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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leonard Bohmann, Michigan Technological University; Sheryl Sorby, Michigan Technological University; Dana Johnson, Michigan Technological University; Kris Mattila, Michigan Technological University; John Sutherland, Michigan Technological University

. Page 12.65.5It was found that the program outcomes suggested by the Engineering Accreditation Commissionof ABET13 nearly covered the outcomes suggested by our industry participants. A singleadditional outcome was added to completely cover the list. The Program Outcomes are shown inTable 4. Table 4: Service System Engineering Program Outcomes (a) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering (b) An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data (c) An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nathan Klingbeil, Wright State University; Kuldip Rattan, Wright State University; Michael Raymer, Wright State University; David Reynolds, Wright State University; Richard Mercer, Wright State University; Anant Kukreti, University of Cincinnati; Brian Randolph, University of Toledo

first undergraduate curriculum in bioinformatics.David Reynolds, Wright State University David B. Reynolds is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical, Industrial and Human Factors Engineering at Wright State University. He is a Co-PI on WSU's National Model for Engineering Mathematics Education, and has also conducted NSF supported research to develop human factors engineering undergraduate design projects for persons with disabilities.Richard Mercer, Wright State University Richard E. Mercer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Wright State University. He is a Co-PI on WSU's National Model for Engineering Mathematics Education. He is active

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia Carlson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Frederick Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

), the studentauthor is taken to what the reviewer said to justify the numerical evaluation.We have found that by carefully crafting the performance questions in the rubric, we are able toelicit peer commentary exhibiting characteristics of the three higher levels of Bloom’sTaxonomy: • Analysis: Breaking down objects or ideas into simpler parts and seeing how the parts Page 12.156.11 relate and are organized • Synthesis: Rearranging component ideas into a new whole • Evaluation: Making judgments based on internal evidence and external criteria.Table B provides some sample student commentary taken from assignment #3: Product

Conference Session

How to Effectively Teach Using Teams

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norman Dennis, University of Arkansas; Kevin Hall, University of Arkansas

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

four design teamsin order to create independent concept designs for a crossing that would support three potentialloadings; pedestrian only, ATV traffic, and the construction tractor. An estimated cost and rough Page 12.323.6 a bFigure 2. a. Four wheel ATV emergency vehicle (1670 lb.) b. Small construction tractor withbox blade and front end loader (5700 lb).bill of materials was created for each concept design. Two weeks after the initial visit eachdesign team had prepared a formal presentation to brief the members of the ONSC staff andboard of

Conference Session

Innovations in Mechanical Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hyun Kim, Youngstown State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

) student-faculty interaction b) communication c) feedback d) understanding of fundamentals e) engineering reasoningThe assessment activities have been received favorably by students. They felt that the activitieshelped them gain knowledge effectively and improved their learning curves significantly. Thatsentiment is well reflected in the final assessment surveys. The ratings have been improvinggradually since the course assessment has been implemented. The Course Assessment is one ofthe most efficient and economical assessment tools that a small or medium-sized engineeringprogram can effectively incorporate as a core assessment tool to achieve students’ learningoutcomes and the educational objectives of the program.Bibliography 1

Conference Session

Writing and Communication II: Practical Perspectives on Teaching and Assessment

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathleen Jernquist, U.S. Coast Guard Academy; David Godfrey, U.S. Coast Guard Academy; Todd Taylor, U.S. Coast Guard Academy

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education

what made the journey worthwhile.One final section, “REVIEWING THE JOURNEY” is again focused on the writing process as a Page 12.486.9journey for the author. It discusses the importance of the revision and self-assessment processesand how the writing center can help. A discussion on the grading philosophy of the engineeringdepartment – a generic policy on what constitutes an A, B, C and F paper is under development.Using the HandbookThe following discussion shows some examples that have been included within the EngineeringWriting Handbook and how they have been used within a classroom setting.The sample language charts (Appendices I and II

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Watkins, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Nan Byars, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Deborah Sharer, University of North Carolina-Charlotte

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

– Program OutcomesABET Criterion 2, Program Outcomes, consists of eleven units of knowledge or skill thatstudents are expected to acquire during their time in the program. As these appear in the criteriadocument2 in an alphabetized list, they have come to be known colloquially as a through k. Tosatisfy the criterion, a baccalaureate engineering technology program must demonstrate thatgraduates have: a. an appropriate mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of their disciplines, b. an ability to apply current knowledge and adapt to emerging applications of mathematics, science, engineering and technology, c. an ability to conduct, analyze and interpret experiments and apply experimental results to improve

