Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education III

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suryaprasad Jayadevappa, PES School of Engineering; Ravi Shankar, Florida Atlantic University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

, relationship, etc) using UML and sequence diagrams then suitable tools can be developed (currently some are available) to implement the design in an object oriented language like C++. ≠ Year 4: In the graduation year a student is expected to complete the capstone project with results that can be demonstrated. Additionally the student is expected to take an addition of 4 more courses at level L4. Level4 courses provides the students with greater detailing with respect to the implementation and help fine tune the developed module and system.To get the proposed 200+ credits for a degree in CSE a student has to supplement with courseson soft-skills such as Communications, Leadership, and Ethics, and courses on

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Education: Experiential Learning and Economic Development I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Olsen, Washington State University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

projects selected by students and started a longdiscussion about what constitutes an acceptable project for entrepreneurship students. They alsosuggested that an activity with a corporate attorney in the Silicon Valley program be included(and they provided one for the students to interview). Finally, and perhaps somewhatsurprisingly, Advisory Board members stressed the need for a discussion of ethics and pointedout how leadership can easily be compromised if company leaders do not treat their employeeswith respect or are less than forthcoming with data about company performance.An alumni group of Frank Fellows has been formed and a program has begun to solicitsuggestions from these people because they have been able to reexamine the Frank

Conference Session

Measurement Tools

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elliot Douglas, University of Florida

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

emphasis on the role of opinion:“What’s true to you and what’s not true to you I think you think critically about those issues.” “I Page 14.1240.5guess you just think about what’s true to you, what’s ethical, what’s right to you.”making decisions: All students stated that their answers needed to be based on sound decisionsthat could be justified. Mike’s approach to the problems was to “just reason it, make sure thatwhat I’ve got down, my answer, makes sense to me.” Even when the problem did not involveany complicated knowledge, according to Alice justifying the final answer was important: “It’snot that hard of a problem, but I have to really think

Conference Session

BME Curriculum Development

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Samantha Jacques, Milwaukee School of Engineeirng; John D. Gassert, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Thomas Swiontek, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Jeffrey LaMack, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Charles Tritt, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Larry Fennigkoh, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Ron Gerrits, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Vincent Canino, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Nancy Schlick, Milwaukee School of Engineering

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

) ≠ Ability to find, analyze and solve a problem. Page 14.280.3 ≠ Understanding of the design process and how it fits into the overall business processes ≠ A basic understanding business processes and entrepreneurial ventures ≠ Strong Laboratory skills ≠ Ability to communicate (both written and verbal) ≠ Understanding of regulations and ethics for biomedical situations ≠ Leadership and teamwork skills ≠ Willingness to continue to learnFacultyWith regard to the recommendation by the Engineer of 2020 report regarding faculty andstudents being the primary actors in the learning process(2), it has always been an underlyingbelief of

Conference Session

Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Electronics and Electrical ET Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Students will demonstrate their ability to evaluate a problem and bring general design strategies to bear on the problem with a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement. 1.7 Students will demonstrate their ability to plan and coordinate a project and manage systems. 2.1 Students will demonstrate their ability to function effectively in teams. 2.2 Students will demonstrate understanding of professional ethical and social responsibilities, within a context of contemporary professional, societal and global issues. 2.3 Students will demonstrate the ability to engage in lifelong learning. 2.4 Students will demonstrate the ability to write clearly and concisely to a variety of audiences. 2.5 Students will demonstrate

Conference Session

Engineering Education in India, Central and Eastern Asia

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fazil Najafi, University of Florida; Ashutosh Upadhyay, University of Florida; Nick Safai, Salt Lake City College

Tagged Divisions

International

Structures 4 Advanced Structural DesignTTE 4004 Transportation Engineering 3 II (Steel) 6SUR 4201 Route Geometrics 3 Elective II 4ENV 4514 Water and Wastewater 1 Treatment Major Project 8EGN 4034 Ethics 4 Geo Tech. Engineering II 6Semester 9 All track courses * 15TOTAL 131 239* All track courses are 3

