; Max Rabiee

Session 3220 Use of Computers in Data Acquisition M. Rabiee, B. Towers Eastern Kentucky UniversityAbstract: Computer Engineering, and Computer Engineering Technology graduates need a clearunderstanding of analog transducers and the way to connect them to computers via digitalinterface circuits. In industry, transducers are used to measure temperature, pressure, strain,flow, position, velocity, and other analog conditions. In most two-year, and four-year electronicprograms, students generally study transducers with their applications in one analog course

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students, and can expose them toproblems and opportunities they may not see until they enter the workplace. This should makethem better prepared after graduation, which should be one of our primary goals.About the Authors:KENNETH J. REID(317) 274-2362reid@tech.iupui.eduKenneth Reid is an Assistant Professor in the Electrical Engineering Technology department for Purdue University atIUPUI, Indianapolis, IN. He has had over ten years of experience working for the Navy in electronics manufacturingresearch. He was a lead engineer and national expert in automated inspection of electronic circuits. He has degreesfrom Purdue and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.STEPHEN GWINN(317) 274-9703gwinn@tech.iupui.eduStephen Gwinn is a Visiting Lecturer in the

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Kenny Fotouhi

SESSION 3226 LASER OPERATED UTILITY CART M. Fotouhi University of Maryland Eastern ShoreAbstract The objective of this undergraduate student project was to design a laser remote-controlled utility cart. The intent was to design and build the cart from discrete electroniccomponents and mechanical parts utilizing a multitude of engineering disciplines theEngineering Technology program offered at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. The cart was required to perform the following motions; going forward, going inreverse, turning right, turning left and stopping. These

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. CRUISERS, An Illustrated Design History, Naval Institute Press, Annapolis, MD 19848. Brower, K. Ship Design Computer Programs, , Naval Engineers Journal, American Society of Naval Engineers,May, 19869. Andrews, D.J. and Brown, D.K. “Cheap Warships are not Simple” SNAME Cost and Energy Symposium, NewYork, 1983.10. Sarchin, T.H. and Goldberg,L.L. ‘Stability and Buoyancy Criteria for US Naval Surface Ships” Transactions ofthe Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, 196211. Brown, D.K. ‘ The Torpedo Boat Destroyer Committee 1903’, Warship Technology September 1987, February1988. Royal Institution of Naval Architects12. Brown, D.K. and Chalmers, D. W. The Management of Safety in the Royal Navy, Transactions of the RoyalInstitution of Naval

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, Robert L. and Stemkoski, Michael J., "Reality-based Learning and Interdisciplinary Teams: AnInteractive Approach", Journal of Engineering Technology, Fall 1995.4. Social Science Research Lab, " Student Perception of Teaching Effectiveness II", Wichita State University, 1996. Page 2.341.6JAMES L. OTTER, RLS, AIC, received a B.S. in Construction Engineering Technology, an M.S. in Technologyand an M. B. A. from Pittsburg State University. He is an Associate Professor and Chair in the Department ofEngineering Technology at Pittsburg State University. He is a licensed surveyor in the State of Kansas and hasresidential, commercial

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Michael J. Brandemuehl; Lawrence E. Carlson

Session 3226 A LIVING LABORATORY Lawrence E. Carlson, Michael J. Brandemuehl Integrated Teaching and Learning Program College of Engineering and Applied Science University of Colorado at Boulder“BUILDING-AS-LAB” CONCEPTThe College of Engineering and Applied Science has recently built a new laboratoryfacility designed to facilitate hands-on, team-oriented learning across all of its sixdepartments. The three-story, 34,400 sq. ft. Integrated Teaching and Learning (ITL)Laboratory opened its doors in January 1997. Its curriculum-driven

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career decisions.This paper discusses the use of self-reports of beginning engineering students using theMathematics Science Inventory (MSI). The MSI is used in placing students in beginningmathematics and chemistry courses and to evaluate their perceptions of their achievements inthese courses.IntroductionThis paper reports on the mathematics and chemistry phases of a comprehensive research effortconducted at Purdue University to measure the background, achievements and self-perceptions ofbeginning engineering students. Initial efforts to examine the differential computer abilities ofengineering, science and technology students demonstrated the feasibility of using self-reports tomeasure computer literacy, knowledge and competency[1]. Later

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Sesssion 0575 Session 0575 Fostering Strong Interactions Between Industry and Academia T.R. Kurfess, M.L. Nagurka Georgia Institute of Technology / Marquette UniversityABSTRACT This paper highlights a number of key issues in the development and execution of jointuniversity-industry engineering projects. Government funding reductions have lead to decreasedsupport of university research and economic forces have driven corporations to reduce or elimi-nate internal R&D centers. These are two driving factors

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Lynn Fountain; Donna Llewellyn

ECHART 6Funding for this work was provided at the Georgia Institute of Technology by CEISMC, InGEAR (NSF Grant No.HRD-9453106), and the College of Engineering. Page 2.279.9LYNN FOUNTAIN, Ph.D.Lynn Fountain earned her PhD in Physics from Georgia Tech in 1992 and then joined the staff of CEISMC. In1996 she moved to the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) where she is currently a Research Scientist II.DONNA LLEWELLYN, Ph.D.Donna Llewellyn earned her BA in Mathematics from Swarthmore College in 1980, her MS in Operations Researchfrom Stanford University in 1981 and her Ph.D. in Operations Research from Cornell Univeristy in 1984. She

