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2008 GSW

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Jiecai Luo; Pradeep K. Bhattacharya

9969, Baton Rouge, LA 70813 bhattach@engr.subr.edu AbstractEngineering Mathematics Course at Electrical Engineering Department of Southern University is afundamental core engineering course. This core course is taught in a way that shows how theengineering problems in the real world are related to the mathematic problems and how to solvethese related engineering problems by adopting different mathematical tools, which is one of thegreatest strengths of SU's EE curriculum- and having emphasis on fundamentals about how theyapply to real-world problems. There always are very many types of mathematical topics to becovered in this

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2008 GSW

Authors

Luciana Barroso; Jim Morgan

problems and systems, both in how to break down a problem and identify appropriate simplifying assumptions, as well as how to evaluate their problem solution and system behaviorThese issues are by no means unique to dynamics courses6. However, the nature of the material issuch that these problems become more obvious in this class, and students cannot successfullycomplete the course without addressing these issues. The fundamental nature of these pedagogicalissues is reflected by their close connection to key findings articulated in How People Learn7. Theresearch synthesized indicates that if the learner’s preconceptions (including misconceptions) abouta particular topic are not brought to the surface, then new concepts will

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2008 GSW

Authors

Hamid Majlesein; Sujeet Bhatte; Zhengmao Ye

Figure 12. For Values of n=10 and n=50Figures 11 and 12 show the comparison of values for Data funneling algorithm and ZELDA whenthe values of n are 5 and 10 and 10 and 50, respectively. Summary and ConclusionsWhen a packet is transmitted in the network from one node to another, energy is expended at eachnode in order to process this packet and forward it to the next node. As a fundamental rule, if we areable to minimize the number of nodes involved during communication between two nodes in anetwork, then the overall energy consumed in this process will be reduced.Here it can be observed that the comparative number of nodes for ZELDA almost remains the sameeven if the density of the network increases

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2008 GSW

Authors

Jerry K. Keska

become learners and investigators, and their communications support a moreeffective learning process, which is beneficial for both of them. Like the beginning of the firstsemester, the application of a full-cycle learning experience in OEPs begins with the developmentof an initial unique idea, continues on through the design and construction of a working prototype,and concludes by conducting a feasibility study involving start-up procedures, data gathering andanalysis, report writing, and a presentation.A preliminary requirement for the successful implementation of a process like this is the selectionof good quality references to be used in the “lean approach” with limited library resources. It isalso required that a full text of the references

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2008 GSW

Authors

George D. Gray

domestically owned and operated manufacturing companies as they try to competewithin the highly competitive global marketplace. Along with the demand is also aconcern from both prospective employers and students that graduating engineeringstudents are not receiving enough hands-on applications oriented coursework. Studentsseem to be overwhelmed with theoretical concepts that have little to no real applicationvalue. Bernard Gordon, founder of NeuroLogica Corp. writes in the New EnglandJournal of Higher Education last summer, “Moreover, a growing emphasis on science andresearch rather than on, say a hands-on familiarity with machine tools or the ability torapidly and intuitively compute, with reasonable accuracy, the impedance of an electroniccircuit

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2008 GSW

Authors

Pradeep K. Bhattacharya; Jiecai Luo

The University of New Mexico – Albuquerque Copyright © 2008, American Society for Engineering Educationprinciples in every engineering subject. This paper is intended to be an introduction to allpoints of interests in University – Industry relations to evolve a possible road map to arewarding engineering career and a new world order. A mythology has developed thatdefines engineering as applied science, devaluating the fundamental research issues thatengineering offers through its very complexity and operating procedures. 3. An Overview of Ethical ChallengesLet us start with the Environmental Engineering and a famous proverb we know for lastthirty years. It says, “When a butterfly flutters its

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2008 GSW

Authors

Richard Bannerot

nomeasurable differences in testing performances among the three classes, but a positivecorrelation was demonstrated between better homework or quiz grades and testing grades.Copies of example of quizzes and an example project are provided. The results from studentsurveys indicate fairly strong support for the quizzes over homework and the use of a websiteover a more tradition format for the course. However, almost 25% of the students prefer a moretradition course format of weekly homework and writing on the board. IntroductionThe ultimate skill to be learned in an undergraduate engineering curriculum is “problemsolving.” Since essentially all engineering (and science) classes are limited to a narrowdiscipline

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2008 GSW

Authors

Mohan A. Ketkar; Nripendra N. Sarker

models when necessary. (Instructor may record the presentation for assessment display purpose, and must ensure to get consent for witness protection from the students).Written Communication (Through Senior Project Report Writing)Following additional six performance criteria for written communication were developed forthis outcome based on the requirements in the Senior Design Projects manual5. 5. Students are able to prepare a well organized and well formatted technical report This performance criterion is assessed by determining how well the written report is formatted. The elements considered include ascertaining whether students (i) provide title page, abstract, and table of contents, list of figures, and list of

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2008 GSW

Authors

Kristi J. Shryock; Helen L. Reed

feedback orcomparisons based on a reference or norm group. While they can usually be quick and easy toemploy, you must evaluate how well aligned the exam is to your outcomes. Many departmentswill find the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam results very beneficial; however, it providesless information for departments that do not have subject-specific examination parts, such asAerospace Engineering. If only a small number of your students take the exam, the credibility ofthe results is considerably lessened, but they should be included. Be aware it is not a strongassessment piece in this case. In summary, standardized exams are available with no additionaltime involved in the development phase. In addition, national data can assist you withcomparing

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2008 GSW

Authors

Ronald E. Barr; J.P. Mohsen; Jane M. Fraser; Amir Karimi; Nelson A. Macken; John A. Stratton; John J. Uhran, Jr.; Sandra A. Yost

, were two very different things, but they were and arevery much entwined and the discussions at many of the section meetings made that clear. If one wants to pursue a pathway to research in engineering education, the researchmethodology in engineering education should be no different than the same methodologicalapproach used in technical engineering research: 1. define the research question or hypothesis, 2.write a proposal or plan, 3. seek funding or other appropriate support, 4. do the work rigorously,and 5. publish the results in peer-reviewed journals. In this sense, engineering educationresearch should be considered favorably in promotion and tenure. One caveat in educationalresearch is that the student (human subject) is the target