Conference Session

Capstone and Senior Design in Electrical and Computer ET

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fernando Rios-Gutierrez, Georgia Southern University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

successful and interesting projects, in its original format, the capstone course was tooshort and did not afford the students time to truly demonstrate their capabilities.Also, in order for the EET program to fullfill more strongly the ABET outcomes related todemonstrate that students are able to function on multi-disciplinary teams (outcome d), that theyshow a strong ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems (outcome e) andare able to understand professional and ethical responsibility (outcome f). Based on these goals,the EET faculty and its Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) agreed to modify and expand the EETSenior Project Course into two courses. TEET4610 is a 1-credit course offered in the fallsemester, and a TEET4620 is a 2

Conference Session

New Trends in CHE Education II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Keith, Michigan Technological University; Daniel Crowl, Michigan Technological University; David Caspary, Michigan Technological University; Jeffrey Allen, Michigan Technological University; Dennis Meng, Michigan Technological University; Jeff Naber, Michigan Technological University; Abhijit Mukherjee, Michigan Technological University; John Lukowski, Michigan Technological University; Jay Meldrum, Michigan Technological University; Barry Solomon, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

credits) Business (5 credits) Elective Modules Elective Modules (3 credits) (6 credits) Table 1. Enterprise minor and concentration curriculum. Project work credits can also be used as electives for students not pursuing the minor or concentration.CM/ENT3974 Fuel Cell Fundamentals (1)CM/ENT3977 Fundamentals of Hydrogen as an Energy Carrier (1)CM/ENT3978 Hydrogen Measurements Laboratory (1)CM4310 Chemical Process Safety / Environment (3)ENT3954 Enterprise Market Principles (1)ENT3958 Engineering Ethics in Design and Implementation (1)ENT3961 Enterprise Strategic Leadership (1)ENT3964 Project Management (1)ENT3971 Seven Habits of

Conference Session

Curricular Developments in Energy Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Max Rabiee, University of Cincinnati

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

the 2009 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright ©2009, American Society for Engineering Education The College’s overall graduate placement rate is outstanding. In the past 10 years, that rate has exceeded 95%, with a number of years with 100% placement. Our co-op students and graduates demonstrate leadership skills and quickly integrate into the culture and work ethic of their new companies. With their unique foundation, our graduates are ready and able to be immediate contributors to Electric Power and Energy sector and their communities. CAS co-op students and alumni are known for being exceptionally profession and well- prepared in tackling problems and applying what

Conference Session

Classroom Engagement

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Leopold, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Daniel Tauritz, Missouri University of Science and Technology

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

development, withworkshops on leadership skill development (e.g., commitment, responsibility, ethics, peermentoring, etc.) and balancing one’s professional, academic, and personal life (including priority Page 14.203.4setting, multi-tasking, relaxation techniques, participation in extracurricular activities, etc.). Thethird year would focus on professional development and would include a workshop on oralcommunication skills (including mock interviews, etiquette, professionalism, and networking)and professional writing skills (e.g., resume writing, cover letters, other forms of writtencommunication in the workplace, etc.). The last year would focus

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farrokh Attarzadeh, University of Houston; Deniz Gurkan, University of Houston; Mequanint Moges, University of Houston; Miguel Ramos, University of Houston; Victor Gallardo, University of Houston; Mehrube Mehrubeoglu, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi; Reddy Talusani, Houston Community College System

wereprepared on real-life subjects such as learning, teaching and learning styles, ethics in workplaceetc. The fundamental goal of this workshop was teach the mentors how to lead a discussionsession with their mentees and conflict resolution. It was held at the beginning of 2008 fallsemester with the participation of 4 mentors and the project team.Contributions within DisciplineThe mentoring session within the Computer Engineering Technology discipline highlights themany valuable contributions that mentors make in helping mentees understand the basic conceptsand the importance of using CMAPS tools in building and retaining their knowledge. Moreover,the mentoring session included a friendly discussion on how a group of students can worktogether to

Conference Session

Engineering Education in India, Central and Eastern Asia

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Creese, West Virginia University; M. Adithan, Vellore Institue of Technology

