;MUniversity (Figure 3), 2. the effect on feral population at the Welder Wildlife Reserve by RobertCoulson of the Department of Entomology at Texas A&M University (Figure 4), 3. the effect onmanaged honeybee colonies by Binford Weaver of B. Weaver Apiaries (Figure 5), 4. scientificaspects of the problem by James Matis of the Department of Statistics at Texas A&M University(Figure 6), and 5. extension to the population dynamics of badgers and foxes by James Matis. Figure 3: John Thomas Figure 4: William Coulson Proceedings of the 2005 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi Copyright © 2005, American Society for
Session T4C3 Attracting Underrepresented Students for Careers in Science and Engineering Korinne Caruso, Rafic Bachnak, Cody Ross, Carlton Prewitt Department of Computing and Mathematical Sciences Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi AbstractTexas A&M - Corpus Christi recently implemented a new program geared toward localarea high school students. Its efforts in encouraging juniors to participate in a two-weeksummer workshop and a follow-up science and technology exhibit promises to improvethe recruitment of underrepresented
: 20 fpm. Metabolic rate and clothing level were retrieved from Appendix A and B,respectively, of ASHRAE Standard 55-2004. Air speed was assumed. Operative temperature wastaken to be the room temperature as listed in Appendix C of ASHRAE Standard 55-2004. MEoffice conditions fall in the range of comfort level as indicated in the figures, with a predicted meanvote (PMV) set at -0.5 to 0.5. The PMV at this level correlates to an 80% occupant acceptability.The acceptable predicted percentage dissatisfied (PPD) is rated at less than 10%.16 The programgenerated a PPD value of 7.4% for ME office conditions on November 4th and a PPD of 5.4% forME office conditions on January 21st, indicating that the ME office is in the acceptable range ofthermal
Session T4A3 Challenge-Based Instruction in an Engineering Technical Elective Course Ronald Barr1, Marcus Pandy2, Anthony Petrosino3, and Vanessa Svihla3 Department of Mechanical Engineering1, Department of Biomedical Engineering2, and Department of Curriculum and Instruction3 The University of Texas at Austin AbstractThis paper presents the methodology and results of teaching an engineering technical electivecourse using a challenge-based approach. The challenges consisted of eight
Session T4C1 Design Project for PLC Course: Automation Work Process Control Cody Ross and Hesham Shaalan Engineering Technology Program Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi AbstractDesign projects provide a means to teach students many important skills. TheProgrammable Logic Controller (PLC) course utilizes a project-based approach. One ofthe major goals of the project is to prepare students to apply effective problem solvingtechniques to a problem that simulates a real world situation. This includes the ability todefine the problem
Session T1C3Ethernet Control of Microcontrollers using the Built-in Interface Chad Lloyd and Dr. Saleh M. Sbenaty Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Studies Middle Tennessee State University AbstractThis paper describes the use of a new generation of microcontrollers that runs a smallweb server and is capable of responding to events triggered by the end user. Only veryrecently such a microcontroller has been available on the market. The use of one of theearliest networked microcontrollers, the Dallas Semiconductor DSTini, in a
Session T4A2 Using Robots to Teach Manufacturing Automation Hesham Shaalan, Tim Coppinger Engineering Technology Program Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi AbstractThe Manufacturing Automation course is offered as part of the Electrical EngineeringTechnology curriculum. This course covers computer integrated manufacturing systemsprimarily from a hardware and control point of views. It also covers robotic applications toComputer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) cells. The course includes lab
Session T1D2 E-mail Assignments For the Classroom Does It Work ? Larry L. White, P.E. Dept. of Engineering Technology Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi AbstractI developed a teaching method where the students have an assignment of a workingworld engineering problem. The objective is to expose students to working worldengineering problems and e-mail communication. I have used this method in mythermodynamics and heat transfer classes for the past 4 years.In these assignments, the student is an engineer
Session T3B3 RECOMMENDATIONS TO CONNECT ACADEMIA WITH INDUSTRY Chandrika Rao, Carol L. Binkerd Department of Computing and Mathematical Science Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412 crao@sci.tamucc.edu AbstractToday’s students are no longer satisfied with an education that prepares them to be a“Renaissance Man”. They increasingly question the relevance of their courses towardspreparing them for their future professions. Consequently, many academic programs areattempting to tie classroom
Session T3D4 Ethics in Engineering Education Sarah J. Smith Engineering Technology Department Purdue University North Central AbstractHow are core ethical values within students developed so graduates are prepared to makeethically sound decisions? Some ethicists believe humanity is entering an era referred toas the Morally Deficient Society. Yet almost a century ago, Teddy Roosevelt stated “Wedraw the line against misconduct, not against wealth. The capitalist who, alone or inconjunction with his fellows
Session F1B2 An Intelligent Breadboard for Electronics Experiments H. Randolph Holt Department of Technology Northern Kentucky University Abstract This paper develops the functional specification and preliminary design for a system that can enhance “hands-on” learning in electrical and electronic programs with the inclusion of a microcontroller-based system and software. When implemented, it can be used for a wide assortment of classes such as circuit analysis, analog electronics, digital electronics