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such an approach are several-fold: (i) conceptual environment is stable,(ii) reports address pertinent and challenging problems, and (iii) the approach emphasizes criticalthinking, training students to focus on the core questions that drive scientific method.The School of Chemical Engineering at Georgia TechOriginally established as a state engineering school in 1885, Georgia Tech has been regarded asone of the best technological universities in the nation. The School of Chemical Engineering at Page 2.253.1Georgia Tech was established in 1901, making it one of the first such programs in the country.The School has undergone great change

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location.Team Building The decision to undertake the Solar Splash design project at USCGA rested squarely onthe students’ shoulders. The project was attractive to the cadets because of its applicability to aseagoing service and its use of technology which is pertinent to present real-world problems. The design team for the 1996 Solar Splash competition consisted of seven engineeringstudents from the Mechanical Engineering Department and one faculty member as projectadvisor. The respectable design and performance of the 1995 design and the limited time forproject completion provided the rationale for the 1996 Solar Splash design team to use theoriginal hull. However, modifications to the internal components and slight hull alterations

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Patrick L. Walter

Session 2259 Rocket Payload Load Assessment and Motor Performance- An Instrumentation Challenge Patrick L. Walter, Ph.D., P. E. ASEE/Senior Design Lecturer-Texas Christian University AbstractA complete design experience encompasses many facets including: specificationinterpretation, project management, proposal writing, preliminary and final hardware design,communications, supplier/vendor relations, testing, and human interactions. All of thesefacets are contained in the Capstone design experience in TCU’s new engineering program.The first class from

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Robert George; Allen Soyster; John Lamancusa

Session 1463 Industry-Based Projects in Academia - What Works and What Doesn’t John Lamancusa, Allen Soyster, Robert George Penn State/Northeastern University/DuPontAbstractIn June of 1994, three universities and a national laboratory (Penn State, the University ofWashington, the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, Sandia Labs) formed a partnership, underthe auspices of the Technology Reinvestment Program (TRP) of the Advanced Research ProjectsAgency (ARPA). This partnership focused on injecting a stronger manufacturing emphasis intothe engineering curriculum

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). Maple V. (Purchase address: 450 Phillip Street, Waterloo, Ontario,Canada N2L 5J2), 1-800-267-65833. Parker, R. & Buchanan, W. (1996). Circuit Simulators and Computer Algebra: An Integrated Curriculumfor Electronics Students. Proceedings 1996 ASEE Annual Conference, Washington, D.C. Area UniversityConsortium, June 1996, pp. 165821-26.4. Olive, S. & Parker, R. (1992). A Canadian College Introduces Maple to Engineering Technology Classes,The Maple Roots Report, 2(1): Seneca CollegeRICHARD PARKERRichard Parker, B.Sc., M.Sc., after having been a instructor and administrator in the School of Electronics andComputer Engineering at Seneca College, is currently working on the use of technology in education. He facilitatedthe successful

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, Illinois doing research on isolated speech recognition.In 1988 he headed south for Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, Indiana where he is is now anAssociate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He has spent many summers running workshops forfaculty on using computer algebra for engineering education and is now branching into use multimedia foreducation.Mark's biography isn't complete without some mention of his family. His wife Sarah has her Ph.D. in ElectricalEngineering from Purdue. They have eight wonderful children ages 13, 13, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2, and 6 months. Two boysand six girls! Page 2.188.8

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Session 1649 The Logistics of Teaching an Interactive Television Course to Remote Sites Gary R. Crossman Old Dominion University IntroductionOld Dominion University (ODU) began developing distance education programs in EngineeringTechnology approximately eight years ago. We presently offer upper division courses in Civil,Computer, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Technology via interactive satellite television(Teletechnet) to over 27 sites throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. Students

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Session 2333 Enhancing Electric Energy Conversion and Power Systems Laboratory Experiments Utilizing a Power System Simulator James L. Hales, P.E. Associate Professor University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown ABSTRACT In 1993, the Engineering Technology Division of the University of Pittsburgh atJohnstown purchased and installed a Hampden Model 180 Power System Simulator. Fundingwas provided in part by a $100,000 National Science Foundation Instrumentation and LaboratoryImprovement (ILI) equipment

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, Publishers, 1987, pp. 45-56.10) Spiegel, Leonard, and Limbrunner, George F. Applied Statics and Strength of Materials, 2nd edition. Merrill, 1994, pp. 303-309, 325-326.11) Morrow, H. R. Statics and Strength of Materials. Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1981, pp. 253-258.12) Conway, Ted A. “Solid Mechanics Applications in Design.” 1994 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, pp. 382-383.NANCY DENTON is an assistant department head and associate professor of mechanical engineering technology atPurdue University, where she teaches courses in strength of materials and machine diagnostics, primarily. Shebelongs to ASME, the Vibration Institute, and ASEE. She has chaired the Women in Engineering and MechanicsDivisions of ASEE, and is the incoming