Tagged Divisions

International

Page 14.152.5improvement process, hard work and ethical conduct in a quality education system.The Future Mr. Viswanathan has and will continue to promote VIT University in the internationalarena as well as the national arena. He has observed4 that universities in the USA receivesubstantial funding from a variety of sources, such as philanthropists, industries, alumni, andbusinesses as well as from government. Universities in Europe and most developing countriesrely predominantly on government funding. He has also observed that in the Americaneducational system parents and students are prepared to pay for a quality higher educationprogram. Privatization is one solution for enhancing the quality of higher education in India.VIT University

Conference Session

International Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kuo-Hung Tseng, Meiho Institute of Technology; Chi-Cheng Chang, National Taipei University of Technology

Tagged Divisions

International

. REFERENCES 5Alpert, S., & Grueneberg, K. (2000). Concept Mapping with Multimedia on the Web. Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia, 9(4), 131-331.Barker, P. (2005). Knowledge management for e-learning. Innovations in education and teaching international, 42(2), 111-121.Chang, S. N. (2007). Externalizing students’ mental models through concept maps. Journal of Buddhist Ethics, 41(3), 107-112.Chiu, C. H. (2004). Evaluating system-based strategies for managing conflict in collaborative concept mapping. Journal of Computer Assisted learning, 20, 124-132Freeman, L.A. (2004). The power and benefits of concept mapping: measuring use, usefulness, ease of use, and

Collection

2009 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Kaylea Dunn

interpersonal skills essential (8)  Excellent organizational and planning skills (6)  Basic supervisory skills (1)  Attention to detail (4)  Strong work ethic essential to be successful (3)  Ability to communicate technical issues with a wide range of people (7)  Solve problems (6)  Work independently (1)  Business knowledge (2)  Theoretical understanding (8)Proceedings of the 2009 Midwest Section Conference of the American Society of Engineering Education 5  Writing skills (4)  Project management (2)  Time management skills (4)  Ability to travel (1)  Software

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2009 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Jeanne Radigan

sometimes been described as a four month interview. Employers aregiven the opportunity to evaluate the “new hire” over a several month period rather than thestandard interview procedures. The company is not under any obligation to hire the student, andis therefore able to evaluate these potential employees virtually risk-free [20]. Work ethic,technical competence and attitudes can be more easily assessed over a semester or summer ascompared to a one hour interview. Employers are able to offer jobs to those that have proventhemselves to be a good fit for the company [21] and often at a greatly reduced hiring cost. “Theaverage cost of hiring a college recruit that has had internship experience is almost half that ofhiring an experienced individual

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2009 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

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Conference Session

Issues and Direction in ET Education and Administration: Part II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Enrique Barbieri, University of Houston; Wajiha Shireen, University of Houston; Farrokh Attarzadeh, University of Houston; Raresh Pascali, University of Houston; Miguel Ramos, University of Houston; William Fitzgibbon, University of Houston

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

, IP, the globalization of knowledge, engineering ethics, and economics all in the context of real case-based scenarios. These are left unspecified to also allow flexibility for individual programs to put special emphases or to introduce a first course in design if so desired. Page 14.308.11 ¬ The Elective course in Term 4 would enable the students to begin a transition to either an ECET or ECE degree plan. A typical ECET approved course would be Microprocessor Architecture (lecture and lab). Also, some ET programs may elect to replace MATH IV with an ECET course. ¬ We believe that ECET programs can be completed in 4

Conference Session

Embedded Computing

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Barrett, University of Wyoming; Jeffrey Anderson, University of Wyoming; Jerry Hamann, University of Wyoming; Robert Kubichek, University of Wyoming; Suresh Muknahallipatna, University of Wyoming; John Pierre, University of Wyoming; David Whitman, University of Wyoming; Cameron Wright, University of Wyoming

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Computers in Education

toannually draw 100 talented high school sophomore students to the university for an intensiveexamination of unanswered questions and unresolved challenges. Among the areas that areprobed include: world hunger, plants and people, knights and cowboys, drama, ethics andsociety, communicating with computers, understanding cultural development, pharmacy,fundamentals of computer design and programming, and the links between life and the arts. Thegoal is not to require students to learn another body of knowledge and pass yet another test. It is,rather to challenge imaginations, focus diverse disciplines on specific issues or problems, andintegrate various individual talents into a larger perspective. In the process it is hoped that theselected high school

Conference Session

Laboratories in Engineering Technology

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Durfee, Eastern Washington University; N.M. Hossain, Eastern Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

AC 2009-900: TESTING COMMERCIAL-GRADE THREADED FASTENERS AS ACULMINATING LABORATORY PROJECT IN MATERIAL SCIENCE FOR THEENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUMJason Durfee, Eastern Washington University JASON DURFEE received his BS and MS degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young University. He holds a Professional Engineer certification. Prior to teaching at Eastern Washington University he was a military pilot, an engineering instructor at West Point and an airline pilot. His interests include aerospace, aviation, professional ethics and piano technology.N.M. HOSSAIN, Eastern Washington University Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering Technology,B.S. Bangladesh University of Engineering

Conference Session

Introduction to Materials Courses

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan Stolk, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

Tagged Divisions

Materials

itis one of growing significance in engineering educational discourse.1,2,3 In 1965, Maslow arguedthat creative people are a “necessity for any viable political, social, economic system” thatwishes to avoid obsolescence. Maslow targeted engineering education in 1971, noting that “wemust teach and train engineers not in the old and standard sense,” but in a manner that enablesthem to confront novelty, to improvise, and to gain comfort with change.4 The NationalAcademies recently echoed these decades-old sentiments and included creativity as a necessaryattribute of the “technically proficient engineers who are broadly educated, see themselves asglobal citizens, can be leaders in business and public service, and who are ethically grounded.”3The

Conference Session

BME Curriculum Development

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sonya Seif-Naraghi, University of California, San Diego

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

“Balance” (Transfer)Probability and Statistics Thermodynamics Numerical MethodsBiomaterials Ethics: Individual and SocialComputation II Human and Citizen FormationVerbal Expression in the professional env. Control EngineeringInstrumental Chemistry Signals and SystemsElectronics Applied ElectronicsEquilibrium ThermodynamicsBioinstrumentation Biomedical EngineeringBiomedical Engineering Design Bioethics for engineers IMicrocontrollers (microcomputers) Professional developmentHuman and Citizen Formation II Human and Citizen

Conference Session

Design in the ECE Curriculum

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alan Cheville, Oklahoma State University; Charles Bunting, Oklahoma State University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

, testing, and then final assembly ofthe system. Student learning was evaluated by qualitative evaluation of videos taken duringmeasurement tasks,and rubric based evaluation of student artifacts.As the speed of electronic devices moves ever higher, electromagnetic radiation plays a largerrole in electronic design. Wireless networking, digital pulse propagation on integrated circuitsand printed circuit boards, issues of electromagnetic interference and compatibility, and thetechnical and ethical issues of RFID tags all require some understanding of fundamentalprinciples of high frequency (HF) engineering. At the undergraduate level, however,electromagnetics and, by association, HF design are often seen as complex and arcane subjects.Students’ first

Conference Session

Integrating Computer-based Technology in the Civil Engineering Classroom

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vinod Lohani, Virginia Tech; Parhum Delgoshaei, Virginia Tech; Chelsea Green, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

,problem solving, professional ethics and skills, and critical thinking skills9. This course is takenby about 1700 freshmen every year. One of the learning objectives of this course is that aftersuccessful completion the students should be able to develop and implement algorithms anddemonstrate understanding of basic programming concepts. In late 90s, FORTRAN was replacedby MATLAB to cover basic programming instruction in this course. Beginning in Fall ’04,MATLAB was replaced by Alice programming language. In Spring ’07, Alice was replaced byLabVIEW programming. The dataflow programming approach of LabVIEW is suitable for manyengineering applications. Furthermore this approach is well suited for collection, processing andcommunication of

Conference Session

Project-Based Service Learning

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris Swan, Tufts University; Mary McCormick, Tufts University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