Session T3D3 Engineering ethics as part of the core course in professional ethics M.K. Balasubramanya Department of Physical and Life Sciences College of Science and Technology Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi AbstractProfessional ethics is taught as a required general education (core) course in manyundergraduate programs. We describe a model for collaborative teaching of professionalethics by a team that consists of (1) philosophers and (2) science and technologyprofessionals. The model requires the
. The various adverse effects such as airquality, noise pollution, traffic disruption, land contamination and positive aspects suchas job creation and improved standard of living are presented. Utilizing a case study, theeffects of construction of super stores is taken into consideration in order to analyze theireffects on the community. IntroductionThe Environment comprises those aspects of human health including quality of life thatare determined by physical, chemical, biological, social, and psychosocial factors. It alsorefers to the theory and practice of assessing, correcting, controlling, and preventingthose factors in the environment that can potentially adversely affect the health of presentand
Session F1C3 A VIRTUAL TOUR OF A STEEL STRUCTURAL CONSTRUCTION Roop Chanda, Mohammed E. Haque Department of Construction Science Texas A&M University AbstractThe traditional methods of classroom teaching are often supplemented by alternative methods, soas to enhance the understanding of the students. These alternative methods include constructionsite visits, use of 3-D drawings and physical models. Although construction site visits are thebest way to expose students to actual construction technologies, they present
of heat transfer andthen the thermal conductivity. Finally, the experimental thermal conductivities werecompared to values from the literature.Radiative absorptivities were obtained for five metallic surfaces with different surfacefinishes in comparison to a matte black paint surface finish as the control. Metallic rodswere first cooled to <18°C prior to inserting a thermocouple into the center end of the rodand then insulating the ends. A 1000W lamp was used to heat the rods while monitoringthe temperature inside the rod as a function of time. Heat balances were then used todetermine the surface absorptivity relative to the black matte finish. Finally, theexperimental absorption coefficients were compared to values from the literature
to class resulting in the student being able to grasp thematerial better, have a deeper understanding of the subject matter, and engage inthe lecture.Just in Time Teaching is proving to be an effective tool for faculty to identifydifferent types of student learning methods. There are those students who areintrinsically motivated to learn for the purpose of getting educated, prepare forindustry, and have a self determination about their educational path vs. thosestudents who are less motivated, less enthusiastic and need more help and paymore attention so they can gain the knowledge in the class and be successful.Using this teaching style opens up a productive classroom conversation. Byopening up the group discussion and question/answer
Elena Poltavtchenko, Program Manager Robert Askew, Program Manager Cari-Sue Wilmot, Writing Consultant Writing in the Discipline Program University of Houston Writing Center AbstractThis paper describes the recent initiatives in technical communications developed by andin the Cullen College of Engineering at the University of Houston, including the creationof a new technical communications course, “interventions” in seven existing courses, thedevelopment of a special section of freshman English composition, and the reconstructionof a graduate seminar. The College also created a new position and hired a
Session F2C4 CS Recruiting Program for Undergraduates Jessica M. Dick, John D. Fernandez Computing and Mathematical Sciences Department Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi AbstractComputer science is one of the nationally recognized critical fields that has made theleast improvement in producing women and minority graduates over the last decade.Nationwide, in 2001, only 27.6 percent of all awarded bachelor degrees went to women,and even fewer went to the separate minority groups. As society’s need for technologygrows, so does the
Session F2C4 CS Recruiting Program for Undergraduates Jessica M. Dick, John D. Fernandez Computing and Mathematical Sciences Department Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi AbstractComputer science is one of the nationally recognized critical fields that has made theleast improvement in producing women and minority graduates over the last decade.Nationwide, in 2001, only 27.6 percent of all awarded bachelor degrees went to women,and even fewer went to the separate minority groups. As society’s need for technologygrows, so does the
Session T2A1Visualizing Abstract Calculus Concepts by Performing Virtual Electronic Laboratory Experiments Jose Amieva, Apolinar Zapata Engineering Technology Department University of Texas at Brownsville AbstractTeaching calculus has been a big challenge for the Educational Community. Manyschools and instructors fail to recognize that students have different learning styles.There is a noticeable resistance to change the traditional methods of teaching calculus bynew methods that incorporate techniques that makes learning
, and historically have been, significantly underrepresented in Engineering and Technology programs at universities across the country.This has been documented to be associated with a low self confidence in theirmathematics and science abilities1. The authors recently worked with students from anurban school system, selected because they showed potential in science and engineering.The students, over 50% female, and nearly 90% minority, showed an increase in selfconfidence based on behavioral observation and increased intrinsic motivation, as well asa documented improvement in ability, after exposure to a teaching strategy that theauthors call “Mathematics with Real World Correlation.” The approach involvedintroducing students in the 8th and 9th