Conference Session

Developing New Instrumentation

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chad Lloyd, Middle Tennessee State University; Saleh Sbenaty, Middle Tennessee State University

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation

configuration changes that the homeoccupant can accomplish without professional assistance, allow for built-in security features, andpotential cost savings.The above paper is the result of a research thesis presented to the graduate faculty of MiddleTennessee State University in partial fulfillment of the Master of Science degree in EngineeringTechnology. The research has enhanced the real-world applications and hands-on experiences ofthe author.Bibliography1. Williams, B. (2005). A History of Light and Lighting. Retrieved September 15, 2006 from http://www.mts.net/~william5/history/hol.htm2. Driscoll, E. B. (2002). A Timeline for Home Automation. Retrieved September 20, 2006 from http://www.eddriscoll.com

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Asa, North Dakota State University; Zhili (Jerry) Gao

Tagged Divisions

Construction

) is generally regarded as the mainstay of theABET accreditation. As per ABET accreditation requirements in the context of EC 2000,engineering programs must demonstrate that their graduates possess the following skills:“(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data(c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs(d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams(e) an ability to identify, formulates, 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

Conference Session

New Trends in Energy Curriculum

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kendrick Aung, Lamar University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

: ‚ Design of Thermal Systems by W. F. Stoecker1 ‚ Analysis and Design of Energy Systems by B. K. Hodge and R. P. Taylor2 ‚ Design of Fluid Thermal Systems by W. S. Janna3 ‚ Elements of Thermal-Fluid System Design by L. C. Burmeister4 ‚ Design and Optimization of Thermal Systems by Y. Jaluria5 ‚ Design Analysis of Thermal Systems by R. F. Boehm6 ‚ Design and Simulation of Thermal Systems by N. V. Suryanarayana, O. Arici and N. Suryanarayana7 ‚ Thermal Design and Optimization by A. Bejan, G. Tsatsaronis, and M. Moran8 The main criteria for choosing the textbook are topical contents, problem sets, workedexamples, and design projects. Comparing these textbooks is difficult as many core topics aresimilar but each

Conference Session

Novel Applications of Computers/Software in Energy Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Liping Guo, University of Northern Iowa; Recayi 'Reg' Pecen

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2007-2855: PSCAD SIMULATION IN A POWER ELECTRONICSAPPLICATION COURSELiping Guo, University of Northern Iowa Liping Guo received the B. E. degree in Automatic Control from Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China in 1997, the M. S. and Ph. D. degrees in Electrical & Computer Engineering from Auburn University, AL, USA in 2001 and 2006 respectively. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the Electrical & Information Engineering Technology Program at the Department of Industrial Technology at the University of Northern Iowa. Her research and teaching interests are mainly in the area of power electronics, embedded systems and automatic control.Recayi "Reg" Pecen, University

Conference Session

Improving ME Education: Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Goodarz Ahmadi, Clarkson University; John McLaughlin, Clarkson University; Stephen Doheny-Farina, Clarkson University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

ones. Figure 9b shows the velocityvector field at some sections of the domain. a) Pressure Contours b) Velocity Vector Field Figure 8. Sample simulations of blood flow in the human abdominal aorta.Course Web Effectiveness The effectiveness of the course (ME 437/537) website was assessed in two ways:1. Usability tests were conducted on an early version of the site and conducted again on arevised version of the site. In both tests, participants were given tasks to find coursematerial and use the calculation model available on the site. The purpose of these testswas to determine how efficiently the participants could complete each task.2. A survey questionnaire was administered to students

Conference Session

Optical and Wireless Communication Systems

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George Moore, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

,Journal of College Science Teaching 35 no3 N/D 2005 34-38[5] Fend, H., and Scheel, K. (2006). Engaging Students, Journal of College Science Teaching, 35 no1 S 2005, 20-24 [6] Gordon, P. R., Rogers, A. M., Comfort, M., Gavula, N., and Mcgee B. P., (2001). A taste of problem-based Page 12.1404.12learning increases achievement of urban minority middle-school students. Educational Horizons, 79, 171-175.[7] Kolb, D. (1985). The Learning Style Inventory (2nd ed.), Boston, MA; McBer.[8] Krynock, K. B., and Robb, L., (1996). Is problem-based learning a problem for your curriculum? Illinois SchoolResearch and Development Journal, 33, 21-24[9

Conference Session

Assessing Design Coursework I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keith Sheppard, Stevens Institute of Technology; Edward Blicharz, Stevens Institute of Technology; Bernard Gallois, Stevens Institute of Technology; Rashmi Jain, Stevens Institute of Technology; Ian Denholm, Stevens Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

course sequence. Assessment showsthat students’ perceptions of their learning associated with key outcomes of the course areencouraging with respect to the goals of the course and its contribution to those of the designcourse sequence. Based on assessment, changes have been made for future operation of thecourse to try to improve teaching of LabVIEW, increase students’ recognition of the relevanceand importance of the content of the course and to further develop the effectiveness ofintroducing systems thinking early in the curriculum with its associated challenges for studentswith little contextual knowledge and experience.References1. Sheppard, K and Gallois, B., “The Design Spine: Revision of the Engineering Curriculum to Include a Design

Conference Session

Innovative Mechanics Education Programs and Projects

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Phillip Cornwell, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Charles Farrar, Los Alamos National Laboratory; Peter Avitabile, University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

Conference on Structural Dynamics, Kissimmee, Florida, Feb. 2001.15. Granier, J.J., R.J. Hundhausen, G.E. Gaytan, “Passive Modal Damping with Piezoelectric Shunts,” Proceedings of the 20th IMAC Conference on Structural Dynamics, Los Angeles, CA, Feb. 2002.16. Kess, H.R., N.J. Rosnow, B.C. Sidle, “Effects of Bearing Surfaces on Lap Joint Energy Dissipation,” Proceedings of the 20th IMAC Conference on Structural Dynamics, Los Angeles, CA, Feb. 2002.Biomechanics17. Crowell, B.L., B. A. Stalcup, D. W. Stinemates, “Design of Personal Air Bag Spinal Protection Device,” Proceedings of the 19th IMAC Conference on Structural Dynamics, Kissimmee, Florida, Feb. 2001.18. Giardini, S., D. Laney, A.C. Rutherford, C.R. Farrar, “Monitoring Femoral

Conference Session

FPD8 -- Introductory Courses

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Lehr, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Christopher Grant, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

limitations and assumptions, do they make sense, do they understand the limitations. • Examine programming constructs utilized and complexity of the code; compare with student in question. If student is a C student struggling to get through course and never programmed before, expecting them to use arrays of structures and pointers might not be realistic; though the use of loops, files, and functions would be expected; along with a well documented, complete project. • If the student did what was required, the project is neatly put together, and the project make sense it is likely they will get a B. Above and beyond an A, lower then expected level for student in question a C. Most students receive an A

Conference Session

Simulation and Virtual Instrumentation

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sorraya Khiewnavawongsa, Purdue University; Ron Leong, Purdue University; Edie Schmidt, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

in Web-based and Lab-based Learning Environments. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 39(2), 205-223.8. Parke K. (2002). New Tech App Minimizes Faculty’s E-Learning Burden. Distance Education Report 6(12), 4.9. Sonic Foundry, Inc. Retrieved March 2, 2007, from: http://www.mediasite.com10. The United States Distant Learning Association. Retrieved January 14, 2007, from: http://www.usdla.org/ Page 12.1225.15Appendix A. Instruction to log in a virtual class and interface Page 12.1225.16Page 12.1225.17Page 12.1225.18Appendix B. Survey Form

Conference Session

International Engineering Education I - Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mike Murphy; Michael Dyrenfurth, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

International

and support activities.9. Allocate resources to implement the research strategy: a. Implement research capacity building schemes that are focussed on the strategic research areas. These schemes can include seed funding and larger research team awards. Seed funding should be available only once to a faculty member. b. Ensure that adequate space, lab and other necessary research facilities are made available. It is important that impediments to research activity are identified and removed so as to ensure that faculty see that the research agenda is a college priority.Academic Management Initiatives:10. Recruit excellent postdoctoral researchers. This is perhaps the single most

Conference Session

Direct Measures of Student Performance

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Carpenter, University of South Florida

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

can be used to ensure that students can function at the Application level ofcognitive development. The Proficiency Exam Protocol can also be an effective meansof ABET related assessment.Biographical Information 1 http://helios.bto.ed.ac.uk/bto/statistics/tress4a.html 2 Taxonomy of Educational Objectives, B. S. Bloom, ed., David McKay Company, New York (1956). 3 Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Program, ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission, ABET Inc., 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202 (2006). 4 Stephen J. Ressler, New Civil Engineering Program Criteria, Directions, A Newsletter of the American Society of Civil Engineers’ Committee on Curricula & Accreditation, p. 6-10 (Fall

Conference Session

IE and EM Program Mangement

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmad Sarfaraz, California State University-Northridge; Tarek Shraibati, California State University-Northridge

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

program, most of who workin industry, led to the implementation and design of the use of case studies as a means tocoalesce lessons learned in the various course in the curriculum. Feedback from workingengineers and other in the program has shown the use of case studies has been effective inachieving this goal.References1. Farr, J. V., and Bowman, B. A., “ABET Accreditation of Engineering Management Programs: Contemporary and Future Issues,” Engineering Management Journal, vol. 11, no. 4, December 1999.2. Hicks, P. C., Utley, Dawn, R., Westbrook, J. D. “What Are We Teaching Our Engineering Managers,” Engineering Management Journal, vol. 11 no. 1, March 1999.3. Bowen, D., Ganjeizadah, F., Motavalli, S., Zong H., “Development of a New M.S

Conference Session

New Engineering Educators: Off the Beaten Path

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jenny Lo, Virginia Tech; Vinod Lohani, Virginia Tech; Michael Gregg, Virginia Tech; Richard Goff, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

Guinea Pigs, The Chronicle of Higher Education, May 10, 20028 Gregorian, V.: Colleges Must Reconstruct the Unity of Knowledge, The Chronicle of Higher Education, June4,20049 Bollag, B: A Course on Conflict Resolution Is Personal for the 2 Professors Who Team-Teach It, The Chronicle ofHigher Education, September 22, 2006 Page 12.1092.8

Conference Session

Engineering Management Program Management

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Elson, National University; Shekar Viswanathan, National University; Howard Evans, National University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

): 21-27. 7. Barker, Bruce G, and Dinesh Verma. "Systems engineering effectiveness: A complexity point paradigm for software intensive systems in the information technology sector." Engineering Management Journal 15, no. 3 (2003): 29-35. 8. Keating, Charles, Ralph Rogers, Resit Unal, and David Dryer. "System of Systems Engineering." Engineering Management Journal 15, no. 3 (2003): 36-45. 9. Sauser, Brian. "Toward mission assurance: a framework for systems engineering management." Systems Engineering 9, no. 3 (2006): 213-227. 10. Rouse, William B. "A theory of enterprise transformation." Systems Engineering 8, no. 4 (2005): 279-295. 11. Arnold, Stuart, and Harold W. Lawson. "Viewing systems from a business

Conference Session

The Challenges of Tech Transfer

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carmo D'Cruz, Florida Tech; Dr. Shoaib Shaikh, Nothrup Grumman Corporation

Tagged Divisions

Systems Engineering Constituent Committee

, Utah.” The University of Utah. 1999.18. Gartner, William B. “What Are We Talking About When We Talk About Entrepreneurship ?” Journal of Business Venturing, (5), 1990 pp. 1519. D’Cruz, Carmo and P. Vaidyanathan “A Holistic Approach to Teaching Engineering Entrepreneurship and Technology Commercialization” - Proc. of ASEE National Conference, Nashville, Jun 200320. Kirzner, Israel. “The Entrepreneurial Process” in The Environment for Entrepreneurship, ed. Calvin A. Kent (Lexington Books, 1984) p. 4121. Knight Russell M. “Can Business Schools Produce Entrepreneurs ? An Empirical Study,” Journal of Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Vol. 5 (1) Summer 1987

Conference Session

Design for Special Services

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan McCahan, University of Toronto

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

. “Assuming that you were trying to determine the environmental impact of a proposed new petrochemical refinery, which of the following would you NOT likely include on your list? (a) workplace safety (b) toxicology of materials…” (taken from a test in ESP)Each of these examples represents a different type of barrier, and it is worth understanding the Page 12.1517.6differences before discussing an approach for overcoming these issues.In example 1, the question implies a familiarity with a food that is highly culturally specific. Astudent who had watched their parent make this sandwich, or had made one themselves, wouldhave an

Conference Session

Capstone Design III

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Kasarda, Virginia Tech; Brenda Brand, Virginia Tech; Eugene Brown, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

to continue tofacilitate the FIRST Robotics’ positive, effective and innovative science, engineering, and mathlearning community. This learning will include the importance of positive language, positivemind-sets, creating shared meaning with others, and developing inclusive environments.Throughout the leadership components, engineering students have been actively engaged inpractical, hands-on experiences. These include: A. Management of large and small sub-teams of high-school students. B. Individual consultations with the facilitators (faculty advisors) when the capstone students have specific issues or scenarios that they want help with. C. Focus on individual development of their action plans. D. Development of strong sense

Conference Session

Experiential and Service Learning

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Bucks, Purdue University; William Oakes, Purdue University; Carla Zoltowski, Purdue University; Frank DeRego, Purdue University; Silvia Mah, University of California-San Diego

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

Engineering Education Excellence Award. He is a past-chair of the ASEE IL/IN Section, and board member of Freshman Programs and Educational Research Methods Divisions.Carla Zoltowski, Purdue University CARLA B. ZOLTOWSKI is Education Administrator of the EPICS Program at Purdue University. She received her BSEE and MSEE from Purdue University, and is currently pursuing her PhD in Engineering Education at Purdue. She has served as a lecturer in Purdue’s School of Electrical and Computer Engineering.Frank DeRego, Purdue University FRANK R. DE REGO, JR. is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, College of Liberal Arts at Purdue University. His research interests focus on

Conference Session

Innovative Mechanics Education Programs and Projects

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Morgan, Texas A&M University; Luciana Barroso, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

outdiscussions about damping, and how while no physical element looks like a dashpot in the realsystem, some mechanism for energy loss needs to be incorporated into the models being built. Page 12.541.4 (a) (b) Figure 1. Demonstration of Free-Vibration Response and Coordinate System SelectionOnce they have finalized their model and created a sketch of the time-history of the response, aclarifying “experiment” like that shown in Figure 2a is done. This leads to a class discussion ontheir assumption of the deflection initially being “straight down,” which may not be the case, andhow the

Conference Session

Teaching Methods for the 21st Century: Part 2

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Savage, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Materials

, pp. 917-924.7. Muryanto, S., “Concept Mapping: An Interesting and Useful Learning Tool forChemical Engineering Laboratories,” Int. J. Engng. Ed., Vol. 22, No. 5, 2006, pp. 979-985.8. Evans, D. L., McNeill, B. W. and Beakley, G. C., “Design in Engineering Education:Past views and future directions,” Engineering Education, July/August, 1990, pp. 517-522.9. Dym, C. L., Engineering Design: A Synthesis of Views, Cambridge University Press,New York, 1994.10. Taxonomy of Educational Objectives: Handbook I: Cognitive Domain, Longman, NewYork, 1956.11. Safoutin, M. J., Atman, C. J., Adams, R., Rutar, T., Kramlich, J. C. and Fridley, J. L.,“A Design Attribute Framework for Course Planning and Learning Assessment,” IEEETransactions on Education, Vol

Conference Session

Meeting ABET Requirements

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhengtao Deng, Alabama A&M University; Cathy Qian, Alabama A&M University; Ruben Rojas-Oviedo, Alabama A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Engineering graduates must demonstrate (a) an ability toapply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering; (b) an ability to design andconduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data; (c) an ability to design asystem, component, or process to meet desired needs; (d) an ability to function inmultidisciplinary teams; (e) an ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems;(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility; (g) an ability to communicateeffectively; (h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineeringsolutions in a global and societal context; (i) a recognition of the need for and an ability toengage in life-long learning; (j) a knowledge of contemporary issues; and (k

Conference Session

Cognitive and Motivational Issues in Student Performance II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Froyd, Texas A&M University; Larissa Pchenitchnaia, Texas A&M University; Debra Fowler, Texas A&M University; Nancy Simpson, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

withcontrollable variables, and (b) consider interactions of a system with its environment,which Gharajedaghi associates with uncontrollable variables, Thinking holistically in theCDIO Syllabus is related to Gharajedaghi’s multidimensional principle because bothemphasize the wide range of disciplinary perspectives that should be considered whenstudying the interactions of a system with its environment. These interactions includephysical exchanges (mass, energy, charge, momentum, angular momentum), economic Page 12.1340.6exchanges, social interactions, and interactions explored from perspectives associatedwith the humanities. Table 1. Framework for