, 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 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 for engineering practice.II. Project-Based Service LearningThe first step towards broadening the curriculum is

Conference Session

Engineering Courses for Non-engineers

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bradley Bishop, United States Naval Academy

Tagged Divisions

Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

USNA, studentsare introduced to the fundamental methods and tools for ongoing evaluation of new, potentiallydisruptive technologies. Students use the tools of socio-technological analysis to carry outprojection (determining what is possible, based on currently understood science), prediction(analyzing what is likely to be achievable under the limitations of current understanding, existingcapabilities, and the economic, political and social realities of the day) and valuation(determining what is valuable, based on risk and reward, ethics, etc.).The described course has as its main outcome a skill set that supports life-long learning andfosters an understanding of the factors that affect and effect technological change. Students whotake the

Conference Session

Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Engineering Technology: Part II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Irwin, Michigan Technological University; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

appropriate to thegiven to teamwork program objectivesin course e. An ability to function effectivelymaterials. on teams f. An ability to identify, analyze and solve technical problems g. An ability to communicate effectively h. A recognition of the need for and ability to engage in lifelong learning I. An ability to understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities j. A respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary professional, societal and global

Conference Session

Student Learning and Assessment

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raghu Echempati, Kettering University; Enayat Mahajerin, Saginaw Valley State University; Anca Sala, Baker College

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

. Engineering ethics is alsointroduced to the students.Course Learning Objectives (CLO’s) 1. Develop, set-up, and solve mechanical component design problems based upon given data and requirements 2. Develop corrective action (define the cause for a problem and the design fixes) for field problems 3. Recognize the need for proper design actions via discussions of current, news worthy, design-related incidents 4. Through mechanical component design class/homework and team-based problems, develop an appreciation for design standards, design tools and the ever- changing materials, processing and analytical techniques available to design while providing an understanding of the basics of design

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Laboratories

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Frank Schreiber, California Polytechnic State University; Andrew Kean, California Polytechnic State University; Glen Thorncroft, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

ethics and engineeringscience(1,2,3,4). MEA research uses open-ended case studies to simulate authentic, real-worldproblems that small teams of students address. As part of a collaborative, large-scale NationalScience Foundation project, this paper describes our first efforts to develop MEAs whichincorporate a laboratory or hands-on component.We will explain more about MEAs momentarily, but first wanted to provide more motivationsfor this specific effort. When teaching thermodynamics on the quarter system, we typicallycover the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics for both open and closed systems in thirty50-minute class sessions. Due to the rushed nature of this class, there are many fundamentalconcepts which do not get the care and

Conference Session

Implementation of the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge and Recent ABET Experiences

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fred Meyer, United States Military Academy; Stephen Ressler, United States Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

, political, and economic aspects of a complex problem; ≠ using a methodical process to solve the problem; ≠ demonstrating creativity in the formulation of alternative solutions; ≠ using appropriate techniques and tools to enhance the problem-solving process; ≠ working effectively on teams; and ≠ developing high-quality solutions that consider the technological, social, political, economic, and ethical dimensions of the problem.2. Provide appropriate civil engineering expertise to the Army, when called uponto do so.3. Communicate effectively.4. Continue to grow intellectually and professionally—as Army officers and asengineers.The USMA Civil Engineering program outcomes prepare students to do the following at the

Conference Session

Design in the ECE Curriculum

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Bucks, Purdue University; William Oakes, Purdue University; Jeffrey Richardson, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

, there is a TA with extensiveLabVIEW and NI hardware experience who is available to help any team that needs it.Skill Sessions:As part of the semester requirement for participation in EPICS, a student must satisfy a certainnumber of activity credits. These can be fulfilled in several different ways. First, there is alecture during the week, common to all teams, that covers topics centered around engineeringdesign and analysis techniques, communication, leadership, and ethics. Attending a lecturecounts for one of the required activity credits.The other way for a student to fulfill the required number of activity credits is to attend what arereferred to as skill sessions in EPICS. These are short, one to two hour sessions generally heldby the TAs