programs.Unfortunately, PVT experiments are not suited to the laboratory environment for undergraduatestudents because of the safety risks associated with the elevated pressure and temperatureconditions and the explosive substances being studied. In addition, the extensive equipmentrequirements and associated maintenance costs can also be prohibitive.To address the need for students to understand PVT measurements, several professors (mostrecently Dr. Steven Bryant) at the University of Texas at Austin had used a PVT simulationprogram developed in the mid-1980s in the laboratory section of a fluid behavior course. Whilethe old simulation was powerful and conceptually attractive, the user interface was dated.Students had difficulty using the application and had
, informationtechnology, communications, design technology (engineering), the social sciences, and thetechnological systems. Through an integrated instructional design process the STEM CareerExpressway equips students with the science, technology, engineering, and mathematicsknowledge and skills required to prepare for high skill, high wage, and high demand majors andcareers. IntroductionTechnology Education, as the academic subject area responsible for developing the technologicalliteracy of Texas’ children, has a unique mission that goes beyond the preparation of students toenter the workforce. Success in the 21st century will depend on our students’ abilities to use,manage, design, and evaluate technology that fosters
are essentially featureless in bulk.Therefore it is reasonable to postulate that their behavior is influenced by factors that lie inbetween those affecting atomic and quantum phenomena and those affecting bulk phenomena[1]. Products from nanomaterials may be produced from metals, polymers, ceramics andcomposites made from some combination of the first three. It is again reasonable to postulate thatthe background mechanical engineering students already have in the design and manufacture ofbulk engineered products made of metals, polymers, ceramics and composites would be helpfulin generating interest in studying methods for producing nanostructured products.This paper is intended to serve as a preamble for the development of a course on
analog to digitalinformation is presented as contributory to a nearly wholesale change in the attitude ofpopular culture on this issue. The technical interrelationship of patents and copyrights isdiscussed with emphasis on specific activities in engineering and technology that mightbe used as curricular outcomes and techniques for identifying and resolving ethicalproblems are explored. IntroductionNever before has a generation of potential engineers and technologists adopted an almostuniversal view contrary to that expected of them as professionals. Such is the case withintellectual property—how and why it is created, the vital role it plays in industry, andthe legal ramifications of its protection. Because
Session T2D1 Manufacturing Education in the Global Manufacturing Scenario Wayne N.P. Hung and V. Jorge Leon Department of Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843 AbstractThis paper presents the current approach in manufacturing education at Texas A&M University(TAMU) in response to the alarming trend of manufacturing outsourcing in the USA. Therevised curriculum reflects the need from industries where engineers with hard-skills areessential for technology innovation and soft
Science, ConstructionEngineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology,Engineering Physics, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, MechanicalEngineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Petroleum Engineering, and SoftwareEngineering (offered by eight departments) are brushing up their assessments andoutcomes over the last four years since the first “2000 visit” and looking at nearly tenyears of information since the college started this process. A summary of the lessonslearned about the assessment and outcome process is presented. Each department’schanges in the respective degree plans will be discussed and the methodology of thosechanges. During this process, tools have been developed for the
with their individual quality assurance systemsrequirements. The existence of multiple quality systems for such suppliers may causelesser flexibility, more costs and delays in shipments, greater lead times, etc., all of whichare sources for reduced efficiency of the quality system standards.Similar to the concepts outlined in the ISO 9000 family of Quality Assurance Systems,the automotive manufacturers worldwide through an international task force haveformulated a unified quality management specification ISO/TS 16949: 2002, for theirsuppliers, based on the guidelines of ISO 9001 systems. Before developing this unifiedspecification, each of the manufacturers had their individual quality managementspecification for the suppliers to comply with
University. This projectwill generate a synergy between research and education that will stimulate learning andassure that research findings and methods are quickly and effectively communicated to alarger audience. Creating the synergy between research and education will respond toindustry needs, contribute to the development of the Mechanical Engineering Programthat started at Central Michigan University in Fall 2004, and provide engineers to themid-Michigan area and thereby contributing to the growth of the economy of Michigan. Introduction As composite structures and machines are pushed to higher levels of precision andperformance, and as the control of noise and vibration becomes more of a societalconcern
. Finally, the experimental results were comparedto results from the Seider-Tate equation.Similarly, turbulent flow heat transfer coefficients were measured for the flow of airthrough an 18 in x ¼ in i.d. copper tube as the air was heated by immersing the tube intoan agitated water bath at about 140°F. As in the laminar flow experiments, thetemperature of the exiting air was recorded as a function of flow rate and was used todetemine the duty and the experimental heat transfer coefficient. Finally, theexperimental results were compared to results from the Dittus-Boelter equation. Proceedings of the 2005 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi